Royal Challengers bang for the buck: Another Kohli special on a RCB-controlled ball to ball final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Virat Kohli's exceptional batting performance was a key factor in their victory. The tournament saw numerous team and individual records broken, including the highest team total chase and the most sixes hit in a season. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also set a new record for individual sixes.
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Virat Kohli Praised As 'Heartbeat' Of RCB Dressing Room After Back-To-Back IPL Wins
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower hailed Virat Kohli as the heartbeat of the team's dressing room after they won their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL).
Kohli Praised As 'Heartbeat' Of RCB Dressing Room After Back-To-Back IPL Wins
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower hailed Virat Kohli as the heartbeat of the team's dressing room after they won their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL).
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Virat Kohli Is King: How Foreign Media Reacted To RCB's Back-To-Back IPL Titles
Virat Kohli was the star performer once again as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to clinch the IPL 2026 title.
Kohli Is King: How Foreign Media Reacted To RCB's Back-To-Back IPL Titles
Virat Kohli was the star performer once again as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to clinch the IPL 2026 title.
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RCB Star Suspended From IPL Game Day After Winning 2026 Title. Here's Why
A day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 title, their star batter Tim David has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee
IPL 2026: David Fined 50% Match Fee, To Miss 2027 Season Opener After Collecting Two Demerit Points
Indian Premier League: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) big-hitting batter Tim David has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee and will miss the opening game of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after collecting two demerit points for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach during the five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. David, who hit 24 off 17 balls in the final, was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct, which relates to throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment such as a water bottle) at or near a Player, Team Official, Umpire, Match Referee or any other third person in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during a Match. The incident occurred in the 10th over of the first innings when, following the fall of a wicket, David threw an ice bag aggressively in the direction of onfield umpire Nitin Menon. The Match Referee, former India pacer Javagal Srinath, imposed the sanction after David admitted to the offence and accepted the punishment. This was Davids third Level 1 offence of the season. He had earlier committed breaches in Match 20, for which he was docked one demerit point, and in Match 54, which resulted in two demerit points. With the latest sanction, David has now accumulated five demerit points in total. As per the IPLs Code of Conduct regulations, accumulation of five demerit points triggers a onematch suspension. Accordingly, David, who made 305 runs in 16 games this season, will miss RCBs opening fixture of the next IPL season or, if he represents another franchise in the first game of IPL 2027. RCB defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final to secure their second consecutive title, but Davids suspension means the franchise will begin their title defence next year without one of their experienced finishers. As per the IPLs Code of Conduct regulations, accumulation of five demerit points triggers a onematch suspension. Accordingly, David, who made 305 runs in 16 games this season, will miss RCBs opening fixture of the next IPL season or, if he represents another franchise in the first game of IPL 2027. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajat Patidar added himself to the record books by becoming the first captain to win the IPL in each of his first two seasons. He is only the third skipper to secure backtoback IPL triumphs after MS Dhoni (2010 and 2011) and Rohit Sharma (2019 and 2020). Article Source: IANS
Virat Kohli Sees Krunal Pandya Flexing Five IPL Titles, Gives Him Cheeky RCB 'Reminder'. Watch
Krunal Pandya had a big role to play in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title run. He scored 226 runs in 16 matches while also taking 14 wickets
With Royal Challengers Bengaluru: With Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their second successive IPL title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, the back-to-back wins are not the product of fortune, but of deliberate design, meticulous auction strategy and a dressing room culture being rock-solid in nature. For years, RCB were always regarded as a franchise that had a lot of stars, but were hugely imbalanced batting always got the big money, with bowling being their perennial weak link. But after Andy Flower and Mo Bobat took over as head coach and Director of Cricket respectively, RCB began to have a strong, well-balanced unit which is evident in their back-to-back IPL wins delighting franchise T20 cricket's most passionate fan base. I suppose when Andy and I first joined the franchise and we obviously had a first year that was a season of two halves and pretty challenging. Then we had the benefit of a mega auction and a bit of a reset, having learned some really strong lessons in the year before. The opportunity also to introduce Rajat as a new captain, which felt like a blank slate for us. At that point, I probably looked at this cycle and having come through a really good auction, we were very ambitious and optimistic about what we could do with this squad. I never came here or felt like we wouldn't achieve the elusive first trophy. I know that many teams had tried and many management teams and players had tried over lots of years to try and win that first trophy. I never really doubted that we would do that. I suppose I always had it in my mind that once we won that first one, we needed to not settle for that as being what we've come here to do or what we're all getting together to do, because like any sports team, you want to have almost like a bit of an infinite goal that you're just always striving towards achieving something that constantly inspires your fans, said Bobat in the virtual press conference organised by RCB on Monday. On strategy, Bobat was equally emphatic, revealing that a top-two finish in the group stage was always the north star. So, how has it been different? Well, last year through the season, as we built our confidence, it felt like something we had to achieve and get done and almost tick off that first milestone, whereas this year has felt quite different. From the moment we finished last season, we've tried to push people to be ambitious about going again. There's been probably a deeper confidence amongst the player group this year and probably us as well as a management group around what the players are capable of, which obviously comes from success. Across both seasons, I've probably been personally quite keen and fixed on trying to achieve top two, because I think the 14 game group stage is quite a gruelling campaign. If you can put yourself in a position to finish top two, I think everybody knows historically what that means for your chances. So I guess part of my role is setting that bigger picture ambition and having something on the horizon that everyone's working towards. Andy is excellent at getting people to focus on what's coming in front of us and the game and the game ahead because it's certainly one of the things that I think he did brilliantly, he added. Among the critical changes that RCB have made to the make-up of the squad over the last two auctions is going in search of proven, experienced players rather than taking a punt at unknowns. It meant they had a compact squad at their disposal. I don't know whether you can win a competition at the auction. I think you can probably lose one at the auction. It's quite hard to undo things that you then either regret or don't like about your team structure, or even personnel, once you've got through your first mega auction, and then you're only dealing with mini auctions in the subsequent years. So I would probably say, in my still fairly limited experience, that I'm not sure you win a competition at the auction, but you can certainly lose one there. Then it gets quite difficult in the mini auction years. You're right it's funny - when we finished our mega auction, I think we were ranked second bottom for the quality of the squad by quite a lot of broadcasters and a lot of experts, and many people had us to finish last. That was certainly nothing that affected our thought process or psychology. We were clear on what we were trying to build as a squad in terms of team structure. We were quite clear on the attributes and characteristics that we wanted from players. That's a combination of skill and character. Both of those things are really important and we got pretty much everything we wanted and more at the auction. So we came out of that auction very happy, like most teams tend to do after an auction, but pretty confident that we could do the things that we wanted to do. It's obvious when anyone looks at our squad that we've massively valued experience across key roles. Andy mentioned some of the names earlier, and having the likes of Virat and Rajat as retentions was a really good start, he recalled. The franchise's emphasis on battle-hardened experience was a conscious and calculated call. But then adding players of the calibre of Phil Salt, Tim David, Bhuvi, Hazlewood, Krunal - these are battle-hardened men, and that's quite important, I think, in a competition as demanding as the IPL - the games come thick and fast. You've got to be able to move on from defeats quite quickly, and you need guys that are really calm under pressure. I once heard a phrase used about another elite sportsman that always stuck with me, that some of the best sportsmen, the pressure moments, find them, if that makes sense. We've got quite a few players where the pressure moments gravitate towards them. They seem to be in the middle when these things are happening. Yesterday, our bowling was a great example of that. Bhuvi and Hazlewood started brilliantly, Krunal doing his thing. Great contributions from others, of course. Both Duffy and Rasikh were obviously excellent. The pressure always finds Virat. He finds a way to be in the thick of things when the game's on the line. That's what champion players do. We valued all of those things when we put our squad together. Before we played our first game or bowled our first ball, we were confident that we had a squad that could be competitive. As we described, the confidence builds through the season and a huge amount goes into auction prep. You've probably seen some of our auction videos and seen some of the detail that we go into. As I said, I don't think you win the competition at the auction, but it can make a really big difference. Once you've got that squad together, you've still got to get the togetherness going. You've still got to get them to deliver on their roles and create an environment where they can really go and showcase their strengths. Obviously, a lot of that goes down to the changing room environment that Rajat and Andy have built and created. Flower also threw light on RCB's coaching and scouting infrastructure - specifically on their Indian coaches - Dinesh Karthik (batting coach and mentor), Omkar Salvi (bowling coach), and Malolan Rangarajan (the spin bowling coach and talent identification head, apart from being WPL head coach), whose contributions he described as indispensable to the title success. Well, a couple of things there. Firstly, Mo has set up a scouting system here at RCB that is still in its growth, in its initial phases of growth really. We had the scouts with us at the game last night. They were watching with their families. They came to the after party here at the hotel and it was great to see them all there and that is an important part of what we do in preparation. It is really important to get the best people in the room and we have got a really nice group of scouts. When I say nice, they are guys we trust their cricket opinions. We trust that they are doing their due diligence and they are good guys to have in the system. So Malolan has been with RCB for a number of years and has also been instrumental in setting up that scouting system with Mo. So we trust that and we are going to build on that. The Indian coaches that we have got on our books have been absolutely crucial to the success that we have had so far. Omkar Salvi is one of the nicest men I have ever met and he has been great for us for a couple of seasons. He is an experienced head coach, a very good observer and gives me his very clear opinions when I ask for them. I think he is a bowling coach that the bowlers like working with and trust. So those are all amazing qualities for us to have amongst our coaching staff. Malolan plays a more general role. He does specifically coach the spinners and I know that KP and Suyash trust him completely. But he also plays a wider role not only on the scouting but certainly in our auction prep. Also he is a smart guy and he knows the game. He has also head coached before and having his brain for us to access is really important to our decision making processes. DK is a different kettle of fish altogether - full of energy, ideas and he is a great energy to have around. I think he is a bowling coach that the bowlers like working with and trust. So those are all amazing qualities for us to have amongst our coaching staff. Malolan plays a more general role. He does specifically coach the spinners and I know that KP and Suyash trust him completely. But he also plays a wider role not only on the scouting but certainly in our auction prep. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His energy for the batting group has been unquenchable and I have enjoyed watching him work with our batting group. I know that he has earned the trust of even guys like Virat. So he has done an amazing job for us and to have those three Indian coaches on our books, I think we are very fortunate in that regard and without their influence, I am sure we would not be sitting quite in the same position that we are this morning, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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First 17 seasons, no title. The next two resulted in triumphs. That's the story of Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Differences Between 2025 And 2026 Campaigns Is Deeper Confidence Within RCB Set-up, Says Flower
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower said the biggest difference between the 2025 and 2026 title winning campaigns was the deeper level of confidence within the squad this year, while acknowledging the lessons of 2024 season also immensely shaped their pursuits of being a trophy winning team. Having won their first IPL title in 2025 and break an 18-year drought in process, RCB joined the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the third team in the IPL to win the tournament successively. If the 2025 win had tons of emotions around, the 2026 triumph was the sign of a confident unit completing the job of defending the title in clinical fashion. There are definite differences between 2025 and 2026 campaigns. But I would also mention the 2024 season, because that was instrumental in setting our determination to do things a little bit differently. The very tough first half of 2024 gave us real clarity about certain strategic things that we wanted to employ, and it gave us the courage through almost through desperation to take those measures. Then we've had 2025 where we were walking into the unknown a little. As RCB had never won the title before, so there was a lot of tension and uncertainty around getting into playoffs and then obviously lifting the trophy. This year has felt a little bit different. I think there's a deeper level of confidence in our squad. Our squad contains a number of very experienced and very successful cricketers, and having the likes of Virat and Bhuvi and Hazelwood and KP in that squad makes it a lot easier for us, the coaching and management team. So that deeper level of confidence after lifting last year's trophy certainly made this year feel slightly different. Didn't make it any easier, but certainly going into playoffs, there was a deeper level of confidence, I think, in the squad, which you may have seen in some of the performances. So they felt very different, but both very satisfying from a professional point and personal point of view, Flower said in a virtual press conference on Monday. Asked on how hes been influential in keeping the RCB culture going for three seasons, including spending more time with the players who didnt get much game time in the high-pressure tournament, Flower explained, There are always challenges and a long list of them you've got a big squad of players to look after. You've got obviously a variety of different people to gather together and get them heading in one direction. You've got young and old, experienced and inexperienced, different nationalities. So, from a professional point of view, it's a really fascinating challenge to get a group of such different characters together and make them cohesive around the task of taking on these other excellent franchises. So, Mo (Bobat, RCB Director of Cricket) and I both really like those challenges. The cultural part around the players that didn't play or didn't play much is a really important part of I'm reticent to say only the success of a cricket squad or a franchise, but more about the feeling that is generated within that group. It's really important to look after people and I've learned those lessons over the years, particularly as a young head coach, how important that is. Those players that aren't playing all the time, they still need to feel valued and also feel as if they're progressing themselves. I think one of the biggest drivers in the human condition is to feel as if you're making progress in the world. We want everyone that's sitting out and not getting the opportunity to showcase what they can do in match situations. We want them also to feel as if they are developing themselves. So, we put as much energy as possible into looking after those players as well. It's not easy because you do have to prioritize those 12 players that are taking the field every few days. But it was lovely to see some young players like Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan come from India under19s. I watched them during the Under19 World Cup where I was commentating. It was lovely to see them go about their business, work at improving themselves. They were listening and watching people like Virat go about their business and you can learn lessons in that sort of environment if you're open to progress and they were, he said. Flower also gave the example of India batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer of a player who didnt get game time initially, but made his chances count whenever the combination changed. With a finger injury keeping Phil Salt out, Iyer seamlessly fitted into opening the batting alongside Virat Kohli and hit 209 runs in seven games, including giving a fast start in the final. But the best example, I think, of people sitting out and making sure that they were ready to contribute to the overall cause was Venkatesh Iyer. He sat out after all his experiences, winning IPLs and playing for India. He had to sit out and be really patient and make sure that he was ready to contribute when he got the chance. He never knew when or if that chance was going to come. When it did come, each time he made contributions. It was such a wonderful example of a mature young man being humble enough to take the bad news on the chin that he wasn't going to get initial opportunities, but to make sure that he was competitive and ready when he got the chance and that's what he did. He was a big contributing factor to us closing out this tournament. So you rightly focus on a really important part of the franchise cricket world, that sort of environment that we operate in for 10 or 11 weeks of the year and we work hard at trying to get that as right as you can. You can't be perfect, but you do your best to get it as right as you can, he added. Flower further said the confidence gained from last years breakthrough title was visible in the squads composure this season. Well, I'm glad that it's observable. Sometimes when you're actually in the dressing room or in the dugout or in the training area, you're getting a very closeup view of stuff. But it's nice to see, it's nice to hear that even from an external viewpoint, you're seeing that level of confidence. I alluded to it a little earlier - there was a little more jeopardy and uncertainty around last year's title chase and after winning the trophy last year, and then after playing some outstanding cricket through the group phase this year, our confidence levels have increased. It's also fair to say that you didn't observe many nerves. There would have been a lot of nervous people in our dressing room, in our dugout. I was certainly one of them, but that deeper level of confidence that comes from testing yourselves against good opposition or in challenging circumstances, and proving to yourself or proving to yourselves as a group that you are not only able to handle whatever's thrown at you. But you're able to thrive in that highpressure environment and that produces real confidence. You saw and you would have observed some of that. The other thing about our group feeling confident is we've got some characters in our dressing room that inspire that level of calmness and confidence. We've spoken at length about Virat already today, but bowlers like Hazelwood, Bhuvi and KP, those guys are calm under pressure. The pressure in the IPL is similar to the pressure that you would experience in the playoff stages of World Cups or in Big Ashes matches. Having people there that have been there and done it before, come through in adversity before, those are deeper, stronger levels of confidence than you might have in other individuals that hadn't had those experiences before. But you're able to thrive in that highpressure environment and that produces real confidence. You saw and you would have observed some of that. The other thing about our group feeling confident is we've got some characters in our dressing room that inspire that level of calmness and confidence. We've spoken at length about Virat already today, but bowlers like Hazelwood, Bhuvi and KP, those guys are calm under pressure. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Hazelwood's the same, and we've seen what KP's done. KP's level of confidence, you could easily just attribute it to, he's had five IPL wins in 11 seasons. How amazing is that for different teams? So I think that's what you're observing, and we'd like to build on that for the next season as well, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
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PV Sindhu Sends Special 'Lucky Charm' Message To RCB After IPL 2026 Victory
PV Sindhu joined the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence, sharing a heartfelt and humorous message that paid tribute to the franchise's long-awaited rise and its passionate fanbase.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sweeps IPL Awards -- But Is Too Young To Drive Prize
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it.The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches. On Sunday he was named most valuable player, despite his team Rajasthan Royals narrowly failing to reach the final, and he also scooped the Orange Cap for leading the batting charts. He was also named emerging player of the season, among other prizes. The boy wonder was gifted a car, a TATA Sierra SUV, which at top price comes in at 2.1 million rupees ($22,000). His total prize money was over $57,000. However, he won't be able to get behind the wheel in the near future because the minimum driving age in India is 18. It feels good, but I'm feeling a little pressure because I'm here for an interview, Sooryavanshi said on winning the awards. But yes, it's a proud moment, it feels great, and I'll try to do even better next season. Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight title after they beat Gujarat Titans in the final in Ahmedabad. Player of the match Kohli was seen speaking to Sooryavanshi during the presentation ceremony well past midnight. Sooryavanshi struck 97 and 96 in his final two innings of this edition of the IPL, adding to the growing clamour for him to earn a maiden call-up to the senior national team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score According to Indian media, Sooryavanshi has been included in a 30-member of probables for the Asian Games in September-October in Japan.
