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May 30, 2025 18:54 IST

‘No doubt in my mind he’s going to play big hand in final’: AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli

RCB went one step closer to their maiden title on Thursday when they defeated Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.

Hardik Pandya finisher
May 30, 2025 18:33 IST

Hardik’s India numbers better than at MI; but Rinku Singh, Naman Dhir, Shashank Singh & Dhruv Jurel all in contention to complete finishers’ cohortSubscriber Only

Hardik's average against seamers in the 17-20 overs has taken a dip in the IPL, while Shashank striking at 212 in the death overs adds an interesting option

Josh Hazlewood RCB IPL WTC
May 30, 2025 17:09 IST

‘I’ve got to be bowling’: RCB’s Josh Hazlewood says IPL stint will help him in WTC final vs South Africa

Hazlewood has been one of the brightest sparks in RCB's IPL campaign, having snapped up 21 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 15.80.

Hazlewood lauded the quietly brilliant RCB bowling pack and how efficiently they have operated. (BCCI)
May 30, 2025 15:43 IST

Why RCB bowling unit is the hidden heroes despite having only 1 bowler in Top 10 IPL 2025 wicket takers list

Josh Hazlewood reckons any of RCBs 5-6 bowlers can bowl at any stage - start, middle or end and Bhuvneshwar Kumar being a versatile, calm customer and Suyash stepping up, has been crucial

KL Rahul will join the India A squad in England next week. (AP)
May 30, 2025 12:42 IST

KL Rahul to play second warm-up match in EnglandSubscriber Only

KL Rahul will play for India A against England Lions; match is in Northampton from June 6.

IPL 2025 Eliminator: Jonny Bairstow will likely partner Rohit Sharma up top against the Gujarat Titans.
May 30, 2025 20:06 IST

What is Jonny Bairstow’s IPL record ahead of probable MI debut as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner in IPL 2025 Playoffs?

IPL 2025: Jonny Bairstow is aiming for his first IPL match since his last stint in the league with Punjab Kings during the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator match in New Chandigarh on Friday evening.

PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1: Shreyas Iyer was questioned for his poor reading of the situation by Tom Moody.
May 30, 2025 08:55 IST

‘Shreyas Iyer needs to put ego in pocket after misreading Josh Hazlewood in Qualifier 1’, says Tom Moody

PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1, IPL 2025: Attempted a rash waft across the line off his third delivery, Shreyas Iyer feathered an edge off Josh Hazlewood, leaving his side in a precarious situation at 30 for three before the entire line-up unravelled in quick time.

RCB
May 29, 2025 23:55 IST

IPL Qualifier I: Red-hot RCB fire their way into fourth finalSubscriber Only

RCB one win away from maiden IPL title as they brush aside Punjab Kings to enter final for fourth time

Hazlewood
May 29, 2025 23:14 IST

IPL Qualifier I: Keeping it simple, Hazlewood provides the Josh for RCBSubscriber Only

Returning to the playing XI after recovering from shoulder injury, Australian pacer decimates Punjab Kings to put Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL Final

IPL 2025 MI GT
May 31, 2025 00:42 IST

IPL 2025 Eliminator, GT vs MI Highlights Cricket Score: Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in Mullanpur

IPL 2025 Eliminator Highlights: Rohit Sharma, after getting dropped a couple of times, managed to score 81(50) balls to help Mumbai to get 228/5 in the first innings.

PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1: Virat Kohli holds a poor IPL Playoffs record across 15 appearances. (BCCI)
May 29, 2025 15:03 IST

What is Virat Kohli’s Playoffs batting record ahead of PBKS vs RCB IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match?

IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Virat Kohli holds a poor batting record in IPL Playoff matches ahead of the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Qualifier 1 match in Chandigarh on Thursday.

AB de Villiers slammed the excessive critics of RCB bowlers in the LSG match. (BCCI)
May 29, 2025 09:32 IST

‘Rishabh Pant isn’t going to score 118 on a tricky pitch’: AB de Villiers slams IPL commentators for ‘negative’ remarks on RCB in LSG match

AB de Villiers elaborated on how IPL commentators tend to formulate and stick to certain narratives and said he was fuming when he heard the excessive criticism of the RCB bowlers during the game.

