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Time of India
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'You've made me wait 18 years': Virat Kohli pens emotional message after IPL triumph
Virat Kohli's emotional message after winning the IPL has gone viral (Image via X/@LucknowIPL & Instagram/@ Virat Kohli , after an 18-year wait, finally claimed his maiden IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 36-year-old has been a part of the franchise ever since he began his career in the Indian Premier League, which further adds to the ecstasy of the historic win at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, Tuesday. As RCB claimed victory, cameras zoomed in on Kohli overcome by emotion as he dropped to his knees and covered his teary eyes and face. As fans still continue to take in the momentous win, Kohli took to Instagram as he penned an emotional message summing up the season, thanking his teammates and all those that played a part in his quest for the IPL trophy. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Kohli led the charge in the final, as he racked up a cautious 43 from 35 deliveries. While he departed without a half-century, his innings proved to be crucial in the six-run win over Punjab Kings. While the rival skipper departed for just one run, it was Kohli's careful knock that set the two sides apart. Virat Kohli's viral Instagram post has over 13 million likes In the emotional post on Instagram, Kohli dedicated the trophy to all the supporters that have stood by the team over the years. "This one is for the fans of rcb who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team," wrote the 36-year-old. 'A particularly special feeling': Andy Flower hails Virat Kohli, RCB after historic title win He then wrote on how the IPL trophy hasn't been easy to get his hands on, penning, "As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you've made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it's been absolutely worth the wait. ❤️ 🏆." The post that features RCB lifting the trophy has amassed close to a whopping 13 million likes. Poll Which player do you think was crucial for RCB's victory in the final? Virat Kohli Krunal Pandya Yash Dayal As the former RCB skipper dedicated the win to the fans that stood by the team, current captain Rajat Patidar dedicated to win to RCB's most loyal warrior and icon. The win marks the end of a long search for glory by one of the franchises that boast the most loyal fans in the country.
India.com
28-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
LSG mentor Zaheer Khan backs captain Rishabh Pant after century vs RCB, says 'no one had…'
LSG captain Rishabh Pant en route to scoring a hundred against RCB in Lucknow on Tuesday. (Photo: ANI) Lucknow Super Giants mentor Zaheer Khan has asserted that skipper Rishabh Pant's calibre and ability were never in doubt despite his underwhelming performances for most of the IPL season and the charismatic stumper will emerge stronger after this learning curve. Bought for a whopping Rs 27 crore at the mega auction, Pant endured a lean patch, managing just 269 runs from 13 innings. He found his trademark big-hitting touch only in the last game of the season with a 61-ball 118 but that too ended up in a losing cause against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow on Tuesday. 'He's been good as a leader. That was a positive for us throughout the season. The form with the bat was definitely a learning experience for him, having this kind of season. But the ability and calibre — no one had any doubt about it,' Zaheer said in the post-match press conference on Tuesday. A season of ups and downs. Tons of learnings taking back home. Thank you LSG family for all the love and support. See you soon. @LucknowIPL#RP17 — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 28, 2025 The former India pace spearhead said it was good to see the swashbuckling keeper-batter, end the season on a high. 'We're happy he finished on a really strong note – that's the calibre he has, and the impact he can have on the game,' Zaheer added. It was a disappointing season for LSG, who finished seventh with six wins and eight losses. A spate of injuries to key bowlers disrupted their rhythm and consistency. 'When you start off the IPL season, your first goal is to think of the playoffs, how you are going to get there…We obviously made the conscious effort of (trying to handle) the challenges which we are facing in the beginning of the season, which is losing a few of our main bowlers to injuries,' he said. 'We made an effort to not pay too much attention to that…and finding ways of winning the match,' Zaheer said. 'That is the process which everyone was aligned to and looking at that, we have had a decent season…but yes, we fell short and putting the game together was a challenge which was evident right through the season…,' Zaheer said. Despite the bowling woes, Zaheer said the stability in the batting unit was a major positive. The overseas trio of Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Nicholas Pooran – the team's standout performer with the bat – brought solidity to the line-up. 'There are positives, a lot of positives – the stability was evident with regard to batting. But with regard to bowling, we were trying to figure out the combinations, we were trying to figure out the options which can get us over the line and that is something that was the story right throughout the season,' he conceded.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Rishabh Pant and LSG team handed heavy fine by BCCI after IPL match against RCB
Lucknow Super Giants team have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. (PTI) Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate in their final IPL match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday. The rest of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, were also penalised Rs 12 lakh each for the same offence. This was the team's third over-rate offence of the season, leading to the substantial penalty for the captain. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "As it was his team's third offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Rishabh Pant was fined Rs 30 Lakh," stated the IPL media release. — LucknowIPL (@LucknowIPL) "The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Player, were each individually fined either Rs 12 Lakh or 50 per cent of their respective match fees, whichever is lesser." LSG lost the match by six wickets despite Pant's outstanding innings of 118 not out off 61 balls. IPL 2025: What went wrong for Lucknow Super Giants | Decoding the poor IPL season The victory secured RCB's place in Qualifier 1, where they will face Punjab Kings at Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday. 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.