Virat Kohli Dubbed 'Heartbeat' Of IPL Champions In Coach Flower Tribute
Virat Kohli was hailed as the heartbeat of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after his unbeaten 75 secured a second straight IPL championship. The 37-year-old Kohli was there at the end as Bengaluru chased 156 to beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Dubbed the chase master, Kohli finished with a six and a total of 675 runs in the T20 tournament. Virat, I know you get a lot of attention and quite rightly, head coach Andy Flower said in a Royal Challengers Bengaluru video tribute released Monday. But I don't want to downplay that, because you are a heartbeat in this dressing room. Kohli got the team off to a flying start in a 62-run opening stand with Venkatesh Iyer and later anchored the chase. He hammered Gujarat pace bowler Kagiso Rabada for two fours and a six to set the tone for his team's domination at the 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, which was packed with Kohli fans. He relishes these situations, he looks forward to these situations where he can show how good a player he is, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar told Sports Today. What kind of a temperament he has, the winning mindset that he has. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said: Virat doesn't need any trophies. He is a trophy himself. Bengaluru and Kohli have been on a roll in the T20 tournament since winning their first IPL crown at the 18th attempt last year. Bengaluru finished top of the 10-team table after the league stage and hammered Gujarat in the first play-off for a direct entry into the final. A majority of the 90,000 crowd seemed to be wearing Kohli's number 18 shirt, with chants of Kohli, Kohli filling the air. I always say we don't have seven home games, we probably have 14, Kohli said after being named player of the match. Everywhere we go, we have fans cheering the team and really getting behind us. I mean, GT are probably the home side, but you see 90 percent of the guys are RCB fans. Their support is priceless. The team will not stage any public homecoming with the trophy on Monday. A victory parade for their inaugural title win a year ago resulted in a stampede and crush outside Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium that killed 11 people. Obviously, you feel bad -- you lost your fans after winning the game, Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar said after this year's win. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Not just fans, they are the family members. I always want to dedicate this trophy to them. I don't have words to express that feeling.
IPL 2026: Were Very Lucky To Have Kohli In The RCB Dressing Room, Says Andy Flower
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said the franchise is very lucky to have veteran batter Virat Kohli in the dressing room, hailing the former skippers hunger and drive as genuinely inspiring after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 crown with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Kohli smashed a majestic 42-ball 75 not out, laced with nine fours and three sixes, as RCB completed a chase of 156 to retain the title they won at the same venue in 2025. Kohli also reached his fifty in 25 balls the fastest hes reached the half-century mark in his history of playing the IPL. You asked about Virats hunger and how that affects him. When I was in the dressing room last night after the game, I mentioned it actually. His hunger and drive its genuinely inspiring. Even for older blokes like me, seeing someone as hungry and driven, as disciplined and as ambitious as he still is, its wonderful to witness. And were very lucky to have him in the dressing room. He sets certain standards, like standards of intensity in the field, for instance, that means that anyone falling below those is going to stand out like a sore thumb. So we dont need coaches driving intensity on standards in the field, for instance, because hes living it and doing it. And everyone else has to raise their games to get anywhere near it, Flower said in a virtual press conference on Monday. The former Zimbabwe captain, who coached England to the 2010 Mens T20 World Cup title win, added, He works hard at his game, but you can see that he loves it as well. He loves batting. He loves hitting a ball. He loves the feeling of the ball meeting the middle of the bat. I would imagine the craft and mastery that he feels when hes got a bat in his hands. Again, those standards are easy for people in our training sessions to see, and certainly it just helps everyone head in the right direction. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar also acknowledged Kohlis influence on his own leadership journey after being appointed the sides captain ahead of winning their first title in the 2025 season. Regarding Virat bhai, as I said in many press conferences and interviews, his presence makes a lot of difference. For me, it's great learning. Whenever Im around him on the field and off the field, I always notice him. I dont speak much, but I always notice him. But whenever I have some kind of doubts regarding the leadership role or taking any decision, I always go to Virat bhai. For me, its a great opportunity to learn from the best and the greats of cricket. So, their ideas, inputs, and experience are definitely helping me a lot to grow in my new leadership role, he said. Under Patidars captaincy, RCB have now won backtoback IPL titles and have shed their longstanding reputation as perennial underachievers. The Indore-based batter himself had a standout campaign, scoring 501 runs at a strike rate of 192.69, including a matchwinning 93 not out in Qualifier 1. It's not like I had to go in and target the bowlers from ball number one. No one in the team was doing that. It's important to back your instincts. We did a lot of hard work before the tournament with DK (Dinesh Karthik, batting coach-cum-mentor), Flower, and Mo Bobat (Director of Cricket) were also there. There was more clarity about my role. I was pretty clear that if I'm batting in the middle overs, I can maximise and I can take a risk. I like taking risks, so if I am playing in the middle overs phase, I like to maximise every bowler. If I feel I have to go after the attack on my second delivery, I back myself and go with full clarity, he added. Patidar also drew praise from Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, who labelled him the most stylish performer of the season. Responding to the compliment, Patidar said, I have spent a lot of time with Shreyas. In my first season in Ranji, we played Mumbai, and at that time, he scored a lot of runs. There was more clarity about my role. I was pretty clear that if I'm batting in the middle overs, I can maximise and I can take a risk. I like taking risks, so if I am playing in the middle overs phase, I like to maximise every bowler. If I feel I have to go after the attack on my second delivery, I back myself and go with full clarity, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Patidar also mentioned Rajasthan Royals 15yearold opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, as the standout performer of the season. Its pretty clear, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Hes so young, and the way hes dominated this tournament. He just didnt play; he dominated every top bowler. So the way he played his shots, hes amazing. Whenever I saw him on TV, it was just superb. I wish him luck. Article Source: IANS
Wont allow Gujarat to snatch Karnatakas IPL events again, says Shivakumar
Taking a firm stance, Karnataka's Chief Minister designate DK Shivakumar vows to protect the state's cricketing interests. The recent decision to shift the IPL 2026 finals from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad has ignited a commitment to action.
NH-544G: 5,378-crore Bengaluru-Vijayawada corridor to cut 110 km and up to 4 hours off the journey
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Anand Mahindra's Monday motivation: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title, Anand Mahindra shared a heartfelt tribute to Virat Kohli, calling his journey a lesson in loyalty, commitment and belief. The industrialist's post struck a chord online as fans celebrated not just RCB's triumph, but the perseverance of a player who waited nearly two decades to lift the trophy and then helped his team defend it the very next year.
