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Hindustan Times
21 minutes ago
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‘RCB agar final nahi jeeti toh talaaq': Woman's dramatic banner grabs eyeballs during IPL playoffs
As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) storm into the IPL final for the first time since 2016, fan fervour has reached a fever pitch — and one woman's dramatic show of support has taken social media by storm. Also read: 'Iss saal RCB jeet jaye toh …': X post backfires for Vijay Mallya as internet revives 'return to India' chant At the Qualifier 1 match between RCB and Punjab Kings (PBKS) held on May 29 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh, a woman in a red saree was seen holding a bright yellow placard with an outrageous pledge. It read, 'RCB agar 'final' nahi jeeti toh main apne pati ko talaaq dungi,' (tagging herself as @chiraiya_ho and using #KingKohli). The poster quickly went viral, sparking a wave of laughter and comments across platforms. Many posted laughing emojis, while others chimed in with their own reactions. One user joked, 'RCB jeete ya na jeete, inka talaaq hona chahiye.' Also read: Full list of missing players in IPL Playoffs and their replacements: Buttler, Jansen, Rickelton among unavailable stars RCB fans have long been known for their passion, but this banner took things up a notch as it spread rapidly online — a mix of cricket fever and desi humour that perfectly captures the energy of this IPL season. RCB have reached their fourth IPL final, having previously made it in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Only Chennai Super Kings (10) and Mumbai Indians (6) have featured in more finals, while KKR have also made four appearances. Since the introduction of the playoffs system in 2011, every team finishing second in the league stage has gone on to reach the final—RCB have now continued that 15 out of 15 streak. Also read: 'Finally became pooja paath type': Virat Kohli's lookalike in Odisha temple distributing prasad stuns internet
News18
25 minutes ago
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Did Virat Kohli Sledge Musheer Khan With 'Yeh Paani Pilata Hai'? Fact Check
Last Updated: Virat Kohli faced criticism for allegedly sledging Musheer Khan with 'Ye paani pilata hai' during the 2025 IPL Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli drew criticism for an alleged inappropriate remark towards young Musheer Khan during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Thursday. Kohli was seen gesturing something when 20-year-old Musheer walked out to bat on his IPL debut in the Qualifier 1 as an Impact substitute. As he entered the field, Kohli was reportedly seen calling him a 'water-boy', referencing Musheer having carried drinks to teammates a few overs earlier. This incident triggered considerable debate on social media. Some fans on social media alleged that Kohli referred to Musheer as a 'waterboy", purportedly saying ' Ye paani pilata hai" ('This guy carries drinks") as the youngster prepared to face his first delivery. आप ये विडियो देखो इसमें जब मुशीर खान बैटिंग करने आता है तो कोहली उसकी ओर इशारा करते हुये कहता है की ये तो पानी पिलाता है ।मैं इसलिए कोहली को अपनी झां#ट के बाल के बराबर नहीं समझता #PBKSvsRCB — VINIT( यदुवंश ) (@VinitYaduvnsh) May 30, 2025 'Did anyone else notice the (probable) lip-sync and gestures from Virat Kohli when Musheer Khan was taking guard? If true, that's surprising even by his own standards. Definitely not the best demeanour from a 'legend of the game'," a fan wrote on X. 'Virat Kohli clearly gesturing 'Ye Paani pilata hai' towards youngster Musheer Khan in today's match of RCB vs PBKS tells a lot about why the RCB fanbase is the most toxic one when the idol himself is a troller. Never put him in the respectful league of MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, I repeat, never," another fan wrote. Fans suggested Kohli was 'abusing' the Punjab Kings youngster by calling him a 'water boy', but some of Kohli's supporters defended him, highlighting that he had gifted Musheer one of his bats earlier in the season. Some also noted that Musheer idolises Virat as a batter. 20-year-old Musheer failed to do much with the bat and got out for a three-ball duck. He was trapped in front of the wickets by Suyash Sharma on the fifth ball of the ninth over. But in the second half of the match, which PBKS lost by 8 wickets, Musheer picked up one wicket for 27 runs in his quota of two overs. First Published: May 30, 2025, 09:01 IST
India Today
35 minutes ago
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- India Today
ENG vs WI: Jacob Bethell reveals Virat Kohli impact after match-winning 82 in 1st ODI
England batter Jacob Bethell revealed his learnings from star India batter Virat Kohli following his match-winning innings against West Indies in the first ODI on Friday, May 30 at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Bethell played a breathtaking innings of 82 off 53 balls, smashing eight fours and five sixes as he helped his team post a massive score of 400/8 in their allotted 50 reply, West Indies got bundled out for 162 in just 26.2 overs, handing England a massive 238-run victory to start the series. Following England's comprehensive win, Bethell was adjudged Player of the Match for his sensational knock. Speaking after the match, the youngster opened up on his learnings from his maiden IPL (Indian Premier League) stint and shared his experience of batting with Virat Kohli in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)."I was always going to be in the IPL after I signed that contract. I watched the boys do well from afar and really enjoyed it. Virat was great. He was happy to share lots of advice with me and Andy Flower was a great coach, too. I felt the energy when I went out to bat with Virat and that is something I will take into my game, that intensity,' Bethell told Bethell was bought for Rs 2.6 Crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction and batted twice for RCB, opening alongside Virat Kohli. The 21-year-old scored 12 (6) in his first outing against Delhi Capitals (DC) and further scored a quick-fire 55 (33) in his second outing against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during Match added 97 runs for the first wicket with Virat Kohli (62 off 33) off 59 balls as the duo got RCB off to a fiery start. However, Bethell's debut IPL season was cut short midway as he had to leave RCB just ahead of the playoffs to participate in the ongoing ODI series against West updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
