RCB Storms into IPL 2025 Final, India A Begins England Tour Strongly

The first unofficial test between India A and the England Lions has begun.

  • At Canterbury’s St Lawrence Ground, India A, led by captain Abhimanyu Easwaran, played the England Lions in the first unofficial Test match of their tour of England.
  • Before the main Test series begins on June 20, this match gives up-and-coming players like Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal a chance to show off their abilities.

IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Advance to Final

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a spot in the IPL 2025 final after a dominant eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1.
  • The bowlers for RCB, spearheaded by Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma, held PBKS to just 101 runs.
  • After that, Phil Salt spearheaded the chase with a scorching fifty off 23 balls, leading RCB to victory in just 10 overs.
    • Shubman Gill’s Evolving Captaincy with Gujarat Titans

      • During IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill has received praise for his mature captaincy style.

      • Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Gill’s improved emotional control and strategic acumen, noting his growth from the previous season.

      • The Eliminator match between GT and the Mumbai Indians will be a key litmus test for Gill’s leadership.