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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anushka Cheers As Virat Shows ‘One More Win' Gesture After RCB Reaches IPL 2025 Final
Last Updated: The internet can't stop talking about Anushka's celebratory reaction from the stands. Dressed in a crisp white shirt, she stood up, clapping and beaming with pride. Anushka Sharma couldn't hold back her joy as Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their place in the IPL 2025 final. In a high-stakes Qualifier 1, RCB decimated Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings by restricting them to just 101 runs and comfortably chasing the target. The internet can't stop talking about Anushka's celebratory reaction from the stands. Dressed in a crisp white shirt, she stood up, clapping and beaming with pride, as Kohli's team clinched the win. In one frame that's now all over social media, Anushka is seen laughing and hugging a friend beside her in delight. In another moment that melted hearts, Virat Kohli looked up at the stands and pointed one finger to Anushka. The gesture, fans believe, was his way of saying 'just one more win to go" before they can lift the long-elusive IPL trophy. Virat Kohli saying to Anushka Sharma that we are one more win away from IPL Trophy 🏆 — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) May 29, 2025 The happiness of Anushka Sharma when RCB Qualify for Final. ❤️ — Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 29, 2025 The image of Kohli with his arm raised, intense focus in his eyes, and Anushka watching from the stands with visible pride, quickly went viral. 'The happiness of Anushka Sharma when RCB qualify for the final," wrote a user on X (formerly Twitter). Another fan added, 'Virat Kohli saying to Anushka Sharma that we are one more win away from the IPL trophy." Kohli's passion on the field and Anushka's unwavering support off it has always been a highlight for fans, and Thursday night was no different. While Anushka has been away from the public eye for some time—especially after the birth of their second child—this rare appearance reignited fan excitement. On the work front, she's gearing up for her return with Chakda Xpress, a biopic on cricket legend Jhulan Goswami. Produced by Anushka herself, the film has already wrapped up shooting, but its release date remains under wraps. First Published:
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Punjab ke zakhmon par namak'! Philip Salt smashes 50; fans congratulate RCB for IPL 2025 finals
Punjab Kings (PBKS) were bowled out for just 101 — a total that felt far too low, especially for Qualifier 1 — against an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Still, some fans held on to the memory of PBKS defending 111 runs at the same venue against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), winning that game by 16 runs. However, things were different this time. KKR had released Philip Salt ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, and he has since become a game-changer for RCB. Continuing his blazing form, Salt smashed 50 off just 23 balls in Qualifier 1, including 5 fours and 3 sixes, helping RCB win by 8 wickets in 10 overs (with 60 balls remaining). Phil Salt doing what he does best 💥He delivers a big knock in a crucial clash with a 23-ball 5⃣0⃣* 💪Updates ▶ | #PBKSvRCB | #Qualifier1 | #TheLastMile | @RCBTweets With this RCB go straight into the final of the IPL 2025 while PBKS now wait for the winner of Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) to get another shot to reach the final. The Bengaluru franchise have reached the IPL final for the fourth time, having previously made it in 2009, 2011, and 2016. History also leans in their favour — since the current playoff format began in 2011, the Qualifier 1 winner has gone on to win the title in 11 of 14 seasons, including a dominant streak from 2018 to 2024 Say Hello to the first 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 of #TATAIPL 2025 ❤#RCB fans, how elated are you? 🤩Updates ▶ | #Qualifier1 | #TheLastMile | @RCBTweets RCB into the IPL 2025 final; fans congratulate them Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to congratulate RCB for making it to the final of IPL 2025 while also speaking about PBKS' batting unit. One said, "Philip Salt proved to be a profitable investment for RCB. This is one hell of a knock." Philip Salt proved to be a profitable investment for RCB. This is one hell of a knock. #RCBvsPBKS Another said, "Yeah he fractured the chase well done Philip Dean grateful to have you with us." Yeah he fractured the chase well done Philip Dean SaltSo grateful to have you with us 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 One wrote, "Philip ne punjab ke jhakmo pr salt chidak di." (Translation: Philip rubbed salt into Punjab's wounds.) Philip ne punjab ke jhakmo pr salt chidak di 😭 Another wrote, "Finally after long wait RCB into the finals. One step away from trophy." Finally after long wait Rcb into the finals 🥹❤️🥳.One step away from 🏆#RCBvsPBKS One added, "Nobody Deserves IPL Trophy More Than Virat Kohli, Let This Be The Year God." RCB INTO THE FINALS OF IPL 2025 🥶Nobody Deserves IPL Trophy More Than Virat Kohli, Let This Be The Year God 🏆#RCBvsPBKS PBKS vs RCB: Teams Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle JamiesonImpact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Xavier Bartlet. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash SharmaImpact Subs: Mayank Agarawal, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
