RCB finally lifted the IPL trophy in 2025, ending an 18-year drought. The season featured thrilling batting feats, from Sudharsan’s consistency to Pooran’s sixes and SRH’s record-breaking totals.

RCB are IPL 2025 champions! A season filled with iconic knocks, leading run-scorers, big sixes, and historic team totals.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have long been one of the most popular and powerful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL), boasting legendary names like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Chris Gayle over the years. Yet, despite their superstar squads and devoted fan base, the trophy cabinet has remained empty. As RCB prepare to enter their fourth IPL final in 2025, the question resurfaces — can they finally end the drought and lift their maiden IPL title?
<h3>2009: A Final of Missed Chances</h3>
In their first IPL final in 2009, RCB faced the Deccan Chargers. Anil Kumble, leading the side, delivered a masterclass with the ball, taking 4 for 16 to restrict Deccan to 143. However, Bangalore’s chase faltered under pressure. Andrew Symonds and Pragyan Ojha turned the tide with crucial breakthroughs, including the dismissals of Ross Taylor and Virat Kohli in a single over. RCB fell short by just six runs in a tightly fought contest — a heartbreak that hinted at the struggles that would follow.
<h3>2011: Chennai’s One-Sided Domination</h3>
Two years later, RCB returned to the final, this time against defending champions Chennai Super Kings. Having topped the table, RCB looked confident, but a dream opening stand from Michael Hussey and Murali Vijay, who scored 63 and 95 respectively, powered CSK to a daunting 205. RCB’s chase never really got off the ground. Chris Gayle, their most dangerous weapon, was dismissed for a duck in the first over by R Ashwin. AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli couldn’t rescue the innings either, as RCB crumbled to 147 for 8, losing by a massive 58 runs.
<h3>2016: The One That Got Away</h3>
The 2016 final against Sunrisers Hyderabad was perhaps RCB’s closest brush with glory. David Warner’s aggressive 69 and Ben Cutting’s explosive finish lifted SRH to 208. In reply, Gayle and Kohli put on a dazzling 114-run partnership in just over 10 overs, putting RCB in control. But once Gayle fell for 76 and Kohli for 54, the innings lost momentum. The lower order struggled against the clever bowling of Mustafizur Rahman and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. With 47 needed off the last 24 balls, RCB stumbled to 200 for 7, falling short by eight runs. Another final, another missed opportunity.
<h3>2025: The Fourth Chapter; A New Dawn?</h3>
As RCB prepare for their fourth IPL final in 2025, the atmosphere feels different. This season hasn’t just been about individual brilliance; it’s been about teamwork. A well-balanced squad, smart leadership, and consistent performances across departments have brought them to the brink of history once again. There’s a quiet confidence in the camp — no over-the-top flair, just focus.
Fans are hopeful, but the scars of past finals still linger. RCB has been stronger on paper before, but this year, they look more united, more strategic, and more prepared.
<h3>Can RCB Break the Final Jinx?</h3>
From the heartbreak in Johannesburg in 2009, to the one-sided defeat in Chennai in 2011, and the near-miracle that slipped away in Bengaluru in 2016, RCB’s IPL final history is a saga of pain and perseverance. But with the 2025 final upon us, there’s a new script waiting to be written.
Will RCB finally break the curse and lift their first IPL trophy? Or will the wait continue? The answer awaits.

RCB in IPL Finals From 2009 to 2025: Three Finals, Three Defeats! Can RCB Break the Curse in 2025?

RCB have lost all three IPL finals they've played — in 2009, 2011, and 2016. As they enter the 2025 final, fans wonder: can they finally win?

RCB lost three IPL finals. With the 2025 final ahead, hopes are high for their long-awaited maiden title.

