Has any player won an IPL title with both MI and CSK? Yes, there are in fact 10 players - 5 Indians and 5 foreigners - who have won IPL titles with both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

Has any player won an IPL title with both MI and CSK? Yes, there are in fact 10 players - 5 Indians and 5 foreigners - who have won IPL titles with both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

Who are the players to win IPL titles with both MI and CSK?

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.

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;

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.

As the IPL 2025 final is all set to be played on Tuesday (June 3). Let us  have a look at the top five teams who have featured in most IPL finals.

As the IPL 2025 final is all set to be played on Tuesday (June 3). Let's have a look at the top five teams who have featured in most IPL finals.

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 5 teams with most appearances in IPL finals

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30) in Mullanpur, with both aiming to cross this playoff hurdle and win back the coveted trophy. While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game. Here is the match preview of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT.<h2>Preview – &nbsp;</h2>Starting with the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the Hardik Pandya-led star-studded franchise repeated past heroics to reach the final four this season. Following another shallow start to the season, Mumbai picked up pace after Jasprit Bumrah’s return, winning matches on the trot and sealing the playoff berth. Though they failed to finish inside the top two, they managed to keep their place intact, aiming to chase the ultimate glory – an IPL trophy. &nbsp;However, owing to the revised schedule caused by prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan early this month, several first-team players have returned to honour international commitments, with a few new faces joining the franchise just ahead of the playoffs. Their absence could likely hurt the plans heading into this Eliminator. &nbsp;Moreover, the focus remains on the bowling attack led by Bumrah.<h3>GT’s power run till the playoffs &nbsp;</h3>For the longest time this season, Gujarat stayed at the top of the points table. They looked like an unstoppable force unless the tournament resumed following a short break, where they lost matches in clusters and conceded the chance of bagging the top two spot.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite having all the arsenal with them, they failed to get past the winning line, even losing to the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league game. However, barring Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, GT has secured their overseas players for the remaining matches this season.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also, considering they have their replacements ready for the playoffs, GT would bank on its run-scoring top-order to get the job done against high-flying Mumbai Indians. &nbsp;Here are the predicted playing XIs of both teams – &nbsp;Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar/Karn&nbsp;Sharma &nbsp;Gujarat Titans - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

Preview - No second chance as Gujarat-Mumbai prepare for IPL 2025 Eliminator

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator on Friday (May 30) in Mullanpur, with both aiming to cross this playoff hurdle and win back the coveted trophy. While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game. Here is the match preview of the IPL 2025 Eliminator between MI and GT. Preview – Starting with the former five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the Hardik Pandya-led star-studded franchise repeated past heroics to reach the final four this season. Following another shallow start to the season, Mumbai picked up pace after Jasprit Bumrah’s return, winning matches on the trot and sealing the playoff berth. Though they failed to finish inside the top two, they managed to keep their place intact, aiming to chase the ultimate glory – an IPL trophy. However, owing to the revised schedule caused by prevailing tensions between India and Pakistan early this month, several first-team players have returned to honour international commitments, with a few new faces joining the franchise just ahead of the playoffs. Their absence could likely hurt the plans heading into this Eliminator. Moreover, the focus remains on the bowling attack led by Bumrah. GT’s power run till the playoffs For the longest time this season, Gujarat stayed at the top of the points table. They looked like an unstoppable force unless the tournament resumed following a short break, where they lost matches in clusters and conceded the chance of bagging the top two spot. Despite having all the arsenal with them, they failed to get past the winning line, even losing to the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last league game. However, barring Jos Buttler and Kagiso Rabada, GT has secured their overseas players for the remaining matches this season. Also, considering they have their replacements ready for the playoffs, GT would bank on its run-scoring top-order to get the job done against high-flying Mumbai Indians. Here are the predicted playing XIs of both teams – Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and Ashwani Kumar/Karn Sharma Gujarat Titans - Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Kusal Mendis, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna

While the winner faces Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday (June 1), the loser gets knocked out of the tournament, making it a do-or-die game.

With the stage all set for an epic Eliminator battle between GT and MI in New Chandigarh stadium, let us have a look at their stats and records.

With the stage all set for an epic Eliminator battle between GT and MI in New Chandigarh stadium, let's have a look at their stats and records.

IPL 2025 | GT vs MI Eliminator: Head-to-head, playoff records and iconic performances

Diamonds may be forever, but the current market is anything but stable. A new 10 per cent US tariff on polished diamond imports has added significant strain to a global diamond industry already under pressure from declining Chinese demand and the rapid rise of lab-grown alternatives. As one of the world’s most globalised luxury sectors, the diamond trade is now navigating a complex web of geopolitical, economic, and consumer-driven shifts.Announced in early April, the tariff announced by US President Donald Trump applies to a wide range of goods, including natural polished diamonds, but excludes metals such as gold and copper.&nbsp;The immediate impact was a scramble across key trading hubs like Antwerp, with exporters rushing to ship inventory before the tariffs took effect. India, the largest exporter of cut and polished diamonds, saw a fivefold surge in US-bound exports from April 1 to 4, reaching $512 million. Yet despite the rush, April exports of cut and polished diamonds fell 6.12 per cent compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).Unlike commodities sourced and processed in a single location, diamonds often travel extensively. A single stone might be mined in Botswana, polished in India, certified in the US, and sold in Europe. The 10 per cent import duty adds cost at the final leg of that journey—a price increase that traders warn will ultimately be borne by consumers, especially in the US, which accounts for more than half of the global diamond demand.Retailers in the US are already pushing the added burden onto suppliers. Financial Times recently reported that Signet Jewellers, the largest diamond retailer in the country, told vendors it would not pay any additional costs linked to the new tariff on existing purchase orders. The company urged its partners to expedite shipments into the US to mitigate the financial fallout.The broader industry remains in a holding pattern as the White House has paused additional reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, pending further negotiations. But the initial 10 per cent duty remains active, and uncertainty is undermining confidence across the global supply chain.&nbsp;Consumer pressure and competitive headwinds&nbsp;Tariffs are hitting at an especially sensitive moment for the sector. Inflation and a softening in consumer sentiment have already begun to dampen discretionary spending. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, US consumer spending on jewellery and watches fell 5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. The National Retail Federation has forecast retail growth to slow to between 2.7 per cent and 3.7 per cent this year, compared to 8.1 per cent in 2024.Against this backdrop, the popularity of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) has surged. These diamonds are chemically identical to natural diamonds but up to 80 per cent cheaper. LGDs now appear in over half of US engagement rings, according to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings study. Their rise has played a major role in the nearly 60 per cent decline in natural diamond prices since their peak in early 2022.To combat this, some traditional players are consolidating their strategies. De Beers, for example, has opted to shut down its LGD jewellery brand Lightbox to refocus on natural stones. The company’s parent, Anglo American, has written down De Beers’ value by $4.5 billion over the past two years and is currently preparing it for a possible spin-off or sale.&nbsp;China demand falters, India rises&nbsp;Compounding the industry’s challenges is a steep contraction in Chinese demand. Once a key driver of luxury consumption, China’s diamond market has shrunk significantly amid macro- and microeconomic challenges.Data from the Gems &amp; Jewelry Trade Association of China shows that the market fell from RMB 100 billion ($13.88 billion) in 2021 to just RMB 43 billion ($55.52 billion) in 2024—a staggering 57 per cent decline. Gem-quality diamond imports dropped 73 per cent by volume and 83 per cent by value over the same period, signalling severe price erosion.The decline in China’s demand has had global consequences, as it was the world's second-largest diamond market. India, however, is emerging as a counterweight to China’s slowdown.While India’s exports are down, India’s domestic market is showing double-digit growth, making it the world’s second-largest diamond consumer behind the US. According to industry experts, India’s rise has helped offset some of the global demand slump. Still, the growth is not enough to fully balance the downturn in China with the volatility in the US.&nbsp;Fragile supply chain faces uncertain future&nbsp;The global diamond supply chain—already stretched by pandemic-era disruptions—is particularly vulnerable to trade barriers. A typical diamond passes through several borders: mined in parts of Africa, traded in the Middle East or Europe, polished in India, certified in the US, and sold in retail outlets globally. Tariffs, therefore, do more than add cost; they risk unravelling the finely tuned logistics of the entire ecosystem.Adding to the complexity is the uncertain legal treatment of diamonds under US trade rules. While other commodities like gold and copper are exempt from tariffs, loose diamonds are currently included, despite being viewed by some as a raw material. Industry groups like the World Diamond Council are lobbying for exemption, warning that the tariffs could act as a consumption tax and dampen sentimental purchases such as engagement rings and anniversary gifts.The global diamond industry faces a crossroads. Tariffs and geopolitics have joined falling demand and technological disruption as key forces shaping the future. Analysts predict a bifurcation of the market, with premium natural diamonds becoming niche luxury items, while lab-grown stones dominate the mass market.For now, even the hardest substance on Earth is proving vulnerable to the softening forces of economics and policy.

A new 10 per cent US tariff on polished diamond imports has added significant strain to a global diamond industry already under pressure from declining Chinese demand and the rapid rise of lab-grown alternatives. 

