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Indian Express
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Nasser Hussain says Dinesh Karthik is going to be ‘unbearable' if Royal Challengers Bengaluru win maiden IPL title
As Rajat Patidar hit Musheer Khan's delivery for a six to close the famous win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings, the joy among the supporters in Mullanpur and the RCB dugout was quite visible. Since 2016, it is the first time RCB has reached the final of the Indian Premier League. Overall, it is the fourth time in the franchise's history. However, the franchise is yet to win silverware. Once again this season, too, they have had their fair share of issues playing in home conditions, but on the contrary, they have been the best team on the road, winning seven games in seven, which is a first time in the history of the tournament as well. Dinesh Karthik, who played the role of finisher for the franchise, has been made the batting coach this season. 'RCB have got through to the finals. If they win that, DK is going to be unbearable. One season as coach/mentor and he's won it,' Hussain said in jest on the Sky Sports Podcast in a humorous tone. 'He's unbearable at the best of times, he's going to be doubly unbearable. He'll be like John Terry, at the front of the RCB trophy presentation holding it there with Virat Kohli,' Michael Atherton added. From the time they strode onto the ground to the moment they wound up the game, when captain Rajat Patidar hoisted the ball into the stands over deep midwicket, RCB brimmed with purposeful energy. A conviction that hell or high water, they would fly to the final in Ahmedabad with ample time to re-energise for the title tilt, blazed in them. Not that they would require an upgrading from Thursday's shellacking of Punjab. For this was their most emphatic performance this edition, remorselessly dismembering the season's pole-sitter, a night that fuels the night of the dreams. The target of 106 was not worrisome by any stretch of imagination, but they neither took the total complacently nor embraced over-caution. Instead, they took this as an opportunity to emphasise their superiority, to issue a statement. RCB have thrice reached the finals before, but never with this merciless intensity. Bowling was aggressive and penetrative, fielding was all liveliness, fielders braving bruises to block boundaries.
NDTV
9 hours ago
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- NDTV
Watch: Tim David, Liam Livingstone Push Young RCB Star Away From Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru young star Swastik Chikara 's fondness for star batter Virat Kohli is making new headlines everyday. The 20-year-old Uttar Pradesh-born batter never fails an opportunity to be around the RCB veteran. Though he is yet to make his debut for the Bengaluru-based franchise, Swastik is making the most of his time with RCB. The Rajat Patidar -led side entered the final of IPL 2025 after brutally thrashing Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 match on Thursday in Mullanpur. A video from that day has now gone viral media. In the viral video, Team RCB was seen posing for a photograph before the game with Kohli sitting in the center. Chikhara used the opportunity and stood behind the star batter. However, his teammates Tim David and Liam Livingstone hilariously seized the moment from him. Before the picture got clicked, David pushed Chikara away from Kohli. As he tried to come back, Livingstone pushed him away again and the young batter had to settle in the corner for the photograph. it takes a tim and liam to keep swastik a lil away from kohli that guy is literally a glued to kohli everytime — ss🤍 (@nushstan) May 30, 2025 Talking about the Qualifier 1, put to bat first, the Kings lost early wickets and only managed to post 101 runs on the board, with 35 balls still remaining. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, chased the total in just 10 overs, while giving away only two wickets and securing a place in the IPL 2025 final. "I think we were clear in our plans, how we have to bowl. I think the fast bowlers used the surface really well. The way Suyash chipped in, the way he bowled his lines and lengths, that was really good. As a captain I am clear about his bowling. He has to target the stumps, that's his strength," said RCB skipper Rajat Patidar after the victory. "I always thank RCB fans, not only in Chinnaswamy, but wherever we go we feel it's our home ground. We love you, so keep supporting us. One more game and let's celebrate together," he added.
