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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

India and Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has urged all Punjabis to support their IPL franchise in helping them chase their dream of winning an IPL title. Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;&nbsp;PBKS sealed their Qualifier 1 ticket and will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a top-of-the-line clash on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Unlike previous seasons, where Punjab languished in the second half of the table, sometimes narrowly missing out on the top-four spot, they stamped their authority this time under the new leadership.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-pbks-vs-rcb-mullanpur-gears-up-for-iyer-kohli-face-off-in-qualifier-1-match-preview-1748494470539">IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview</a> &nbsp;With Ricky Ponting as the new head coach and Shreyas Iyer as the skipper, Punjab unlocked their beast mode this season, looking strong to put its hands on an IPL trophy for the first time. For them to reach the IPL 2025 final, they must utilise their home advantage against the RCB and beat them; however, should they lose, they will get another chance to reach the summit clash in Qualifier 2.<h2>Arshdeep’s message for fans &nbsp;</h2>Punjab is closing in on winning their maiden IPL title, a monumental feat for any team, and it’s not possible without their fans’ support.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Arshdeep replied to one of the fans on Snapchat, thanking the person, who happened to be a non-Punjabi and staying afar, for backing PBKS in the playoffs. While he acknowledged it, he also urged all Punjabis to back the team.&nbsp; &nbsp;Picking on those homegrown fans who support other teams outside of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep asked them to come together and back his team in the Qualifier 1 and later in the mega final, should they qualify. &nbsp;“Thank you for supporting us. You’re not Punjabi, but you’re still supporting Punjab, whereas there are a lot of people who don’t support Punjab and have different favourite teams. I would like to urge them to support Punjab, their state, their team, and come in big numbers to see us win,” Arshdeep responded to a fan. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sorry Arshdeep Singh, I have always supported you. But fans are earned not begged. Jammu Kashmir doesn&#39;t have a IPL team, doesn&#39;t means that we will not support anyone. Similarly if someone from Punjab is supporting CSK, it&#39;s because CSK has earned them. <a href="https://t.co/wueGh5xEWZ">pic.twitter.com/wueGh5xEWZ</a>&mdash; Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelflessCricket/status/1927752027880280215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal’s return to the playing XI will boost Punjab’s confidence heading into the Qualifier 1. Though he returns from a wrist injury, for which he had to miss a couple of games, Punjab would miss its overseas all-rounder Marco Jansen, who returned home to prepare for the WTC Final against Australia.

Arshdeep Singh urges Punjabis to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream

India and Punjab Kings (PBKS) seamer Arshdeep Singh has urged all Punjabis to support their IPL franchise in helping them chase their dream of winning an IPL title. Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014. PBKS sealed their Qualifier 1 ticket and will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a top-of-the-line clash on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Unlike previous seasons, where Punjab languished in the second half of the table, sometimes narrowly missing out on the top-four spot, they stamped their authority this time under the new leadership. Also read | IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview With Ricky Ponting as the new head coach and Shreyas Iyer as the skipper, Punjab unlocked their beast mode this season, looking strong to put its hands on an IPL trophy for the first time. For them to reach the IPL 2025 final, they must utilise their home advantage against the RCB and beat them; however, should they lose, they will get another chance to reach the summit clash in Qualifier 2. Arshdeep’s message for fans Punjab is closing in on winning their maiden IPL title, a monumental feat for any team, and it’s not possible without their fans’ support. Meanwhile, Arshdeep replied to one of the fans on Snapchat, thanking the person, who happened to be a non-Punjabi and staying afar, for backing PBKS in the playoffs. While he acknowledged it, he also urged all Punjabis to back the team. Picking on those homegrown fans who support other teams outside of Punjab Kings, Arshdeep asked them to come together and back his team in the Qualifier 1 and later in the mega final, should they qualify. “Thank you for supporting us. You’re not Punjabi, but you’re still supporting Punjab, whereas there are a lot of people who don’t support Punjab and have different favourite teams. I would like to urge them to support Punjab, their state, their team, and come in big numbers to see us win,” Arshdeep responded to a fan. WATCH VIDEO -

Arshdeep’s PBKS topped the IPL 2025 points table with nine wins from 14 contested matches and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2014.&nbsp;

Qualifier 1: Arshdeep Singh urges ‘Punjabis’ to support PBKS in chasing their IPL dream

Mullanpur in New Chandigarh gears up for IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the travelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (May 29). The top two teams this season will face off for a place in the tournament final, with both chasing a common dream – a maiden IPL title. Here is the match preview of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between Punjab and Bengaluru.<h2>Preview &nbsp;</h2>Beginning with the Qualifier 1 hosts, PBKS, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit has played some incredible cricket thus far this season, winning nine out of the 14 matches contested and staying at the top of the points table for the second time in tournament history.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ipl-2025-ravi-ashwin-defends-digvesh-rathi-in-jitesh-sharma-run-out-incident-1748453549227">IPL 2025: Ravi Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi in Jitesh Sharma run-out incident</a> &nbsp;Despite lagging big names on the team sheet, Iyer’s Punjab stamped its authority with local talent, with as many as half a dozen uncapped cricketers making the right noises in IPL 2025. While their punt on Shashank Singh paid dividends, throwing weight behind players like Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera has done wonders for them.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, with an effective Indian bowling attack at its disposal, including two expensive purchases in Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, Punjab tasted enormous success in IPL 2025. Although they will miss seamer Marco Jansen for the playoffs as he returned home to prepare for the WTC Final, Chahal’s return to the XI should boost their confidence against high-flying RCB.<h3>RCB – the wonder team &nbsp;</h3>On the other hand, the RCB side has done the unthinkable, becoming the first team ever to win all away matches in an IPL edition. After completing their highest successful run chase in IPL in their last league game against LSG, RCB finished inside the top two, ahead of Gujarat Titans, who, for the longest time this season, stayed at the top of the table. &nbsp;They have their worries in their batters, including their captain’s form, but considering how well Virat Kohli is scoring runs and what Jitesh Sharma did in their last game, RCB would bank on them to replicate past form. &nbsp;Besides, the return of Josh Hazlewood will boost their chances, as RCB aim to maintain their winning run on away venues this season. &nbsp;Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – &nbsp;PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh &nbsp;RCB - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara/Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma

IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview

Mullanpur in New Chandigarh gears up for IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the travelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (May 29). The top two teams this season will face off for a place in the tournament final, with both chasing a common dream – a maiden IPL title. Here is the match preview of IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 between Punjab and Bengaluru. Preview Beginning with the Qualifier 1 hosts, PBKS, the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit has played some incredible cricket thus far this season, winning nine out of the 14 matches contested and staying at the top of the points table for the second time in tournament history. Also read | IPL 2025: Ravi Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi in Jitesh Sharma run-out incident Despite lagging big names on the team sheet, Iyer’s Punjab stamped its authority with local talent, with as many as half a dozen uncapped cricketers making the right noises in IPL 2025. While their punt on Shashank Singh paid dividends, throwing weight behind players like Priyansh Arya and Nehal Wadhera has done wonders for them. Besides, with an effective Indian bowling attack at its disposal, including two expensive purchases in Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, Punjab tasted enormous success in IPL 2025. Although they will miss seamer Marco Jansen for the playoffs as he returned home to prepare for the WTC Final, Chahal’s return to the XI should boost their confidence against high-flying RCB. RCB – the wonder team On the other hand, the RCB side has done the unthinkable, becoming the first team ever to win all away matches in an IPL edition. After completing their highest successful run chase in IPL in their last league game against LSG, RCB finished inside the top two, ahead of Gujarat Titans, who, for the longest time this season, stayed at the top of the table. They have their worries in their batters, including their captain’s form, but considering how well Virat Kohli is scoring runs and what Jitesh Sharma did in their last game, RCB would bank on them to replicate past form. Besides, the return of Josh Hazlewood will boost their chances, as RCB aim to maintain their winning run on away venues this season. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – PBKS - Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Kyle Jamieson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh RCB - Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, Mayank Agarawal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (c), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara/Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma

The top two teams this season will face off for a place in the tournament final, with both chasing a common dream – a maiden IPL title.

IPL 2025, PBKS vs RCB: Mullanpur gears up for Iyer-Kohli face-off in Qualifier 1 – Preview

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has lauded the camaraderie between him and coach Ricky Ponting as the team ended IPL 2025 regular season at top of the points table. Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played."The camaraderie has been there for the past few years between Ricky and I, he gives me a lot of freedom. He lets me be decisive on the field, all these things have culminated in a great way," Iyer said post-match after their win against Mumbai Indians on May 26.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-punjab-kings-ipl-2025-real-reason-why-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-left-kkr-despite-winning-ipl-2024-1748347356816">'Felt underappreciated,' Ex-player on why PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer left KKR despite winning IPL 2024</a>"Every individual stepped up at the right time. Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We've had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too."Ricky has been fantastic with player management, it's important for me to get trust too. That happened with the wins early on. Had conversations with them too. You have to maintain good relationships throughout. I feel the dressing room has been top notch throughout. When you are down in the dumps, it is easy to backstab each other," he added.Iyer has led from the front in the ongoing season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.Iyer has worked Ponting in the past at Delhi Capitals where he played from 2015 to 2021 before being with KKR for three seasons from 2022 onwards. The batter was let go by KKR ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction was bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 27 crore.

Punjab, under skipper Shreyas Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has lauded the camaraderie between him and coach Ricky Ponting as the team ended IPL 2025 regular season at top of the points table. Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played. "The camaraderie has been there for the past few years between Ricky and I, he gives me a lot of freedom. He lets me be decisive on the field, all these things have culminated in a great way," Iyer said post-match after their win against Mumbai Indians on May 26. Also Read - 'Felt underappreciated,' Ex-player on why PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer left KKR despite winning IPL 2024 "Every individual stepped up at the right time. Starting from game one, we've been in the mindset of wanting to win despite the situation. We've had players putting their hands up when we were in the dumps. Kudos to support staff and management too. "Ricky has been fantastic with player management, it's important for me to get trust too. That happened with the wins early on. Had conversations with them too. You have to maintain good relationships throughout. I feel the dressing room has been top notch throughout. When you are down in the dumps, it is easy to backstab each other," he added. Iyer has led from the front in the ongoing season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well. Iyer has worked Ponting in the past at Delhi Capitals where he played from 2015 to 2021 before being with KKR for three seasons from 2022 onwards. The batter was let go by KKR ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction was bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 27 crore.

Punjab, under skipper Shreyas Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played.

'When we were in the dumps...,' Skipper Iyer speaks on PBK finishing top of IPL 2025 points table

Former India player Robin Uthappa believes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was 'underappreciated' at his previous team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The statement comes a day after Punjab finished as the table toppers of IPL 2025 and secured a place in Qualifier 1."Shreyas has always been an exceptional captain. You always sensed that he felt underappreciated at KKR despite adding value there," Uthappa said while talking to JioHotstar. "He moved to a franchise where not much had been achieved historically, and then went on to win it for them. That says a lot about his leadership and belief," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/elegance-over-power-the-rise-of-sai-sudharsan-in-india-cricket-set-up-1748326266888">Elegance over Power: The rise of Sai Sudharsan in India cricket set-up</a>Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played. They lost the last match by six wickets against DC and looked to lose momentum at the wrong time but the win against a resurgent MI gives them confidence going into the playoffs."You want momentum at the right point in the tournament and the right kind of impetus going into the play-offs. Punjab started the tournament exceptionally well, lost a bit of steam towards the back end of the league stage, but regained momentum just before the play-offs," said Uthappa."Granted, they're losing a player or two to national duty, but even within the squad, the batting line-up looks really solid. For me, Arshdeep Singh hasn't quite fired yet, and that actually augurs well for Punjab. It means he's due for a big performance and will be raring to go in crucial games," he added.

Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.

