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Shreyas Iyer's Sister, Targeted On Social Media Over PBKS Defeat, Hits Back

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer's sister Shresta wasn't happy to see trolls targeting her brother after the franchise's defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Match 37. Iyer's PBKS had beaten RCB at the M Chinnaswamy stadium a few days ago but suffered a defeat in the reverse fixture on April 20. Iyer couldn't contribute much with the bat in the game as Punjab crumbled under the pressure posed by RCB. The situation gave PBKS fans an opportunity to target Iyer.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Meet With Preity Zinta After RCB Beat PBKS Leaves Fans In Awe

Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed a comfortable seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Sunday at Mullanpur. RCB began the 'Revenge Week' of IPL 2025 in style as they completely outplayed PBKS in all the departments to earn the crucial two points. Opting to bowl first, RCB restricted PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs with Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma scalping two wickets each. Later, the Rajat Patidar-led side did not face much hiccups as Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73-run knock powered them to victory.

"Holiday Manane Aate Hain": Virender Sehwag Roasts 2 Misfiring Overseas IPL Stars

Former Indian cricket team batter Virender Sehwag took a brutal dig at Glenn Maxwell and Liam Livingstone over their dismal runs in the ongoing IPL 2025. Both cricketers have failed to impress in the ongoing competition and they were both dropped by their respective sides on Sunday. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru included Romario Shepherd in place of Livingstone, Maxwell has not featured for Punjab Kings in the last couple of matches. Sehwag said that both cricketers have no 'visible desire to fight for their teams' and even said that they look like the IPL is like a holiday for them.

Virat Kohli Unhappy After Getting Man Of The Match vs Punjab Kings. Says: "Should Go To..."

Anchoring yet another successful chase with his well-calculated knock, batting star Virat Kohli says the strategy of him holding one end tight while others play in their usual aggressive style is working well for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB won their fifth away game in as many matches with Kohli scoring an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls in a chase of 158 against Punjab Kings. The win came less than 48 hours losing to the same opponents. Kohli shared a 103-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal (61) to crush the hosts by seven wickets.

"Every Masterpiece Has A Copy, Stick To...": RCB Mock Punjab Kings After Win In Reverse Fixture

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) avenged their home loss with a commanding seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday. After the Punjab Kings had emerged victorious in their previous outing, their social media handle had posted a video recreating Virat Kohli's dance from a previous ad campaign. After the win, Kohli mocked Shreyas Iyer with an aggressive winning celebration in front of him before RCB's social media took over. RCB posted a couple of posts on their social media profiles to mock their opponents. In one such post, RCB posted a video of Kohli with other artists grooving with a caption, "Every masterpiece has a copy. Stick to the original. Enjoy."

Watch: Virat Kohli Hilariously Mocks Shreyas Iyer After RCB Beat PBKS. This Happens Next

Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal hit half-centuries as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash on Sunday. Chasing 158 for the win, Kohli, who made an unbeaten 73, and Padikkal, 61, added 103 runs for the second wicket as RCB achieved their target with seven balls to spare at Mullanpur. By doing so, RCB avenged their loss to PBKS at home in a rain-curtailed game earlier this week.

On Batting Order Query, RCB Star's Cheeky Message: "Would Be Great..."

Days after playing a quickfire half-century against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David has expressed his desire to bat higher up the order. David's 25-ball 50 helped RCB post a total of 95 on the board after an embarrassing collapse that saw them lose seven wickets for just 42 runs. Despite RCB eventually losing the match, David's knock earned him plaudits and also sparked a debate whether he should be allowed to bat higher up the order. Ahead of the second match of their double-header against PBKS on Sunday, David gave a cheeky reply after he was asked about his batting order.

On Defeat To RCB, Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting Namedrops 'Virat Kohli' In Blunt Admission

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting was disappointed with his team's batting effort against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as he felt that the strip was far better than the 157 it managed during the seven-wicket defeat in an IPL game on Sunday. Virat Kohli anchored the chase with an unbeaten 73 while Devdutt Padikkal contributed 61 as RCB won with seven balls to spare.

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Shreyas Iyer's Sister, Targeted On Social Media Over PBKS Defeat, Hits Back

Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Meet With Preity Zinta After RCB Beat PBKS Leaves Fans In Awe

"Holiday Manane Aate Hain": Virender Sehwag Roasts 2 Misfiring Overseas IPL Stars

Virat Kohli Unhappy After Getting Man Of The Match vs Punjab Kings. Says: "Should Go To..."

"Every Masterpiece Has A Copy, Stick To...": RCB Mock Punjab Kings After Win In Reverse Fixture

Watch: Virat Kohli Hilariously Mocks Shreyas Iyer After RCB Beat PBKS. This Happens Next

On Batting Order Query, RCB Star's Cheeky Message: "Would Be Great..."

On Defeat To RCB, Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting Namedrops 'Virat Kohli' In Blunt Admission