IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team preview, new signings, withdrawals and all you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) team preview, new signings, withdrawals and all you need to know

The Hindu  

Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore finished fourth in 2020. The Australian power-hitter was RCB’s highest run-getter at the halfway stage, and seemed to be sharing the batting workload with Kohli and AB de Villiers. Among the batsmen, opener Devdutt Padikkal’s aggressive stroke-play helped him become only the fourth uncapped player to score a century in the IPL. Padikkal’s flamboyance combined with Kohli’s finesse, Maxwell and de Villiers’ power has kept RCB in contention for a playoff spot.

Ipl Kohli Maxwell Rcb Hasaranga Team Preview  kohlis  villiers  hasaranga  ipl  signings  know  withdrawals  royal  need  patel  maxwell  second  team  preview  wickets  rcb  padikkals  challengers

History of this topic

IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Live Score: Defending champions aim for winning return against under-fire Royals
4 hours, 21 minutes ago

IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Live Score: Defending champions aim for winning return against under-fire Royals

Hindustan Times  

IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Live Score: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be in search of their first win of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL match on Wednesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The defending champions struggled against the RCB spinners as the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell failed …

RR Vs KKR: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 6
Top News
7 hours, 42 minutes ago

RR Vs KKR: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 6

ABP News  

Rajasthan Royals will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League season 2025 on March 26 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Both RR, led by Riyan Parag and the defending champions KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, faced defeats in their respective IPL 2025 opening encounters. Tushar Deshpande impressed with figures of 3/44, while the …

'Virat Kohli asked my name and said...': Eden pitch invader reveals split-second conversation with RCB legend
1 day, 8 hours ago

'Virat Kohli asked my name and said...': Eden pitch invader reveals split-second conversation with RCB legend

Hindustan Times  

Rituparno Pakhira, the man who scaled the tall Eden Gardens barricade last week during the IPL 2025 season opener in Kolkata between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, was arrested for invading the pitch and served a ban from entering the stadium for the rest of the season, but reckoned it was only a small price to …

Watch: Virat Kohli, RCB stars touchdown in Chennai ahead of CSK clash
Top News
2 days, 4 hours ago

Watch: Virat Kohli, RCB stars touchdown in Chennai ahead of CSK clash

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, including star batter Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, arrived in Chennai on March 24 ahead of their highly anticipated Indian Premier League 2025 clash against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings on March 28. CSK secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, while RCB dominated defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders with a convincing seven-wicket win on March …

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table, Most Runs, Wickets List After CSK vs MI Match
2 days, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table, Most Runs, Wickets List After CSK vs MI Match

ABP News  

IPL 2025 Points Table: Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in the third match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on March 23. Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2025 points table after the CSK vs MI match: IPL 2025 Updated Points Table After CSK vs MI Match Pos Team Mat Won Lost Tied NR Pts …

New stars on the IPL horizon
2 days, 14 hours ago

New stars on the IPL horizon

India Today  

The 2025 Indian Premier League will be the 18th edition of the tournament. After their 2024 IPL heroics, Varun played a pivotal role in India’s Champions Trophy success, while Harshit has impressed in all formats. Hailing from Chandigarh, Ramandeep’s rise in Indian cricket has been rapid, backed by a fantastic IPL 2024 to boost the Kolkata Knight Riders title charge. …

Virat Kohli teased in RCB dressing room for dance with Shah Rukh Khan after win vs KKR: 'Footwork was good because...'
3 days, 4 hours ago

Virat Kohli teased in RCB dressing room for dance with Shah Rukh Khan after win vs KKR: 'Footwork was good because...'

