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Virat Kohli's 18-year wait for IPL title ended on Tuesday RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final played at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. Put to bat first, RCB set a target of 191 runs for Punjab. The latter, while chasing, was restricted at 184 runs.
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Marcus Stoinis, who struck a six on the very first ball he faced, has been dismissed on the second delivery. Punjab in further trouble with 49 runs required off just 20 balls. Azamatullah Omarzai is the new batter in.
Punjab Kings has lost another wicket, with Nehal Wadhera, who was struggling to get runs, being dismissed. He scored 15 runs off 18 balls. Marcus Stoinis is the new batter in.
A few big hits by Shashank Singh has provided a glimmer of home for Punjab Kings, as they now require 55 off 24 balls to win their maiden IPL title.
Punjab Kings has lost two wickets in quick succession, with skipper Shreyas Iyer being dismissed for 1 (2) and Josh Inglis walking back after a 39-run knock of 23 balls. Punjab is at 98/4 in 12.2 Overs
Opener Priyansh Ariya has been dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. He goes back after a score of 24 off 19 balls. Skipper Shreyas Iyer is the new man in.
Punjab Kings loses first wicket, as Priyansh goes for 24. RCB finally gets a breakthrough, as Hazelwood strikes.
Punjab off to a good start. Prabhsimran dropped at 9 by Romario Shepherd.
Punjab Kings being their chase with a boundary. Priyansh Arya hits Bhuvaneshwar Kumar for a 4.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spotted watching finals at the Narendra Modi stadium. Sunak is here to support RCB.
"I'm married into a Bangalore family, so RCB is my team," he told Mayanti Langer post first innings.
Let's go @RCBTweets 🏏 pic.twitter.com/iIIW7GFfKH
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) June 3, 2025
RCB sets 191 target for Punjab Kings, as Arshdeep Singh takes three wickets in the final over.
Arshdeep Singh strikes again. Takes second wicket so far.
RCB loses seventh wicket. Arshdeep Singh takes Romario Shepherd's wicket.
Jitesh Sharma bowled out by Vyshak Vijaykumar.
Livingstone departs for 25. Jitesh Sharma steers the innings after thrashing Jamieson for two 6.
Azmatullah Omarzai takes Virat Kohli's wicket. Kohli out at 43.
Punjab Kings Yuzvendra Chahal finishes his spell for 1-37.
RCB crosses 100 mark. Virat Kohli and Livingstone at the crease as RCB down for 3.
Jamieson strikes again, takes Rajat Patidar's wicket. RCB loses third wicket.
RCB scores 87 runs after 10 overs. Kohli and Patidar keep the scoreboard ticking.
Rajat Patidar: 18 (12)* Virat Kohli: 27 (21)*
RCB loses second wicket after power play. Chahal takes his first wicket.
Mayank Agarwal goes for 24 (18).
RCB crosses 50 run mark after first power play with loss of one wicket.
RCB scores 46 runs after 5 over with loss of one wicket.
Mayank Agarwal: 16 (13)* Virat Kohli: 12 (8)*
RCB loses first wicket, as Jamieson takes Phil Salt's wicket.
RCB off to a strong start with 0/13 in the first over.
Phil Salt starts his innings with a six.
Arshdeep Singh starts the first over with a wide.
Punjab Kings' playing XI: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Can't wait to get it started! 🔥🤩 pic.twitter.com/cIheGo08Al
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 3, 2025
RCB's playing XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood
For the first time in the history of IPL, we will be batting first in a final. You know what they say about big pressure knock out games, right! 🙌
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) June 3, 2025
Team news for the final showdown: 📰⬇️
We're going in unchanged! Let’s bring it home, boys! 👊🧿#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2025… pic.twitter.com/ZbjaIsxsWj
Shreyas Iyer confirms that PBKS are full strength and are going with the same playing XI.
Punjab Kings wins the toss and ops to bowl first.
