Virat Kohli, a month after retiring from Test cricket, reiterated his deep respect for the format, urging youngsters to embrace its challenges for global recognition. He highlighted Test cricket’s profound impact on his personal and professional development.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their first Indian Premier League title. Virat Kohli led the team to victory against Punjab Kings. The final match was tense. Kohli expressed his emotions after the win. He dedicated the victory to the fans and AB de Villiers. Kohli emphasized his loyalty to the Bangalore franchise. He said the win was special.
At long last, after 18 years of waiting, it’s celebration time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). A match-winning spell from Krunal Pandya, combined with a disciplined pace attack by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal, sealed RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first-ever IPL title in 2025, sparking emotional scenes as Kohli, after 18 seasons of dedication, finally realized his dream. Overwhelmed, he dedicated the win to the fans and acknowledged AB de Villiers’ immense contribution to the franchise, emphasizing that the victory was a shared triumph.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a historic final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajat Patidar’s team held their nerve, with Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivering under pressure. RCB had earlier dominated PBKS in Qualifier 1, while PBKS eliminated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
In the IPL 2025 final, Virat Kohli’s RCB posted 190/9, struggling to build scoreboard pressure despite a brisk powerplay start. Kohli’s conservative 43 off 35 balls and key wickets at crucial moments hampered their progress. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer walked after edging one behind, acknowledging the faint edge, while Jamieson’s three wickets and Arshdeep’s final over brilliance restricted RCB.
In a thrilling IPL 2025 Final, Phil Salt’s spectacular boundary-line catch dismissed Priyansh Arya, providing Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a crucial breakthrough. Defending 190/9, RCB needed a spark, and Salt’s athleticism and presence of mind delivered just that.
Ravi Shastri, the veteran commentator, made a comical blunder during the IPL 2025 final toss presentation between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. Shastri incorrectly announced that Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer had chosen to bat after he had actually elected to bowl. The incident quickly sparked a meme fest on social media, with fans reacting to Shastri’s mix-up.
A record-breaking crowd witnessed the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium. Punjab Kings chose to bowl first, restricting RCB to 190/9 despite Virat Kohli’s anchoring innings. With a slightly under-par score, RCB faces a challenging second innings in front of a massive audience.
Virat Kohli scored a 35-ball 43 in the IPL final against Punjab Kings. Kohli looked to bat through, as he usually does in big games, but failed to do so and never looked to accelerate on an Ahmedabad pitch, where anything below 200 is a below-par total. After being put into bat first, RCB scored 190 for 9.