IPL 2026: RCB To Not Come To Bengaluru As Bobat, Patidar Hail Use Of Data And Analytics In Title Win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) crown. Well, firstly, I don't think any of us are going to Bangalore, unfortunately. I'm traveling back to the UK tomorrow. Rajat, I'm sure, will be heading home to his family and I think Andy's got a holiday planned. So we'll have to wait a little bit longer before we can get back amongst our fans and to enjoy some of their excitement and happiness, which is always nice to experience, Mo Bobat, RCBs Director of Cricket, told IANS in a virtual press conference on Monday. With the afterglow of the championship win still high, Bobat and skipper Rajat Patidar stated that the franchises balanced approach to data and analytics, especially roping in Freddie Wilde as their lead analyst, has been a key factor in them transforming as a title-winning unit since 2025. For the longest time, RCB were the IPLs biggest underachievers a star-studded unit who would always fall short of winning the trophy when it mattered the most. But since 2025, that narrative has undergone a dramatic shift by becoming only the third IPL side to win back-to-back IPL titles. The turnaround has not come not from one marquee signing or a dramatic tactical overhaul. Instead, it has been shaped by a measured, data and evidencebased approach for constructing the squad and preparing for matches. Under Bobat, Wilde, head coach Andy Flower and batting coach-cum-mentor Dinesh Karthik, data and analytics have now become central to how RCB operate and compete as a unit, which in turn has helped them shed the nearly men tag associated with them. In terms of the sort of data related questions, both Andy and I are very similar in our views in that we don't overly focus on data. Data is obviously quite a hot topic in elite sport at the minute. We don't focus too much on that. But what I do think we share in common is a desire to have evidencebased decision making and therefore, by definition, if you want evidence to support your decisions or to inform your decisions, then you're going to pay attention to the data that's available to you. So we really value and we recognize the importance of our judgment as decision makers. We make important decisions about players' careers, about their dreams, about their livelihoods. So, we both think it's our responsibility to do that with an element of rigour. If you're going to do that, then you will pay attention to evidence, information, data, expert opinion, whatever you want to call it. Philosophically, we both believe in that information being a combination of the more objective kind of numbers that can tell you a story, but also what some of our expert eyes and ears see and hear and what they can tell us as well, because it's all information that helps us make those evidencebased decisions. So very balanced view in our sort of in our ways of working and I'd like to think that Rajats experiences that as captain and that we will share insights with him that might be data informed, as well as some of our own gut feel and intuition. A part of the reason why we engaged DK in the role that we engaged him in is that he has a very active tactical mind and we can learn from his many experiences as a person as well, elaborated Bobat. Wilde is the lead analyst of current ILT20 holders Desert Vipers and The Hundred franchise London Spirit, after being with the England mens team. He also came into limelight after authoring a chapter in the Cricket 2.0: Inside the T20 Revolution book titled Why CSK win and why RCB lose. Cut to now, and Wilde has played a key role in turning around RCBs fortunes. So a real mix there and you referenced Freddie and it's important to recognize the quality of his work. We've worked with Freddie for a few years now. He's an outstanding analyst and the things that stand him out, I think, would be he is able to kind of manoeuvre between thinking like an analyst and also thinking and operating a bit like a coach and that's quite nice territory. As someone who can do that, that also means we can trust him in his communication with players and groups in a way that you might not always give sort of analyst responsibilities. He's also quite practically minded. He realizes that the numbers won't always tell the full story. So he appreciates that there is subjectivity and context that binds a lot of the analytics that we'll do. But in short, his contributions have been huge, particularly if you think about things like the importance of building a squad and auction planning, which we invest a lot of preparation and time into. Then we have quite a rigorous planning and review process as we go through the season and Freddie leads a lot of that work alongside Andy. So, obviously, I can't speak much more glowingly about Freddie's work. He's been excellent and a real value add for the franchise, helps players, support staff, coaches on a number of levels. But the headline would be that we're kind of we're very balanced in our view the human and the machine are probably both key parts of our process, explained Bobat. Flower, who added another IPL title to his growing cabinet of winning franchise T20 league trophies as the head coach, gave a little hint about how being data reliant sparked Patidars turnaround in being a ferocious pace hitter in this season. I'm not going to answer anything, but I really want to hear Rajat's answer about the use of data. As per statistics from Cricket-21, Patidar has emerged as one of the most destructive batters against pace in IPL 2026, with his numbers showing a remarkable jump from last season. In 2025, Patidar managed 190 runs in 13 innings against pacers at an average of 23.8 and a strike rate of 143, hitting just six sixes and recording a boundary percentage of 58.9, while his boundary per ball (BPB) ratio stood at 5.3. But in 2026, the turnaround has been emphatic this year. Across the same number of innings, Patidar has piled up 377 runs against pacers at an average of 62.8 and a strike rate of 189. He has cleared the ropes 28 times, with his BPB improving to 3.6 and boundary percentage soaring to 73.2. Patidar credited Wildes expertise for helping him sharpen his batting against pacers, apart from retaining his strengths of bashing spinners. To be honest, it was beautifully explained by Mo regarding Freddie and I can say from my personal experience as well. Four or five times in the IPL, I called Freddie and he said, Freddie, I need some videos of the bowlers, especially spinners who are like Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, where you have to pick their balls from the hand. But in 2026, the turnaround has been emphatic this year. Across the same number of innings, Patidar has piled up 377 runs against pacers at an average of 62.8 and a strike rate of 189. He has cleared the ropes 28 times, with his BPB improving to 3.6 and boundary percentage soaring to 73.2. Patidar credited Wildes expertise for helping him sharpen his batting against pacers, apart from retaining his strengths of bashing spinners. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So I think Freddie helped me a lot in this and that's why I give credit to Freddie. So people always used to say to me that Rajat is a spin basher. But to be honest, I always like to play fast bowling. But if I talk about spin and picking up the bowlers from their hands, the credit goes to Freddie because he helped me a lot, concluded Patidar. Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Man With Pregnant Wife Protests Gridlocking Traffic for VIPs
The incident sparked outrage on social media, following claims that traffic on the Old Airport Road was halted for the movement of the Governor's convoy
Bengaluru: Man protests after pregnant wife stuck in traffic; probe ordered
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Puravankara rises on inking joint development pact for 11.23-acre land parcel in Bengaluru
Mumbai, June 1 (Udaipur Kiran): Puravankara is currently trading at Rs. 219.50, up by 0.60 points or 0.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 218.90 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 221.80 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 221.80 and Rs. 216.20 respectively. So far 3412 shares were traded on ... Read more Puravankara rises on inking joint development pact for 11.23-acre land parcel in Bengaluru
DK Shivakumar Urges Karnataka Students to Uphold Legacy of IISc, ISRO, and HAL
Bengaluru, June 1: Karnatakas appointed Chief Minister and state Congress President, DK Shivakumar, extended his best wishes to students on the commencement of the new academic year on Monday. He emphasized that premier institutions like IISc, NLSIU, ISRO, and HAL are located in Karnataka, urging students to carry forward their legacy. He refrained from commenting ... Read more DK Shivakumar Urges Karnataka Students to Uphold Legacy of IISc, ISRO, and HAL
DKS, Siddaramaiah reach Delhi for cabinet talks with Congress high command
New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah arrived in the national capital on Monday, June 1, to hold consultations with the Congress high command over the composition of the new state cabinet, ahead of the June 3 swearing-in ceremony. Shivakumar, who replaces Siddaramaiah after being formally elected leader of the Congress Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence, sharing a heartfelt and humorous message that paid tribute to the franchise's long-awaited rise and its passionate fanbase. Sindhu, who has been based in Bengaluru in recent years, began her Instagram post with a light-hearted observation linking her move to the city with RCB's recent success. RCB fans, I am not saying I am the lucky charm. But I moved to Bangalore and suddenly you have won the trophy every year since. Do the maths. Huge congratulations to the incredible RCB team, the players, the staff, the ownership and the fans, Sindhu wrote in an Instagram post. The two-time Olympic medallist acknowledged the emotional journey that supporters have endured over the years before finally witnessing sustained success and also reserved special praise for entrepreneur Ananya Birla and her family, who became part of the franchise's ownership group before RCB's recent run of success. This franchise has carried so much emotion, madness, heartbreak, belief and love over the years, and to see it become back-to-back champions is truly special. A big congratulations to my dear friend @ananyabirla and her wonderful family as well. To become owners and immediately win a championship is some serious main character energy. What a start, she added. The badminton star admitted there was one scenario she would have loved to witness in this year's tournament, a final between her hometown franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad and RCB. This franchise has carried so much emotion, madness, heartbreak, belief and love over the years, and to see it become back-to-back champions is truly special. A big congratulations to my dear friend @ananyabirla and her wonderful family as well. To become owners and immediately win a championship is some serious main character energy. What a start, she added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the badminton front, Sindhu's campaign at the recent Singapore Open ended in the quarter-finals, where she lost to world No. 1 An Se-young. The Indian shuttler had looked in strong touch earlier in the tournament, recording straight-games victories over Putri Kusuma Wardani and Riko Gunji before running into the top-seeded South Korean. Article Source: IANS
Puravankara inks joint development pact for 11.23-acre Bengaluru land parcel
Realty firm Puravankara Ltd has secured an 11.23-acre land parcel in Doddagubbi, North Bengaluru. This joint development agreement is valued at Rs 1,100 crore. The project will feature residential apartments with a developable area of 0.74 million sq ft. This move strengthens Puravankara's presence in Bengaluru, its primary market. The company aims for significant sales growth in the coming years.
