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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : June 03,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 RCB and Punjab Kings have played each other three times this season, with RCB winning two, including that first Qualifier. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. RCB vs PBKS Match Prediction & Analysis The IPL 2025 season has delivered over two months of intense, action-packed cricket, and now only two teams are left standing. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash with Punjab Kings in the final showdown this Tuesday night in Ahmedabad. With both chasing their first-ever title, the stage is set for a fierce, edge-of-the-seat battle. This could easily go deep into the final overs, with both teams throwing everything they’ve got at the biggest game of the season. TEAMS PREVIEW Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview RCB have been on a roll all season and punched their way into the finals by steamrolling Punjab Kings in the Qualifier. After skittling them for 101, they hunted down the target in just 10 overs, dropping only two wickets in the process. That kind of dominance lifts team morale in a big way heading into the title clash. Both departments have pulled their weight. Virat Kohli has been the engine with the bat—614 runs from 15 innings, averaging 56 with a strike rate of 146.53. He’s chalked up eight half-centuries and looks primed for another big knock when it matters most. Phil Salt hasn’t piled on huge totals, but he sets the tempo early. His 56 off 27 in Qualifier 1 took the pressure off the chase right away, and this is exactly the kind of performance expected from him in the final. Skipper Rajat Patidar appears fully recovered and adds stability in the middle. He’s been good for 25-30 runs consistently and should deliver again. RCB have also found some solid backup performances. Mayank Agarawal has come through with useful knocks in the middle overs, while Jitesh Sharma exploded in the final group stage game against LSG, slamming 85* off 33 to pull off a massive chase. Late in the order, Romario Shepherd and Tim David bring the muscle for the death overs. The bowling lineup got a serious lift with Josh Hazlewood returning from injury in the first Qualifier. He wasted no time, taking 3 for 21 in 3.1 overs. He’ll be RCB’s go-to man with the ball in the final. Alongside him, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya bring calm and control. Even Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma, often targeted by opponents, turned things around last match with five wickets between them. Punjab Kings Preview After being completely outplayed in Qualifier 1 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings came back strongly in the second Qualifier to take down Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets and enter their second-ever IPL final in history. It was captain Shreyas Iyer who led the charge once again with a blistering match-winning innings of 87* off 41, to help his team overhaul a target of 204 with ease. That win would have rejuvenated Punjab and would have given them that extra push as they take on RCB in the finals. Punjab’s batting has been their strong point all season. Prabhsimran Singh (523 runs in 16 innings) and Priyansh Arya (451 runs in 16 innings) have consistently laid a good base at the top. Punjab will be banking on one of them to click again. Shreyas Iyer has kept the middle order together with a cool head, piling up 597 runs in 16 games at a strike rate of 175. He’s stepped up at important moments, as he did in the second Qualifier, and will again be central if they want to put up a solid score in the final. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t had any big knocks, but his cameos—like the 48 off 29 in the previous match against MI—have helped in tight spots. Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have chipped in as well. Stoinis has done his bit late in the innings, while Inglis has come in at number three or four and brought tempo. Whenever he has clicked, he has shown that if he stays at the crease for a few balls, he can shift the momentum completely. Weather Conditions The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch usually works well for T20s — batters tend to find it favorable, though pacers and those who vary their pace can also get some reward. As the game progresses, the pitch can slow down a bit, which makes it tougher to score freely later on. That said, it’s generally a good surface for building a total. Conditions in Ahmedabad are expected to be hot and dry, with no rain on the radar. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad usually offers batting-friendly conditions, with the first innings average sitting at 177. That said, the last three matches here saw teams batting first post over 200. Since this is the final, both sides will be looking at putting up a hefty total to give themselves some breathing room if the bowlers don’t hit their spots. A score in the 210-215 range will probably be the target for either team to feel they’ve set things up well. Toss: To Bat Out of the eight matches played in Ahmedabad during IPL 2025, six have gone in favor of the side batting first. This clearly shows that batting first is more beneficial at this venue. Moreover, considering it’s the final, and the pressure will be massive, opting to set a target rather than chase could be the smarter move.

