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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated the Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL 2025 final and went on to win their first-ever IPL title

RCB defeated PBKS by six runs to secure victory in IPL 2025 final

PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting gave his views on the heartbreaking defeat 

Ricky Ponting in this frame

'There is no excuse...': PBKS coach Ricky Ponting's blunt admission following six-run defeat against RCB in IPL 2025 final

RCB head coach Andy Flower addressed the trolling and criticism franchise faced for their mega auction strategy where they did not bid heavily for big names.

RCB head coach Andy Flower said they wanted a good bowling lineup.

Virat Kohli credited the bowling lineup for the title win.

RCB's most expensive pick in the mega auction was Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood.

Andy Flower

'People thought that we were investing our money rather than spending it. But...': RCB head coach Andy Flower lays bare much-criticised strategy 

Phil Salt was exhausted by the time RCB won the IPL 2025 final as he had rejoined the camp after flying back home for the birth of his child.

Phil Salt left RCB camp for the birth of his child.

Salt returned on the IPL 2025 final morning. 

Salt contributed with a cameo and took a spectacular catch in IPL 2025 final. 

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt

'Now go back to the real stuff and...': Virat Kohli's special message to sleep-deprived Phil Salt on Instagram after IPL 2025 triumph

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory parade will take place on June 4 as the fans will assemble at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Virat Kohli promised a victory parade in Bengaluru after 6-run win in IPL 2025 final.

The RCB victory parade will take place on June 4. 

The fans will assemble at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru for the celebrations. 

Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers

When will Virat Kohli-promised IPL 2025 victory parade take place in Bengaluru? Time to venue, all details here

Virat Kohli will never forget the IPL 2025, a season where his dream of lifting the trophy came true. He thanked everyone who continued to support RCB in tough times.

Virat Kohli lifted the IPL trophy after three losses in the final across 18 years.

Kohli got emotional as RCB beat Punjab Kings by six runs.

Kohli hailed RCB's fans for their continued support and his old mates AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle. 

Virat Kohli

'You've made me wait 18 years to be able to lift you and...': Virat Kohli's jubilation-filled first Instagram post upon winning IPL 2025 final goes viral

Mitchell Marsh has returned as captain for the five-T20I series on West Indies soil next month. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Marcus Stoinis are notable absentees whereas a few Test players have been rested.

Young destructive opener Mitchell Owen is in line to make his T20I debut.

Glenn Maxwell will play his first game since ODI retirement.

The five-T20I series will begin on July 19. 

Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Owen

Australia announce T20I squad for West Indies series: Fraser-McGurk dropped after poor IPL season, PBKS' Maxwell replacement set for debut

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India vs South Africa Match Stats

1st ODI, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Match Details

South Africa tour of India, 2022

Thu 6 October, 14:00:00 IST

India, who chose to field

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 15

SA
148 (18.2 ov)

IND
283/1 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 135 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 13

SA
208/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
219/6 (20.0 ov)

India beat South Africa by 11 runs

India in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2024 On Nov 10

SA
128/7 (19.0 ov)

IND
124/6 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat India by 3 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND), Anil Chaudhary (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)