CM-Designate Shivakumar Shares A Strong Bonding With Matha For Two Decades
Mathas administrative officer Shambu sources told Deccan Chronicle on Monday Shivakumar is scheduled to visit the math soon after taking oath as Chief Minister on Wednesday at 4.05 pm and the swearing-in ceremony will take place at Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru
Karnataka BJP Chief Expresses Condolences for Bengaluru Residents in Himachal Tragedy
Bengaluru, June 1: The President of the Karnataka BJP and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, expressed profound sorrow on Monday over the tragic road accident in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, which claimed the lives of seven residents from Bengaluru. In a statement shared on social media, Vijayendra conveyed his deep sadness upon learning that eight individuals, including ... Read more Karnataka BJP Chief Expresses Condolences for Bengaluru Residents in Himachal Tragedy
Leaked audio puts Zameer Ahmed Khan in spotlight, sparks Congress controversy
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister B Zameer Ahmed Khan has landed in fresh political controversy after an audio clip purportedly in which he is heard discussing support for a Socialist Democratic Party of India (SDPI) candidate during the Davanagere South Assembly bypoll surfaced on social media. The leaked recording, allegedly featuring a conversation between Zameer and Karnataka Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka hijab ban revocation triggers saffron scarfs protests in Hubballi
Bengaluru: As part of a statewide campaign opposing the governments move to allow hijabs in schools in Karnataka, Sri Rama Sena and other Hindutva groups, on Monday, June 1, distributed saffron scarfs outside several institutions premises in Hubbali. Hubballi, Karnataka: In response to the state government allowing hijab in schools and colleges, members of a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru hoteliers call 46 hike in commercial LPG price nominal, say problem is shortage in supply
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling allrounder Krunal Pandya said winning trophies remains his biggest motivation in playing cricket after clinching his fifth IPL crown, as the side defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Pandya, who made 226 runs with the bat and picked 14 scalps in this season, previously tasted IPL winning success with the Mumbai Indians before joining RCB, who have become the third team to win back-to-back titles. Winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation in cricket because theres no feeling quite like lifting a championship. Individual performances and match wins bring happiness, but winning a tournament is something truly special. Throughout my career, Ive always visualised and manifested success at the team level, and Ive been fortunate enough to be part of sides that have achieved that. To win a fifth IPL trophy in eleven years is incredibly satisfying, and Im grateful for the journey and the opportunities that have come my way, said Pandya on JioHotstar. Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had a brilliant season by picking 28 wickets, said he was pleased with the development of younger bowlers like Rasikh Salam in the side. In the final, Rasikh stood out with his line, length and variations to pick 3-27 and be the standout bowler for RCB. As a senior player, you naturally enjoy that responsibility more when you're contributing well yourself because confidence allows you to help others more effectively. When it comes to young bowlers like Rasikh, senior players can guide and support them, but a lot of the credit has to go to the players themselves. Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had a brilliant season by picking 28 wickets, said he was pleased with the development of younger bowlers like Rasikh Salam in the side. In the final, Rasikh stood out with his line, length and variations to pick 3-27 and be the standout bowler for RCB. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yash Dayal did an excellent job last season, and this year Rasikh stepped up and embraced that responsibility as well. Their growth has been a huge positive for the team, he added. Article Source: IANS
BotLab Dynamics teamed up with TCM Platform to deliver a spectacular mid-innings drone show during the 2026 IPL Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) last night, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This was the second IPL drone show performed by the company during this IPL season. BotLab Dynamics' 2026 IPL Final drone show captivated over 128,000 fans in the Narendra Modi Stadium and attracted 3.4 crore live viewers on screen in front of a packed stadium with over 128,000 fans, the BotLab drone show emerged as one of the most talked-about moments of the evening, captivating fans inside the stadium and generating widespread engagement across digital platforms. Kailash Kher sings 'Shiv Tandav' and 'Bam Lahiri' as BotLab Dynamics' drone show lights up the IPL final | Learn more about the drone show The IPL drone show was integrated with a live performance by renowned singer Kailash Kher, whose Tandav-themed musical set provided the foundation for the visually immersive narrative inspired by Lord Shiva. The drone show was live streamed with the artist's performance and was witnessed by 3.4 crore viewers. The aerial storytelling sequence featured IPL highlights interwoven with Shiva-inspired imagery, including a Trishul, Shiv Tandav visuals, the universe held in Shiva's hands, and the iconic IPL trophy. The synchronized progression of these formations created a compelling narrative that resonated strongly with audiences and elevated the entertainment experience beyond a traditional halftime performance. A standout feature of the closing ceremony was BotLab Dynamics' drone screen technology, which transformed an entire fleet of drones into individual pixels of a giant floating screen in the sky. The formation enabled the display of video-like content above one of the world's largest cricket stadiums showing cricket leagues highlights, offering fans a first-of-its-kind visual experience during the IPL's closing ceremony. It was the first time any drone show company in India successfully executed a formation like this. Among all formations, the Shiva-themed visuals attracted exceptional attention both inside the venue and online. Fans across the stadium captured and shared videos of the Trishul and Shiv Tandav sequences, with many describing them as among the most memorable moments of the event. The content quickly gained traction across social media platforms, driving significant organic engagement and audience interaction. Beyond the stadium walls, the performance sparked a wave of user-generated content from viewers watching from nearby residential buildings and rooftops surrounding the venue. The drone light show was visible to audiences within a 10-kilometre radius, prompting an outpouring of excitement as locals enthusiastically shared videos and photos. Social media was flooded with videos showcasing such reactions; with many users expressing a sense of FOMO for missing this 2026 IPL drone show. The event also underscored the increasing importance of experiential marketing in modern sports entertainment. Rather than serving as a standalone performance, it became a shared experience that connected stadium audiences, television viewers, and online communities through a single visual narrative. This IPL drone show marked BotLab Dynamics' 4th major performance in association with the Indian Premier League, further strengthening the company's position as a pioneer who continues to redefine how brands, sporting leagues, and live events connect with audiences. And as the celebrations continue following RCB's championship victory, the fans have started sharing the IPL trophy visuals from the drone show to celebrate the teams victory, helping the show gain even more traction. Here's what the team had to say about the show : The overwhelming volume of user-generated content following the IPL Final Drone Show reinforced what we set out to achieve: creating a moment that audiences would not only experience, but actively share. That's where experiential marketing creates its greatest impact, - Aayush Bector, Business Head, BotLab Dynamics . " Technology is most powerful when people stop noticing it and simply feel the experience, - Dr Sarita Ahlawat, Founder & MD, BotLab Dynamics .