Former India player Robin Uthappa believes that Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was 'underappreciated' at his previous team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The statement comes a day after Punjab finished as the table toppers of IPL 2025 and secured a place in Qualifier 1. "Shreyas has always been an exceptional captain. You always sensed that he felt underappreciated at KKR despite adding value there," Uthappa said while talking to JioHotstar. "He moved to a franchise where not much had been achieved historically, and then went on to win it for them. That says a lot about his leadership and belief," he added. Also Read - Elegance over Power: The rise of Sai Sudharsan in India cricket set-up Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well. Punjab, under skipper Iyer, finished the season with 19 points from nine wins, one no result and four losses out of 14 games played. They lost the last match by six wickets against DC and looked to lose momentum at the wrong time but the win against a resurgent MI gives them confidence going into the playoffs. "You want momentum at the right point in the tournament and the right kind of impetus going into the play-offs. Punjab started the tournament exceptionally well, lost a bit of steam towards the back end of the league stage, but regained momentum just before the play-offs," said Uthappa. "Granted, they're losing a player or two to national duty, but even within the squad, the batting line-up looks really solid. For me, Arshdeep Singh hasn't quite fired yet, and that actually augurs well for Punjab. It means he's due for a big performance and will be raring to go in crucial games," he added.

Iyer has led from the front in the season, scoring 514 runs in 14 games - the most for PBKS - at an average of 51 and a strike rate of 172. He has scored five fifties in the season as well.

'Felt underappreciated,' Ex-player on why PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer left KKR despite winning IPL 2024

Punjab Kings (PBKS) booked their place in the Qualifier 1 of the ongoing IPL 2025 with a dominating seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Jaipur on Monday (May 26).&nbsp;&nbsp;With this win, PBKS ensured a top-two finish, giving them two chances to qualify for the IPL 2025 final.&nbsp;Following the win, PBKS batter Shashank Singh credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for steering the team to its first playoffs appearance since 2014. Shreyas, who joined PBKS for a record ₹26.75 crore after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)—whom he had led to the title last season—has made an instant impact.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-you-come-at-the-king-you-best-not-miss-magnus-carlsen-after-beating-gukesh-in-nerve-wracking-opening-round-of-norway-chess-1748317950667">‘You come at the king, you best not miss’: Magnus Carlsen after beating Gukesh in nerve-wracking opening round of Norway Chess</a>&nbsp;Ponting, arriving after a high-profile stint with Delhi Capitals (DC), has teamed up with Shreyas to transform the franchise's culture and mindset. Shashank said that Ponting and Shreyas have fostered an inclusive environment where respect is paramount, regardless of hierarchy.&nbsp;“From Day 1, Ricky Ponting and Shreyas told us they would treat Yuzvendra Chahal the same as our bus driver. And they’ve lived up to that. It says so much about the team spirit,” Shashank said after the match.&nbsp;He also lauded Ponting for instilling belief and confidence across the squad. “Ricky has completely changed our team culture, our mindset, and our belief system. The credit goes to him—he’s transformed our perspective on the game. It’s about building respect and care for one another, and while it’s easy to say these things, actually creating that environment is much harder. Ricky made sure that culture was built in the dressing room,” he added.&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer now stands on the cusp of history, with a chance to become the first captain to win back-to-back IPL titles with different teams.

IPL 2025 Will treat Chahal and bus driver same way reveals THIS PBKS batting all rounder

Punjab Kings (PBKS) booked their place in the Qualifier 1 of the ongoing IPL 2025 with a dominating seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Jaipur on Monday (May 26). With this win, PBKS ensured a top-two finish, giving them two chances to qualify for the IPL 2025 final. Following the win, PBKS batter Shashank Singh credited head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for steering the team to its first playoffs appearance since 2014. Shreyas, who joined PBKS for a record ₹26.75 crore after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)—whom he had led to the title last season—has made an instant impact. Also Read: ‘You come at the king, you best not miss’: Magnus Carlsen after beating Gukesh in nerve-wracking opening round of Norway Chess Ponting, arriving after a high-profile stint with Delhi Capitals (DC), has teamed up with Shreyas to transform the franchise's culture and mindset. Shashank said that Ponting and Shreyas have fostered an inclusive environment where respect is paramount, regardless of hierarchy. “From Day 1, Ricky Ponting and Shreyas told us they would treat Yuzvendra Chahal the same as our bus driver. And they’ve lived up to that. It says so much about the team spirit,” Shashank said after the match. He also lauded Ponting for instilling belief and confidence across the squad. “Ricky has completely changed our team culture, our mindset, and our belief system. The credit goes to him—he’s transformed our perspective on the game. It’s about building respect and care for one another, and while it’s easy to say these things, actually creating that environment is much harder. Ricky made sure that culture was built in the dressing room,” he added. Shreyas Iyer now stands on the cusp of history, with a chance to become the first captain to win back-to-back IPL titles with different teams.

Punjab Kings sealed a spot in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 with a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

IPL 2025: 'Will treat Chahal and bus driver same way', big revelation from THIS PBKS player

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;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yuzvendra-chahal">Yuzvendra Chahal</a> is under the injury cloud for his side’s last league game, and perhaps the most significant clash thus far this season, against Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26) in Jaipur. What makes this blockbuster clash interesting is the winner’s position on the points table heading into the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> playoffs, which will seal the top-two finish and play Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur.&nbsp;Chahal missed his side’s previous game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 24) with a niggle injury, as described by PBKS’ spin coach Sunil Joshi.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-cricket-retirement-i-am-done-ms-dhoni-addresses-future-after-csk-last-ipl-game-this-season-1748192319673">‘I am done’: MS Dhoni addresses future after CSK’s last IPL game this season</a> &nbsp;However, per the latest reports, he will miss Punjab’s last league game against Mumbai with a wrist injury in a blow to his franchise’s bid for a top-two finish. Considering the winner seals the spot at the top, Chahal’s absence could hurt Punjab. But PBKS remain hopeful of him regaining full fitness for the IPL 2025 playoffs, starting next week. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Punjab reached the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, having last made it in 2014, when they reached the final but lost it to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).<h2>PBKS in IPL 2025 &nbsp;</h2>Punjab boosted their confidence at the auction only, and even before that, by appointing Ricky Ponting as the head coach and later Shreyas Iyer, appointing him as the captain. Thanks to the over-the-top budget heading into the auction, PBKS could splurge INR 27 crore on Iyer, making him the most expensive purchase in the tournament's history. &nbsp;That move did wonders for the franchise, which maintained a winning run in IPL 2025 and made it to the playoffs. Under Ponting and Iyer’s guidance, Punjab found success against almost all teams, stamping their authority this season. &nbsp;As things stand, they sit in second place on the points table with 17 points from 13 contested matches.<h3>Here is PBKS’ predicted playing XI for the DC match – &nbsp;</h3>Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh

Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances

Yuzvendra Chahal is under the injury cloud for his side’s last league game, and perhaps the most significant clash thus far this season, against Mumbai Indians on Monday (May 26) in Jaipur. What makes this blockbuster clash interesting is the winner’s position on the points table heading into the IPL 2025 playoffs, which will seal the top-two finish and play Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29) in Mullanpur. Chahal missed his side’s previous game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 24) with a niggle injury, as described by PBKS’ spin coach Sunil Joshi. Also read | ‘I am done’: MS Dhoni addresses future after CSK’s last IPL game this season However, per the latest reports, he will miss Punjab’s last league game against Mumbai with a wrist injury in a blow to his franchise’s bid for a top-two finish. Considering the winner seals the spot at the top, Chahal’s absence could hurt Punjab. But PBKS remain hopeful of him regaining full fitness for the IPL 2025 playoffs, starting next week. Meanwhile, Punjab reached the playoffs for the first time in 11 years, having last made it in 2014, when they reached the final but lost it to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). PBKS in IPL 2025 Punjab boosted their confidence at the auction only, and even before that, by appointing Ricky Ponting as the head coach and later Shreyas Iyer, appointing him as the captain. Thanks to the over-the-top budget heading into the auction, PBKS could splurge INR 27 crore on Iyer, making him the most expensive purchase in the tournament's history. That move did wonders for the franchise, which maintained a winning run in IPL 2025 and made it to the playoffs. Under Ponting and Iyer’s guidance, Punjab found success against almost all teams, stamping their authority this season. As things stand, they sit in second place on the points table with 17 points from 13 contested matches. Here is PBKS’ predicted playing XI for the DC match – Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh

Chahal missed his side’s previous game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (May 24) with a niggle injury, as described by PBKS’ spin coach Sunil Joshi.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Chahal under injury cloud for blockbuster Mumbai clash but Punjab hopeful of his playoff chances

Sameer Rizvi had his breakthrough moment in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025">IPL 2025</a> after leading his team, Delhi Capitals (DC), to a stunning six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur on Saturday (May 24). Delhi finished this season with seven wins and 15 points, ending up in the fifth position, while PBKS remains afloat in the race for the top-two finish.&nbsp;&nbsp;Though they remain in the second spot despite this loss, the chances of Punjab staying there depend on a few results, including in their final league game. &nbsp;Delhi won the toss and elected to field first. They had Punjab on the backfoot inside the Powerplay with two wickets and another soon after. The batting side, however, took less time to collect themselves and get back to scoring runs, with their captain, Shreyas Iyer, being the protagonist.&nbsp; &nbsp;He got handy contributions from the lower middle order, but it only accelerated for Punjab after Marcus Stoinis entered the scene. The all-rounder smashed a brilliant 44 off 16 balls, including four sixes and three fours, helping Punjab post a fighting total of 206 for eight in 20 overs.<h2>Rizvi, Nair get the job done &nbsp;</h2>Delhi was out of the Playoffs race, but all they could do was spoil others’ parties, and with the win against Punjab, they did the same.&nbsp; &nbsp;DC got off to a flyer, adding 55 for the first wicket before two strikes dented their flow. They lost three wickets inside 11 overs, and that is where they began to march towards the win. A crucial stand between Karun Nair and Sameer Rizvi had Delhi on the front foot, with Punjab losing all momentum.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite losing Karun, Delhi never lost their place in line, completing the run chase in the final over with six wickets remaining. For the batting side, rookie batter Sameer Rizvi was the star, hitting an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls, including five sixes and three fours.&nbsp;

IPL 2025: Sameer Rizvi wins it for Delhi against Punjab as race for top-two finish continues

Sameer Rizvi had his breakthrough moment in IPL 2025 after leading his team, Delhi Capitals (DC), to a stunning six-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Jaipur on Saturday (May 24). Delhi finished this season with seven wins and 15 points, ending up in the fifth position, while PBKS remains afloat in the race for the top-two finish. Though they remain in the second spot despite this loss, the chances of Punjab staying there depend on a few results, including in their final league game. Delhi won the toss and elected to field first. They had Punjab on the backfoot inside the Powerplay with two wickets and another soon after. The batting side, however, took less time to collect themselves and get back to scoring runs, with their captain, Shreyas Iyer, being the protagonist. He got handy contributions from the lower middle order, but it only accelerated for Punjab after Marcus Stoinis entered the scene. The all-rounder smashed a brilliant 44 off 16 balls, including four sixes and three fours, helping Punjab post a fighting total of 206 for eight in 20 overs. Rizvi, Nair get the job done Delhi was out of the Playoffs race, but all they could do was spoil others’ parties, and with the win against Punjab, they did the same. DC got off to a flyer, adding 55 for the first wicket before two strikes dented their flow. They lost three wickets inside 11 overs, and that is where they began to march towards the win. A crucial stand between Karun Nair and Sameer Rizvi had Delhi on the front foot, with Punjab losing all momentum. Despite losing Karun, Delhi never lost their place in line, completing the run chase in the final over with six wickets remaining. For the batting side, rookie batter Sameer Rizvi was the star, hitting an unbeaten 58 off 25 balls, including five sixes and three fours.

Delhi finished this season with seven wins and 15 points, ending up in the fifth position, while PBKS remains afloat in the race for the top-two finish.&nbsp;

After sealing the playoff berth after 11 years, Punjab Kings(PBKS) will look to retain their five core players for the next season. They include Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh and Priyansh Arya.

