Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at the

The ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season has once again placed Virat Kohli under the spotlight, but this time for reasons beyond his on-field performance. A recent statement attributed to Kohli about possibly quitting cricket had sparked widespread speculation, debates, and concern among fans. However

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their IPL 2026 encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The win was built on a disciplined bowling display and a controlled chase, extending RCB’s strong run in the tournament. RCB’s bowling attack set the tone early, dismantling LSG’s batting lineup and restricting them to 146 all out. The standout performer was Rasikh Dar, who pr

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have established themselves as one of the most commercially valuable and widely followed franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), combining strong global appeal with a long and eventful competitive history. The team was originally purchased in 2008 for $111.6 million by Indian businessman Vijay Mallya. Ownership later transitioned to United Spirits Limited, controlled by global beverage company Diageo. In 2026, the franchise entered a new phase after being

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) began their IPL 2026 title defense in style, with a ruthless six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening match of the season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. Chasing a challenging target of 202, RCB completed the task in just 15.4 overs, with 26 balls to spare, sending an early warning to the rest of the league. RCB's Clinical Performance with the Bat Devdutt Padikkal, in his first m

Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, has proven his commitment to the game by choosing to lead North Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy. Despite having just completed a physically demanding five-match Test series against England, where he scored an impressive 754 runs, second only to Sunil Gavaskar’s record, Gill is setting an example for his fellow cricketers by opting to play in domestic tournaments. Thi

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket team captain, has spoken out about the absence of cricketing giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s recent Test series against England. With both players announcing their retirements just before the series, Ganguly’s verdict on the Shubman Gill-led team, which managed to level the series despite these voids, was clear: "Indian cricket stops for no one."

Shubman Gill's stellar performance on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, has made headlines. The Indian Test captain and opening batter scored a century, adding several impressive feats to his cricketing career. With his brilliant knock, Gill became just the second Indian captain, after batting legend Virat Kohli, to score a hundred at Edgbaston in a Test match. Gill's remarkab

England star Jos Buttler has praised Shubman Gill’s leadership qualities, saying the young Indian cricketer is poised to be a perfect combination of former Test captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill has been handed the reins of India’s Test team following Rohit’s retirement and will lead the side in the high-stakes five-match series against England starting June 20, 2025. Buttler, who played u

In a candid revelation, South African legend AB de Villiers has shared that his close friendship with Indian cricket star Virat Kohli hit a rough patch after a sensitive personal moment was unintentionally exposed. Speaking in an interview with Cricket.com, de Villiers confirmed that Kohli stopped speaking to him for several months after he inadvertently revealed the couple's closely guarded secret Anushka Sharma’s second pregnancy during a

Cricket icon Virat Kohli shared a deeply personal and emotional tribute on Father's Day, remembering his late father, Prem Nath Kohli, and the moment that defined his values. In a heartfelt Instagram post shared on Sunday, June 15, Kohli opened up about a pivotal life lesson he received as a young aspiring cricketer one that continues to guide his career and life to this day. Kohli recalled an early opportunity w

As Indian cricket transitions into a new era, Shubman Gill is set to lead the national Test side for the first time in the upcoming five-match series against England, starting June 20 at Headingley. With the recent retirements of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, all eyes are now on the 25-year-old opener, who will take charge of a young and evolving Indian squad. Ahead of the high-profile tour, Gill opened up about the leadership challenge and the uncer

Celebrations marking Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s long-awaited IPL 2025 victory ended in tragedy as stampedes at two locations in Bengaluru claimed at least 11 lives. The chaos unfolded outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and the Vidhana Soudha, where the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and state officials were holding felicitation events for the RCB squad. The disaster began when tens of thousands of

After an emotional finale to IPL 2025, Virat Kohli has hinted at his retirement timeline while ruling out any role as an ‘Impact Player’ in the future. Kohli, who finally lifted the IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bangalore after 18 years of relentless dedication, declared his intent to continue playing only in a full-capacity role until he officially retires. The emotional moment saw Kohli drop to his knees and kiss the Motera turf after Josh Ha

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final. The historic victory marked a monumental moment for one of the league’s most popular franchises, and triggered a wave of celebrations across social media. Among the many emotional responses was one from the team’s original founder, Vijay Mallya, who shared heartfelt messages reflecting o

The Indian Premier League 2025 came to a thrilling end as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the grand final. In a high-intensity match held under the lights, Rajat Patidar, the newly appointed RCB captain, led from the front as he received the coveted IPL trophy from ICC chief Jay Shah. Patidar was joined on stage by his jubilant teammates, including the ever-loyal Virat Kohli, in what became an emotional and historic moment fo

The grand finale of IPL 2025 is set for June 3 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings battle for their maiden title. After 17 long years and 18 attempts, RCB are finally back in an IPL final, driven by the dreams of fans and the fire of Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, PBKS are chasing their own piece of history, with captain Shreyas Iyer in the form of his life, both as a batter and a leader.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created IPL history on Tuesday night with a thrilling six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), scripting an unbeaten away record in the 2025 season a first in the league’s history under the traditional home-and-away format. Stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma led the charge with a sensational unbeaten 85, helping RCB pull off their highest-ever successful run chase in the IPL and the third-highest in tournament history. They chased down a daunting 228

Virat Kohli has etched his name deeper into Indian Premier League (IPL) history by becoming the first-ever batter to score over 9000 runs for a single team in Men’s T20 cricket. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli reached the landmark during his match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, achieving the feat when he crossed 24 runs. The milestone also included a brisk half-century in 27 balls, ultimately ending his innings at 54. Kohli now stands at 9004 runs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced a major setback in their quest for a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 points table after a 42-run defeat to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Lucknow. With just one league match remaining, RCB’s road to the top two is no longer solely in their hands. While a win in their final fixture is now non-negotiable, the team must also rely on other match outcomes and a favorable Net Run Rate (NRR) scenario to edge ahead. After the loss, RCB remains on 1