RCB shares Virat Kohlis masterclass on the dance floor, thanks Anushka Sharma
Mumbai: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gave fans a fun glimpse into the teams historic IPL big win celebrations by sharing a video of star batter Virat Kohli dancing his heart out with Anushka Sharma, after the team finally lifted its maiden trophy at the Indian Premier League om May 31. Sharing the video on its Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indias tech talent demand hits 28-month low: Report
Xphenos Active Tech Jobs Outlook report for June reveals a sharp 14% month-on-month (MoM) drop in active tech job openings, which is the biggest MoM drop seen over the last 12 months
75 vehicles seized in Bengaluru during 2026 IPL final night crackdown
A special enforcement drive was conducted as part of enhanced security arrangements for the high-profile cricket match
Hyderabad: Police Resort To Lathi Charge To Disperse Crowd Celebrating RCB's IPL Win
A large number of youth gathered on roads near the State Secretariat, KPHB, and other areas on Sunday night to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory
Andy Flower: The Luis Enrique of RCB, transforming team to back-to-back IPL champions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title consecutively. Coach Andy Flower is credited with this success. He transformed the team by focusing on structure and cohesion. Flower's approach has instilled confidence in both seasoned players and new talents. This cultural shift has been key to RCB's recent triumphs.
The Way Patidar Leads Is Similar To Dhoni And Rohit: Saba Karim
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus backtoback IPL title wins have drawn high praise from former India cricketers, with Saba Karim equating skipper Rajat Patidars leadership to that of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB lifted their second consecutive IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. The win also made RCB the third side after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to secure consecutive IPL title victories. Patidar is only the third captain to win back-to-back IPL titles after MS Dhoni (2010 and 2011 seasons) and Rohit Sharma (2019 and 2020 seasons). One of the biggest reasons behind RCB winning a second consecutive title has been the clarity around individual roles within the team, and Rajat Patidar deserves a lot of credit for that. If you look at his journey, he came in as a replacement player and eventually became the captain. For someone without international experience, earning respect in a dressing room filled with world-class players, including Virat Kohli, is not easy. Rajat earned that respect through consistent performances. Once he established himself, he became instrumental in shaping this side. He has played a major role in building a strong bowling unit. I also see a lot of clarity in his captaincy. When we talk about captains who have led teams to consecutive titles, names like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma come up, and I can see similarities in the way Rajat Patidar leads this team, said Karim on Star Sports. Sanjay Bangar, who also served as RCBs head coach before being succeeded by Andy Flower, felt the sides longawaited breakthrough had come at the right time after years of being so close yet so far. RCB always looked capable of making this kind of impact, but they had to wait a long time for it. They were consistently reaching the playoffs and finals, but once they tasted success and found a group of players who complemented each other well, things started to fall into place. What stands out about this RCB side is the experience it possesses. Most of the players have played international cricket, so in many ways it resembles an international team in terms of its make-up. That experience and temperament become invaluable in pressure situations. Success breeds confidence, and RCB have now multiplied that success. Who knows, this could be the start of a decade where they go on to win a few more titles, he added. Reflecting on runners-up GTs campaign, Anil Kumble said their middle order failed to back up the top three in crunch situations, something which occurred in the final. Gujarat Titans bounced back strongly after losing their first two matches, with their top order consistently providing excellent starts. Their bowling attack was also experienced and capable of handling pressure situations. That experience and temperament become invaluable in pressure situations. Success breeds confidence, and RCB have now multiplied that success. Who knows, this could be the start of a decade where they go on to win a few more titles, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Unfortunately for Gujarat Titans, the middle order could not recover from those early setbacks. That is an area they will certainly look to strengthen heading into next season, he added. Article Source: IANS
Kohli Knows How To Pace A Chase Right Through The Innings And Finish It Off: De Villiers
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohlis matchwinning knock of 75 not out in the IPL 2026 final, saying the talismanic batter knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off, as the side clinched their second successive title with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kohli smashed a majestic 42-ball 75 not out, laced with nine fours and three sixes, as RCB completed a chase of 156 to retain the title they won at the same venue in 2025. In a final, if you take him out of that chasing batting order, then everything looks a bit different. With Rashid Khan firing from one end, and some of the other GT bowlers also doing really well, he just brings that calmness. He knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off. And it's very fitting that he was there right at the end, scoring the winning runs. GT were a bit naughty in feeding him into his strengths. A lot of deliveries were on the legs in his first 20-30 runs. If you give one of the best players of all time a start like that, he's always going to punish you. Once he started flowing, it was just plain sailing, one-way traffic. To be there at the end and call those final moments was absolutely phenomenal, said de Villiers on JioHotstar. He knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off. And it's very fitting that he was there right at the end, scoring the winning runs. GT were a bit naughty in feeding him into his strengths. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This year, when I saw Virat before the start of the game, there was quiet confidence. Weve been here before, we know how it works and what the formula is. And what a remarkable achievement, backtoback champions. I couldnt be prouder, he added. Article Source: IANS
Kohli Urges Young Cricketers To 'work Behind The Scenes' To Make An 'impact On The Field'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their IPL crown, veteran batter Virat Kohli reflected on the evolution of his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes the next generation of Indian cricketers can take from his journey as he urged the up-and-coming cricketers to read the game well and play according to the demands and situation. Kohli, who played a pivotal role in RCB's title-winning game on Sunday against the Gujarat Titans and finished the season with another impressive run-scoring effort, said the key to longevity is continuous improvement and adapting to the changing nature of the game. The fact that I continue to play and compete, I want to keep improving and find areas in my game where I can make a difference and help the team score. That's always been my focus, Kohli said in a video shared by IPL. Kohli turned his attention to young cricketers, stressing that success is not solely about power-hitting but about understanding match situations and developing multiple ways to contribute. It's about understanding situations in the game. The preparation has to be such that you can play in 3-4 different ways. If the pitch gets tough, you should be able to hit boundaries and not just sixes. Even if that's not possible, you should be able to rotate, strike and stay in the game, he said. According to Kohli, the foundation for those solutions is laid long before match day, and the former India captain expressed his desire to pass on those lessons whenever younger players seek his guidance. For that, you need to do the work behind the scenes when you're not competing. That's probably the process to go about things when you want to make an impact on the field. Hopefully, whoever comes to have a chat with me, I can convey the same message with clarity. Keep the standard of Indian cricket high, he mentioned. He believes versatility is what separates good players from great ones, as he said, I try to prepare a well-rounded game and try to implement that as best as I can in every situation that I play. That's the only thing I urge the youngsters to understand. Play according to the situation and the demands of the game. If you stay with the situation of the game, you're always going to be able to find solutions. The veteran batter acknowledged that T20 cricket has undergone significant changes in recent years, forcing even established players to reassess their methods. The game is changing pretty rapidly. Just an opportunity for me to look at areas where I can get better. The explosive side of the game was something that needs to be taken care of nowadays. While known more for timing and placement than brute power, Kohli explained how he has adapted without straying from his strengths and also pointed to a statistic that reinforces his value to the team. I'm not a guy who will hit 40-50 sixes in a season, but I can hit 70-80 fours. I really worked on that aspect of my game. I'm going to hit the shots I can hit more often and take the bowlers on. That's always been my goal to be as consistent and impactful as possible. Feels good to know that when I play longer in the game, our success rate is 100% for the last two seasons. That gives me clarity as well that if I back for long enough in the game, our chances of winning improve significantly. Of course, it's a great feeling, the 37-year-old said. Looking back at RCB's title defence, Kohli said the champions entered the final with complete confidence in their abilities after dominating the league stage. That belief, he said, was built on months of consistent performances. I'm not a guy who will hit 40-50 sixes in a season, but I can hit 70-80 fours. I really worked on that aspect of my game. I'm going to hit the shots I can hit more often and take the bowlers on. That's always been my goal to be as consistent and impactful as possible. Feels good to know that when I play longer in the game, our success rate is 100% for the last two seasons. That gives me clarity as well that if I back for long enough in the game, our chances of winning improve significantly. Of course, it's a great feeling, the 37-year-old said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score And the league stage was a proof of that. We finished top of the league table and ended up getting to the finals before everyone else. And yeah, just very professional, very mature performance from the whole team throughout the season. And yeah, we just didn't have any doubts coming in today, Kohli expressed. Article Source: IANS
