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Virat Kohli was spotted teasing Shubman Gill with a funny gesture after RCB's big win in the IPL playoffs. RCB smashed a record score and won by 92 runs. Kohli's playful "Babaji Ka Thullu" move went viral, making fans laugh. He also reached a big milestone, scoring over 600 runs for the fourth time.
Ireland and New Zealand are playing a special Test match in Belfast from May 27 to 30. New Zealand, ranked second in the World Test Championship, wants to prepare for England. Ireland, not in the WTC, hopes to improve. The match starts at 3:30 PM IST and will be streamed on FanCode.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Gujarat Titans to reach the IPL 2026 final, with Rajat Patidar smashing an unbeaten 93. His stellar performance reignited talks about India's next T20I captain. Patidar, who led RCB to their maiden title in 2025, is now in contention alongside Shreyas Iyer and Sanju Samson.
Rajasthan Royals face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator today. Both teams have strong batters, but RR's bowling relies heavily on Jofra Archer. RR is also dealing with injuries to captain Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja. They hope for a quick start from their openers and early wickets from Archer.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in top form, leading RCB to the IPL 2026 final! He's picked up 26 wickets this season, matching his best IPL tally. At 36, he said, "I'm just trying to do my best." He's proving age is just a number, dominating the demanding league.
Rajat Patidar said he's "not worried about my wicket" after his amazing 93 not out powered RCB to the IPL final. He explained his fearless approach is to put bowlers under pressure. RCB set a record score and then bowled out Gujarat Titans for 162, winning by 92 runs.
Gujarat Titans lost badly in IPL Qualifier 1. Glenn Phillips said, "You can't win games if you can't take catches." He felt scoreboard pressure and dropped catches, like Rajat Patidar's, really hurt them. Despite the tough loss, he believes the team can bounce back for their next game.
Rajat Patidar's fiery 93 off 33 balls powered RCB to the IPL final on Tuesday, May 26! He declared, "We are coming for you," after their massive win. Patidar's aggressive batting helped RCB post a record 254/5, and their bowlers then dismissed Gujarat for 162. It was a "super game for us," he said.
India's women's cricket team needs to fix key areas before the T20 World Cup. After a good start, they struggled in South Africa. Now, they'll play England to "settle combinations, regain rhythm." They also need to give new players like Nandni Sharma chances to gain experience.
Giovanni Reyna is back on the US World Cup team, four years after a big drama in Qatar. Coach Pochettino picked him for the 26-player squad on Tuesday. Reyna impressed the coach recently, even though he hasn't played much for his club. He's still seen as a gifted player for their June 12 opener.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, pushing them to a 127-114 win over the Spurs in Game 5. Oklahoma City now leads the series 3-2. Coach Daigneault said, "we are eyeing growth" as the team heads to San Antonio for Game 6, aiming to secure a Finals spot.
Rajat Patidar, RCB captain, said "try to put bowlers under pressure" after his 92-run win helped them reach the IPL final. He's not worried about getting out, focusing instead on a fearless game. This win shows a strong performance as they head to the championship match.