When Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) took to the field in a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the final game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, cricket fans knew one thing - they were going to get a new and first-time champion.
In the 18th edition of cricket's marquee league, it was India's number 18 who finally added the missing feather to his cap. Virat Kohli, the former RCB captain who persisted with the franchise for 18 years despite all the highs and lows, lifted the only trophy that eluded him for nearly two decades.
Celebrating RCB's win, the Delhi Police shared a post to draw home a point about being patient and not driving before you turn 18. "Virat jeet ke liye Patience zaroori hai! (You have to be patient for a huge win)," the Delhi Police wrote.
The post also carried a note to people who insist on driving a car or riding a bike before turning 18. "See, they waited for 18 years and you're already insisting your parents let you drive or ride," the note read.
????#Virat jeet ke liye
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) June 3, 2025
Patience zaroori hai!@iplt20@RCBTweets@imVkohli#RCBvsPBKS#iplfinal2025#IPLFinals#IPL#IPL2025#EeCupnamdepic.twitter.com/il0RsRU6Z1
Reacting to the post, a father wrote: "Lovely. Forwarding this to my son."
Lovely. Forwarding this to my son. ♥️
— Vinashaya cha dushkritam ???? ???????? (@vinashayacham) June 3, 2025
"I wanna meet the admin of this page," said a user.
I wanna meet the admin of this page. ????????????????
— Ajay Kareer (@ajaykareer) June 3, 2025
"Right tweet at right time. well done," read another comment.
Right tweet at right time ???? well done @DelhiPolice
— Anuj Jangid (@iAnujJangid) June 3, 2025
Coming back to the game, RCB, batting first, were off to a flying start, courtesy of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. After Salt's dismissal, Kohli and Mayank Agrawal steadied the RCB innings. With contributions from Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma, RCB set a target of 191.
While chasing, PBKS, for the most part, stayed in the game despite losing wickets at regular intervals. However, it was Krunal Pandya's magical spell of 2-17 in four hours that turned the tie in RCB's favour.
Apart from Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal also bowled well towards the end of the innings to secure the maiden title for their side. Shashank Singh's brilliant unbeaten 30-ball 61 brought PBKS close to the target but not close enough. He hit Hazelwood for three sixes and a four in the last over, but the team fell short by six runs. And it was Bengaluru and Virat Kohli's night to celebrate.
"Go Electric, Go Now" Message From G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant To Tackle Delhi Pollution
Written by Ashwine Kumar SinghAir Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
NDTVWorld Environment Day 2025: 20 Inspiring Messages To Tackle Pollution And Go Green
Edited by Nikhil PandeyDelhi becomes unlivable for three months a year, noted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, underlining the severe economic and health burden of air pollution.
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)', which can elevate the risk of early births.
World Environment Day 2025 urges global action against air, plastic, and river pollution with powerful messages promoting a greener, cleaner future.
No bus should be allowed to enter Delhi from November 1, 2026, unless it runs on clean fuel like CNG, electricity or the latest BS-VI diesel, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) directed on Wednesday.
The announcement came from Delhi CM Rekha Gupta as part of the air pollution mitigation plan for the year.
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