We are just 8 minutes away from toss time in Ahmedabad.
The closing ceremony for the Indian Premier League final 2025 begins with a tribute to the armed forces. Shankar Mahadevan performs at the closing ceremony.
Lighting up the #Final with an enthusiastic Tribute Ceremony 🇮🇳#TATAIPL | #RCBvPBKS | #Final | #TheLastMile pic.twitter.com/b0WptvNnIO
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 3, 2025
Cricket fans in large numbers arrive at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium to witness the final match of the Indian Premier League 2025 to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
#WATCH | Gujarat | Cricket fans in large numbers arrive at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi stadium to witness the final match of the Indian Premier League 2025 to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings pic.twitter.com/OatVjfl3QB
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Punjab Kings—which team will lift the trophy for the first time in Indian Premiere League. While fans and celebrities have chosen sides, can artificial intelligence choose a favourite?
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IPL 2025 finals are here. The much awaited big match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will lead to crowing of a new winner. Supporters of both the teams are going all over social media to show support for their favourite team.
Virat Kohli to Shreyas Iyer, fans have been waiting for their favourite cricketer to lift the cup this year.
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Indian Premier League 2025 comes to end on June 3, with the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings—ensuring the league will have a new champion.
The end to Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long wait to lay hands on an IPL Trophy with RCB depends if the side secures a victory against Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings, which has also resolved to clinch its maiden title.
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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wished good luck to Punjab Kings team ahead of IPL finals tonight.
"I would like to say good luck to the Punjab Kings team," he said on the IPL final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
#WATCH | On the IPL final match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says, "I would like to say good luck to the Punjab Kings team." pic.twitter.com/tothWrB8Jg
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025
According to forecasts issued by IMD, Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the coming days in Mizoram.
"Keeping in view the prevailing conditions and in the interest of public safety, the State Government advises all dignitaries, Central Government officials and representatives of other State Governments to kindly postpone any planned visit to Mizoram till June 13, 2025," the notofication said.
According to forecasts issued by IMD, Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the coming days. Keeping in view the prevailing conditions and in the interest of public safety, the State Government advises all dignitaries,… pic.twitter.com/2PUl1Blm05
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025
"I think the situation that we're seeing here in India is certainly being stabilised, which is always a good sign," said WTTC President and CEO Julia Simpson on impact of Pahalgam attack on international tourist footfall
"It's certainly true that at a global level, we are seeing more conflicts. And, obviously, we have suffered the tragic event here in Kashmir. But what I will say about travel and tourism, it's an incredibly resilient sector. While these are personal tragedies for the people that are involved, what you tend to see is travel and tourism remains very strong and it will recover very quickly," she said.
VIDEO | Here's what WTTC President and CEO Julia Simpson said on impact of Pahalgam attack on international tourist footfall:
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 3, 2025
"It's certainly true that at a global level, we are seeing more conflicts. And, obviously, we have suffered the tragic event here in Kashmir. But what I… pic.twitter.com/aNO2M0uf80
Actor Kamal Haasan clarified on Tuesday that his recent remarks about the evolution of the Kannada language at the 'Thug Life' audio launch were misunderstood and taken out of context. He emphasised that his affection for the Kannada language is sincere.
Chief of Defence staff General Anil Chauhan said,
Operation Sindoor was not an act of retribution
India had better counter drone system
The operation's objective was achieved
Terror from Pakistan had to stop
Military operations highly unpredictable
Terrorism has no defined logic
Amid the ongoing language row stirred by veteran actor Kamal Hassan, Karnataka Deputy CM has welcomed high court's remark on the case.
The state HC earlier told Hassan that "language is a sentiment of the land" and reminded the actor that he is not an ordinary man. The court asked him to withdraw any statements that he has made and apologise if he has hurt anyone, NDTV reported.
Seventeen opposition parties have written to the Prime Minister, demanding a special parliament session to discuss Operation Sindoor.