Diamonds may be forever, but the current market is anything but stable. A new 10 per cent US tariff on polished diamond imports has added significant strain to a global diamond industry already under pressure from declining Chinese demand and the rapid rise of lab-grown alternatives. As one of the world’s most globalised luxury sectors, the diamond trade is now navigating a complex web of geopolitical, economic, and consumer-driven shifts. Announced in early April, the tariff announced by US President Donald Trump applies to a wide range of goods, including natural polished diamonds, but excludes metals such as gold and copper. The immediate impact was a scramble across key trading hubs like Antwerp, with exporters rushing to ship inventory before the tariffs took effect. India, the largest exporter of cut and polished diamonds, saw a fivefold surge in US-bound exports from April 1 to 4, reaching $512 million. Yet despite the rush, April exports of cut and polished diamonds fell 6.12 per cent compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Unlike commodities sourced and processed in a single location, diamonds often travel extensively. A single stone might be mined in Botswana, polished in India, certified in the US, and sold in Europe. The 10 per cent import duty adds cost at the final leg of that journey—a price increase that traders warn will ultimately be borne by consumers, especially in the US, which accounts for more than half of the global diamond demand. Retailers in the US are already pushing the added burden onto suppliers. Financial Times recently reported that Signet Jewellers, the largest diamond retailer in the country, told vendors it would not pay any additional costs linked to the new tariff on existing purchase orders. The company urged its partners to expedite shipments into the US to mitigate the financial fallout. The broader industry remains in a holding pattern as the White House has paused additional reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, pending further negotiations. But the initial 10 per cent duty remains active, and uncertainty is undermining confidence across the global supply chain. Consumer pressure and competitive headwinds Tariffs are hitting at an especially sensitive moment for the sector. Inflation and a softening in consumer sentiment have already begun to dampen discretionary spending. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, US consumer spending on jewellery and watches fell 5 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025. The National Retail Federation has forecast retail growth to slow to between 2.7 per cent and 3.7 per cent this year, compared to 8.1 per cent in 2024. Against this backdrop, the popularity of lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) has surged. These diamonds are chemically identical to natural diamonds but up to 80 per cent cheaper. LGDs now appear in over half of US engagement rings, according to The Knot’s 2025 Real Weddings study. Their rise has played a major role in the nearly 60 per cent decline in natural diamond prices since their peak in early 2022. To combat this, some traditional players are consolidating their strategies. De Beers, for example, has opted to shut down its LGD jewellery brand Lightbox to refocus on natural stones. The company’s parent, Anglo American, has written down De Beers’ value by $4.5 billion over the past two years and is currently preparing it for a possible spin-off or sale. China demand falters, India rises Compounding the industry’s challenges is a steep contraction in Chinese demand. Once a key driver of luxury consumption, China’s diamond market has shrunk significantly amid macro- and microeconomic challenges. Data from the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China shows that the market fell from RMB 100 billion ($13.88 billion) in 2021 to just RMB 43 billion ($55.52 billion) in 2024—a staggering 57 per cent decline. Gem-quality diamond imports dropped 73 per cent by volume and 83 per cent by value over the same period, signalling severe price erosion. The decline in China’s demand has had global consequences, as it was the world's second-largest diamond market. India, however, is emerging as a counterweight to China’s slowdown. While India’s exports are down, India’s domestic market is showing double-digit growth, making it the world’s second-largest diamond consumer behind the US. According to industry experts, India’s rise has helped offset some of the global demand slump. Still, the growth is not enough to fully balance the downturn in China with the volatility in the US. Fragile supply chain faces uncertain future The global diamond supply chain—already stretched by pandemic-era disruptions—is particularly vulnerable to trade barriers. A typical diamond passes through several borders: mined in parts of Africa, traded in the Middle East or Europe, polished in India, certified in the US, and sold in retail outlets globally. Tariffs, therefore, do more than add cost; they risk unravelling the finely tuned logistics of the entire ecosystem. Adding to the complexity is the uncertain legal treatment of diamonds under US trade rules. While other commodities like gold and copper are exempt from tariffs, loose diamonds are currently included, despite being viewed by some as a raw material. Industry groups like the World Diamond Council are lobbying for exemption, warning that the tariffs could act as a consumption tax and dampen sentimental purchases such as engagement rings and anniversary gifts. The global diamond industry faces a crossroads. Tariffs and geopolitics have joined falling demand and technological disruption as key forces shaping the future. Analysts predict a bifurcation of the market, with premium natural diamonds becoming niche luxury items, while lab-grown stones dominate the mass market. For now, even the hardest substance on Earth is proving vulnerable to the softening forces of economics and policy.

A new 10 per cent US tariff on polished diamond imports has added significant strain to a global diamond industry already under pressure from declining Chinese demand and the rapid rise of lab-grown alternatives.&nbsp;

Is the hardest metal crumbling under US tariff pressure?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have sealed the Qualifier 1 spot in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> playoffs after a statement win over <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians (MI)</a> in Jaipur on Monday (May 26). Punjab beat Mumbai by seven wickets to finish among the top two on the points table with 19 points from 14 contested matches. Winning nine league games means they qualified for the tournament knockout for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;Brilliant fifties by opener Priyansh Arya and keeper-batter Josh Inglis helped Punjab complete the run chase within 19 overs and seal the Qualifier 1 spot.&nbsp;Punjab won the toss and elected to field first. Backing their bowlers to deliver the first punch, PBKS found success inside the Powerplay with Ryan Rickelton’s wicket. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma departed quickly later on before seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak accounted for dangerous-looking Will Jacks on 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Captain Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav held the innings together by taking the attack to the opposition. The pair accelerated the scoring rate, and despite losing Pandya in the 17th over, they kept going about their business. An expensive penultimate over saw MI cross the 180-run-mark but failed to make it big in the last one, with Arshdeep Singh winning the battle and returning with two wickets.<h2>Punjab batters go big</h2>&nbsp;The dynamite batting pair of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh began with the onslaught from the word go, adding 34 for the first wicket. It was when the real action began; Inglis joined Arya in the middle, and the pair went bonkers. Both kept hammering fours and sixes for fun, sparing none. The left-right combination helped Punjab sit in the driver’s seat, making the most of the momentum.&nbsp;Though Arya lost his wicket soon after completing his impressive fifty, Inglis decided against slowing down and instead looked to hit all balls across the boundary line. However, before he could wrap up the run chase, Mitchell Santner dismissed him, trapped in the front on a well-made 73.&nbsp;Nehal Wadhera and Iyer completed the formalities and helped the team win this blockbuster contest by seven wickets. &nbsp;While Punjab will play the Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), Mumbai will play the Eliminator the next day, with both games taking place in Mullanpur.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings seal Qualifier 1 spot with statement win over Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have sealed the Qualifier 1 spot in the IPL 2025 playoffs after a statement win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Jaipur on Monday (May 26). Punjab beat Mumbai by seven wickets to finish among the top two on the points table with 19 points from 14 contested matches. Winning nine league games means they qualified for the tournament knockout for the first time since 2014. Brilliant fifties by opener Priyansh Arya and keeper-batter Josh Inglis helped Punjab complete the run chase within 19 overs and seal the Qualifier 1 spot. Punjab won the toss and elected to field first. Backing their bowlers to deliver the first punch, PBKS found success inside the Powerplay with Ryan Rickelton’s wicket. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma departed quickly later on before seamer Vijaykumar Vyshak accounted for dangerous-looking Will Jacks on 17. Captain Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav held the innings together by taking the attack to the opposition. The pair accelerated the scoring rate, and despite losing Pandya in the 17th over, they kept going about their business. An expensive penultimate over saw MI cross the 180-run-mark but failed to make it big in the last one, with Arshdeep Singh winning the battle and returning with two wickets. Punjab batters go big The dynamite batting pair of Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh began with the onslaught from the word go, adding 34 for the first wicket. It was when the real action began; Inglis joined Arya in the middle, and the pair went bonkers. Both kept hammering fours and sixes for fun, sparing none. The left-right combination helped Punjab sit in the driver’s seat, making the most of the momentum. Though Arya lost his wicket soon after completing his impressive fifty, Inglis decided against slowing down and instead looked to hit all balls across the boundary line. However, before he could wrap up the run chase, Mitchell Santner dismissed him, trapped in the front on a well-made 73. Nehal Wadhera and Iyer completed the formalities and helped the team win this blockbuster contest by seven wickets. While Punjab will play the Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), Mumbai will play the Eliminator the next day, with both games taking place in Mullanpur.

Brilliant fifties by opener Priyansh Arya and keeper-batter Josh Inglis helped Punjab complete the run chase within 19 overs and seal the Qualifier 1 spot.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav has broken a 15-year-old long-standing IPL record held by cricket great and former franchise hero Sachin Tendulkar. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the side’s last league game in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> on Monday (May 26), Suryakumar completed his fifth fifty of the season (57); he also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 618 runs (619* runs) in a single edition, topping the list of MI batters with most runs in an edition.&nbsp;The batting maestro scored 618 runs in the 2010 edition, a record that remained untouched for over a decade. However, SKY, a Mumbai Indians veteran, broke this record and created a few more during his brief knock. Ahead of the game, the right-handed batter needed 36 runs to surpass Sachin’s tally, achieving this feat in the 15th over by pulling seamer Arshdeep Singh for a single.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Suryakumar had come close to breaching it earlier, during the 2023 edition, where he ended the season with 605 runs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here’s the list of MI batters with the most runs in a single IPL season -&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>619* - Suryakumar Yadav (2025)</li><li>618 - Sachin Tendulkar (2010)</li><li>605 - Suryakumar Yadav (2023)</li><li>553 - Sachin Tendulkar (2011)</li><li>540 - Lendl Simmons (2015)</li><li>538 - Rohit Sharma (2013)</li></ul><h2>More records tumble in Jaipur &nbsp;</h2>Surya also created a couple more records to guide Mumbai to a fighting first-inning total of 184 for seven. Surya broke a T20 record and an all-time IPL record during his innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Firstly, he broke South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma’s world record of most 25-plus scores in T20s by completing his 14th consecutive 25-plus score in this format, going past Bavuma’s tally.&nbsp; &nbsp;SKY also broke a record for the most consecutive 25-plus scores in a single edition. He completed 14 successive 25-plus scores this season, surpassing the joint record held by Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson of 13 such scores each. &nbsp;Most 25+ scores in an IPL season - &nbsp;<ul><li>14* - Suryakumar Yadav (14 innings) in 2025</li><li>13 - Shubman Gill (17 innings) in 2023</li><li>13 - Kane Williamson (17 innings) in 2018</li></ul>Meanwhile, Punjab won the toss and elected to field first, restricting Mumbai to under 200. Considering the winner of this match seals the top-two spot on the points table, the two teams have come all guns blazing in a crucial must-win tie. Both, however, have secured IPL 2025 playoff berths. &nbsp;

Surya touches sky in Jaipur! Ace MI batter breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s 15-year-old IPL record

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav has broken a 15-year-old long-standing IPL record held by cricket great and former franchise hero Sachin Tendulkar. Against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the side’s last league game in IPL 2025 on Monday (May 26), Suryakumar completed his fifth fifty of the season (57); he also surpassed Sachin’s tally of 618 runs (619* runs) in a single edition, topping the list of MI batters with most runs in an edition. The batting maestro scored 618 runs in the 2010 edition, a record that remained untouched for over a decade. However, SKY, a Mumbai Indians veteran, broke this record and created a few more during his brief knock. Ahead of the game, the right-handed batter needed 36 runs to surpass Sachin’s tally, achieving this feat in the 15th over by pulling seamer Arshdeep Singh for a single. Meanwhile, Suryakumar had come close to breaching it earlier, during the 2023 edition, where he ended the season with 605 runs. Here’s the list of MI batters with the most runs in a single IPL season - 619* - Suryakumar Yadav (2025) 618 - Sachin Tendulkar (2010) 605 - Suryakumar Yadav (2023) 553 - Sachin Tendulkar (2011) 540 - Lendl Simmons (2015) 538 - Rohit Sharma (2013) More records tumble in Jaipur Surya also created a couple more records to guide Mumbai to a fighting first-inning total of 184 for seven. Surya broke a T20 record and an all-time IPL record during his innings. Firstly, he broke South Africa’s Test captain Temba Bavuma’s world record of most 25-plus scores in T20s by completing his 14th consecutive 25-plus score in this format, going past Bavuma’s tally. SKY also broke a record for the most consecutive 25-plus scores in a single edition. He completed 14 successive 25-plus scores this season, surpassing the joint record held by Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson of 13 such scores each. Most 25+ scores in an IPL season - 14* - Suryakumar Yadav (14 innings) in 2025 13 - Shubman Gill (17 innings) in 2023 13 - Kane Williamson (17 innings) in 2018 Meanwhile, Punjab won the toss and elected to field first, restricting Mumbai to under 200. Considering the winner of this match seals the top-two spot on the points table, the two teams have come all guns blazing in a crucial must-win tie. Both, however, have secured IPL 2025 playoff berths.

