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<p>Cricket Australia is all set to give a 'great send-off' to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on India's white-ball tour Down Under later in the year. India, led by ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, will be traveling to Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is in October in what could be the last tour of Rohit and Virat on Australian soil.</p><p>With both players retired from Test cricket and T20Is, the three ODIs will be the only opportunity for them to play in front of the Aussie crowd, if they continue to play till then. Both the players last toured Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series 2024-25 which India lost 1-3.</p><p>Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg, however, is upbeat on the prospect of bumper summer which involves both India men and women teams' tours to Australia along with Ashes.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-labuschagne-opening-in-wtc-final-2025-australia-dropped-opener-konstas-so-they-could-play-this-all-rounder-vs-sa-1749573988727">Why Labuschagne opening in WTC Final 2025? Australia drops opener Konstas for THIS all-rounder vs SA</a></p><p>Greenberg, while talking to reporters as reported by Times of India, said: "I think we saw real momentum last year on the back of the BGT series — you know, some record-breaking ticket sales. And I anticipate that we’ll see a number of sellouts across the summer, really starting in August and going through until March."</p><p>"This might be a summer like we’ve never seen before, just in terms of the amount of content. And if you think about the quality of the players coming, particularly from India — this might be the last time we get to see Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma play in our country. If that’s the case — who knows, it might not be — but if it is, we want to make sure we give them a great send-off and acknowledge the incredible contribution they've made to international cricket," he added.</p><p>Both Rohit and Virat are in the fag end of their career and it remains to be seen if they'll talk part in the ODI World Cup 2027 - still two years away - in Africa.</p>

With both players retired from Test cricket and T20Is, the three ODIs will be the only opportunity for them to play in front of the Aussie crowd, if they continue to play till then.

Cricket Australia is all set to give a 'great send-off' to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on India's white-ball tour Down Under later in the year. India, led by ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, will be traveling to Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is in October in what could be the last tour of Rohit and Virat on Australian soil. With both players retired from Test cricket and T20Is, the three ODIs will be the only opportunity for them to play in front of the Aussie crowd, if they continue to play till then. Both the players last toured Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series 2024-25 which India lost 1-3. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg, however, is upbeat on the prospect of bumper summer which involves both India men and women teams' tours to Australia along with Ashes. Also Read - Why Labuschagne opening in WTC Final 2025? Australia drops opener Konstas for THIS all-rounder vs SA Greenberg, while talking to reporters as reported by Times of India, said: "I think we saw real momentum last year on the back of the BGT series — you know, some record-breaking ticket sales. And I anticipate that we’ll see a number of sellouts across the summer, really starting in August and going through until March." "This might be a summer like we’ve never seen before, just in terms of the amount of content. And if you think about the quality of the players coming, particularly from India — this might be the last time we get to see Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma play in our country. If that’s the case — who knows, it might not be — but if it is, we want to make sure we give them a great send-off and acknowledge the incredible contribution they've made to international cricket," he added. Both Rohit and Virat are in the fag end of their career and it remains to be seen if they'll talk part in the ODI World Cup 2027 - still two years away - in Africa.

<p>With both players retired from Test cricket and T20Is, the three ODIs will be the only opportunity for them to play in front of the Aussie crowd, if they continue to play till then.</p>

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A total of 18 uncapped players have won more IPL titles than Virat Kohli and eight of them have done with multiple teams yet they have never played for India. Tough luck or overlooked IPL players?

Tough luck or overlooked IPL players? These players have more titles than Virat Kohli yet never played for India

From Virat Kohli to Nicholas Pooran, here is a look at seven shocking retirements of 2025 as the list also includes Steve Smith, Rohit Sharma, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell and Heinrich Klaasen. 

From Virat Kohli to Nicholas Pooran, 7 shocking retirements in 2025

<p>Gone are the days when an Indian Team used to land in a foreign country to a sea of fans waiting for them at the airport, cheering them through to their team hotel or even practice venues, as the sight upon their arrival in England this time was contrasting - no fans, no hype and no media. A new-look Indian Team landed in the UK for the marquee five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7); however, the vibe and their welcome were different from how it was on their arrival in Adelaide on their previous away tour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With no two certain superstars in former India captain Rohit Sharma and batting giant Virat Kohli in the squad, as both hung up their boots from the traditional format earlier last month, there was a massive dip in the hype surrounding new leadership in Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-michael-clarke-ricky-ponting-differ-on-india-batting-conundrum-but-back-superstar-sai-sudharsan-to-debut-in-uk-1749302306404"><strong>ENG vs IND 2025: Clarke, Ponting differ on India’s batting conundrum but back 'superstar' Sudharsan to debut in UK</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Though a few players picked in the 18-man squad for the England series starting June 20 in Leeds had already arrived in the country to partake in the shadow tour (with India-A), including KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel, the remaining ones reached on Saturday.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, when India toured Australia last year, which happened to be Virat and Rohit’s final series in the whites, countless fans assembled at the airport in Adelaide, accompanying them to the practice ground. Such was the craze of Virat Kohli that he made headlines even before the series began, with the BCCI later forced to stage the indoor training session to avoid crowding the venue.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Kohli, however, also recently made headlines but for all the wrong reasons after his IPL franchise RCB were at the centre of a failed and unplanned roadshow and victory celebration in Bengaluru, following their maiden IPL title win the other night. With countless fans flocking to the M Chinnaswamy stadium to get a glimpse of their franchise heroes, jubilation turned into a disaster, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others in a stampede.</p><h2>No hype for India’s tour of England<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Although there is plenty to ponder on the new-look squad ahead of the five-match Test series, with the series holding significance on several grounds, the same energy, however, wasn’t felt outside.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Besides, in a video doing the rounds on social media, Indian journalist Vimal Kumar said, "I did not get to see that hype. Not a single fan or media personnel was seen."<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Check out the Video –</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨🚨<br>No fans were there on airport waiting ,no media as well <br>No Kohli , No Hype - No fans <br><br>Credit - Vimal kumar <a href="https://t.co/p6RV2grPie">pic.twitter.com/p6RV2grPie</a></p>&mdash; Salahotro🇵🇲 (@Salahotro) <a href="https://twitter.com/Salahotro/status/1931177554863616107?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Team India's arrival to the UK - Video</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Touchdown UK 🛬<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> have arrived for the five-match Test series against England 🙌<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ENGvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ENGvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/QK5MMk9Liw">pic.twitter.com/QK5MMk9Liw</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1931198777093943296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Empty airport, no hype as Team India lands in England for marquee Test series – WATCH

Gone are the days when an Indian Team used to land in a foreign country to a sea of fans waiting for them at the airport, cheering them through to their team hotel or even practice venues, as the sight upon their arrival in England this time was contrasting - no fans, no hype and no media. A new-look Indian Team landed in the UK for the marquee five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7); however, the vibe and their welcome were different from how it was on their arrival in Adelaide on their previous away tour. With no two certain superstars in former India captain Rohit Sharma and batting giant Virat Kohli in the squad, as both hung up their boots from the traditional format earlier last month, there was a massive dip in the hype surrounding new leadership in Test captain Shubman Gill, alongside head coach Gautam Gambhir. Also read | ENG vs IND 2025: Clarke, Ponting differ on India’s batting conundrum but back 'superstar' Sudharsan to debut in UK Though a few players picked in the 18-man squad for the England series starting June 20 in Leeds had already arrived in the country to partake in the shadow tour (with India-A), including KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel, the remaining ones reached on Saturday. Meanwhile, when India toured Australia last year, which happened to be Virat and Rohit’s final series in the whites, countless fans assembled at the airport in Adelaide, accompanying them to the practice ground. Such was the craze of Virat Kohli that he made headlines even before the series began, with the BCCI later forced to stage the indoor training session to avoid crowding the venue. Kohli, however, also recently made headlines but for all the wrong reasons after his IPL franchise RCB were at the centre of a failed and unplanned roadshow and victory celebration in Bengaluru, following their maiden IPL title win the other night. With countless fans flocking to the M Chinnaswamy stadium to get a glimpse of their franchise heroes, jubilation turned into a disaster, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others in a stampede. No hype for India’s tour of England Although there is plenty to ponder on the new-look squad ahead of the five-match Test series, with the series holding significance on several grounds, the same energy, however, wasn’t felt outside. Besides, in a video doing the rounds on social media, Indian journalist Vimal Kumar said, "I did not get to see that hype. Not a single fan or media personnel was seen." Check out the Video –

