The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7). Amid rising tensions between the two nations, the Indian airline companies have issued a travel advisory to all tourists, especially those travelling in the Northern part of India while airports have now been shut until further notice.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">IndiGo releases travel advisory<o:p></o:p></h2>
Considering the safety of the tourists, the airlines have rolled up their sleeves as tensions between India and Pakistan heat up in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. The advisory comes for all the tourists travelling from and to the Northern Indian regions of Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh and Dharamshala.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
"In view of the prevailing situation, Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations &ndash; Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot &ndash; till 12 noon on 7 May, pending further updates from authorities. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen disruption," a statement from Air India read.
WATCH: Operation Sindoor: Defence, I&amp;B Ministers hail strikes, chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
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"Due to changing airspace conditions in the region, our flights to and from #Srinagar, #Jammu, #Amritsar, #Leh, #Chandigarh and #Dharamshala are impacted. We request you to check your flight status at bit.ly/31paVKQ before reaching&nbsp;the&nbsp;airport,&rdquo; an IndiGo advisory read.<o:p></o:p>
The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes early Wednesday, calling them a &ldquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory&rdquo; response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.<o:p></o:p>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PahalgamTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PahalgamTerrorAttack</a> Justice is Served. Jai Hind! <a href="https://t.co/Aruatj6OfA">pic.twitter.com/Aruatj6OfA</a>
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&lsquo;Justice is served,&rsquo; says Indian Army<o:p></o:p>
At 1:51 am, the Indian Army posted on X (formerly Twitter): &ldquo;Justice is served. Jai Hind!&rdquo;
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The post followed reports of explosions being heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province), and other areas.<o:p></o:p>
A press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), shared just before 2 am, officially announced the launch of &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo;.<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;India announces Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan,&rdquo; the statement read, linking the operation directly to the Pahalgam attack on April 22. That assault saw terrorists open fire on unarmed civilians in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national, most of them tourists.

Amid rising tensions between the two nations, the Indian airline companies have issued a travel advisory to all tourists, especially those travelling in the Northern part of India. India News | Pakistan

The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, carrying out a series of precision strikes targeting nine terror targets, including terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7). Amid rising tensions between the two nations, the Indian airline companies have issued a travel advisory to all tourists, especially those travelling in the Northern part of India while airports have now been shut until further notice. #6ETravelAdvisory: Due to changing airspace conditions in the region, our flights to and from #Srinagar, #Jammu, #Amritsar, #Leh, #Chandigarh and #Dharamshala are impacted. We request you to check your flight status at https://t.co/CjwsVzFov0 before reaching the airport. — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 6, 2025 IndiGo releases travel advisory Considering the safety of the tourists, the airlines have rolled up their sleeves as tensions between India and Pakistan heat up in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that took place on April 22. The advisory comes for all the tourists travelling from and to the Northern Indian regions of Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Leh, Chandigarh and Dharamshala. "In view of the prevailing situation, Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from the following stations – Jammu, Srinagar, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh and Rajkot – till 12 noon on 7 May, pending further updates from authorities. Two international flights en route to Amritsar are being diverted to Delhi. We regret the inconvenience caused due to this unforeseen disruption," a statement from Air India read. WATCH: Operation Sindoor: Defence, I&B Ministers hail strikes, chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' "Due to changing airspace conditions in the region, our flights to and from #Srinagar, #Jammu, #Amritsar, #Leh, #Chandigarh and #Dharamshala are impacted. We request you to check your flight status at bit.ly/31paVKQ before reaching the airport,” an IndiGo advisory read. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes early Wednesday, calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them. #PahalgamTerrorAttack Justice is Served. Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/Aruatj6OfA — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 6, 2025 ‘Justice is served,’ says Indian Army At 1:51 am, the Indian Army posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Justice is served. Jai Hind!” ALSO READ | ‘Justice is served’: Indian armed forces launch ‘Operation Sindoor’, strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan, PoK The post followed reports of explosions being heard in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur (in Pakistan’s Punjab province), and other areas. A press release by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), shared just before 2 am, officially announced the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’. “India announces Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan,” the statement read, linking the operation directly to the Pahalgam attack on April 22. That assault saw terrorists open fire on unarmed civilians in the Baisaran Valley of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national, most of them tourists.