IPL 2025: Arshdeep Singh reveals his IPL ambitions with PBKS | Cricket News

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Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh expressed his readiness for the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, where a victory would secure PBKS their second IPL final appearance. The winner of this knockout match will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final on June 3, with Punjab Kings pursuing their maiden IPL title against five-time champions Mumbai Indians.Arshdeep, who leads his team’s bowling attack with 18 wickets in 15 matches this season, shared his approach to handling pressure situations during crucial moments of the game.“When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets, when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me. So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn’t happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team,” he told JioHotstar. IPL 2025 Winner Prediction: What Greenstone Lobo’s Astrology says The left-arm pacer reminisced about his memorable debut against Mumbai Indians and highlighted his best performance against them at Wankhede Stadium.Quiz: Who’s that IPL player?“When I made my debut for the first time. But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it’s very close to my heart,” he recalled.Arshdeep expressed his ambition to help Punjab Kings secure their first IPL title.“And in this season, I’m looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them,” he added.

How history now favours RCB: Qualifier 1 winners have dominated IPL finals | Cricket News

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RCB players during their Qualifier 1 match against PBKS. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have taken a decisive step towards ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, securing a place in the 2025 final after a dominant eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur on Thursday. With the win, RCB not only advanced to their fourth IPL final — after previous runner-up finishes in 2009, 2011, and 2016 — but also positioned themselves on the statistically favourable path to championship glory.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!In the IPL’s current playoff format, introduced in 2011, teams finishing in the top two after the league stage get two chances to reach the final. And there’s a strong historical trend that favours the winner of Qualifier 1 – 11 of the 14 IPL titles since 2011 have been won by the team that advanced directly to the final through this route.Who’s that IPL player?Even more telling, all seven champions from 2018 to 2024 — including CSK (2018, 2021, 2023), MI (2019, 2020), GT (2022) and KKR (2024) — were winners of Qualifier 1. Poll Will RCB win their first IPL title in 2025? It’s a trend that puts RCB in an enviable position as they prepare for the final in Ahmedabad on June 3.Riding on Virat Kohli’s class and Rajat Patidar’s captaincy, RCB have carried momentum and clarity into the playoffs. This extended break before the final gives them time to recover, strategise and sharpen their edge for the title bout. Josh Hazlewood – we picked up momentum from Jitesh’s knock in Lucknow Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans take on Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator on Friday, with the winner facing PBKS in Qualifier 2. Whoever emerges from that battle will meet a well-rested RCB, who now not only hold form but also history firmly in their favour. Is 2025 finally RCB’s year? All signs are promising.

Why did Punjab Kings batters fail against Suyash Sharma? The spinner reveals | Cricket News

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Suyash Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The googly proved to be Suyash Sharma’s deadly weapon as he helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a commanding eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, propelling RCB into the IPL 2025 final. The leg-spinner credited some assistance from the worn pitch for his success. Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hopes on where it went wrong – after the first over In a remarkable spell of 3-17, Suyash dismantled Punjab’s lower order by taking the wickets of Shashank Singh, Musheer Khan, and Marcus Stoinis in quick succession. His efforts ensured PBKS were bundled out for a mere 101 runs in just 14.1 overs. RCB comfortably chased down the target in exactly 10 overs, marking their first IPL final appearance since 2016.“I have performed well, that’s why everyone is happy for me. My coaches gave me just one role, which was to hit the stumps, whether I bowl leg-break, googly, flipper, or any other variation. I just try to finish all my percentage balls on the stumps,” said Suyash. Poll Did the pitch conditions play a crucial role in RCB’s win? He added, “It (googly) is my stock ball, and also I got a bit of help from the wicket as well, so that’s why many weren’t able to pick it up. Not quite now (whether he will be celebrating tonight), I will celebrate on the 3rd (June) and very hard as well,” during the post-match presentation. ‘I don’t want to be a one-season wonder’: Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh Chasing the modest total, opener Phil Salt dazzled with his stroke play, scoring a quickfire 23-ball fifty—his fastest in the IPL—and remained unbeaten on 56 off 27 balls. Reflecting on the match, Salt said that the short turnaround between their last league match and the qualifier worked in their favor.“Great feeling right now, it (the ball) did move a bit. I think that was not the worst wicket to have played on this season. (Replying to what was going on in his mind during the chase) Don’t get out to Arshdeep, we played two group games (with PBKS) and he’s found different ways to get me out, so I was just trying to react to the ball.”He concluded, “I said before the game to Andy (Flower) that it was a blessing in disguise for us. (This win) Gives us the momentum, it is a cliche but true, that’s what you want at the backend of the tournament, want to hit your straps and play a part with the bat or ball.”