<p>A new-look Indian Team landed in the UK for the marquee five-match Test series on Saturday (June 7); however, the vibe and their welcome were different from how it was on their arrival in Adelaide on their previous away tour.</p>

<p>It’s never easy to replace great players in a team, regardless of the sport, and former Australia captain and cricket giant Ricky Ponting feels the same. Speaking on whether India can replace their two stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the Test side following their shock retirements, Ponting said even the best of the teams have struggled during a transition period; however, if one cricket team can do it quickly, it’s only India, further explaining how.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India’s talent depth is enormous; even the outsiders believe so. Having been associated with the country’s cash-rich IPL since its inception in different capacities, Ponting explains how quickly they can replace talent with a better one waiting in the wings. However, he stays true to his words on how challenging it is for any cricket side to fill the voids left by the players of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s magnitude.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/eng-vs-ind-2025-i-think-leadership-sits-well-with-him-ricky-ponting-reviews-shubman-gill-appointment-as-india-test-captain-1749291686559"><strong>‘I think leadership sits well with him,’ Ponting reviews Shubman Gill’s appointment as India Test captain</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>"It's always very hard to replace players like that that have been around for so long, that have played that much Test cricket. But if any country can do it and do it quickly, India can because of the amount of young talent that they have," Ponting said while speaking on the ICC Review.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"I've seen it first hand for 10 years now around the IPL, and we've seen the emergence of Jaiswal and these sort of guys that have come into international cricket with India and done really well pretty much straight away,” he continued.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Although he points out that India can replace skill with skill in that playing XI, compensating for the loss of experience with their departure would be challenging for them. He, however, also noted that should any team do it quickly, it’s the Indian Cricket Team.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"The skill side of it's one thing to replace, and I think India will replace the skill side of it easily enough, but the experience is the big thing that's going to be missing for them. So now, even with a young captain with Shubman Gill, they'll still have some experience around with KL, Rahul and Bumrah and these sorts of guys.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"But, I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams,” Ponting continued.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Shubman Gill-led Indian Team will begin their away tour of England with the first of the five Tests at Leeds starting June 20.&nbsp;</p>

‘If any country can do it quickly, India can,’ cricket great on if Rohit and Kohli be replaced in Tests

It’s never easy to replace great players in a team, regardless of the sport, and former Australia captain and cricket giant Ricky Ponting feels the same. Speaking on whether India can replace their two stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in the Test side following their shock retirements, Ponting said even the best of the teams have struggled during a transition period; however, if one cricket team can do it quickly, it’s only India, further explaining how. India’s talent depth is enormous; even the outsiders believe so. Having been associated with the country’s cash-rich IPL since its inception in different capacities, Ponting explains how quickly they can replace talent with a better one waiting in the wings. However, he stays true to his words on how challenging it is for any cricket side to fill the voids left by the players of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s magnitude. Also read | ‘I think leadership sits well with him,’ Ponting reviews Shubman Gill’s appointment as India Test captain "It's always very hard to replace players like that that have been around for so long, that have played that much Test cricket. But if any country can do it and do it quickly, India can because of the amount of young talent that they have," Ponting said while speaking on the ICC Review. "I've seen it first hand for 10 years now around the IPL, and we've seen the emergence of Jaiswal and these sort of guys that have come into international cricket with India and done really well pretty much straight away,” he continued. Although he points out that India can replace skill with skill in that playing XI, compensating for the loss of experience with their departure would be challenging for them. He, however, also noted that should any team do it quickly, it’s the Indian Cricket Team. "The skill side of it's one thing to replace, and I think India will replace the skill side of it easily enough, but the experience is the big thing that's going to be missing for them. So now, even with a young captain with Shubman Gill, they'll still have some experience around with KL, Rahul and Bumrah and these sorts of guys. "But, I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams,” Ponting continued. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill-led Indian Team will begin their away tour of England with the first of the five Tests at Leeds starting June 20.

<p>Having been associated with the country’s cash-rich IPL since its inception in different capacities, Ponting explains how quickly they can replace talent with a better one waiting in the wings.</p>

Are Rohit and Kohli replaceable in Tests? Cricket great feels if only one team can do it quickly, it's...

As Piyush Chawla announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Let us glance at five legends who retired from different formats of cricket in 2025.

From Piyush Chawla to Rohit Sharma: 5 legends who retired from different formats of cricket in 2025

<p>It was a dream come true for Virat Kohli and heartbreak for Shreyas Iyer after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 final on June 3. Kohli was visibly emotional as RCB won the first ever IPL trophy while Iyer felt 'dejected' having lost the match by just six runs.</p><p>After the match, however, Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him. &nbsp;The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully. Have a look at the video below:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heartwarming moment of Virat Kohli meeting Shreyas Iyer &amp; taking blessing of his father❤️❤️<a href="https://t.co/q8LNB61ZZo">pic.twitter.com/q8LNB61ZZo</a></p>&mdash; Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rajiv1841/status/1930224501674975322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The maiden IPL win for RCB although turned sour when a stampede among fans waiting to celebrate the trophy turned deadly in Bengaluru on June 4. At least 11 people died in the tragic incident which Prime Minister Narendra Modi described a ‘heartrending.’</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/stampede-mars-rcbs-ipl-trophy-celebration-in-bengaluru-police-use-mild-force-on-crowd-1749037317372">11 dead, 33 injured confirms Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as stampede mars RCB's IPL trophy celebration in Bengaluru</a></p><p>“This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,” said Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.</p><p>Karnataka state police used mild force to manage the crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as reported by news agency PTI but it was too little too less.</p><p>RCB also issued a statement on the incident while Virat Kohli felt at 'loss of words.'</p><p>"We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team’s arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us," read an official statement by the franchise.</p><p>"RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families.</p><p>"Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our program, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe," it added.</p>

Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment after winning the maiden IPL trophy with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him.  The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully.

It was a dream come true for Virat Kohli and heartbreak for Shreyas Iyer after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 final on June 3. Kohli was visibly emotional as RCB won the first ever IPL trophy while Iyer felt 'dejected' having lost the match by just six runs. After the match, however, Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him. The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully. Have a look at the video below:

<p>Kohli was seen having a heartfelt moment after winning the maiden IPL trophy with Shreyas Iyer and his father. Kohli first bowed his head to Iyer senior before embracing him. &nbsp;The RCB batter then hugged Shreyas before patting him on the head playfully.</p>

VIDEO: Kohli's WHOLESOME moment with Shreyas Iyer and his father after winning maiden IPL trophy

<p>Celebrations turned into tragedy on Wednesday evening (June 4) after a stampede broke out outside of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others. The crowd came in abundance to celebrate their IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden title win. Although those present inside the venue had no idea about what happened outside at that time, upon learning about it, Virat Kohli and even cricket hero Sachin Tendulkar condemned this tragic episode.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The celebrations inside the venue were cut short immediately, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and team hero Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd at the M Chinnaswamy.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-bcci-has-no-role-to-play-indian-cricket-board-distance-itself-from-rcb-victory-parade-stampede-that-killed-11-pbks-bengaluru-1749097982856"><strong>‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his social media handle, Instagram, Kohli posted that he and the franchise are anguished by this unfortunate incident that took 11 innocent lives, further writing that he is at the loss of words and gutted over this episode.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Kohli’s idol and India’s cricketing God, Sachin Tendulkar, also posted on X, saying his heart goes out to the families of the deceased, sending peace and strength to all.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all. 🙏</p>&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1930290914418716782?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Besides the duo, Kohli’s wife and Bollywood actress, Anushka Sharma, also expressed grief over the loss of life outside of the cricket stadium in the city, while former RCB great AB de Villiers also took to his social media handles, writing, "My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the tragic events at the Chinnaswamy stadium today."<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, AB was present at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday evening, witnessing what he failed to achieve as a player – his IPL team winning a final and lifting the trophy. After RCB narrowly beat Punjab Kings by just six runs in the summit clash, AB got emotional and celebrated this massive victory with Virat and other RCB team members, displaying his love for the franchise.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Though RCB made headlines by ending their 18-year drought for an IPL trophy, mismanagement in staging this massive celebration outside of the cricket ground in Bengaluru turned it into a horrific tragedy. The influx of fans and the lack of control led to this episode.</p>

RCB victory parade stampede Cricket heroes Kohli and Tendulkar condemn tragic incident in Bengaluru

Celebrations turned into tragedy on Wednesday evening (June 4) after a stampede broke out outside of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, killing 11 people and injuring 33 others. The crowd came in abundance to celebrate their IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden title win. Although those present inside the venue had no idea about what happened outside at that time, upon learning about it, Virat Kohli and even cricket hero Sachin Tendulkar condemned this tragic episode. The celebrations inside the venue were cut short immediately, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and team hero Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd at the M Chinnaswamy. Also read | ‘BCCI has no role to play…,’ Indian Cricket Board distance itself from RCB’s IPL victory parade stampede that killed 11 Taking to his social media handle, Instagram, Kohli posted that he and the franchise are anguished by this unfortunate incident that took 11 innocent lives, further writing that he is at the loss of words and gutted over this episode.