Hindustan Times  

Virat Kohli delivered yet another chasing masterclass under lights, crafting a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru dismantled Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL opener. Dinesh Karthik reminded Virat Kohli of his dance with Shah Rukh Khan His 30-ball fifty, laced with three sixes and four fours, ensured there were no hiccups as RCB sealed the chase in just …

IPL 2025 early impression: Ee Sala Cup Namde? RCB's bold start fuels big dreams
3 days, 11 hours ago

IPL 2025 early impression: Ee Sala Cup Namde? RCB's bold start fuels big dreams

India Today  

How many of you had Royal Challengers Bengaluru in your top four before IPL 2025? The scars of that unforgettable 2008 opener-when Brendon McCullum made a mockery of an RCB side-may never fully fade, but Bengaluru fans can take solace in their team's near-perfect start to the 18th edition of the IPL. But if RCB's opening night is anything to …

IPL 2025: Fan jumps barricades to meet Virat Kohli, BCCI Vice President reacts
3 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Fan jumps barricades to meet Virat Kohli, BCCI Vice President reacts

India Today  

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla reacted to a video of fan jumping the fences to meet Virat Kohli during the opening game of Indian Premier League 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. During the second innings of the match, a fan was seen breaching the security and entering the playing area to meet Virat Kohli. IPL 2025 …

IPL 2025: Defining moments from Virat Kohli-powered RCB triumph over KKR
Top News
3 days, 15 hours ago

IPL 2025: Defining moments from Virat Kohli-powered RCB triumph over KKR

Firstpost  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in IPL 2025 opener. The turning point came when RCB’s Krunal Pandya took three important wickets in the middle overs, which shifted the game in RCB’s favour. For his impressive and game changing spell of 3⃣/2⃣9⃣, Krunal Pandya bagged the Player of the Match award that helped #RCB register a …

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar on captaining Virat Kohli, says 'great opportunity to learn from one of the best'
3 days, 18 hours ago

IPL 2025: RCB captain Rajat Patidar on captaining Virat Kohli, says 'great opportunity to learn from one of the best'

Firstpost  

In the IPL 2025 opener, RCB secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over KKR. RCB captain Rajat Patidar expressed his excitement about leading the team and praised the contributions of star players like Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya. Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, and Josh Hazlewood stepped up with brilliant performances to see their team start the IPL …

Virat Kohli steals the show in IPL 2025 opener: Dance with SRK, gun with bat, God for fans
Top News
3 days, 20 hours ago

Virat Kohli steals the show in IPL 2025 opener: Dance with SRK, gun with bat, God for fans

India Today  

"The old generation is still here, still ready to play the game. We are here to create memories," said Virat Kohli while speaking with Shah Rukh Khan ahead of the Indian Premier League opener on Saturday. King Khan King Kohli When two kings meet, the stage is bound to be set on fire #TATAIPL 2025 opening ceremony graced with Bollywood …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt assault leads RCB to seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR
3 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt assault leads RCB to seven-wicket win over defending champions KKR

Firstpost  

In the IPL 2025 season opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt leading the chase. Kolkata: ‘Chase master’ Virat Kohli once again showcased his class with a sublime unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, backed by Krunal Pandya’s game-changing triple strike in the IPL opener on Saturday. During …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt fire up RCB's title hunt in style, decimate KKR
3 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt fire up RCB's title hunt in style, decimate KKR

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru got their campaign in the Indian Premier League 2025 off to a winning start, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets on Saturday, March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After being put in to bat first, KKR posted 174/7 in their allotted 20 overs as captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a brilliant half-century. IPL …

IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt & Bowlers Shine As RCB Defeat KKR By 7 Wickets In Kolkata
3 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt & Bowlers Shine As RCB Defeat KKR By 7 Wickets In Kolkata

ABP News  

KKR vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the inaugural match of the Indian Premier League season 2025 at the Eden Gardens Stadium on March 22. While Virat Kohli, Phil Salt shone with the bat for RCB, Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya helped the visitors restrict Kolkata to 174/8 in 20 overs in the …

IPL 2025: Leader Virat Kohli guides Rajat Patidar on captaincy debut vs KKR
Top News
3 days, 23 hours ago