PBKS hope to reap home advantage despite Kohli in rival camp

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Chandigarh: Like any other team in the Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings should be happy to be playing Qualifier 1 at home in Mullanpur. Local conditions do matter, and though PBKS have two wins and losses each in Mullanpur, the team management will be happy playing here. Punjab Kings, who will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, have reached the IPL playoffs after 11 years. (PTI) Unless of course the Virat Kohli factor comes into play and the Punjab fans come dressed in RCB shirts and cheer for Kohli. PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh is conscious of that possibility as he appealed to the Punjab fans to support the home team on Thursday. The PBKS-RCB game in Mullanpur last month saw spectators vocally supporting RCB and Virat. Some even jeered a few PBKS players and their families. PBKS have reached the playoffs after 11 years. They will be playing in Mullanpur after 38 days and would want a pitch with extra bounce which their tall fast bowlers can exploit. They have had a great momentum throughout the tournament with the Shreyas Iyer-Ricky Ponting partnership lifting a franchise that had struggled in the last decade. Ponting though says the job is only half done. Speaking to the broadcaster after Monday’s win over Mumbai Indians in the last league game, Ponting said, “We have not achieved anything yet” with the “big games” still to come. “A lot of hard work goes into being able to achieve something like this as a team. It is pretty obvious that this is a really talented team that are all on the same page. It’s a great achievement till now, but really, if you look back, we’ve not achieved anything yet. That’s the one thing I have been saying to the players since the moment we qualified.” Ponting and Shreyas renewed their partnership in PBKS this season having worked together in Delhi Capitals and it has clicked. “The vision for me was always to finish in the top two, and we have got there now. It is a really happy group and we have enjoyed our time in each other’s company for the last ten weeks, but we have got another week to go,” said Ponting with an eye on winning a maiden IPL trophy. This could be the best chance for PBKS considering their performances with domestic cricketers making a mark. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and rookie Priyansh Arya have laid the platform for Iyer and Josh Inglis to build on. Shashank Singh continues to improve as a finisher, while Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera too have provided batting depth. The bowling has been dealt a blow with the departure of South Africa fast bowler Marco Jansen – he took 16 wickets, complementing Arshdeep (18). Jansen has left for national duty with the Proteas playing Australia in the World Test Championship final from June 11. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who missed the last two games due to a finger injury, is expected to return and team up with the accurate Harpreet Brar. It was Chahal’s four-wicket haul which helped PBKS beat KKR in a low-scoring game in Mullanpur. However, Iyer’s captaincy has provided stability in the team, the India batter delivering after being bought for a whopping ₹26.75 crore. “If you speak to the players individually, Shreyas has spent a lot of time with them. He has pumped them up, given them a pat on the back when they needed it, and given them a kick in the pants when they’ve needed it as well. That is a sign of a good and strong leader,” Ponting said. PBKS has had 16 captains before Iyer took over, and they will hope the man who led KKR to last year’s title will repeat it with them. A defeat won’t be the end of the road. The losers will play in Qualifier 2, against the winner of the Eliminator. RCB come off an impressive final league win on Tuesday against Lucknow Super Giants with Jitesh Sharma finding his touch like the other batters after his brilliant, unbeaten 85 off 33 balls.