Operation Sindoor: Indian Airline companies issue travel advisory after strikes in Pakistan and POK; flights cancelled till 12 PM

The Indian armed forces announced that they had conducted precision strikes under "Operation Sindoor" and targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POK. Photos

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The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will have a crucial contest in the race for the Playoffs spot as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (May 6). While Mumbai Indians will have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot, GT can do a league double over their neighbours. However, a Gujarat win could put Mumbai&rsquo;s chances of Playoff qualification on hold, while other teams will also keep a close eye on the proceedings. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What happens if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT contest?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A win for Gujarat will see them top the IPL standings as they will have 16 points with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The result will dent Playoff qualification chances of Lucknow Super Giants (could reach max 16 points) and Kolkata Knight Riders (could reach max 17 points). <o:p></o:p>
In this case, another win for Gujarat, coupled with a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their remaining three matches, will see KKR and LSG&rsquo;s top two qualification hopes come to an end.
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However, for a place in the top four, they will need a helping hand from other teams. Both KKR and LSG need defeats for GT/MI in their penultimate match, while RCB will need to lose two of their three remaining matches.<o:p></o:p>
Punjab will also need to drop points if LSG and KKR need to move into the top four for a place in the Playoffs. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">GT push for a league double<o:p></o:p></h2>
This will be the second meeting between the sides in the IPL 2025, with Gujarat winning the first contest. Gujarat beat Mumbai by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium earlier, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot. India News | Cricket | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will have a crucial contest in the race for the Playoffs spot as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday (May 6). While Mumbai Indians will have the opportunity to reclaim the top spot, GT can do a league double over their neighbours. However, a Gujarat win could put Mumbai’s chances of Playoff qualification on hold, while other teams will also keep a close eye on the proceedings. What happens if Gujarat Titans win MI vs GT contest? A win for Gujarat will see them top the IPL standings as they will have 16 points with a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The result will dent Playoff qualification chances of Lucknow Super Giants (could reach max 16 points) and Kolkata Knight Riders (could reach max 17 points). In this case, another win for Gujarat, coupled with a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their remaining three matches, will see KKR and LSG’s top two qualification hopes come to an end. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots However, for a place in the top four, they will need a helping hand from other teams. Both KKR and LSG need defeats for GT/MI in their penultimate match, while RCB will need to lose two of their three remaining matches. Punjab will also need to drop points if LSG and KKR need to move into the top four for a place in the Playoffs. GT push for a league double This will be the second meeting between the sides in the IPL 2025, with Gujarat winning the first contest. Gujarat beat Mumbai by 36 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, but since then, the latter has bounced back and now sit in the race for a top two spot.

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Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has made a shocking revelation in the latest podcast, leaving the cricketing fraternity baffled. Now in his 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the South Indian franchise, Virat opened up on the thought of leaving the RCB. He also opened up on the workload he had as the captain of the franchise, while he also led the Indian Cricket Team from 2015 to 2021. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Virat makes a shocking revelation<o:p></o:p></h2>
"I wouldn't say I was tempted, but I did think about it. I asked myself, 'What is more valuable to me?' I&rsquo;ve won a lot of things for India, I&rsquo;ve earned a lot of accolades,&rdquo; the former RCB captain said while speaking to Mayanti Langer in the latest RCB podcast. <o:p></o:p>
"So I had to make a decision: do I want to go into a new setup and figure things out again? That&rsquo;s when I realised that the relationship I&rsquo;ve built here is more valuable &mdash; and so is the mutual respect that&rsquo;s developed over so many years. Now, I&rsquo;m just going to see it through. Whether we win or not, it&rsquo;s fine. This is my home,&rdquo; Kohli added.<o:p></o:p>
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Now in his 18th season, Kohli remains a one-club man, having featured for RCB in all seasons, despite the franchise&rsquo;s failure to win the IPL title. He has scored more than 8000 runs while also holding the record for most hundreds in the competition&rsquo;s history. <o:p></o:p>
Despite a lack of trophies, he has remained loyal to the South India side and could be rewarded for it. At the time of writing, Kohli&rsquo;s RCB has 16 points and have one foot in the Playoffs of IPL 2025. If they are successful in winning the IPL, it will be the veteran&rsquo;s first, having been runner-up on three previous occasions. He also famously lost the now-abolished Champions League final on two occasions.<o:p></o:p>

