Aakash Chopra emphasises the importance of a top-two finish for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to secure their first IPL title, as history favours teams finishing in the top two. While RCB eye a crucial win against Chennai Super Kings to solidify their playoff chances, Chopra urges captain Rajat Patidar to regain batting consistency for a successful campaign.
Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in their IPL 2025 match, propelled by Shubman Gill’s explosive 76 and Jos Buttler’s rapid 64, setting a target of 224/6. Despite Abhishek Sharma’s valiant 74, SRH were restricted to 186/6 by disciplined bowling from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj. This victory elevates GT to second place in the standings.
Ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Chennai Super Kings, ex-RCB skipper went down memory lane to recall the moment and scenes when he and his teammates were picked up by franchises for Rs 20 lakh during the early years of the IPL.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2025 playoff hopes dwindled after a 38-run defeat to Gujarat Titans, marking their seventh loss in ten matches. Currently ninth with six points, their qualification chances are slim. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have already been eliminated from contention.
India struggles in singles tennis despite doubles success. Recent ATP Challenger tournaments highlighted the lack of Indian singles presence. Sumit Nagal is the only Indian in the top rankings. Experts point to coaching system and lack of support as key issues. Talented juniors are training abroad. There is a need to fix the system to nurture singles players.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, after a shaky home start, aim for a playoff berth against a struggling Chennai Super Kings. RCB’s unprecedented six consecutive away wins contrast sharply with CSK’s elimination. The match is highly anticipated, fueled by the potential last face-off between MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, adding immense excitement to the contest at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Shubman Gill’s controversial run-out dismissal sparked a heated exchange with umpires during Gujarat Titans’ 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gill, visibly frustrated with the DRS decision, voiced his emotions after being given out. Despite the drama, GT’s dominant batting performance, highlighted by minimal dot balls, propelled them to a crucial win, strengthening their playoff aspirations.
Jack Draper defeated Lorenzo Musetti, setting up a Madrid Open final clash with Casper Ruud, who overcame a rib issue to beat Francisco Cerundolo. Ruud seeks his first Masters 1000 title after two previous final losses. Draper acknowledged Ruud’s experience and the challenge ahead.
While home advantage is significant in many sports, its impact in the IPL is debatable. Factors like familiarity and crowd support are often nullified by diverse team compositions. Despite strong home records of teams like CSK and MI, recent seasons show a decline in home wins, sparking debate about pitch conditions and the extent of home advantage in the league.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s crucial IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings faces a rain threat, potentially impacting RCB’s top-two aspirations. Bengaluru has experienced incessant rain, with a 70% chance of continued showers on match day. CSK’s training was disrupted on Friday, while RCB’s session was cut short due to heavy downpour.