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Mumbai Indians have won the Eliminator and advanced to Qualifier 2, and the anchor of the great win was MI veteran Rohit Sharma. Having advanced to the next knockout game of the season, Sharma’s return to form will be a huge advantage for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mumbai_Indians" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumbai Indians</a>. 
Rohit Sharma has been part of the Mumbai Indians since 2011; he has been MI’s most successful batter, having scored the second-highest runs in the history of the IPL. Sharma has won 5 titles as skipper of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL and also one Champions League Trophy with MI. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> has scored 7038 runs, having starred in 271 IPL matches in his career, as the veteran batter has many records up his sleeve. His record runs in the eliminator helped MI take a leap over the Titans into Qualifier 2. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Three major milestones Rohit Sharma aced in the Eliminator of IPL 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1. Rohit Sharma becomes the first Indian to complete 300 sixes in the IPL</h3>
Rohit Sharma, the veteran Indian batsman and the greatest six-hitter from the nation, aced a huge record in the IPL as he became the first Indian to have hit 300+ sixes in the IPL. Chris Gayle is the only batsman who has hit more sixes than Rohit, as Rohit is also the second-highest six-hitter in the IPL. 
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<h3 dir="ltr">2. Rohit Sharma has the most POTM awards among Indians </h3>
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Rohit Sharma was named the Player of the Match for his 81-run knock. This was the 21st POTM award for Sharma in IPL history, as he became the recipient of the most Player of the Match awards. Behind him is Virat Kohli with 19 awards, while Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers both lead with 22 and 25 POTM awards, respectively. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3. Rohit Sharma has the highest individual score for MI in IPL playoffs</h3>
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Rohit Sharma, with 81 runs against GT, surpassed the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Dwayne Smith to become the highest individual scorer for the Mumbai Indians, while he also has the most runs (397) batting for the Mumbai Indians in the playoffs. 
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Top 3 milestones Rohit Sharma aced in the Eliminator match against the Gujarat Titans

Mumbai Indians have won the Eliminator and advanced to Qualifier 2, and the anchor of the great win was MI veteran Rohit Sharma. Having advanced to the next knockout game of the season, Sharma’s return to form will be a huge advantage for the Mumbai Indians.  In the innings, Rohit went on to break multiple records in a row.

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Under the dazzling lights of New Chandigarh, a high-stakes showdown promised fireworks but delivered a one-sided spectacle as Royal Challengers Bengaluru unleashed a storm that swept Punjab Kings aside.
With relentless intensity and clinical precision, RCB dominated from the first ball to the last, breaking PBKS’s spirit and sealing their long-awaited ticket to the grand finale. It was a night where everything clicked for Bengaluru—plans executed to perfection, nerves held firm, and momentum carried with purpose. Punjab, on the other hand, were left stunned and searching for answers, their hopes now hanging by a thread as they await a second chance.
<h2>PBKS vs RCB Match Summary</h2>
Toss: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won the Toss and Opted to Bowl First.
RCB playing11: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma (Impact- Mayank Agarwal)
PBKS Playing11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson (Impact- Musheer Khan) 
Punjab Kings suffered a dramatic batting collapse in New Chandigarh as Royal Challengers Bengaluru tore through their lineup with relentless pace and sharp spin. It all started with a tame dismissal from Priyansh Arya, followed by reckless strokes from Prabhsimran, Shreyas, and Inglis, who all fell trying to counterattack.
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Hazlewood and Yash Dayal made the most of the lively surface, while Suyash Sharma’s spin dismantled the middle order. Even the Impact Player Musheer Khan couldn’t make a mark, falling for a duck. Despite a brief resistance from the tail, PBKS were bowled out for just 101, leaving RCB a modest target to seal their spot in the final.
It wasn't a big chase, and RCB went off with a flyer start as Virat Kohli and Phil Salt took Arshdeep Singh for 20 runs in his first two overs. However, Jemisson got rid of Virat Kohli in the fourth over, but Mayank Agarwal, the impact player, played a fast innings of 19 runs before getting caught behind. 
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In the Meantime, Phil Salt completed his fastest IPL half-century in just 23 balls. Under just 9 overs, RCB were already 92 with 8 wickets in hand. The in-form RCB unit totally outplayed the Punjab Kings, and with a thumping SIX by the skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB defeated PBKS by 8 wickets, that too with over 60 balls to spare. 
RCB have officially booked their place in the finals and will now head to the Narendra Modi Stadium with momentum on their side. Meanwhile, PBKS are left to reflect on a tough outing and will be hoping to bounce back. Their fate now hinges on the outcome of the Eliminator between MI and GT. Whoever emerges victorious will face PBKS in Qualifier 2 for a shot at joining RCB in the grand finale.

RCB crushed PBKS with a dominant all-round display to storm into the IPL final, while Punjab’s fragile batting and poor decisions left them hoping for a lifeline through Qualifier 2.

RCB outclassed PBKS to reach the final, while Punjab await the Eliminator result for a second shot at redemption.