Now in his 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the South Indian franchise, Virat Kohli opened up on the thought of leaving the RCB. India News | Cricket | Sports

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has made a shocking revelation in the latest podcast, leaving the cricketing fraternity baffled. Now in his 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) season with the South Indian franchise, Virat opened up on the thought of leaving the RCB. He also opened up on the workload he had as the captain of the franchise, while he also led the Indian Cricket Team from 2015 to 2021. Virat makes a shocking revelation "I wouldn't say I was tempted, but I did think about it. I asked myself, 'What is more valuable to me?' I’ve won a lot of things for India, I’ve earned a lot of accolades,” the former RCB captain said while speaking to Mayanti Langer in the latest RCB podcast. "So I had to make a decision: do I want to go into a new setup and figure things out again? That’s when I realised that the relationship I’ve built here is more valuable — and so is the mutual respect that’s developed over so many years. Now, I’m just going to see it through. Whether we win or not, it’s fine. This is my home,” Kohli added. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots Now in his 18th season, Kohli remains a one-club man, having featured for RCB in all seasons, despite the franchise’s failure to win the IPL title. He has scored more than 8000 runs while also holding the record for most hundreds in the competition’s history. Despite a lack of trophies, he has remained loyal to the South India side and could be rewarded for it. At the time of writing, Kohli’s RCB has 16 points and have one foot in the Playoffs of IPL 2025. If they are successful in winning the IPL, it will be the veteran’s first, having been runner-up on three previous occasions. He also famously lost the now-abolished Champions League final on two occasions.

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SunRisers Hyderabad crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race as their exit was made official after the contest against Delhi Capitals was washed out on Monday (May 5). After having an excellent show with the ball, restricting Delhi to 133/7 in 20 overs at the Rajib Gandhi International Stadium, rain played spoilsport. As a result, the match was called off with one point each allotted. After the match, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori reflected on the team&rsquo;s performance and blamed the conditions in Hyderabad for a poor show.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Vettori highlights key reason for SRH's exit<o:p></o:p></h2>
"I definitely didn't say after every match I was backing an aggressive approach," Vettori said. "I said we're about assessing conditions and this year, the conditions weren't as we expected. If you look at last year, there were a lot of high-scoring games here.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
"These surfaces in particular have been a little bit different. It has been tricky, it hasn't been easy for the batters. All we've talked about is assessing conditions, trying to read the game and understand what to do in certain situations. I think the guys are innately aggressive, but certainly, this season has been about trying to establish what's been required on the day."<o:p></o:p>
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On the brink of exit after their defeat to Gujarat on Friday, it was the washout on Monday that officially confirmed SRH&rsquo;s exit from the top four race. SRH have endured a tough season in IPL 2025, winning only three matches at the time of writing and losing seven. After the opening day win against Rajasthan Royals, SRH won only twice &ndash; against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings.<o:p></o:p>
The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Travis Head have been inconsistent with their performances despite playing quality knocks in between. Compared to last season, SRH won eight matches and lost only five.<o:p></o:p>
They will conclude their IPL 2025 with matches against &ndash; Kolkata Knight Riders (May 10), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (May 13) and Lucknow Super Giants (May 18).

