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Premier League week 4: Liverpool tears apart Bournemouth by 9 goals, United gets back on track, Gunners hold on to their winning streak

Arsenal’s undefeated run inspired the Gunners to get another win in the bag as they made a comeback against Fulham 2-1.

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Premier League week 4

The fourth week of the Premier League had the fans in analysis mode as the game week 4 saw a change in performance trends of many teams. Premier League week 4 saw Southhampton vs Manchester United, Chelsea vs Leicester City, Brighton vs Leeds United, Manchester City vs Crystal Palace, Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Brentford vs Everton, Arsenal vs Fulham, Wolves vs Newcastle United, Aston Villa vs West Ham, Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham.

The fourth week of the premier league was filled with anticipation as many teams started to pull up their form, contrary to their previous games. Week four was kicked off with Erik Ten Hag’s struggling Manchester United finally finding their form as they dominated Southhampton in a 1-0 win for the Red Devils at the St. Mary’s Stadium. Whereas, Chelsea, despite playing a man short, conjured up a win at home with the help of Raheem Sterling as the blues clenched the win against Leicester City 2-1.

Brighton clenched a win against Leeds United as Pascal Grob stepped up to challenge and scored in the 66th minute of the game. However, Thomas Frank’s Brentford ended up in a 1-1 tie against Everton as both the teams failed to find an edge to give it a conclusive ending. Pep’s Manchester City came to life in the second half against Crystal Palace after conceding 2 in the first half, however, City redeemed themselves in the second half as Bernardo Silva’s spark was followed up by Erling Haaland as he went on to score a hattrick, leading the home team to win 4-2 against Crystal Palace.

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Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool played a redemption game at home as they tore apart Bournemouth with an overwhelming scoreline of 9-0 win. Liverpool opened their tally in the 3rd minute and didn’t stop daunting Scott Parker’s defense till the 85th minute.

Arsenal’s undefeated run inspired the Gunners to get another win in the bag as they made a comeback against Fulham 2-1 with the help of Martin Odegaard’s equalizer in the 64th minute and Gabriel Magalhaes’s late winning goal; Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic drew first blood but couldn’t keep the team from facing loss. Newcastle trailed its way to a tie against Wolves as Allen Saint-Maximin came through with a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer. Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa failed to answer back against West Ham’s goal scored in the 74th minute leading Villa to another loss at home.

Antonio Conte’s Tottenham was led to victory by captain Harry Kane as he found himself on the scoresheet twice, leading to a 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forrest at City Ground.

Weekday 5 of the Premier League will witness the action between Crystal Palace vs Brentford, Fulham vs Brighton, Southhampton vs Chelsea, Leads United vs Everton, Bournemouth vs Wolves, Manchester City vs Nottingham Forrest, Arsenal vs Aston Villa, West Ham vs Tottenham, Liverpool vs Newcastle, Leicester City vs Manchester United, next week.

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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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