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Ind vs NZ 1st Test, day 3: R Ashwin-Nitin Menon’s verbal spat sparks meme fest on Twitter, tweeple say andha hai kya

The veteran spinner while bowling changed his tactics and started to release the ball from the stumps for an early sharp spin. While doing that ran across the umpire and batter at the non-striker’s end.

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Indian spinner Ravichandran Aswin had a mixed session on day 3 of the 1st Test against New Zealand. First, he took the wicket of New Zealand innings as Will Young got out on 89 and missed his well deserved century. But after that, Ashwin started troubling well-settled Tom Latham and probably got his wicket too, but due to the poor umpiring of Nitin Menon, Latham was declared not out.

Later, while bowling against Williamson and Lathom, the 35-year-old bowler was involved in a heated exchange with the on-field umpire Nitin Menon. The veteran spinner while bowling changed his tactics and started to release the ball from the stumps for an early sharp spin. While doing that ran across the umpire and batter at the non-striker’s end.

After that Nitin Menon instructed Ashwin to not obstruct the no-striker batsman and the umpire himself for a clear view of LBW decisions.

Their conversations were caught by stump mikes, in which the bowler can be seen arguing with the umpire,

here is the video:

https://twitter.com/AbdullahNeaz/status/1464469891210121216

Nitin Menon: “You are obstructing my vision”

Rahane: “He’s not running onto the danger area.”

Nitin Menon: “I can’t make the LBW calls.”

Ashwin: “You are anyways not making any”

Ashwin was furious after the umpire didn’t give LBW out to Tom Latham when the replay clearly showed that the Kiwi wicketkeeper-batsman was out.

After this incident tweeple started sharing memes on Twitter, here are some of the best of them.

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https://twitter.com/Kartik644/status/1464506549984915458
https://twitter.com/Keshav39557383/status/1464507332583309312
https://twitter.com/DwanshWarjurkar/status/1464450830036201477

Currently, New Zealand is batting at 294-6 with Will Young (89) and Tom Latham (95) putting the Kiwis in the match. For India, Axar Patel took three wickets, while Umesh Yadav, R Ashwin and Jadeja scalped one each.

New Zealand is still trailing by 96 runs of India’s 345.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinch maiden IPL title with thrilling win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad

RCB secured their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in a tense final in Ahmedabad, thanks to clutch performances from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) etched their name in history books on Tuesday night by winning their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After posting a total of 190 for 9, RCB held their nerve in the death overs to bowl out Punjab for 161 and secure a 29-run win.

PBKS, chasing 191, found themselves under immense pressure after regular setbacks despite resistance from Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera. The turning point came in the 17th over, when Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up two crucial wickets, including that of Marcus Stoinis and Wadhera, dashing Punjab’s hopes of a comeback.

Earlier, Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball for Punjab, finishing with figures of 3 for 40. His fiery spell in the final over helped restrict RCB to 190, despite a 43-run contribution from Virat Kohli and brief cameos by the middle order. However, the target ultimately proved enough for Bengaluru’s disciplined bowling unit.

Kyle Jamieson picked three wickets but was expensive, conceding 48 runs in four overs. RCB’s bowling attack, led by Krunal Pandya (2 wickets) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 for 24), maintained pressure throughout the innings. Josh Hazlewood also contributed with a key wicket in the powerplay.

With this win, RCB have finally ended their long wait for an IPL trophy, a moment celebrated with emotional scenes on the field and in the stands.

As the final winning confirmed, RCB sealed their historic IPL title, an emotional Virat Kohli was seen with tears in his eyes, overwhelmed by the long-awaited triumph. Having spent over a decade with the franchise, the win marked a deeply personal milestone for Kohli, who soaked in the atmosphere amid thunderous cheers from the Bengaluru fans. It was a moment of redemption, relief, and raw joy, reflecting the years of dedication he poured into the team.

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IPL 2025 final, RCB vs PBKS: Shreyas Iyer wins toss, elects to bowl

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, setting the stage for a historic clash.

Both teams, yet to claim an IPL title, fielded unchanged lineups from their previous matches, intensifying anticipation for a thrilling showdown. RCB secured their final berth with an eight-wicket thrashing of PBKS in Qualifier 1, while PBKS bounced back by defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2.

The toss, conducted at 7:00 PM IST, followed a vibrant closing ceremony featuring Shankar Mahadevan’s tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Despite earlier rain concerns, clear skies prevailed, ensuring an uninterrupted start at 7:30 PM IST.

Iyer, aiming for consecutive IPL titles after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in 2024, emphasized staying calm under pressure, stating, “The crowd is electrifying. Staying composed brings the best results.” RCB captain Rajat Patidar, who also preferred to bowl, noted the hard surface favored a big score, treating the final as “another away game.”

RCB’s batting began with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli facing PBKS’s Arshdeep Singh, who conceded 13 runs in the first over, including a six and four by Salt. Kohli, chasing David Warner’s record for most fifties in an IPL season, aims to anchor RCB’s innings on a batting-friendly pitch known for high scores, with teams batting first crossing 200 in seven of eight matches this season at Ahmedabad.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood. Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Tim Seifert, Swapnil Singh.

Punjab Kings XI: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal. Impact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey.

On June 2, 2025, former RCB player Robin Uthappa shared an emotional message on X, rooting for RCB to end their 18-year title drought. “My heart’s with RCB tonight. We’ve waited long enough,” he posted, reflecting the high stakes for fans chanting “R-C-B” at the 132,000-capacity venue.

With RCB’s balanced attack, led by Kohli’s 614 runs this season, facing PBKS’s resilient lineup, bolstered by Iyer’s 603 runs, the final promises a fierce battle to etch a new champion’s name on the IPL trophy.

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IPL 2025 final: Closing ceremony to honour Armed Forces with Shankar Mahadevan’s tribute

IPL 2025 concludes with a heartfelt musical tribute by Shankar Mahadevan to the Armed Forces, followed by the final between RCB and PBKS.

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IPL 2025 closing ceremony

As the IPL 2025 season draws to a close, cricket fans can expect an evening that blends entertainment, emotion, and patriotism. The closing ceremony, scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM IST at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, will include a special tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, recognising their role in the successful Operation Sindoor.

Shankar Mahadevan to headline emotional performance

Leading the tribute will be renowned singer Shankar Mahadevan, joined by his sons Shivam and Siddharth Mahadevan. Their performance is designed not just to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor but also to pay homage to the lives lost in the Pahalgam tragedy. The act is expected to be the emotional core of the evening, setting a respectful tone before the final showdown.

RCB and PBKS aim to break past records

On the cricketing front, the final features Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) — two teams with unfinished business.
RCB, who finished second on the points table with 19 points from 14 matches, secured their place in the final after an emphatic eight-wicket win over PBKS in Qualifier 1. Despite reaching three finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016, RCB have never clinched the title. PBKS, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, reached the final once in 2014 but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

Where and when to watch the closing ceremony

The IPL 2025 closing ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM IST, followed by the toss at 7:00 PM and the match at 7:30 PM. Fans can watch the event live on JioStar, which will stream both the cultural segment and the final match.

With a mix of patriotic tribute and high-stakes cricket, the IPL 2025 final is set to be a memorable evening for fans across the country.

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