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Rajeev Shukla leads the race to replace former World Cup winner Roger Binny as the new BCCI president. Binny, who turns 70 in July this year, would be required to step down from his role per the age limit rules applied earlier by the Lodha Committee. Shukla, BCCI vice president, would likely be his successor, per the latest report.&nbsp;Binny was elected BCCI’s 36th president in October 2022, succeeding former India great and captain Sourav Ganguly, who held this post for three years. Before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, Shukla, 65, would likely be the board’s acting president for three months before applying his candidature for full-time presidency.<h2>Indian Cricket under Binny’s presidency &nbsp;</h2>Like how Indian cricket shaped up and reached heights under numerous presidents over the years, it excelled under Binny, with the men’s team ending their ICC trophy drought during this tenure; India won two titles in different formats in consecutive years. While Rohit Sharma-led India first won the T20 World Cup last year in the Americas, they put their hands on the coveted Champions Trophy for the record time early in 2025 in Pakistan.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-pbks-vs-mi-qualifier-2-forget-ms-dhoni-indian-cricket-has-a-new-mr-cool-in-shreyas-iyer-1748841971212">Forget MS Dhoni, Indian Cricket has a new Mr. Cool in Shreyas Iyer</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, among other notable achievements under Binny, the BCCI launched the Women’s Premier League (WPL), a women’s franchise cricket league modelled after the success of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). Its introduction marked a significant step towards the rise of women’s cricket in the country.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides this, Binny’s tenure saw crucial changes in domestic cricket, including better incentives and improved pay structures for players, alongside encouraging all, including star cricketers, to return to the drawing board and play domestic tournaments. &nbsp;Also, Binny has held other posts at BCCI before this, having served as a member of the selection committee. &nbsp;Coming to his cricketing career, Binny enjoyed success across two formats he played – ODIs and Tests. While he picked up 47 wickets outside of scoring 830 runs in red-ball cricket, Binny was a key member of India’s 1983 ODI World Cup-winning squad. In One-Dayers, Binny featured in 72 matches, scoring 629 runs and returning with 77 wickets.&nbsp;

Rajeev Shukla in line to replace Roger Binny as new BCCI president – Report

Rajeev Shukla leads the race to replace former World Cup winner Roger Binny as the new BCCI president. Binny, who turns 70 in July this year, would be required to step down from his role per the age limit rules applied earlier by the Lodha Committee. Shukla, BCCI vice president, would likely be his successor, per the latest report. Binny was elected BCCI’s 36th president in October 2022, succeeding former India great and captain Sourav Ganguly, who held this post for three years. Before the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in September, Shukla, 65, would likely be the board’s acting president for three months before applying his candidature for full-time presidency. Indian Cricket under Binny’s presidency Like how Indian cricket shaped up and reached heights under numerous presidents over the years, it excelled under Binny, with the men’s team ending their ICC trophy drought during this tenure; India won two titles in different formats in consecutive years. While Rohit Sharma-led India first won the T20 World Cup last year in the Americas, they put their hands on the coveted Champions Trophy for the record time early in 2025 in Pakistan. Also read | Forget MS Dhoni, Indian Cricket has a new Mr. Cool in Shreyas Iyer Meanwhile, among other notable achievements under Binny, the BCCI launched the Women’s Premier League (WPL), a women’s franchise cricket league modelled after the success of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). Its introduction marked a significant step towards the rise of women’s cricket in the country. Besides this, Binny’s tenure saw crucial changes in domestic cricket, including better incentives and improved pay structures for players, alongside encouraging all, including star cricketers, to return to the drawing board and play domestic tournaments. Also, Binny has held other posts at BCCI before this, having served as a member of the selection committee. Coming to his cricketing career, Binny enjoyed success across two formats he played – ODIs and Tests. While he picked up 47 wickets outside of scoring 830 runs in red-ball cricket, Binny was a key member of India’s 1983 ODI World Cup-winning squad. In One-Dayers, Binny featured in 72 matches, scoring 629 runs and returning with 77 wickets.

Binny was elected BCCI’s 36th president in October 2022, succeeding former India great and captain Sourav Ganguly, who held this post for three years.

Two-time ODI World Cup winner with Australia, batting giant Glenn Maxwell, has announced his retirement from the 50-over format with immediate effect. ‘The Big Show’ – as fans called him - featured in 149 ODIs for Australia since his debut 13 years ago in 2012, having scored almost 4000 runs in this format.&nbsp;Maxwell, who continues to manage the leg injury he sustained in a horrific 2022 accident, informed chief selector George Bailey during February’s Champions Trophy that he is unlikely to stretch it till the next ODI World Cup in 2027.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-pbks-vs-mi-qualifier-2-forget-ms-dhoni-indian-cricket-has-a-new-mr-cool-in-shreyas-iyer-1748841971212">Forget MS Dhoni, Indian Cricket has a new Mr. Cool in Shreyas Iyer</a> &nbsp;"I said to him right then and there, 'I don't think I'm going to make that'," Maxwell revealed on the Final Word podcast. "I think it's time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and try and make that spot their own for the 2027 World Cup. Hopefully, they get enough of a lead-in where they can have success in that role." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Maxwell is said to have made up his mind about ODI retirement before suffering a finger injury that ruled him out of IPL 2025. Following his announcement, he now joins the list of several 2023 ODI WC-winning squad members, including David Warner, Steve Smith and Marcus Stoinis, to hang boots from One-Dayers.<h2>What forced Maxwell to announce ODI retirement? &nbsp;</h2>Maxwell spilt the beans on what forced him into announcing his ODI retirement. The 36-year-old said it was during early games in the Champions Trophy 2025 when the thought of quitting ODIs first came to his head. Maxwell said following Australia’s tournament-opener in Lahore, played on a rock-hard outfield, he felt soreness in his body, and despite getting better playing conditions against Afghanistan (on a relatively soft and wet outfield) in the third match, he failed to hit the ground running. &nbsp;That, however, was the starting point when he realised his body was perhaps not fit enough to take the ODI cricket workload.&nbsp; &nbsp;"My decision to retire from one-day international cricket was probably more on the back of the first couple of games in the Champions Trophy," he said, as quoted by Cricket.com.au. "I felt like I gave myself a really good opportunity to be fit and ready for those games. The first game in Lahore, we played on a rock-hard outfield. Post that game, I was pretty sore. &nbsp;"We were lucky enough to have a washout against South Africa, where I had a bit more time to have a bit of rest and get myself ready for the next game. The following game against Afghanistan, we fielded for 50 overs on a really, really wet outfield. It was slippery, it was soft, and I just didn't pull up that well. &nbsp;“I started to (realise) that if I don't have the perfect conditions in 50-over cricket, my body just struggles to get through that. It feels like it's a tiring affair just to get through – and almost surviving – the 50 overs, let alone being at my best throughout that 50 overs, and then going out there and trying to perform with the bat as well. &nbsp;"I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions,” he revealed. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Maxwell will continue to play T20Is for Australia and hasn’t called time on his first-class career yet.&nbsp;

Two-time World Cup winner with Australia Glenn Maxwell calls time on ODI career

Two-time ODI World Cup winner with Australia, batting giant Glenn Maxwell, has announced his retirement from the 50-over format with immediate effect. ‘The Big Show’ – as fans called him - featured in 149 ODIs for Australia since his debut 13 years ago in 2012, having scored almost 4000 runs in this format. Maxwell, who continues to manage the leg injury he sustained in a horrific 2022 accident, informed chief selector George Bailey during February’s Champions Trophy that he is unlikely to stretch it till the next ODI World Cup in 2027. Also read | Forget MS Dhoni, Indian Cricket has a new Mr. Cool in Shreyas Iyer "I said to him right then and there, 'I don't think I'm going to make that'," Maxwell revealed on the Final Word podcast. "I think it's time to start planning for people in my position to have a crack at it and try and make that spot their own for the 2027 World Cup. Hopefully, they get enough of a lead-in where they can have success in that role." Meanwhile, Maxwell is said to have made up his mind about ODI retirement before suffering a finger injury that ruled him out of IPL 2025. Following his announcement, he now joins the list of several 2023 ODI WC-winning squad members, including David Warner, Steve Smith and Marcus Stoinis, to hang boots from One-Dayers. What forced Maxwell to announce ODI retirement? Maxwell spilt the beans on what forced him into announcing his ODI retirement. The 36-year-old said it was during early games in the Champions Trophy 2025 when the thought of quitting ODIs first came to his head. Maxwell said following Australia’s tournament-opener in Lahore, played on a rock-hard outfield, he felt soreness in his body, and despite getting better playing conditions against Afghanistan (on a relatively soft and wet outfield) in the third match, he failed to hit the ground running. That, however, was the starting point when he realised his body was perhaps not fit enough to take the ODI cricket workload. "My decision to retire from one-day international cricket was probably more on the back of the first couple of games in the Champions Trophy," he said, as quoted by Cricket.com.au. "I felt like I gave myself a really good opportunity to be fit and ready for those games. The first game in Lahore, we played on a rock-hard outfield. Post that game, I was pretty sore. "We were lucky enough to have a washout against South Africa, where I had a bit more time to have a bit of rest and get myself ready for the next game. The following game against Afghanistan, we fielded for 50 overs on a really, really wet outfield. It was slippery, it was soft, and I just didn't pull up that well. “I started to (realise) that if I don't have the perfect conditions in 50-over cricket, my body just struggles to get through that. It feels like it's a tiring affair just to get through – and almost surviving – the 50 overs, let alone being at my best throughout that 50 overs, and then going out there and trying to perform with the bat as well. "I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how my body was reacting to the conditions,” he revealed. Meanwhile, Maxwell will continue to play T20Is for Australia and hasn’t called time on his first-class career yet.

Maxwell informed chief selector George Bailey during February’s Champions Trophy that he is unlikely to stretch it till the next ODI World Cup in 2027.

For the longest time since MS Dhoni’s emergence on the cricket scene, he remained the calmest-headed man the game has seen; sure, there must have been more with similar traits, but it was hard to find one during his playing days. Although past his prime, this quality of his remains intact even to date. However, we have a new contender running for this title, and he is none other than the Indian batter and Punjab Kings captain in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer.&nbsp;Having led several other IPL teams to finals, including winning one with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last season, Iyer has shown his mettle and appetite to succeed on grander stages. Not disappointing for his new franchise this year – Punjab Kings, Iyer unleashed an array of sixes against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Sunday in Ahmedabad to see his team home by five wickets, further helping them qualify for the second IPL final ever.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-punjab-kings-pbks-dressing-room-erupts-in-joy-after-captain-shreyas-iyer-smashes-4-sixes-in-an-over-to-complete-historic-chase-watch-1748838826341">IPL 2025: PBKS dressing room erupts in joy after captain Iyer smashes 4 sixes in an over to complete historic chase – WATCH</a> &nbsp;He came onto bat inside the Powerplay and stood his ground till the end, smashing eight sixes and five fours in his match-winning 41-ball 87*. He hit four of those massive sixes in just one over – the penultimate one to left-arm Ashwini Kumar, sealing a historic run chase in IPL playoffs. &nbsp;Sticking to his words following his side’s embarrassing eight-wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, wherein he said, ‘We have lost the battle, but not the war’, Iyer delivered for his team. &nbsp;"I don't know, to be honest," Iyer said of his demeanour in the post-game chat. “I love big occasions. I say to myself and my colleagues, the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, and you'll get the best results. Today, I was focusing on my breathing rather than sweating it out.”<h3>Watch Video -</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Keep 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKS</a> fans. Your captain is here! ❤ 🎥 🗣 Hear from Shreyas Iyer as he reveals the secret behind his epic knock! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKSvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKSvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Qualifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Qualifier2</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLastMile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheLastMile</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabKingsIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShreyasIyer15</a> <a href="https://t.co/LaaSEp4MvO">pic.twitter.com/LaaSEp4MvO</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1929282822960803876?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking on how he motivated the group after the Qualifier 1 loss, Iyer said, "All the players need to be assertive. Show intent from ball one. We weren't able to capitalise on the start, but the intent was stupendous. Even for me, when I went out there, I had to take some time, but the batsman at the other end, he was striking pretty well. I know the more time I spend on the field, the better I play, and my vision also gets better." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Iyer’s no-emotion celebration reminded fans of MS Dhoni, who was known for keeping his cool even in tense situations and later getting the job done for the team.&nbsp;Iyer's PBKS will face RCB in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday (June 3) in Ahmedabad.