India Gazette
a day ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
One record at a time - Looking back at RCB's run to IPL 2025 final
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 30 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stormed into the final of IPL 2025 on the back of a clinical performance in Qualifier 1 against the Punjab Kings, who had finished top of the table in the league stage. RCB defeated PBKS by eight wickets to qualify for their fourth final in IPL history. In doing so, the RCB side, led by Rajat Patidar, reached the final of the IPL for the first time in nine years. Interestingly, nine years ago, in 2016, was also the last time the RCB finished in the top two during the league stage. 'We are proud of the way we've played throughout the season. The way the group has taken on challenges - with bravery, composure and aggressive intent- reflects the collective character we've built through the season. We've ticked off a few important milestones on the way here, but this is the one that matters most,' said Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket, RCB. 'We have many match winners, and it has been great to see everyone contributing. After a long and gruelling league phase, the playoffs are a time to trust in and enjoy your cricket. The final will be a great occasion, especially for our fans, and the players are very focused and determined to finish the job', he added. -How have the players performed? Through the course of the IPL 2025, RCB have been nothing short of formidable. En route to Qualifier 1, RCB rewrote the history books as they became the first team in the IPL to win all their designated away matches in the league stage. And while Rajat Patidar's captaincy has been exemplary, former skipper Virat Kohli has chipped in with more than 600 runs and eight half-centuries, which is the most by any batter this season. Whenever Kohli scored fifty while RCB batted second this season, they never lost the game. IPL 2025 is also the fifth time that Kohli has scored more than 600 runs in a season, the most by a batter in the tournament's history. Kohli's setting the standards is not new in the sport; however, what's stood out for RCB is his kind of support from others. Nine other batters have registered half-centuries through the season, with the likes of Tim David, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Devdutt Padikkal, and captain Patidar, to name a few, playing important roles for the team. For the first time ever, 10 different batters have registered a half-century for the team during a single season. Amongst the bowlers, five have bagged more than eight wickets in the tournament so far, with Josh Hazlewood (21 wickets) leading the charge. Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have picked 15 wickets each, while the dynamic leg-break bowler Suyash Sharma has eight scalps of his own. South African Lungi Ngidi, Romario Shepherd and Liam Livingstone have taken important wickets. These scintillating performances have not only propelled RCB to the final of IPL 2025 but also seen them rewrite the history books, with nine different players winning the Player of the Match awards, the most by a team during a season. -Breaking Down the Barriers When such talented cricketers come together and are in the form of their lives, it can only, of course, help the team produce memorable moments. For RCB, IPL 2025 has been even better because they have managed to get the better of their arch-rivals like never before. *IPL 2025 is the first time RCB completed the league double over CSK, defeating them both at home and away. In fact, the win at the Chepauk, was the first in 17 years *One of the best days for RCB this season came at the Wankhede when Kohli, Patidar and Jitesh Sharma batted the Mumbai Indians out of the game to register a first win at the stadium in 10 years *RCB had to wait for six years before they could defeat KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata *In Kohli's backyard, in New Delhi, RCB won handsomely against Delhi Capitals, breaking a seven-year jinx *In the final league game of IPL 2025, RCB were at it again, as they used brute power to storm past the Lucknow Super Giants, chasing down 228 with more than an over to spare. It was the second-highest successful chase this season and put RCB in second spot on the points table. It is RCB's highest run chase ever in IPL history. -Individual Milestones in IPL 2025 for RCB *RCB defeated Punjab Kings with 60 deliveries to spare in Qualifier 1 of IPL Playoffs. The biggest such win for any team in an IPL playoff (or knockout) match *Jitesh Sharma's 85 not out off 33 balls against LSG is the highest score by a batter at No 6 or lower in IPL history *107-run stand between Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal was the highest for RCB for the 5th wicket or lower in a run-chase, going past 91 between AB de Villiers and Iqbal Abdullah against Gujarat Lions in 2016 Qualifier 1 *Phil Salt is the third quickest to 1000 IPL runs in the history of the tournament, having completed