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Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final: How many wins do Punjab Kings have over Royal Challengers Bengaluru? Head to head record
After more than 10 weeks of electrifying action, thrilling finishes, and standout performances, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is set for the grand finale of the Indian Premier League. The final showdown will see two of the season's most formidable teams face off for the coveted trophy as Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Punjab Kings, later tonight at 7:30 pm. It will be a historic night as the IPL will crown a new champion, with both teams vying for their maiden title in the cash-rich T20 league. Ahead of today's history defining RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final clash, let us take a look at some key stats. Last result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by eight wickets (May 29, 2025) The two sides met each other at this venue only once in the history of the league in IPL 2021. PBKS won by 34 runs on that occasion (April 30, 2021) Virat Kohli (RCB) - Innings: 35, Runs: 1,116, Average: 36.00, Strike Rate: 133.01, Highest Score: 113 Chris Gayle (PBKS/RCB) - Innings: 17, Runs: 873, Average: 54.56, Strike Rate: 169.18, Highest Score: 117 AB de Villiers (RCB) - Innings: 21, Runs: 718, Average: 47.86, Strike Rate: 159.91, Highest Score: 89* Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB/PBKS) - Innings: 18, Wickets: 28, Economy Rate: 7.74, Average: 16.92, Best Figures: 4/25 Harshal Patel (RCB/PBKS) - Innings: 11, Wickets: 16, Economy Rate: 9.91, Strike Rate: 23.75, Best Figures: 4/34 Sandeep Sharma (PBKS) - Innings: 10, Wickets: 16, Economy Rate: 8.33, Strike Rate: 18.75, Best Figures: 3/15 Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Karun Nair to Josh Inglis: Batters who smashed Jasprit Bumrah like a club bowler
Attack on Bumrah in Qualifier-2 Jos English thrashed Jasprit Bumrah fiercely in Qualifier-2 played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. He took Bumrah's first over on radar and hit 20 runs. English hit 2 fours and two sixes in Bumrah's over. In such a situation, today we are telling you about those five batsmen who have scored the most runs in one over of Bumrah. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Pat Cummins holds the record for scoring the most runs in an over against Bumrah in IPL. In the year 2020, Cummins scored 26 runs in one over of Bumrah. He hit four sixes in Bumrah's over. The second batsman to score the most runs in an over of IPL against Bumrah is Dwayne Bravo. He scored 20 runs in one over of Bumrah in 2018. Jos Inglis has registered his name at number three in the list. In the last match, he scored 20 runs in one over of Bumrah with the help of 2 sixes and two fours. Karun Nair's name is at number four. While playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, Karun took Bumrah on the radar and scored 18 runs in a single over. At number five is Faf du Plessis, who scored 17 runs against Bumrah while playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2021.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Rajat Patidar vows to achieve IPL glory for Virat Kohli, determined to win final: ‘He has done so well over the years'
Virat Kohli continues to remain the most important player in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room despite leaving the captaincy after IPL 2021. He still holds the same respect from his teammates for his contribution to the franchise and the Indian team. The RCB players have often talked highly of the batting maestro for what he did for the franchise and remained loyal to them for 18 long years. Now, with RCB securing a spot in the IPL final after a nine-year wait, captain Rajat Patidar has made it evident that the team is determined to win their maiden title for Virat Kohli, the franchise's longest-serving player, who has endured the highs and lows alongside them since the very beginning. 'We will try and win this for him,' Patidar said ahead of the IPL final against PBKS. 'He has done so well for India and RCB over the years.' RCB have played three IPL finals in the past, but they have still eluded the prestigious title, and Patidar is focused on ending the drought in the team's fourth final. The middle-order batter has shown impressive leadership, effectively utilising his resources during high-pressure moments. There is a burden of expectations on Patidar to end RCB's title drought, but he has stated that his focus is to stay in the present and handle what is in his control. 'Expectations come naturally, especially when you're leading a team like RCB in a final, but I always focus on what's in my control and try to stay in the present,' he said. 'This captaincy journey has been a great learning experience for me," he added. The Kohli factor has undeniably played a big role in RCB attracting massive crowd support, even in away fixtures, with Patidar noting that such backing makes them feel like they're playing on home turf. 'Wherever we go, we feel that the crowd is a home ground for us and (given ) the way they are showing support and love from the (last many) years,' he said. The two teams have already faced each other thrice this season. Punjab Kings emerged victorious in the first encounter, but RCB stamped their authority in the last two, including a massive confidence-boosting win in Qualifier 1. However, the final is going to be a different ball game altogether, with the pressure of both teams' expectations for winning their maiden titles.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