News18
28-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'See You Soon': Rishabh Pant's Message To LSG Family After Seasons Of Ups And Downs
Last Updated: Rishabh Pant has a message for Lucknow Super Giants' fans after the franchise finished their IPL campaign with a defeat on Tuesday. Rishabh Pant has concluded his IPL 2025 season on a high note. After struggling throughout the season, the Lucknow Super Giants captain finally scored a century in the last league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pant's explosive, unbeaten 118 off just 61 balls helped LSG post a huge total of 227/3. RCB chased down the target in style, winning the high-scoring game by six wickets and securing the second spot in the points table. Following the match, Pant shared a heartfelt message on social media, addressing the LSG fans. 'A season of ups and downs. There are tons of learnings to take back home. Thank you, LSG family, for all the love and support. See you soon," the Indian wicketkeeper-batter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). A season of ups and downs. Tons of learnings taking back you LSG family for all the love and support. See you soon. ???? @LucknowIPL #RP17 — Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 28, 2025 Despite some impressive wins early in the tournament, LSG finished seventh in the standings. In a season plagued by inconsistencies and injuries to key bowlers, they managed six wins from 14 games. Pant, signed by the Lucknow-based franchise for Rs 27 crore, didn't quite live up to his price tag. He scored 269 runs at a below-par average of 24.45, including one fifty and a hundred. After his stunning performance against RCB, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka posted a one-word reaction, calling his innings 'Pant'astic'. Pant acknowledged that LSG needs to improve. 'You've got to play 40 overs of good cricket. Twenty overs will not save you in a T20 game, and that's been our story. There were a lot of injury concerns before the tournament, which hurt us throughout the season," he said in a chat with the broadcasters. Pant also mentioned that he plans to 'switch off" from cricket for a few days before focusing on his next assignment. The wicketkeeper-batter is part of India's highly anticipated England tour, where they will play five Test matches. Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 28, 2025, 11:05 IST
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: RCB aim for top-two finish vs LSG in Lucknow as fans react, ‘how unlucky the fans have to be!'
The final group-stage game of IPL 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B in Lucknow. For RCB, this match carries the pressure of a top-two finish, while LSG aim to close their season with a strong performance. Bengaluru's playoff position depends on this match RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, currently sit at No. 3 on the IPL 2025 points table with eight victories from 13 games. A win against LSG will move them into the top two, providing a crucial cushion of two opportunities to reach the final. However, if they lose, they stay at No. 3 and must win back-to-back knockout matches to make it to the final. Their previous match was a 42-run loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad, adding pressure to Tuesday's contest. This clash against LSG is their only face-off in the current season. LSG eye a respectful exit Lucknow Super Giants, captained by Rishabh Pant, are already out of the playoff contention, positioned at No. 7. With six wins and seven losses so far, their campaign has been inconsistent. However, they come into this final fixture with a morale-boosting 33-run win over Gujarat Titans, who were at the top of the table at the time. LSG have shown that they can bounce back despite setbacks, having broken a four-match losing streak in their last outing. A win here could help them finish at No. 6, which would be a more respectable end to their season. What to expect from the pitch The Ekana Cricket Stadium has hosted seven matches this season, with chasing teams winning five of them. The pitch has generally supported batters, especially in the second innings when dew makes the conditions more favourable for strokeplay. The average first-innings score has hovered around 188, making this a ground where competitive totals are common. Social media buzz: Fans react with hope and humour The stakes of the match have triggered reactions online. One user summed up the situation saying, 'RCB vs LSG, if match win playing qualifier, if loss paying eliminate. All is RCB hand.' Rcb vs LsgIf match win playing qualifierIf loss paying is Rcb hand.#RCBvsLSG Another user revealed their personal support, stating, 'Aaj ke match LSG vs RCB mein I'm supporting LSG.' Aaj ke match LSG VS RCB m I'm supporting LSG Or aap kisko support kr rhe because Punjab top pr bni rhe isliye 😁😁@PunjabKingsIPL @LucknowIPL A third user shared the collective frustration many fans feel, commenting, 'How unlucky the fans have to be that RCB's top 2 spots now entirely depend on RCB!'With pressure high and fans divided, the RCB vs LSG clash is set to close IPL 2025's league stage dramatically. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
