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Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined for slow over rate during IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Rishabh Pant has been punished after his LSG were found guilty for maintaining slow over rate during match against RCB

Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 30 lakh for the offence

Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant in this frame

BCCI punishes Rishabh Pant and rest of LSG's playing XI with hefty fine for committing this blunder during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

LSG captain Rishabh Pant earned his franchise's owner Sanjiv Goenka's praise after his spellbinding century in IPL 2025 clash against RCB

Rishabh Pant cracked a scintillating century in LSG's losing cause against RCB

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka showered praise on Rishabh Pant with a social media post

LSG's Rishabh Pant celebrates after hitting a ton in IPL 2025 match against RCB

IPL 2025: LSG's owner Sanjiv Goenka's one-word reaction to Rishabh Pant's century in LSG's losing cause against RCB goes viral

Digvesh Rathi's 'Mankad' attempt to dismiss Jitesh Sharma during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash left Virat Kohli fuming in the dressing room

Digvesh Rathi attempted a 'Mankad' to dismiss Jitesh Sharma during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025

Virat Kohli was seen fuming in the dressing room following the Mankad drama

Watch: Furious Virat Kohli smashes bottle in anger in dressing room Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad’ attempt during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

Furious Virat Kohli smashes bottle in anger in dressing room Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad’ attempt during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

IPL 2025: After defeating LSG for top two spot, RCB's stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma credited Rajat Patidar for handing him the responsibility to lead the team

RCB staged a thrilling six-wicket win over LSG in their final league match of the IPL 205

With this RCB made it to the top two in the standings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Jitesh Sharma (L) and Mayank Agarwal celebrate their team's win against Lucknow Super Giants

'Credit goes to him for...': Not Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma gives credit to this star after RCB's stunning win over LSG for IPL 2025 top 2 spot

Mayank Agarwal and Jitesh Sharma's 107 stand powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

RCB defeated LSG by six wicket to finish top 2. 

RCB will face PBKS in IPL 2025 qualifier 1 on May 29. 

itesh Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrate his team's win over Lucknow Super Giants during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Match 70 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

LSG vs RCB: Rishabh Pant's century went in vain as RCB oust LSG by six wickets to seal top-2 spot in IPL 2025 points table

Rishabh Pant smashed his second century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during LSG's last IPL 2025 league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

Rishabh Pant smashed 54-ball ton in IPL 2025. 

Rishabh Pant smashed his second IPL century against RCB. 

Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants celebrates after scoring a hundred during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Match 70 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium 

Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants celebrates after scoring a hundred during the 2025 IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Match 70 Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium

Rishabh Pant ends quiet IPL 2025 campaign with thunderous 54-ball century in LSG’s last league match against RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

RCB opt to bowl against LSG. 

Josh Hazlewood to miss RCB vs LSG clash. 

Rishabh Pant of Lucknow Super Giants ann Jitesh Sharma of Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the toss during the 2025 IPL

LSG vs RCB: Tim David and Josh Hazlewood misses out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants: Check playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant was seen limping in a viral video ahead of their last Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

LSG are eliminated from IPL 2025. 

Rishabh Pant spotted limping ahead of IPL 2025 clash between LSG and RCB.

Rishabh Pant playing a shot during IPL 2025 clash

Injury scare for Rishabh Pant? LSG captain seen limping in Lucknow ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against RCB, WATCH VIDEO

After getting signed by the Lucknow Super Giants for a gigantic fee of INR 27 crore, Rishabh Pant has underperformed big time and has managed to score just 151 runs in 13 matches so far 

Rishabh Pant's batting performances were poor throughout IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant's services were acquired by LSG for a fee of INR 27 crore at the IPL mega auction

Rishabh Pant in this frame

'It is about timing...': LSG teammate gives major reason behind Rishabh Pant's dismal IPL 2025 campaign

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently on number three in the points table of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The franchise will face the Lucknow Super Giants for their last league match. 

RCB will face LSG for their last league match of IPL 2025. 

Josh Hazlewood has joined RCB ahead of IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (L) and Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2025 IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

WATCH: Big boost for RCB, Josh Hazlewood joins squad ahead of IPL 2025 clash against LSG

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WPL 2026

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu star in WPL 2026's opening ceremony (via WPL)

WATCH: Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez light up WPL's opening ceremony

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to invite Mumbai Indians to bat first in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener

RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first against MI in WPL 2026 campaign opener

Know the playing XIs of both the sides here:

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: RCB opt to bowl first against MI, know Playing XIs

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WPL 2026 tournament opener will take place on January 9.

MI will face RCB in WPL 2026 tournament opener.

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Yastika Bhatia Injury Update: In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the WPL 2026

Yastika Bhatia failed to recover from a persistent knee injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

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Dallas Mavericks face renewed uncertainty as another injury update raises concerns about the team’s direction.

Dallas Mavericks are awaiting imaging results to determine the severity of Anthony Davis’ latest injury.

Ongoing health issues continue to impact Dallas’ roster plans and trade outlook.

Dallas Mavericks’ misfortune continues as fresh injury update deepens concerns

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Barcelona head into the Spanish Super Cup final with key availability concerns ahead of a high-stakes clash against Real Madrid.

Barcelona will be without multiple first-team players for the Spanish Super Cup final.

Injuries could influence Hansi Flick’s tactical approach against Real Madrid.

Barcelona injury report: Key names in doubt ahead of high-stakes Real Madrid clash

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Barcelona injury report: Key names in doubt ahead of Real Madrid clash

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Mike McDaniel is already drawing strong interest across the NFL as teams explore options following his departure from the Dolphins.

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Mike McDaniel sparks league-wide interest as coaching market heats up after Dolphins exit

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BCCI punishes Rishabh Pant and rest of LSG's playing XI with hefty fine for committing this blunder during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash

IPL 2025: LSG's owner Sanjiv Goenka's one-word reaction to Rishabh Pant's century in LSG's losing cause against RCB goes viral

Watch: Furious Virat Kohli smashes bottle in anger in dressing room Digvesh Rathi's ‘Mankad’ attempt during LSG vs RCB IPL 2025 clash