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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

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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

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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)

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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.

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

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

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

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