<p>The celebrations inside the venue were cut short immediately, with only RCB captain Rajat Patidar and team hero Kohli giving speeches to the packed crowd at the M Chinnaswamy.&nbsp;</p>

RCB victory parade stampede: Cricket heroes Kohli and Tendulkar condemn tragic incident in Bengaluru

<p>The title celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL trophy took a melancholic turn as a stampede took place outside Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4) evening. As per the information by WION's correspondent Siddhant casualties are feared in the stampede and 11 people are dead while 33 are injured, confirmed Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,” added the CM.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reacted to the tragic incident and wrote: “The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A girl child was also reported to be fainted as the chaos took over joy. The injured are being treated at Bowring hospital and Vydehi Superspeciality Hospital on Vittal Mallya Road.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rcb-ipl-trophy-celebration-stampede-no-crowd-control-measures-bjp-karnataka-unit-slams-congress-government-1749042200209">'No crowd control measures': BJP Karnataka unit slams Congress government over RCB IPL trophy celebration stampede</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to reports, there are six deceased victims at Bowring hospital, four at Vydehi and one at Vikram Manipal. &nbsp;Have a look at the video which shows the situation outside the stadium:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A car was damaged after fans climbed over it outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru <br><br> A large number of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoyalChallengersBengaluru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoyalChallengersBengaluru</a> fans have turned up here to catch a glimpse of their champion team. <br><br>(Source: ANI) <a href="https://t.co/01gA9MLDoo">pic.twitter.com/01gA9MLDoo</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1930241497959674311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Karnataka deputy chief minister apologised to the people of Bengaluru and said: “I think this is not a controllable crowd. I apologise to all the people of Bengaluru and Karnataka, we wanted to take a procession, but the crowd is uncontrollable.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a precautionary measure, the city metro has suspended operation at Cubbon park and Vidhana soudha.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Karnataka state police used mild force to manage the crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, as reported by news agency PTI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The state cricket association had organised a felicitation ceremony of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at around 5 PM at the Chinnswamy stadium following their meeting with the state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</p>

RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.

The title celebration of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden IPL trophy took a melancholic turn as a stampede took place outside Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (June 4) evening. As per the information by WION's correspondent Siddhant casualties are feared in the stampede and 11 people are dead while 33 are injured, confirmed Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. “This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident,” added the CM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also reacted to the tragic incident and wrote: “The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery.” A girl child was also reported to be fainted as the chaos took over joy. The injured are being treated at Bowring hospital and Vydehi Superspeciality Hospital on Vittal Mallya Road. Also Read - 'No crowd control measures': BJP Karnataka unit slams Congress government over RCB IPL trophy celebration stampede According to reports, there are six deceased victims at Bowring hospital, four at Vydehi and one at Vikram Manipal. Have a look at the video which shows the situation outside the stadium:

<p>RCB had won their maiden IPL title on June 3 after beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final by six runs. The franchise had planned a celebration of the trophy with the fans at their home ground which took a turn for worse.</p>

11 dead, 33 injured confirms Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah as stampede mars RCB's IPL trophy celebration in Bengaluru

After RCB won their maiden IPL title, there was a roller-coaster of emotions for RCB. Let's have a glance at their title winning celebration.

Tears, triumph and hugs: RCB’s emotional celebration after historic IPL 2025 win

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally managed to win an IPL trophy - first time in 18 years - and coach Andy Flower was full of praise for their new skipper Rajat Patidar. RCB had named Patidar their skipper following the IPL 2025 mega auction following Faf du Plessis' departure from the side.</p><p>"One of the most impressive things about what Rajat has done this year is, as an inexperienced captain, that he hasn't been affected by it," Flower said after the win.</p><p>"I don't think it has affected his batting because I've watched him really closely as a character, and he is still the lovely, gentle, polite Rajat Patidar that we knew last year. He hasn't changed at all in that regard," he added.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-does-ee-sala-cup-namdu-mean-know-why-it-matters-to-ipl-2025-champions-rcb-1749022591122">What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB</a></p><p>"Captaining RCB is a really tricky job. If I cast my mind back to how poorly I captained when I was his age, I've got tremendous respect for how he's held himself with all that scrutiny, and captained some big players. You can't underestimate the calmness he showed in leading some really big players, a really big franchise, making good decisions out there in the middle under the pressure that RCB players play under. So I've got tons of respect for him. I'm really proud of the way that he's carried himself, and he's been crucial to us doing well."</p><p>Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament.</p><p>Reflecting on the win, Patidar said: "It is really special for me, special for Virat Kohli and all the fans who have supported us for years. So I think they all deserve it. After Qualifier 1, we thought we could do this. I think 190 was a good score on this track because it was a bit slow. The way our bowlers executed their plans, that was tremendous to watch."</p>

Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally managed to win an IPL trophy - first time in 18 years - and coach Andy Flower was full of praise for their new skipper Rajat Patidar. RCB had named Patidar their skipper following the IPL 2025 mega auction following Faf du Plessis' departure from the side. "One of the most impressive things about what Rajat has done this year is, as an inexperienced captain, that he hasn't been affected by it," Flower said after the win. "I don't think it has affected his batting because I've watched him really closely as a character, and he is still the lovely, gentle, polite Rajat Patidar that we knew last year. He hasn't changed at all in that regard," he added. Also Read - What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB "Captaining RCB is a really tricky job. If I cast my mind back to how poorly I captained when I was his age, I've got tremendous respect for how he's held himself with all that scrutiny, and captained some big players. You can't underestimate the calmness he showed in leading some really big players, a really big franchise, making good decisions out there in the middle under the pressure that RCB players play under. So I've got tons of respect for him. I'm really proud of the way that he's carried himself, and he's been crucial to us doing well." Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament. Reflecting on the win, Patidar said: "It is really special for me, special for Virat Kohli and all the fans who have supported us for years. So I think they all deserve it. After Qualifier 1, we thought we could do this. I think 190 was a good score on this track because it was a bit slow. The way our bowlers executed their plans, that was tremendous to watch."