Forget MS Dhoni, Indian Cricket has a new Mr. Cool in Shreyas Iyer

For the longest time since MS Dhoni’s emergence on the cricket scene, he remained the calmest-headed man the game has seen; sure, there must have been more with similar traits, but it was hard to find one during his playing days. Although past his prime, this quality of his remains intact even to date. However, we have a new contender running for this title, and he is none other than the Indian batter and Punjab Kings captain in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer. Having led several other IPL teams to finals, including winning one with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last season, Iyer has shown his mettle and appetite to succeed on grander stages. Not disappointing for his new franchise this year – Punjab Kings, Iyer unleashed an array of sixes against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on Sunday in Ahmedabad to see his team home by five wickets, further helping them qualify for the second IPL final ever. Also read | IPL 2025: PBKS dressing room erupts in joy after captain Iyer smashes 4 sixes in an over to complete historic chase – WATCH He came onto bat inside the Powerplay and stood his ground till the end, smashing eight sixes and five fours in his match-winning 41-ball 87*. He hit four of those massive sixes in just one over – the penultimate one to left-arm Ashwini Kumar, sealing a historic run chase in IPL playoffs. Sticking to his words following his side’s embarrassing eight-wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, wherein he said, ‘We have lost the battle, but not the war’, Iyer delivered for his team. "I don't know, to be honest," Iyer said of his demeanour in the post-game chat. “I love big occasions. I say to myself and my colleagues, the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, and you'll get the best results. Today, I was focusing on my breathing rather than sweating it out.” Watch Video -

Having led several other IPL teams to finals, including winning one with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) last season, Iyer has shown his mettle and appetite to succeed on grander stages.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings (PBKS) reached their second IPL final in history on Sunday evening (June 1), courtesy of the record-highest run-chase in the tournament playoffs against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer stole the show with perhaps one of the greatest IPL knocks. He smashed an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls, hitting eight sixes, four of which came in the penultimate over that sealed their place in the summit clash on Tuesday (June 3).&nbsp;After failing to guide his team home against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, Iyer said, ‘his team has lost the battle, but not the war,’ and the PBKS skipper wasn’t wrong about anything. As cool and cold as his celebration was after winning Qualifier 2 for his side, Punjab’s dressing room erupted in joy alongside thousands of fans in attendance at the Narendra Modi Stadium, indicating what this win means to them.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-shreyas-iyer-plays-captain-s-knock-as-punjab-kings-beat-mumbai-indians-to-enter-second-final-1748808189688">Shreyas Iyer plays captain's knock as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians to enter second IPL final</a><h3>Watch Video -&nbsp;</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A 1⃣1⃣ year wait ends... 🥹<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKS</a> are in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> 2025 Final and who better than Captain Shreyas Iyer to take them through ❤ Scorecard ▶ <a href="https://t.co/vIzPVlDqoC">https://t.co/vIzPVlDqoC</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKSvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKSvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Qualifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Qualifier2</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLastMile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheLastMile</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabKingsIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/vILymKxqXp">pic.twitter.com/vILymKxqXp</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1929274325984538962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Chasing a mammoth 204 in a rain-hit game in Ahmedabad, Punjab lost both openers inside the first six overs. Australian Josh Inglis inflicted a beating on ace quick Jasprit Bumrah by hitting him for 20 runs in his first over, including two sixes and as many fours, while Iyer kept the run rate ticking during the middle overs. &nbsp;Considering the chasing record at this venue despite its dimensions, Iyer knew if they could keep wickets heading deep into the game, Punjab could pull off a miracle, which they eventually did. Although Inglis departed soon after, what turned the game on its head was an 84-run match-winning partnership between Iyer and Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29 balls).&nbsp; &nbsp;The left-right combination put MI captain Hardik Pandya and his bowlers under pressure, with the skipper making a similar mistake of not knowing when to complete Bumrah’s overs. While the world’s best seamer made a comeback in his next two overs, he leaked runs in his last and returned wicketless (for the second time this season), with Mumbai ultimately bearing the brunt of it. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar bowled the 19th over, and with him having over 20 runs (23) to defend, everyone thought the game was well poised. Iyer, however, had different plans.&nbsp; &nbsp;Eager to finish it off inside the same over, the PBKS captain hammered four massive sixes and delivered the knockout punch, winning the game for his team by five wickets and one over remaining. Those four sixes also helped him become the PBKS batter with the most sixes hit (38 and counting) in a season.

IPL 2025: PBKS dressing room erupts in joy after captain Iyer smashes 4 sixes in an over to complete historic chase – WATCH

Punjab Kings (PBKS) reached their second IPL final in history on Sunday evening (June 1), courtesy of the record-highest run-chase in the tournament playoffs against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer stole the show with perhaps one of the greatest IPL knocks. He smashed an unbeaten 87 off 41 balls, hitting eight sixes, four of which came in the penultimate over that sealed their place in the summit clash on Tuesday (June 3). After failing to guide his team home against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1, Iyer said, ‘his team has lost the battle, but not the war,’ and the PBKS skipper wasn’t wrong about anything. As cool and cold as his celebration was after winning Qualifier 2 for his side, Punjab’s dressing room erupted in joy alongside thousands of fans in attendance at the Narendra Modi Stadium, indicating what this win means to them. Also read | Shreyas Iyer plays captain's knock as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians to enter second IPL final Watch Video -

With 38 sixes and counting, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer already tops the list of Punjab players with the most sixes hit in a single IPL season.&nbsp;

There will be a new champion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 after Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in the early hours of Monday (June 2) by five wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Punjab chased a massive target of 204 with six balls to spare as they now stand a win away from their maiden IPL title. Shreyas played a match-winning knock of 87 runs as Punjab now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;<h2>Punjab in IPL 2025 final</h2>Chasing 204 for victory in a rain-delayed last playoff, Punjab rode Iyer's 41-ball knock, laced with five fours and eight sixes, to achieve their target with six balls to spare in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;Iyer hit the winning six as Punjab reached their second IPL final. It will be played at the same venue -- &nbsp;the world's biggest cricket stadium -- on Tuesday.&nbsp;"I love such big occasions," player of the match Iyer said after in the post-match presentation close to 2am local time.&nbsp;"I always say to myself and to my colleagues in the team that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, you get the big results."&nbsp;The final will produce a new IPL winner with both Bengaluru, with star batter Virat Kohli, and Punjab hunting their first title in the T20 tournament.&nbsp;Bengaluru secured their berth in the final after they beat Punjab in the first qualifier last week.&nbsp;Punjab lost opener Prabhsimran Singh for six but Australian Josh Inglis set up the chase with quick scoring as he and left-handed opener Priyansh Arya put together 42 runs in 18 balls.&nbsp;Arya fell for 20 and Inglis for 38 after three fours and two sixes.&nbsp;Iyer and left-handed Nehal Wadhera, who hit 48, turned the tide in overs 13 and 14 as the captain smashed England left-arm quick Reece Topley for three straight sixes.<h2>Mumbai 'under pressure</h2>Wadhera departed in the 16th over to raise Mumbai's hopes, but Iyer stood firm as he finished with a masterclass.&nbsp;"The way Shreyas batted, took his chances and some of the shots he played were really outstanding and I think they definitely batted really well," Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya said.&nbsp;"I think it (the total) was par, but it needed some great execution as a bowling unit which I think in these big games really matters and as I mentioned they were really calm, put us under pressure and I think we were not able to execute the way we wanted."&nbsp;The second qualifier began two hours and 15 minutes late due to persistent drizzle after the toss.&nbsp;Punjab elected to field before rain forced the players indoors for more than two hours. Officials did not cut any overs when play resumed.&nbsp;Five-time champions Mumbai, who posted 203-6, lost veteran opener Rohit Sharma for eight off Marcus Stoinis in the third over but England's Jonny Bairstow took on the opposition bowlers with regular boundaries.&nbsp;Bairstow, who joined Mumbai ahead of the playoffs and played a key role in their win in the eliminator against Gujarat Titans, made 38 in a 51-run stand with the left-handed Varma.&nbsp;Medium-pace bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Bairstow, who attempted to play a scoop shot but fell caught behind.&nbsp;Tilak Varma kept up pace with Suryakumar Yadav as the pair put on 72 runs. Both made 44 each.&nbsp;The two fell in the space of three deliveries, but number six Naman Dhir hit an 18-ball 37 to boost the total, which in the end proved insufficient.

There will be a new champion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 after Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in the early hours of Monday (June 2) by five wickets.

There will be a new champion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 after Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in the early hours of Monday (June 2) by five wickets at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Punjab chased a massive target of 204 with six balls to spare as they now stand a win away from their maiden IPL title. Shreyas played a match-winning knock of 87 runs as Punjab now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final. Punjab in IPL 2025 final Chasing 204 for victory in a rain-delayed last playoff, Punjab rode Iyer's 41-ball knock, laced with five fours and eight sixes, to achieve their target with six balls to spare in Ahmedabad. Iyer hit the winning six as Punjab reached their second IPL final. It will be played at the same venue -- the world's biggest cricket stadium -- on Tuesday. "I love such big occasions," player of the match Iyer said after in the post-match presentation close to 2am local time. "I always say to myself and to my colleagues in the team that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, you get the big results." The final will produce a new IPL winner with both Bengaluru, with star batter Virat Kohli, and Punjab hunting their first title in the T20 tournament. Bengaluru secured their berth in the final after they beat Punjab in the first qualifier last week. Punjab lost opener Prabhsimran Singh for six but Australian Josh Inglis set up the chase with quick scoring as he and left-handed opener Priyansh Arya put together 42 runs in 18 balls. Arya fell for 20 and Inglis for 38 after three fours and two sixes. Iyer and left-handed Nehal Wadhera, who hit 48, turned the tide in overs 13 and 14 as the captain smashed England left-arm quick Reece Topley for three straight sixes. Mumbai 'under pressure Wadhera departed in the 16th over to raise Mumbai's hopes, but Iyer stood firm as he finished with a masterclass. "The way Shreyas batted, took his chances and some of the shots he played were really outstanding and I think they definitely batted really well," Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya said. "I think it (the total) was par, but it needed some great execution as a bowling unit which I think in these big games really matters and as I mentioned they were really calm, put us under pressure and I think we were not able to execute the way we wanted." The second qualifier began two hours and 15 minutes late due to persistent drizzle after the toss. Punjab elected to field before rain forced the players indoors for more than two hours. Officials did not cut any overs when play resumed. Five-time champions Mumbai, who posted 203-6, lost veteran opener Rohit Sharma for eight off Marcus Stoinis in the third over but England's Jonny Bairstow took on the opposition bowlers with regular boundaries. Bairstow, who joined Mumbai ahead of the playoffs and played a key role in their win in the eliminator against Gujarat Titans, made 38 in a 51-run stand with the left-handed Varma. Medium-pace bowler Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Bairstow, who attempted to play a scoop shot but fell caught behind. Tilak Varma kept up pace with Suryakumar Yadav as the pair put on 72 runs. Both made 44 each. The two fell in the space of three deliveries, but number six Naman Dhir hit an 18-ball 37 to boost the total, which in the end proved insufficient.

There will be a new champion in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 after Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in the early hours of Monday (June 2) by five wickets.