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Australian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/alyssa-healy">Alyssa Healy</a>, currently in India to support her husband <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> 2025 season, shared a chilling account of the chaos that unfolded in Dharamshala following a sudden power blackout during the IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 8, 2025.
What began as a thrilling cricket match quickly descended into confusion and panic, not just for the players on the field but also for their families and support staff watching from the stands.
Speaking candidly in an interview, Healy described the eerie moment when the lights at the HPCA Stadium went out unexpectedly, plunging the entire arena into darkness. &ldquo;It was surreal. One moment we were enjoying the game, and the next, everything went black. There was no communication, no explanation &ndash; just darkness and uncertainty,&rdquo; she recalled.
<h2>'It was very quite scary'</h2>
What followed was even more disturbing. Healy revealed that players&rsquo; families and non-playing members were hurriedly evacuated from the venue. &ldquo;We were crammed into vans, quite literally shoved in without any clear idea of what was going on,&rdquo; she recalled. &ldquo;It was very disorganised, and frankly, quite scary. We didn&rsquo;t know if it was a technical glitch or something more serious.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Starcy even said at one point, &lsquo;I heard a town got smacked by a missile.&rsquo; It sounds outrageous, but in that moment of chaos and fear, anything seemed possible,&rdquo; Healy recounted.
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The scene was further marked by confusion as several players, including Faf du Plessis, were seen scrambling to evacuate without having time to gather their belongings. &ldquo;Faf didn&rsquo;t even have shoes on. That&rsquo;s how sudden everything was. No one knew what was happening or what we were being evacuated from,&rdquo; Healy added.
But perhaps the most unnerving aspect of the ordeal, according to Healy, came in the aftermath &ndash; when they were informed that travel out of Dharamshala might need to be done by train, given logistical disruptions and the suspension of flights. &ldquo;That was the scariest part of all,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;The idea of traveling by train, especially given the current political tensions, just felt unsafe. It was the uncertainty that made it terrifying.&rdquo;
&ldquo;As players and families, we understand the risks of travel and competition. But in a tournament as big as the IPL, there must be clear protocols and assurances for everyone&rsquo;s safety. No one should be left in the dark &ndash; literally or figuratively,&rdquo; Healy concluded.

India News, Sports: On May 8, the organisers asked the stadium to be evacuated for security reasons soon after the fall of the first wicket when at least two floodlights were off

Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy, currently in India to support her husband Mitchell Starc during the IPL 2025 season, shared a chilling account of the chaos that unfolded in Dharamshala following a sudden power blackout during the IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 8, 2025. What began as a thrilling cricket match quickly descended into confusion and panic, not just for the players on the field but also for their families and support staff watching from the stands. Speaking candidly in an interview, Healy described the eerie moment when the lights at the HPCA Stadium went out unexpectedly, plunging the entire arena into darkness. “It was surreal. One moment we were enjoying the game, and the next, everything went black. There was no communication, no explanation – just darkness and uncertainty,” she recalled. 'It was very quite scary' What followed was even more disturbing. Healy revealed that players’ families and non-playing members were hurriedly evacuated from the venue. “We were crammed into vans, quite literally shoved in without any clear idea of what was going on,” she recalled. “It was very disorganised, and frankly, quite scary. We didn’t know if it was a technical glitch or something more serious.” “Starcy even said at one point, ‘I heard a town got smacked by a missile.’ It sounds outrageous, but in that moment of chaos and fear, anything seemed possible,” Healy recounted. Also Read: WION Exclusive | 'India has potential to be an Olympic powerhouse', says Gary Hall, High Performance Director at Inspire Institute of Sport The scene was further marked by confusion as several players, including Faf du Plessis, were seen scrambling to evacuate without having time to gather their belongings. “Faf didn’t even have shoes on. That’s how sudden everything was. No one knew what was happening or what we were being evacuated from,” Healy added. But perhaps the most unnerving aspect of the ordeal, according to Healy, came in the aftermath – when they were informed that travel out of Dharamshala might need to be done by train, given logistical disruptions and the suspension of flights. “That was the scariest part of all,” she said. “The idea of traveling by train, especially given the current political tensions, just felt unsafe. It was the uncertainty that made it terrifying.” “As players and families, we understand the risks of travel and competition. But in a tournament as big as the IPL, there must be clear protocols and assurances for everyone’s safety. No one should be left in the dark – literally or figuratively,” Healy concluded.

IPL 2025 | 'We were crammed into vans': Starc's wife Healy recalls dreadful night the PBKS-DC match was abandoned

The BCCI and IPL franchises have started mounting pressure on overseas boards to have their players return to play the IPL's resumption on May 17.
The BCCI's leadership has directed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> COO Hemang Amin to personally approach the likes of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/cricket-australia">Cricket Australia</a> and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to mitigate the fears that the players might have about returning to India.
All the 10 teams are having several back and forth discussions with their foreign players in regards to their plans of arrival in India a day after the IPL declared the new schedule after requisite security clearances from the government.
The IPL was put on hold on May 9 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions
"We have been speaking to the foreign boards individually while teams are directly dealing with their players. We expect majority of them to return," a BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday.
CA has left it in the hands of the players to make their decision and in situations like these, the players' association has something to say.
Team officials, however, informed PTI that some of the foreign players are still eager to return but most of them should return prior to the resumption of the tournament.
"The revised scheduled was announced last night. We have just started contacting our foreign players over their availability. We will have a clearer picture by tomorrow morning. Anyway our game is on May 20. We have enough time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan.
CSK foreign players are Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana.
<h2>Stoinis unlikely to return; Cummins set to fly back</h2>
At Punjab Kings, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and fellow countryman Josh Inglis won't be returning to India although head coach Ricky Ponting is doing his level best to persuade them.
Aussie countrymen Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and South African Marco Jansen will return.
"The foreign players were scared at that time and understandably so. The BCCI showed the safety of the players is paramount by ensuring they all got back home safely. Now the situation has got better, the players should return. However, some of them still remain on the edge," said an IPL official.
Like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad too are out of the tournament but the franchise is hopeful that captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pat-cummins">Pat Cummins</a> and Travis Head will be back for the last three league matches. "We are hopeful that most of foreign players will be back including the captain," a team official said.
Delhi Capitals, who are still in the race for a top-four position, spoke to their foreign players on Tuesday morning and are expecting to hear back from them. Australian fast bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> is one of DC's star players.
"We hope that all of them come back. We will get to know about it by tomorrow," replied a team official.
The IPL final on May 25 has been rescheduled to June 3.