<p>Patidar scored 312 runs for RCB in 14 innings at an average of 24 but at a healthy strike rate of 143. He was the enforcer for RCB in the middle order as they went on to win almost all the away matches in the tournament.</p>

RCB coach Flower praises THIS player after maiden title win. Hint: It's NOT Virat Kohli

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally ended their 18-year-long trophy drought by<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rcb-beat-pbks-by-6-runs-in-final-to-win-first-ipl-title-in-18-years-1748972749650"> defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thriller by six runs</a> on Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad. The Rajat Patidar-led side finally touched the glory after nearly missing out in 2009, 2011 and 2016 seasons.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RCB fans were heard chanting this slogan after RCB's maiden IPL triumph. Social media was flooded with this Kannada slogan. At the post-match presentation, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, "He has a message for RCB fans. Ee Sala Cup Namdu’'.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-name-squad-for-west-indies-t20i-series-starting-july-21-mitchell-marsh-to-lead-key-stars-to-miss-out-1749019266718"><strong>Australia name Marsh-led squad for West Indies T20I series starting July 2, three BIG players miss out</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What does Ee Sala Cup Namdu mean?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The phrase ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ comes from Kannada, the main language spoken in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. In English, it means “This year, the cup is ours.” It’s an upgrade from the earlier version, ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’, which meant “This year, the cup will be ours.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Over the years RCB fans were trolled for Ee Sala Cup Namde. RCB had come always so close to the silverware but they were always yet so far. To raise the confidence of the team in IPL 2018, an unofficial slogan was launched by local Kannada-speaking fans of RCB.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This slogan was “Ee Sala Cup Namde” which “this year cup the cup is ours” was coined to push RCB for their maiden IPL title.</p>

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<p><strong>RCB lifts their maiden IPL title</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After 17 years of failure, hard work and consistent determination RCB finally were crowned the IPL champions. At the tricky surface in Ahmedabad, RCB posted an under-par score of 190/9. However, RCB bowlers, especially Krunal Pandya turned the game in RCB's favour after delivering a phenomenal spell of 2/17. Shashank Singh was the lone warrior for Punjab Kings (PBKS) scoring an unbeaten 61 off 30 deliveries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally ended their 18-year-long trophy drought by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thriller by six runs on Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad. The Rajat Patidar-led side finally touched the glory after nearly missing out in 2009, 2011 and 2016 seasons. After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'. RCB fans were heard chanting this slogan after RCB's maiden IPL triumph. Social media was flooded with this Kannada slogan. At the post-match presentation, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, "He has a message for RCB fans. Ee Sala Cup Namdu’'. Also Read | Australia name Marsh-led squad for West Indies T20I series starting July 2, three BIG players miss out What does Ee Sala Cup Namdu mean? The phrase ‘Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ comes from Kannada, the main language spoken in Bengaluru, the capital city of Karnataka. In English, it means “This year, the cup is ours.” It’s an upgrade from the earlier version, ‘Ee Sala Cup Namde’, which meant “This year, the cup will be ours.” Over the years RCB fans were trolled for Ee Sala Cup Namde. RCB had come always so close to the silverware but they were always yet so far. To raise the confidence of the team in IPL 2018, an unofficial slogan was launched by local Kannada-speaking fans of RCB. This slogan was “Ee Sala Cup Namde” which “this year cup the cup is ours” was coined to push RCB for their maiden IPL title.

<p>After lifting the IPL trophy, the holy trinity of RCB, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle were seen saying to the broadcasters, 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu'.</p>

What does 'Ee Sala Cup Namdu’ mean? Know why it matters to IPL 2025 champions RCB

<p>Virat Kohli finally managed to get his hands on IPL trophy after 18 long years as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025 season final on Tuesday (June 3). RCB had posted a below par 190 but PBKS fumbled in the chase during the middle over and lost the title showdown by just six runs.</p><p>Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram and here's what he wrote:.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-this-moment-is-right-up-there-but-five-levels-below-test-cricket-kohli-after-winning-ipl-1748977437514">IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reflects after lifting maiden title as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs in final</a></p><p>"This team made the dream possible , a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of RCB who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait."</p><p>Kohli is the only person to have played for the same franchise since the inception of the league in 2008 but hadn't won it before June 3.</p><p>The batter, who is no longer the skipper of the side, did play his part with the bat and ended up as RCB's highest scorer of the season including the final. Kohli's 657 runs are the third most in IPL 2025 behind MI's Suryakumar Yadav (717) and GT's Sai Sudharsan (759). In the final, Kohli top scored with 43 for Bengaluru.</p><p>This was RCB's fourth IPL final and first in nine years. As for Punjab, they have only been in the final twice including this one and have lost on both occasions.&nbsp;</p>

Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram.

Virat Kohli finally managed to get his hands on IPL trophy after 18 long years as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2025 season final on Tuesday (June 3). RCB had posted a below par 190 but PBKS fumbled in the chase during the middle over and lost the title showdown by just six runs. Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram and here's what he wrote:. Also Read - IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reflects after lifting maiden title as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs in final "This team made the dream possible , a season I’ll never ever forget. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the ride over the last 2.5 months. This one is for the fans of RCB who never ever left our side in the worst of times. This one is for all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment. This is for every inch of effort left on the field playing for this team. As far as the ipl trophy is concerned- you’ve made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and celebrate my friend, but it’s been absolutely worth the wait." Kohli is the only person to have played for the same franchise since the inception of the league in 2008 but hadn't won it before June 3. The batter, who is no longer the skipper of the side, did play his part with the bat and ended up as RCB's highest scorer of the season including the final. Kohli's 657 runs are the third most in IPL 2025 behind MI's Suryakumar Yadav (717) and GT's Sai Sudharsan (759). In the final, Kohli top scored with 43 for Bengaluru. This was RCB's fourth IPL final and first in nine years. As for Punjab, they have only been in the final twice including this one and have lost on both occasions.

<p>Kohli was emotionally visible after the win and fought back welling up at the occasion which eluded him for nearly two decades. Reacting to the win, Kohli posted an emotional tribute on Instagram.</p>

'For all the years of heartbreaks and disappointment': Kohli's emotional post after winning maiden IPL title melts down internet

<p>What a night it was! Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their maiden IPL title after a long wait of 18 years. &nbsp;On Tuesday (June 3), Indian star Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy with his entire team, and it was a moment that the Indian cricketer and the fans of the IPL team had waited for more than a decade.<br><br>After a thrilling match, RCB defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India.<br><br><strong>RCB win IPL 2025: Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win</strong><br><br>Since the Rajat Patidar-led RCB has clinched the trophy, celebrations are going on across the country with fans going gaga. Many Indian celebrities, including &nbsp;Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay Devgn, and Kartik Aaryan, have also reacted to the big win. Check some of the reactions below:<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Vicky Kaushal shared a photo of Virat and the entire team celebrating their win. Sharing the pictures on his Instagram stories, he wrote, “To the man who's given everything to the sport... this was long due! Virat Kohli.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Screengrab of Vicky Kaushal's Instagram

<p>Ranveer Singh shared a photo of Kohli's emotional moment from yesterday's match. Singh called Kohli a “one club player” along with a crown emoji.</p>

Screengrab of Ranveer Singh's Instagram story

<p>Sharing a picture of RCB players from yesterday's match, Allu Arjun wrote, “THE WAIT IS OVER. ‘Ee sala cup namde!' At last! We've been waiting for this day for 18 years. A big, big congratulations to RCB!”<br><br>The Pushpa actor also shared a video of his son Ayaan, who was overjoyed after RCB's win.</p>

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<p>Rashmika Mandanna also shared a photo of an RCB player on her Instagram story and wrote, ''It smells like victory in here'' followed by a red heart emoji.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Kartik Aaryan also shared a video of Kohli on Instagram stories and wrote, “Finally Jersey No 18, after 18 years. Congratulations GOAT Virat Kohli.”<br>&nbsp;</p>

Screengrab of Kartik Aryan's Instagram stories

<p>Actor Sunil Shetty shared a heartfelt video of Virat and Anushka after RCB won the match. The celebrity couple marked the win with a tight hug and sweet kisses. Sharing the clip, Shetty wrote, ''18 years. Countless runs. Infinite belief. And… destiny finally wore Red. VIRAT KOHLI — the man who gave IPL its fiercest roar — finally lifts the trophy he’s chased with heart, fire and soul. This isn’t just a win. It’s a love story sealed with glory.''</p>

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Virat Kohli, the GOAT! Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, and other stars celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory

What a night it was! Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) won their maiden IPL title after a long wait of 18 years. On Tuesday (June 3), Indian star Virat Kohli finally lifted the IPL trophy with his entire team, and it was a moment that the Indian cricketer and the fans of the IPL team had waited for more than a decade. After a thrilling match, RCB defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. RCB win IPL 2025: Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win Since the Rajat Patidar-led RCB has clinched the trophy, celebrations are going on across the country with fans going gaga. Many Indian celebrities, including Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay Devgn, and Kartik Aaryan, have also reacted to the big win. Check some of the reactions below: Vicky Kaushal shared a photo of Virat and the entire team celebrating their win. Sharing the pictures on his Instagram stories, he wrote, “To the man who's given everything to the sport... this was long due! Virat Kohli.”