Shreyas Iyer plays captain's knock as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai Indians to enter second IPL final

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set for a blockbuster final two games as the playoff leg in Ahmedabad is set to take centre stage starting Sunday (June 1) with Qualifier 2 and the final on Tuesday (June 3). While the weather was kind during the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches in the IPL 2025 Playoffs, that is not the case on Sunday ahead of the Qualifier 2 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. So what happens to the PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 clash if the match gets washed out?<h2>Who will advance to IPL 2025 final?</h2>As things stand, the weather in Ahmedabad has not been kind with rain playing a crucial role. While there was no rain Saturday, the overnight showers could play a role. It also drizzled earlier on Sunday, but rain was expected to stay away during the match. However, if the theme remains the same and it rains during the Qualifier 2 clash, then overs could be trimmed to get at least a five-over per side match.&nbsp;&nbsp;For a five-over per side match, the cut-off time is 11:56 PM meaning a game could take place. However, if no ball is bowled before the cut-off time then the match will abandoned.&nbsp;<h2>Is there a reserve day for the Qualifier 2 clash?</h2>No, there is no reserve day for the Qualifier 2 clash between Mumbai and Punjab. The reserve day is only in place for the IPL 2025 final which takes place on June 3.&nbsp;<h2>Who will advance to IPL 2025 final if Qualifier 2 is washed out?</h2>In case the Qualifier 2 clash is called off, Punjab Kings will advance to the IPL 2025 final as they finished above Mumbai in the league stage standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;If this is the case, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final as the former won Qualifier 1 while the latter advanced to superior league status.&nbsp;&nbsp;RCB beat PBKS by eight wickets in Q1 and booked their place in the summit clash for the fourth time and now stand a step closer to the maiden IPL title. A washout will see Punjab book their place in the IPL final for the first time since 2014 when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set for a blockbuster final two games as the playoff leg in Ahmedabad is set to take centre stage starting Sunday (June 1) with Qualifier 2 and the final on Tuesday (June 3).

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set for a blockbuster final two games as the playoff leg in Ahmedabad is set to take centre stage starting Sunday (June 1) with Qualifier 2 and the final on Tuesday (June 3). While the weather was kind during the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches in the IPL 2025 Playoffs, that is not the case on Sunday ahead of the Qualifier 2 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. So what happens to the PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 clash if the match gets washed out? Who will advance to IPL 2025 final? As things stand, the weather in Ahmedabad has not been kind with rain playing a crucial role. While there was no rain Saturday, the overnight showers could play a role. It also drizzled earlier on Sunday, but rain was expected to stay away during the match. However, if the theme remains the same and it rains during the Qualifier 2 clash, then overs could be trimmed to get at least a five-over per side match. For a five-over per side match, the cut-off time is 11:56 PM meaning a game could take place. However, if no ball is bowled before the cut-off time then the match will abandoned. Is there a reserve day for the Qualifier 2 clash? No, there is no reserve day for the Qualifier 2 clash between Mumbai and Punjab. The reserve day is only in place for the IPL 2025 final which takes place on June 3. Who will advance to IPL 2025 final if Qualifier 2 is washed out? In case the Qualifier 2 clash is called off, Punjab Kings will advance to the IPL 2025 final as they finished above Mumbai in the league stage standings. If this is the case, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 final as the former won Qualifier 1 while the latter advanced to superior league status. RCB beat PBKS by eight wickets in Q1 and booked their place in the summit clash for the fourth time and now stand a step closer to the maiden IPL title. A washout will see Punjab book their place in the IPL final for the first time since 2014 when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is all set for a blockbuster final two games as the playoff leg in Ahmedabad is set to take centre stage starting Sunday (June 1) with Qualifier 2 and the final on Tuesday (June 3).

PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025: What happens if Qualifier 2 gets washed out at Narendra Modi Stadium? Check details here

Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has recalled his favourite IPL game ahead of his side’s crucial Qualifier 2 tie against Mumbai Indians on Sunday (June 1) in Ahmedabad. The left-arm quick, who has picked 18 wickets in 15 contested matches in IPL 2025, chose one of the games against the same side played a few years ago as his best IPL game to date.&nbsp;Having made his IPL debut six years ago in 2019, Arshdeep, without thinking twice, picked his debut game as his best memory in the league but later added a game against Mumbai Indians (at the Wankhede) in 2023, wherein he returned with four wickets, as among his most cherishable moments in IPL. Arshdeep made headlines for picking two quick wickets in the final over against MI, wherein he clean-bowled Tilak Varma, breaking his middle stump.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-qualifier-2-pbks-vs-mi-ahmedabad-receives-slight-drizzle-on-match-eve-as-rain-threatens-clash-punjab-mumbai-ahmedabad-1748760801762">IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Ahmedabad receives slight drizzle on match eve as rain threatens PBKS-MI clash</a> &nbsp;"When I made my debut for the first time,” Arshdeep said of his favourite IPL memory in an exclusive chat on JioHotStar and Star Sports. &nbsp;“But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it's very close to my heart. &nbsp;"And in this season, I'm looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them,” he continued.<h2>‘On handling pressure’ &nbsp;</h2>PBKS bought Arshdeep Singh for INR 18 crore at last year’s auction, making him among the most expensive picks ever, and rightly so, for what he brings to the table – his ability to pick wickets at any time during the game alongside handling pressure with utter calmness. &nbsp;Speaking on getting the opportunity to bowl at a crucial juncture of the match and how he handles pressure, Arshdeep said, "When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me.&nbsp; &nbsp;“So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn't happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team,” he continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Arshdeep’s PBKS will face star-studded Mumbai in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad; the winner will qualify for the final and face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the summit clash.

Qualifier 2: Arshdeep Singh recalls his favourite IPL match ahead of crucial tie against Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has recalled his favourite IPL game ahead of his side’s crucial Qualifier 2 tie against Mumbai Indians on Sunday (June 1) in Ahmedabad. The left-arm quick, who has picked 18 wickets in 15 contested matches in IPL 2025, chose one of the games against the same side played a few years ago as his best IPL game to date. Having made his IPL debut six years ago in 2019, Arshdeep, without thinking twice, picked his debut game as his best memory in the league but later added a game against Mumbai Indians (at the Wankhede) in 2023, wherein he returned with four wickets, as among his most cherishable moments in IPL. Arshdeep made headlines for picking two quick wickets in the final over against MI, wherein he clean-bowled Tilak Varma, breaking his middle stump. Also read | IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Ahmedabad receives slight drizzle on match eve as rain threatens PBKS-MI clash "When I made my debut for the first time,” Arshdeep said of his favourite IPL memory in an exclusive chat on JioHotStar and Star Sports. “But the best match, what I feel, was against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede. MI were chasing some 220-odd runs, and I finished with four wickets, and we won the game. So, it's very close to my heart. "And in this season, I'm looking forward to helping Punjab win their first title in IPL and create a legacy for Punjab Kings in the coming years by doing well for them,” he continued. ‘On handling pressure’ PBKS bought Arshdeep Singh for INR 18 crore at last year’s auction, making him among the most expensive picks ever, and rightly so, for what he brings to the table – his ability to pick wickets at any time during the game alongside handling pressure with utter calmness. Speaking on getting the opportunity to bowl at a crucial juncture of the match and how he handles pressure, Arshdeep said, "When I get a chance, whether the team is under pressure and we have to stop runs or take wickets when they give me the ball, I feel good that they are showing trust in me. “So, I enjoy the responsibility that I get, no matter what stage it is. And at that time, I try not to feel the pressure and enjoy the moment and bring good results for the team. It doesn't happen on a few occasions, but I try not to let it affect me, and when I get a chance in the next match, I do my best and win matches for the team,” he continued. Meanwhile, Arshdeep’s PBKS will face star-studded Mumbai in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad; the winner will qualify for the final and face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the summit clash.

Arshdeep, who has picked 18 wickets in 15 contested matches in IPL 2025, chose one of the games against the same side played a few years ago as his best IPL game to date.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) – the sport’s apex body - has reportedly enforced updates to the playing conditions from June 2025. While the ones introduced in Test cricket will come into action from this month onwards, changes around the usage of two new balls in white-ball cricket in an attempt to bring back the reverse swing, among others, will come into effect in July 2025.&nbsp;Among all the accepted changes, the most significant ones include altering two new ball formulas in white-ball cricket. The reintroduction of playing with just one ball per innings, as it used to happen in ODIs for the longest time before, comes with a condition. The ICC maintains the current system of using two new balls from different ends, but it remains in place only till the 34th over, where, before the 35th over, the fielding team will only be permitted to use one ball, with an option of choosing from both.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pbks-vs-mi-ipl-2025-yuzvendra-chahal-ready-to-take-injections-if-needed-to-play-qualifier-2-report-punjab-kings-ahmedabad-1748756622640">IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal ready to take injections if needed to play Qualifier 2 – Report</a> &nbsp;As per Cricbuzz, the ICC has also communicated the update on playing conditions across formats to all its members. &nbsp;“There will be two new balls for overs 1 to 34. After over 34 is completed and prior to the start of over 35, the fielding team will choose one of the two balls to be used for overs 35 to 50. The chosen ball will be used at both ends for the remainder of the match (unless it needs to be changed). In a match reduced to 25 overs or less per side before the first innings commences, each team shall have only one new ball for its Innings,” ICC’s word to members, per Cricbuzz. &nbsp;However, the ICC made it clear that should the chosen ball’s condition be found to be not apt, the other one shall replace it.&nbsp; &nbsp;“A replacement ball at any time during the innings will be one of similar conditions to the ball that needs to be replaced. Note that the ball not used for overs 35 to 50 in the match will be added to the replacement ball supply,” the ICC statement read.<h2>Concussion substitution &nbsp;</h2>Another headline-worthy rule change is surrounding concussion substitutes. In the latest update, the teams will be required to name five concussion substitutes – all of different categories, including a wicketkeeper, one batter, one seam bowler, one spinner, and one all-rounder - before the start of the game.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, the already existing rules will apply to the forthcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa, which takes place at the Lord’s starting June 11. &nbsp;The new playing conditions will come into effect from the next WTC cycle that begins with the first Test between India and England in Leeds.&nbsp;

Reintroduction of one ball per inning among several changes in ICC’s updated playing conditions

The International Cricket Council (ICC) – the sport’s apex body - has reportedly enforced updates to the playing conditions from June 2025. While the ones introduced in Test cricket will come into action from this month onwards, changes around the usage of two new balls in white-ball cricket in an attempt to bring back the reverse swing, among others, will come into effect in July 2025. Among all the accepted changes, the most significant ones include altering two new ball formulas in white-ball cricket. The reintroduction of playing with just one ball per innings, as it used to happen in ODIs for the longest time before, comes with a condition. The ICC maintains the current system of using two new balls from different ends, but it remains in place only till the 34th over, where, before the 35th over, the fielding team will only be permitted to use one ball, with an option of choosing from both. Also read | IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal ready to take injections if needed to play Qualifier 2 – Report As per Cricbuzz, the ICC has also communicated the update on playing conditions across formats to all its members. “There will be two new balls for overs 1 to 34. After over 34 is completed and prior to the start of over 35, the fielding team will choose one of the two balls to be used for overs 35 to 50. The chosen ball will be used at both ends for the remainder of the match (unless it needs to be changed). In a match reduced to 25 overs or less per side before the first innings commences, each team shall have only one new ball for its Innings,” ICC’s word to members, per Cricbuzz. However, the ICC made it clear that should the chosen ball’s condition be found to be not apt, the other one shall replace it. “A replacement ball at any time during the innings will be one of similar conditions to the ball that needs to be replaced. Note that the ball not used for overs 35 to 50 in the match will be added to the replacement ball supply,” the ICC statement read. Concussion substitution Another headline-worthy rule change is surrounding concussion substitutes. In the latest update, the teams will be required to name five concussion substitutes – all of different categories, including a wicketkeeper, one batter, one seam bowler, one spinner, and one all-rounder - before the start of the game. Meanwhile, the already existing rules will apply to the forthcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa, which takes place at the Lord’s starting June 11. The new playing conditions will come into effect from the next WTC cycle that begins with the first Test between India and England in Leeds.