Ahead of the game, the right-handed batter needed 36 runs to surpass Sachin’s tally, achieving this feat in the 15th over by pulling seamer Arshdeep Singh for a single.

As the IPL 2025 league stage draws to a close, with the four qualified teams battling for the crucial top two spots, let us have a look at the five teams that have secured these presitigious positions most often in IPL history.

As the IPL 2025 league stage draws to a close, with the four qualified teams battling for the crucial top two spots, let's have a look at the five teams that have secured these prestigious top two positions most often in IPL history.

CSK, MI and...: 5 teams to finish in top two most times in IPL history

When Mumbai Indians star batter, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>, walked out to bat against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals </a>on Wednesday (21 May), the Mumbai crowd expected a Surya storm: the flicks behind square, ramps over the keeper, and a fully unorthodox innings. But what followed was a complete opposite innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;It wasn’t an ordinary T20 knock but a masterclass in control and maturity. In a must-win game to seal the fourth playoff spot, he quickly understood this wasn't the normal Wankhede pitch. That resulted in him looking for singles and doubles and taking the game deep, similar to what former Indian captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> did for India.&nbsp;Also Read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-advantage-pbks-rcb-as-gt-s-defeat-to-lsg-leaves-race-for-qualifier-1-spot-wide-open-1747972119611"> IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open</a>&nbsp;At the sluggish pitch, where Delhi spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam found bite from the surface, Surya controlled his temptations and just looked to tap them. He hit his first six when facing his 21st delivery of Mustafizur Rahman by dancing down the track. Usually, he just takes fewer than 10 balls to hit the first maximum.&nbsp;Interestingly, all of his sixes were hit between the range of extra cover to the deep-mid wicket. This is not the Surya we know. However, defying all odds, this was the Surya who played a playoff-securing knock.&nbsp;What makes this inning praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement and presence of mind.

Wagonwheel of Surya's boundaries in the innings

At the end of the 18th over, MI were 132/5 and everyone believed 160 was far from reality. But then came the Surya storm, accumulating 47 runs in the last two overs with the support of Naman Dhir. &nbsp; He hit boundaries in the final two overs towards extra covers, deep mid-wicket and a gentle tap between wicketkeeper and short third man. And towards the end, this Surya special innings turned out to be the difference between the two sides. &nbsp; This inning proved that T20 cricket is not just about blind slogging but playing according to the conditions, pitch and team requirements. In a game that could’ve made things worse for Mumbai, he played like their anchor and their finisher.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

What makes this inning praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement, and presence of mind.

When Mumbai Indians star batter, Suryakumar Yadav, walked out to bat against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (21 May), the Mumbai crowd expected a Surya storm: the flicks behind square, ramps over the keeper, and a fully unorthodox innings. But what followed was a complete opposite innings. It wasn’t an ordinary T20 knock but a masterclass in control and maturity. In a must-win game to seal the fourth playoff spot, he quickly understood this wasn't the normal Wankhede pitch. That resulted in him looking for singles and doubles and taking the game deep, similar to what former Indian captain MS Dhoni did for India. Also Read | IPL 2025: Advantage PBKS, RCB as GT's defeat to LSG leaves race for Qualifier 1 spot wide open At the sluggish pitch, where Delhi spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam found bite from the surface, Surya controlled his temptations and just looked to tap them. He hit his first six when facing his 21st delivery of Mustafizur Rahman by dancing down the track. Usually, he just takes fewer than 10 balls to hit the first maximum. Interestingly, all of his sixes were hit between the range of extra cover to the deep-mid wicket. This is not the Surya we know. However, defying all odds, this was the Surya who played a playoff-securing knock. What makes this inning praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement and presence of mind.

What makes Surya's innings against Delhi Capitals(DC) praiseworthy is how it was crafted. There were only three boundaries behind the stumps, those too on the off side. The rest of his shots stayed in front of the wicket. No sweeps, no scoops, just pure timing, placement, and presence of mind

IPL 2025 | Surya's innings against DC proved he is more than 360-degree player

Five time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will lock these give players for the next season and prepare a strong core that could drive an impactful team next season.

Five time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will lock these give players for the next season and prepare a strong core that could drive an impactful team next season.

From Hardik Pandya to Jasprit Bumrah: These 5 players Mumbai Indians might retain post IPL 2025. Details inside.

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (May 21) with a place in the Playoffs up for stake. However, much will depend on the outcome of the match, as both Delhi and Mumbai are buying for the final Playoffs qualification spot.&nbsp;<h2>What happens if rain plays spoilsport?</h2>&nbsp;Mumbai experienced heavy pre-monsoon rains on Tuesday, raising doubts over the IPL 2025 contest on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium. If the trend of rain continues on Wednesday, it is likely to affect the contest. While Wankhede Stadium has good drainage facilities, it is unlikely that it could tackle the heavy rainstorm that lashed the financial capital of India.&nbsp;While the cut-off time for a five-over match is 10:56 PM, if no match takes place, then points will be shared by both teams.&nbsp;<h2>What happens if points are shared?</h2>&nbsp;If the match is washed out and points are shared, it is set to hit Delhi Capitals’ chances of IPL 2025 Playoffs. This would mean they will have 14 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 16 points if they beat Punjab Kings on Saturday. However, Mumbai, on the other hand, will have 15 points and, like Delhi, will face Punjab Kings on Monday.Technically, Delhi’s match against Punjab will be a must-win and they should hope Mumbai lose to Punjab. However, even if Delhi beat Punjab and Mumbai also beat Shreyas Iyer’s side then also the team from the capital will also face elimination.&nbsp;<h2>DC’s qualification equation if MI vs DC ends in a washout</h2>&nbsp;<ol><li>Delhi Capitals should beat Punjab Kings on Saturday (May 24)</li><li>Punjab Kings should beat Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26)</li></ol>&nbsp;Interestingly, since Delhi and Mumbai are unlikely to finish on the same number of points, Net Run Rate (NRR) won’t play any role in the Playoffs qualification scenario. This will also be Delhi’s second match that will end in a washout, having earlier drawn blank against SunRisers Hyderabad in an earlier fixture.

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. 

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (May 21) with a place in the Playoffs up for stake. However, much will depend on the outcome of the match, as both Delhi and Mumbai are buying for the final Playoffs qualification spot. What happens if rain plays spoilsport? Mumbai experienced heavy pre-monsoon rains on Tuesday, raising doubts over the IPL 2025 contest on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium. If the trend of rain continues on Wednesday, it is likely to affect the contest. While Wankhede Stadium has good drainage facilities, it is unlikely that it could tackle the heavy rainstorm that lashed the financial capital of India. While the cut-off time for a five-over match is 10:56 PM, if no match takes place, then points will be shared by both teams. What happens if points are shared? If the match is washed out and points are shared, it is set to hit Delhi Capitals’ chances of IPL 2025 Playoffs. This would mean they will have 14 points from 13 matches and can reach a maximum of 16 points if they beat Punjab Kings on Saturday. However, Mumbai, on the other hand, will have 15 points and, like Delhi, will face Punjab Kings on Monday. Technically, Delhi’s match against Punjab will be a must-win and they should hope Mumbai lose to Punjab. However, even if Delhi beat Punjab and Mumbai also beat Shreyas Iyer’s side then also the team from the capital will also face elimination. DC’s qualification equation if MI vs DC ends in a washout Delhi Capitals should beat Punjab Kings on Saturday (May 24) Punjab Kings should beat Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26) Interestingly, since Delhi and Mumbai are unlikely to finish on the same number of points, Net Run Rate (NRR) won’t play any role in the Playoffs qualification scenario. This will also be Delhi’s second match that will end in a washout, having earlier drawn blank against SunRisers Hyderabad in an earlier fixture.

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: DC's playoffs qualification hopes in limbo? Rain expected to play spoilsport in Mumbai

Who would have thought that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=mumbai%20indians">Mumbai Indians</a> (MI) vs <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=delhi%20capitals">Delhi Capitals</a> (DC) match on 13 April which looked like just another league game would turn out to be one of the most important games of the season before both the teams would clash again on 21 May.&nbsp;While Mumbai won the previous game played between the two sides earlier this season, the outcome on Wednesday (May 21) will play a crucial role in deciding who takes the fourth and final playoff spot in IPL 2025.&nbsp;Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-mumbai-indians-rope-in-three-overseas-players-before-playoffs-bairstow-asalanka-gleeson-1747725907132">IPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians rope in three overseas players ahead of playoffs – Details inside</a>&nbsp;Back in April, it was Delhi’s game to win with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=karun%20nair">Karun Nair</a> getting under the skin of MI bowlers. But MI leggie Karn Sharma turned things around with quick wickets, and Mumbai held their nerve to win the game by 12 runs. That match ended up changing the course of both teams for the entire season.&nbsp;Now, as MI and DC meet again, the playoff picture is crystal clear. If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But even with win, DC will have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS to make it to the top four.&nbsp;Before their meeting against DC on 13 April, MI were in deep trouble. They had only one win against KKR in five games and were missing their best bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Their openers weren’t performing and the bowling duo of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar also failed to scramble wickets in the first six overs.&nbsp;On the other hand, DC were the only unbeaten team in the tournament before their clash against MI. However, their wins weren’t convincing in nature. They won as a team, but the opponents often gave away games and couldn't hold their nerves.&nbsp;April 13 game changed for MI and DC&nbsp;MI settled into the rhythm of the tournament after the win against DC. The team looked more balanced with opening batter Rohit Sharma finding his form, Suryakumar Yadav started playing his natural game and the pacers began giving early blows. As a result, MI won six matches on the trot and positioned themselves better for the playoffs.&nbsp;For DC, the loopholes started showcasing after their 12-run defeat to Hardik Pandya-led side. The team kept juggling their top order as there were frequent injuries in the pack, no presence of frontline Indian pacer and over-dependence on KL Rahul was exposed. Recently, Mitchell Starc's pulling out of the remainder season have made things more critical for them.&nbsp;Now, as we head into Wednesday's (May 21) big game, both teams know what’s at stake. It’s not a knockout, but the result will decide who gets closer to the playoffs.&nbsp;Both the teams will fight their nail and tooth and look to have that 'Q' in front of their name.

Now, as MI and DC meet again on 21 May, the playoff picture is crystal clear. If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But if DC win, they’ll have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS.