India News, Sports: The remainder of the tournament will be played across six venues - Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad

The BCCI and IPL franchises have started mounting pressure on overseas boards to have their players return to play the IPL's resumption on May 17. The BCCI's leadership has directed IPL COO Hemang Amin to personally approach the likes of Cricket Australia and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in order to mitigate the fears that the players might have about returning to India. All the 10 teams are having several back and forth discussions with their foreign players in regards to their plans of arrival in India a day after the IPL declared the new schedule after requisite security clearances from the government. The IPL was put on hold on May 9 due to rising India-Pakistan tensions "We have been speaking to the foreign boards individually while teams are directly dealing with their players. We expect majority of them to return," a BCCI official told PTI on Tuesday. CA has left it in the hands of the players to make their decision and in situations like these, the players' association has something to say. Team officials, however, informed PTI that some of the foreign players are still eager to return but most of them should return prior to the resumption of the tournament. "The revised scheduled was announced last night. We have just started contacting our foreign players over their availability. We will have a clearer picture by tomorrow morning. Anyway our game is on May 20. We have enough time," said CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. CSK foreign players are Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana. Stoinis unlikely to return; Cummins set to fly back At Punjab Kings, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and fellow countryman Josh Inglis won't be returning to India although head coach Ricky Ponting is doing his level best to persuade them. Aussie countrymen Xavier Bartlett and Aaron Hardie and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and South African Marco Jansen will return. "The foreign players were scared at that time and understandably so. The BCCI showed the safety of the players is paramount by ensuring they all got back home safely. Now the situation has got better, the players should return. However, some of them still remain on the edge," said an IPL official. Like Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad too are out of the tournament but the franchise is hopeful that captain Pat Cummins and Travis Head will be back for the last three league matches. "We are hopeful that most of foreign players will be back including the captain," a team official said. Delhi Capitals, who are still in the race for a top-four position, spoke to their foreign players on Tuesday morning and are expecting to hear back from them. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is one of DC's star players. "We hope that all of them come back. We will get to know about it by tomorrow," replied a team official. The IPL final on May 25 has been rescheduled to June 3.

IPL 2025 | BCCI scrambles to get foreign players as IPL sets for resumption: Who will return and who won’t? Deets inside

Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a> was about to take off for home when the ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into force.
Despite that, the former Australian captain had the option to fly back to Australia but he chose not to, making a last-minute disembarkation from the Qantas plane packed with anxious passengers.
Ponting stayed back in Delhi but he also ensured that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">PBKS</a>' foreign players, who were considering the possibility of a full scale war between two nuclear-armed countries, were convinced about returning to India with the event likely to resume later in the week.
"It shows Ponting's character. Only he could have pulled that off. Not only he voluntarily decided to stay back, he gave a motivational talk to the foreign players who had left for their respective destinations but now will be joining the team at the earliest," Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon was quoted saying to PTI.
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Considering the heightened security at the Delhi Airport, the franchise officials had to make plenty of phone calls to ensure Ponting's luggage was off-loaded from the plane.
The anxious batch of players, who had to make a nervous road/train journey from Dharamsala to Delhi following the abandonment of the IPL game on May 8, included Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis and Xavier Bartlett (all from Australia).
<h2>Jansen, Omarzai in Dubai</h2>
South Africa's Marco Jansen and Afghanistan's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/azmatullah-omarzai" rel="dofollow">Azmatullah Omarzai</a> have camped themselves in Dubai which is a short flight from India.
The foreign players are not used to something like this (war like situation). So, it was natural for them to feel anxious. Led by Stoinis, they all wanted to leave at the earliest and understandably so. But Ponting has convinced them to come back post ceasefire which I think is remarkable," said a source in the team.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; With the announcement of IPL resumption imminent, Punjab find themselves well-placed with majority of their star Indian and foreign players already in the country and on standby.&nbsp;With Ponting galvanising the team from a nervous situation, it could motivate the squad to do something special in this IPL.&nbsp;
In the first season of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> and Ricky Ponting era, Punjab stand on the cusp of its first play-off berth since 2014. The other stranded team in Dharamsala was Delhi Capitals after the game was abandoned after Punjab Kings raced to 122/1 in 10.1 overs.&nbsp;The match will resume from that position at a yet to be decided venue and date.

India News, Sports: Amid heightened security at Delhi Airport, the team officials had to make several phone calls to ensure Ponting's luggage was off-loaded from plane

Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting was about to take off for home when the ceasefire between India and Pakistan came into force. Despite that, the former Australian captain had the option to fly back to Australia but he chose not to, making a last-minute disembarkation from the Qantas plane packed with anxious passengers. Ponting stayed back in Delhi but he also ensured that the PBKS' foreign players, who were considering the possibility of a full scale war between two nuclear-armed countries, were convinced about returning to India with the event likely to resume later in the week. "It shows Ponting's character. Only he could have pulled that off. Not only he voluntarily decided to stay back, he gave a motivational talk to the foreign players who had left for their respective destinations but now will be joining the team at the earliest," Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon was quoted saying to PTI. Also Read: Archery World Cup 2025: India bags seven medals; bronze for Deepika Kumari & Parth Salunkhe Considering the heightened security at the Delhi Airport, the franchise officials had to make plenty of phone calls to ensure Ponting's luggage was off-loaded from the plane. The anxious batch of players, who had to make a nervous road/train journey from Dharamsala to Delhi following the abandonment of the IPL game on May 8, included Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis and Xavier Bartlett (all from Australia). Jansen, Omarzai in Dubai South Africa's Marco Jansen and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai have camped themselves in Dubai which is a short flight from India. The foreign players are not used to something like this (war like situation). So, it was natural for them to feel anxious. Led by Stoinis, they all wanted to leave at the earliest and understandably so. But Ponting has convinced them to come back post ceasefire which I think is remarkable," said a source in the team. With the announcement of IPL resumption imminent, Punjab find themselves well-placed with majority of their star Indian and foreign players already in the country and on standby. With Ponting galvanising the team from a nervous situation, it could motivate the squad to do something special in this IPL. In the first season of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting era, Punjab stand on the cusp of its first play-off berth since 2014. The other stranded team in Dharamsala was Delhi Capitals after the game was abandoned after Punjab Kings raced to 122/1 in 10.1 overs. The match will resume from that position at a yet to be decided venue and date.

