Virat kohli masterclass leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style

June 1, 2026 9:27 AM

Virat kohli masterclass leads Royal Challengers Bengaluru to IPL title defence in style

India veteran Virat Kohli produced an explosive knock as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans to retain their Indian Premier League title on Sunday. Bengaluru, who ended a 17-season drought by winning their maiden IPL title last year, carried that momentum into this season and chased down 156 with ease in 18 overs. Put into bat, Gujarat never found their footing against Bengaluru's incisive bowling, losing their in-form openers in the powerplay and managing...

I have never seen anything quite like it: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak on IPL final atmosphere

June 4, 2025 2:19 PM

I have never seen anything quite like it: Former UK PM Rishi Sunak on IPL final atmosphere

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, added a touch of star power to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final, as they were spotted in the stands of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, cheering for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The couple, known for their Bengaluru roots and love for cricket, joined the sea of red and gold in the grand finale against the Punjab Kings. Sunak was seen celebrating the wicket of Josh Inglis while sitting next to ICC...