Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant eight-wicket victory against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, reaching their first IPL final since 2016. Punjab’s batting collapse led to a paltry 101, which RCB chased down swiftly. However, the match was marred by controversy as Virat Kohli faced criticism for allegedly taunting debutant Musheer Khan, sparking a social media debate regarding sportsmanship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met young cricketing star Vaibhav Suryavanshi at Patna airport, acknowledging his outstanding performance in the 2025 IPL season. Modi praised the 14-year-old’s composure and explosive batting, particularly his record-breaking century for Rajasthan Royals. This meeting highlights Suryavanshi’s rapid rise and serves as a significant encouragement for his future career.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the Singapore Open semifinals, defeating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in straight games. Displaying strong defense, the Indian duo secured a 21-17, 21-15 victory in 39 minutes. This marks their third semifinal appearance this season, reigniting their pursuit for a maiden title after overcoming recent fitness challenges.
KL Rahul will travel to England ahead of the main Indian squad to acclimatise to the conditions before the five-Test series. He requested the BCCI to allow him to participate in the second India A game against England Lions. This decision was influenced by unfavourable weather in India, mirroring his preparation strategy before the Australia series.
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are set for a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator in Mullanpur, both facing challenges with key player absences and inconsistent form. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya aim to lead their teams to victory, navigating batting concerns and leveraging strong bowling lineups. The match will be influenced by Mullanpur’s pitch conditions and potential weather disruptions.
The IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Mullanpur faces rain concerns. While forecasts vary, the possibility of showers looms. A washout would see Gujarat advance to Qualifier 2 due to their higher league standing, eliminating Mumbai.
Anushka Sharma’s presence at RCB’s IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 victory grabbed attention, but the mystery companion beside her sparked online curiosity. The woman is Malvika Nayak, a close friend of Anushka and Business Development head at Innoz Technologies. Malvika’s husband, Nikhil Sosale, heads Marketing & Revenue for RCB, solidifying their connection to the team and the celebrity couple.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their place in the IPL 2025 final with a dominant victory over Punjab Kings, fueling fan frenzy for tickets. The final, set for June 3 in Ahmedabad, sees RCB aiming to break their title drought. Tickets went on sale May 26, with District by Zomato as the official platform.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, propelling them to their fourth IPL final. Virat Kohli’s emotional “one more to go!” message resonated as RCB chased down 102 in 10 overs. They are now one win away from their first IPL title, with Phil Salt’s unbeaten 56 leading the charge.