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 29,Thursday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025 The last time these two sides met in IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered an emphatic 7-wicket win against Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis It’s playoff time in IPL 2025, and the first big clash is set—Punjab Kings (PKBS) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 this Thursday at Mullanpur. Both teams finished at the top of the table in the group stage, and the winner here will head straight to the final on June 3. The losing side won’t be out just yet—they’ll go on to play the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad, with a second chance to reach the final. The final stretch of IPL 2025 is shaping up to be intense. TEAMS PREVIEW Punjab Kings Preview Punjab Kings have been steady all season, grinding out nine wins from 14 matches to finish on top of the standoings. This is their best run since 2014, the last time they reached the finals. Fans will be hoping they can finally take it all the way this time. Punjab have got the pieces to make that happen, and they’ve used them well throughout the tournament. Their batting unit runs deep, and different players have stepped up when needed. Prabhsimran Singh (499 runs in 14 innings) and Priyansh Arya (424 runs in 14 innings) have been a reliable opening pair, setting the tone early. Punjab will be counting on at least one of them to get going again. Shreyas Iyer has held the middle together with poise, scoring 514 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 172. He’s been steady when things get tense and will be central to their plans again. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t put up huge scores, but his quickfire knocks at a strike rate around 153 have made a difference in tight spots. Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have been handy contributors too. Stoinis has been used at the back end to finish things off, while Inglis has slotted in at number three or four, playing with urgency. His 73 off 42 against Mumbai was a standout and showed his ability to turn the momentum of a game quickly. Shashank Singh has also stood up late in matches, keeping calm under pressure and closing out a few tough games. One major setback is the absence of Marco Jansen, who won’t be around for the playoffs due to national commitments. That puts the spotlight on Kyle Jamieson. He’s had issues with conceding too many runs, but now he’ll have to step up and take more control. Yuzvendra Chahal could be back after missing the last two games with a minor injury. His return would bring experience and the ability to break partnerships when it matters most. If Chahal gets into rhythm alongside Arshdeep and Harpreet Brar, Punjab will have a real chance to punch through in Qualifier 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview RCB have looked terrific all season and wrapped up their group stage with a statement win—chasing down 228 against Lucknow Super Giants, the third-biggest chase ever pulled off in the IPL. That win helped them secure a top-two finish, which will now give them two shots to reach the final. Their batting and bowling units have both held up well. Virat Kohli has done the heavy lifting with the bat, scoring 602 runs in 14 innings at an average of 60.20 and a strike rate of 148. He’s notched up eight fifties, including one in the last game, and continues to look dependable. Phil Salt hasn’t stacked up huge scores, but he gets off the blocks fast and usually gives the innings early momentum. Skipper Rajat Patidar, dealing with fitness issues in recent games, has still managed 271 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 140.41, contributing in key moments. RCB have also had fresh faces step up, with Mayank Agarawal and Jitesh Sharma turning heads recently. Mayank has chipped in with some quickfire cameos to keep things ticking in the middle-order, while Jitesh came through big time in the last match against LSG, hammering 85* off 33 balls to seal that mammoth chase. Down the order, they’ll be leaning on Romario Shepherd and Tim David for power late in the innings. David, expected to return for the playoffs after a short injury layoff, could be critical in the final stretch. RCB are also bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood, who’s been the most dependable name with the ball this season—snagging 18 wickets in 10 games. Add in the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, and there’s depth in the attack. The concern will be around Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma, who’ve been on the receiving end too often and may be vulnerable under pressure. Weather Conditions The surface at Mullanpur is well-suited for T20 cricket. Batters who get their eye in early should be able to put up a good score. Seamers could get some early swing with the new ball, while spinners might find the pitch helpful once the powerplay is done. Chandigarh’s forecast points to a dry, hot day with zero threat of rain. That means we’re in for a complete game. PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report The average score batting first at Mullanpur in the IPL is 170. Punjab Kings hold the top score at this venue so far—219 for 6 against Chennai Super Kings earlier in the season. The surface has generally offered a lot to batters, so another high-scoring match is likely. Both teams will be eyeing 210 as a total that gives them breathing room. Toss: To Bat Three of the four matches played at…