<p>Since the Rajat Patidar-led RCB has clinched the trophy, celebrations are going on across the country with fans going gaga. Many Indian celebrities, including &nbsp;Ranveer Singh, Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Ajay Devgn, and Kartik Aaryan, have also reacted to the big win</p>

<p>In a tournament built on drama and dreams, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 delivered its most emotional finale yet. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifted the coveted trophy. After 18 seasons of heartbreak, near-glory, and undying hope, the wait ended and at the centre of it all was Virat Kohli, the man who has poured his soul, sweat, and spirit into the red and gold.</p><p>Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more. Tuesday night delivered a beautiful victory for all the King's fans. For 18 seasons, the IPL trophy evaded Virat Kohli. It has dodged his determination, outlasted his passion, and refused to bend to his will.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-we-have-to-be-here-and-win-the-trophy-next-year-says-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-1748979897617">IPL 2025 | ‘We have to be here and win the trophy next year’, says PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer</a></p><p>RCB, long defined by flair without finish, found balance and brilliance this season. They finally became more than a collection of stars. The RCB innings started with Kohli playing cautiously, a very unlike Kohli, the murmurs grew louder in drawing rooms and even the commentators questioned Kohli's tactics. But in the end Kohli's 43 of 35 balls proved to be the right approach to lay the foundation of RCB's total.</p><p>With 190 to chase Punjab Kings had a brisk start. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave the Kings a good start. Next came Josh Inglis who set the Ahmedabad stadium on fire with four sixes. But Krunal Pandya produced another beauty to claim Inglish after Singh. All eyes were set on the PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, but he lasted only two balls. &nbsp;After that, the match went RCB's way. It was the raw courage of Shashank Singh who tried to defy the inevitable, he struck six sixes in his scintillating innings of 61 runs of only 30 balls. Punjab came just six runs short but walked away with pride.</p><p>RCB fans, who waited with aching hearts and painted faces for nearly two decades, could hardly breathe. The agony of 2016, the collapses, the eliminations all haunted this night. But as the final over arrived, all that stood between RCB and destiny was Punjab’s fearless fight.</p><p>Then, it happened.</p><p>As the final ball was bowled and the last Punjab hope vanished into the night, Virat Kohli dropped to his knees. No roar. No leap. Just stillness. Head bowed, eyes closed. Eighteen years of carrying a city’s hope flowed into the earth beneath him. Not just the Narendra Modi Stadium the entire country erupted. Firecrackers lit the sky from Kolkata to Delhi, from Mumbai to Bengaluru. This wasn’t just RCB’s win. It was India’s collective victory. Every cricket fan erupts in euphoria as the King has got the only trophy eluding his cabinet.</p><p>In the post-match presentation, Kohli said, “I’ve given my youth to this team. And tonight, it gave something priceless back.” He also reminded youngsters, “IPL is beautiful, but never forget Test cricket; that’s where real character is built.”</p><p>After clinching victory and thanking his teammates, Kohli ran towards his lady love, Anushka Sharma, his strength and calm. The one who saw the struggle behind the smiles. The one who always believed.</p><p>And now, Bengaluru believes too.<br>The drought is over.<br>The dream, fulfilled.<br>RCB champions at last.<br>"Ee Sala Cup Namde" (This year, the cup is ours) The vow has been fulfilled.</p>

Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more.

In a tournament built on drama and dreams, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 delivered its most emotional finale yet. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finally lifted the coveted trophy. After 18 seasons of heartbreak, near-glory, and undying hope, the wait ended and at the centre of it all was Virat Kohli, the man who has poured his soul, sweat, and spirit into the red and gold. Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more. Tuesday night delivered a beautiful victory for all the King's fans. For 18 seasons, the IPL trophy evaded Virat Kohli. It has dodged his determination, outlasted his passion, and refused to bend to his will. Also Read - IPL 2025 | ‘We have to be here and win the trophy next year’, says PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer RCB, long defined by flair without finish, found balance and brilliance this season. They finally became more than a collection of stars. The RCB innings started with Kohli playing cautiously, a very unlike Kohli, the murmurs grew louder in drawing rooms and even the commentators questioned Kohli's tactics. But in the end Kohli's 43 of 35 balls proved to be the right approach to lay the foundation of RCB's total. With 190 to chase Punjab Kings had a brisk start. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh gave the Kings a good start. Next came Josh Inglis who set the Ahmedabad stadium on fire with four sixes. But Krunal Pandya produced another beauty to claim Inglish after Singh. All eyes were set on the PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer, but he lasted only two balls. After that, the match went RCB's way. It was the raw courage of Shashank Singh who tried to defy the inevitable, he struck six sixes in his scintillating innings of 61 runs of only 30 balls. Punjab came just six runs short but walked away with pride. RCB fans, who waited with aching hearts and painted faces for nearly two decades, could hardly breathe. The agony of 2016, the collapses, the eliminations all haunted this night. But as the final over arrived, all that stood between RCB and destiny was Punjab’s fearless fight. Then, it happened. As the final ball was bowled and the last Punjab hope vanished into the night, Virat Kohli dropped to his knees. No roar. No leap. Just stillness. Head bowed, eyes closed. Eighteen years of carrying a city’s hope flowed into the earth beneath him. Not just the Narendra Modi Stadium the entire country erupted. Firecrackers lit the sky from Kolkata to Delhi, from Mumbai to Bengaluru. This wasn’t just RCB’s win. It was India’s collective victory. Every cricket fan erupts in euphoria as the King has got the only trophy eluding his cabinet. In the post-match presentation, Kohli said, “I’ve given my youth to this team. And tonight, it gave something priceless back.” He also reminded youngsters, “IPL is beautiful, but never forget Test cricket; that’s where real character is built.” After clinching victory and thanking his teammates, Kohli ran towards his lady love, Anushka Sharma, his strength and calm. The one who saw the struggle behind the smiles. The one who always believed. And now, Bengaluru believes too. The drought is over. The dream, fulfilled. RCB champions at last. "Ee Sala Cup Namde" (This year, the cup is ours) The vow has been fulfilled.

<p>Only weeks ago, Kohli had stunned the cricketing world with his retirement from Test cricket, a move that marked the end of an era. Kohli had achieved it all on the cricketing field, but there was always a hitch, one lingering sorrow. But that's no more.</p>

The wait is over. King Kohli's legacy, sealed. RCB: Champions, IPL 2025

<p>His eyes melted everyone hearts, he fell to the ground in tears of happiness just after Josh Hazlewood had bowled the last ball of the 20th over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team,” Kohli was quoted saying to the broadcasters. “It’s been 18 long years. I’ve given this team my youth, my prime, my experience. Every single season, I’ve walked out with a heart full of hope and a mind obsessed with victory. To finally have this moment… it’s beyond belief.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I never thought this day would come. I was overcome with emotion the moment that last delivery was bowled. I had nothing left in me — every ounce of energy, every drop of sweat, I gave it to this cause. And tonight, it all came back full circle," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In Ahmedabad, as RCB lifted its first IPL title, a former RCB legend AB de Villiers was seen hugging Kohli after the win was sealed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him ‘this is as much yours as it is ours’. He’s been the POTM most times in the franchise despite being retired for four years. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup,” said Kohli.</p><p><br>Virat also applauded the RCB team and management for ending the team’s 18-year-old wait for an IPL title.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This management, this group of players has been outstanding. They’ve gotten the right kind of players, match winners, people who take the game on. In the auction, a lot of people questioned our tactics. But by day two, we were very happy with what we had. And we had a lot of confidence in the strength of this group."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I want to give a big shout out to this team. It would not have been possible without each and every one in the squad, in the playing XI, the management backing the players, keeping us positive throughout when the going got tough,” Kohli signed off.</p>

IPL 2025 | Given this team my youth, prime and experience, never thought this day would come: Kohli

His eyes melted everyone hearts, he fell to the ground in tears of happiness just after Josh Hazlewood had bowled the last ball of the 20th over. “This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team,” Kohli was quoted saying to the broadcasters. “It’s been 18 long years. I’ve given this team my youth, my prime, my experience. Every single season, I’ve walked out with a heart full of hope and a mind obsessed with victory. To finally have this moment… it’s beyond belief.” “I never thought this day would come. I was overcome with emotion the moment that last delivery was bowled. I had nothing left in me — every ounce of energy, every drop of sweat, I gave it to this cause. And tonight, it all came back full circle," he added. In Ahmedabad, as RCB lifted its first IPL title, a former RCB legend AB de Villiers was seen hugging Kohli after the win was sealed. “What ABD has done for the franchise is tremendous, told him ‘this is as much yours as it is ours’. He’s been the POTM most times in the franchise despite being retired for four years. He deserves to be on the podium, lifting the cup,” said Kohli. Virat also applauded the RCB team and management for ending the team’s 18-year-old wait for an IPL title. “This management, this group of players has been outstanding. They’ve gotten the right kind of players, match winners, people who take the game on. In the auction, a lot of people questioned our tactics. But by day two, we were very happy with what we had. And we had a lot of confidence in the strength of this group." "I want to give a big shout out to this team. It would not have been possible without each and every one in the squad, in the playing XI, the management backing the players, keeping us positive throughout when the going got tough,” Kohli signed off.