Who would have thought that the Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) match on 13 April which looked like just another league game would turn out to be one of the most important games of the season before both the teams would clash again on 21 May. While Mumbai won the previous game played between the two sides earlier this season, the outcome on Wednesday (May 21) will play a crucial role in deciding who takes the fourth and final playoff spot in IPL 2025. Also Read | IPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians rope in three overseas players ahead of playoffs – Details inside Back in April, it was Delhi’s game to win with Karun Nair getting under the skin of MI bowlers. But MI leggie Karn Sharma turned things around with quick wickets, and Mumbai held their nerve to win the game by 12 runs. That match ended up changing the course of both teams for the entire season. Now, as MI and DC meet again, the playoff picture is crystal clear. If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But even with win, DC will have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS to make it to the top four. Before their meeting against DC on 13 April, MI were in deep trouble. They had only one win against KKR in five games and were missing their best bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Their openers weren’t performing and the bowling duo of Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar also failed to scramble wickets in the first six overs. On the other hand, DC were the only unbeaten team in the tournament before their clash against MI. However, their wins weren’t convincing in nature. They won as a team, but the opponents often gave away games and couldn't hold their nerves. April 13 game changed for MI and DC MI settled into the rhythm of the tournament after the win against DC. The team looked more balanced with opening batter Rohit Sharma finding his form, Suryakumar Yadav started playing his natural game and the pacers began giving early blows. As a result, MI won six matches on the trot and positioned themselves better for the playoffs. For DC, the loopholes started showcasing after their 12-run defeat to Hardik Pandya-led side. The team kept juggling their top order as there were frequent injuries in the pack, no presence of frontline Indian pacer and over-dependence on KL Rahul was exposed. Recently, Mitchell Starc's pulling out of the remainder season have made things more critical for them. Now, as we head into Wednesday's (May 21) big game, both teams know what’s at stake. It’s not a knockout, but the result will decide who gets closer to the playoffs. Both the teams will fight their nail and tooth and look to have that 'Q' in front of their name.

Now, as MI and DC meet again on 21 May, the playoff picture is crystal clear. If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But if DC win, they’ll have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS.&nbsp;

IPL 2025 | MI, DC set to face off again, with changed fortune, for final playoff berth

Five-time IPL champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=mumbai%20indians">Mumbai Indians</a> have roped in three overseas players as temporary replacements ahead of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=IPL">IPL</a> playoffs. These signings come as Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch are set to leave the MI camp for national duties.&nbsp;Will Jacks is set to join the England squad for the West Indies ODI series, whereas Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch will head to the United Kingdom for World Test Championship Final 2025 preparations.&nbsp;

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The new additions to the Mumbai side, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=jonny%20bairstow">Jonny Bairstow</a>, Charith Asalanka and Richard Gleeson, bring a blend of experience and firepower. These three players will be available subject to MI reaching the playoffs.&nbsp;England wicketkeeper batter Bairstow has played 50 IPL matches, scoring 1,589 runs at a strike rate of 144. He has notched up two centuries, nine fifties, and also contributed with 28 catches and four stumpings as a wicketkeeper.&nbsp;Also Read I <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-lsg-s-digvesh-rathi-handed-one-match-ban-after-spat-with-abhishek-sharma-1747721081685">IPL 2025: LSG's Digvesh Rathi handed one-match ban after spat with Abhishek Sharma</a>&nbsp;Charith Asalanka, currently leading Sri Lanka in both ODIs and T20Is. He has scored 1,247 runs in 58 T20I outings, including five half-centuries and a highest of 80 not out.&nbsp;Pacer Richard Gleeson is known for his sharp spells in the death overs. He has played six T20Is for England, claiming nine wickets with a best of three in one match.&nbsp;How can MI qualify for the playoffs?Regarding Mumbai, the playoff equation is straightforward and entirely within their control. If they defeat Delhi Capitals in their upcoming league match, they will secure the fourth and final playoff spot. Conversely, if they lose, they must depend on Punjab Kings to defeat Delhi and then must beat Punjab themselves in the last league game. One victory will ensure their qualification, but a defeat would complicate matters for them.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have roped in three overseas players as replacements ahead of the IPL playoffs. These signings come as Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch are set to leave the MI camp for national duties.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have roped in three overseas players as temporary replacements ahead of the IPL playoffs. These signings come as Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch are set to leave the MI camp for national duties. Will Jacks is set to join the England squad for the West Indies ODI series, whereas Ryan Rickelton and Corbin Bosch will head to the United Kingdom for World Test Championship Final 2025 preparations.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have roped in three overseas players as replacements ahead of the IPL playoffs. These signings come as Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch are set to leave the MI camp for national duties.

IPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians rope in three overseas players ahead of playoffs – Details inside

The picture for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs is getting clear as Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will scramble for the final spot after Monday's (May 19) result. The six-wicket win for SunRisers Hyderabad over Lucknow Super Giants officially ended the latter’s pursuit of a place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are already in the Playoffs, both Delhi and Mumbai now battle for the last remaining spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the equation?&nbsp;Interestingly, both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will go head-to-head on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium, meaning the winner of the contest will have a step in the Playoffs. However, Delhi’s defeat on Sunday against Gujarat has left them in a spot of bother as they will still need a favour from the Punjab Kings to make the Playoffs.&nbsp;At the time of writing, DC are on 13 points and MI are on 14 points, with both teams playing 12 matches.&nbsp;Key matches remaining&nbsp;May 21: MI vs DC, Wankhede Stadium, MumbaiMay 24: PBKS vs DC, SMS Stadium, JaipurMay 26: PBKS vs MI, SMS Stadium, Jaipur&nbsp;Delhi Capitals’ qualification scenario&nbsp;With 12 matches played and 13 points earned, two wins in their two matches will see Delhi reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs. However, if DC lose to Mumbai on Wednesday, their fate will be sealed as they will be eliminated before their final league game against Punjab. A defeat to Mumbai will see Delhi reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win their final league match. While the same result will see Mumbai reach 16 points, meaning the final clash against Punjab will be a dead rubber.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-hasn-t-taken-any-decision-on-asia-cup-participation-yet-devajit-saikia-1747656081410">BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup</a>&nbsp;If rain plays any role and the match against MI is abandoned with a share of points, will also see DC on the brink of exit. In the scenario of sharing points, DC should beat the Punjab Kings on Saturday while needing the same opposition to beat Mumbai on Monday.&nbsp;&nbsp;In case DC beat MI on Wednesday, then the former will clinch a Playoffs spot on Saturday with a win against Punjab Kings. In case DC win against MI and lose against PBKS, then they will need the same opposition to beat MI on Monday.&nbsp;Mumbai Indians’ qualification scenario&nbsp;A win for the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday in the head-to-head contest against Delhi Capitals will seal their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. However, a defeat will put their fate out of their hands, needing Punjab to beat Delhi on Saturday, followed by a win against the same opposition on Monday in Jaipur. If rain plays spoilsport, it will favour MI as they will still have a point’s advantage over Delhi.

While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are already in the Playoffs, both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians now battle for the last remaining spot after results on Monday in IPL 2025. 

The picture for the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs is getting clear as Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals will scramble for the final spot after Monday's (May 19) result. The six-wicket win for SunRisers Hyderabad over Lucknow Super Giants officially ended the latter’s pursuit of a place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are already in the Playoffs, both Delhi and Mumbai now battle for the last remaining spot. What is the equation? Interestingly, both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians will go head-to-head on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium, meaning the winner of the contest will have a step in the Playoffs. However, Delhi’s defeat on Sunday against Gujarat has left them in a spot of bother as they will still need a favour from the Punjab Kings to make the Playoffs. At the time of writing, DC are on 13 points and MI are on 14 points, with both teams playing 12 matches. Key matches remaining May 21: MI vs DC, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 24: PBKS vs DC, SMS Stadium, Jaipur May 26: PBKS vs MI, SMS Stadium, Jaipur Delhi Capitals’ qualification scenario With 12 matches played and 13 points earned, two wins in their two matches will see Delhi reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs. However, if DC lose to Mumbai on Wednesday, their fate will be sealed as they will be eliminated before their final league game against Punjab. A defeat to Mumbai will see Delhi reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win their final league match. While the same result will see Mumbai reach 16 points, meaning the final clash against Punjab will be a dead rubber. ALSO READ | BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses report of India pulling out from Asia Cup If rain plays any role and the match against MI is abandoned with a share of points, will also see DC on the brink of exit. In the scenario of sharing points, DC should beat the Punjab Kings on Saturday while needing the same opposition to beat Mumbai on Monday. In case DC beat MI on Wednesday, then the former will clinch a Playoffs spot on Saturday with a win against Punjab Kings. In case DC win against MI and lose against PBKS, then they will need the same opposition to beat MI on Monday. Mumbai Indians’ qualification scenario A win for the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday in the head-to-head contest against Delhi Capitals will seal their place in the IPL 2025 Playoffs. However, a defeat will put their fate out of their hands, needing Punjab to beat Delhi on Saturday, followed by a win against the same opposition on Monday in Jaipur. If rain plays spoilsport, it will favour MI as they will still have a point’s advantage over Delhi.

While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are already in the Playoffs, both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians now battle for the last remaining spot after results on Monday in IPL 2025.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG

Former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar has pointed out how <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya" rel="dofollow">Hardik Pandya</a> made the home crowd cheer for him just one season after they tore into him by booing him throughout. While Mumbai Indians stood last on the points table in IPL 2024 when Hardik led the team for the first time, they are sitting in fourth place thus far and in touching distance of making the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> playoffs.
It all began when Hardik rejoined Mumbai (from Gujarat Titans) last year, with the MI management appointing him as the new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. However, the manner of that transition didn&rsquo;t seem to sit too well with the MI fans, with everyone jeering him at almost every venue he played at. Though Pandya kept his cool, considering his team&rsquo;s results haven&rsquo;t helped the cause, he made everyone cheer for him and the franchise this season.
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&ldquo;What we saw from last year to this year has been the fact that he also got the support of the crowd backing him. Last year, he would have been a little bit unsettled by the fact that the Mumbai crowd and the Mumbai supporters were not really backing him so much. But this year, they are all behind him. And they are all urging him to go on to win. They have got one game at home on the 21st,&rdquo; Sunil Gavaskar said on Star Sports, as quoted by the Indian Express.
<h2>Backing Pandya helped him and the team</h2>
Pandya receiving crowd backing has done wonders for him and the team, and the results are there for everyone to see. While the fans seem to have put everything behind them, their support helped Pandya fine-tune his leadership skills and help put them on the pedestal.&nbsp;
Gavaskar also praised Pandya&rsquo;s calm head for not overreacting to misfields or errors during the games.&nbsp;
&ldquo;And that is where we will see how they come back. And the way they have come back, we are talking about his thinking, and we are talking about how his calming influence is. That is because he has not shown any emotions on the field.&nbsp;
&ldquo;When there has been a misfield, when there has been a drop catch, he has just turned on his back, and he has gone back to his fielding position. A lot of times, when the captain has a little bit of gesticulations, then the fielder also gets a little bit nervous. But he hasn&rsquo;t done that. And so that&rsquo;s the reason why Mumbai have come back so well. They normally do that. And once again, this year, I am hoping, as a Mumbai Indians fan, that they will continue to go on to win,&rdquo; he added.
Meanwhile, Mumbai will play their next game against Delhi Capitals in a home game on Wednesday (May 21).&nbsp;