Virat Kohli creates history, breaks massive T20 franchise record | Cricket News

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli etched his name in the record books by becoming the first cricketer ever to amass 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise. The landmark was achieved during RCB’s final league stage encounter against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Tuesday.Kohli, RCB’s all-time leading run-scorer, has accumulated these runs by combining his performances in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the now-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20). Ahead of the match, Kohli had registered 8,976 runs across 279 matches and 270 innings, averaging 39.54 with a strike rate of 133.49. His tally included eight centuries and 64 half-centuries, with a top score of 113*.In IPL alone, Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history, with 8,552 runs from 264 matches and 256 innings. He averages 39.59 and has notched up eight hundreds and 62 fifties, also with a best of 113*.During his CLT20 appearances, Kohli scored 424 runs in 15 matches at an average of 38.54 and a strike rate of 150.35, including two fifties. His highest score in the tournament was 84*. ‘We manifested and then we worked hard’: Shashank Singh after Punjab Kings seal top-two finish This season, Kohli has been in sublime form, leading RCB’s scoring charts with 548 runs in 12 innings. He is averaging 60.88 with a strike rate of 145.35, including seven fifties and a highest score of 73*. Currently, he stands sixth in the overall run-scorers list for IPL 2025.If RCB manage a win against LSG, they will seal a top-two finish and set up a Qualifier 1 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), ensuring two opportunities to reach the IPL final. Get IPL 2025 match schedules, squads, points table, and live scores for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.

Virat Kohli can’t take his eyes off Zaheer Khan’s phone as former India pacer introduces his new-born: ‘Kispe gaya hai?’

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have everything to play for when they take the field against Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants in the last league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Ekana on Tuesday. A win against LSG will seal a spot in the top two for RCB, giving them a chance to play in Qualifier 1. However, a loss will see them play the Eliminator. LSG mentor Zaheer Khan showed pictures of his newborn son Fatehsinh to RCB batter Virat Kohli(Screengrabs – LSG X) Ahead of the marquee contest against LSG, RCB batter Virat Kohli was seen chatting with Lucknow mentor Zaheer Khan. Virat and Zaheer share a good bond, and the duo was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning squad. During a training session, Zaheer Khan was spotted showing pictures of his newborn son Fatehsinh to Virat Kohli and the wholesome exchange is now going viral on social media. The video shared by the official X handle of LSG opens with Zaheer Khan showing Virat Kohli pictures of his and Sagarika Ghatge’s son Fatehsinh. The former India captain then was seen asking the former India pacer whom the little one resembles. “Yeh dekh. (See this). Mr Fatehsinh,” said Zaheer Khan. To this, Kohli replied, “How’s it going? Kispe gaya hai? (Who does he resemble?” Zaheer Khan said that his son’s features are a combination of himself and his wife, Sagarika. However, it was Kohli’s observation that definitely took the cake. Zaheer Khan was also seen smiling at the end by what Kohli had to say. “His eyes are just like you,” said Virat Kohli. The official handle of LSG shared the video on social media with the caption, “Simply aww.” Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Hanuman Garhi temple On Sunday, Virat Kohli and her wife-actress, Anushka Sharma, visited the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya. Several pictures and videos of their visit are currently going viral on social media. The duo bowed their heads as they offered their prayers. The temple priests also gave them garlands and shawls. This visit came just days after the couple’s trip to Vrindavan, where they visited spiritual leader Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj. Kohli recently announced his Test retirement. During the squad announcement for the England tour, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar confirmed that the former India batter contacted him in April, expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket. Kohli bid adieu to the longest format, after having played 123 Tests. He finished his career with 9230 runs at an average of 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. He also smashed seven double centuries.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