He Likes To Be A Star, Not A Superstar: DK Hails RCB Skipper Patidar's 'calming Influence'
After Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second successive IPL title with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised skipper Rajat Patidars calmness, saying that bowlers tend to thrive when they have a captain like him leading the side. Patidar-led RCB finished at the top of the ten-team points table in the league stage and successfully defended their title by chasing down 156. Before Virat Kohlis unbeaten 75 took them over the line, seamers Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam Dar were precise in their execution of plans to rattle GT and keep them to 155/8. Rajat has been a huge calming influence in a dressing room that is high-octane and high testosterone. He keeps things very calm, and that's so important. The bowlers thrive when you have a calm captain; it definitely helps under pressure. I think he likes to be a star, not a superstar. There are plenty of guys in that team who are big names and get the job done in high-pressure situations. The only time Rajat is aggressive is when he's batting. Other than that, he brings a very calm atmosphere and is happy for a lot of the senior players to go front and centre, which I believe is a very important trait in a leader. He just sits back, allows things to get done, and does exactly what needs to be done in that moment, said Karthik on JioHotstar. Karthik was also in praise of the responsibility shown by senior players like Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar and Kohli in making RCB only the third team after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to defend their IPL title. We have a lot of skill in the room. We're a very well-rounded team, both batting and bowling. We've tried to make sure most of the boxes are ticked in terms of the power we have and the skill we possess with the ball. It was great to see someone like Bhuvi bring his experience to the fore from game one right through to the end, he was always there for us. Hazlewood started in a certain way but finished strongly for us. Virat, under pressure and in a big chase, stood up yet again. That's why he's called the King. You can see youngsters playing a lot of different shots, but it was him who brought solidity to the chase. GT wanted one wicket. They knew that if they got Virat at any point, the game would be different for them. He withstood that pressure, and that tells you everything you need to know about him, he elaborated. Karthik signed off by underlining the importance of squad depth and quality backups for RCB to thrive as a winning unit. Ideally, I might not want another mega auction, but there's a lot of planning that goes into it. It's one thing to have a good starting XII, but you always know that in a tournament like this, there could be an injury, a player arriving late, or someone dealing with family issues, and you need to be prepared for all of that. You can see youngsters playing a lot of different shots, but it was him who brought solidity to the chase. GT wanted one wicket. They knew that if they got Virat at any point, the game would be different for them. He withstood that pressure, and that tells you everything you need to know about him, he elaborated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rasikh Salam didn't get a game for us last year, but this year, the way he has come in under pressure, constantly bowling tough overs and standing up to the challenge, has been impressive. He's got that character, and it emanates from the way we practise and the clarity Mo and Andy have given to a lot of the players. Article Source: IANS
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Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created history once again by winning the IPL 2026 title, defeating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling final. After ending their long trophy drought in 2025, RCB has now lifted the IPL trophy for the second consecutive season, making it one of the most successful phases in the franchises history. Led Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Vijay Mallya Has A Special Message For RCB After Back-To-Back IPL Triumphs
Vijay Mallya posted a special message for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on social media after the team won their second IPL title in two years.
They Are Family: RCB Skipper Dedicates IPL Trophy to Stampede Victims
I always want to dedicate this trophy to them. That's it. I don't have words to express that feeling, Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar said
D.K. Shivakumar on IPL final not being played in Bengaluru
Get Addicted To This Feeling...: Mo Bobat's Rallying Cry After RCB's Back-to-back IPL Title Triumphs
Indian Premier League: After their monumental triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, delivered a stirring dressing-room speech, urging his players to become addicted to the feeling of winning trophies. RCB successfully defended their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) to become only the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back championships. In an address to the victorious squad, Bobat stated that this historic achievement is just the beginning of a dominant era for the franchise. With the title win, RCB became only the third franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to retain the IPL title, cementing their place among the competition's most successful sides. I'm going to ask you to do something. I'm going to ask you to really, really make sure we get addicted to this feeling, because this is a start. Not many teams have won back-to-back IPLs. It's happened twice before. So get addicted to the feeling, because it's that feeling that drives the hunger to go again next year, Bobat said in a video shared by RCB on their social media. It's that addiction to winning and winning that trophy and sharing these moments that drives us on, he added. I'm going to ask you to do something. I'm going to ask you to really, really make sure we get addicted to this feeling, because this is a start. Not many teams have won back-to-back IPLs. It's happened twice before. So get addicted to the feeling, because it's that feeling that drives the hunger to go again next year, Bobat said in a video shared by RCB on their social media. Also Read: Live Cricket Score RCB's response could not have begun in more emphatic fashion. Virat Kohli (75 not out) and Venkatesh Iyer (32) tore into the chase, bringing up the team fifty in just 3.3 overs the fastest fifty by a side in an IPL final. The opening partnership immediately seized control of the contest and placed GT under immense pressure and reached 161/5 with 12 balls to spare to wrap up the win. Article Source: IANS
IPL Final Shift Row: Shivakumar Says Karnataka Won't Lose Major Matches In Future
Karnataka State Cricket Association: Chief Minister-designate and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday alleged that influence from Gujarat led to the shifting of the IPL final from Karnataka to Ahmedabad, depriving fans in the state of hosting the marquee match. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the IPL final should have been held in Karnataka and that the state government had granted the necessary permissions. But those from Gujarat used their influence and snatched away the match from us by shifting it to Ahmedabad, he alleged. Shivakumar said efforts would be made to ensure that Karnataka does not lose out on hosting such major sporting events in the future. We are making preparations so that such matches are not taken away from Karnataka in the future. It may take some time, but we are committed to strengthening our position, he said. Describing the development as an injustice to both the state's cricket infrastructure and its youth, Shivakumar said many young cricket enthusiasts were disappointed at not being able to watch the final at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. It is an injustice to the stadium we have here and also to the youngsters. The cricket final was supposed to be played here, but they did not allow it and shifted it to Ahmedabad. Naturally, many young fans are disappointed that they could not witness the final in Bengaluru, he said. Congratulating the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team on their successful campaign, Shivakumar said the franchise had brought pride to Karnataka. The RCB team, which is identified as Karnataka's team, has played exceptionally well. On behalf of the people of Karnataka and RCB supporters across the state, I congratulate the players and wish them continued success. They should be proud of their achievement, he said. Referring to past differences, Shivakumar added that Karnataka had moved forward and was focused on a new beginning. Whatever happened in the past, we have forgotten and moved towards a new beginning. This is a success story. All the players performed very well, and I congratulate the entire RCB team, he said. Expressing confidence about the future, Shivakumar said Karnataka would continue to play a major role in Indian cricket. The future is again with Karnataka, he added. The IPL 2026 final was originally scheduled to be held at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, were expected to host the title clash under IPL convention. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) later shifted the final to Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Expressing confidence about the future, Shivakumar said Karnataka would continue to play a major role in Indian cricket. The future is again with Karnataka, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The issue turned into a row as the decision came immediately after the Karnataka government mandated the KSCA to provide complementary tickets to legislators. Reports stated that the demand included around 900 tickets for MLAs and MLCs, along with additional allocations for government commitments. Article Source: IANS
We have not just played, we dominated this year: RCB skipper Patidar
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengalurus second IPL title win came on Rajat Patidars 33rd birthday but more than that happy coincidence the skipper was pleased with his teams start-to-end domination in the league. RCB were an unstoppable force from the opening match where they decimated Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. That bull run reached Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to meet Congress high command in Delhi
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No RCB Victory Parade in Bengaluru As Fans Remember Departed Souls