IPL 2025 survey: Punjab's recent rise as a T20 powerhouse is also evident, along with Madhya Pradesh's rise.
May 29, 2025 10:33 IST

An IPL 2025 survey: Madhya Pradesh emerges as a new T20 factory; Priyansh Arya to Digvesh Rathi illustrate scouting from local leaguesSubscriber Only

In a survey of nearly 250 who feature across the 10 teams in IPL 2025 – 163 of those Indians – The Indian Express takes a look at the geographical distribution of the domestic sides the homegrown players play for.

RCB
May 30, 2025 00:25 IST

PBKS vs RCB highlights, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 8-wickets and qualify for the final

IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 highlights, PBKS vs RCB Live Score Online Today Match: Earlier, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar had won the toss and opted to bowl first. Josh Hazlewood and Syuash Sharma responded to the captain's call with three wickets each, and PBKS, as a result, were bundled out for 101 runs

PBKS vs RCB
May 29, 2025 16:04 IST

PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing 11, IPL Qualifier 1 Match Today: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru player lists, impact subs, full squad

IPL 2025, Qualifier 1, PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing 11 Today Match, Full Squad: Punjab Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday in the Indian Premier League 2025 at 7:30 PM IST in Chandigarh

RCB
May 28, 2025 18:52 IST

IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: In PBKS and RCB, the league’s underachievers look to take one step closer to promised landSubscriber Only

On Thursday, one of RCB and PBKS will have the chance to get within one match of their maiden IPL title, a dream for many years. By finishing among the top two after 14 gruelling matches, they have given themselves a cushion.

Rohit
May 28, 2025 17:15 IST

He seems to be a bit disinterested; the motivation, the fire in the belly, has satiated: Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan on Rohit Sharma

Rohit's performances in the IPL for Mumbai have been on a downward curve for quite a few seasons

L-R: Digvesh Rathi, Harsha Bhogle and Jitesh Sharma in action during IPL 2025. (Sportzpics for IPL)
May 28, 2025 17:27 IST

‘You play by laws, disappointed when spirit of game is invoked’: Harsha Bhogle on Digvesh Rathi-Jitesh Sharma run out incident

Digvesh Rathi's run out appeal against Jitesh Sharma was deemed not out after it was sent upstairs.

RCB's Jitesh Sharma in action against LSG. (Sportzpics for IPL)
May 28, 2025 12:04 IST

‘Any situation, you have to take the game deep, you have the calibre..’: What RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik told Jitesh Sharma

Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma played a 33-ball knock of 85 runs to guide RCB to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and to propel RCB to Qualifier 1.

L-R: LSG's Digvesh Rathi in bowling run-out and Jitesh Sharma discussion with umpires post the run-out appeal. (Sportzpics for IPL)
May 28, 2025 17:33 IST

EXPLAINED: Why was Jitesh Sharma not out even before Rishabh Pant withdrew Digvesh Rathi’s run-out appeal during LSG vs RCB?

Here's a detailed explanation of why Jitesh's run-out appeal by Rathi was deemed not out despite him being clearly out of the crease.

RCB beat LSG at Ekana on Tuesday. (Sportzpics for IPL)
May 28, 2025 09:07 IST

Most away wins in IPL: RCB become first team to win all away matches in a season after handing LSG a 6-wicket loss

IPL 2025: The 6-wicket win over LSG in Lucknow made RCB the first team in the last 18 season to win all of their away games in a season.

Jitesh Sharma IPL RCB vs LSG
May 28, 2025 00:42 IST

IPL 2025: Jitesh Sharma’s stunning onslaught puts Rishabh Pant’s ton in shade as RCB seal top-two spot with win over LSGSubscriber Only

RCB skipper for the day leads from the front to overhaul huge target, sealing top-two spots and giving his team two shots at making final.

Digvesh Rathi Jitesh Sharma
May 28, 2025 00:28 IST

IPL 2025: Digvesh Rathi Mankads RCB’s Jitesh Sharma but LSG skipper Rishabh Pant withdraws appeal

Jitesh conjured up a sensational unbeaten 85 to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru trump Rishabh Pant's exceptional 118 and seal the team's place in the IPL Qualifier 1.

Rishabh pant celebration
May 27, 2025 21:42 IST

WATCH: Rishabh Pant pulls off acrobatic celebration after scoring 100 vs RCB

Pant ultimately ended with an unbeaten 118 off 61, helping Lucknow post 227/3, setting a steep total for RCB.

Rishabh Pant Century
May 27, 2025 21:16 IST

LSG captain Rishabh Pant slams second IPL century in match vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Pant, who came in to bat at No.3 reached his century in 54 deliveries in an innings peppered with 10 fours and 6 sixes