After a washout against DC, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori reflected on the team’s performance and blamed the conditions in Hyderabad for a poor show. India News | Cricket | Sports

SunRisers Hyderabad crashed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs race as their exit was made official after the contest against Delhi Capitals was washed out on Monday (May 5). After having an excellent show with the ball, restricting Delhi to 133/7 in 20 overs at the Rajib Gandhi International Stadium, rain played spoilsport. As a result, the match was called off with one point each allotted. After the match, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori reflected on the team’s performance and blamed the conditions in Hyderabad for a poor show. Vettori highlights key reason for SRH's exit "I definitely didn't say after every match I was backing an aggressive approach," Vettori said. "I said we're about assessing conditions and this year, the conditions weren't as we expected. If you look at last year, there were a lot of high-scoring games here.” "These surfaces in particular have been a little bit different. It has been tricky, it hasn't been easy for the batters. All we've talked about is assessing conditions, trying to read the game and understand what to do in certain situations. I think the guys are innately aggressive, but certainly, this season has been about trying to establish what's been required on the day." ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots On the brink of exit after their defeat to Gujarat on Friday, it was the washout on Monday that officially confirmed SRH’s exit from the top four race. SRH have endured a tough season in IPL 2025, winning only three matches at the time of writing and losing seven. After the opening day win against Rajasthan Royals, SRH won only twice – against Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Travis Head have been inconsistent with their performances despite playing quality knocks in between. Compared to last season, SRH won eight matches and lost only five. They will conclude their IPL 2025 with matches against – Kolkata Knight Riders (May 10), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (May 13) and Lucknow Super Giants (May 18).

IPL 2025: Daniel Vettori blames THIS factor as SunRisers Hyderabad crash out of Playoffs race

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set for a grandstand finish as we enter the final two weeks of the league phase with seven teams in the mix for a spot in the Playoffs. The latest twist in the Playoffs race came on Monday (May 5) as the SunRisers Hyderabad-Delhi Capitals contest ended with no result and the points were shared. This has left the likes of Lucknow Super Giants and DC in a spot of bother while the likes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings now sit in pole position for a spot in the Playoffs. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario<o:p></o:p></h2>
At the time of writing on Tuesday (May 6), three teams &ndash; Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and SRH are already out of the Playoffs race after a poor campaign. RCB sit top of the table with 16 points and have three matches in hand. This means they can still attain a maximum points tally of 22, more than any other side and clinch the top spot. <o:p></o:p>
With Delhi Capitals (13 points, 3 matches remaining), Kolkata Knight Riders (11 points, 3 matches remaining) and LSG (10 points, 3 matches remaining) unable to reach 20 points, two more wins for RCB will guarantee them a Playoff spot while three wins will see them top the league phase.
<figure class="image"><img alt="IPL 2025 standings after SRH vs DC contest" src="https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/964x789/filters:format(webp)/wion/media/media_files/2025/05/06/eHFCD7oEKdxu29wuIHCk.png" style="width: 964px;">
<figcaption>IPL 2025 standings after SRH vs DC contest</figcaption>
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For Punjab Kings, if they win two more matches including a head-to-head contest against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday, they will also book their Playoff berth. However, a place in the top two spots will depend on the result of their head-to-head contest against Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 11). <o:p></o:p>
The equation for Mumbai Indians is also simple; two more wins in their remaining three matches will see them in the Playoffs. If Mumbai are to finish in the top-two they will need to win the head-to-head contest against Punjab. Interestingly, all of MI&rsquo;s remaining matches are against the teams involved in the Playoffs race &ndash; GT, PBKS and DC.<o:p></o:p>
Gujarat Titans on the other hand have played a match less than Mumbai and like RCB can reach a maximum of 22 points. If they win all their matches they will finish in top-two while three wins including a head-to-head win against Mumbai and Delhi will guarantee a Playoff spot for the 2022 IPL champions.
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The equation for Delhi remains simple yet complicated as they face three direct rivals &ndash; PBKS, GT and DC in their bid for the Playoffs. Victory in all three matches will see them finish on 19 points and will see them book a place in the last four. However, finishing in the top two will require favours from other sides. <o:p></o:p>
For KKR, they face only RCB from the lot of teams competing for Playoff spots as their other fixtures are against SRH and CSK. A defeat in any of these three matches should see them fall short of a Playoff spot as they will need massive favours from other sides. A top-two place also remains out of hands in case they lose one more match. <o:p></o:p>
LSG will enter the final two weeks of the IPL 2025 with little hope as they have 10 points in 11 matches. With head-to-head matches between sides sitting above them, LSG won&rsquo;t finish in the top two while they need to win all their matches and hope other results go in their favour to clinch the Playoff berth.