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by six runs to lift the IPL trophy</p>

IPL 2025 | Given this team my youth, prime and experience, never thought this day would come: Virat Kohli

<p>Nearly after a month Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, he remains the biggest ambassador of Test cricket.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While he has achieved more in white-ball formats, the white jersey will always hold a special place in his heart.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Having retired from the longest format of the game last month, he still lauded Test cricket as the pinnacle of cricket, and that too after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Having finally lifted that elusive trophy, Kohli fell to the ground with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t control his emotions, having been waiting for this moment for 18 years. But when the time came to talk about it all, Kohli talked about Test cricket as much as he did about winning an IPL trophy for RCB.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“You know, this moment is right up there with the best moments I’ve had in my career. But it still marks five levels under Test cricket. That’s how much I value Test cricket. And that’s how much I love Test cricket. So I would just urge the youngsters coming through to treat that format with respect,” Kohli said after winning the IPL 2025 trophy.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kohli always walked the talk. Apart from an injury or personal reason, he never missed a Test match. Under him, India became the best they have ever been in the format. A four-man pace attack developed under him and he won five Test matches. Kohli still thinks you can win IPL or the World Cup but it’ll be your accolades in Test cricket that will ultimately earn you the respect.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Because if you perform in Test cricket, you walk around anywhere in the world, people look you in the eye, shake your hand, and say, well done, you played the game really well. So if you want to earn respect in world cricket all over, take up Test cricket and give your heart and soul to it. And when you walk out with wonders on the other side, then you gain respect in the cricket world with legends like yourself. Melting our hearts on the field and off the field,” he signed off.</p>

IPL 2025 | This moment is right up there but five levels below Test cricket: Kohli after winning IPL

Nearly after a month Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, he remains the biggest ambassador of Test cricket. While he has achieved more in white-ball formats, the white jersey will always hold a special place in his heart. Having retired from the longest format of the game last month, he still lauded Test cricket as the pinnacle of cricket, and that too after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Having finally lifted that elusive trophy, Kohli fell to the ground with tears in his eyes. He couldn’t control his emotions, having been waiting for this moment for 18 years. But when the time came to talk about it all, Kohli talked about Test cricket as much as he did about winning an IPL trophy for RCB. “You know, this moment is right up there with the best moments I’ve had in my career. But it still marks five levels under Test cricket. That’s how much I value Test cricket. And that’s how much I love Test cricket. So I would just urge the youngsters coming through to treat that format with respect,” Kohli said after winning the IPL 2025 trophy. Kohli always walked the talk. Apart from an injury or personal reason, he never missed a Test match. Under him, India became the best they have ever been in the format. A four-man pace attack developed under him and he won five Test matches. Kohli still thinks you can win IPL or the World Cup but it’ll be your accolades in Test cricket that will ultimately earn you the respect. “Because if you perform in Test cricket, you walk around anywhere in the world, people look you in the eye, shake your hand, and say, well done, you played the game really well. So if you want to earn respect in world cricket all over, take up Test cricket and give your heart and soul to it. And when you walk out with wonders on the other side, then you gain respect in the cricket world with legends like yourself. Melting our hearts on the field and off the field,” he signed off.

<p>Having announced his retirement from Test cricket last month, Kohli was ecstatic but said nothing is more satisfying than excelling in the traditional format</p>

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli reflects after lifting maiden title as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs in final

<p>As Shashank Singh hit the last ball of the innings for a six, Virat Kohli was visibly emotional and in tears.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The inevitable had happened. As the final ball sailed over the boundary line, Kohli fell to the ground in tears as his teammates ran and celebrated with him.&nbsp;His wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma was in disbelief as well.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VIRAT KOHLI IN TEARS - THE DREAM MOMENT FOR THE GOAT ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/jPxUsccRUL">pic.twitter.com/jPxUsccRUL</a></p>&mdash; Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1929961458659479740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Coming to the match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday (June 3) to finally win their maiden trophy. It took RCB 18 seasons to get their hands on the IPL trophy and they won it with some style at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chasing 191, PBKS started well and added 43 runs for the first wicket before a sensational catch by Phil Salt sent back dangerous Priyansh Arya back for 24. PBKS finished the powerplay at 52/1 as Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis continued to attack.</p><p><br>The duo added 29 runs in short time before Krunal Pandya dismissed Singh for 26. Skipper Shreyas Iyer was caught out seven balls later as Punjab's innings lost the momentum. With Inglis taken out by Pandya on the first ball of 13th over, PBKS slumped to 98/4, still 93 runs away from the target.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh added 38 runs for the fifth wicket to gain some steam but Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets in three balls to effectively close the door on PBKS.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Needing 47 runs in last three overs, Yash Dayal dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai and Shashank was left to much to do on his own. PBKS eventually managed 184/7 in 20 overs and still remain title less. Shashank remained not out on 61 off 30 balls but it was not enough in the end.</p>

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli in tears as RCB lift maiden IPL title

As Shashank Singh hit the last ball of the innings for a six, Virat Kohli was visibly emotional and in tears. The inevitable had happened. As the final ball sailed over the boundary line, Kohli fell to the ground in tears as his teammates ran and celebrated with him. His wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma was in disbelief as well.

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by six runs in the summit clash</p>

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli in tears as RCB lift maiden IPL title-WATCH

