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In the IPL two thousand twenty six playoffs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru put on an absolute clinic against Gujarat Titans, posting two hundred fifty four for five and winning by ninety two runs. Rajat Patidar was the story, smashing an unbeaten ninety three off just thirty three balls with nine sixes. Gujarat never had a chance, and after the game, Glenn Phillips made headlines for snapping at a reporter in the presser, calling a question terrible. The loss stings, and clearly so does the scrutiny.
Shifting to Europe, the Champions League final is set, and Arsenal's Noni Madueke is ready for his moment. The winger could be Mikel Arteta's late-game weapon against PSG on Saturday, and he's already drawing the Bukayo Saka comparisons with confidence, saying they compete on every front, whether it's club or country. This final has genuine star power on both sides.
And the news every football fan was dreading may not be as dark as feared. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says early assessments on Lionel Messi's left hamstring are, quote, not that bad, with the World Cup just a fortnight away. Further tests are coming, but right now there's cautious optimism surrounding the greatest player on the planet.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