‘Ab Toh Aajao…': Vijay Mallya's Post On RCB's Win Against LSG Opens Floodgate Of Memes
Curated By : Last Updated: May 28, 2025, 16:35 IST Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. (AP file photo) Fugitive businessman and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) owner Vijay Mallya found himself at the receiving end of netizens' jibes after he hailed the team's win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Tuesday's IPL match. As the former owner of RCB, he congratulated the team for 'pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG", but the majority of internet users mocked him and called for his return to India. 'Congratulations to RCB for pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG tonight and setting an IPL record of away wins. Hopefully, strong momentum and return of key players will enable RCB to play bold en route to the IPL Trophy," Mallya said in a post on X on late night post on Wednesday. Congratulations to RCB for pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG tonight and setting a IPL record of away wins. Hopefully, strong momentum and return of key players will enable RCB to play bold en route to the IPL Trophy.— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) May 27, 2025 Netizens Troll Mallya Mallya's post saw hilarious responses from netizens, who urged him to comeback to India. The comment section was flooded with responses like ' malya ab toh aajao rcb jeetegi isbaar," 'Himmat hai to Finale dekhne aa jao India me:," 'Sir Trophy Uthane Hee Aa Jao India " and more. Mallya, currently residing in London, is the subject of India's extradition efforts over alleged loan defaults. He has cases against him by the ED and Central Bureau of Investigation. RCB Storms Into Qualifier 1 In what turned out to be an absolute thriller, it was RCB's hitman Jitesh Sharma who led the way for a wild chase with his unbeaten 85-run outing to lead RCB to a 6-wicket win and secure the 2nd place finish. Swipe Left For Next Video View all Jitesh's 85* off just 33 balls anchored the visitors to their best-ever run chase, and the third-highest run chase in IPL history. With their win, RCB now secure the top two finish in the table and will be playing in the Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. Watch CNN-News18 here. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! News viral 'Ab Toh Aajao…': Vijay Mallya's Post On RCB's Win Against LSG Opens Floodgate Of Memes
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Final dekhne aao India': Vijay Mallya trolled after tweet on RCB's win against LSG
Vijay Mallya found himself at the receiving end of social media jibes after he congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). While his post praised RCB, many took the opportunity to troll him, asking him to return to India to face legal proceedings. 'Congratulations to RCB for pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG tonight and setting a IPL record of away wins,' Mallya wrote in a X post. 'Hopefully, strong momentum and return of key players will enable RCB to play bold en route to the IPL Trophy,' he added. Social media had a field day and didn't hold back while dropping remarks on Mallya's post. An individual posted, ''Final dekhne aao India (come to India to watch the final match).' Another added, 'Please come to watch the playoffs in India!!' A third commented, 'Comeback to India Man.' A fourth wrote, 'When are you coming?'
Mint
4 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
‘A new name is coming': Sunil Gavaskar makes big IPL prediction after PBKS reach top of the table
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was all praises for the Punjab Kings after the franchise made their way to the number 1 spot on the IPL Points table and secured a spot in the Qualifier 1 of the IPL Notably, Shreyas Iyer led PBKS had defeated the Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets on Monday which took them to 19 points on the IPL Points Table. After the match, Gavaskar said that PBKS picked wisely at the auction and put their belief in a lot of young players. The former India batter also predicted that a new name will be written on the IPL Trophy this year, meaning that a franchise that hasn't won the title before could win this year. 'Nobody took Punjab Kings seriously. They have also picked wisely at the auction, where they got lot of young, uncapped Indian players. They have seen them. They have seen what they have done, where they have done. There are so many of these state leagues which are happening but you cant always go by what's happening in the state leagues. The bowling attacks may not always be good.' Gavaskar was quoted by NDTV Sports as saying. "Even then if somebody like a Priyansh Arya hits seven sixes you know that this guy has talent. Picking the international players too. They have done it really well. Full marks to them. Really happy for them. I told you before the start of the match that a new name will be written on the trophy, well." the former cricketer added. Punjab Kings have played all their league stages matches now and will now next play in the Qualifier 1 on 29 May. A win in that clash will PBKS go through the final of the tournament and could mark the second successive final for Shreyas Iyer. Notably, Iyer has already made history by being the only captain in IPL cricket to lead three different franchises to IPL Playoffs. The young batter had earlier taken Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL Final and Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL Trophy last year after a gap of 10 years