<p><br>After a long wait of 18 years, RCB has finally clinched the IPL 2025 trophy! On Tuesday (June 3), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.&nbsp;<br><br>It was a moment to remember for Virat Kohli, and the entire team after a thrilling victory. Actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife, was also in the stands and was seen jumping with joy as she celebrated the win. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-rcb-beat-pbks-by-6-runs-in-final-to-win-first-ipl-title-in-18-years-1748972749650">Check all live updates here:</a><br><br><strong>RCB wins IPL 2025 !</strong><br>&nbsp;</p><p>After a nail-biting match, RCB clinched the victory, and for Kohli, it was a moment filled with emotion, clearly evident from the tears running down his face during the final few balls after the win was confirmed. Kohli got teary-eyed as RCB secured the win in the last two overs. Meanwhile, his wife Anushka was seen jumping joyfully, hugging everyone around her in celebration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-virat-kohli-in-tears-as-rcb-lift-maiden-ipl-title-1748975900250">IPL 2025: Virat Kohli in tears as RCB lift maiden IPL title-WATCH</a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Them🧿❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/anushkasharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#anushkasharma</a> <a href="https://t.co/EttrimRdvG">pic.twitter.com/EttrimRdvG</a></p>&mdash; s (@yaayerhs) <a href="https://twitter.com/yaayerhs/status/1929963252743582010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Soon after RCB's triumph, Kohli and Anushka marked the big win with a heartfelt hug. The celebrity couple shared a tight hug and kisses, beaming with happiness as the stadium erupted with cheers. &nbsp;A viral video shows Virat running towards the stands as his wife Anushka also came down on the field to celebrate the moment.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-vs-pbks-ipl-2025-final-watch-phil-salt-takes-catch-of-the-match-to-dismiss-dangerous-priyansh-arya-1748969125833"><strong> RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025 Final: WATCH | Phil Salt takes CATCH OF THE MATCH to dismiss dangerous Priyansh Arya</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you Anushka Sharma for taking care of this Kid for us 😭❤️ thank you so being there every time he needed someone so strong who can control that storm in him <br><br>Thank you for being our Lady luck ❤️<br><br>RCB RCB RCB <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnushkaSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnushkaSharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EeSalaCupNamde?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EeSalaCupNamde</a> <a href="https://t.co/MZpZ9glX6c">pic.twitter.com/MZpZ9glX6c</a></p>&mdash; Rahul | 🇮🇳 (@TheGoatNDevil) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGoatNDevil/status/1929966803754856460?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone is looking at him and he&#39;s just looking at her embracing his world in his arms🥹🧿❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/anushkasharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#anushkasharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/virushka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#virushka</a> <a href="https://t.co/aeuRptxE35">pic.twitter.com/aeuRptxE35</a></p>&mdash; s (@yaayerhs) <a href="https://twitter.com/yaayerhs/status/1929970798984307169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s the eyes, always the eyes, Chico, they never lie ♥️<br><br>If he doesn’t lock his eyes like this with me, what’s the point? 💁‍♀️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/couplegoals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#couplegoals</a> 🫰🤌♥️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli𓃵</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnushkaSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnushkaSharma</a><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RCBvsPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RCBvsPBKS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLFinals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLFinals</a> <a href="https://t.co/vTAQx5IIdO">pic.twitter.com/vTAQx5IIdO</a></p>&mdash; Archana (@akkaonfire) <a href="https://twitter.com/akkaonfire/status/1929964548418666531?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Much like every time, the Bollywood actress arrived at the stands on the right time and was seen watching the entire match with her all focus. For the big day, the actress wore an oversized white shirt with blue jeans. She kept her hair open and accessorised her look with golden statement jewellery.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Anushka, who hails from Bangalore, has been a relentless supporter of her husband throughout the season. She has been seen attending several matches this year. She has been seen attending several matches this year and has applauded her husband's performance from the pavilion. Needless to say, Virat and Anushka wrapped up the 2025 IPL with an emotional moment after ruling the internet all season with their endearing moments.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Anushka Sharma jumps with joy as RCB wins IPL 2025, shares emotional hug with Virat Kohli

After a long wait of 18 years, RCB has finally clinched the IPL 2025 trophy! On Tuesday (June 3), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India. It was a moment to remember for Virat Kohli, and the entire team after a thrilling victory. Actress Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife, was also in the stands and was seen jumping with joy as she celebrated the win. Check all live updates here: RCB wins IPL 2025 ! After a nail-biting match, RCB clinched the victory, and for Kohli, it was a moment filled with emotion, clearly evident from the tears running down his face during the final few balls after the win was confirmed. Kohli got teary-eyed as RCB secured the win in the last two overs. Meanwhile, his wife Anushka was seen jumping joyfully, hugging everyone around her in celebration. Also read: IPL 2025: Virat Kohli in tears as RCB lift maiden IPL title-WATCH

<p>Anushka, who hails from Bangalore, has been a relentless supporter of her husband throughout the season. She has been seen attending several matches this year and has applauded her husband's performance from the pavilion.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Anushka Sharma jumps with joy as RCB win IPL 2025, shares emotional hug with Virat Kohli

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday (June 3) to finally win their maiden trophy. It took RCB 18 seasons to get their hands on the IPL trophy and they won it with some style at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.</p><p>Chasing 191, PBKS started well and added 43 runs for the first wicket before a sensational catch by Phil Salt sent back dangerous Priyansh Arya back for 24. PBKS finished the powerplay at 52/1 as Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis continued to attack.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-creates-ipl-history-surpasses-shikhar-dhawan-to-become-player-with-most-1748957307503">Virat Kohli creates IPL history, surpasses Shikhar Dhawan to become player with most…</a></p><p>The duo added 29 runs in short time before Krunal Pandya dismissed Singh for 26. Skipper Shreyas Iyer was caught out seven balls later as Punjab's innings lost the momentum. With Inglis taken out by Pandya on the first ball of 13th over, PBKS slumped to 98/4, still 93 runs away from the target.</p><p>Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh added 38 runs for the fifth wicket to gain some steam but Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets in three balls to effectively close the door on PBKS.</p><p>Needing 47 runs in last three overs, Yash Dayal dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai and Shashank was left to much to do on his own. PBKS eventually managed 184/7 in 20 overs and still remain title less. Shashank remained not out on 61 off 30 balls but it was not enough in the end.</p><p>Earlier, RCB lost the toss and were asked to bat first. Bengaluru opener Phil Salt hit 13 runs in the first over but played one shot too many and was dismissed in the next over. Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal then took RCB through the powerplay unscathed as they finished the first six overs at 55/1.</p><p>Yuzvendra Chahal came to bowl just after the powerplay and dismissed Agarwal (24 off 18) immediately to break the 38-run second wicket partnership. Kohli then added 40 runs with skipper Rajat Patidar before the latter was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson for 26 off 17 balls as RCB slumped to 96/2 in 11th over.</p><p>Kohli (43) was next to go while trying to change gears as RCB lost momentum and looked to finish at score of 170-odd runs. Liam Livingstone (25 off 15), Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10) and Romario Shepherd (17 of 9) then played handy innings to take RCB near to 200-run mark.</p><p>Arshdeen Singh, however, took three wickets in the last over as RCB finished at 190/9 in 20 overs.</p>

Needing 47 runs in last three overs, Yash Dayal dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai and Shashank was left to much to do on his own. PBKS eventually managed 184/7 in 20 overs and still remain title less.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday (June 3) to finally win their maiden trophy. It took RCB 18 seasons to get their hands on the IPL trophy and they won it with some style at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 191, PBKS started well and added 43 runs for the first wicket before a sensational catch by Phil Salt sent back dangerous Priyansh Arya back for 24. PBKS finished the powerplay at 52/1 as Prabhsimran Singh and Josh Inglis continued to attack. Also Read - Virat Kohli creates IPL history, surpasses Shikhar Dhawan to become player with most… The duo added 29 runs in short time before Krunal Pandya dismissed Singh for 26. Skipper Shreyas Iyer was caught out seven balls later as Punjab's innings lost the momentum. With Inglis taken out by Pandya on the first ball of 13th over, PBKS slumped to 98/4, still 93 runs away from the target. Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh added 38 runs for the fifth wicket to gain some steam but Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets in three balls to effectively close the door on PBKS. Needing 47 runs in last three overs, Yash Dayal dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai and Shashank was left to much to do on his own. PBKS eventually managed 184/7 in 20 overs and still remain title less. Shashank remained not out on 61 off 30 balls but it was not enough in the end. Earlier, RCB lost the toss and were asked to bat first. Bengaluru opener Phil Salt hit 13 runs in the first over but played one shot too many and was dismissed in the next over. Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal then took RCB through the powerplay unscathed as they finished the first six overs at 55/1. Yuzvendra Chahal came to bowl just after the powerplay and dismissed Agarwal (24 off 18) immediately to break the 38-run second wicket partnership. Kohli then added 40 runs with skipper Rajat Patidar before the latter was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson for 26 off 17 balls as RCB slumped to 96/2 in 11th over. Kohli (43) was next to go while trying to change gears as RCB lost momentum and looked to finish at score of 170-odd runs. Liam Livingstone (25 off 15), Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10) and Romario Shepherd (17 of 9) then played handy innings to take RCB near to 200-run mark. Arshdeen Singh, however, took three wickets in the last over as RCB finished at 190/9 in 20 overs.