RCB INTO THE FINAL of TATA IPL 2025 Defeating PBKS at Mullanpur

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India are all set to visit England for a five-match Test series, marking the start of their 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) campaign. The series will be India's first in the new cycle and the beginning of a fresh chapter under the leadership of newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill.
The action begins on June 20 at Headingley in Leeds. The second Test will be held at Edgbaston, Birmingham, from July 2, followed by the third at Lord’s, London, starting July 10. After a nine-day break, the fourth Test will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester from July 23, and the fifth and final Test will conclude the tour at Kennington Oval, London, from July 31.
<h2>India vs England Test Series 2025 – Full Schedule</h2>
Before the Test series, India will play a four-day warm-up game against India A from June 13 to 16 at Beckenham, located on the outskirts of London.
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<th>Test Match</th>
<th>Dates</th>
<th>Venue</th>
<th>City</th>
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<td>1st Test</td>
<td>June 20–24, 2025</td>
<td>Headingley</td>
<td>Leeds</td>
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<td>2nd Test</td>
<td>July 2–6, 2025</td>
<td>Edgbaston</td>
<td>Birmingham</td>
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<td>3rd Test</td>
<td>July 10–14, 2025</td>
<td>Lord’s</td>
<td>London</td>
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<td>4th Test</td>
<td>July 23–27, 2025</td>
<td>Old Trafford</td>
<td>Manchester</td>
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<td>5th Test</td>
<td>July 31 – Aug 4, 2025</td>
<td>The Oval</td>
<td>London</td>
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</tbody>
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<h2>Match Timings</h2>
All five Tests are scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM local time (3:30 PM IST), though exact timings could vary slightly based on weather and broadcast conditions.
<h2>India’s Test Squad for England Tour</h2>
India enters this tour with a rejuvenated squad following the retirements of senior stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and R Ashwin from Test cricket. Leading the side will be 25-year-old Shubman Gill, with Rishabh Pant serving as vice-captain.
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<h3>Notable Developments:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh earn their maiden Test call-ups.</li>
<li>Karun Nair and Shardul Thakur return to the red-ball setup.</li>
<li>Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rotated due to workload management.</li>
<li>Senior pacer Mohammed Shami remains unavailable as he continues recovery from ankle surgery.</li>
</ul>
<h3>India’s 18-Member Squad</h3>
Shubman Gill (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh

India Tour Of England 2025: Schedule, Full Squads, Venues, Match Timing, and More

India begins their 2025-27 WTC cycle with a five-Test series in England under new captain Shubman Gill, featuring fresh faces, iconic venues, and high-stakes red-ball action.

India tours England for a five-Test WTC series in 2025, led by Shubman Gill with several exciting new squad additions.