The reintroduction of playing with just one ball per innings, as it used to happen in ODIs for the longest time before, comes with a condition.&nbsp;

Ahmedabad, the venue for IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, received a slight drizzle on Saturday (May 31), threatening to spoil Sunday’s blockbuster tie at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Although the city hasn’t experienced heavy showers leading up to this season’s penultimate game, the rain briefly affected PBKS’ training session on the match eve, per the latest reports.&nbsp;Will it rain on Sunday evening in Ahmedabad? &nbsp;The weather forecast for Sunday’s Qualifier 2 suggests the likelihood of rain, with Accuweather predicting a breezy evening with the possibility of late showers. Although the chances of rain abandoning the Punjab vs Mumbai clash in Ahmedabad are minimal, there remain adequate reasons for caution.&nbsp; &nbsp;What happens if Qualifier 2 gets washed out? &nbsp;Should rain wash out any chance of this game getting underway on Sunday, also considering there remains no reserve day for Qualifier 2, the table-toppers – Punjab Kings (PBKS) will advance to the IPL 2025 Final. They get an automatic qualification by their superior finish on the points table following the league stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;While Punjab finished the group stage with 19 points from 14 contested matches, winning nine, Mumbai Indians stood fourth on the table with 16 points.<h2>Match Preview &nbsp;</h2>Punjab and Mumbai will face off in the penultimate game of the season in Ahmedabad. Punjab is playing Qualifier 2 after losing the first game of IPL 2025 playoffs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Mumbai advanced to this stage after topping Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pbks-vs-mi-ipl-2025-yuzvendra-chahal-ready-to-take-injections-if-needed-to-play-qualifier-2-report-punjab-kings-ahmedabad-1748756622640">IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal ready to take injections if needed to play Qualifier 2 – Report</a> &nbsp;At PBKS, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting‘s partnership turned the tables around for the franchise, as they finished first on the points table only for the second time in history and the first time after 2014. Their winning spree in IPL 2025 impressed everyone, including the pundits, with some of them backing PBKS to win their maiden title this time. &nbsp;On the other hand, star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI) have advanced to the IPL 2025 playoffs despite a shallow start to the tournament. Under new captain Hardik Pandya, Mumbai began tasting success once ace quick Jasprit Bumrah returned to cricket following a four-month hiatus, winning enough games to enter the top four.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, with them having all the arsenal required to chase their record sixth title, Mumbai will come all guns blazing against Punjab, making this a mouth-watering contest. &nbsp;Here are the predicted playing Xis of both teams – &nbsp;PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson and Yuzvendra Chahal &nbsp;MI - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson and Ashwani Kumar

IPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Ahmedabad receives slight drizzle on match eve as rain threatens PBKS-MI clash

Ahmedabad, the venue for IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, received a slight drizzle on Saturday (May 31), threatening to spoil Sunday’s blockbuster tie at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. Although the city hasn’t experienced heavy showers leading up to this season’s penultimate game, the rain briefly affected PBKS’ training session on the match eve, per the latest reports. Will it rain on Sunday evening in Ahmedabad? The weather forecast for Sunday’s Qualifier 2 suggests the likelihood of rain, with Accuweather predicting a breezy evening with the possibility of late showers. Although the chances of rain abandoning the Punjab vs Mumbai clash in Ahmedabad are minimal, there remain adequate reasons for caution. What happens if Qualifier 2 gets washed out? Should rain wash out any chance of this game getting underway on Sunday, also considering there remains no reserve day for Qualifier 2, the table-toppers – Punjab Kings (PBKS) will advance to the IPL 2025 Final. They get an automatic qualification by their superior finish on the points table following the league stage. While Punjab finished the group stage with 19 points from 14 contested matches, winning nine, Mumbai Indians stood fourth on the table with 16 points. Match Preview Punjab and Mumbai will face off in the penultimate game of the season in Ahmedabad. Punjab is playing Qualifier 2 after losing the first game of IPL 2025 playoffs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Mumbai advanced to this stage after topping Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. Also read | IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal ready to take injections if needed to play Qualifier 2 – Report At PBKS, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting‘s partnership turned the tables around for the franchise, as they finished first on the points table only for the second time in history and the first time after 2014. Their winning spree in IPL 2025 impressed everyone, including the pundits, with some of them backing PBKS to win their maiden title this time. On the other hand, star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI) have advanced to the IPL 2025 playoffs despite a shallow start to the tournament. Under new captain Hardik Pandya, Mumbai began tasting success once ace quick Jasprit Bumrah returned to cricket following a four-month hiatus, winning enough games to enter the top four. However, with them having all the arsenal required to chase their record sixth title, Mumbai will come all guns blazing against Punjab, making this a mouth-watering contest. Here are the predicted playing Xis of both teams – PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson and Yuzvendra Chahal MI - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (captain), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson and Ashwani Kumar

The weather forecast for Sunday’s Qualifier 2 suggests the likelihood of rain, with Accuweather predicting a breezy evening with the possibility of late showers.

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is ready to take injections if needed to return to the playing XI for Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1). The right-arm leg-spinner suffered a wrist injury in the lead-up to the IPL 2025 playoffs, missing PBKS’ last three games, including Qualifier 1, which they lost by eight wickets to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).&nbsp;Per the latest reports, Chahal bowled in the nets on the sidelines of the Sunday clash at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, where his right wrist was protected even while taking catches and playing football. Although he also bowled a bit during practice sessions ahead of Qualifier 1, he did not feature in that game, casting doubts over his participation in this do-or-die clash against the Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-shubman-gill-puts-full-stop-to-reported-rift-with-hardik-pandya-posts-nothing-but-love-1748697114625">IPL 2025: Shubman Gill puts full stop to reported rift with Hardik Pandya, posts ‘nothing but love’</a> &nbsp;In 11 contested matches this season, Chahal has picked up 14 wickets, helping Punjab overcome several hurdles in their quest to finish inside the top two on the points table. Even though his IPL numbers are exceptional, with him being the tournament’s top wicket-taker (219*), Chahal could find it challenging to hit top form upon his return to the side for the Mumbai clash. &nbsp;Meanwhile, not only at the PBKS camp but also in the Mumbai dugout, they are facing injury issues. Seamer Deepak Chahar missed out on the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans (GT) with a hamstring strain in his left leg. &nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report suggests that while the Mumbai Indians team reached the city on a chartered flight earlier on Saturday (May 31), their coaching staff and medical team were present at the venue, preparing to conduct Chahar’s fitness test. The right-arm quick appeared fine but is not match-ready, with MI prepared to play overseas quick Reece Topley in his place in Qualifier 2.&nbsp;<h2>Road to IPL 2025 &nbsp;</h2>While Punjab topped the points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches this season, the same as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai stood fourth but beat GT in the Eliminator to cruise ahead. &nbsp;Mumbai and Punjab will face off in Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2, with the winner advancing to the finals, facing RCB, while the loser gets knocked out of the tournament.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is to be noted that among the three teams left this season, only MI has won IPL titles – five times, while PBKS and RCB are yet to put their hands on the trophy.

IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal ready to take injections if needed to play Qualifier 2 – Report

Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is ready to take injections if needed to return to the playing XI for Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1). The right-arm leg-spinner suffered a wrist injury in the lead-up to the IPL 2025 playoffs, missing PBKS’ last three games, including Qualifier 1, which they lost by eight wickets to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Per the latest reports, Chahal bowled in the nets on the sidelines of the Sunday clash at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, where his right wrist was protected even while taking catches and playing football. Although he also bowled a bit during practice sessions ahead of Qualifier 1, he did not feature in that game, casting doubts over his participation in this do-or-die clash against the Mumbai Indians. Also read | IPL 2025: Shubman Gill puts full stop to reported rift with Hardik Pandya, posts ‘nothing but love’ In 11 contested matches this season, Chahal has picked up 14 wickets, helping Punjab overcome several hurdles in their quest to finish inside the top two on the points table. Even though his IPL numbers are exceptional, with him being the tournament’s top wicket-taker (219*), Chahal could find it challenging to hit top form upon his return to the side for the Mumbai clash. Meanwhile, not only at the PBKS camp but also in the Mumbai dugout, they are facing injury issues. Seamer Deepak Chahar missed out on the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans (GT) with a hamstring strain in his left leg. A Times of India (TOI) report suggests that while the Mumbai Indians team reached the city on a chartered flight earlier on Saturday (May 31), their coaching staff and medical team were present at the venue, preparing to conduct Chahar’s fitness test. The right-arm quick appeared fine but is not match-ready, with MI prepared to play overseas quick Reece Topley in his place in Qualifier 2. Road to IPL 2025 While Punjab topped the points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches this season, the same as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai stood fourth but beat GT in the Eliminator to cruise ahead. Mumbai and Punjab will face off in Ahmedabad in Qualifier 2, with the winner advancing to the finals, facing RCB, while the loser gets knocked out of the tournament. It is to be noted that among the three teams left this season, only MI has won IPL titles – five times, while PBKS and RCB are yet to put their hands on the trophy.

In 11 contested matches this season, Chahal has picked up 14 wickets, helping Punjab overcome several hurdles in their quest to finish inside the top two on the points table.

England fast bowler Jamie Overton will miss the rest of the white-ball series against the West Indies after suffering a broken finger.&nbsp;Overton sustained the injury while dropping a catch from just his second delivery in England's 238-run win in the first one-day international on Thursday.&nbsp;The 31-year-old immediately sprinted to the dressing room clutching his right hand and grimacing.&nbsp;After treatment, he returned to bowl five more overs, claiming career-best ODI figures of three for 22, but he is now set for a short spell on the sidelines.&nbsp;"Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the remaining one-day internationals and the IT20s against the West Indies due to a broken right little finger," an ECB statement said on Saturday.&nbsp;England will not draft in a replacement for the last two ODIs on Sunday at Cardiff and Tuesday at The Oval, or for the three-match T20 series, which gets under way on June 6 in Durham.&nbsp;Injuries to Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson forced them out of the squad ahead of the ODI series, with Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts and Luke Wood making up England's pace options.&nbsp;England confirmed they will make just one change to their starting line-up at Sophia Gardens, where they can seal a first ODI series win since September 2023, as Potts replaces Overton.&nbsp;With the West Indies bowled out inside 27 overs for 162 in Harry Brook's first match in full-time charge of England's limited-overs teams, Mahmood and Carse have been retained despite a quick turnaround.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Overton sustained the injury while dropping a catch from just his second delivery in Englands 238-run win in the first one-day international on Thursday.

England fast bowler Jamie Overton will miss the rest of the white-ball series against the West Indies after suffering a broken finger. Overton sustained the injury while dropping a catch from just his second delivery in England's 238-run win in the first one-day international on Thursday. The 31-year-old immediately sprinted to the dressing room clutching his right hand and grimacing. After treatment, he returned to bowl five more overs, claiming career-best ODI figures of three for 22, but he is now set for a short spell on the sidelines. "Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the remaining one-day internationals and the IT20s against the West Indies due to a broken right little finger," an ECB statement said on Saturday. England will not draft in a replacement for the last two ODIs on Sunday at Cardiff and Tuesday at The Oval, or for the three-match T20 series, which gets under way on June 6 in Durham. Injuries to Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson forced them out of the squad ahead of the ODI series, with Saqib Mahmood, Brydon Carse, Matthew Potts and Luke Wood making up England's pace options. England confirmed they will make just one change to their starting line-up at Sophia Gardens, where they can seal a first ODI series win since September 2023, as Potts replaces Overton. With the West Indies bowled out inside 27 overs for 162 in Harry Brook's first match in full-time charge of England's limited-overs teams, Mahmood and Carse have been retained despite a quick turnaround. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Overton sustained the injury while dropping a catch from just his second delivery in England's 238-run win in the first one-day international on Thursday.