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Ahmedabad , June 1: Following Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinching back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, skipper Rajat Patidar praised RCBs batting icon Virat Kohli as an exceptional player and role model, saying his impact goes beyond batting. Patidar highlighted how Kohli actively mentors teammates, sharing insights about cricket and professionalism. He added that he closely observes Kohli both on and off the field, with the biggest lesson being Kohlis unmatched intensity and energy in practice sessions, which he approaches with the same commitment as a match.If I speak about Virat Kohli, I dont have words to explain him. Hes used to doing great things. Hes a great player. Everyone knows him. The way he bats. We all have the opportunity to learn from him. On the field, and off the field, Patidar told the reporters after the match. We try to learn from him. Whatever he says. Regarding cricket or off the field. Hes going to the players and talking a lot about cricket. I think that is superb. I always keep watching him and what he does. In the field, off the field. In the nets. One thing I have learned a lot from him is his energy on the net. It is similar to how he is playing the match, he added. RCB clinched IPL 2026 glory, riding on a stunning 75* off 42 by Virat Kohli, to beat Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.RCB gunned down a tricky 156 runs to join five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the elite list of clubs to have won back-to-back IPL titles. Kohli ended the tournament as the fourth-highest run-getter with 675 runs in 16 innings at an average of 56.25 and a strike rate of 165.84, with a century and five fifties and a best score of 105. Coming to the match, put to bat first by RCB, GT scored just 155/8 in 20 overs, with Washington Sundar (50 in 37 balls, with five fours) and Nishant Sindhu (20 in 18 balls, with three fours) being the only ones to cross the 20-run mark. Rasikh Dar Salam (3/27), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2/29) and Josh Hazlewood (2/37) took wickets regularly. RCB started well with a 62-run stand between Venkatesh Iyer (32 in 16 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) and Virat Kohli. GT showed some fight, reducing RCB to 132/5 at one point, but Kohlis (75* in 42 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) guided RCB to a win with two overs left. (ANI)
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D.K. Shivakumar Claims IPL Final Should Have Been in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, June 1: D.K. Shivakumar, who is set to become Karnatakas 24th Chief Minister, congratulated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for winning the championship for the second consecutive time. However, he expressed disappointment that the IPL 2026 final was not held in Bengaluru, stating that it was an injustice to the local fans. Speaking to ... Read more D.K. Shivakumar Claims IPL Final Should Have Been in Bengaluru
RCB's rise across IPL, WPL feels closer to the Manchester City model
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's journey from perennial underachievers to champions is complete. With back-to-back IPL titles and two WPL crowns in three seasons, RCB have evolved from a star-driven franchise into a system-driven team. Their journey from one of the teams making up the numbers mirrors the transformation - and success - of Manchester City in England.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive Indian Premier League title in 2026. Captain Rajat Patidar guided the team to victory against Gujarat Titans. This win places RCB alongside Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in defending their IPL crowns. The bowling unit performed consistently throughout the season. Patidar expressed his gratitude for the team's success and fan support.
'We asked ourselves a question last year ... ': Virat Kohli's special post
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans. Star batter Virat Kohli expressed his joy and pride in the team's historic achievement. He highlighted the collective effort and the squad's depth throughout the season. Kohli also spoke about adapting his game and the confidence the team gained.
Virat Kohli shines again with unbeaten 75, surpasses Rohit Sharma in elite list
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. Virat Kohli, aged 37, starred with an unbeaten 75, earning Player of the Match and becoming the second-oldest recipient. This victory also saw Kohli surpass Rohit Sharma for the most Player of the Match awards by an Indian player.
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With departed souls in mind, fans in Bengaluru celebrate another IPL win in the right spirit
With police barriers around, they danced on the streets revelling in the team's remarkable success and their icon Virat Kohli, who smashed an unbeaten fifty to anchor the chase
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The Level Of Competitiveness Made IPL 2026 Even More Exciting & Entertaining: Saikia
Indian Premier League: New Delhi, June 1 IANS) Following the conclusion of a highly competitive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while noting razor-thin margins between the teams kept the tournament unpredictable until the very end, making it one of the most entertaining seasons. Powered by Virat Kohlis fastest halfcentury in the IPL, RCB sealed backtoback IPL title triumphs by completing a clinical chase of 156 and beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in front of their passionate fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. With the title win, RCB became only the third franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to retain the IPL title, cementing their place among the competition's most successful sides. Congratulations to the champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and to all the participating teams for making this season highly entertaining and competitive, Saikia told IANS. Indian cricket continues to grow, with several young talents emerging through the tournament. The season was conducted smoothly, and the fans thoroughly enjoyed it, he added. RCB, who entered the tournament as defending champions, managed to secure back-to-back titles. However, the road to the playoffs was a closely fought battle among all franchises, a factor the BCCI top official believes is the biggest takeaway for Indian cricket. Every team was equally competitive, and until the playoffs, it was difficult to predict the eventual winner. That level of competitiveness made this season even more exciting and entertaining, Saikia concluded. RCB, who entered the tournament as defending champions, managed to secure back-to-back titles. However, the road to the playoffs was a closely fought battle among all franchises, a factor the BCCI top official believes is the biggest takeaway for Indian cricket. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Supported by Venkatesh Iyers brisk 32, Kohlis masterly innings ensured the defending champions never lost grip of the chase and finished the job with authority to claim successive IPL crowns. Article Source: IANS
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history by winning their second consecutive IPL title in 2026, defeating Gujarat Titans. Virat Kohli's stellar performance earned him Player of the Match in the final, while teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dominated with multiple individual awards, marking an explosive and record-laden season.
RCBs IPL triumph sparks statewide celebrations, police forced to intervene
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the grand finale held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday night. As RCB lifted the trophy for the second consecutive season, celebrations erupted across Karnataka, with thousands of fans taking to the streets Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Watch: How Fans In Bengaluru Celebrated RCB's IPL 2026 Triumph
The Bengaluru Police patrolled the major hotspots of the city where fans gathered after RCB's thumping win over Gujarat Titans at Motera on Sunday night.
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After Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their IPL title, batting talisman Virat Kohlis childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauded the franchises professional blueprint, and the team played like champions throughout the season and added another golden chapter to their history by lifting their second successive title. RCB defeated 2022 winners Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium to successfully defend their crown. Chasing 156, RCB reached 161/5 with 12 balls to spare, becoming only the third franchise after Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to retain the IPL title. Yeah, it was a good achievement, but since the beginning itself they (RCB) were playing like champions, and they showed it on the ground that they are defending champions. They came with a very professional approach this year, and that is why they won the match easily and the trophy as well, Sharma told IANS on Monday. With their second IPL trophy, RCB came level with multiple-title winners, cementing their place among the competition's most successful sides. Following the win, talismanic batter Virat Kohli had remarked that he didn't feel the same pressure as last year, which his childhood coach finds entirely natural given the historic context of their maiden title. Well, it is something natural, Sharma said, reacting to Kohli's statement. They won it last year after a wait of 17 years. So, everybody was so excited. But since they have won last time... they celebrated, but I mean, waiting for something for years and then you win it, that's why the excitement (and pressure) was more (the first time). With their second IPL trophy, RCB came level with multiple-title winners, cementing their place among the competition's most successful sides. Following the win, talismanic batter Virat Kohli had remarked that he didn't feel the same pressure as last year, which his childhood coach finds entirely natural given the historic context of their maiden title. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Obviously, they should look [at a third title] the way they are playing. They are doing very well, they are playing like a champion team and everybody is doing their part. So, I think they would be favourites for the coming years, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
RCB match should have been held in Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar questions IPL final venue shift
Karnataka's CM-designate DK Shivakumar expressed disappointment over the IPL 2026 final being moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, calling it an injustice. Despite the venue shift, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Shivakumar later congratulated the victorious RCB team.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans. Following the victory, star player Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were seen joyfully celebrating together on the dance floor, marking a memorable moment for the couple and the team.
RCB IPL victory celebrations turn chaotic in Kurnool, bus damaged
Hyderabad: Celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) victory in the IPL finals turned chaotic in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, as some fans allegedly caused damage to public property and disrupted traffic. After the match ended late at night, hundreds of youths came onto the streets carrying flags and banners to celebrate RCBs win. During the celebrations, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
