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Need to take bull by the horns...: Shreyas Iyer on middle-order problems facing PBKS

Mullanpur, April 20: Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Mullanpur on Sunday, allowing the visitors to avenge their earlier loss in the season. The win lifted RCB to third spot on the points table with five wins, three losses, and 10 points -- the same as PBKS, who now sit fourth due to net run rate.

Virat Kohli joins David Warner to become second player to complete century of half-centuries in T20s

Jaipur, April 13: Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting maestro Virat Kohli toppled a massive record while pulling off his chase masterclass against Rajasthan Royals and became just the second batter to complete a century of half-centuries in the T20 format.

KL Rahul reveals inspiration behind fiery celebration following DC's win over RCB

Bengaluru, April 11: Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul opened up on his now-viral celebration following win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the movie which inspired it.

KL Rahul enters top 10 IPL run-getters list, continues impressive chasing run

Bengaluru, April 11: Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul entered the top 10 run-getters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, overtaking the current Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik.

Felt like fantasy land: Virat Kohli reminisces his debut IPL season with RCB

New Delhi, April 9: India stalwart Virat Kohli took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about his debut for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League back in 2008, during which he was in complete "awe" of meeting legends Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid.

Liberated as leader: Sunil Gavaskar applauds Rajat Patidar's impactful captaincy at RCB

Mumbai, April 8: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are off to a dream start under their new skipper Rajat Patidar, and the cricketing fraternity has taken notice. With wins over heavyweights like Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Mumbai Indians (MI), all in their own backyards, RCB's resurgence this season has been one of the most talked-about storylines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

RCB captain Rajat Patidar fined for slow over-rate in clash against Mumbai Indians

Mumbai, April 8: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar has been fined after his team was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during Match 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, according to IPL Media Advisory.

Really Commendable: Devdutt Padikkal lauds Rajat Patidar's leadership as RCB win 3 of 4 under new captain

Mumbai, April 8: In a season filled with surprises, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have found a new leader stepping up with authority and consistency. Rajat Patidar, captaining RCB for the first time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has led the side to an impressive start, winning three out of their first four games under his leadership.

Virat Kohli becomes first Indian to reach 13,000-run mark in T20s

Mumbai, April 7: Star India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli completed 13,000 runs in T20 cricket on Monday, becoming only the fifth player and first Indian to do so.

He'll walk in tomorrow, win the match for us...: MI coach Jayawardene backs under-fire Tilak ahead of RCB clash

Mumbai, April 6: Ahead of his side's clash against Royal Challengers' Bengaluru (RCB) at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene backed under-fire batter Tilak Varma, saying that he will win them the high-profile clash against Red and Gold side.

IPL 2025: Will Shivam Dube lift CSK to another triumph against RCB?

Chennai, March 28: As Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to lock horns against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), a lot of eyes will be on the powerful southpaw Shivam Dube, who boasts of a satisfactory record against the Red and Gold team.

Whenever Virat Kohli is playing, it is clash to look forward to...: CSK captain Gaikwad

New Delhi, March 27: Ahead of clash with RCB, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad shared his thoughts on playing the match and going up against Virat Kohli.

Hazlewood's precision paves the way for RCB's dominant win over KKR

Kolkata, March 23: Josh Hazlewood set the tone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener with a masterful spell that put Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the back foot. Leading RCB's pace attack, he struck in the first and final overs, finishing with an impressive 2/22, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Virat Kohli extends his dominance in IPL by widening gap in elusive feat

Kolkata, March 23: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli extended his supremacy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by adding another feather to his cap during the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league on Saturday.

Virat Kohli shakes leg to 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' in IPL 2025 opening ceremony, SRK calls him 'GOAT'

Kolkata, March 22: It's always a treat to watch a collaboration between members of Indian cinema and sports players. Today, the audience in Kolkata got lucky as they witnessed a star-studded crossover of Bollywood and cricket at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), courtesy of Shah Rukh Khan.

IPL 2025: Sarandeep Singh speaks on squad changes in RCB, KKR; makes playoff predictions

By Diptayan Hazra, New Delhi, March 22: Former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh recently shared his insights on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, discussing the major squad changes in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR), the two sides who will be locking horns in the season opener today.

'A battleground where heroes are made': SRK and Virat Kohli kick off IPL's Season 18

Kolkata, March 22: Megastar and majority owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders Shah Rukh Khan kicked off the proceedings in the opening ceremony of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) now entering its 18th season, the timeless actor, who has the expertise of getting the fans on their feet through his decades of work, addressed the City of Joy ahead of the toss.

New opening partner, adventures against spin challenges, post T20I-retirement re-invention: Talking points on Virat's 400th T20 game

Kolkata, March 21: As star India batter Virat Kohli takes to the field for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, he will become the third Indian player to play 400 T20s or more.

Piyush Chawla feels Virat will still have butterflies in his stomach during IPL 2025 despite T20I retirement

By Sahil Kohli, Mumbai, March 21: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Indian spin veteran Piyush Chawla said that pressure will still be on star batter Virat Kohli despite his T20I retirement, hailing the 36-year-old legend as a player "full of energy".

From streetwise Krunal to exciting Suyash, RCB coach Andy speaks on varied spin attack ahead of IPL 2025 opener

Kolkata, March 21: Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Andy Flower opened up on the team's spin bowling attack, calling Krunal Pandya a "streetwise operator" and adding that it does not expect a young Suyash Sharma to be "Shane Warne" as he starts his career.

Winning IPL is incredibly difficult: AB de Villiers on RCB's title hope

New Delhi March 19: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) player AB de Villiers emphasized the challenges of winning the IPL, citing the presence of 10 world-class teams, travel fatigue, injuries, and varying conditions, as per the press release from Jio Hotstar.

Wherever I come here in Banglore I feel as if I am at my second home: Rajat Patidar at RCB unbox event

Bengaluru, March 18: The air buzzed with excitement as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) fans enjoyed an unforgettable day of fun and frolic alongside their cricketing superstars at the RCB Unbox. RCB captain Rajat Patidar at the event appreciated the crowd saying, "I am at my second home."

IPL has brought out a winning mentality in all our players: Dinesh Karthik

Bengaluru, March 14: Dinesh Karthik feels that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has instilled a winning mentality in the Indian players over the years.

Are they building a brand...: Venkatesh Prasad questions RCB's use of local talent

Mumbai, March 6: Former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad questioned Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and their lack of investment in local talent over the years, asking they are building a brand or truly focussed on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL).

WPL 2025: 'Early wickets put RCB in a hole they couldn't climb out of', opines Anjum Chopra

Bengaluru, Feb 28: Former India skipper Anjum Chopra while analysing Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) performance, pinpointed that the loss of three early wickets cost the defending champions a game against Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2025 match on Thursday.

Ellyse Perry praises Kanika Ahuja, Richa Ghosh after RCB's thrilling chase against Gujarat Giants

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