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.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in finals of IPL 2025. PBKS ended their 11-year playoff drought, showcasing a strong performance throughout the season with key wins against teams like Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Shreyas Iyer's captaincy and Prabhsimran Singh's explosive batting were instrumental in their journey to the playoffs.
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.
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.
Ahead of their final league match, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) shared a heartwarming video on social media featuring a candid interaction between Virat Kohli and Zaheer Khan, where Zaheer introduced his son to Kohli. RCB faces LSG in a crucial match, needing a win to secure a top-two finish. Kohli has been in excellent form this season, scoring 548 runs.
Karun Nair's elegant, unbeaten 186 powered India A to a commanding 409/3 against England Lions on the first day of their 'Unofficial' Test. Sarfaraz Khan contributed a vibrant 92, while Dhruv Jurel added an unbeaten 82, further solidifying India A's dominant position. The Lions' bowling attack struggled on a docile pitch, failing to contain the Indian batsmen.
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.
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.
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.
JioHotstar has secured exclusive digital streaming rights for India's highly anticipated five-Test series against England, commencing on June 20. This agreement, part of a sublicensing deal with Sony Entertainment Network, ensures live digital access for fans. Sony retains television broadcast rights, while the partnership extends to the 2026 white-ball tour of England.
Sunrisers Hyderabad etched their name in IPL history by recording the top four highest totals, highlighted by a massive 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Heinrich Klaasen's explosive, unbeaten 105 off 39 balls, the fastest century of IPL 2025, propelled SRH to this feat.