Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning consecutively with KKR and RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning consecutively with KKR and RCB.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar confirmed Phil Salt is fit for the IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans, but the playing XI is undecided. RCB aims for a direct final spot.
Former NZ cricketer Simon Doull advises RCB to retain Venkatesh Iyer as opener alongside Virat Kohli for IPL 2026 Qualifier 1, citing Phil Salt's potential lack of match fitness after an injury layoff. Doull emphasizes form over reputation in knockout games.
Explosive England opener Phil Salt is likely to rejoin Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL 2026 playoffs after recovering from a finger injury sustained on April 18. His return provides a significant boost to RCB's strong league stage finish and playoff aspirations.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians, seeking to improve their playoff standing after recent losses. The return of Phil Salt offers a significant boost for RCB. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, struggling in ninth, face potential elimination. MI skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in batting first, aiming to put pressure on the chasing side.
England's Jacob Bethell is gaining valuable experience at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, learning the art of batting from Virat Kohli. Bethell has taken on a larger role in the team following Phil Salt's departure due to a finger injury.
Young England batter Jacob Bethell is gaining valuable experience at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, citing Virat Kohli's mentorship as key to his growth. Bethell has taken on a larger role in the lineup following Phil Salt's return to the UK for a finger injury.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has returned to the UK for medical scans on a finger injury sustained on April 18. The franchise remains hopeful for his return later this month as they continue their IPL 2026 playoff push.
In a big blow to RCB, their opener Phil Salt was not available for the match due to injury and Jacob Bethell came into the side in his place.
Delhi Capitals, led by KL Rahul, secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite an early collapse, Rahul anchored the chase with a fifty, supported by Tristan Stubbs and David Miller's explosive finish. The win halted RCB's home winning streak, with bowlers finding assistance on a tricky M. Chinnaswamy pitch.
