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.
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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.
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.
Urvil Patel expressed his gratitude towards MS Dhoni for the opportunity to play under his leadership during IPL 2025. Joining CSK as a replacement, Patel made significant contributions, including a crucial knock in a successful 180-plus chase. Despite limited appearances, Patel showcased his aggressive batting style and potential as a power-hitter, leaving a lasting impression.
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.
Rishabh Pant's explosive century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final league game of IPL 2025 propelled Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a formidable 230. Pant's 54-ball hundred, his fastest in IPL, revived his form after a dismal season. Anushka Sharma's reaction in the stands went viral as RCB faced a daunting chase to secure a top-two finish.
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.
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.