it in 576 balls. Only two batters have got to the 1000-run milestone quicker - Andre Russell (545 balls) and Travis Head (575). -RCB's Road to the Final Match 1 - KKR vs RCB - RCB win by 7 wickets Match 2 - CSK vs RCB - RCB win by 50 runs Match 3 - RCB vs GT - GT won by 8 wickets Match 4 - MI vs RCB - RCB won by 12 runs Match 5 - RCB vs DC - DC won by 6 wickets Match 6 - RR vs RCB - RCB won by 9 wickets Match 7 - RCB vs PBKS - PBKS won by 5 wickets Match 8 - PBKS vs RCB - RCB won by 7 wickets Match 9 - RCB vs RR - RCB won by 11 runs Match 10 - DC vs RCB - RCB won by 6 wicketsMatch 11 - RCB vs CSK - RCB won by 2 runs Match 12 - RCB vs KKR - washed out Match 13 - RCB vs SRH - SRH won by 42 runs Match 14 - LSG vs RCB - RCB won by 6 wicketsQualifier 1 - PBKS vs RCB - RCB won by 8 wickets. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
How history now favours RCB: Qualifier 1 winners have dominated IPL finals
RCB players during their Qualifier 1 match against PBKS. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have taken a decisive step towards ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, securing a place in the 2025 final after a dominant eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur on Thursday. With the win, RCB not only advanced to their fourth IPL final — after previous runner-up finishes in 2009, 2011, and 2016 — but also positioned themselves on the statistically favourable path to championship glory. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the IPL's current playoff format, introduced in 2011, teams finishing in the top two after the league stage get two chances to reach the final. And there's a strong historical trend that favours the winner of Qualifier 1 – 11 of the 14 IPL titles since 2011 have been won by the team that advanced directly to the final through this route. Who's that IPL player? Even more telling, all seven champions from 2018 to 2024 — including CSK (2018, 2021, 2023), MI (2019, 2020), GT (2022) and KKR (2024) — were winners of Qualifier 1. Poll Will RCB win their first IPL title in 2025? Yes, definitely! No, they will fall short. It's a trend that puts RCB in an enviable position as they prepare for the final in Ahmedabad on June 3. Riding on Virat Kohli 's class and Rajat Patidar's captaincy, RCB have carried momentum and clarity into the playoffs. This extended break before the final gives them time to recover, strategise and sharpen their edge for the title bout. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like กำลังเทรดสกุลเงิน THB หรือ USD อยู่หรือเปล่า? IC Markets สมัคร Undo Josh Hazlewood - we picked up momentum from Jitesh's knock in Lucknow Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator on Friday, with the winner facing PBKS in Qualifier 2. Whoever emerges from that battle will meet a well-rested RCB, who now not only hold form but also history firmly in their favour. Is 2025 finally RCB's year? All signs are promising.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
'I am a big fan of.....': RCB captain Rajat Patidar has respect for THIS Rs 11.50 crore player, his name is...
'I am a big fan of.....': RCB captain Rajat Patidar has respect for THIS Rs 11.50 crore player, his name is... New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar played the role of an impact player in some matches due to injury, but he made a brilliant comeback as captain in Qualifier 1. In this match held on 29 May, RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 8 wickets to make it to the final of IPL 2025. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma became the architects of this victory, who took three wickets each and bundled out Punjab for 101 runs in just 14.3 overs. Hazelwood did wonders with the new ball, while Suyash troubled the batsmen a lot with his googly in the middle overs. Phil Salt's stormy innings RCB got off to a great start chasing the target. Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls, which included 6 fours and 3 sixes. His innings ended the match in just 10 overs. Rajat Patidar praised the players After the match, Patidar said, 'We were clear about our plans. The fast bowlers took full advantage of the pitch. Suyash bowled brilliantly in the middle overs. It was difficult to recognize his googly. I don't give him much instructions because it is important to keep things simple.' Phil Salt was described as his favorite batsman Patidar also praised Phil Salt, who was bought for ₹ 11.50 crore in the mega auction. He said, 'It is like a dream to watch him bat from the dugout. I am a big fan of his.' Gave a special message to RCB fans In the end, Patidar thanked the RCB fans. He said, 'Not only at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, our fans have supported us at every ground. Now only one more match is left and we will celebrate together.' Clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in the final RCB will now face the winner of Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. Fans are hopeful that the team will be successful in lifting the IPL trophy for the first time.