ENG vs WI: England pacer Jamie Overton ruled out of white-ball series against West Indies

India’s new Test team captain Shubman Gill has shrugged off reports of any rift with Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians downed Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs on Friday (May 30). After Mumbai’s 20-run last-over win there were reports that Gill refused to shake hands with Panyda. However, those rumours have been put to the sword as Gill posted a story on his Instagram handle, showing love and respect for Mumbai Indians captain Pandya.&nbsp;

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<h2>Gill rubbishes rift rumours</h2>“Nothing but love. Don’t believe everything you see on the internet” Gill wrote on his Instagram story tagging Pandya.&nbsp;&nbsp;The two were in the same Gujarat Titans squad that won the IPL in 2022 with Pandya leading the side. However, in a major move in December 2023, Pandya returned to Mumbai prompting GT to appoint Gill as captain. Interestingly, soon after his return Pandya was named as the captain of the Mumbai Indians side, thereby demoting Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;&nbsp;After the respective changes on both sides, Pandya and Gill have enjoyed their stints as IPL captains. On Friday they both crossed paths with a place in Qualifier 2 up for grabs.&nbsp;<h2>Mumbai reach Q2</h2>Having opted to bat first, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with their batters in top form. Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20) joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20.&nbsp;Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours.&nbsp;In response, GT scored 208/6 in their 20 overs as they lost by 20 runs in a last-over thriller at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. As a result, Mumbai will now face Punjab Kings in Q2 on Sunday (June 1) for a place in the IPL 2025 final.

India’s new Test team captain Shubman Gill has shrugged off reports of any rift with Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians downed Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs on Friday (May 30).

India’s new Test team captain Shubman Gill has shrugged off reports of any rift with Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians downed Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs on Friday (May 30). After Mumbai’s 20-run last-over win there were reports that Gill refused to shake hands with Panyda. However, those rumours have been put to the sword as Gill posted a story on his Instagram handle, showing love and respect for Mumbai Indians captain Pandya.

India’s new Test team captain Shubman Gill has shrugged off reports of any rift with Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians downed Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs on Friday (May 30).

IPL 2025: Shubman Gill puts full stop to reported rift with Hardik Pandya, posts 'nothing but love'

&nbsp;Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen receiving medical treatment on the ground on Friday (May 30) as his side beat Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The medical attention received by Surya made headlines as he is the top scorer for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, raising doubts over his participation in the Qualifier 2. However, those concerns were shrugged off quickly by head coach Mahela Jayawardene while he answered a question from WION’s correspondent at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur.<h2>Is Surya fit for Q2?</h2>“I think these are a few old souls that we get a bit of bandaging, a bit of time. And I saw boys getting it done, a few others as well. We know it’s a tough schedule for us, but I think everyone’s healthy, everyone’s fit,” Jayawardene said when quizzed by WION sports correspondent Aditya Pimpale.&nbsp;&nbsp;“And don’t worry about those little tightnesses. I haven’t heard anything from the physios. I’m pretty sure that even with one leg, these boys will be playing for us. Don’t worry,” he added.<h2>Mumbai reach Q2</h2>Having opted to bat first, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with their batters in top form. Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20) joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20.&nbsp;Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours.&nbsp;In response, GT scored 208/6 in their 20 overs as they lost by 20 runs in a last-over thriller at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. As a result, Mumbai will now face Punjab Kings in Q2 on Sunday (June 1) for a place in the IPL 2025 final.

Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen receiving medical treatment on the ground on Friday (May 30) as his side beat Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). 

Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen receiving medical treatment on the ground on Friday (May 30) as his side beat Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The medical attention received by Surya made headlines as he is the top scorer for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, raising doubts over his participation in the Qualifier 2. However, those concerns were shrugged off quickly by head coach Mahela Jayawardene while he answered a question from WION’s correspondent at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. Is Surya fit for Q2? “I think these are a few old souls that we get a bit of bandaging, a bit of time. And I saw boys getting it done, a few others as well. We know it’s a tough schedule for us, but I think everyone’s healthy, everyone’s fit,” Jayawardene said when quizzed by WION sports correspondent Aditya Pimpale. “And don’t worry about those little tightnesses. I haven’t heard anything from the physios. I’m pretty sure that even with one leg, these boys will be playing for us. Don’t worry,” he added. Mumbai reach Q2 Having opted to bat first, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with their batters in top form. Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav (33 off 20) joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20. Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours. In response, GT scored 208/6 in their 20 overs as they lost by 20 runs in a last-over thriller at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. As a result, Mumbai will now face Punjab Kings in Q2 on Sunday (June 1) for a place in the IPL 2025 final.

Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen receiving medical treatment on the ground on Friday (May 30) as his side beat Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Is Suryakumar Yadav fit for Qualifier 2? Here's what MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene said

India’s Karun Nair has all but cemented his place in the Playing XI ahead of the five-match Test series against England with a statement double ton on Saturday (May 31). Playing against England Lions in the first warm-up match, Nair hit 204 for India A before he was dismissed. The batter has been in great form in domestic cricket and is in line for his Test return for the first time since 2017 as India play England in a high-voltage series starting June 20 in Headingley.&nbsp;More to Follow...

India’s Karun Nair has all but cemented his place in the Playing XI ahead of the five-match Test series against England with a statement double ton on Saturday (May 31). 

India’s Karun Nair has all but cemented his place in the Playing XI ahead of the five-match Test series against England with a statement double ton on Saturday (May 31). Playing against England Lions in the first warm-up match, Nair hit 204 for India A before he was dismissed. The batter has been in great form in domestic cricket and is in line for his Test return for the first time since 2017 as India play England in a high-voltage series starting June 20 in Headingley. More to Follow...

India’s Karun Nair has all but cemented his place in the Playing XI ahead of the five-match Test series against England with a statement double ton on Saturday (May 31).&nbsp;

India A tour of England: Karun Nair hits statement double hundred against England Lions ahead of Test series

Jasprit Bumrah is a gem, a hero of a kind, and he knows it. The ace quick has won countless matches for his teams over the years; he is aware of what he does best and perhaps needs no instructions from anyone, not even from his franchise's coach.&nbsp;Bumrah was the architect of his team’s 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30), conceding just 27 runs in four overs in a game where over 430 runs were scored.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-gujarat-titans-gt-opener-sai-sudharsan-takes-plenty-from-bumper-ipl-2025-amid-elimination-disappointment-1748679737836">GT opener Sai Sudharsan takes plenty from bumper IPL 2025 amid elimination disappointment</a> &nbsp;Despite losing captain and opener Shubman Gill inside the first over, GT remained alive in the chase of 229, thanks to an 84-run stand between Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Just when they looked like taking the game away from Mumbai, Bumrah broke the stand with an unplayable Yorker, dismissing Sundar clean bowled on 48 off 24 balls. That wicket, however, was the beginning of the end of GT’s innings, which fell shy of the target by 20 runs. While Mumbai qualified for Qualifier 2, Gujarat got knocked out of the tournament. &nbsp;Meanwhile, a notable instance occurred during the second innings when Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene was trying to instruct Bumrah on something, and he gestured to him to calm down and trust him to get the job done. &nbsp;Hindi presenter and broadcaster Jatin Sapru observed this during the live telecast and said, "Bumrah is basically saying, 'Relax, I know my job well. I am here. You stay calm and just give me a chance." &nbsp;The premier pacer backed his words and delivered on his return while bowling his third over, bowling a precise Yorker to dismiss Sundar and break GT’s run. Sudharsan departed soon after on a well-made 81 before MI pacers restricted GT batters well inside the target. &nbsp;Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron echoed Jatin Sapru’s words in ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show while speaking on the Bumrah-Jayawardene episode, saying, "And the belief he has in his ability. You have an international coach [Mahela Jayawardene] who is obviously panicking because his bowlers have suddenly started to go to the cleaners, and he just turns around and is like 'Just calm down, I'll do the job for you'. Comes in, runs in, gets hit for a six and then gets that ball." &nbsp;Mumbai will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), and the winner of that match faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final.<h3>WATCH VIDEO -</h3>

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Bumrah’s ‘relax, I know my job well’ gesture to MI coach Mahela Jayawardene goes viral – Watch Video

Jasprit Bumrah is a gem, a hero of a kind, and he knows it. The ace quick has won countless matches for his teams over the years; he is aware of what he does best and perhaps needs no instructions from anyone, not even from his franchise's coach. Bumrah was the architect of his team’s 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30), conceding just 27 runs in four overs in a game where over 430 runs were scored. Also read | GT opener Sai Sudharsan takes plenty from bumper IPL 2025 amid elimination disappointment Despite losing captain and opener Shubman Gill inside the first over, GT remained alive in the chase of 229, thanks to an 84-run stand between Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar. Just when they looked like taking the game away from Mumbai, Bumrah broke the stand with an unplayable Yorker, dismissing Sundar clean bowled on 48 off 24 balls. That wicket, however, was the beginning of the end of GT’s innings, which fell shy of the target by 20 runs. While Mumbai qualified for Qualifier 2, Gujarat got knocked out of the tournament. Meanwhile, a notable instance occurred during the second innings when Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene was trying to instruct Bumrah on something, and he gestured to him to calm down and trust him to get the job done. Hindi presenter and broadcaster Jatin Sapru observed this during the live telecast and said, "Bumrah is basically saying, 'Relax, I know my job well. I am here. You stay calm and just give me a chance." The premier pacer backed his words and delivered on his return while bowling his third over, bowling a precise Yorker to dismiss Sundar and break GT’s run. Sudharsan departed soon after on a well-made 81 before MI pacers restricted GT batters well inside the target. Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron echoed Jatin Sapru’s words in ESPNcricinfo’s Time Out show while speaking on the Bumrah-Jayawardene episode, saying, "And the belief he has in his ability. You have an international coach [Mahela Jayawardene] who is obviously panicking because his bowlers have suddenly started to go to the cleaners, and he just turns around and is like 'Just calm down, I'll do the job for you'. Comes in, runs in, gets hit for a six and then gets that ball." Mumbai will face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), and the winner of that match faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final. WATCH VIDEO -

Bumrah was the architect of his team’s 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT), conceding just 27 runs in four overs in a game where over 430 runs were scored.&nbsp;

Sai Sudharsan had a bumper IPL 2025, having scored 759 runs in 15 contested matches while averaging over 54 and striking at 156.17. Although he stayed at the top of the run-scoring sheet this season, his exploits failed to guide his team, Gujarat Titans (GT), deeper into the tournament. Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat by 20 runs in the Eliminator on Friday (May 30), knocking them out of the final race. Sudharsan, however, vows to take plenty out of it.&nbsp;Much like how he performed in all league matches leading to the playoffs, Sai was among runs against Mumbai, keeping GT alive in the run chase in the do-or-die clash. Chasing 229, Sai had GT on the front despite losing his partner, Shubman Gill, early inside the first over. The left-handed batter continued his ominous touch, hitting a crucial 80 off 49 balls, including a six and 10 fours. &nbsp;Although Sai has made his white-ball debut for India and was later picked in the 18-man squad for the upcoming England Tests, he still wishes to work on his T20 game before he plays this format again. He even addressed his chances of playing at next year’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-england-lions-vs-india-a-day-1-karun-nair-stays-unbeaten-on-186-test-hopefuls-among-runs-dhruv-jurel-sarfaraz-khan-1748671225027">England Lions vs India-A, Day 1: Karun Nair stays unbeaten on 186, Test hopefuls among runs</a> &nbsp;"I mean, playing for the country is obviously a dream for everybody, so I would love to do that," Sai said of his chances for the T20 World Cup next year.&nbsp; &nbsp;"But I'm not thinking on those lines because if you see about the season, I have a lot of things to improve as a T20 batter. There are so many facets of the game, or so many sectors, I should improve when I play T20 again. So, I'm focusing more on that. Of course, when I get an opportunity, I will give my best for the country,” he continued.&nbsp; &nbsp;Looking in hindsight, Sai and every GT dressing room member were deeply disappointed with the result despite leading the points table for a major part of the tournament. &nbsp;"It's good to see that I had a good season or I was consistent enough for my team, but I think when the job is not finished, you don't get the ultimate satisfaction when you get back home.&nbsp; &nbsp;“So, definitely, there's a lot of disappointment in the [team] environment because of the way we played the first 12 or 13 games, which was fantastic to see as a group or as a team from outside. Even when, in hindsight, you look at a season like this, I think our team was so good they did a lot of jobs really well.&nbsp; &nbsp;“So, finishing a tournament like this, definitely it doesn't give that complete satisfaction. But, yeah, appreciating the performances and, of course, learning from it is the is the thing forward,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Sai will now link up with the India-A squad in England for the second warm-up game against England Lions in Northampton, starting June 10. Should he impress the selectors in his limited red-ball outing during the shadow tour, Sai could make his Test debut sometime during the five-match Test series.&nbsp;