RCB sign Tim Seifert, currently playing in Pakistan, as Jacob Bethell's replacement
Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced that they have signed Tim Seifert as a replacement for Jacob Bethell, who is set to leave for England to join the national team. Seifert is currently playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the Karachi Kings. The Kings are set to play the PSL Eliminator against Lahore Qalandars on Thursday. If the Karachi Kings make it to the PSL final, which is to be played on May 25 in Lahore, Seifert could only likely to be available for the RCB by May 26 when they are in Lucknow to take on Lucknow Super Giants in their final group stage clash. Seifert — who has had short stints with the Delhi Capitals for two matches in IPL 2022 and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021 — has scored 226 runs in nine innings as an opener for the Karachi Kings. He has a strike rate of 145.80 with a best score of 47 this season in PSL. New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Seifert has played 66 T20Is and has 1540 runs against his name from the same. He will join RCB for Rs 2 crore. RCB are currently in the second spot in the IPL 2025 standings with two more games left. They have already qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, but are hoping to stay in the top 2 spots, since that guarantees an easier path into the IPL final. 'Bethell is set to leave from Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for England on May 24 — following RCB's league-stage game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 — to join the England team,' RCB said in a statement on Thursday. The franchise added that Tim Seifert's replacement will be effective from May 24. Bethell played in two matches for RCB in his maiden IPL season. He was brought in as a replacement for an unwell Phil Salt in the line-up. Bethell struck a 33-ball 55 in his previous innings against Chennai Super Kings on May 3. As they chase their maiden IPL title, RCB are currently sweating over the availability of Josh Hazlewood, who is back in Australia trying to shake off a shoulder niggle that he picked up ahead of RCB's fixture against CSK. Recently, RCB named Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani as a short-term replacement for their other pace spearhead from overseas, South Africa's Lungi Ngidi, who will miss the IPL playoffs as he prepares for the WTC final.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: RCB rope in Tim Seifert as Jacob Bethell's replacement
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 26: Tim Seifert of New Zealand bats during game five of the Men's T20 series between New Zealand and Pakistan at Sky Stadium, on March 26, 2025, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday has signed Tim Seifert as Jacob Bethell 's replacement, who is set to leave for England national duties. "New Zealand's explosive wicketkeeper batter, Tim Seifert, has been named as RCB's temporary replacement for Jacob Bethell, who returns to England for national duties after our SRH match," RCB said in a statement. 🔊 𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑶𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑬𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 🔊 New Zealand's explosive wicketkeeper batter, Tim Seifert, has been named as RCB's temporary replacement for Jacob Bethell, who returns to England for national duties after our SRH match. 🙌 Welcome to #ನಮ್ಮRCB , Bam Bam! 🤩… — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 22, 2025 Tim Seifert has played 66 T20Is and has 1540 runs against his name from the same. He will join RCB for Rs 2 Crore. The 30-year-old has earlier played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2021 and 2022, respectively. Jos Buttler Exclusive Interview: I owe Jayawardene for letting me open in T20 The 21-year-old Bethell had featured in two matches for RCB, scoring 67 with 55 being his highest score against the Chennai Super Kings. Bethell will be available for RCB's final league-stage match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 before his departure. The replacement will be effective from May 24. Who's that IPL player? Their final league game will be against Lucknow Super Giants on May 27. Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are the other teams to have made the play-offs. Jos Buttler, who is representing Gujarat Titans, too would be skipping the play-offs as they clash with England's home series against the West Indies. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