The latest twist in the Playoffs race came on Monday (May 5) as the SunRisers Hyderabad-Delhi Capitals contest ended with no result and the points were shared. India News | Sports

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set for a grandstand finish as we enter the final two weeks of the league phase with seven teams in the mix for a spot in the Playoffs. The latest twist in the Playoffs race came on Monday (May 5) as the SunRisers Hyderabad-Delhi Capitals contest ended with no result and the points were shared. This has left the likes of Lucknow Super Giants and DC in a spot of bother while the likes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings now sit in pole position for a spot in the Playoffs. IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario At the time of writing on Tuesday (May 6), three teams – Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and SRH are already out of the Playoffs race after a poor campaign. RCB sit top of the table with 16 points and have three matches in hand. This means they can still attain a maximum points tally of 22, more than any other side and clinch the top spot. With Delhi Capitals (13 points, 3 matches remaining), Kolkata Knight Riders (11 points, 3 matches remaining) and LSG (10 points, 3 matches remaining) unable to reach 20 points, two more wins for RCB will guarantee them a Playoff spot while three wins will see them top the league phase. IPL 2025 standings after SRH vs DC contest For Punjab Kings, if they win two more matches including a head-to-head contest against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday, they will also book their Playoff berth. However, a place in the top two spots will depend on the result of their head-to-head contest against Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 11). The equation for Mumbai Indians is also simple; two more wins in their remaining three matches will see them in the Playoffs. If Mumbai are to finish in the top-two they will need to win the head-to-head contest against Punjab. Interestingly, all of MI’s remaining matches are against the teams involved in the Playoffs race – GT, PBKS and DC. Gujarat Titans on the other hand have played a match less than Mumbai and like RCB can reach a maximum of 22 points. If they win all their matches they will finish in top-two while three wins including a head-to-head win against Mumbai and Delhi will guarantee a Playoff spot for the 2022 IPL champions. ALSO READ | IPL 2025: When football meets cricket! Ex-ENG manager on his passion for gentlemen’s game The equation for Delhi remains simple yet complicated as they face three direct rivals – PBKS, GT and DC in their bid for the Playoffs. Victory in all three matches will see them finish on 19 points and will see them book a place in the last four. However, finishing in the top two will require favours from other sides. For KKR, they face only RCB from the lot of teams competing for Playoff spots as their other fixtures are against SRH and CSK. A defeat in any of these three matches should see them fall short of a Playoff spot as they will need massive favours from other sides. A top-two place also remains out of hands in case they lose one more match. LSG will enter the final two weeks of the IPL 2025 with little hope as they have 10 points in 11 matches. With head-to-head matches between sides sitting above them, LSG won’t finish in the top two while they need to win all their matches and hope other results go in their favour to clinch the Playoff berth.

IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen&rsquo;s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won&rsquo;t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title<o:p></o:p></h2>
Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. <o:p></o:p>
Xabi Alonso&rsquo;s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg&rsquo;s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. <o:p></o:p>
However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy<o:p></o:p></h2>
The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. <o:p></o:p>
Kane&rsquo;s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.<o:p></o:p>

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s defeat to SC Freiburg, crowning Bayern Munch as Bundesliga champions. World | Football | Sports