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𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 27,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025 RCB’s challenge to strike form before the playoffs Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. LSG vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis It is the last league game in the Indian Premier League 2025. Lucknow Super Giants will be up against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where the two teams will have different goals. The Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Gujarat Titans in their last game and shall look to end the season on a high. RCB lost to the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the team will look to recover and build momentum ahead of the next round. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done well this season. The side has won the last four out of five games, and their batsmen are in excellent form. The side will look to leverage its strengths in this game and win. The Lucknow Super Giants haven’t been in good form, and despite their win in the last game, the team has struggled with consistency. It remains to be seen if the Super Giants can surprise the Royal Challengers. TEAMS PREVIEW Lucknow Super Giants Preview Rishab Pant’s team showed what it is capable of in the last game against the Gujarat Titans. In a game where the side executed its plans perfectly, they won by 33 runs. However, the team struck form too late and is out of contention for the playoffs. It is their last game this season, and Pant and his men would like to sign off with a big win. Mitchell Marsh hit a match-winning hundred in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a good start along with Aiden Markram. Nicholas Pooran is an aggressive player and must build partnerships with Pant and Ayush Badoni in the middle order. The team expects a strong show in the lower middle order from Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, and Shahbaz Ahmed. The bowling attack has struggled in most games. Akash Deep and Akash Maharaj Singh must get early breakthroughs as the Royal Challengers have a strong batting lineup. William O’Rourke and Avesh Khan will look to keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. The team will expect a strong show in the supporting role from Shahbaz Ahmed and Badoni. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview Rajat Patidar’s team experimented a bit in their last game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and paid the price. The side allowed SRH to put up a big total and then lost the game from a position of strength. They are already in the playoffs, and Patidar would like to use the last game to build momentum and finish Top 2 on the points table to enjoy the extra cushion in the playoffs. Virat Kohli and Philip Salt have been in phenomenal form at the top, and the team expects the pair to deliver an electrifying start. Mayank Agarwal must steer the innings in the middle order and add runs with Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma. The team expects Romario Shepherd, Tim David, and Krunal Pandya to deliver the goods in the lower middle order after failing in the last game. The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team expects early wickets from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal to put the team in a strong position. The team expects a good show from Lungi Ngidi and Suyash Sharma in the middle overs. Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd must use their experience in the supporting role, as LSG has a strong batting lineup. Weather Conditions We expect warm and dry weather in Lucknow. We expect a flat surface where the ball would come to the bat nicely, allowing batters to play their strokes easily. The ball will turn sharply on this track. The average first innings total is 167 runs, and the team batting first will need 200 on the board. LSG vs RCB Pitch Report Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, is a good ground for batsmen who are selective with stroke-making. The ball stops on the batsmen occasionally, and the spinners have done well at this venue. The straight boundaries are long, so batsmen must time their shots well at this venue. Toss: To Bowl The side chasing the score in this venue won the last four out of five games. We have seen big scores, and the excellent wicket makes it a good surface to chase. The side that wins the toss in this game will look to use the early conditions and opt to bowl first.

“Depicting CSK Were In Jail For Two Years…”: Ex-RCB Star Slams Ugly Fan War

Danijones2 weeks ago04 mins

Ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India batter Robin Uthappa has bashed the ugly fan war between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters. Over the past few seasons, the banter between CSK and RCB fans has become ugly at times, with both sets of supporters firing ugly jibes at each other. Even the matches between the two sides have led to a few heated moments. While CSK have enjoyed historical success, RCB have had the edge over them in the last two seasons, winning three out of four contests. Days before the suspension of the IPL, RCB edged out CSK in a thriller to bolster their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Prior to the match, RCB fans were seen selling ‘CSK jail’ jerseys, mocking them over the two seasons they were banned from the IPL (2016 and 2017). However, Uthappa, who represented both the franchises during his IPL career, wasn’t impressed with the RCB fans holding up white T-shirts with black strips to mock CSK supporters. “It was pretty intense, Outside the stadium, they were mocking the team, the players of the team when the bus was leaving, that was one thing that I saw, which I thought was in bad taste. The other one that I saw were the fans fighting with each other. I saw women being heckled, which felt unsavory, to be very honest. We saw that even in Chennai last year, again, uncalled for. It’s not on whatsoever,” said Uthappa on his YouTube channel. “It has gotten pretty intense. They are holding up jerseys, white T-shirts marked with black lines, stating the two years that CSK were banned for. They have kind of written MS’ number on it, and Thala under it, depicting that they were in jail for two years, or whatever. It’s getting a little beyond sport which concerns me. Because at the end of the day, this is a sport,” he added. RCB need a win from their remaining three matches to qualify for the playoffs, while CSK are already out of the top four race. Topics mentioned in this article