While MI stood last on the points table in IPL 2024, they are sitting in fourth place thus far and in touching distance of making the IPL 2025 playoffs. Sports, Cricket

Former India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar has pointed out how Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya made the home crowd cheer for him just one season after they tore into him by booing him throughout. While Mumbai Indians stood last on the points table in IPL 2024 when Hardik led the team for the first time, they are sitting in fourth place thus far and in touching distance of making the IPL 2025 playoffs. It all began when Hardik rejoined Mumbai (from Gujarat Titans) last year, with the MI management appointing him as the new captain, replacing Rohit Sharma. However, the manner of that transition didn’t seem to sit too well with the MI fans, with everyone jeering him at almost every venue he played at. Though Pandya kept his cool, considering his team’s results haven’t helped the cause, he made everyone cheer for him and the franchise this season. Also read | IPL 2025 gets underway with blockbuster RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru. Here’s what we know “What we saw from last year to this year has been the fact that he also got the support of the crowd backing him. Last year, he would have been a little bit unsettled by the fact that the Mumbai crowd and the Mumbai supporters were not really backing him so much. But this year, they are all behind him. And they are all urging him to go on to win. They have got one game at home on the 21st,” Sunil Gavaskar said on Star Sports, as quoted by the Indian Express. Backing Pandya helped him and the team Pandya receiving crowd backing has done wonders for him and the team, and the results are there for everyone to see. While the fans seem to have put everything behind them, their support helped Pandya fine-tune his leadership skills and help put them on the pedestal. Gavaskar also praised Pandya’s calm head for not overreacting to misfields or errors during the games. “And that is where we will see how they come back. And the way they have come back, we are talking about his thinking, and we are talking about how his calming influence is. That is because he has not shown any emotions on the field. “When there has been a misfield, when there has been a drop catch, he has just turned on his back, and he has gone back to his fielding position. A lot of times, when the captain has a little bit of gesticulations, then the fielder also gets a little bit nervous. But he hasn’t done that. And so that’s the reason why Mumbai have come back so well. They normally do that. And once again, this year, I am hoping, as a Mumbai Indians fan, that they will continue to go on to win,” he added. Meanwhile, Mumbai will play their next game against Delhi Capitals in a home game on Wednesday (May 21).

Gavaskar explains how MI captain Pandya made Mumbai fans cheer for him after booing throughout last season

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In a rain-interrupted match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Drizzle began at the start of the second innings and became heavier in the 14th over, leading to the first interruption.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Rain plays spoilsport</h2>
Rain returned again after the 18th over when GT needed 24 runs from 12 balls. Although GT were ahead of the par score for most of the innings, they fell behind by five runs when the game was stopped in the 18th over. With this win, GT moved to the top of the IPL points table, ending MI's six-match winning streak. Chasing a target of 156, GT skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened the innings.
Trent Boult struck early, removing Sudharsan for five -- his first single-digit score of the season. GT played steadily during the powerplay despite light drizzle and reached 29/1 after six overs. Gill and Jos Buttler added 72 runs for the second wicket before Ashwani Kumar dismissed Buttler for 30 (27), an innings that included three fours and a six. Sherfane Rutherford then launched an aggressive attack, smashing Will Jacks for 15 runs in his first over with two fours and a six.
The match was halted due to rain after the 14th over. GT skipper Gill held the innings together before being bowled by Jasprit Bumrah for 43 (46), which included three fours and a six. Shahrukh Khan joined Rutherford in the middle. Boult returned in the 16th over and dismissed Rutherford for 28 (15). Rahul Tewatia joined Khan, but Bumrah cleaned up Shahrukh in the 17th over. Rashid Khan then joined Tewatia at the crease.
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Bumrah finished with figures of 2/19. Ashwani Kumar delivered a brilliant yorker to dismiss Rashid Khan for 2. Boult, Bumrah, and Ashwani Kumar all picked up two wickets each. Earlier, fifties from Will Jacks and a cameo by Corbin Bosch powered MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs.
GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opened for MI, but Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rickelton on the second ball of the innings. Will Jacks, who was dropped on 0 by Sudharsan, joined Rohit at the crease. Arshad Khan removed Rohit for 7 (8) in the fourth over, bringing Suryakumar Yadav to the middle.
MI ended the powerplay at 56/2. Jacks and Suryakumar added 50 runs for the third wicket in just 26 balls. Mumbai were 89/2 after 10 overs. Jacks reached his fifty in the 11th over off 29 balls. In the same over, Sai Kishore removed Suryakumar for 35 (24), an innings that included five fours. Tilak Varma came to the crease, but Rashid Khan dismissed Jacks in the 12th over for 53 (35), which featured five fours and three sixes.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya joined Varma but fell for 1 to Sai Kishore. After Suryakumar's dismissal, MI struggled and lost wickets regularly. Gerald Coetzee removed Varma for 7 (7), and Corbin Bosch tried to stabilise the innings with Naman Dhir.
However, Dhir was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna for 7 (10) in the 17th over. Deepak Chahar joined Bosch, who smashed two sixes off Krishna in the final over but was run out for 27 (22). MI ended at 155/8. For GT, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler with 2/34, while all other bowlers picked up a wicket each. Brief scores: MI 155/8 (Will Jacks 53, Suryakumar Yadav 35; Sai Kishore 2/34) vs GT 132/6 in 18 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 30; Jasprit Bumrah 2/19) - GT won by 3 wickets via DLS.
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In a rain-interrupted match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing IPL. Cricket | Sports

In a rain-interrupted match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Drizzle began at the start of the second innings and became heavier in the 14th over, leading to the first interruption. Rain plays spoilsport Rain returned again after the 18th over when GT needed 24 runs from 12 balls. Although GT were ahead of the par score for most of the innings, they fell behind by five runs when the game was stopped in the 18th over. With this win, GT moved to the top of the IPL points table, ending MI's six-match winning streak. Chasing a target of 156, GT skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan opened the innings. Trent Boult struck early, removing Sudharsan for five -- his first single-digit score of the season. GT played steadily during the powerplay despite light drizzle and reached 29/1 after six overs. Gill and Jos Buttler added 72 runs for the second wicket before Ashwani Kumar dismissed Buttler for 30 (27), an innings that included three fours and a six. Sherfane Rutherford then launched an aggressive attack, smashing Will Jacks for 15 runs in his first over with two fours and a six. The match was halted due to rain after the 14th over. GT skipper Gill held the innings together before being bowled by Jasprit Bumrah for 43 (46), which included three fours and a six. Shahrukh Khan joined Rutherford in the middle. Boult returned in the 16th over and dismissed Rutherford for 28 (15). Rahul Tewatia joined Khan, but Bumrah cleaned up Shahrukh in the 17th over. Rashid Khan then joined Tewatia at the crease. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: RCB, PBKS in pole position as MI, GT and others fight for top four spots Bumrah finished with figures of 2/19. Ashwani Kumar delivered a brilliant yorker to dismiss Rashid Khan for 2. Boult, Bumrah, and Ashwani Kumar all picked up two wickets each. Earlier, fifties from Will Jacks and a cameo by Corbin Bosch powered MI to 155/8 in their 20 overs. GT skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to bowl. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton opened for MI, but Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rickelton on the second ball of the innings. Will Jacks, who was dropped on 0 by Sudharsan, joined Rohit at the crease. Arshad Khan removed Rohit for 7 (8) in the fourth over, bringing Suryakumar Yadav to the middle. MI ended the powerplay at 56/2. Jacks and Suryakumar added 50 runs for the third wicket in just 26 balls. Mumbai were 89/2 after 10 overs. Jacks reached his fifty in the 11th over off 29 balls. In the same over, Sai Kishore removed Suryakumar for 35 (24), an innings that included five fours. Tilak Varma came to the crease, but Rashid Khan dismissed Jacks in the 12th over for 53 (35), which featured five fours and three sixes. MI skipper Hardik Pandya joined Varma but fell for 1 to Sai Kishore. After Suryakumar's dismissal, MI struggled and lost wickets regularly. Gerald Coetzee removed Varma for 7 (7), and Corbin Bosch tried to stabilise the innings with Naman Dhir. However, Dhir was dismissed by Prasidh Krishna for 7 (10) in the 17th over. Deepak Chahar joined Bosch, who smashed two sixes off Krishna in the final over but was run out for 27 (22). MI ended at 155/8. For GT, Sai Kishore was the standout bowler with 2/34, while all other bowlers picked up a wicket each. Brief scores: MI 155/8 (Will Jacks 53, Suryakumar Yadav 35; Sai Kishore 2/34) vs GT 132/6 in 18 overs (Shubman Gill 43, Jos Buttler 30; Jasprit Bumrah 2/19) - GT won by 3 wickets via DLS. 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.

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans end Mumbai Indians' six-match winning run in last-ball thriller

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl" rel="dofollow">IPL </a>2025 Playoffs race is heating up, and tonight&rsquo;s (May 6) clash between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mumbai+indians" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mumbai Indians</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=gujarat+titans" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gujarat Titans</a> could be a game-changer for teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. If MI wins this key contest at the Wankhede Stadium, the points table could see a major shift, directly impacting the top-four race.
Currently, Mumbai Indians are in third place with 14 points from 11 matches. A win would take them to 16 points and top of the table, strengthening their position in the top two of the points table. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, sit fourth with 14 points and have played a game less than their opponents.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Here&rsquo;s how MI&rsquo;s win could affect other teams:</h2>
Delhi Capitals (5th place, 15 points)
If GT lose today, DC will have a golden chance to push into the top four. Their next match is against Gujarat on May 11. If Delhi win that, they&rsquo;ll jump to 15 points and leave GT at 14. But DC will still need to win their remaining two matches &ndash; against Punjab and Mumbai &ndash; to seal an IPL 2025 Playoff spot.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (6th place, 11 points)
KKR will benefit from an MI win, too. They can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all their remaining matches. For that to happen, they&rsquo;ll need GT and DC to lose at least two of their final three games.
Lucknow Super Giants (7th place, 10 points)
LSG are still in with an outside chance. But they must win all their remaining games to get to 16 points. On top of that, they&rsquo;ll need GT to lose all their matches, DC to lose two, and KKR to drop at least one game.
In short, an MI victory tonight doesn&rsquo;t just help them it opens the door for three other IPL teams in the playoff race.&nbsp;
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With the race for the IPL 2025 Playoffs intensifying, the outcome of the MI vs GT contest will have bearings on LSG, KKR and other teams' chances. Cricket | Sports

The IPL 2025 Playoffs race is heating up, and tonight’s (May 6) clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans could be a game-changer for teams like Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. If MI wins this key contest at the Wankhede Stadium, the points table could see a major shift, directly impacting the top-four race. Currently, Mumbai Indians are in third place with 14 points from 11 matches. A win would take them to 16 points and top of the table, strengthening their position in the top two of the points table. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, sit fourth with 14 points and have played a game less than their opponents. Here’s how MI’s win could affect other teams: Delhi Capitals (5th place, 15 points) If GT lose today, DC will have a golden chance to push into the top four. Their next match is against Gujarat on May 11. If Delhi win that, they’ll jump to 15 points and leave GT at 14. But DC will still need to win their remaining two matches – against Punjab and Mumbai – to seal an IPL 2025 Playoff spot. Also Read | 'I did think about leaving RCB': Virat Kohli makes shocking revelation Kolkata Knight Riders (6th place, 11 points) KKR will benefit from an MI win, too. They can reach a maximum of 17 points if they win all their remaining matches. For that to happen, they’ll need GT and DC to lose at least two of their final three games. Lucknow Super Giants (7th place, 10 points) LSG are still in with an outside chance. But they must win all their remaining games to get to 16 points. On top of that, they’ll need GT to lose all their matches, DC to lose two, and KKR to drop at least one game. In short, an MI victory tonight doesn’t just help them it opens the door for three other IPL teams in the playoff race.