<p>Needing 47 runs in last three overs, Yash Dayal dismissed Azmatullah Omarzai and Shashank was left to much to do on his own. PBKS eventually managed 184/7 in 20 overs and still remain title less.</p>

IPL 2025 Final: RCB break title curse, beat Punjab Kings by 6 runs to win maiden title

<p>Virat Kohli has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the player with the most boundaries in history of the Indian Premier League.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The swashbuckling batsman achieved this feat when he hit Kyle Jamieson for a boundary in the third over of the 2025 IPL final being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday (June 3).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Punjab Kings won the toss in the final and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-vs-pbks-ipl-2025-final-confetti-tells-a-story-here-is-what-it-says-1748952638598"><strong>RCB vs PBKS: IPL 2025 Final confetti tells a story. Here is what it says</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shikhar Dhawan had hit a total of 768 boundaries (2008-2024). The left-handed batsman played for Delhi Capital, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. Dhawan hit 768 boundaries in 222 matches and made a total of 6,769 runs with 106* as his highest score.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Virat crossed the feat in 267 matches. Notably, Virat has only played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the inception of the Indian Premier League, back in 2008. Prior to the final, Kohli had 8,618 runs under his belt with 113* as his highest score.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Here are the top 5 batsman with most boundaries:</strong></h3>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>769*</td></tr><tr><td>Shikhar Dhawan</td><td>768</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner</td><td>663</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>640</td></tr><tr><td>Ajinkya Rahane</td><td>514</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Virat Kohli creates IPL history, surpasses Shikhar Dhawan to become player with most....

Virat Kohli has surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become the player with the most boundaries in history of the Indian Premier League. The swashbuckling batsman achieved this feat when he hit Kyle Jamieson for a boundary in the third over of the 2025 IPL final being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday (June 3). Punjab Kings won the toss in the final and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Also Read: RCB vs PBKS: IPL 2025 Final confetti tells a story. Here is what it says Shikhar Dhawan had hit a total of 768 boundaries (2008-2024). The left-handed batsman played for Delhi Capital, Deccan Chargers, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. Dhawan hit 768 boundaries in 222 matches and made a total of 6,769 runs with 106* as his highest score. Virat crossed the feat in 267 matches. Notably, Virat has only played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru since the inception of the Indian Premier League, back in 2008. Prior to the final, Kohli had 8,618 runs under his belt with 113* as his highest score. Here are the top 5 batsman with most boundaries:

<p>Punjab Kings won the toss in the final and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru</p>

<p>Virat Kohli signalled ‘one more to go’ to his wife, Anushka Sharma, after his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), punching their ticket for the tournament final. RCB reached their fourth IPL final to date, after having lost the previous three (2009, 2011 and 2016), with Virat, his teammates, and all franchise fans in attendance in Mullanpur celebrating this statement win over table-toppers PBKS.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Virat looked elated with RCB’s eight-wicket win inside 11 overs. Though he contributed with a couple of fours in his brief stay (12) at the crease, Kohli remained an integral part of the team’s success this season, having amassed 626 runs in 15 contested matches. With his team now playing the summit clash, Kohli and RCB are just one win away from realising their dream of winning an IPL final.</p><h3>Watch Video –</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From doubted to destined. RCB’s in the IPL 2025 FINAL after a lot of grit, grind and glorious cricket! 🔥👑<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/vohcGJzbsg">pic.twitter.com/vohcGJzbsg</a></p>&mdash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets/status/1928141556436840698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Besides, RCB maintained their away win record this season. After creating history by becoming the first team ever to win all away matches in a season, RCB stretched its streak with one more in Qualifier 1, stamping its authority this year. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-suyash-sharma-wreaks-havoc-with-dream-spell-as-rcb-narrow-pbks-in-qualifier-1-of-ipl-2025-playoffs-1748530439909"><strong>Watch: Suyash Sharma wreaks havoc with dream spell as RCB narrow PBKS in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 Playoffs</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Unlike how it panned out in the previous game, RCB bowlers did an incredible job in New Chandigarh by reducing batting-heavy PBKS to just 101 in the first innings. Sending them to bat first after winning the toss, RCB seamers picked four wickets inside the Powerplay, including removing their captain Shreyas Iyer and star batter Josh Inglis; two openers – Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh got out inside the first six overs too.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Marcus Stoinis tried saving Punjab’s sinking ship but failed, as spinner Suyash Sharma wreaked havoc with three wickets in the middle overs. Returning Josh Hazlewood picked as many as PBKS were all out inside 15 overs.</p><h2>Salt rubs salt on Punjab’s wounds<br>&nbsp;</h2><p>Phil Salt was the star of the second innings, hitting an unbeaten and match-winning fifty (56 off 27 balls).&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, Punjab found early success in Kohli’s wicket, with Kyle Jamieson accounting for the Indian great; the debutant Musheer Khan removed RCB’s Impact Sub Mayank Agarwal on 19.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Those two were the only wickets that fell in the second innings, as RCB completed the run chase with utter ease.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>They will now face the winner of the Qualifier 2 (Sunday) on Tuesday (May 3) in the IPL 2025 final.</p>

IPL 2025 Kohli signals one more to go to wife Anushka as RCB fans celebrate lop sided win in Qualifier 1

Virat Kohli signalled ‘one more to go’ to his wife, Anushka Sharma, after his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), beat hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), punching their ticket for the tournament final. RCB reached their fourth IPL final to date, after having lost the previous three (2009, 2011 and 2016), with Virat, his teammates, and all franchise fans in attendance in Mullanpur celebrating this statement win over table-toppers PBKS. Virat looked elated with RCB’s eight-wicket win inside 11 overs. Though he contributed with a couple of fours in his brief stay (12) at the crease, Kohli remained an integral part of the team’s success this season, having amassed 626 runs in 15 contested matches. With his team now playing the summit clash, Kohli and RCB are just one win away from realising their dream of winning an IPL final. Watch Video –

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru will now face the winner of the Qualifier 2 (Sunday) on Tuesday (May 3) in the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2025: Kohli signals ‘one more to go’ to wife Anushka, as RCB fans celebrate lop-sided win in Qualifier 1

<p>It was in 2016 that Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in the season but Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still failed to win the IPL title. Nine years on, RCB are having one of their best seasons and Kohli is again leading in run scoring for them.</p><p>Kohli currently has 602 runs after 14 league stage games - the fifth most and 77 behind orange cap leader Sai Sudharsan's 679. This is the fifth time Kohli has 600+ runs in an IPL season - the most for any player in history.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-am-not-coach-gambhir-breaks-silence-on-shreyas-iyer-snub-from-india-squad-for-england-tests-1748506834686">'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests</a></p><p>The batter has also crossed 9K runs for RCB for which he has been playing since IPL's inception back in 2008. Kohli is in great touch this season - having hit eight fifties in 14 innings which are the most for any batter.</p><p>Kohli's runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).</p><p>Kohli's success with the bat has translated into RCB's result as well. The Rajat Patidar-led team finished second on the points table after the league stage with 18 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses.</p><p>This is one of the best years RCB are having as they look forward to end the title drought which has been going on for 18 years.</p><p>The winner of the RCB vs PBKS will move directly into the final which is set to be played on June 3 while the loser will get another opportunity to make it to the final by playing in the Qualifier 2 - the perk of finishing in the top two.</p><p>The losing team of Qualifier 1 will play the winner of MI vs GT Eliminator game (May 30) in Qualifier 2 on June 1.</p>

Kohli's 602 runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).

It was in 2016 that Virat Kohli scored 973 runs in the season but Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still failed to win the IPL title. Nine years on, RCB are having one of their best seasons and Kohli is again leading in run scoring for them. Kohli currently has 602 runs after 14 league stage games - the fifth most and 77 behind orange cap leader Sai Sudharsan's 679. This is the fifth time Kohli has 600+ runs in an IPL season - the most for any player in history. Also Read - 'I am not...,' Coach Gambhir breaks silence on Shreyas Iyer's snub from India squad for England Tests The batter has also crossed 9K runs for RCB for which he has been playing since IPL's inception back in 2008. Kohli is in great touch this season - having hit eight fifties in 14 innings which are the most for any batter. Kohli's runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). Kohli's success with the bat has translated into RCB's result as well. The Rajat Patidar-led team finished second on the points table after the league stage with 18 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses. This is one of the best years RCB are having as they look forward to end the title drought which has been going on for 18 years. The winner of the RCB vs PBKS will move directly into the final which is set to be played on June 3 while the loser will get another opportunity to make it to the final by playing in the Qualifier 2 - the perk of finishing in the top two. The losing team of Qualifier 1 will play the winner of MI vs GT Eliminator game (May 30) in Qualifier 2 on June 1.

<p>Kohli's 602 runs have come at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 148 with a best of 73 not out which came against Punjab Kings and they face the same team in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).</p>

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