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IPL 2026

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB de Villiers stated that if the side makes it to the IPL final, then he go to the stadium to witness the match live

AB de Villiers played with RCB for 11 seasons in IPL

AB de Villiers promised RCB and Virat Kohli that he will watch the final live from the stadium if they reach it

RCB's AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli in this frame

'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

RCB climbed to top of the IPL 2025 points table after after match against KKR got washed out which saw them getting to 17 points from 12 games

RCB's playoff spot still not confirmed despite accumulating 17 points to become table toppers

Both KKR and RCB got one point each after persistent match led to a frustrating washout match

Rajat Patidar looks on as rain washes out RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 clash

EXPLAINED: How RCB can still be eliminated from IPL 2025 despite topping charts with 17 points following washout against KKR?

RCB surged to top of the IPL 2025 points table after their match against KKR washed out due to continuous rain

The IPL 2025 clash between RCB and KKR was abandoned due to persistent rain 

Both the teams were awarded one point each after the frustrating washout

RCB's Virat Kohli (L) and KKR's Ajinkya Rahane in frame

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB rocket to top of the standings to close in on playoff spot, KKR eliminated after frustrating washout

Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2025 campaign finally ended after the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was washed out due to continuous rain

The abandoned match against RCB halted KKR's IPL 2025 campaign

The match between RCB and KKR was washed out due to persistent rain

IPL 2025: Defending champions KKR knocked out after match against RCB gets abandoned due to persistent rain in Bengaluru

Persistent rain has delayed the toss of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy stadium

Continuous rain has delayed the toss of the RCB vs KKR's IPL 2025 match

Let's know the cut-off time of both 20-over and five-over match

The Spidercam lens is cover by an operative as toss is delayed due to rain prior to the 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

IPL 2025: What is the cut-off time for full 20-over and five-over RCB vs KKR match as persistent rain delays toss in Bengaluru

Australia legend Adam Gilchrist revealed his all-time IPL XI in which he included five Mumbai Indians superstars

Adam Gilchrist snubbed Virat Kohli in his all-time IPL XI

Gilchrist picked MS Dhoni as captain in his ultimate IPL XI

RCB's Virat Kohli (L) and CSK's MS Dhoni in frame

No place for Virat Kohli in Adam Gilchrist's all-time IPL XI, MS Dhoni named captain, 5 MI superstars included

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for match 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

RCB are currently second on IPL 2025 points table. 

KKR need to win all their remaining matches to qualify for playoffs. 

 General view of M Chinnaswamy Stadium as rain delays during the 2025 IPL match 

IPL 2025: What will happen if RCB vs KKR clash at Chinnaswamy Stadium gets washed out due to rain in Bengaluru?

Suresh Raina believes that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will end their trophy drought by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Raina believes that RCB will be IPL 2025 winners.

Suresh Raina former cricketer of India during the India and England - 5th T20I match at Wankhede Stadium on February 2, 2025 in Mumbai, India.

'Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are also doing well, but...': Suresh Raina picks this team as IPL 2025 winner

RCB director Mo Bobat gave a major update on the fitness status of skipper Rajat Patidar ahead of the side's clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders

Mo Bobat gives big update on Rajat Patidar's fitness ahead of the resumption of IPL

Rajat Patidar had sustained a finger injury during RCB's clash against CSK on May 3

RCB's Rajat Patidar in this frame

'He has practiced...': RCB team director provides massive injury update on Rajat Patidar ahead of KKR clash

RCB's director of cricket Mo Bobat said that Virat Kohli doesn't need attention from his Test retirement and is only ambitious about what he can achieve with Bengaluru-based franchise

RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat reacted to Virat Kohli's Test retirement

Mo Bobat made it clear that Kohli doesn't want any attention from his Test retirement

RCB's batting maestro Virat Kohli in frame

'He doesn’t want any more of that, he is ambitious about...': Mo Bobat's clear cut take on Virat Kohli's Test retirement ahead of RCB vs KKR clash

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WPL 2026

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

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

T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto slammed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director M Najmul Islam for his comment about former captain Tamim Iqbal. The director faced heavy backlash after calling Tamim an “Indian agent” following Tamim’s urging that the BCB prioritise cricket when deciding on T20 World Cup participation.


Bangladesh will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign vs West Indies.

Najmul Shanto slams BCB director M Najmul Islam.

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Najmul Shanto fumes over BCB director’s ‘Indian agent’ remark on Tamim Iqbal

Baseball

Trade speculation intensifies as the Toronto Blue Jays are linked to a major Yankees star, fueling fresh MLB offseason buzz and intrigue.

Toronto Blue Jays emerge as a serious contender amid growing uncertainty around a Yankees standout’s future.

Strong competition looms as multiple MLB franchises remain in the race.

Toronto Blue Jays emerge as top suitors in growing trade buzz around Yankees star

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Toronto Blue Jays emerge as top suitors in growing trade buzz around Yankees...

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'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

EXPLAINED: How RCB can still be eliminated from IPL 2025 despite topping charts with 17 points following washout against KKR?

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB rocket to top of the standings to close in on playoff spot, KKR eliminated after frustrating washout