IPL 2025: Leader Virat Kohli guides Rajat Patidar on captaincy debut vs KKR

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli was seen guiding Rajat Patidar on his captaincy debut in the opening game of the Indian Premier League 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Patidar won the first toss of the IPL 2025 and opted to bowl first as Josh Hazlewood vindicated his captain’s decision by dismissing …

IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out
4 days ago

IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, : Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday. IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out The …

IPL 2025: RCB Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First vs KKR In Season Opener, Check Playing 11s
4 days, 1 hour ago

IPL 2025: RCB Win Toss, Opt To Bowl First vs KKR In Season Opener, Check Playing 11s

ABP News  

KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 season at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 22. RCB's newly-appointed captain Rajat Patidar came out with KKR's new captain Ajinkya Rahane and put the latter's team in …

KKR vs RCB: From hitting sixes to rolling his arms, Rinku Singh can do it all!
4 days, 4 hours ago

KKR vs RCB: From hitting sixes to rolling his arms, Rinku Singh can do it all!

Live Mint  

In this year’s Indian Premier League season, all eyes will be on explosive middle-order batsman Rinku Singh. However, ahead of the season opener later tonight against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Singh seems to have an ace up his sleeve. See the video here: While this was but a light-hearted video and it is unlikely KKR will deploy Rinku …

If RCB don't do well, will see where captain Patidar stands: Harbhajan Singh
4 days, 4 hours ago

If RCB don't do well, will see where captain Patidar stands: Harbhajan Singh

India Today  

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Rajat Patidar’s captaincy future at Royal Challengers Bengaluru could be uncertain if the team underperforms in IPL 2025. RCB say that they have made Patidar captain for 5 seasons, but if they don't perform well this season, we'll have to see where Patidar stands," he added. IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025, Kolkata …

KKR vs RCB: What happened when Kolkata and Bengaluru clashed in an IPL opening match last time?
4 days, 4 hours ago

KKR vs RCB: What happened when Kolkata and Bengaluru clashed in an IPL opening match last time?

Live Mint  

The last time Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL opening match, it was 2008. KKR: Sourav Ganguly, Brendon McCullum, Ricky Ponting, David Hussey, Mohammad Hafeez, Laxmi Ratan Shukla, Wriddhiman Saha, Ajit Agarkar, Murali Kartik, Ashok Dinda and Ishant Sharma. RCB: Rahul Dravid, Wasim Jaffer, Virat Kohli, Jacques Kallis, Cameron White, Mark Boucher, Balachandra Akhil, Ashley …

KKR vs RCB: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Season Opener At Eden Gardens
4 days, 4 hours ago

KKR vs RCB: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Season Opener At Eden Gardens

ABP News  

KKR vs RCB: Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of Indian Premier League 2025 season at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on March 22. Defending champions KKR will be led by Ajinkya Rahane while the star-studded RCB lineup will be led by the newly-appointed captain Rajat Patidar. Let’s have a look …

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and more: Check out RCB’s full squad and predicted XI for IPL 2025 opener today
4 days, 5 hours ago

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and more: Check out RCB’s full squad and predicted XI for IPL 2025 opener today

Live Mint  

Royal Challlengers Bengaluru are all set to play in their first match of the IPL 2025 where they will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. RCB squad: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh …

RCB & Virat Kohli in Season openers: A mixed bag of disappointing defeats and a rare win
4 days, 7 hours ago

RCB & Virat Kohli in Season openers: A mixed bag of disappointing defeats and a rare win

Live Mint  

The 2008 U-19 World Cup title winning captain, Virat Kohli, was the 2nd player to be picked in the IPL draft which happened after the Auction. The legendary association between RCB and Virat Kohli would have never materialised had Delhi Daredevils opted for Virat Kohli. Brendon McCullum’s stunning 158* overshadowed everyone and it won’t be an overstatement if one were …

