RCB went one step closer to their maiden title on Thursday when they defeated Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.
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
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.
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 play for India A against England Lions; match is in Northampton from June 6.
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, 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 one win away from maiden IPL title as they brush aside Punjab Kings to enter final for fourth time
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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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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's performances in the IPL for Mumbai have been on a downward curve for quite a few seasons
Digvesh Rathi's run out appeal against Jitesh Sharma was deemed not out after it was sent upstairs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pant ultimately ended with an unbeaten 118 off 61, helping Lucknow post 227/3, setting a steep total for RCB.
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