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The Indian Premier League trophy has eluded Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since the tournament's inception in 2008. Since then, they have starred in 18 seasons. Seeing that this is the 18th season, RCB pinned their hopes on their most veteran batter, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virat_Kohli" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a>, who was the only player from their core side after having left all the previous players. 
Across all the editions, RCB have played in 8 playoffs till now and have finished as the runners-up on three previous occasions, in 2009, 2011 and for the last time back in 2016. The last time the Challengers made it into the playoffs was in a heroic fashion, as they won 6 matches in a row to enter IPL 2024’s final four. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Record of RCB in IPL 2025:  </h2>
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IPL Season
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Position in IPL League
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Eliminator
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Qualifier 1
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Qualifier 2
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Final
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2009
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<td>
Finished 3rd with 8 wins in 14 matches
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<td>
       —
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<td>
Beat CSK by 6 wickets
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<td>
       —
</td>
<td>
Lost to Deccan Chargers by 6 runs
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<td>
2010
</td>
<td>
Finished 4th with 7 wins in 14 matches
</td>
<td>
       __
</td>
<td>
Lost to Mumbai Indians by 35 runs
</td>
<td>
      __
</td>
<td>
     __
</td>
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<td>
2011
</td>
<td>
Finished 1st with 9 wins in 14 matches
</td>
<td>
      ___
</td>
<td>
Lost to CSK by 6 wickets
</td>
<td>
Beat Mumbai Indians by 43 runs
</td>
<td>
Lost to CSK by 58 runs
</td>
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<tr>
<td>
2015
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<td>
Finished 3rd with 7 wins in 14 matches 
</td>
<td>
Beat Rajasthan Royals by 71 runs
</td>
<td>
      ___
</td>
<td>
Lost to CSK by 3 wickets
</td>
<td>
     __
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<td>
2016
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<td>
Finished 2nd with 8 wins in 14 matches 
</td>
<td>
        __
</td>
<td>
Beat Gujarat Lions by 4 wickets
</td>
<td>
       ___
</td>
<td>
Lost to SRH by 8 runs
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2020
</td>
<td>
Finished 4th with 7 wins from 14 matches
</td>
<td>
       ___
</td>
<td>
Lost to SRH by 6 wickets
</td>
<td>
       ___
</td>
<td>
     ___
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2021
</td>
<td>
Finished 3rd in the League stage with 9 wins from 14 matches
</td>
<td>
Lost to KKR by 4 wickets
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
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<tr>
<td>
2022
</td>
<td>
Finished fourth with 8 wins in 14 matches 
</td>
<td>
Beat LSG by 14 runs
</td>
<td>
       __
</td>
<td>
Lost to Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets
</td>
<td>
     __
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2024
</td>
<td>
Finished 4th with 7 wins in 14 matches 
</td>
<td>
Lost to RR by 4 wickets
</td>
<td>
      ___
</td>
<td>
      ____
</td>
<td>
    ___
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
2025
</td>
<td>
Finished 2nd with 9 wins in 14 matches 
</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 dir="ltr">Best Performers for RCB in IPL Playoffs:</h2>
Royal Challengers Bangalore might have their trophy cabinet vacant, but they have been one of the finest teams in the history of the competition. With an immense fanbase and three of the greatest entertainers in world cricket having starred for them in the IPL, RCB have held records in every phase of the competition. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Highest Scorers for RCB in IPL Playoffs:</h3>
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1. Virat Kohli - Royal Challengers Bangalore’s greatest player, Virat Kohli, has had unmatchable records in the history of the IPL. He scored 341 runs for RCB, having starred in 16 playoff games.
2. AB de Villiers - ABD the man of big games for RCB, has been a star in IPL playoffs, as he went on to score a huge 268 runs with a strike rate of 146.44. 
3. Chris Gayle - RCB legend <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Gayle" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a> has played the fewest matches of the playoffs with RCB; his last appearance was in the 2016 IPL final. Gayle secured 250 runs for RCB at a strike rate of 140.44. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Most Wickets for RCB in IPL Playoffs:</h3>
1. Sreenath Aravind - Back in the early years of the IPL, Aravind picked 10 wickets, and his economy rate was impressive, at 7.75.  
2. Yuzvendra Chahal - RCB’s most successful bowler, having picked 100+ wickets with the same team in the IPL, Chahal has picked 9 wickets with an economy rate of 6.87. 
3. Harshal Patel - Harshal Patel has starred recently in just 2 IPL playoffs and has gone on to pick 6 wickets for RCB. 
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Here’s a brief trivia of RCB’s record in the IPL

The Indian Premier League trophy has eluded Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since the tournament's inception in 2008. Since then, they have starred in 18 seasons. Across all the editions, RCB have played in 8 playoffs till now and have finished as the runners-up on three previous occasions, in 2009, 2011 and for the last time back in 2016. The last time the Challengers made it into the playoffs was in a heroic fashion, as they won 6 matches in a row to enter IPL 2024’s final four. 

RCB qualify for the 9th Playoff in their IPL history; Here’s a brief trivia of RCB’s record in the IPL

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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) decision to amend match regulations mid-season, calling the move “ad hoc” and inconsistent. The amendment in question involves the addition of 120 minutes of extra time to rain-affected league games, a change that KKR feels may have salvaged their playoff hopes if introduced earlier.
The IPL Governing Council made the decision on Tuesday to extend the buffer period for rain delays, now allowing evening matches to start as late as 9:30 PM without any loss of overs. Previously, only 60 minutes of extra time were permitted for league games, with a more generous 120-minute window reserved for playoff matches.
The change came into effect immediately for the remaining league matches—just eight games out of 70. However, KKR CEO Venky Mysore raised concerns about the timing of the decision in an email to IPL COO Hemang Amin. Mysore pointed out that had the rule been applied earlier, particularly to their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 17, the outcome could have been different.
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That game, scheduled as the first match after the IPL's temporary suspension due to cross-border tensions, was washed out without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Bengaluru. Despite a packed M Chinnaswamy Stadium filled with fans eager to see local hero Virat Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket, the match was abandoned before the existing cut-off time of 10:56 PM.
Under the earlier rule, overs began to be lost from 8:30 PM, and the game was called off at 10:26 PM.
Mysore argued that with an additional two-hour window, there could have been a chance for at least a five-over-a-side contest, potentially keeping KKR’s playoff hopes alive. The team currently sits sixth on the table with 12 points from 13 matches, and a maximum of 14 points possible—likely insufficient to qualify.
"While these mid-season changes to the rules may be necessary under the circumstances, one would have expected more consistency in the way such changes are being applied," Mysore wrote in his email.
He also criticized the reactive nature of the decision, stating: “The wash-out ended KKR's chances of making the playoffs. Such ad hoc decisions and inconsistencies of applying them are not appropriate for a tournament of this standing.”
Sources indicate that KKR is not alone in its disappointment. Other franchises have also expressed concerns about the mid-season rule adjustment, suggesting it sets an unfair precedent and disrupts competitive balance.
IPL COO Hemang Amin explained the rationale behind the change in a message to all ten franchises, citing “the early onset of monsoon” and the increasing risk of rain disruptions as the primary reasons for amending the rules.
While the rule change may benefit the remaining teams in the league, KKR’s frustration reflects a broader sentiment about fairness and transparency in tournament governance, especially when playoff spots are on the line.
Source: Information adapted from <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/134418/bcci-ipl-2025-rule-change-extra-time-rain-kkr-rcb-bengaluru-venky-mysore">Cricbuzz </a>and other available IPL communications.

KKR Robbed? Mid-Season Rule Change Sparks Controversy As KKR Challenges BCCI

KKR criticized the IPL’s mid-season rule change adding 120 minutes for rain delays, saying it cost them a playoff chance and called the decision inconsistent and unfair.

KKR slammed IPL’s delayed rain rule change, claiming it ruined their playoff hopes and highlighted inconsistency in tournament decisions.

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RCB Players Availability: As the business end of the TATA IPL 2025 approaches, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves on the brink of glory. With 16 points from 11 matches and a firm grip on second place in the points table, RCB need just one more win to guarantee a playoff berth. But as the tournament gallops toward its electrifying finale, the real question isn’t just about form — it’s about availability.
Here’s a dramatic rundown of the warriors still standing, the ones returning to the battlefield, and the names that will sadly fall away as RCB marches into the final leg of the season.
<h2>Fully Available Players</h2>
<ol>
<li>
Phil Salt (England): After battling an illness that handed Jacob Bethell a debut, the explosive opener Phil Salt is back to full fitness. His England commitments begin only on June 6 — well after the IPL ends — giving RCB a much-needed boost at the top.
</li>
<li>
Liam Livingstone (England): Dropped from England’s white-ball squads, Livingstone is now RCB’s full-time ally. A bruiser with the bat and a match-winner with the ball, his presence could be the X-factor in RCB’s playoff charge.
</li>
<li>
Tim David (Australia): The Aussie finisher remains locked and loaded. David’s raw power and calmness in the death overs make him a go-to in pressure situations.
</li>
<li>Nuwan Thushara (Sri Lanka): The slingy assassin from Sri Lanka is fit and available. Thushara’s unique action and deadly yorkers provide RCB with variation and unpredictability in their pace attack.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Partially Available Players</h2>
<ol>
<li>
Jacob Bethell (England): The young Englishman made an impression in his debut stint, but he’s only around for two more games — against KKR and SRH. He will return to England before RCB’s final league match against Lucknow Super Giants and miss the playoffs due to national duty.
</li>
<li>
Lungi Ngidi (South Africa): Ngidi gave RCB a timely boost against CSK, replacing the injured Hazlewood. However, he’s part of South Africa’s World Test Championship (WTC) final squad. He is expected to leave India by May 25, ruling him out of RCB’s last league game and the playoffs.
</li>
<li>Romario Shepherd (West Indies): Plot twist! Just when it looked like he was gone for national duty, Romario Shepherd has returned to India and rejoined the squad. While Cricket West Indies is yet to confirm his availability for the playoffs due to the England series starting May 29, for now, RCB has their Caribbean giant back. His big hits and fiery spells are back on call — at least for the next match or two.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Unavailable/Uncertain Players</h2>
<ul>
<li>
Josh Hazlewood: Likely to miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury, unless a surprise recovery occurs. However, there is some news out that he is going to join RCB for the remainder of the season. 
</li>
</ul>
With Salt, Livingstone, David, and Thushara confirmed, and Shepherd temporarily back, RCB still have a core of overseas firepower to complement their Indian stars. While injuries and national duties have forced some strategic shuffling, the Men in Red and Gold look ready to take the final leap. The dream of lifting their maiden IPL trophy remains alive — but the clock is ticking, and the availability roulette continues to spin.

