Cricket

A win today would break a title drought of 18 years for either Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Punjab Kings

In all, RCB have played a total of three finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 and have ended up on the losing side in each of the summit clashes

In Indian cricket, there is no formal way of retiring any particular jersey number but some of the famous numbers aren't worn by players who come later into the team

Five venues announced for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 being hosted by India from September 30-November 2

Along with the picture, the filmmaker added a caption praising both cricketers for their journey and hard work

One of the most sought-after batters in the T20 leagues, Klaasen had recently represented Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and scored a ton in the concluding league game

Also decides to start work on issuance of new central contracts for 2025-26 and meet the July 30 deadline, having missed it in last two years

This will be Kohli's last appearance on the cricket field for a while, having recently retired from Test cricket and India's next ODI assignment a few months away

The tension was a stark contrast to Iyer’s otherwise composed demeanor after his match-winning knock, which kept PBKS alive in the tournament

The 36-year-old explosive batter and often underestimated off-spin bowler played 149 ODI matches for Australia

After falling short in Qualifier 1, Shreyas Iyer and Co. responded with commanding performance in Qualifier 2 on Sunday to set up title clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Tuesday

Shukla, 65, is currently serving as the BCCI vice-president, a post he has held since 2020

Rest of the members of Punjab Kings playing XI, as well as those of Mumbai Indians, have also been penalised

Also heaped praise on MI batting mainstay Suryakumar Yadav who showed remarkable consistency throughout the tournament

Skipper Iyer's remarkable unbeaten 87 carry Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2

The winner will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final here on Tuesday

History tells Mumbai Indians know their way around these lanes of IPL knockouts better than either of the other two teams left in the competition and that certainly tilt the scales in favour of Hardik Pandya's side

An awkward moment unfolds at the toss as Hardik Pandya’s handshake goes unnoticed by Shubman Gill at the MI vs GT Eliminator

Sudharsan batted like a dream in IPL, racking up 759 runs at an average of 54.21 for Gujarat Titans

The Hardik Pandya-led side takes on Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on June 1

Having topped league stage with their thoroughly professional and ultra-aggressive approach, PBKS were subjected to eight-wicket mauling by Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Thursday

Preity begins the match in her trademark cheerful spirit, which soon turns to disappointment as PBKS loses against RCB

RCB, who was one of the participating teams when IPL began way back in 2008 with eight franchises, have never won IPL title despite reaching finals on three occasions before

Hazlewood played in IPL after one month but showed no signs of rust, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach their first final since 2016 with their eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings’ ultra-aggressive approach backfires as RCB skittle out the home team for 101 in 14.1 overs