IPL 2025 Playoffs scenario: What happens to LSG, KKR's chances if Mumbai Indians win MI vs GT match?

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> is seen by everyone as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the world currently, and because of this, he has become a role model for upcoming pacers. Bumrah is currently ranked as the No. 1 bowler in Test cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings.
On Thursday (May 1), when Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing IPL 2025, Bumrah was spotted giving a word of advice to RR pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tushar-deshpande">Tushar Deshpande</a>, who has not been in great form during the current season.
Though claiming a combined 38 wickets in his last two seasons at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK), pacer Deshpande has not had a good run in his new team in IPL 2025. In eight games, Deshpande has just six wickets and with an economy of more tahn 11.
Bumrah did have a few words to say for Deshpande post-match though. RR wicket-keeper batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dhruv-jurel">Dhruv Jurel</a> was also there.
<h2>Watch the video here:</h2>
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"Thoda mindset wise aggressive rehna hai. Aggressive in the sense, aisa nahi ke har ball pe danda uda do. But, main acha ball dalunga par main out karunga. Chal maar le, ek chakka marle, kitna maarega? Tu maar, theek hai, phir main aur jor se maarunga. (Need to be a bit more aggressive in terms of mindset. Aggressive doesn't mean trying to take a wicket on every single ball. It means thinking, 'I'll bowl a good ball, but I'll get you out. Go on, hit a six. How many can you hit? You hit me, fine, I'll come back harder)," Bumrah was filmed telling Deshpande, in a video posted on social media by Rajasthan Royals.
Bumrah has come back successfully from injury into the MI side. After coming back, MI have turned the tables around, winning six consecutive matches and smoothly sailing into the upper half of the IPL 2025 points table.
Bumrah has picked up 11 wickets in seven games at an economy of under 7.&nbsp;The 31-year-old had missed the initial few matches of the season, when MI had lost four of their initial five games. But his return has been coincidental with an astonishing change of fortunes, with MI matching their best-ever winning streak in the history of the IPL.

Cricket, Sports: Despite taking a combined 38 wickets in his previous two seasons at Chennai Super Kings, pacer Deshpande has struggled at his new franchise in IPL 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is seen by everyone as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the world currently, and because of this, he has become a role model for upcoming pacers. Bumrah is currently ranked as the No. 1 bowler in Test cricket by the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings. On Thursday (May 1), when Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing IPL 2025, Bumrah was spotted giving a word of advice to RR pacer Tushar Deshpande, who has not been in great form during the current season. Though claiming a combined 38 wickets in his last two seasons at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), pacer Deshpande has not had a good run in his new team in IPL 2025. In eight games, Deshpande has just six wickets and with an economy of more tahn 11. Bumrah did have a few words to say for Deshpande post-match though. RR wicket-keeper batter Dhruv Jurel was also there. Watch the video here: Powerful 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nPKlcoPaue — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 2, 2025 "Thoda mindset wise aggressive rehna hai. Aggressive in the sense, aisa nahi ke har ball pe danda uda do. But, main acha ball dalunga par main out karunga. Chal maar le, ek chakka marle, kitna maarega? Tu maar, theek hai, phir main aur jor se maarunga. (Need to be a bit more aggressive in terms of mindset. Aggressive doesn't mean trying to take a wicket on every single ball. It means thinking, 'I'll bowl a good ball, but I'll get you out. Go on, hit a six. How many can you hit? You hit me, fine, I'll come back harder)," Bumrah was filmed telling Deshpande, in a video posted on social media by Rajasthan Royals. Bumrah has come back successfully from injury into the MI side. After coming back, MI have turned the tables around, winning six consecutive matches and smoothly sailing into the upper half of the IPL 2025 points table. Bumrah has picked up 11 wickets in seven games at an economy of under 7. The 31-year-old had missed the initial few matches of the season, when MI had lost four of their initial five games. But his return has been coincidental with an astonishing change of fortunes, with MI matching their best-ever winning streak in the history of the IPL.

IPL 2025: 'Go on, hit me for a six', Jasprit Bumrah's 'motivational challenge' to ex-CSK player with fiery words-WATCH

Mumbai India have turned their season around unlike anyone in IPL 2025 - the five-time champions are now top of the points table after their sixth win on the trot. They had won just one game out of their first five but now, with 14 points in 11 games, look all set to make it to the playoffs.
<h2>How MI turned around their season?</h2>
In the first five games, MI opener Rohit Sharma was badly out for form with a best of just 17 runs and that hurt Mumbai Indians a lot.
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Also, in the first five games, MI only had one 40+ runs opening partnership and in the last six games - they have done so three times including one 100-run and one 50+ runs partnership.
Rohit himself has gotten better at scoring - he has three fifty-plus scores in last six innings including two 70s - clearly helping MI to get their mojo back.
The other player is Suryakumar Yadav whose form in the middle over has helped MI get back on the trot as well. While SKY has scored 25+ runs in each of his 11 innings this IPL 2025 season, he has managed to go past 40 five times in last six innings.
<h2>Return of Jasprit Bumrah</h2>
Bumrah did not play first four games for Mumbai Indians this season due to an injury he had picked in January earlier this year. The bowler was only available for fifth match onwards that was against RCB.
While the ace pacer wasn't able to make an instant impact, he did get better from the third match onwards. In last five games, Bumrah has given away runs at nearly 10 an over in only match while in rest of the four games, he economy has been less than 6.50 or 26 runs in four overs.
Bumrah has also taken 10 wickets in last five games - showing why he's regarded as one of the best to ever play the game.
The last time Mumbai Indians won six games on the trot in an IPL season was in 2017 edition and they had gone on to win the IPL trophy. They had also won six games on the trot in 2008 season as well but had failed to win the title.

The last time Mumbai Indians won six games on the trot in an IPL season was in 2017 edition and they had gone on to win the IPL trophy. Cricket Sports

Mumbai India have turned their season around unlike anyone in IPL 2025 - the five-time champions are now top of the points table after their sixth win on the trot. They had won just one game out of their first five but now, with 14 points in 11 games, look all set to make it to the playoffs. How MI turned around their season? In the first five games, MI opener Rohit Sharma was badly out for form with a best of just 17 runs and that hurt Mumbai Indians a lot. Also Read - IPL 2025 | SKY now holds Orange Cap and THIS unique record as well after overtaking Robin Uthappa Also, in the first five games, MI only had one 40+ runs opening partnership and in the last six games - they have done so three times including one 100-run and one 50+ runs partnership. Rohit himself has gotten better at scoring - he has three fifty-plus scores in last six innings including two 70s - clearly helping MI to get their mojo back. The other player is Suryakumar Yadav whose form in the middle over has helped MI get back on the trot as well. While SKY has scored 25+ runs in each of his 11 innings this IPL 2025 season, he has managed to go past 40 five times in last six innings. Return of Jasprit Bumrah Bumrah did not play first four games for Mumbai Indians this season due to an injury he had picked in January earlier this year. The bowler was only available for fifth match onwards that was against RCB. While the ace pacer wasn't able to make an instant impact, he did get better from the third match onwards. In last five games, Bumrah has given away runs at nearly 10 an over in only match while in rest of the four games, he economy has been less than 6.50 or 26 runs in four overs. Bumrah has also taken 10 wickets in last five games - showing why he's regarded as one of the best to ever play the game. The last time Mumbai Indians won six games on the trot in an IPL season was in 2017 edition and they had gone on to win the IPL trophy. They had also won six games on the trot in 2008 season as well but had failed to win the title.

IPL 2025 | 'From one in first five to win in last six': How Mumbai Indians turned the season around

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed a one-sided contest on Thursday (May 1), as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=rajasthan+royals" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rajasthan Royals </a>(RR) were outplayed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mumbai+indians" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mumbai Indians</a> (MI) in IPL 2025. Mumbai, led by Hardik Pandya, secured a dominant 100-run victory, knocking the Royals out of the tournament. But despite the defeat, RR had something to smile about. This wasn&rsquo;t just any game; it was their special&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-what-is-rajasthan-royals-pink-promise-cricket-rajasthan-royals-pink-jersey-pink-promise-mumbai-indians-ipl-2025-9023349" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pink Promise match</a>.
As part of this annual initiative, Rajasthan Royals pledged to light up six homes in Sambhar, a small town in Rajasthan, with solar power for every six hit during the match. By the end of the evening, a total of 13 sixes were struck, seven by Mumbai and six by Rajasthan, meaning 78 homes will soon be illuminated through this thoughtful effort.
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A Pink Parade for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PinkPromise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PinkPromise</a>! 💗 For the women of Sambhar. For the women of India. 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/asRRWaEcuu">pic.twitter.com/asRRWaEcuu</a>
&mdash; Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1918153027367666110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This isn&rsquo;t the first time RR have used cricket as a tool for change.
Last year, with support from Luminous, they lit up over 250 homes in rural Rajasthan. Now, thanks to this match, 78 more families will benefit through this initiative. Rajasthan Royals have perfectly used the reach and excitement of IPL to bring out a change.
While the match had its big moments, the real victory came off the field. In a tournament full of victory and defeat, this initiative stood out not just for the sixes hit, but for the homes it aims to brighten.
<h2>MI in the top two</h2>
With this win, Mumbai Indians have climbed to the top of the points table, extending their winning streak to six matches. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have been officially knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoff race.
Mumbai will now aim to win their remaining three league games and secure a spot in the top two, which would earn them a place in Qualifier 1, scheduled for May 20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Finishing in the top two provides a crucial advantage, a direct path to the final if you win Qualifier 1, and a second chance via Qualifier 2 if you don&rsquo;t.
As the playoff race heats up, it will be interesting to see how the points table turns up in the coming days, with multiple teams still in contention for the playoffs.

