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24 May

Punjab Keep Playoff Dreams Alive as Final IPL Qualification Race Goes Down to the Wire

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma) The battle for the last available playoff berth in IPL 2026 has intensified after Punjab Kings registered a commanding victory over Lucknow Super Giants, setting up a thrilling final day of league-stage action. Led by a sensational unbeaten century from skipper Shreyas Iyer, Punjab comfortably chased down a challenging 197-run target in just 18 overs, significantly strengthening their position in the standings. The result lifted Punjab to 15 points from 14 matches and placed them fourth on the table for now. Lucknow, meanwhile, finished their campaign at the bottom of the 10-team standings with only eight points…

10 May

Preity Zinta Offers Prayers at Golden Temple, Performs Langar Seva Ahead of Punjab Kings Clash

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta visited the revered Golden Temple on Saturday night, where she paid obeisance and sought blessings ahead of her team’s upcoming IPL fixture. During her visit to the sacred shrine, Preity bowed before the Guru Granth Sahib and prayed for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of all. Her arrival drew attention from devotees present at the temple complex, with several admirers gathering to greet her and click pictures. Demonstrating humility and devotion, the actor also participated in langar seva, serving food to devotees in the community kitchen. The gesture was…

03 Jun

IPL 2025 Final: RCB and PBKS Battle for Historic First Title After 18-Year Wait

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A new name will be etched into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) square off in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Both franchises, after 18 long years in the league, are eyeing their maiden title in what promises to be a thrilling summit clash. RCB’s Fourth Shot at Glory RCB enters the final with hopes of finally ending their long-standing title drought, having previously finished runners-up three times, in 2009, 2011, and 2016. This season, they secured second place in the league with 19…

29 May

RCB Storms into IPL 2025 Final with Crushing 8-Wicket Win Over PBKS

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National Times Bureau, May 29, 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) delivered a dominant performance in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, thrashing Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets to seal their place in the final. The match, held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, was one-sided from the outset, with PBKS crumbling under pressure.Put in to bat first, Punjab Kings were bowled out for a mere 101 runs in just 14.1 overs. RCB’s bowling attack, led by Suyash Sharma, who picked up three crucial wickets, dismantled the PBKS batting lineup. Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal chipped in with…