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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have sealed their berth for the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which is scheduled to take place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. 


RCB beat PBKS by eight wickets. 

RCB becomes the first team to seal berth IPL 2025 final. 

 Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings looks dejected following the team's defeat in the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium on May 29, 2025, in Chandigarh, India

Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings looks dejected following the team's defeat in the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium on May 29, 2025, in Chandigarh, India

'We have lost the battle, but...': Gutted Shreyas Iyer breaks silence after PBKS' humiliating defeat against RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer wasn't able to contribute much to his side's total and was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for just two runs as PBKS failed to put up a big total

Shreyas Iyer got dismissed cheaply against RCB

PBKS suffered a batting collapse and got bundled out for just 101 runs against RCB

Shreyas Iyer in this frame

'Just a wild swing...': Sunil Gavaskar blasts Shreyas Iyer's shot selection amid PBKS' batting collapse against RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets to seal their spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. 

RCB seals spot in IPL 2025 final. 

omario Shepherd of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after taking the wicket of Harpreet Brar of Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium 

omario Shepherd of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after taking the wicket of Harpreet Brar of Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at New PCA Stadium

PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 highlights: Suyash Sharma's three-fers, followed by Phil Salt's unbeaten half-century, help RCB seal berth in IPL final after nine years

Suyash Sharma's three-wicket haul helped the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to dismantle Punjab Kings on just 101 runs in the Qualifier 1 clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

RCB bundled out PBKS on 101 runs in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. 

Suyash Sharma picked up three wickets vs PBKS in IPL 2025 qualifier 1. 

Suyash Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates after dismissing Musheer Khan of Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL Qualifier Finals match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'No one wasn't able to read...': Suyash Sharma reveals his masterplan after RCB dismantle PBKS for 101 in Qualifier 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Swastik Chikara predicted that the Bengaluru-based franchise will easily qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. 

RCB vs PBKS Qualifier 1 will take place at New PCA Stadium. 

Swastik Chikara predicted that RCB can easily beat PBKS. 

Swastik Chikara and Rajat Patidar

'Punjab ko harake phir Ahmedabad jaana hai mujhe...': RCB star's bold prediction for Qualifier 1 goes viral, watch VIDEO

Josh Hazlewood comes back in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) playing XI in the Qualifier 1 clash against the Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh.

Rajat Patidar opts to bowl against Punjab Kings. 

Josh Hazlewood to feature for RCB in IPL 2025 Qualifier against Punjab Kings. 

Rajat Patidar and Shreyas Iyer at toss

PBKS vs RCB, Qualifier 1: Josh Hazlewood returns as RCB captain, Rajat Patidar opts to bowl against Punjab Kings, check playing XIs

Shane Watson feels Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will end up lifting the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title

Shane Watson thinks RCB will hold the IPL 2025 title

RCB will take on PBKS in IPL 2025's Qualifier 1

RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame

'With all that has happened with Virat Kohli…': Ex-CSK star places his bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win IPL 2025 title

Josh Hazlewood wants Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to be wary of Punjab Kings' (PBKS) challenge ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

RCB's Josh Hazlewood feels PBKS have a home advantage in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash

The IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between PBKS and RCB will be played in Chandigarh's Mullanpur stadium

RCB's superstar pacer Josh Hazlewood in this frame

Josh Hazlewood warns RCB of PBKS' biggest advantage in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, says 'They are a tough opposition and we are...'

All eyes are on IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 which will see Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on each other for a spot in final

Stage is set for the PBKS vs RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 clash

Both the teams are gunning for their maiden IPL title

PBKS' Shreyas Iyer (L) and RCB's Virat Kohli in frame

EXPLAINED: Know what will happen if PBKS vs RCB's IPL 2025 Qualifiers 1 gets abandoned due to rain

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 with their sights set ticket to finale

PBKS will face RCB in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

Know what would be the predicted XIs of both the sides

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (R) is congratulated by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame

PBKS vs RCB Predicted Playing XI: RCB welcome back key match-winner, PBKS to be bolstered by Rs 18 Cr star in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the IPL final after nine years and David Warner feels that they will be fourth-time lucky. 