GT opener Sai Sudharsan takes plenty from bumper IPL 2025 amid elimination disappointment

Sai Sudharsan had a bumper IPL 2025, having scored 759 runs in 15 contested matches while averaging over 54 and striking at 156.17. Although he stayed at the top of the run-scoring sheet this season, his exploits failed to guide his team, Gujarat Titans (GT), deeper into the tournament. Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat by 20 runs in the Eliminator on Friday (May 30), knocking them out of the final race. Sudharsan, however, vows to take plenty out of it. Much like how he performed in all league matches leading to the playoffs, Sai was among runs against Mumbai, keeping GT alive in the run chase in the do-or-die clash. Chasing 229, Sai had GT on the front despite losing his partner, Shubman Gill, early inside the first over. The left-handed batter continued his ominous touch, hitting a crucial 80 off 49 balls, including a six and 10 fours. Although Sai has made his white-ball debut for India and was later picked in the 18-man squad for the upcoming England Tests, he still wishes to work on his T20 game before he plays this format again. He even addressed his chances of playing at next year’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Also read | England Lions vs India-A, Day 1: Karun Nair stays unbeaten on 186, Test hopefuls among runs "I mean, playing for the country is obviously a dream for everybody, so I would love to do that," Sai said of his chances for the T20 World Cup next year. "But I'm not thinking on those lines because if you see about the season, I have a lot of things to improve as a T20 batter. There are so many facets of the game, or so many sectors, I should improve when I play T20 again. So, I'm focusing more on that. Of course, when I get an opportunity, I will give my best for the country,” he continued. Looking in hindsight, Sai and every GT dressing room member were deeply disappointed with the result despite leading the points table for a major part of the tournament. "It's good to see that I had a good season or I was consistent enough for my team, but I think when the job is not finished, you don't get the ultimate satisfaction when you get back home. “So, definitely, there's a lot of disappointment in the [team] environment because of the way we played the first 12 or 13 games, which was fantastic to see as a group or as a team from outside. Even when, in hindsight, you look at a season like this, I think our team was so good they did a lot of jobs really well. “So, finishing a tournament like this, definitely it doesn't give that complete satisfaction. But, yeah, appreciating the performances and, of course, learning from it is the is the thing forward,” he added. Meanwhile, Sai will now link up with the India-A squad in England for the second warm-up game against England Lions in Northampton, starting June 10. Should he impress the selectors in his limited red-ball outing during the shadow tour, Sai could make his Test debut sometime during the five-match Test series.

Much like how he performed in all league matches leading to the playoffs, Sai was among runs against Mumbai, keeping GT alive in the run chase in the do-or-die clash.

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma rode on luck to steer his team into Qualifier 2 following a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday (May 30). Rohit scored four fifties this season thus far, with all coming in wins; however, his latest – 81 off 50 balls, including four sixes and five fours, was impactful yet lucky.&nbsp;After being dropped twice in the first three overs, Rohit slammed a quickfire 81 to help Mumbai cross 200 in New Chandigarh, taking early advantage in the game. During the game, he also completed 300 sixes in the IPL, becoming only the second batter after Chris Gayle to achieve this feat. &nbsp;"I definitely would have liked to get more [fifties]. But today was a good day for us as a team," Rohit said after winning the Player-of-the-Match award.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I do understand the importance of playing this Eliminator and going through this next step, taking that step forward. Again, a complete team performance, which we are really, really proud of." &nbsp;"To be honest, I've played all those shots in the game before, and unfortunately, I found fielders," Rohit said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Somewhere down the line, you know, you've got to be lucky, and today was that day for me. I got lucky. &nbsp;"You know, those catches were dropped. But again, like I said, even after the drops, you still have to play well to get those runs. And that is what I was focusing on, how I can keep that momentum going, keep that tempo going, which was brilliant from our entire batting unit to get that score. And then, like I said, it was a good bowling effort as well,” he continued.&nbsp;<h2>Rohit praises new partner Bairstow &nbsp;</h2>Rohit had a new opening partner in Jonny Bairstow for the Eliminator after Ryan Rickelton returned home to honour international commitments. Having played against Bairstow for over a decade, Rohit knows how dangerous he could be on a given day, and as life had it, it was Bairstow’s day to enjoy. &nbsp;The English cricketer scored 47 off 22 balls, stitching an 84-run stand with Rohit for the first wicket. &nbsp;"I've watched him over the years being on the other side," Rohit said of Bairstow. &nbsp;"But it was nice to be on the same side and have a crack at it. We know the quality that he has; a lot of experience playing this format. And we know what he can do upfront with the bat. That is exactly what he did. It never looked like he was playing his first game for this franchise. You know, got settled in pretty well, took his chances, and it came off. And it was a good start. We always look for that start. We got that start, and we then obviously capitalised on it,” he said.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), with the winner of that game advancing to the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma ‘rides on luck’ to see Mumbai Indians through to Qualifier 2

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma rode on luck to steer his team into Qualifier 2 following a 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator in Mullanpur on Friday (May 30). Rohit scored four fifties this season thus far, with all coming in wins; however, his latest – 81 off 50 balls, including four sixes and five fours, was impactful yet lucky. After being dropped twice in the first three overs, Rohit slammed a quickfire 81 to help Mumbai cross 200 in New Chandigarh, taking early advantage in the game. During the game, he also completed 300 sixes in the IPL, becoming only the second batter after Chris Gayle to achieve this feat. "I definitely would have liked to get more [fifties]. But today was a good day for us as a team," Rohit said after winning the Player-of-the-Match award. "I do understand the importance of playing this Eliminator and going through this next step, taking that step forward. Again, a complete team performance, which we are really, really proud of." "To be honest, I've played all those shots in the game before, and unfortunately, I found fielders," Rohit said. "Somewhere down the line, you know, you've got to be lucky, and today was that day for me. I got lucky. "You know, those catches were dropped. But again, like I said, even after the drops, you still have to play well to get those runs. And that is what I was focusing on, how I can keep that momentum going, keep that tempo going, which was brilliant from our entire batting unit to get that score. And then, like I said, it was a good bowling effort as well,” he continued. Rohit praises new partner Bairstow Rohit had a new opening partner in Jonny Bairstow for the Eliminator after Ryan Rickelton returned home to honour international commitments. Having played against Bairstow for over a decade, Rohit knows how dangerous he could be on a given day, and as life had it, it was Bairstow’s day to enjoy. The English cricketer scored 47 off 22 balls, stitching an 84-run stand with Rohit for the first wicket. "I've watched him over the years being on the other side," Rohit said of Bairstow. "But it was nice to be on the same side and have a crack at it. We know the quality that he has; a lot of experience playing this format. And we know what he can do upfront with the bat. That is exactly what he did. It never looked like he was playing his first game for this franchise. You know, got settled in pretty well, took his chances, and it came off. And it was a good start. We always look for that start. We got that start, and we then obviously capitalised on it,” he said. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), with the winner of that game advancing to the IPL 2025 final.

After being dropped twice in the first three overs, Rohit slammed a quickfire 81 to help Mumbai cross 200 in New Chandigarh, taking early advantage in the game.

Karun Nair made merry on day one of India-A’s first unofficial Test against England Lions in Canterbury, scoring an unbeaten 186, with Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel hitting respective fifties. India-A batters piled up runs at will, ending the day on 409 for three. Though Sarfaraz is not part of the 18-man squad picked for the five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, Nair and Jurel pressed their cases for a spot in the India XI for the England Tests.&nbsp;India-A opener and skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran departed early inside the first hour, while his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal departed shortly before lunch. Overcast weather and seaming conditions did make it challenging for the India-A in the first hour, but Nair, batting at three and alongside Sarfaraz, took the game away from the Lions soon after. The pair began finding gaps at will, completing their respective fifties and marching towards the three-digit score.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kerala-community-faces-backlash-for-warmly-welcoming-shahid-afridi-at-dubai-event-video-goes-viral-pahalgam-terror-attack-1748666839102">Kerala community faces backlash for warmly welcoming Shahid Afridi at Dubai event – Video goes viral</a> &nbsp;Though the left-arm seamer Josh Hull, who trapped Easwaran in the front on eight, accounted for Sarfaraz on a well-made 92, Nair stood his ground, hitting cuts, uppercuts, punched drives, pulls, inside-out drives and several reverse sweeps to keep the Indian fans and selectors interested. He completed his hundred, his 24th First-class century, with the crowd at the St Lawrence Ground cheering for the Test hopeful. &nbsp;Nair stitched a massive 181-run stand with Sarfaraz for the third wicket and later 177 and counting with Dhruv Jurel, part of the Test squad, for the fourth before the stumps. Like how he did it in the past, Nair quietly hogged all the limelight on day one of a lengthy England tour.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Nair, 33, has played six Test matches, the last of which came eight years ago in 2017. In only his third Test against England (in Chennai), Nair became only the second Indian after former opener Virender Sehwag to hit a Test triple hundred, smashing a record 303.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, with seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Tests, the selectors have thrown support behind Nair to fill up the vacant top-order spot with his experience. He, alongside KL Rahul in the top four, could do wonders for India in this new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and help them realise their dream of winning one.&nbsp;

England Lions vs India-A, Day 1: Karun Nair stays unbeaten on 186, Test hopefuls among runs

Karun Nair made merry on day one of India-A’s first unofficial Test against England Lions in Canterbury, scoring an unbeaten 186, with Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel hitting respective fifties. India-A batters piled up runs at will, ending the day on 409 for three. Though Sarfaraz is not part of the 18-man squad picked for the five-match Test series starting June 20 in Leeds, Nair and Jurel pressed their cases for a spot in the India XI for the England Tests. India-A opener and skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran departed early inside the first hour, while his opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal departed shortly before lunch. Overcast weather and seaming conditions did make it challenging for the India-A in the first hour, but Nair, batting at three and alongside Sarfaraz, took the game away from the Lions soon after. The pair began finding gaps at will, completing their respective fifties and marching towards the three-digit score. Also read | Kerala community faces backlash for warmly welcoming Shahid Afridi at Dubai event – Video goes viral Though the left-arm seamer Josh Hull, who trapped Easwaran in the front on eight, accounted for Sarfaraz on a well-made 92, Nair stood his ground, hitting cuts, uppercuts, punched drives, pulls, inside-out drives and several reverse sweeps to keep the Indian fans and selectors interested. He completed his hundred, his 24th First-class century, with the crowd at the St Lawrence Ground cheering for the Test hopeful. Nair stitched a massive 181-run stand with Sarfaraz for the third wicket and later 177 and counting with Dhruv Jurel, part of the Test squad, for the fourth before the stumps. Like how he did it in the past, Nair quietly hogged all the limelight on day one of a lengthy England tour. Meanwhile, Nair, 33, has played six Test matches, the last of which came eight years ago in 2017. In only his third Test against England (in Chennai), Nair became only the second Indian after former opener Virender Sehwag to hit a Test triple hundred, smashing a record 303. However, with seniors like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from Tests, the selectors have thrown support behind Nair to fill up the vacant top-order spot with his experience. He, alongside KL Rahul in the top four, could do wonders for India in this new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and help them realise their dream of winning one.