KKR vs RCB: 5 Key players to watch today as Kolkata Knight Riders clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens
4 days, 9 hours ago

KKR vs RCB: 5 Key players to watch today as Kolkata Knight Riders clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens

Live Mint  

IPL 2025 kicks off today, March 22, with a high-voltage clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Let’s take a look at 5 key players in today’s KKR vs RCB match. Virat Kohli Virat Kohli, who has been playing for RCB since 2008, is the highest run-scorer in IPL history with 8004 runs in 252 matches. With limited …

KKR vs RCB, Kolkata pitch, weather report IPL 2025: Washout or thriller on cards?
4 days, 9 hours ago

KKR vs RCB, Kolkata pitch, weather report IPL 2025: Washout or thriller on cards?

India Today  

It's time for the grand opening match of IPL 2025 with 2 of the founding members of the tournament locking horns. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Eden Gardens pitch report When it comes to the Eden Gardens, we can always expect a high-scoring game. KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Kolkata …

KKR vs RCB: Who’ll win today’s Kolkata vs Bengaluru IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens? AI predictions, fantasy team, more
Top News
4 days, 10 hours ago

KKR vs RCB: Who’ll win today’s Kolkata vs Bengaluru IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens? AI predictions, fantasy team, more

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash in IPL 2025 today. KKR vs RCB: AI Prediction Let’s see what AI is predicting about today’s KKR vs RCB opening match at IPL 2025. Unless RCB post a big score or Kohli pulls off a classic, I’d say… Kolkata Knight Riders to win a close opener.” Google Gemini predicts, “KKR …

Salivating prospect of 300-plus, return of reverse-swing: What to expect from IPL 2025 as KKR vs RCB kicks things off
4 days, 11 hours ago

Salivating prospect of 300-plus, return of reverse-swing: What to expect from IPL 2025 as KKR vs RCB kicks things off

Hindustan Times  

Every season of the Indian Premier League is suffixed with the label ‘the season of hope.’ The hope that new heroes will emerge. And yet, for the first time in a long while, a concerted effort has been made to ensure that bowlers aren’t mere props or glorified bowling machines whose lot is to run in, deliver the ball and …

KKR vs RCB Playing XI Prediction, IPL 2025: Salt-Kohli open, but RCB fret over spin options
Top News
4 days, 12 hours ago

KKR vs RCB Playing XI Prediction, IPL 2025: Salt-Kohli open, but RCB fret over spin options

India Today  

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders look like a confident unit going into the opener of the Indian Premier League 2025. KKR have a settled line-up and their tried-and-tested 8-over spin block as they prepare for the first match of the season at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Two KKR players who were part of the title-winning side - Phil …

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?
4 days, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?

Firstpost  

IPL 2025 will be a crucial tournament for Indian cricket team as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup: Openers can be finalised to replace …

KKR vs RCB Match Preview, IPL 2025: Eden prepares for battle of contrasting DNAs
Top News
4 days, 14 hours ago

KKR vs RCB Match Preview, IPL 2025: Eden prepares for battle of contrasting DNAs

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet Kolkata Knight Riders in the opener of the Indian Premier League's 2025 season. While the first meeting was a heated one, owing to Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal against Harshit Rana, RCB were blown away in the second encounter as KKR chased down 183 runs in just 16.5 overs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. IPL …

Rain threat looms over IPL opener as RCB, KKR gear up for battle
4 days, 14 hours ago

Rain threat looms over IPL opener as RCB, KKR gear up for battle

New Indian Express  

After much anticipation, the Indian Premier League 2025 is finally here, set to kickstart with a clash between two of its founding teams - Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. The opening match of the first season was held at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, where Brendon McCullum’s explosive 158 not out set the league in motion. The IPL 2025 opening …

IPL 2025: Captain Ajinkya Rahane silences critics with flying start for KKR vs RCB
Top News
4 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Captain Ajinkya Rahane silences critics with flying start for KKR vs RCB

