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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
18 long years! Royal Challengers Bengaluru lift maiden IPL title, beat Punjab Kings in title clash
Image credit: BCCI/IPL NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally broke their title jinx in style, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to lift their maiden Indian Premier League trophy. Despite huffing and puffing to 190 for 9 in their 20 overs, RCB's bowlers rose to the occasion, putting on a disciplined and determined display to restrict Punjab Kings to 184/7 in 20 overs and seal a historic win. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Virat Kohli top-scored for RCB with a gritty 43 off 35 balls, while captain Rajat Patidar looked promising before falling for 26 off 16. Punjab's standout with the ball was Kyle Jamieson, who picked up 3 for 48, while Yuzvendra Chahal bowled economically, finishing with 1 for 37 in his four-over spell. Earlier, RCB's innings never really found momentum, as batters struggled to convert starts into substantial scores. Kohli once again took on the role of anchor, but his knock lacked fluency. He struck just three boundaries — two of them coming after the ninth over — and batted at a strike rate of 122.85. After a promising powerplay that yielded 55/1, RCB slowed down significantly, managing only 42 runs between overs 6 and 11. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Trading con IA en Chile ayuda a usuarios a obtener ganancias potenciales! Mainhubfb Más información Undo Phil Salt began with a flourish, smashing a six and a four in the opening over, but his early dismissal for 16, caught by Shreyas Iyer off Jamieson, hampered RCB's momentum. Mayank Agarwal (24), Patidar (26), and Liam Livingstone (25) all got starts but failed to push on. Jamieson made a big impact with his clever variations and crucial breakthroughs, including the wickets of Salt, Patidar, and Livingstone. Jitesh Sharma's late cameo (24 off 10 balls) and a brief flourish from Romario Shepherd (17 off 9) helped RCB post a competitive total. Jamieson's figures were dented in the 17th over, where Jitesh and Livingstone took him apart for 23 runs. However, he had the last laugh, trapping Livingstone lbw with a full toss to finish with three wickets. India pacer Arshdeep Singh, expensive in his first three overs, came back superbly in the final over to claim three wickets—Krunal Pandya (4), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1), and Shepherd—ensuring RCB didn't breach the 200-run mark. But in the end, 190 proved enough, as RCB's bowlers delivered a spirited performance to finally bring home the elusive IPL trophy after 18 long years of heartbreaks and near-misses.
Business Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
Livingstone Health back in the black, logs H2 profit of S$0.4 million from streamlining efforts, higher revenue
[SINGAPORE] Livingstone Health Holdings Limited booked a net profit of S$0.4 million for the second half-year ended Mar 31, a reversal of the net loss of S$2.9 million in the year-ago period. The turnaround came mainly from its ongoing streamlining efforts, the Singapore-based medical group said in a regulatory filing on Thursday (May 29). The mainboard-listed company operates 20 clinics in Singapore; it has 22 medical specialists and practitioners, a health-screening centre, two medical aesthetics clinics and a podiatry clinic. It also provides healthcare consultancy services within the region. Earnings per share likewise rose to 0.07 Singapore cents, from a loss per share of 0.66 cents in the year-ago period. H2 revenue rose 17.9 per cent to S$14.2 million, from S$12 million the year before. This was mainly attributable to higher revenue contribution from all business segments. The latest results bring Livingstone's full-year net profit to S$0.6 million, swinging back into the black from a full-year net loss of S$2.9 million the year before. Full-year revenue grew 9 per cent to S$27.6 million. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up Commenting on the results, the group's executive director and chief executive officer, Wilson Tay, said the retention of its medical professionals helped sustain its revenue. To improve efficiency, Livingstone streamlined its operations and optimised cost structures. This included reducing its spending on employee benefits by S$0.2 million to S$15 million, and other operating expenses by S$0.1 million to S$4.9 million. The company also stepped up on its efforts to collect on accounts receivable, resulting in a net bad-debt recovery of S$43,000 in FY2025, also a turnaround from the net impairment loss of S$0.6 million in FY2024. Livingstone recorded other operating income of S$0.8 million, mainly from government grants, rental income and interest income. It also registered a net other gain of around S$58,000 from the consolidation of its joint venture, Atlas Podiatry. Dr Tay noted that the group completed its acquisition of the remaining 49 per cent stake in Phoenix Medical Group (PMG) in August 2024. He added that an internal reorganisation of PMG's primary-care operations also built a dedicated team to improve clinic efficiency, including at its new outlets. He said these were 'accretive investments' that aligned with Livingstone's strategy of expanding its primary-healthcare segment through PMG's established networks. Livingstone plans to strengthen its operations by reaching more patients and enhancing cross-referral networks among its medical services. It is also exploring new revenue sources, including marketing and business-development initiatives to attract more international patients to its Specialist Healthcare segment. As at 11 am on Friday, shares of Livingstone Health were down S$0.002 or 8.7 per cent at S$0.021.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'RCB's worst buy ever:' Fans furious as Liam Livingstone departs for golden duck; call him 'maha fraud'