Nair stitched a massive 181-run stand with Sarfaraz for the third wicket and later 177 and counting with Dhruv Jurel, part of the Test squad, for the fourth before the stumps.

A Kerala community in Dubai has faced massive social media backlash for warmly welcoming former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi during a recent event. The netizens have bashed the group present there for their hospitality to Afridi despite his anti-India remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir late last month, where 26 innocent people, all tourists, lost their lives in broad daylight.&nbsp;In a viral video on social media, the community welcomed Afridi on the stage with loud cheers. Upon his arrival at the venue, the community members paused their cultural performance and began chanting ‘Boom, Boom’, referring to Afridi’s nickname on the cricket field. The ex-Pakistan all-rounder responded by saying, ‘Hogaya Boom Boom’.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-rohit-sharma-joins-virat-kohli-chris-gayle-s-unique-club-with-81-run-knock-against-gt-in-eliminator-1748624860126">IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle's unique club with 81-run knock against GT in Eliminator</a> &nbsp;Afridi even addressed the gathering, especially mentioning that he likes ‘the Kerala part of India and its food.’&nbsp;Besides, former Pakistan seamer Umar Gul was also present there at the venue and shared the stage with Afridi.<h2>Afridi’s anti-India remarks &nbsp;</h2>Following the most barbaric attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing that further escalated cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, Afridi maintained a serious anti-Indian stance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Speaking on a Pakistani news channel shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack, Afridi blamed the failure of the Indian armed forces in Kashmir behind it, saying despite having over 800,000 army personnel deployed in the part of the country, the attack was successful, further calling them inefficient. &nbsp;“If a firecracker were to burst in India, fingers will always be pointed at Pakistan,” Afridi said on a chat show on Pakistan’s Samaa TV. “You have an 800,000-strong army in Kashmir, and this still happened. It means you are inefficient and useless if you can't provide security to the people).” &nbsp;Not only this, but Afridi even criticised Indian media’s coverage of the incident, linking it with a Bollywood movie production and later taking a jibe at certain Indian cricketers for accusing Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the Resistance Front (TRF), an affiliate of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for this attack.<h3>WATCH VIDEO -</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;The Mysterious India Series&quot;: Shahid Afridi criticizes India and the Indian armed forces while supporting extremists, yet the Indian community from Kerala in Dubai welcomes him.&quot; My head bows in shame and my blood boils. What would that soldier on borders would think when he… <a href="https://t.co/kYU4pmKos8">pic.twitter.com/kYU4pmKos8</a>&mdash; Lt Col Sushil Singh Sheoran, Veteran (@SushilS27538625) <a href="https://twitter.com/SushilS27538625/status/1928429913356599672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Kerala community faces backlash for warmly welcoming Shahid Afridi at Dubai event – Video goes viral

A Kerala community in Dubai has faced massive social media backlash for warmly welcoming former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi during a recent event. The netizens have bashed the group present there for their hospitality to Afridi despite his anti-India remarks on the Pahalgam terror attack in India’s Kashmir late last month, where 26 innocent people, all tourists, lost their lives in broad daylight. In a viral video on social media, the community welcomed Afridi on the stage with loud cheers. Upon his arrival at the venue, the community members paused their cultural performance and began chanting ‘Boom, Boom’, referring to Afridi’s nickname on the cricket field. The ex-Pakistan all-rounder responded by saying, ‘Hogaya Boom Boom’. Also read | IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle's unique club with 81-run knock against GT in Eliminator Afridi even addressed the gathering, especially mentioning that he likes ‘the Kerala part of India and its food.’ Besides, former Pakistan seamer Umar Gul was also present there at the venue and shared the stage with Afridi. Afridi’s anti-India remarks Following the most barbaric attack on Indian soil since the 2019 Pulwama bombing that further escalated cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, Afridi maintained a serious anti-Indian stance. Speaking on a Pakistani news channel shortly after the Pahalgam terror attack, Afridi blamed the failure of the Indian armed forces in Kashmir behind it, saying despite having over 800,000 army personnel deployed in the part of the country, the attack was successful, further calling them inefficient. “If a firecracker were to burst in India, fingers will always be pointed at Pakistan,” Afridi said on a chat show on Pakistan’s Samaa TV. “You have an 800,000-strong army in Kashmir, and this still happened. It means you are inefficient and useless if you can't provide security to the people).” Not only this, but Afridi even criticised Indian media’s coverage of the incident, linking it with a Bollywood movie production and later taking a jibe at certain Indian cricketers for accusing Pakistan of involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, the Resistance Front (TRF), an affiliate of the banned Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for this attack. WATCH VIDEO -

Afridi even addressed the gathering, especially mentioning that he likes ‘the Kerala part of India and its food.’

Mumbai Indians will play for a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) after they clinched a thrilling contest against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator on Friday (May 30). Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mumbai beat Gujarat by 20 runs and will now play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 for a place in the IPL 2025 final. The win is also Mumbai Indians’ first in an Eliminator contest as they now set their eyes on a sixth IPL title.<h2>GT miss out on Qualifier 2</h2>Needing 229 runs to win and proceed to the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Gujarat Titans had a poor start as they lost skipper Shubman Gill in the first over of the innings. However, that did not stop the 2022 IPL champions from serving a thriller as Sai Sudharsan scored 80 off 49. The Orange Cap holder kept GT in the chase despite wickets falling at the other end. He was well supported by Washington Sundar (48 off 24) and Sherfane Rutherford (24 off 15).&nbsp;However, Mumbai kept their nerves at crucial moments and scalped the wickets of Sudharsan and Sundar to gain the upper hand in the death overs.In the end, Ashwini Kumar kept his nerves as Mumbai defended 24 runs in the final over to win the match.<h2>Rohit shines for Mumbai Indians</h2>Having opted to bat first, Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20.&nbsp;Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours.&nbsp;As a result of the great start, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with Hardik Pandya also playing a cameo of unbeaten 22 runs in the end.&nbsp;Mumbai will next face Punjab on Sunday (June 1) in Qualifier 2 with the winner playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on June 3.

Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mumbai beat Gujarat by 20 runs and will now play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 for a place in the IPL 2025 final.

Mumbai Indians will play for a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) after they clinched a thrilling contest against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator on Friday (May 30). Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mumbai beat Gujarat by 20 runs and will now play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 for a place in the IPL 2025 final. The win is also Mumbai Indians’ first in an Eliminator contest as they now set their eyes on a sixth IPL title. GT miss out on Qualifier 2 Needing 229 runs to win and proceed to the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Gujarat Titans had a poor start as they lost skipper Shubman Gill in the first over of the innings. However, that did not stop the 2022 IPL champions from serving a thriller as Sai Sudharsan scored 80 off 49. The Orange Cap holder kept GT in the chase despite wickets falling at the other end. He was well supported by Washington Sundar (48 off 24) and Sherfane Rutherford (24 off 15). However, Mumbai kept their nerves at crucial moments and scalped the wickets of Sudharsan and Sundar to gain the upper hand in the death overs. In the end, Ashwini Kumar kept his nerves as Mumbai defended 24 runs in the final over to win the match. Rohit shines for Mumbai Indians Having opted to bat first, Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20. Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours. As a result of the great start, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with Hardik Pandya also playing a cameo of unbeaten 22 runs in the end. Mumbai will next face Punjab on Sunday (June 1) in Qualifier 2 with the winner playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on June 3.

Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mumbai beat Gujarat by 20 runs and will now play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 for a place in the IPL 2025 final.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians clinch last-over thriller to down Gujarat Titans in Eliminator; set to face PBKS in Q2

Rohit Sharma is aging like a fine wine as he wreaked havoc in the Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday (May 30). Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Rohit narrowly missed out on his IPL ton as he scored 81 runs for Mumbai Indians. In doing so he joined the unique clubs of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle with Mumbai Indians taking a giant step towards the IPL Qualifier 2 at the time of writing.<h2>Rohit joins Virat, Gayle's unique club</h2>Scoring 81 runs, Rohit completed 7000 runs in the IPL, joining Virat on the unique list. He is already the second-highest scorer in IPL history after Virat, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter scoring more than 8000 runs. Rohit also has a stellar record in the IPL with six titles, five of them as captain of Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;His 81-run knock included 4 sixes and 9 fours and was scoring at the rate of knots in the Eliminator clash. With the four sixes, he also joined Chris Gayle’s unique club of 300 IPL sixes. While the West Indies batter has 357 sixes, Rohit sits second to him on the all-time list of batters.<h2>Mumbai set 229-run target for GT</h2>Having opted to bat first, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with their batters in top form. Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20.&nbsp;Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours.&nbsp;As a result of the great start, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with Hardik Pandya also playing a cameo of unbeaten 22 runs in the end.

Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Rohit Sharma narrowly missed out on his IPL ton as he scored 81 runs for Mumbai Indians.

Rohit Sharma is aging like a fine wine as he wreaked havoc in the Eliminator clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Friday (May 30). Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Rohit narrowly missed out on his IPL ton as he scored 81 runs for Mumbai Indians. In doing so he joined the unique clubs of Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle with Mumbai Indians taking a giant step towards the IPL Qualifier 2 at the time of writing. Rohit joins Virat, Gayle's unique club Scoring 81 runs, Rohit completed 7000 runs in the IPL, joining Virat on the unique list. He is already the second-highest scorer in IPL history after Virat, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter scoring more than 8000 runs. Rohit also has a stellar record in the IPL with six titles, five of them as captain of Mumbai Indians. His 81-run knock included 4 sixes and 9 fours and was scoring at the rate of knots in the Eliminator clash. With the four sixes, he also joined Chris Gayle’s unique club of 300 IPL sixes. While the West Indies batter has 357 sixes, Rohit sits second to him on the all-time list of batters. Mumbai set 229-run target for GT Having opted to bat first, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with their batters in top form. Jonny Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22 before he was dismissed by Sai Kishore. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20. Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours. As a result of the great start, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with Hardik Pandya also playing a cameo of unbeaten 22 runs in the end.

