South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen, aged thirty-three, has retired from international cricket to spend more time with his family. Known for his aggressive batting, especially in ODIs and T20s, Klaasen made a significant impact as a middle-order enforcer. While his Test career was brief, his explosive performances in white-ball cricket will be fondly remembered by fans and teammates alike.
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The IPL 2025 playoffs are set to commence with Punjab Kings facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, while Gujarat Titans will battle Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. These matches, held in Ahmedabad and Mullanpur, will determine which teams advance to the final. The remaining teams will compete for the coveted IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru created IPL history by winning all seven away matches in the 2025 season, propelled by Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 85, securing a six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants. RCB chased down a formidable 228, marking their highest successful chase and finishing second in the points table. This win sets up a Qualifier 1 clash with Punjab Kings.
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.