It was a must-win game, and fans were already skeptical about Liam Livingstone being included in the playing XI. With Tim David ruled out due to injury, Livingstone was brought in by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)—a move critics were quick to question. Unfortunately for RCB, Livingstone seemed to prove them right. He wasn't given a chance to bowl and came in to bat at No. 4, only to be dismissed for a golden duck. RCB had just lost captain Rajat Patidar for 14 off 7, and Livingstone followed him back to the pavilion just as quickly. Liam Livingstone's dismissal Livingstone, known for his early shuffle across the crease, stuck to his usual approach. This time, it cost him dearly—a full delivery angled into middle and leg slipped past his flick attempt, thudded into his pads, and crashed into the stumps. After a brief exchange with Kohli, he walked off without hesitation. It was plumb—no review needed. William O'Rourke, who claimed the wicket, couldn't hide his grin as he lined up for a potential hat-trick in his next over. Fans are furious Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their anger over how the all-rounder, who got a chance to prove himself, departed for a duck in such an important game. One said, "We don't need you Livingstone." We don't need you Livingstone Another said, "Livingstone is pathetic beyond that may be, and Rajat nothing to say to you. Salt bro have some patience when you play the eliminator to MI." Livingstone is pathetic beyond that may be, and Rajat nothing to say to you. Salt bro have some patience when you play the eliminator to MI. One wrote, "Livingstone se bada fraud player koi nahi." (Translation: He is the biggest fraud) Livingstone se bada fraud player koi nahi🤪 Another wrote, "I thought Livingstone was a fraud. Didn't know he was a maha fraud." I thought Livingstone was a know he was a maha fraud. One added, "Liam Livingstone is the worst buy ever by RCB." Liam Livingstone is the worst buy ever by RCB.#RCBvsLSG RCB vs LSG: Teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w/c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Suyash SharmaImpact Subs: Rajat Patidar, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Avesh Khan, William ORourkeImpact Subs: Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshin Kulkarni, Yuvraj Chaudhary
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Liam Livingstone blasted after golden duck vs LSG, told not to look at Instagram comments: 'Holiday coming to an end'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Liam Livingstone faced the wrath of fans on social media after registering a golden duck against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday at Ekana Stadium. Chasing a mammoth 228-run target in a high-stakes contest to ensure a top-two finish, Livingstone, who was picked in the XI in place of injured Tim David, failed to make any impact with the bat. The Englishman, bought for a whopping INR 8.75 crore in the mega auction, has had a season to forget with the bat, scoring 87 runs so far. He also lost his place in the XI ahead of the forced break earlier this month, but the injury to David and Jacob Bethell's departure for his national duties pushed RCB to call him back in the XI on Tuesday. It was the last ball of the eighth over, and William O'Rourke, who dismissed Rajat Patidar on the fifth delivery, bowled a tad bit full, to which Livingstone went for a flick but got plumb in front of the wicket. The star all-rounder was trolled massively on X for his repeated failures as the fans went berserk when he fell cheaply in the important clash on Tuesday. Earlier, asked to bat first, riding on Rishabh Pant's incredible century, LSG posted a mammoth 227/3 in their last match of the season. Pant, who endured a tough IPL season, finished it on a high with a blistering 54-ball century to silence his doubters. Pant (118* off 61 balls, 11 fours, 8 sixes) and Mitchell Marsh (67 off 37) forged a commanding 152-run partnership for the second wicket, capitalizing on a batting-friendly surface and RCB's erratic bowling to put the Super Giants in a dominant position. Pant had scored his first IPL ton against Sunrisers Hyderabad while he was with Delhi Capitals in the 2018 season. Until this innings, Pant had endured a tough season, managing a strike rate of just 107. His prolonged struggles with the bat had significantly affected Lucknow's campaign, making his explosive return to form all the more crucial.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Skipper Guthrie extends stay at Northampton
Northampton Town captain Jon Guthrie has signed a new deal keeping him at the League One club until at least the end of the 2025-26 32, has put pen to paper on a one-year deal with the option of a further central defender joined the Cobblers in 2021 from Scottish club Livingstone and was given the captain's armband the following year by then manager Jon is currently recovering from anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered during Northampton's 0-0 draw against Stevenage on New Year's Day."We wouldn't have awarded the contract if we didn't feel he could come back and have an impact next season and we are all working very hard to get Jon back, fit and ready to go as soon as possible," Cobblers boss Kevin Nolan said."Jon is a leader in the group, he helps to set the tone and drives the standards you need."He is an excellent professional, a top character and you can't have too many of those in your dressing room."Guthrie has made 156 appearances in all competitions for Northampton, scoring 15 goals.