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders’ new captain, the experienced Ajinkya Rahane, wasted no time proving his critics wrong, delivering a sensational batting performance in KKR’s IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Score and Updates Rahane’s aggressive strokeplay saw him dominate bowlers like Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, and even Yash Dayal—RCB’s more reliable pacer. …

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch
4 days, 21 hours ago

Virat Kohli doesn't need to bat like Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: Aaron Finch

India Today  

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch said that India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli doesn’t have to bat like Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. Ahead of the upcoming season, Aaron Finch was asked if Kohli should bat in a similar manner like former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who’s been going after the bowling right …

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Kolkata ahead of KKR vs RCB match
Top News
4 days, 21 hours ago

IPL 2025: Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Kolkata ahead of KKR vs RCB match

Live Mint  

On Friday night, superstar Shah Rukh Khan reached Kolkata as he will be attending the opening ceremony of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. Shah Rukh Khan at Kolkata The match brings back memories of 2008's inaugural game, where Brendon McCullum of KKR hit a record 158 runs against RCB. KKR team This year's KKR squad includes: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, …

RCB is all ready for Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine challenge: Andy Flower
4 days, 23 hours ago

RCB is all ready for Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine challenge: Andy Flower

India Today  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said that his team is ready to take on Kolkata Knight Riders’ famed spin attack consisting of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Ahead of the opening fixture, Flower acknowledged the threat posed by Chakravarthy and Narine and also mentioned that it’s a great opportunity for his batters to test themselves against the best …

Which version of Virat Kohli will IPL 2025 serve up?
5 days, 1 hour ago

Which version of Virat Kohli will IPL 2025 serve up?

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli on the field is orchestra conductor, puppet master, and director all rolled into one. Averages in T20 cricket can be misleading, but even so, looking at Kohli’s 2024 season as a whole would give an inaccurate picture. That dynamism at the top did two things: infuse RCB with an energy that meant they mounted the mother of all …

Cricket-Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way
5 days, 1 hour ago

Cricket-Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way

Live Mint  

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI - Bowlers have been allowed to use saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League but it is the batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when the world's richest Twenty20 league gets under way on Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 263-5 against Pune Warriors stood as the league's …

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli eyes special landmarks in KKR vs RCB opener
Top News
5 days, 6 hours ago

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli eyes special landmarks in KKR vs RCB opener

India Today  

Virat Kohli is set to become only the third batter to score 1000 or more runs in the Indian Premier League against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The Delhi-born Kohli has a chance to touch the 1000-run mark when RCB lock horns with the Knights in the opening match of IPL 2025 on Saturday, March 22 at the iconic Eden Gardens …

Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025
5 days, 6 hours ago

Focused on consistency, Varun Chakravarthy working on few other deliveries for IPL 2025

Live Mint  

Kolkata, Mar 21 Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who has been a key player for the Indian team as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders side, believes that consistency is the key to success and he's working on adding new variations to his craft. From battling fitness challenges to becoming a key figure in India's recent Champions Trophy triumph where he …

IPL 2025: Fans in Kolkata enjoy Virat Kohli's batting session before curtain raiser
5 days, 12 hours ago

IPL 2025: Fans in Kolkata enjoy Virat Kohli's batting session before curtain raiser

India Today  

Kolkata: The city is buzzing with excitement as the Indian Premier League 2025 season prepares to kick off with a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens. Kohli showcased his impressive batting skills by hitting four sixes in the nets, facing bowlers Liam Livingstone and Josh Hazelwood. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL …

IPL 2025: Will KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane silence doubters in new season?
5 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Will KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane silence doubters in new season?