Hindustan Times
36 minutes ago
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- Hindustan Times
‘Do not get out to Arshdeep Singh': Phil Salt's soliloquy cuts through nightmare in RCB's crushing win over PBKS
There are always battles within a battle when the match is as big as the IPL Qualifier 1, with teams fighting for a direct entry into the IPL finals, and Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh was one of them. Before Thursday's Qualifier 1 between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, it was a one-sided battle heavily in favour of Arshdeep Singh. It would be an understatement to say Arshdeep had Salt's number. The England opener has had a nightmarish time against Arshdeep. Be it IPL or for England. Whether it's T20S or ODIs, Salt's struggles against Arshdeep have been a constant. The left-hander pacer has dismissed the England opener four times in 9 T20s. In this year's IPL, Arshdeep sent Salt packing in both the league games The RCB opener was determined to turn the tables in the Qualifier and so he did. He ended up smashing six fours and three sixes, including a crisp pull off pacer Arshdeep Singh. Salt's unbeaten 56 off 27 balls helped RCB chase down PBKS' modest 102-run target in just 10 overs to march into their first final since 2016. After the match, Salt said he was trying his best not to get out to Arshdeep Singh. "Great feeling right now, it (the ball) did move a bit. I think that was not the worst wicket to have played on this season. Do not get out to Arshdeep (his mindset during the innings), we played 2 group games (with PBKS) and he has found different ways to get me out, so I was just trying to react to the ball," he said in the post-match presentation. "Gives us the momentum, it is a cliche but true, that's what you want at the backend of the tournament, want to hit your straps and play a part with the bat or ball," he added. In the ongoing season, Salt has scored 387 runs in 12 innings at an average of 35.18 and a strike rate of 175.90, with four fifties and the best score of 65. He is RCB's second-highest run-getter. All four of his half-centuries have come while chasing within six innings. Salt also completed 1,000 IPL runs, becoming the joint-second-fastest to reach the milestone in 575 balls, equalling that of Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad). His ex-Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) teammate Andre Russell is the fastest to reach the milestone with 545 balls. In 33 IPL matches and innings, Salt scored 1,040 runs at an average of 34.66, with a strike rate of 175.67. He has scored 10 fifties, with the best score of 89*. After RCB opted to bowl first, PBKS was reduced to 48/4 in the powerplay itself, with Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood and Yash firing all cylinders. Marcus Stoinis (26 in 17 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Azmatullah Omarzai (18 in 12 balls, with a four and a six) pushed PBKS to 101 in 14.1 overs. Suyash Sharma (3/17) and Josh Hazlewood (3/21) were the leading bowlers for RCB, with Yash Dayal getting 2/26 in four overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Romario Shepherd got a wicket each. In the run-chase, RCB lost Virat Kohli (12) and Mayank Agarwal (19), but Phil Salt (56* in 27 balls, with six fours and three sixes) and skipper Rajat Patidar (15*) took RCB to the win in 10 overs with eight wickets left.
News18
40 minutes ago
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Captain Virat Kohli Returns During Qualifier 1 Vs PBKS, Video Goes Viral
Last Updated: Rajat Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an eight-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings. Ace India batter Virat Kohli was on Thursday seen leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a certain duration against the Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, a video of which has gone viral on social media. RCB won the match by eight wickets to seal their spot in the finals. While Rajat Patidar may have been the skipper on paper, it was Kohli who wore the authority, and he looked quite confident while setting the fields and instructing bowlers on how they could get the better of Punjab batters. Whether it was directing cricketers in the field, repositioning them with pointed orders or offering tactical inputs to bowlers, Kohli's presence impacted Bengaluru's masterclass on the field in the first innings. Watch the video here: Punjab's ultra-aggressive approach backfired as they couldn't negotiate the tricky pitch, which offered movement and bounce. Bengaluru, who are yet to win the Indian Premier League despite reaching three finals since the league's inception 17 years back, gunned down the small target in the 10th over, thanks to an aggressive half-century from opener Phil Salt. Salt ended up smacking six boundaries and three sixes, including a crisp pull off the star India pacer Arshdeep Singh. Salt had gotten out to the Punjab pacer twice earlier this season and asked what was going on in his mind during the chase, he said, 'Don't get out to Arshdeep, we played 2 group games (with PBKS) and he's found different ways to get me out, so was just trying to react to the ball." The game ended when Bengaluru captain Patidar smacked Musheer Khan for a six. Punjab were blown away by RCB but Kyle Jamieson got the home crowd going for a small period by bowling a brilliant wicket maiden that included the wicket of Kohli. RCB will next play either Punjab, Gujarat Titans or the Mumbai Indians in the final on June 3 in Ahmedabad. 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:
