Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first IPL title in 2025 after 18 years. Just a few days later, on June 10, 2025, news is going viral that the owners of Diageo PLC are considering selling the RCB franchise, either fully or partially. 
This surprising move follows RCB’s thrilling six-run victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final. Fans are worried about the team’s future on social media and want to know what will happen, so in today’s article, we share this information with you. Let’s start.
<h2 dir="ltr">RCB Ownership Change Rumours Post-IPL 2025 Victory</h2>
Diageo PLC, the British company that owns RCB through United Spirits Limited, is exploring selling the franchise after the IPL 2025 victory. According to sources, the owners feel this is the perfect time to cash in as RCB’s brand value has surged post-victory. 
The tragic stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations in Bengaluru, which resulted in 11 fan deaths, has drawn significant criticism, and this decision may partly stem from that. The BCCI’s ban on alcohol ads is also impacting Diageo’s promotions, which could be another reason.
<h2 dir="ltr">RCB’s Valuation Surge</h2>
RCB’s current valuation is around $2 billion, up from $1.17 billion in 2024. The IPL 2025 title has boosted the team’s worth by about 10%, making it one of the most valuable franchises. 
The outstanding performances of Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya helped RCB win the IPL 2025 title, attracting more fans and sponsors.
<h2 dir="ltr">Impact of a Potential Sale</h2>
If RCB’s owners sell the franchise, new owners could bring a fresh vision and investment. The team, captained by Rajat Patidar and coached by Andy Flower, has a strong fan base with over 21 million Instagram followers. 
Players like Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood are unlikely to be affected by the sale, but Bengaluru’s spirit could be impacted. No final decision has been made, and plans are still in discussion.
<h2 dir="ltr">Fan Reactions and Future Outlook</h2>
RCB’s title win ended years of heartbreak for fans, bringing joy, but the news of a potential sale has caused disappointment. 
With new owners, RCB could focus on global reach or youth development, as Gujarat Titans did in 2022. The future of RCB remains uncertain and complex, with clarity expected in the coming months. Show in sidebar
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Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first IPL title in 2025 after 18 years. Just a few days later, on June 10, 2025, news is going viral that the owners of Diageo PLC are considering selling the RCB franchise, either fully or partially.

RCB Owners Looking to Sell Franchise? Reason Behind the Decision, Current Valuation & What It Means for IPL 2025 Champions

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West Indies wicket-keeper batsman <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Pooran" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicholas Pooran</a> has announced his retirement from international cricket at just 29. Nicholas Pooran goes down as West Indies' most capped international player in the shortest format of the game and their highest run-getter.  
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Before announcing his shocking retirement, Pooran was last seen in action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, where he starred for the Lucknow Super Giants. The Lucknow Super Giants went on to secure the player for a huge INR 21 crores. 
Pooran stood by his standards in the IPL as well. He contributed significantly to LSG's limited success in the IPL, going on to score 500+ runs and also scoring 5 crucial fifties, with the most number of sixes, 40. 
Nicholas Pooran's retirement will be a massive jolt for the side that are already on the backfoot, especially after West Indies' continuous failures in white-ball cricket, with the biggest concern being missing out on the 2023 World Cup qualification. 
Pooran holds a massive record of being named the first player to have hit the most number of sixes in the shortest format in the last year. Pooran sits at the top with 170 sixes. 
<h2>A Glimpse of Nicholas Pooran's International Career</h2>
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The 29-year-old West Indies great was not picked for the ongoing tour of the West Indies against England, as he asked the cricket board for a break after playing continuous cricket, including both international and franchise-level games, over the last year. 
Pooran is among the very least successful players to have never had a test cap, as he never made his debut in the longest format of the game. However, he made his T20I debut back in 2016 and went on to play 106 games as the leading T20 run-scorer with 2275 runs. 
His ODI debut came much later in 2019, when he went on to star in 61 games in international cricket and scored 1983 runs with the highest score of 118. 
However, he continues to star as a multi-format player in franchise-level games, playing cricket leagues across every nation in the world, including the MLC, IPL, and the SA20. Having starred in nearly 400 T20 games, Pooran went on to score 9166 runs with the highest score of 102*, and counting. 
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West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran has announced his retirement at the age of 29.

West Indies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran has announced his retirement from international cricket at just 29. Nicholas Pooran goes down as West Indies' most capped international player in the shortest format of the game and their highest run-getter.  

After dramatic IPL West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran ditches international cricket with shocking retirement

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Indian Cricket Team pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of breaking a massive record of Wasim Akram in test cricket. The fast bowler is two wickets away from becoming the Asian bowler with the most number of wickets in the SENA countries. SENA defines South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who has 145 wickets from 31 tests, needs just one wicket to equal Wasim Akram. The former Pakistan cricketer picked 146 wickets in 32 tests. The fast bowler will have a great opportunity to achieve the record in the upcoming five-match test series against the England Cricket Team. 
The India Cricket Team will be locking horns with the England Cricket Team in a five-match test series. The series will begin on 20th June at Headingley in Leeds and will conclude on 4th August at Kennington Oval. The series will also mark the new edition of the ICC World Test Championship cycle (2025-27). 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah will be holding the key for the Indian Cricket Team in the series against England</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah will be holding the key for the Indian Cricket Team in the series. The fast bowler played a massive role for India in the last series in Australia. He bagged 32 wickets and won the Player of the Series the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which included five tests. 
Jasprit Bumrah, however, won't be available for all five games in the series. The fast bowler will be playing just three games due to workload management, and the management would be hoping that he makes a massive impact in those games. 
Jasprit Bumrah, during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, faced a back injury. The fast bowler was then out of the action for around four months and made a return in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He looked in good touch with the ball there, too, and helped his team reach the playoffs. 
The Test series against England will mark a new era for the Indian test team. Since Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired, it will be a young team. Shubman Gill will be leading the team with Rishabh Pant being his deputy.
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Jasprit Bumrah, who has 145 wickets from 31 tests, needs just one wicket to equal Wasim Akram. The former Pakistan cricketer picked 146 wickets in 32 tests.

Indian Cricket Team pacer Jasprit Bumrah is on the verge of breaking a massive record of Wasim Akram in test cricket

Jasprit Bumrah on the verge of shattering the massive record of Wasim Akram in overseas conditions

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On 9 June 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that the Test match schedule of India's home series against West Indies and South Africa has been swapped. 
The second Test against the West Indies was originally scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata from 10 to 14 October, but now it will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. 
The first Test match against South Africa, which was scheduled to be held in Delhi from 14 to 18 November, will now be held in Kolkata. 
<h2 dir="ltr">India's Tests Against West Indies and South Africa Swapped</h2>
The BCCI has made these changes to protect the health of the players because Delhi's high pollution levels can affect them in November.
Delhi's air quality becomes very poor during the month of November, especially after Diwali, when pollution levels become very dangerous. The BCCI has received a lot of criticism for scheduling the first South Africa Test in Delhi during this time. 
A BCCI official said that we prioritise the players and take care of their health and well-being. Earlier matches that have been held in Delhi, like the 2017 Test match, where Sri Lankan players wore masks and some players even vomited, raised a lot of concerns. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Impact on India’s Home Season</h2>
By moving the South Africa Test match to Kolkata, the BCCI wants to avoid such issues. Delhi's October Test match against West Indies will be played in better conditions.
India's 2025 home season will begin with a two-Test series against the West Indies. The first Test will be held in Ahmedabad from October 2 to October 6, and Delhi will host the second. 
After that, South Africa will play two Tests, three ODIs, and five T20 Internationals. Kolkata will host the first Test, and Guwahati will host the second from November 22 to November 26. This venue swap ensures that players can perform in better conditions.
<h2 dir="ltr">Other Schedule Updates</h2>
The BCCI has also changed other venues. India's Women's ODI series against Australia was originally scheduled to be held in Chennai but has been moved to New Chandigarh and Delhi. Pitch renovation at specific stadiums has been done. 
South Africa A's ODI matches against India A have been shifted from Bengaluru to Rajkot. These changes show that the BCCI is focusing on player safety and venue readiness.
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India's Tests Against West Indies and South Africa

On 9 June 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that the Test match schedule of India's home series against West Indies and South Africa has been swapped.

India's Tests Against West Indies and South Africa Swapped Between Delhi and Kolkata: BCCI Confirms Venue Change

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh came up with a bold prediction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. He mentioned that they will be playing the final next year in Bengaluru and will lift the title too. 
Punjab Kings faced a massive heartbreak in the final of the IPL 2025. The Shreyas Iyer-led side faced a disappointing 6-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi International Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad. 
Shashank Singh was one of the shining lights for Punjab Kings in the final of the IPL 2025. The all-rounder kept his team in the hunt in the chase of 191 runs as he slammed Royal Challengers Bengaluru all over the park. But couldn't take his team home as he missed it by just one shot. 
While the wickets kept falling at the other end, Shashank Singh kept hitting at one end. He took the game to the last over, where 29 runs were needed. He missed the first two balls but then hit three sixes and one four. Had he hit one six, he would've taken his team to win. 
<h2>We will lift the Trophy too - Shashank Singh makes a prediction for IPL 2026 </h2>
Shashank Singh, who was gutted after the loss, has now made a bold prediction for the IPL 2026. While speaking to the Indian Express, he said that they will win next year's tournament. 
“Next year we are playing the final in Bangalore for sure and we will lift the Trophy too,” he told the Indian Express. 
Notably, Shashank Singh, who scored 61* runs in final, made a similar kind of prediction ahead of the IPL 2025. He said that the Punjab Kings would end the league stage at the top of the table, and that happened exactly. It remains to be seen how they will perform next year.
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Punjab Kings faced a massive heartbreak in the final of the IPL 2025.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh came up with a bold prediction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

"Next year we are playing the final in Bangalore for sure" - Shashank Singh makes prediction for IPL 2026

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The South Africa National Cricket Team has announced the squad for the two-match Test series against the Zimbabwe Cricket Team. Young batter Dewald Brevis has been included in the team and is expected to make his debut in the series. 
After the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2025, South Africa is all set to lock horns with the Zimbabwe Cricket Team in the two-match series. The first game will be played on 28th June, while the second match is scheduled to take place from 6th July. Both games will be played at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. 
South Africa has rested the main players for the series and has added five uncapped players to the team. The likes of Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Codi Yusuf and Dewald Brevis have been named in the squad and would want to make a massive impact. 
Dewald Brevis played a magnificent brand of cricket in domestic cricket last year. He also was part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. He played a fearless brand of cricket and was one of the shining lights for the team in the tournament. 
Apart from the five uncapped players, Cricket South Africa took some harsh calls. They didn't consider Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee and Lizaad Williams for selection. Temba Bavuma will be leading the series and would want to win the series. 
<h2>South Africa squad for the test series against Zimbabwe </h2>
Here's South Africa squad for the test series against Zimbabwe: 
Temba Bavuma (captain), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne and Codi Yusuf. 
Schedule of Zimbabwe vs South Africa test series 
28 June – 02 July at 10:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo 
06 – 10 July at 10:00
Zimbabwe vs South Africa – Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo

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The South Africa National Cricket Team has announced the squad for the two-match Test series against the Zimbabwe Cricket Team.

Young batter Dewald Brevis has been included in the team and is expected to make his debut in the series. 

Dewald Brevis to make test debut? South Africa announces squad for Zimbabwe Tests

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Things are not looking good for talented batsman Prithvi Shaw in recent times. He flopped after making his much awaited return on the cricket field after a period of six months. These days he is taking part in the 2025 edition of the T20 Mumbai League. Let's know which bowler dismissed him in the first match.
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Prithvi Shaw, who was once called the future star of Team India, today his career is hanging in the balance. The return of this 25-year-old player, who has made his debut in all three formats for India, to the national setup seems very difficult, because nothing is going right with Shaw. Neither his bat is working nor is luck supporting him.
On June 4, he came on the field after about 6 months, but flopped. He managed to score just five runs in four balls and his inning ended on a disappointing note. Let's know where Shaw is playing and which bowler got him out. Prithvi Shaw did not play in the 2025 editon of the Indian Premier League (IPL) , because he was released by the Delhi Capitals (DC) and then he remained unsold in the auction. This was a big setback in his career.
<h2>No buyer was found in IPL 2025 auction</h2>
After remaining unsold in the mega auction of the cash-rich t20 league, Prithvi Shaw returned to the field through the T20 Mumbai League which started on the 4th of June, but he flopped in the very first match. He out after scoring just five runs in four balls. He was sent to the pavilion by right-arm pacer Dhanit Raut.
<h2>Match Report</h2>
Shaw is the skipper of North Mumbai Panthers (NMP) in the Mumbai T20 League and they are also the reigning champions having lifted the trophy in 2019 before the tournament came to a halt due to Covid-19. His team's first match was against Namo Bandra Blasters, in which the Panthers suffered a hammering defeat by a margin of 40 runs. The Bandra Blasters batted first and scored 171 runs for 6 wickets. Dhrumil Madkar contributed 52 runs in 23 balls, which included six huge maximums. Chasing the target of 172 runs, Shaw's team North Mumbai Panthers was all out for 131 runs. Divyanshu Saxena (42 runs) was the top run getter for his team.
<h2>Prithvi would be eager to make a strong comeback</h2>
Prithvi Shaw has returned to the field for the first time since December 2024. He last played for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where his performance was disappointing. The right-handed batter has flopped in the first match of the Mumbai T20 League, but he would like to perform strongly in the next matches. This league can play an important role for the hard hitting opening batter in getting his career back on track.
<h2>Was once considered the next big thing in Indian Cricket, today career is in limbo</h2>
This is the same Prithvi Shaw who won the Under 19 World Cup for India in 2018. Prithvi was the captain of that team. In the same year, this player performed brilliantly in domestic cricket, after which he got a chance to make his Test debut. Prithvi made a splash by scoring a century in his first Test and he was being compared to the great Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Brian Lara. However, after this his graph started falling. He had to face a ban due to failing the doping test. Now the situation is that Prithvi is out of the Mumbai team. His career is in limbo.
<h2>How is Prithvi Shaw's international cricket career?</h2>
Prithvi made his Test debut for the Indian Cricket Team in 2018. He has scored a total of 339 runs in nine innings of five Test matches at an average of 42.37, with the assistance of two half-centuries and a hundred. He made his ODI debut in 2020 and has 189 runs to his name in six matches. Then he made his T20 debut in 2021. In the only match he participated in, he got dismissed without opening his account. Talking about his IPL stats, he has amassed 1,892 runs in 79 games, which also includes 14 fifties.
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Prithvi Shaw is having a tough time in the T20 Mumbai League | Image Credits - Navbharat Times

Prithvi Shaw's struggles continue as he scores just 5 runs in his T20 Mumbai League comeback, dismissed by pacer Dhanit Raut. The former U-19 World Cup captain, once compared to Tendulkar, now faces a career crisis after being unsold in IPL 2025 and dropped from Mumbai's domestic team. His international career (339 Test runs, 189 ODI runs) and IPL record (1,892 runs) show unfulfilled potential. This tournament is crucial for Shaw's fading career revival.

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big star, is facing a career crisis. After being unsold in IPL 2025 and released by Delhi Capitals, he returned to action in the T20 Mumbai League on June 4 but flopped, scoring just 5 runs (4 balls) before being dismissed by pacer Dhanit Raut. Leading defending champions North Mumbai Panthers, Shaw’s team lost their opener by 40 runs to Namo Bandra Blasters.

Shaw’s decline has been stark since his 2018 U-19 World Cup heroics and Test debut century. Once compared to legends like Tendulkar and Sehwag, his career derailed due to inconsistent form, a doping ban, and now exclusion from Mumbai’s domestic teams. His international stats (339 Test runs, 189 ODI runs, and a duck in his lone T20I) and IPL record (1,892 runs) highlight unfulfilled potential.
This Mumbai League is a critical chance for Shaw to revive his fading career, but early struggles underscore the uphill battle ahead.

T20 Mumbai 2025: Unsold in IPL, returns to the field after 6 months, Prithvi Shaw's innings ended in 4 balls

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Some victories aren't just about lifting a trophy; they're about lifting the weight of years. After nearly two decades of heartbreak, hope, and heroic performances, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have finally broken their title drought and clinched the TATA IPL 2025 title.
The streets of Bengaluru erupted in joy as RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling finale. Virat Kohli, who has worn the red and gold since the very beginning, finally saw his dream materialize. His emotional reaction with five balls left in the match—eyes filled with tears—said it all. For the fans, for Kohli, for the franchise, this win is poetry, not just sport.
With the tournament wrapped up in dramatic fashion, it's time to shift our attention from emotions to excellence—the numbers that defined IPL 2025. From match-winning spells to miserly economies and records that left jaws dropped, this season was packed with bowling brilliance.
<h2>Most Wickets in IPL 2025</h2>
The purple cap race saw Prasidh Krishna leading the charts with 25 wickets. Noor Ahmad and Josh Hazlewood followed closely, showcasing consistency and impact in crunch games.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Matches</th>
<th>Overs</th>
<th>Balls</th>
<th>Wickets</th>
<th>Average</th>
<th>Runs</th>
<th>4-fers</th>
<th>5-fers</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Prasidh Krishna</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>59.0</td>
<td>354</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>19.52</td>
<td>488</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Noor Ahmad</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>17.00</td>
<td>408</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>44.0</td>
<td>264</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>17.55</td>
<td>386</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Trent Boult</td>
<td>16</td>
<td>57.4</td>
<td>346</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>23.50</td>
<td>517</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Arshdeep Singh</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>58.2</td>
<td>350</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>24.67</td>
<td>518</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>R Sai Kishore</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>42.3</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>20.68</td>
<td>393</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Jasprit Bumrah</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>47.2</td>
<td>284</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>17.56</td>
<td>316</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Vaibhav Arora</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>42.3</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>25.29</td>
<td>430</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Varun Chakaravarthy</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>300</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>22.53</td>
<td>383</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Krunal Pandya</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>46.0</td>
<td>276</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>22.29</td>
<td>379</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Best Economy Bowlers</h2>
Pace and precision defined this table. Jasprit Bumrah was not only the most economical but also a wicket-taker, a rare combination. Spin duo Kuldeep and Varun also made key contributions with tight spells.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Bowler</th>
<th>Matches</th>
<th>Overs</th>
<th>Inns</th>
<th>Wickets</th>
<th>Economy</th>
<th>Average</th>
<th>Strike Rate</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Jasprit Bumrah</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>47.2</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>6.68</td>
<td>17.56</td>
<td>15.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Kuldeep Yadav</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>51.0</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>7.08</td>
<td>24.07</td>
<td>20.40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Varun Chakaravarthy</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>7.66</td>
<td>22.53</td>
<td>17.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Sunil Narine</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>45.0</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>7.80</td>
<td>29.25</td>
<td>22.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Noor Ahmad</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>8.16</td>
<td>17.00</td>
<td>12.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Krunal Pandya</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>46.0</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>8.24</td>
<td>22.29</td>
<td>16.24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Digvesh Singh Rathi</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>52.0</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>8.25</td>
<td>30.64</td>
<td>22.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Prasidh Krishna</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>59.0</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>8.27</td>
<td>19.52</td>
<td>14.16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>44.0</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>8.77</td>
<td>17.55</td>
<td>12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Arshdeep Singh</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>58.2</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>8.88</td>
<td>24.67</td>
<td>16.67</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Best Bowling Spells of the Season
Some of the most explosive spells of the season came from both speedsters and spinners. Mitchell Starc’s 5-fer and Siraj’s fiery 4-17 stood out as game-changing efforts.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Bowler</th>
<th>Opposition</th>
<th>Overs</th>
<th>Runs</th>
<th>Wickets</th>
<th>Best Bowling</th>
<th>Maidens</th>
<th>Economy</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Mitchell Starc</td>
<td>SRH</td>
<td>3.4</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5-35</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>10.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Hardik Pandya</td>
<td>LSG</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>36</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5-36</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Mohammed Siraj</td>
<td>SRH</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-17</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>4.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Noor Ahmad</td>
<td>MI</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-18</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>4.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Jasprit Bumrah</td>
<td>LSG</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-22</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>5.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Ashwani Kumar</td>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>3.0</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-24</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Trent Boult</td>
<td>SRH</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>26</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-26</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>6.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Harshal Patel</td>
<td>CSK</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-28</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Yuzvendra Chahal</td>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-28</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Noor Ahmad</td>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>31</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>4-31</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>7.75</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Best Bowling Averages</h2>
Jaydev Unadkat, though playing fewer matches, topped the average charts. Noor Ahmad and Hazlewood maintained their form throughout the season to make this elite list.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Bowler</th>
<th>Matches</th>
<th>Overs</th>
<th>Wickets</th>
<th>Average</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Jaydev Unadkat</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>23.5</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>15.91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Noor Ahmad</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>50.0</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>17.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>44.0</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>17.55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Jasprit Bumrah</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>47.2</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>17.56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Vignesh Puthur</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>12.0</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>18.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Karn Sharma</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>15.0</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>18.29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Eshan Malinga</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>26.4</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>18.31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Harpreet Brar</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>22.0</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Prasidh Krishna</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>59.0</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>19.52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Will Jacks</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>14.0</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Most Runs Conceded in an Innings</h2>
Even the best can have an off day. Archer and Shami, usually reliable, had nights they'd want to forget, going for record-breaking runs.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Player</th>
<th>Overs</th>
<th>Runs Conceded</th>
<th>Wickets Taken</th>
<th>Economy</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jofra Archer</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohammed Shami</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>75</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>18.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Will O’Rourke</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>74</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>18.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Khaleel Ahmed</td>
<td>3.0</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>21.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pat Cummins</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MP Yadav</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arshdeep Singh</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anrich Nortje</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>15.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trent Boult</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>14.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Avesh Khan</td>
<td>4.0</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>14.25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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It occurs. Not every day can be identical. They waited. Received an opportunity. Let it slip. Waited once more. Received another opportunity. Misfired again. Finally, on their fourth attempt, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their inaugural IPL title in their 18th season. Tears of happiness stream down Virat Kohli's face, and while the celebration erupts, he takes a moment to gather himself. 
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The past several months appear to have been orchestrated by fate in his favor. First, the T20 World Cup. Then, the Champions Trophy. Now, the IPL. Who knows, if Jasprit Bumrah had been fit to bowl in the Sydney Test, Kohli could have still been in pursuit of another trophy in the WTC final! The only player to have represented ONE TEAM in IPL history - VIRAT KOHLI - this moment belongs as much to you as it does to all of Bengaluru. Savor it.
What an incredible season it has been for Rajat Patidar. In his inaugural season as captain of RCB, he has finally led the team to break their title drought! The foundation for this success was laid during the auction, where RCB made significant investments in their bowling lineup, knowing they had strong batting options available over the years.
They made some strategic acquisitions, such as Phil Salt and Tim David, but their most crucial signing was Josh Hazlewood, who finished the season with 22 wickets, proving to be a standout performer. Additionally, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma delivered impressive performances, while the ever-dependable Bhuvneshwar Kumar contributed his valuable experience.
In this exciting match, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. After losing the toss, Royal Challengers Bangalore came out to bat first but their start was disappointing and the team suffered its first big blow at a score of just 18 runs. After this, Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal together handled the innings and took the team's score beyond 55 runs.
Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 190 runs in the stipulated 20 overs by losing nine wickets. Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 43 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore. During this excellent innings, Virat Kohli hit three fours in 35 balls. Apart from Virat Kohli, captain Rajat Patidar scored 26 runs.
On the other hand, star fast bowler Kyle Jamieson gave the first big success to the Punjab Kings team. Kyle Jamieson and Arshdeep Singh took the maximum three wickets each for Punjab Kings. Apart from Kyle Jamieson and Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Azmatullah Umarzai and Vijaykumar Vishak took one wicket each. Punjab Kings had to score 191 runs in 20 overs to win this match.
Let us tell you that the Punjab Kings team, which came out to chase the target, had a great start and both the openers put 43 runs on the board for the first wicket. The Punjab Kings team could score only 184 runs after losing seven wickets in 20 overs. Star batsman Shashank Singh played the highest unbeaten innings of 61 runs for Punjab Kings. During this explosive innings, Shashank Singh hit three fours and six sixes in 30 balls. Apart from Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis scored 39 runs.
At the same time, deadly fast bowler Josh Hazlewood gave the first big success to the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya took the maximum of two wickets each from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Apart from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd and Yash Dayal took one wicket each.
<h2>1st innings scorecard:</h2>
Royal Challengers Bangalore batting: 190/9, 20 overs (Philip Salt 16 runs, Virat Kohli 43 runs, Mayank Agarwal 24 runs, Rajat Patidar 26 runs, Liam Livingstone 25 runs, Jitesh Sharma 24 runs, Romario Shepherd 17 runs, Krunal Pandya 4 runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1 run and Yash Dayal 1 run not out.)
Punjab Kings bowling: (Kyle Jamieson 3 wickets, Arshdeep Singh 3 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal 1 wicket, Azmatullah Umarzai 1 wicket and Vijaykumar Vishak 1 wicket).
<h2>2nd innings scorecard:</h2>
Punjab Kings batting: 184/7, 20 overs (Priyansh Arya 24 runs, Prabhsimran Singh 26 runs, Josh Inglis 39 runs, Shreyas Iyer 1 run, Nehal Wadhera 15 runs, Shashank Singh 61 runs not out, Marcus Stoinis 6 runs, Azmatullah Umarzai 1 run and Kyle Jamieson 0 runs not out.)
Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling: (Josh Hazlewood 1 wicket, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2 wickets, Krunal Pandya 2 wickets, Romario Shepherd 1 wicket and Yash Dayal 1 wicket).
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RCB finally won their first IPL title after 18 seasons, beating Punjab by 6 runs in a dramatic final. Virat Kohli's 43 and crucial bowling from Hazlewood (22 wickets this season) secured the win despite Shashank Singh's fiery 61*. An emotional victory for lifelong RCB player Kohli and captain Patidar.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history by winning their maiden IPL title in their 18th season, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final. Batting first, RCB posted 190/9, anchored by Virat Kohli's 43 and contributions from Patidar (26) and Livingstone (25). Punjab's chase fell short at 184/7 despite Shashank Singh's explosive 61* (30 balls), as RCB's bowlers—led by Hazlewood (22 wickets this season) and Bhuvi (2 wickets in final)—held their nerve. The victory marked an emotional triumph for Kohli (RCB's lifelong player) and rookie captain Rajat Patidar, whose auction strategy (signing Hazlewood, Krunal) paid off. Punjab's wait for a trophy continues, while RCB's drought ends in fairytale fashion

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