After a string of home defeats, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally emerged victorious at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Rajasthan Royals, thanks to their captain Virat Kohli and a strong bowling unit. Kohli's unbeaten 70 runs and intense celebrations on the field reflected the high-stakes nature of the match, which saw both teams giving it their all. With this win, RCB moves up to the third spot on the league table with six wins in nine games.
Indian cricket superstar and Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli proved his fitness and endurance in the scorching heat of Mullanpur as he and teammate Devdutt Padikkal ran four runs in a single over. Despite their efforts, RCB successfully restricted the Punjab Kings to 157 runs, thanks to a strong bowling performance by Krunal Pandya. With this win, RCB secured their spot as one of the top contenders in the IPL 2025 season.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) turns 18, fans reflect on the league's evolution and its impact on cricket. To celebrate its birthday, let's take a look at the top scorers and wicket-takers in IPL history. Virat Kohli leads the list with 8,252 runs, followed by Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Suresh Raina. In the bowling department, Yuzvendra Chahal, Piyush Chawla, Sunil Narine, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Ravichandran Ashwin top the charts with their impressive wicket-taking abilities. These players have not only proven their worth on the field, but have also contributed to making the IPL a global phenomenon.
In a high-scoring match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their first win at the Wankhede Stadium since 2015 against Mumbai Indians. After scoring a massive 221/5, RCB restricted MI to 209/9 with Krunal Pandya taking 4 wickets in the final over. Despite brilliant half-centuries by Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma's efforts in the dying overs fell short in the end.
Batting superstar Virat Kohli recently expressed his criticism towards the BCCI's decision to limit family time on international tours. This move has caused controversy, with players feeling that it affects their focus and personal well-being. Yuvraj Singh's wife, Hazel Keech, has spoken out in support of the updated policy, stating that it benefits both players and their families. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the rule will remain in place for the time being, citing its importance to the country and the board.
After leading the Indian cricket team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli has announced his next big goal - winning the ODI World Cup in 2027. Amid speculation about his potential retirement, Kohli made it clear that he is not looking to slow down anytime soon. Meanwhile, other Indian players, including Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, are set to retain their A+ grade contracts.
In a highly-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and CSK, Virat Kohli's light-hearted moment with his India teammate Jadeja caught the attention of social media. Despite the fun on the field, RCB dominated the match with a "game-changing" performance from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three crucial wickets. Despite a late surge from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short by 50 runs, giving RCB their second win of the season thanks to strong contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Kohli himself. With the win, RCB sits at the top of the points table in the 2025 IPL.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the central contracts for men's cricket in the near future, but questions remain over the eligibility of retired T20 stars for the top A+ grade. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are no longer active in T20 internationals, their status for the elite contract is under debate. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's vice-captaincy for the T20I series against England could potentially earn him a promotion from Grade B to A, while the exclusion of retired player Ravichandran Ashwin is also expected.
In an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB made history by defeating CSK at their home ground after 17 years. Rajat Patidar shined with a half-century and Tim David's explosive cameo took RCB close to the 200-run mark. However, it was the hug between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at the end of the match that stole the show and went viral on social media. CSK's performance was lackluster as they slumped to a big defeat, with the only positives being Dhoni's unbeaten 30 and his stumping of Phil Salt, along with Noor's three-wicket haul.
RCB put on a dominant performance against CSK, with a strong batting display and a disciplined bowling effort. Their stellar performance started right from the PowerPlay, with Phil Salt setting the pace with a quickfire 32. Despite a slow start from captain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar made CSK pay for their fielding errors in the middle overs, with a flurry of boundaries to boost RCB's run rate and set them up for a big finish. In the end, RCB emerged victorious with a 50-run victory over CSK.