As part of this annual initiative, Rajasthan Royals pledged to light up six homes in Sambhar with solar power for every six hit during the match. Cricket Sports

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur witnessed a one-sided contest on Thursday (May 1), as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) were outplayed by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2025. Mumbai, led by Hardik Pandya, secured a dominant 100-run victory, knocking the Royals out of the tournament. But despite the defeat, RR had something to smile about. This wasn’t just any game; it was their special Pink Promise match. As part of this annual initiative, Rajasthan Royals pledged to light up six homes in Sambhar, a small town in Rajasthan, with solar power for every six hit during the match. By the end of the evening, a total of 13 sixes were struck, seven by Mumbai and six by Rajasthan, meaning 78 homes will soon be illuminated through this thoughtful effort. A Pink Parade for #PinkPromise! 💗 For the women of Sambhar. For the women of India. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/asRRWaEcuu — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 2, 2025 Also Read | IPL 2025 | What each team needs to make it to playoffs This isn’t the first time RR have used cricket as a tool for change. Last year, with support from Luminous, they lit up over 250 homes in rural Rajasthan. Now, thanks to this match, 78 more families will benefit through this initiative. Rajasthan Royals have perfectly used the reach and excitement of IPL to bring out a change. While the match had its big moments, the real victory came off the field. In a tournament full of victory and defeat, this initiative stood out not just for the sixes hit, but for the homes it aims to brighten. MI in the top two With this win, Mumbai Indians have climbed to the top of the points table, extending their winning streak to six matches. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have been officially knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoff race. Mumbai will now aim to win their remaining three league games and secure a spot in the top two, which would earn them a place in Qualifier 1, scheduled for May 20 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Finishing in the top two provides a crucial advantage, a direct path to the final if you win Qualifier 1, and a second chance via Qualifier 2 if you don’t. As the playoff race heats up, it will be interesting to see how the points table turns up in the coming days, with multiple teams still in contention for the playoffs.

How many homes will lit up after RR's Pink Promise game? Check out numbers

Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav has had a unique IPL 2025 so far. He has only three fifties in 11 innings batted but has managed to score 25+ runs in each of them - a new IPL record. SKY, as he is fondly called, overtook Robin Uthappa for the record who had hit 25+ runs in 10 consecutive innings for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2014.
SKY's runs - 475 of them - have come at a strike rate of 172.72 and an average of 67.85. He not only holds the Orange Cap (most runs in the season) but has the best strike rate among top five batters as well as the second best average.
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His scores this season have been: 29 (vs CSK), 48 (vs GT), 27 not out (vs KKR), 67 (vs LSG), 28 (vs RCB), 40 (vs DC), 26 (vs SRH), 68 not out (vs CSK), 40 not out (vs SRH), 54 vs (LSG) ad 48 not out (vs RR).
He has played an important part as MI have turned around their IPL 2025 season. Mumbai, from losing four games in their first five, have now won six games on the trot. They currently sit at the top of 10-team points table with 14 points from seven wins out of 11 games played. With only three more games left for them in the season, MI look all but through the playoffs.
The win against RR on Thursday (May 1) took their winning streak to six - only the third time in the franchise history they have done so.
The last time Mumbai Indians won six games on the trot in an IPL season was in 2017 edition and they had gone on to win the IPL trophy. They had also won six games on the trot in 2008 season as well but had failed to win the title.

MI batter SKY overtook Robin Uthappa for the record who had hit 25+ runs in 10 consecutive innings for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2014. Cricket Sports

Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav has had a unique IPL 2025 so far. He has only three fifties in 11 innings batted but has managed to score 25+ runs in each of them - a new IPL record. SKY, as he is fondly called, overtook Robin Uthappa for the record who had hit 25+ runs in 10 consecutive innings for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2014. SKY's runs - 475 of them - have come at a strike rate of 172.72 and an average of 67.85. He not only holds the Orange Cap (most runs in the season) but has the best strike rate among top five batters as well as the second best average. Also Read - IPL 2025 | 'The middle order - myself...,' Riyan Parag opens on disappointing season, blames... His scores this season have been: 29 (vs CSK), 48 (vs GT), 27 not out (vs KKR), 67 (vs LSG), 28 (vs RCB), 40 (vs DC), 26 (vs SRH), 68 not out (vs CSK), 40 not out (vs SRH), 54 vs (LSG) ad 48 not out (vs RR). He has played an important part as MI have turned around their IPL 2025 season. Mumbai, from losing four games in their first five, have now won six games on the trot. They currently sit at the top of 10-team points table with 14 points from seven wins out of 11 games played. With only three more games left for them in the season, MI look all but through the playoffs. The win against RR on Thursday (May 1) took their winning streak to six - only the third time in the franchise history they have done so. The last time Mumbai Indians won six games on the trot in an IPL season was in 2017 edition and they had gone on to win the IPL trophy. They had also won six games on the trot in 2008 season as well but had failed to win the title.

IPL 2025 | SKY now holds Orange Cap and THIS unique record as well after overtaking Robin Uthappa

Cricket has had many heroes in its almost 150-year-old history, but has anyone been as good as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a>? Former Australia keeper and three-time World Cup winner Adam Gilchrist doesn&rsquo;t think so. Considering the ageless greats in Wasim Akram, Malcolm Marshall and even Glenn McGrath&rsquo;s numbers and impact on the game, they are all probably second to Bumrah, who Gilchrist calls perhaps the greatest of all time, let alone from India.
Bumrah is a generational talent. Not that the game hasn&rsquo;t seen more lethal pacers or probably more consistent and prolific wicket-takers than him, but how quickly he changes the game&rsquo;s equation separates him from the rest.
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Bumrah was nursing a back injury he sustained during the final BGT Test Down early this year (in Sydney) and missed out on all action since. Even though he failed to regain full fitness in the lead-up to IPL 2025, missing a few matches earlier, his impact since his return is there for everyone to see.&nbsp; Having played seven games on the trot since returning, Bumrah has picked 11 wickets at 17.73, including a four-wicket haul.
<h2>'Best ever'</h2>
Speaking highly of the Indian quick, who spearheads the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a>&rsquo; bowling attack, the team that now sits at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 contested matches, Gilchrist said Bumrah is the Sir Donald Bradman of the bowlers and that everyone is lucky watching the greatness unfold in front of their eyes.
"He's maybe the best bowler, fast bowler of all time,&rdquo; Gilchrist said on Cricbuzz.
&ldquo;When you start stacking up the statistics and the varying conditions that he has to go out and execute those skills in, I guess you look at Sir Donald Bradman's numbers compared to his peers, and he's just so far ahead, so I think Bumrah is sort of in that category across all the different variations that you get in conditions and pitches that you've got to bowl on. He's significantly further ahead than the peers around him, so that tells you we are truly watching greatness,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, Bumrah picked up two wickets, both coming off successive balls in his first over. He first removed RR captain Riyan Parag, caught off a bouncer, before sending the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer on a first-ball duck.&nbsp;
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Cameraman: Where did it go? SKY: Right here! 😉 🎥 Surya Kumar Yadav&rsquo;s sharp take left everyone guessing 😮 Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/t4j49gXHDu">https://t.co/t4j49gXHDu</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRvMI</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mipaltan</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/surya_14kumar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@surya_14kumar</a> <a href="https://t.co/8PkZy0O5Tu">pic.twitter.com/8PkZy0O5Tu</a>
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Though he missed out on his hat-trick against RR, Bumrah&rsquo;s double-wicket-over floored the hosts, who lost the match by an embarrassing 100 runs, getting knocked out of the tournament with that.&nbsp;

Not that cricket hasn’t seen more consistent bowlers than Bumrah, but how quickly he changes the game’s equation separates him from the rest. Sports, Cricket

Cricket has had many heroes in its almost 150-year-old history, but has anyone been as good as Jasprit Bumrah? Former Australia keeper and three-time World Cup winner Adam Gilchrist doesn’t think so. Considering the ageless greats in Wasim Akram, Malcolm Marshall and even Glenn McGrath’s numbers and impact on the game, they are all probably second to Bumrah, who Gilchrist calls perhaps the greatest of all time, let alone from India. Bumrah is a generational talent. Not that the game hasn’t seen more lethal pacers or probably more consistent and prolific wicket-takers than him, but how quickly he changes the game’s equation separates him from the rest. Also read | Vaibhav Suryavanshi goes from record IPL hundred to second-ball duck in two games as RR knocked out Bumrah was nursing a back injury he sustained during the final BGT Test Down early this year (in Sydney) and missed out on all action since. Even though he failed to regain full fitness in the lead-up to IPL 2025, missing a few matches earlier, his impact since his return is there for everyone to see. Having played seven games on the trot since returning, Bumrah has picked 11 wickets at 17.73, including a four-wicket haul. 'Best ever' Speaking highly of the Indian quick, who spearheads the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, the team that now sits at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 contested matches, Gilchrist said Bumrah is the Sir Donald Bradman of the bowlers and that everyone is lucky watching the greatness unfold in front of their eyes. "He's maybe the best bowler, fast bowler of all time,” Gilchrist said on Cricbuzz. “When you start stacking up the statistics and the varying conditions that he has to go out and execute those skills in, I guess you look at Sir Donald Bradman's numbers compared to his peers, and he's just so far ahead, so I think Bumrah is sort of in that category across all the different variations that you get in conditions and pitches that you've got to bowl on. He's significantly further ahead than the peers around him, so that tells you we are truly watching greatness,” he continued. Also read | ‘We don’t buy superstars, we make them,’ RR coach's cheeky remark after IPL 2025 playoff elimination Meanwhile, against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, Bumrah picked up two wickets, both coming off successive balls in his first over. He first removed RR captain Riyan Parag, caught off a bouncer, before sending the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer on a first-ball duck. Cameraman: Where did it go? SKY: Right here! 😉 🎥 Surya Kumar Yadav’s sharp take left everyone guessing 😮 Updates ▶ https://t.co/t4j49gXHDu#TATAIPL | #RRvMI | @mipaltan | @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/8PkZy0O5Tu — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 1, 2025 Though he missed out on his hat-trick against RR, Bumrah’s double-wicket-over floored the hosts, who lost the match by an embarrassing 100 runs, getting knocked out of the tournament with that.

Better than McGrath, Marshall? Gilchrist showers highest praise on ‘all-time great' Jasprit Bumrah

Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to end the home team's playoffs hopes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Jaipur on Thursday (May 1).
Batting first, MI scored 217 for two. In reply, RR were all out for 117 in 16.1 overs as MI closed in on securing a playoffs berth - their sixth win on the trot.
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<h2>MI's top four lit up Jaipur</h2>
MI rode on brisk half-centuries from Rohit Sharma (53 off 36 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 38) as the duo added 166 runs in almost 12 overs for the opening wicket, After both of them departed inside five balls, RR did have an opening but could not make use of it.
Skipper Hardik Pandya joined forces with Suryakumar Yadav in the middle as the pair added unbeaten 94 runs off the remaining 44 balls. Both the players finished not out on 48 in exact 28 balls.
<h2>RR could never get going in chase</h2>
Last match's hero Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a second-ball duck and RR could never really get going. By the tie powerplay ended, half of home side was back in the dugout for just 62 runs on the board.
The chase was never going to happen and it was a matter of time before MI bowled them out for 117 in 16 overs - the delay was largely caused by Jofra Archer's 27-ball 30 innings - the highest individual score for RR on the night.
With the loss, RR's dream of making it to the playoffs shattered while Mumbai took one step closer to it. The five-time champions now sit top of the 10-team points table with seven wins in 11 games including six wins in last six matches.
The turnaround is sensational given that MI had lost four of their first five games to start the IPL 2025 season.
(With inputs from agency)

IPL 2025: Batting first, MI scored 217 for two. In reply, RR were all out for 117 in 16.1 overs as MI closed in on securing a playoffs berth.