No decision from Govts side as of now, Will stand by SC's order
No duopoly in the Telecom sector in India
My job is to make sure customers have more choice in the Telecom sector
We have two players OneWeb & Reliance with Satcom licence
Starlink is very close to receiving their licence
All players will have to get their approval from IN-SPACe in the second stage
Next step will entail TRAI's assignment of spectrum to Satcom players
(Source: NDTV Profit)
Telecom sector is an important part of the growth of India
Rs 24,000 crore of capex will lead to higher depreciation and amortisation for next year
11-12% CAGR contribution comes from the Telecom sector
BSNL topline for all three verticals have shown 9-11% growth in FY25-25
BSNL has come out from 18 years of drought in its growth
(Source: NDTV Profit)
Weather Update
Intensity of rain over northeast to decrease after 2 days
Very heavy rain continuing over northeast for next 2 days
Heatwave over West Bengal till June 4
Dust storm over parts of west Rajasthan
Hailstorm over parts of Himachal Pradesh
(Source: IMD)
Celebi Ground Handling India's request for interim measures against Adani Ahmedabad International Airport, related to the cancellation of security permits, was rejected.
Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Tuesday claimed that over Rs 1,200 crore in power charges are due to state-run power distribution company KSEB from various public sector units and the agriculture department.
(Source: PTI)
Karnataka High Court stated that "language is a sentiment of the land" and reminded the actor that he is not an ordinary man. The court asked him to withdraw any statements that he has made and apologise if he has hurt anyone.
The Maharashtra government is planning to launch a water taxi service between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai soon. Once launched, the eco-friendly travel mode will reduce the travel time between the twin cities significantly.
The IPL 2025 will see a new team lift the trophy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will face off in a high-octane match on Tuesday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin paid tributes to his father, former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, on his birth anniversary on Tuesday.
The Tamil Nadu governor has given his approval to two bills, marking his first nod to legislation following a Supreme Court order. The SC mandated that bills must be cleared within three months of being passed by the state assembly. This approval comes months after the Tamil Nadu assembly initially cleared the bills.
Punjab police has arrested an alleged spy in Tarn Taran, who was reportedly in contact with Pakistan's ISI and Khalistani supporters. The accused is said to have received payments from Pakistan, NDTV reported.
Reigning world champion D Gukesh defeated compatriot Arjun Erigaisi for the first time in a classical game, moving up to sole second place after round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament.
Operation Sindoor's first MP delegation led by Baijayant Panda which visited Gulf nations is back in India and two more delegation will return to country today, NDTV reported.
Kamal Hassan moves to Karantaka High Court over 'Thug Live' movie row. The movies is set release on June 5.
Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, says "We have a cumulative investment of about 15 billion dollars here in the US. We are by far the largest investor from India in the US."
"Ours has been a very good experience. We've been here for about 16 years, and we look to invest further going forward. We have an ongoing greenfield project in Alabama, which is an investment of 4 billion dollars. That is the largest greenfield project we have ever invested anywhere in the world."
(Source: ANI)
#WATCH | Washington DC: Chairperson of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla, says "We have a cumulative investment of about 15 billion dollars here in the US. We are by far the largest investor from India in the US. Ours has been a very good experience. We've been here… pic.twitter.com/jGJZQKElbu
— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025
The Uttarakhand government has increased the ex-gratia amount given to the family of martyred soldiers from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 50 lakh.
(Source: PTI)
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has scrapped its plan to procure Turkey-made robotic lifebuoys for deployment across half a dozen beaches, a move coming in the backdrop of Turkey facing backlash in India for supporting Pakistan post operation Sindoor.
(Source: PTI)
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has hinted at an imminent trade pact, suggesting that a deal with India could be finalised soon, NDTV reported.
The remarks came ahead of the final round of India-US face-to-face negotiations, which are expected to take place in New Delhi this week.
US President Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to speak this week, following accusations of China violating a tariff agreement. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday.
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