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Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on June 3, ending their 17-year wait for the coveted trophy. In the RCB's victorious 2025 team, there were many players, who won IPL titles with other teams in the past as well. Here's list of RCB 2025 players who tasted IPL glory with other teams as well:  

The much-anticipated World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa will be played from June 11-15, 2025 at iconic Lord's. Pat Cummins-led Australia will be looking to retain the mace that they claimed after defeating India in the previous edition of the World Test Championship Final at the Oval in June 2023. On the other hand, a determined South Africa aim for their first ICC trophy in over two decades, with Temba Bavuma leading the charge. Most of the players from both Australia And South Africa recently played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for different franchises. Now, they are all set to give their 100 percent for their countries. Here's the list of South Africa and Australian players, who took part in IPL 2025 and will now play in WTC final:

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) prepare to battle it out in the IPL 2025 final, let's look at their head-to-head record battle.   

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached the final of IPL 2025 after thrashing Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday, May 29. Unlike previous seasons, RCB is not dependent on a few star players in IPL 2025 and they have found multiple match-winners during their spectacular season. A total of 9 players have won Player-of-the-Match (POTM) award for RCB this year. Only Mumbai Indians (MI), ten in 2017, had more players winning the match award in an IPL season, while Delhi Daredevils had nine in 2009. Here's list of players who have won Player-of-the-Match award for RCB in IPL 2025:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 match of IPL 2025. Check RCB's Probable XI.   

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 70th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Tuesday, May 26.  RCB need to win their last league game against LSG to reach 19 points that will guarantee them a place in qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs. They are likely to make few changes in their playing XI against LSG due to injuries and different reasons.  Here's RCB predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against LSG:

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to end their title drought during the upcoming IPL 2025 season. There have been talks regarding Virat Kohli returning as RCB captain and if it becomes reality, the fans will certainly love it. The Bengaluru based franchise acquired some exciting players including some big foreign players like Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood and others during the mega IPL auction. Fans are very keen to know who are four overseas players who will be part of RCB's Playing XI in IPL 2025.  Here are the four overseas players who could start for RCB in IPL 2025:

Instead of going after Rahul, RCB’s think tank, which includes seasoned cricketers like Dinesh Karthik, focused on players who could add dynamism to the squad.

Faf du Plessis captains the team, leading a squad with notable players such as Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell in the batting lineup.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), synonymous with star power, find themselves at a crucial juncture in their 16-year Indian Premier League (IPL) journey. Despite boasting a fervent fan base, the elusive IPL trophy has remained beyond their grasp. As they reflect on a disappointing IPL 2023 campaign, the franchise gears up for a strategic reshuffle, contemplating the retention and release of players to fortify their squad for the upcoming IPL 2024 auction. In this crucial phase, decisions extend beyond individual performances, aiming to construct a balanced and competitive squad capable of clinching the coveted title. Here's a closer look at five likely players RCB might retain and five they could release, shaping the narrative of their quest for IPL glory.

Selection chief George Bailey has stated that Hazlewood will have the chance to gradually increase his bowling workload during the latter part of the IPL.