Harry Kane finally won his first senior career trophy at the age of 31 after Bayer Leverkusen’s draw to SC Freiburg on Sunday (May 4). The 2-2 draw for Leverkusen meant that Bayern Munich were officially crowned the Bundesliga champions and reclaimed their crown. The draw for Leverkusen mathematically means they won’t be able to catch Bayern Munich on the league table as the Bavarians will lift their 34th Bundesliga title next Saturday when they host Borussia Monchengladbach. Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title Needing three points to reclaim the Bundesliga title on matchday 32, Bayern were close to sealing the title on Saturday as they were winning 3-2 against RB Leipzig. However, a last-gasp equaliser meant Bayern were made to wait for another day to mathematically win the Bundesliga title. The point on Saturday for Bayern meant, had Leverkusen failed to win against Freiburg on Sunday they would be crowned German champions. Xabi Alonso’s side did not have the best of starts as they trailed 1-0 at the break before Freiburg’s lead was doubled by an own goal in the second half. The result meant Bayern were heading to their 34th title while Leverkusen were on the brink of defeat. However, Florian Wirtz (82nd) and Jonathan Tah (93rd minute) scored late on for the away side as they rescued a point, but handing the Bundesliga to Bayern. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Finally Harry Kane has his hands on a trophy The title win means Bayern have reclaimed the title they lost to Leverkusen last season under Thomas Tuchel. On the other hand, 31-year-old Harry Kane will lift his first title on coming Saturday having seen his trophy drought come to an end. He had a trophyless spell at Tottenham Hotspur while his first season with Bayern also ended trophyless. He had previously finished runners-up in the Champions League, Premier League and League Cup with Spurs while his England career also had close trophy moments. Kane’s England lost back-to-back Euro finals in 2020 (held in 2021) and 2024 while they lost to Croatia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinal.

Finally! Harry Kane wins maiden career trophy as Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga title after Leverkusen draw

Punjab Kings had a monumental return to Dharamsala as they posted a massive 236/5, the highest at the venue in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they took on Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday (May 4). While innings was highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh&rsquo;s 91 off 48, it was Shashank Singh who was the star of the show, which included a massive six that was launched out of the stadium. Netizens did not hold back and took note of the excellent shot hit by the Punjab batter.
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Sent the ball to enjoy the view 🏔😍 Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh with an entertaining partnership tonight 💪 Scorecard ▶ <a href="https://t.co/YuAePC273s">https://t.co/YuAePC273s</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKSvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKSvLSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/9WqFWRd3zt">pic.twitter.com/9WqFWRd3zt</a>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Shashank Singh hits &lsquo;out-of-the-stadium&rsquo; shot<o:p></o:p></h2>
On the fourth ball of the 18th over, on the bowling of Avesh Khan, Shashank hit a pull shot that saw the ball land on the roof of the stadium before it bounced out. The shot was hit with such a venom that the ball was not able to be retrieved and a new one was used instead to complete the spell. The shot over the fine leg fielder did not go unnoticed as netizens were quick to react. <o:p></o:p>
One of the social media users wrote, &ldquo;Fetch that one from the mountains! # Shashank Singh lights up Dharamsala with a monstrous six. Power-hitting at it's finest!&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Another wrote, &ldquo;We genuinely haven&rsquo;t appreciated Shashank Singh enough for his contributions to Punjab Kings. Lord Shashank consistently adds those crucial 10-15 runs that make all the difference.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
The shot even had Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta baffled as she looked stunned in the stands.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">PBKS in pole position for win<o:p></o:p></h2>
At the time of writing, LSG were 86/5 in 11.2 overs and were struggling against the fellow North Indian side. In pole for the win, PBKS can reach 15 points with a win and have three matches in hand. Another couple of wins will see the 2014 runners-up officially in the Playoffs while LSG now have a tough run-in if they are to make the cut for the last four.<o:p></o:p>

While innings was highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh it was Shashank Singh who was the star of the show, which included a massive six that was launched out of the stadium. India News | Sports

Punjab Kings had a monumental return to Dharamsala as they posted a massive 236/5, the highest at the venue in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they took on Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday (May 4). While innings was highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh’s 91 off 48, it was Shashank Singh who was the star of the show, which included a massive six that was launched out of the stadium. Netizens did not hold back and took note of the excellent shot hit by the Punjab batter. Sent the ball to enjoy the view 🏔😍 Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh with an entertaining partnership tonight 💪 Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/YuAePC273s#TATAIPL | #PBKSvLSG pic.twitter.com/9WqFWRd3zt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 4, 2025 Shashank Singh hits ‘out-of-the-stadium’ shot On the fourth ball of the 18th over, on the bowling of Avesh Khan, Shashank hit a pull shot that saw the ball land on the roof of the stadium before it bounced out. The shot was hit with such a venom that the ball was not able to be retrieved and a new one was used instead to complete the spell. The shot over the fine leg fielder did not go unnoticed as netizens were quick to react. One of the social media users wrote, “Fetch that one from the mountains! # Shashank Singh lights up Dharamsala with a monstrous six. Power-hitting at it's finest!” Another wrote, “We genuinely haven’t appreciated Shashank Singh enough for his contributions to Punjab Kings. Lord Shashank consistently adds those crucial 10-15 runs that make all the difference.” The shot even had Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta baffled as she looked stunned in the stands. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs PBKS in pole position for win At the time of writing, LSG were 86/5 in 11.2 overs and were struggling against the fellow North Indian side. In pole for the win, PBKS can reach 15 points with a win and have three matches in hand. Another couple of wins will see the 2014 runners-up officially in the Playoffs while LSG now have a tough run-in if they are to make the cut for the last four.

