Bengaluru turned into a carnival on Tuesday night as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title, ending an 18-year drought. Streets across the city—from Church Street to Koramangala—came alive with fireworks, chants of “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” and red-gold flags fluttering high. Fans danced, hugged strangers, and celebrated deep into the night. Emotional tributes poured in for Virat Kohli, who has stood by the team since its inception. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah hailed the historic win, calling it “a day to remember for Karnataka.” For Bengaluru, this was not just a win—it was a moment of collective euphoria. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended an 18-year-long wait to lift their first-ever IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a dramatic final in Ahmedabad. Defending 190, RCB held their nerve in the death overs with disciplined bowling from Krunal Pandya, Hazlewood, and Vyshak. Virat Kohli, emotional and teary-eyed, finally saw his dream come true as the team shed years of heartbreak and near-misses. Punjab’s spirited chase, led by Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd, fell just short. The win marked redemption for RCB, and an unforgettable moment for their loyal fanbase and the ever-passionate Kohli. (PC:X/RCB)

In a historic night at Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final. Batting first, RCB posted 190/9. In response, PBKS fell short despite a valiant 22-run effort from Shashank Singh in the last over, finishing at 184/7. As the final ball was bowled, an emotional Virat Kohli broke into tears, overwhelmed by the end of a 17-year wait for IPL glory. His teammates rushed to embrace him, celebrating a moment that will go down in IPL history. Kohli’s dream has finally come true. (PC: X)

In a pivotal moment during the IPL 2025 Final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for just 1 run, dealing a significant blow to his team's chase of 191 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The breakthrough came in the 10th over when Romario Shepherd, who had earlier dropped a catch, redeemed himself by taking Iyer's wicket. At the time of his dismissal, Punjab Kings were at 88/3 in 11 overs, needing 103 runs from 54 balls. Iyer's early exit has tilted the momentum in RCB's favor, intensifying the contest for their maiden IPL title. (PC: X/IPL)

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh expressed surprise after Magnus Carlsen revealed he might step away from classical chess following his defeat in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. “I did not see that coming… it’s a bit sad for the others, but it’s his decision,” Gukesh said after hearing the news. Carlsen, frustrated by a late blunder that handed Gukesh victory, questioned his motivation, saying, “Why am I doing this?” Though he praised Gukesh’s fighting spirit, Carlsen admitted he no longer enjoys the classical format and may focus on blitz or rapid, hinting at a major shift in his career. (PC: 

In a dramatic IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 190/9, thanks to a fiery final over from Arshdeep Singh, who claimed three crucial wickets and finished with figures of 3/40. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, PBKS capitalized on RCB’s inconsistent batting. Virat Kohli top-scored with a cautious 43 off 35 balls, but RCB kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Kyle Jamieson picked three wickets for RCB but was expensive, conceding 48 runs. With tight bowling from Chahal, Omarzai, and Vyshak, PBKS will now chase 191 to clinch their first-ever IPL title. (PC: BCCI)

Singer Shankar Mahadevan gave a special performance to honour the Indian armed forces before the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad on June 3. The show was a tribute to the brave soldiers of Operation Sindhoor, held by the army after the Pahalgam terror attack. Mahadevan sang patriotic songs like Bharat, Ae Watan, Lakshya, and Vande Mataram, with his sons Siddharth and Shivam joining him on stage. The performance was full of emotion and made the crowd wave Indian flags. Mahadevan said he felt proud and lucky to sing at such a big event, especially with his sons. 

In the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams remain unchanged as they chase their first-ever IPL title. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, are in their fourth final, having lost three previously, while PBKS return to the summit clash for the first time since 2014. Iyer candidly admitted to feeling “nerves” ahead of the big game. Virat Kohli was seen rallying RCB with a passionate pre-match huddle. Rain remains a concern. The closing ceremony featured Shankar Mahadevan's tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. (PC: X/IPL)

In a stunning upset at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, 19-year-old world champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Magnus Carlsen in classical play for the first time. Carlsen, dominating most of the game, blundered under time pressure with 52...Ne2+, allowing Gukesh to snatch victory. The Norwegian star slammed the table and stormed out, skipping media duties. Gukesh, unfazed, called the win “special.” The victory follows Carlsen's earlier online jab: “You come at the king, you best not miss.” Gukesh now trails Carlsen and Caruana by just half a point. Indian PM Narendra Modi hailed the triumph as “exceptional.” 

Indian chess star D Gukesh, 19, defeated World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess 2025 tournament. This was Gukesh’s first classical win against Carlsen. Carlsen played strong but made a late mistake under time pressure. Gukesh took the chance and won. Carlsen slammed the table in anger and left quickly. Gukesh stayed calm and celebrated quietly with his coach. He called it a lucky win and said time trouble helped him. The match was part of a top-level event in Stavanger, Norway. Gukesh’s victory is a big moment for Indian chess fans around the world.