Playing at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur, Rohit Sharma narrowly missed out on his IPL ton as he scored 81 runs for Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma joins Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle's unique club with 81-run knock against GT in Eliminator

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a memorable moment on Friday (May 30) as Mumbai Indians met Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. While Mumbai made a brilliant start to their innings, it was the catches that made the headlines. Rohit Sharma was dropped twice during his innings but it was Jonny Bairstow’s wicket that had the netizens on their heel.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Top teamwork 🫡 Sai Sudharsan 🤝 Gerald Coetzee Jonny Bairstow departs after an entertaining 47(22). Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/R4RTzjQfph">https://t.co/R4RTzjQfph</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eliminator?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eliminator</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheLastMile?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheLastMile</a> <a href="https://t.co/Om1nYyNDAT">pic.twitter.com/Om1nYyNDAT</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1928463995658252586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Sudharsan-Coetzee combine for sensational relay catch</h2>On the second ball of the eighth over, Jonny Bairstow attempted a sweep shoot, something that had earned him four runs on the previous delivery. Hungry for runs, Bairstow again attempted the same shoot but found Sai Sudharsan at point who attempted to clutch the ball. While he was unable to catch the ball cleanly he managed to pass the ball to Gerarld Coetzee, who was fielding at the short third man, in the process completing a sensational relay catch.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-why-history-favours-rcb-and-virat-kohli-to-win-maiden-title-here-s-what-stats-say-1748609780632">IPL 2025: Why history favours RCB and Virat Kohli to win maiden title? Here's what stats say</a>&nbsp;Having made a great start to the innings, Bairstow was dismissed for a well-made 47 off 22. He and Rohit Sharma put together an opening stand of 84 runs as Mumbai made a fantastic start. Later Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit as they continued the batting onslaught. The pair stitched a stand of 59 runs for the second wicket before Suryakumar fell to Sai Kishore on a sweep shot with him scoring 33 off 20.&nbsp;Tilak Varma also played a crucial knock with a score of 25 off 11. However, it was Rohit who made the headlines having scored 81 off 50 which included 4 sixes and 9 fours. &nbsp;As a result of the great start, Mumbai scored 228/5 in their 20 overs with Hardik Pandya also playing a cameo of unbeaten 22 runs in the end.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a memorable moment on Friday (May 30) as Mumbai Indians met Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a memorable moment on Friday (May 30) as Mumbai Indians met Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur. While Mumbai made a brilliant start to their innings, it was the catches that made the headlines. Rohit Sharma was dropped twice during his innings but it was Jonny Bairstow’s wicket that had the netizens on their heel.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) had a memorable moment on Friday (May 30) as Mumbai Indians met Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator clash at the New Chandigarh Stadium in Mullanpur.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have moved a step closer to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after they beat Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). The win now sees RCB stand a win away from their maiden IPL title as history also favours the South Indian side. If recent history and trends continue, RCB could find themselves ending the trophy drought.<h2>Why history favours RCB?</h2>The current IPL playoff format was introduced in 2011 where the top two teams play in Qualifier 1, the winner of which plays in the final of the tournament. On the other hand, teams placed third and fourth play in the Eliminator, the winner of which plays in Qualifier 2. The loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Eliminator then play for a place in the final where they meet the winner of Qualifier 1.&nbsp;Since the inception of the format, in the last 14 seasons, 11 Qualifier 1 winners have gone on to win the IPL. If the trend continues, then RCB stand a golden chance to end the trophy drought.&nbsp;The exceptions include SunRisers Hyderabad’s famous triumph of 2016 when they won the IPL despite playing in the Eliminator. They to date remain the only team to win the IPL having played in the Eliminator. Interestingly, all last seven winners of Qualifier 1 from 2018 to 2024 have gone on to win the IPL.<h2>RCB dream of maiden IPL title</h2>This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024.&nbsp;RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have moved a step closer to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after they beat Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have moved a step closer to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after they beat Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). The win now sees RCB stand a win away from their maiden IPL title as history also favours the South Indian side. If recent history and trends continue, RCB could find themselves ending the trophy drought. Why history favours RCB? The current IPL playoff format was introduced in 2011 where the top two teams play in Qualifier 1, the winner of which plays in the final of the tournament. On the other hand, teams placed third and fourth play in the Eliminator, the winner of which plays in Qualifier 2. The loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Eliminator then play for a place in the final where they meet the winner of Qualifier 1. Since the inception of the format, in the last 14 seasons, 11 Qualifier 1 winners have gone on to win the IPL. If the trend continues, then RCB stand a golden chance to end the trophy drought. The exceptions include SunRisers Hyderabad’s famous triumph of 2016 when they won the IPL despite playing in the Eliminator. They to date remain the only team to win the IPL having played in the Eliminator. Interestingly, all last seven winners of Qualifier 1 from 2018 to 2024 have gone on to win the IPL. RCB dream of maiden IPL title This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024. RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have moved a step closer to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title after they beat Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).&nbsp;

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Chennai Super Kings star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) title as they reached the summit clash with a win in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). However, according to Ashwin Mumbai Indians will be the biggest threat who could stop RCB from winning the title. The five-time champions are hungry for success but could only face RCB if they win the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 contest.&nbsp;<h2>Ashwin backs RCB but with a twist</h2>&nbsp;“If RCB have to win the IPL, then Gujarat Titans should win against Mumbai Indians. MI are one team that you cannot allow to enter the final, you have to stop them at any cost,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp;<h2>RCB punch ticket for final</h2>&nbsp;Tasked with chasing 102 runs to win, RCB made light work of Punjab bowlers as they chased down the total in 10 overs. Phil Salt was in top form as he scored an unbeaten 56 off 27 to take his side into the final of the IPL 2025. He was supported by Virat Kohli (12), Mayak Agarwal (19) and skipper Rajat Patidar (unbeaten 15).&nbsp;Kyle Jamieson and Musheer Khan got one wicket each, but with no big total on the board, RCB clinched the one-sided contest easily.&nbsp;<h2>RCB dream of maiden IPL title</h2>&nbsp;This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024.&nbsp;RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Chennai Super Kings star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) title as they reached the summit clash with a win in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).

Chennai Super Kings star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) title as they reached the summit clash with a win in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29). However, according to Ashwin Mumbai Indians will be the biggest threat who could stop RCB from winning the title. The five-time champions are hungry for success but could only face RCB if they win the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 contest. Ashwin backs RCB but with a twist “If RCB have to win the IPL, then Gujarat Titans should win against Mumbai Indians. MI are one team that you cannot allow to enter the final, you have to stop them at any cost,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel. RCB punch ticket for final Tasked with chasing 102 runs to win, RCB made light work of Punjab bowlers as they chased down the total in 10 overs. Phil Salt was in top form as he scored an unbeaten 56 off 27 to take his side into the final of the IPL 2025. He was supported by Virat Kohli (12), Mayak Agarwal (19) and skipper Rajat Patidar (unbeaten 15). Kyle Jamieson and Musheer Khan got one wicket each, but with no big total on the board, RCB clinched the one-sided contest easily. RCB dream of maiden IPL title This will be RCB’s fourth IPL final, having lost on all three previous occasions. They lost the 2009 final to Deccan Chargers, 2011 to Chennai Super Kings and the 2016 summit clash to SunRisers Hyderabad. RCB also lost two finals in the now-defunct Champions League. RCB’s only success has come in the Women’s Premier League when Smriti Mandhana’s side won the title in 2024. RCB will face the winner of Qualifier 2 on Tuesday (June 3) at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Chennai Super Kings star bowler Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) title as they reached the summit clash with a win in Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29).

'If RCB have to win the IPL 2025, then...': Ravichandran Ashwin makes bold prediction after Qualifier 1 win

Indian Prime Minister<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/narendra-modi"> Narendra Modi</a> meets 14-year-old IPL sensation, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vaibhav-suryavanshi">Vaibhav Suryavasnhi </a>at the Jayprakash Narayan Airport in Bihar on Friday (May 30). Vaibhav was accompanied by his parents at the Patna airport.&nbsp;PM Modi shared his meeting moments with Vaibhav Suryavanshi on social media. He hailed Vaibhav's batting skills and wished him good luck in his cricketing career. In a post on X, he expressed, “At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavors.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavours. <a href="https://t.co/pvUrbzdyU6">pic.twitter.com/pvUrbzdyU6</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1928365755839476062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This visit comes as PM Modi is on a two-day visit to poll-bound Bihar. On Thursday (May 29),&nbsp;PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Jayprakash Narayan International Airport, also known as Patna Airport and even held a roadshow in Patna, the capital city of Bihar.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-eliminator-mi-vs-gt-match-preview-no-second-chance-as-gujarat-mumbai-prepare-1748588333787">Preview - No second chance as Gujarat-Mumbai prepare for IPL 2025 Eliminator</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening batter had a tremendous outing in his debut IPL season. In seven matches, he amassed 252 runs with an average of 36. The young gun smashed all around the park with an electric strike of over 200.&nbsp;Hailing from Samastipur, Vaibhav broke the IPL records by smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans. He hit premium bowlers like Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma and Rashid Khan, bringing them on their feet. With that ton, he became the youngest Indian to score a century in the IPL. Additionally, he overpassed Yusuf Pathan to smash the fastest century by an Indian in the history of the league.&nbsp;Meanwhile in IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans will be facing Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator clash on Friday (May 30) in New Chandigarh stadium. The winner of this game will play PBKS in the Qualifier 2, who lost to Rajat Patidar-led RCB in Qualifier 1 clash.&nbsp;Vaibhav Suryavanshi IPL 2025 stats

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Matches</td><td>Runs</td><td>Average</td><td>Strike Rate</td><td>Best score</td><td>Hundreds</td><td>Fifties</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>252</td><td>36</td><td>206.55</td><td>101</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Hailing from Samastipur, Vaibhav broke the IPL records by smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans. He smashed premium bowlers like Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma and Rashid bringing them on their feet.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets 14-year-old IPL sensation, Vaibhav Suryavasnhi at the Jayprakash Narayan Airport in Bihar on Friday (May 30). Vaibhav was accompanied by his parents at the Patna airport. PM Modi shared his meeting moments with Vaibhav Suryavanshi on social media. He hailed Vaibhav's batting skills and wished him good luck in his cricketing career. In a post on X, he expressed, “At Patna airport, met the young cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family. His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation! My best wishes to him for his future endeavors.”

Hailing from Samastipur, Vaibhav broke the IPL record by smashing a 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans.

'His cricketing skills are being admired all over the nation': PM Modi hails IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Ace India fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> has opened up about the challenges of playing all three cricket formats, maintaining a good shape and his anticipation for cricket’s inclusion in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/olympics">LA 28 Olympics</a>. Speaking to former Australia captain<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/michael-clarke"> Michael Clarke</a> on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Bumrah spoke about how he looks after his body and what keeps him going in international cricket.&nbsp;The pace spearhead admitted that playing all formats regularly is not easy and takes a toll on the body.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Yeah, it is obviously tough for any individual to keep playing everything,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for a while, but you have to understand where your body is going and which tournament is more important. So you have to be a little selective and smart about how you use your body.”&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gt-vs-mi-eliminator-check-weather-forecast-pitch-report-all-you-need-to-know-before-the-big-game-cricket-sports-ipl-2025-1748585747990">GT vs MI Eliminator | Check weather forecast, pitch report. All you need to know before the big game</a>&nbsp;Even with the physical demands, Bumrah’s love for cricket remains strong.&nbsp;&nbsp;“As a cricketer, I never want to leave anything. I always want to keep going. Right now, I’m okay physically, and I take things one day at a time,” he added.

The 31-year-old continued that he doesn’t set goals anymore and prefers to enjoy the game without putting pressure on himself.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve learned to listen to my body and not force expectations. The journey is going good so far. The day I feel the drive is gone or my body isn’t holding up, that’s when I’ll take a call. But right now, I’m fine.”&nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah also shared his happiness about cricket being included in the Olympics in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I’ve heard cricket is coming to the Olympics, and that’s something I’m really looking forward to. Who would’ve thought? It’s very exciting,” he said.&nbsp;He, however, concluded on a thoughtful note, saying, “I don’t set goals anymore because every time I have, I haven’t been able to fulfil them. I try to enjoy the game because that’s why I started playing it. I take it one day at a time and collect memories that’s what I’ll remember in the end.”

The 31-year-old said that he doesn’t set goals anymore and prefers to enjoy the game without putting pressure on himself. “I’ve learned to listen to my body and not force expectations.

Ace India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has opened up about the challenges of playing all three cricket formats, maintaining a good shape and his anticipation for cricket’s inclusion in the LA 28 Olympics. Speaking to former Australia captain Michael Clarke on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Bumrah spoke about how he looks after his body and what keeps him going in international cricket. The pace spearhead admitted that playing all formats regularly is not easy and takes a toll on the body. “Yeah, it is obviously tough for any individual to keep playing everything,” he said. “I’ve been doing it for a while, but you have to understand where your body is going and which tournament is more important. So you have to be a little selective and smart about how you use your body.” Also Read | GT vs MI Eliminator | Check weather forecast, pitch report. All you need to know before the big game Even with the physical demands, Bumrah’s love for cricket remains strong. “As a cricketer, I never want to leave anything. I always want to keep going. Right now, I’m okay physically, and I take things one day at a time,” he added.

The 31-year-old said that he doesn’t set goals anymore and prefers to enjoy the game without putting pressure on himself.

'I am looking forward to cricket at OIympics': Jasprit Bumrah shares his excitement for LA28 Games

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