Punjab Kings secured their spot in the IPL final after 11 years, defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Shreyas Iyer's explosive 87 led PBKS to chase down MI's 203-run target. They will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, aiming for their first-ever IPL title after losing their previous final appearance in 2014.
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In a thrilling IPL 2025 Final, Phil Salt's spectacular boundary-line catch dismissed Priyansh Arya, providing Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a crucial breakthrough. Defending 190/9, RCB needed a spark, and Salt's athleticism and presence of mind delivered just that.
Shreyas Iyer's explosive 87 propelled Punjab Kings to the IPL final, defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a rain-delayed Qualifier 2. Chasing 203, Punjab reached 207-5 with an over to spare, setting up a title clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Iyer's innings featured eight sixes and five fours, overshadowing Mumbai's Suryakumar Yadav's 44.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated captain Rajat Patidar and mentor Dinesh Karthik's birthdays with a lively cake smash ahead of the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings. A video captured the fun, including Jitesh Sharma's humorous reluctance to smear cake on Virat Kohli.
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.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a top-two spot in IPL 2025, defeating Lucknow Super Giants and advancing to the final against Punjab Kings. RCB's journey included dominant wins against CSK and RR, along with crucial victories over PBKS. Key performances from Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Krunal Pandya propelled RCB, showcasing their strong batting and bowling prowess throughout the season.
Before their anticipated IPL 2025 Final showdown, Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar clashed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final. Iyer's Mumbai secured a five-wicket victory over Patidar's Madhya Pradesh. Patidar's explosive 61* couldn't prevent Mumbai's chase, powered by Suryakumar Yadav and Suryansh Shedge.
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.