Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 for a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The game set to commence on June 1 is under threat from the possibility of rain, with Ahmedabad experiencing light showers a day ahead of the high-octane clash.
Related news
Aminul Islam, Bangladesh's first Test centurion, has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following Faruque Ahmed's removal. Aminul, fondly known as "Bulbul," previously captained Bangladesh in the 1999 World Cup. His appointment comes amidst political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The BCCI has reappointed T Dilip as the Indian team's fielding coach for the upcoming England tour due to the unavailability of a suitable replacement. This decision follows the board's earlier decision to part ways with Dilip after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
Shubman Gill has been named India's Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy for the upcoming England series. Gill, at 25, acknowledges the influence of his predecessors, noting Kohli's aggressive leadership and Sharma's calm, tactical approach. Having debuted in 2020, Gill has played 32 Test matches, amassing 1,893 runs with five centuries.
Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This feat was accomplished during the match against Lucknow Super Giants, combining his IPL and Champions League T20 performances. Kohli's consistent form this season sees him leading RCB's scoring charts with 548 runs.
Heinrich Klaasen's explosive 105* off 39 balls powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi. His blistering knock, the fastest IPL century of 2025, equaled the third-fastest overall. Travis Head's 76 and quick contributions from Abhishek Sharma and others helped SRH post the third-highest team total in IPL history, setting a daunting target for KKR.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar addressed the media ahead of the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings, expressing determination to win. The availability of Tim David remains uncertain, pending a medical assessment.
KL Rahul eyes a T20 comeback for India, aiming for the 2026 World Cup after a three-year absence. Reflecting on his game, he acknowledges the need for faster scoring and boundary hitting in modern T20 cricket. Despite consistent IPL form, Rahul focuses on adapting to the evolving white-ball format.
Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 for a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The game set to commence on June 1 is under threat from the possibility of rain, with Ahmedabad experiencing light showers a day ahead of the high-octane clash.
Jitesh Sharma's explosive, unbeaten 85 propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a record-breaking chase against Lucknow Super Giants. Overcoming cramps and a couple of close calls, Jitesh credited his mentor Dinesh Karthik's advice for his match-winning knock. Bengaluru's victory secured their flawless away record and paved their path to a top-two finish.