IPL 2025: Shashank Singh hits massive 'out-of-the-stadium' six, netizens react - Watch

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a narrow one-run win over already eliminated Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday (May 4) as they kept their narrow Playoff hopes alive. Now on 11 points from 11 matches, KKR are still mathematically in the race to defend their IPL crown, which they won last year defeating SunRisers Hyderabad. So here&rsquo;s how they can still qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Can KKR reach last four in IPL 2025?<o:p></o:p></h2>
As things stand, KKR have three matches in hand and can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all of those. This gives them a chance to book their place in the final four, but will also need a helping hand from other teams. The scenario will be greatly influenced by some head-to-head matches from teams sitting in current top four as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans. <o:p></o:p>
If KKR win their remaining three matches &ndash; Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they will stand a good chance of reaching the Playoffs. At the time, Delhi Capitals should not win more than two matches from their remaining four, Punjab Kings should not win more than two matches from their remaining four matches while at least one of Gujarat Titans or Mumbai Indians should end with less than 18 points to pave KKR a way into the IPL 2025 Playoffs.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">KKR&rsquo;s Remaining matches<o:p></o:p></h2>
May 7 &ndash; Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings<o:p></o:p>
May 10 &ndash; SunRisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders<o:p></o:p>
May 17 &ndash; Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">RR lose another close contest<o:p></o:p></h2>
Having already lost close contests against Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan suffered another narrow defeat. Needing three runs to win on the final ball of the innings, RR managed to score only one run and therefore lost by one. The result had no implications for RR as they are already out of the IPL 2025 Playoff race. For KKR they keep their narrow Playoff hopes alive as they now have 11 points in 11 matches.<o:p></o:p>

Now on 11 points from 11 matches, KKR are still mathematically in the race to defend their IPL crown, which they won last year defeating SunRisers Hyderabad. India News | Cricket | Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a narrow one-run win over already eliminated Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday (May 4) as they kept their narrow Playoff hopes alive. Now on 11 points from 11 matches, KKR are still mathematically in the race to defend their IPL crown, which they won last year defeating SunRisers Hyderabad. So here’s how they can still qualify for the IPL 2025 Playoffs. IPL Table Can KKR reach last four in IPL 2025? As things stand, KKR have three matches in hand and can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all of those. This gives them a chance to book their place in the final four, but will also need a helping hand from other teams. The scenario will be greatly influenced by some head-to-head matches from teams sitting in current top four as Mumbai Indians host Gujarat Titans. If KKR win their remaining three matches – Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they will stand a good chance of reaching the Playoffs. At the time, Delhi Capitals should not win more than two matches from their remaining four, Punjab Kings should not win more than two matches from their remaining four matches while at least one of Gujarat Titans or Mumbai Indians should end with less than 18 points to pave KKR a way into the IPL 2025 Playoffs. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs KKR’s Remaining matches May 7 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings May 10 – SunRisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders May 17 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders RR lose another close contest Having already lost close contests against Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan suffered another narrow defeat. Needing three runs to win on the final ball of the innings, RR managed to score only one run and therefore lost by one. The result had no implications for RR as they are already out of the IPL 2025 Playoff race. For KKR they keep their narrow Playoff hopes alive as they now have 11 points in 11 matches.

IPL 2025: Here's how KKR can qualify for Playoffs after narrow win over RR - all scenarios explained

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