Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated captain Rajat Patidar and mentor Dinesh Karthik’s birthdays with a lively cake smash ahead of the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings. A video captured the fun, including Jitesh Sharma’s humorous reluctance to smear cake on Virat Kohli.
Despite Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning 87, tensions flared after Punjab Kings’ IPL Qualifier 2 victory against Mumbai Indians. Iyer visibly berated teammate Shashank Singh for a crucial run-out during the tense chase of 204. The incident occurred post-victory, with Iyer expressing his anger through strong gestures. Despite the setback, Punjab Kings secured a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in finals of IPL 2025. PBKS ended their 11-year playoff drought, showcasing a strong performance throughout the season with key wins against teams like Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy and Prabhsimran Singh’s explosive batting were instrumental in their journey to the playoffs.
Shreyas Iyer’s explosive innings of 87 propelled Punjab Kings to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mumbai Indians’ exit guarantees a first-time champion this season, with captain Hardik Pandya acknowledging Iyer’s brilliance and MI’s bowling shortcomings under pressure.
Get ready for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. India and Sri Lanka will host the tournament from September 30 to November 2. Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam, and Colombo are the venues. India will play the opening match in Bengaluru. The final match is scheduled for November 2. Eight teams will participate, including defending champions Australia.
Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 87* propelled Punjab Kings past Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chasing 204, Punjab Kings were powered by Iyer and Wadhera’s crucial partnership. Iyer, who previously led KKR to victory, sealed the win with eight sixes, calling it his ‘top most knock’ in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar addressed the media ahead of the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings, expressing determination to win. The availability of Tim David remains uncertain, pending a medical assessment.
Before their anticipated IPL 2025 Final showdown, Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar clashed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final. Iyer’s Mumbai secured a five-wicket victory over Patidar’s Madhya Pradesh. Patidar’s explosive 61* couldn’t prevent Mumbai’s chase, powered by Suryakumar Yadav and Suryansh Shedge.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached their fourth IPL final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, ending a long wait since 2016. RCB bowled out PBKS for a mere 101 runs and chased the target swiftly, setting up a final clash against Punjab Kings. Bengaluru aims to break their trophy drought and rewrite their legacy in the upcoming final.