India-Pak news | Show of faith: Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting deboards from plane for Oz, asks overseas IPL players to come back to India

The BCCI, IPL and the Indian Railways pulled off a brave feat of safely bringing all Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>-bound players and staff members, including the crew, back to Delhi from Dharamsala on Friday (May 9). A day after their game at the HPCA stadium came to an unexpected halt for security concerns, causing panic within the camp, the tournament organisers ensured everyone remained safe and was home.
The latest reports also suggest that all players, Indian and overseas, will head home at the earliest amid prevailing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
On Thursday, the start of the PBKS-DC game was delayed by rain and then a wet outfield. Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers making light work of Delhi's bowlers. The Indian batting pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 122 runs for the first wicket; however, Arya&rsquo;s dismissal on the first ball of the 11th over broke the stand, and with any hopes of the game getting underway.
Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it.
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Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, ensured that the Indian Board and IPL would arrange a special train to ferry the two squads and everyone else involved safely home. Taking to their official X handle, IPL posted,&nbsp;
&ldquo;Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi.
We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽&rdquo;
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Thank you, <a href="https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RailMinIndia</a>, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/AshwiniVaishnaw?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AshwiniVaishnaw</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JayShah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JayShah</a> |&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/tUwzc5nGWD">pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD</a>
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<h2>BCCI suspends IPL 2025</h2>
Meanwhile, in the major development surrounding IPL 2025, the BCCI has suspended the ten-tournament with immediate effect for a week, adding they will monitor the situation before going public about its future. Although there is no aim to rush into resuming it unless the cross-border tensions de-escalate, several reports have suggested that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indo-pak-war-cricket-no-asia-cup-2025-this-year-as-bcci-could-use-that-window-to-stage-remainder-of-ipl-2025-report-9051654" rel="dofollow">BCCI is looking at the September window to resume it</a>.&nbsp;
For that to happen, they are willing to scrap India&rsquo;s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025, the schedule of which has yet to be announced, if the need arises.&nbsp;

Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it. India news, Sports, Cricket

The BCCI, IPL and the Indian Railways pulled off a brave feat of safely bringing all Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals IPL 2025-bound players and staff members, including the crew, back to Delhi from Dharamsala on Friday (May 9). A day after their game at the HPCA stadium came to an unexpected halt for security concerns, causing panic within the camp, the tournament organisers ensured everyone remained safe and was home. The latest reports also suggest that all players, Indian and overseas, will head home at the earliest amid prevailing cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. On Thursday, the start of the PBKS-DC game was delayed by rain and then a wet outfield. Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first, with their openers making light work of Delhi's bowlers. The Indian batting pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 122 runs for the first wicket; however, Arya’s dismissal on the first ball of the 11th over broke the stand, and with any hopes of the game getting underway. Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it. Also read | Foreign players to head home as panic grips IPL 2025 amid ongoing India-Pakistan tensions Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI vice-president, ensured that the Indian Board and IPL would arrange a special train to ferry the two squads and everyone else involved safely home. Taking to their official X handle, IPL posted, “Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽” Also read | Indo-Pak war: 'We will blast...,' Delhi cricket stadium receives bomb threat amid IPL 2025 suspension - Report Watch Video – Thank you, @RailMinIndia, for arranging a special Vande Bharat train on such short notice to ferry the players, support staff, commentators, production crew members, and operations staff to New Delhi. We deeply appreciate your swift response. 🙌🏽@AshwiniVaishnaw | @JayShah |… pic.twitter.com/tUwzc5nGWD — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 9, 2025 BCCI suspends IPL 2025 Meanwhile, in the major development surrounding IPL 2025, the BCCI has suspended the ten-tournament with immediate effect for a week, adding they will monitor the situation before going public about its future. Although there is no aim to rush into resuming it unless the cross-border tensions de-escalate, several reports have suggested that the BCCI is looking at the September window to resume it. For that to happen, they are willing to scrap India’s tour of Bangladesh and the Asia Cup 2025, the schedule of which has yet to be announced, if the need arises.

IPL 2025 - All PBKS-DC-bound players reach Delhi safely from Dharamsala, BCCI thanks Indian Railways

Punjab Kings may have taken another step towards the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). While there is no official word from the IPL governing council (at the time of writing) over the outcome of the match and points distribution, we assume both Punjab and Delhi will be awarded one point each, as a rearrangement of fixtures looks highly unlikely. So, what happens to the IPL 2025 standings? Who will it affect most?<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Punjab in IPL 2025 Playoffs?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Assuming both Punjab and Delhi get a point, the former will take a step closer to the Playoffs as they will be on 16 points from 12 matches. A win on Thursday could have seen the 2014 runners-up go top of the standings, but that won&rsquo;t be the case as they will now sit level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 16 points. <o:p></o:p>
For Delhi, they will reach 14 points from 12 matches, level with Mumbai Indians, who have also played 12 matches. Both Delhi and Mumbai, in this case, are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR) and will go head-to-head on May 15 at Wankhede Stadium in a virtual Playoff match to decide who finishes in the top four. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">End of the road for KKR?<o:p></o:p></h2>
A point for Delhi will all but end Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; journey in the IPL Playoffs race. With two matches to go, KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points if they win their remaining matches. However, they won&rsquo;t be able to finish in the top three as RCB, GT and PBKS already have 16 points to their name. Interestingly, both Delhi and Mumbai (both with 14 points) play in a head-to-head match on May 15, thus meaning another team will reach 16 points, therefore eliminating KKR.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Technically, KKR can still reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs but need a miracle of sorts. They would need Mumbai to lose to Punjab on Sunday (May 11) and on the same day need Gujarat Titans to win against Delhi Capitals. This will mean, both Mumbai and Delhi will enter the head-to-head contest on May 15 with 14 points each. For KKR, this match should end in a washout or no result and both teams need to share the points and finish with 15 points each. <o:p></o:p>
In this scenario, if KKR win both their matches and the above equation is satisfied, coupled with at least one defeat for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in one of the matches, then the fourth spot will be decided on NRR. The trio of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata will then contest for the fourth spot. <o:p></o:p>
However, a washout between DC and MI remains a highly unlikely probability.