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TATA IPL 2025: After a week-long suspension due to security concerns, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the revised schedule for the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025. The tournament is now set to resume on May 17, 2025, reigniting the excitement of the cricketing world.
The 58th fixture of the season, scheduled between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, was abandoned under unusual circumstances. While the initial cause was reported as a floodlight malfunction, the BCCI has since confirmed that the match was called off due to heightened security concerns arising from escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
With a ceasefire now in effect and the situation stabilizing, the BCCI has given the green light for the IPL to proceed. The remaining 17 matches will be hosted across six venues, with notable changes to the knockout stages. The grand finale, originally slated to take place at Eden Gardens, will now be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as per some sources.
Let's Take a look at the TATA IPL 2025 New Schedule announced by BCCI:
<h2 data-start="849" data-end="1248">IPL 2025 New Schedule</h2>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">Date</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Day</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Match</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Venue</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Time</td>
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<tr style="height: 10px;">
<td style="height: 10px;">
May 17
</td>
<td style="height: 10px;">
Saturday
</td>
<td style="height: 10px;">
RCB vs KKR
</td>
<td style="height: 10px;">
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
</td>
<td style="height: 10px;"> </td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 18
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Sunday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
RR vs PBKS
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
3:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 18
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Sunday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
DC vs GT
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 19
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Monday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
LSG vs SRH
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Ekana Stadium,  Lucknow
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 20
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Tuesday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
CSK vs RR
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 21
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Wednesday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
MI vs DC
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 110px;">
<td style="height: 110px;">
May 22
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
Thursday
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
GT vs LSG
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 110px;">
<td style="height: 110px;">
May 23
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
Friday
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
RCB vs SRH
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 24
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Saturday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
PBKS vs DC
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 110px;">
<td style="height: 110px;">
May 25
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
Sunday
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
GT vs CSK
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
</td>
<td style="height: 110px;">
3:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 25
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Sunday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
SRH vs KKR
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 26
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Monday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
PBKS vs MI
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 87.6px;">
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
May 27
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Tuesday
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
LSG vs RCB
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
Ekana Stadium,  Lucknow
</td>
<td style="height: 87.6px;">
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Playoffs</h2>
The authority has not yet announced the venue of the Playoffs, but dates are!
<table style="width: 32.3724%;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 43.4501%;">Match</th>
<th style="width: 56.4202%;">Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 43.4501%;">Qualifier 1</td>
<td style="width: 56.4202%;">May 29, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 43.4501%;">Eliminator</td>
<td style="width: 56.4202%;">May 30, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 43.4501%;">Qualifier 2</td>
<td style="width: 56.4202%;">June 1, 2025</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 43.4501%;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 56.4202%;">June 3, 2025</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>TATA IPL Points Table 2025</h2>
<table style="width: 73.8422%;">
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 37.2557%;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 6.51466%;">Mat</th>
<th style="width: 7.12541%;">Won</th>
<th style="width: 7.32899%;">Lost</th>
<th style="width: 7.32899%;">Tied</th>
<th style="width: 5.29316%;">NR</th>
<th style="width: 5.70033%;">Pts</th>
<th style="width: 9.36482%;">NRR</th>
<th style="width: 14.0472%;">Status</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Gujarat Titans</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">8</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">16</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">+0.793</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">8</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">16</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">+0.482</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Punjab Kings</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">7</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">15</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">+0.376</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Mumbai Indians</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">12</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">7</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">5</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">14</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">+1.156</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Delhi Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">13</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">+0.362</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">12</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">5</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">+0.193</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">5</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">10</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">-0.469</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">—</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">11</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">7</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">7</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">-1.192</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">Eliminated</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">12</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">9</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">-0.718</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">Eliminated</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 37.2557%;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 6.51466%;">12</td>
<td style="width: 7.12541%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">9</td>
<td style="width: 7.32899%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.29316%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 5.70033%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 9.36482%;">-0.992</td>
<td style="width: 14.0472%;">Eliminated</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
</div>

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