India Today  

When KKR decided to let go of Shreyas Iyer after their IPL 2024 triumph, the opinion was divided. While many felt he could just be a backup option in the side, the reigning champions went one better and named Rahane as their captain for the new season. IPL 2025 Coverage | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule KKR's biggest challenge …

'There were talks about me being in India's T20WC team but instead...': KKR vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer stays in present
Trending News
6 days, 3 hours ago

'There were talks about me being in India's T20WC team but instead...': KKR vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer stays in present

Hindustan Times  

Newly-appointed Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has learnt to stay in the present the hard way. The KKR all-rounder who was fast-tracked into the Indian T20I side in 2021 after a splendid second half of IPL 2020, was in the reckoning for a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad but that thought plagued him from concentrating on his …

RCB in IPL 2025: M Chinnaswamy Stadium stats, record, win-loss ratio
6 days, 3 hours ago

RCB in IPL 2025: M Chinnaswamy Stadium stats, record, win-loss ratio

The Hindu  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin its IPL 2025 campaign with an away fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 22. RCB will play its first home game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 2, against Gujarat Titans. RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium Matches played - 91 Won - 43 Lost - 43 Tied - 1 No Result - 4 …

Virat Kohli backs new RCB captain Rajat Patidar ahead of IPL 2025: 'He has everything that's required'
6 days, 4 hours ago

Virat Kohli backs new RCB captain Rajat Patidar ahead of IPL 2025: 'He has everything that's required'

Firstpost  

Rajat Patidar has got a big responsibility on his shoulders, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL. Virat Kohli is confident new Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar will do a “great job” in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. Patidar has been named RCB’s captain for IPL 2025 after the franchise released Faf du Plessis. He has got …

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Welcome ‘HITMAN’ Rohit Sharma With Special Video — WATCH
Top News
6 days, 13 hours ago

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Welcome ‘HITMAN’ Rohit Sharma With Special Video — WATCH

ABP News  

Cricket fans are buzzing with excitement ahead of the Indian Premier League season 2025. Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises in the league, announced the arrival of the Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma in style. Mumbai Indians dropped a special video on their official social media handles, announcing the arrival of the ‘HITMAN.’ Notably, Mumbai Indians will …

Uthappa's big all-guns blazing prediction for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: ‘They’ll smash living daylights…'
6 days, 14 hours ago

Uthappa's big all-guns blazing prediction for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in IPL 2025: ‘They’ll smash living daylights…'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has predicted that Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star Virat Kohli and Mumbai Indians' swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma will have a great IPL season in the 18th edition. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will enter the tournament with boosted morale after winning the Champions Trophy for India. Uthappa, who has played for both MI and RCB in …

Virat bhai supported me a lot, was emotional to leave RCB: Mohammed Siraj
6 days, 14 hours ago

Virat bhai supported me a lot, was emotional to leave RCB: Mohammed Siraj

India Today  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed that it was emotional for him to leave Royal Challengers Bengaluru as Virat Kohli had supported him a lot since his first season. Siraj was bought by Gujarat Titans for Rs 12.25 crore in the mega auction ahead of the upcoming season after being released by RCB. Recently, Siraj opened up about his move …

World Cup winning captain heaps praise on RCB for moving away from superstar culture
6 days, 14 hours ago

World Cup winning captain heaps praise on RCB for moving away from superstar culture

India TV News  

World Cup winning captain heaps praise on RCB for moving away from superstar culture Former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke recently came forward and heaped praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru for moving away from the superstar culture ahead of the IPL 2025. The side named Patidar as their new captain and have even roped in the likes of Liam Livingstone, Phil …

IPL 2025 countdown | Mumbai Indians’ galaxy of stars can pull it off if they pull together
Trending News
6 days, 20 hours ago

IPL 2025 countdown | Mumbai Indians’ galaxy of stars can pull it off if they pull together

The Hindu  

The core remains unchanged from the previous cycle. Still, the anticipation from Mumbai Indians is to get ahead of Chennai Super Kings in the race for the most IPL trophies. That reflected in the results as the five-time champion never appeared to be a genuine contender for the playoffs race, extending its title drought to four seasons, the longest since …

Discover Related