Mumbai Indians crushed Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs to end the home team's playoffs hopes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Jaipur on Thursday (May 1). Batting first, MI scored 217 for two. In reply, RR were all out for 117 in 16.1 overs as MI closed in on securing a playoffs berth - their sixth win on the trot. Also Read - EXPLAINED: What is Rajasthan Royals Pink promise? MI's top four lit up Jaipur MI rode on brisk half-centuries from Rohit Sharma (53 off 36 balls) and Ryan Rickelton (61 off 38) as the duo added 166 runs in almost 12 overs for the opening wicket, After both of them departed inside five balls, RR did have an opening but could not make use of it. Skipper Hardik Pandya joined forces with Suryakumar Yadav in the middle as the pair added unbeaten 94 runs off the remaining 44 balls. Both the players finished not out on 48 in exact 28 balls. RR could never get going in chase Last match's hero Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for a second-ball duck and RR could never really get going. By the tie powerplay ended, half of home side was back in the dugout for just 62 runs on the board. The chase was never going to happen and it was a matter of time before MI bowled them out for 117 in 16 overs - the delay was largely caused by Jofra Archer's 27-ball 30 innings - the highest individual score for RR on the night. With the loss, RR's dream of making it to the playoffs shattered while Mumbai took one step closer to it. The five-time champions now sit top of the 10-team points table with seven wins in 11 games including six wins in last six matches. The turnaround is sensational given that MI had lost four of their first five games to start the IPL 2025 season. (With inputs from agency)

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In the Pink city of Jaipur, as fans rushed into the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, eager to watch a thrilling clash between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=rajasthan+royals" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rajasthan Royals</a> (RR) and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=mumbai+indians" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mumbai Indians</a> (MI) on Thursday (May 1) they expected a normal game of IPL, but what they experienced was more than just a cricket match it was a powerful move that stood for a meaningful cause.&nbsp;
The Royals took the field wearing all-pink jerseys. But this wasn't just any fashion statement. Indeed, it was part of their annual &lsquo;Pink Promise&rsquo; match, an effort to support and celebrate women-led change across Rajasthan.
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All-Pink for the women of Rajasthan, for Pinky Devi, for our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PinkPromise?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PinkPromise</a> 💗 Every six hit will power six homes with solar energy today 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/5ZyYccbza1">pic.twitter.com/5ZyYccbza1</a>
&mdash; Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals/status/1917949957908337093?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2>What is the Pink Promise?</h2>
The 'Pink Promise' is an initiative by Rajasthan Royals, supported by their charity wing, the Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF). It uses the IPL&rsquo;s popularity to talk about important social issues, especially the empowerment of women in rural areas of Rajasthan.
This year, the Royals pledged to donate ₹100 from every ticket sold for the match against MI to support women-led development projects. Also, money earned from the sale of their special pink jerseys will go towards these causes.
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The Royals also promised something unique for every six hits during the match; no matter which team hits it, they would light up six homes in the Sambhar region with solar power. That means every big hit was not just for runs, but also for change.
Last year, with support from Luminous, the Royals lit up over 250 homes in Rajasthan through this campaign, proving to us that cricket can drive real change.
This isn&rsquo;t the first time RR have worn special kits for a cause. Over the years, they&rsquo;ve used their jersey to send powerful messages. The pink jersey, now a yearly tradition, stands for gender equality and support for rural communities
Sports as a medium for social change
Sport has the power to bring people together. It creates moments of unity, excitement, and emotion. That&rsquo;s why using the IPL to raise awareness is so effective.
And RR isn&rsquo;t alone in this journey. Other IPL teams have also stepped up:
<ol>
<li>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wore blue in 2021 to honour Covid-19 frontline workers, and they still wear green once a year to promote their 'Go Green' campaign.</li>
<li>Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) wore lavender in 2015 to raise awareness about cancer, led by cancer survivor <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=yuvraj+singh" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Yuvraj Singh</a>.</li>
<li>Mumbai Indians (MI) invited 19,000 students from NGOs for their match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as part of their &lsquo;Education and Sports for All&rsquo; initiative with the Reliance Foundation.</li>
<li>&nbsp;In IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals again made headlines by wearing a rainbow jersey to promote inclusivity in cricket and society.</li>
<li>Gujarat Titans (GT) wore lavender jerseys in IPL 2023 to support cancer awareness.</li>
</ol>
With this initiative, Rajsthan Royals aims to maximise this initiative so many people see it, talk about it and lead their way for women empowerment in Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan Royals took the field wearing all-pink jerseys. But this wasn't just any fashion statement. Indeed, it was part of their annual ‘Pink Promise’ match. Sports Cricket

In the Pink city of Jaipur, as fans rushed into the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, eager to watch a thrilling clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (May 1) they expected a normal game of IPL, but what they experienced was more than just a cricket match it was a powerful move that stood for a meaningful cause. The Royals took the field wearing all-pink jerseys. But this wasn't just any fashion statement. Indeed, it was part of their annual ‘Pink Promise’ match, an effort to support and celebrate women-led change across Rajasthan. All-Pink for the women of Rajasthan, for Pinky Devi, for our #PinkPromise 💗 Every six hit will power six homes with solar energy today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5ZyYccbza1 — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 1, 2025 What is the Pink Promise? The 'Pink Promise' is an initiative by Rajasthan Royals, supported by their charity wing, the Royal Rajasthan Foundation (RRF). It uses the IPL’s popularity to talk about important social issues, especially the empowerment of women in rural areas of Rajasthan. This year, the Royals pledged to donate ₹100 from every ticket sold for the match against MI to support women-led development projects. Also, money earned from the sale of their special pink jerseys will go towards these causes. Also Read | IPL 2025 | Who is Rahu Sharma - the MI net bowler who replaced Vignesh Puthur for rest of the season The Royals also promised something unique for every six hits during the match; no matter which team hits it, they would light up six homes in the Sambhar region with solar power. That means every big hit was not just for runs, but also for change. Last year, with support from Luminous, the Royals lit up over 250 homes in Rajasthan through this campaign, proving to us that cricket can drive real change. This isn’t the first time RR have worn special kits for a cause. Over the years, they’ve used their jersey to send powerful messages. The pink jersey, now a yearly tradition, stands for gender equality and support for rural communities Sports as a medium for social change Sport has the power to bring people together. It creates moments of unity, excitement, and emotion. That’s why using the IPL to raise awareness is so effective. And RR isn’t alone in this journey. Other IPL teams have also stepped up: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wore blue in 2021 to honour Covid-19 frontline workers, and they still wear green once a year to promote their 'Go Green' campaign. Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) wore lavender in 2015 to raise awareness about cancer, led by cancer survivor Yuvraj Singh. Mumbai Indians (MI) invited 19,000 students from NGOs for their match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as part of their ‘Education and Sports for All’ initiative with the Reliance Foundation. In IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals again made headlines by wearing a rainbow jersey to promote inclusivity in cricket and society. Gujarat Titans (GT) wore lavender jerseys in IPL 2023 to support cancer awareness. With this initiative, Rajsthan Royals aims to maximise this initiative so many people see it, talk about it and lead their way for women empowerment in Rajasthan.

EXPLAINED: What is Rajasthan Royals Pink promise?

Mumbai Indians have announced Raghu Sharma as the replacement for spinner Vignesh Puthur for the rest of the IPL 2025 season. This comes after Puthur, who earlier in the season made a memorable debut for MI, developed stress reactions in his shins. The news was confirmed by the franchise in a release.
"Vignesh will continue to be with the team to focus on his recovery and rehabilitation with the Mumbai Indians medical and S&amp;C team," the franchise said in a statement.
In the six five matches he played in IPL 2025, Puthur took six wickets including a three-wicket haul on the debut against Chennai Super Kings.
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<h2>Who is Raghu Sharma?</h2>
Raghu has been a net bowler for Mumbai Indians and was picked for his base price of INR 30 lakh.
"He has played 11 First-Class, nine List A and three T20s for Punjab and Pondicherry. He has picked five five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls in his First-Class career so far. The 32-year-old also had a good outing in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy for Punjab, picking 14 wickets in eight matches," read the franchise statement.
<h2>Where to Mumbai stands in playoff race?</h2>
Mumbai Indians have had a season of two halves. After winning only one game in the first five matches, they have won all of their last five matches and stand third on the 10-team points table with six wins and four losses.
They have four more matches left in the season and if they manage to win at least two of them, the five-time champions will have more than better chance to making it to the playoffs.
Their chances have also been boosted by Rohit Sharma's return to form along with on fire Suryakumar Yadav. With evergreen Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in their element, Hardik Pandya's team look formidable and a title contender once again.

Raghu Sharma has been a net bowler for Mumbai Indians and was picked for his base price of INR 30 lakh. He replaced injured spinner Vignesh Puthur.

Mumbai Indians have announced Raghu Sharma as the replacement for spinner Vignesh Puthur for the rest of the IPL 2025 season. This comes after Puthur, who earlier in the season made a memorable debut for MI, developed stress reactions in his shins. The news was confirmed by the franchise in a release. "Vignesh will continue to be with the team to focus on his recovery and rehabilitation with the Mumbai Indians medical and S&C team," the franchise said in a statement. In the six five matches he played in IPL 2025, Puthur took six wickets including a three-wicket haul on the debut against Chennai Super Kings. Also Read - IPL 2025 | 'Baby AB' Brevis takes 'catch of the season' for CSK - WATCH Who is Raghu Sharma? Raghu has been a net bowler for Mumbai Indians and was picked for his base price of INR 30 lakh. "He has played 11 First-Class, nine List A and three T20s for Punjab and Pondicherry. He has picked five five-wicket hauls and three 10-wicket hauls in his First-Class career so far. The 32-year-old also had a good outing in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy for Punjab, picking 14 wickets in eight matches," read the franchise statement. Where to Mumbai stands in playoff race? Mumbai Indians have had a season of two halves. After winning only one game in the first five matches, they have won all of their last five matches and stand third on the 10-team points table with six wins and four losses. They have four more matches left in the season and if they manage to win at least two of them, the five-time champions will have more than better chance to making it to the playoffs. Their chances have also been boosted by Rohit Sharma's return to form along with on fire Suryakumar Yadav. With evergreen Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in their element, Hardik Pandya's team look formidable and a title contender once again.

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