Jos Buttler expressed his satisfaction after Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, emphasising the importance of the win for their playoff aspirations. Shubman Gill and Buttler's strong batting performances, along with Rahul Tewatia's finishing, secured the win. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged his team's insufficient score.
It's all for you -- the fans: Kohli, Patidar dedicate RCB's triumph to faithfuls
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said an early dropped catch of Virat Kohli proved decisive as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League 2026 match in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his team's IPL match was lost in the powerplay after an explosive start by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and early setbacks in their chase of 223. RCB secured a 23-run victory, sealing their playoffs berth.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown in style, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.
IPL 2025: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar recovering from finger injury
The IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans wasn't just a battle on the field -- it also had an interesting off-field connection involving Ananya Birla.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower believes Virat Kohli's unwavering drive and fitness will be crucial for the team's IPL 2026 campaign.
Mumbai Indians aim to leverage their home advantage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a mixed start to their IPL campaign. Key batting performances and bowling partnerships will be crucial for both teams.
Sunil Gavaskar reckons Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings have it in them to script a turnaround and make it to the IPL 2026 final.
Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure of two successive ducks with an unbeaten century, admitting he was nervous when he walked out to bat and deliberately kept things simple, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to climb to the top of the IPL table.
Gujarat Titans' star openers, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, failed to deliver against Royal Challengers Bengaluru's disciplined bowling attack.
Saransh Jain's domestic success motivated by his cancer-affected dad's inspiring note. Saransh received his India Test call-up for the Sri Lanka tour on Tuesday.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
Saba Karim says Rishabh Pant's struggles stem from lacking a clear white-ball template, as his poor IPL form continues with LSG.
Axar Patel expresses his bewilderment after Delhi Capitals' crushing defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, following a previous loss to Punjab Kings. He acknowledges the impact of missed opportunities and praises the opposition's bowling performance.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth advises Royal Challengers Bengaluru to exclude Romario Shepherd from their playing XI for the IPL final against Gujarat Titans, citing concerns over his expensive bowling.
Patidar made a bright beginning to his stint as RCB captain, leading his side to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the IPL 2025 in Kolkata on Saturday.
Dinesh Karthik believes Devdutt Padikkal's consistent performances in domestic cricket and the IPL will soon earn him a place in the Indian national team.
Domestic veterans Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajat Patidar and Rinku Singh could keep the team management interested going forward in Test cricket.
Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round heroics (4/23, 7 not out) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nervy two-wicket victory and knocked Mumbai Indians out of the race for IPL playoffs in Raipur on Sunday.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will both be eyeing a top-two finish when they square off in their final IPL 2026 league match.
The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow.
Virat Kohli expresses satisfaction with his performance despite fitness concerns as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secures a win against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. He also praises Rajat Patidar's aggressive batting and discusses the evolving demands of T20 cricket.
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Vinay Kumar praised pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season for the defending champions.
Rajat Patidar becomes India's 310th Test player.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar hailed his bowlers for showing courage during a tough target defence against Mumbai Indians, saying his 'Player of the Match' award actually goes to them for being able to control a batting unit on such batter-friendly conditions at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
RCB batter Devdutt Padikkal's absence at No. 3 will also be partially filled by Patidar's availability. Padikkal has been sidelined for the remainder of the IPL due to a hamstring injury, and Mayank Agarwal, who is primarily an opener, has been brought in by the franchise to take his place.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans celebrated their team's IPL victory peacefully in Bengaluru, with police ensuring celebrations remained under control.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians faced injury concerns to key batters during their high-scoring IPL clash, with Virat Kohli sparking worry after not fielding in the second innings.
Pacer Gurjapneet Singh, who earned an India A call on Sunday, picked up the scalps of Shubham Sharma and the promoted Saransh Jain, who was later adjudged player of the series, to create some anxious moments in the Central camp.
Rajat Patidar, who made his ODI debut in South Africa last year, has emerged as the front-runner over Sarfaraz Khan for a spot in India's middle-order for the second Test.
England Lions continued to dominate India A despite a rollicking unbeaten hundred from Rajat Patidar on the second day of their first unofficial Test in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
RCB's batting stalwart Virat Kohli says Rajat Patidar's match-winning century in the IPL Eliminator was one of the best innings he has seen.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.
Gujarat Titans, aiming for consistency, face a tough challenge against the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their upcoming Indian Premier League match.
Irfan Pathan says the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium will be the biggest match of the tournament's opening phase.
A heated on-field moment between Travis Head and Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru has spilled off the field with Head's wife Jessica speaking out about a fresh wave of online abuse targeting her family.