David Warner backs RCB to win their maiden IPL title.

Warner feels Josh Hazlewood will be the hero in IPL 2025 final.

Last time RCB reached the final, Warner-led SRH beat them. 

David Warner

David Warner predicts IPL 2025 winners and former Australian teammate as 'Player of the match' in final

After missing a few matches, Yuzvendra Chahal is set to make his return for the all-important Qualifier 2 game against Mumbai Indians.

Yuzvendra Chahal has missed 3 matches due to wrist injury.

Chahal is Punjab Kings' third-highest wicket-taker in the season.

Chahal has a good record against Mumbai Indians. 

Yuzvendra Chahal

Will Yuzvendra Chahal play against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2? Big update clears the air hours before clash

Former India pacer Atul Wassan has justified Virat Kohli's comment on young Musheer Khan who made his IPL debut amidst Punjab Kings' batting collapse in Qualifier 1.

Musheer Khan made his IPL debut as impact player in the Qualifier 1 game.

Virat Kohli was surprised to see Musheer make his IPL debut.

Musheer was not in Punjab Kings' original plan but collapse led to his debut. 

Virat Kohli, Musheer Khan

'Even if he plays with his own baby, he would...': Ex-India pacer defends Virat Kohli over 'paani pilata hai' comment on Musheer Khan's arrival

MI vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: Punjab Kings will hope that the third-highest wicket-taker against Mumbai Indians, Yuzvendra Chahal recovers for the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash.

Yuzvendra Chahal is nursing a wrist injury.

Richard Gleeson and Deepak Chahar are facing hamstring issues.

Karn Sharma may make a comeback to the playing XI. 

Richard Gleeson, Jasprit Bumrah

MI vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI: Pandya may hand debut to this player due to injuries to key players, question mark over Chahal's return continues

Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have dismissed rumours of rift between them that have been circulating on social media. 

Shubman Gill clarified there is no rift between him and Hardik Pandya.

Hardik Pandya reposted Shubman Gill's story as well.

Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in IPL 2025 eliminator.

MI captain Hardik Pandya (L) and GT skipper Shubman Gill in frame

Hardik Pandya reacts to Shubman Gill's post dismissing rumours of rift between two after IPL 2025 eliminator

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The batting duo in question here is Karun Nair and KL Rahul, both of whom have been included in India's squad for the upcoming five-match Test assignment against England

Test series between India and England set to begin from June 20

Karun Nair and KL Rahul have both been included in India's squad for the Test series against England

Karun Nair and KL Rahul in this frame

'Two gems...': Kevin Pietersen gives massive verdict on India batting duo ahead of England Test series 

After losing the first ODI by a massive margin of 238 runs, Shai Hope-led West Indies have been fined for maintaining slow over rate.

West Indies players face a five per cent match fee fine.

Shai Hope accepted the sanction.

There was no need for a formal hearing after first ODI. 

Jacob Bethell, Shai Hope

ICC punishes Shai Hope's West Indies after they concede 400 and lose to England by 238 runs in first ODI

Monty Panesar feels Shreyas Iyer lacks the skill it takes to be successful in England and wants him to play County cricket in order to move up the pecking order.

Shreyas Iyer has played just one Test in England.

Monty Panesar understands why Shreyas Iyer wasn't picked in Test squad.

Monty Panesar suggests Shreyas Iyer should play County cricket in England. 

Shreyas Iyer

Former England spinner defends Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for Shreyas Iyer's Test squad snub, says 'He needs to find a county and...'

Rinku Singh will get engaged to Priya Saroj on June 8 and the ceremony is set to take place in a hotel in Lucknow

Rinku Singh is set to get engaged with Priya Saroj

Rinku Singh recently featured for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025

Rinku Singh (L) and Priya Saroj in this frame

Rinku Singh to get engaged with Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj in Lucknow, ceremony to take place on June 8 

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