PBKS may have taken another step towards the IPL 2025 Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). India News | Cricket | Sports

Punjab Kings may have taken another step towards the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs after their match against Delhi Capitals was abandoned due to floodlights failure on Thursday (May 8). While there is no official word from the IPL governing council (at the time of writing) over the outcome of the match and points distribution, we assume both Punjab and Delhi will be awarded one point each, as a rearrangement of fixtures looks highly unlikely. So, what happens to the IPL 2025 standings? Who will it affect most? Punjab in IPL 2025 Playoffs? Assuming both Punjab and Delhi get a point, the former will take a step closer to the Playoffs as they will be on 16 points from 12 matches. A win on Thursday could have seen the 2014 runners-up go top of the standings, but that won’t be the case as they will now sit level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on 16 points. For Delhi, they will reach 14 points from 12 matches, level with Mumbai Indians, who have also played 12 matches. Both Delhi and Mumbai, in this case, are separated by Net Run Rate (NRR) and will go head-to-head on May 15 at Wankhede Stadium in a virtual Playoff match to decide who finishes in the top four. End of the road for KKR? A point for Delhi will all but end Kolkata Knight Riders’ journey in the IPL Playoffs race. With two matches to go, KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points if they win their remaining matches. However, they won’t be able to finish in the top three as RCB, GT and PBKS already have 16 points to their name. Interestingly, both Delhi and Mumbai (both with 14 points) play in a head-to-head match on May 15, thus meaning another team will reach 16 points, therefore eliminating KKR. ALSO READ | Indo-Pak War | 'We are proud,' Neeraj Chopra reacts on Indian defence forces' swift reply to Pakistani attack Can KKR still qualify for IPL 2025 Playoffs? Technically, KKR can still reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs but need a miracle of sorts. They would need Mumbai to lose to Punjab on Sunday (May 11) and on the same day need Gujarat Titans to win against Delhi Capitals. This will mean, both Mumbai and Delhi will enter the head-to-head contest on May 15 with 14 points each. For KKR, this match should end in a washout or no result and both teams need to share the points and finish with 15 points each. In this scenario, if KKR win both their matches and the above equation is satisfied, coupled with at least one defeat for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in one of the matches, then the fourth spot will be decided on NRR. The trio of Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata will then contest for the fourth spot. However, a washout between DC and MI remains a highly unlikely probability.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings near Playoffs, Kolkata Knight Riders on the brink of exit

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The contest on Wednesday (May 8) in Dharamsala will have bearings on the Playoff scenarios of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab. So what happens if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala?
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Will KKR get knocked out of IPL 2025?</h2>
If Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings, it could spell the end of the road for KKR in IPL 2025. The result would mean, Punjab Kings (15 points with 2 matches remaining), Delhi Capitals (15 points with 2 matches remaining) and Mumbai Indians (14 points with 2 matches remaining) will fight for a place in the top four. Since the three teams are also playing head-to-head matches between them and KKR, with two matches could reach a maximum of 15 points, at least two teams from the trio will reach 16 or more points.
KKR&rsquo;s defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday proved vital as they could reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win against SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB).
On the contrary, a defeat in either of those matches will spell the end of the road for KKR in the IPL 2025.
Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, will also have to win their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the Playoffs in the IPL 2025.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">What next for KKR?</h2>
KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches.
This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches.
If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs.
In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). India News | Cricket | Sports

Delhi Capitals are all set to play against Punjab Kings as they both look to book their place in the Playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The contest on Wednesday (May 8) in Dharamsala will have bearings on the Playoff scenarios of Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals and Punjab. So what happens if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala? Will KKR get knocked out of IPL 2025? If Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings, it could spell the end of the road for KKR in IPL 2025. The result would mean, Punjab Kings (15 points with 2 matches remaining), Delhi Capitals (15 points with 2 matches remaining) and Mumbai Indians (14 points with 2 matches remaining) will fight for a place in the top four. Since the three teams are also playing head-to-head matches between them and KKR, with two matches could reach a maximum of 15 points, at least two teams from the trio will reach 16 or more points. KKR’s defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday proved vital as they could reach a maximum of 15 points, even if they win against SunRisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB). On the contrary, a defeat in either of those matches will spell the end of the road for KKR in the IPL 2025. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, will also have to win their remaining three matches to stand any chance of reaching the Playoffs in the IPL 2025. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket What next for KKR? KKR will need Punjab Kings to win all their matches, including beating Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the head-to-head matches. This means PBKS will finish in the top three, leaving Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Lucknow Super Giants scrambling for the fourth place. Since Mumbai and Delhi are facing each other in a head-to-head contest on Thursday (May 15), KKR will need the Capitals to win at the Wankhede Stadium. KKR will also need Lucknow Super Giants to lose at least one of their three matches. If the above set of equations are achieved, then KKR and DC will finish on 15 points while Mumbai will end the league phase with 14 points. Lucknow will also end with 14 points or fewer, leaving Delhi and Kolkata scrambling for a place in the Playoffs. In this case, NRR will play a vital role in sending either team to the IPL 2025 Playoffs.

IPL 2025: What happens to KKR's Playoffs chances if Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings in Dharamsala?

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has seen some of the youngsters grabbing the limelight with their brilliant performances. Among a number of such young players, one name that stands out is that of Punjab Kings' opening batsman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/prabhsimran-singh">Prabhsimran Singh</a>, who fell a few runs short of a century against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday (May 4).
Prabhsimran's father, Sardar Surjit Singh, is not having the best of times, needing dialysis treatment three times a week. In these tough times, Prabhsimran's performances with PBKS on the field have somehow managed to get Surjit Singh in a smiling frame of mind again.
"The only time he smiles these days is when he sees Prabhsimran play in the IPL," Satwinderpal Singh, brother of Surjit Singh, said in a report published by the Times of India.
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<h2>'Before the game, I take him to living room'</h2>
"He is going for dialysis three times a week. As an elder brother, I am not in a position to see the suffering he is facing. I have to be away from home when the doctors come home for the dialysis. There has not been a single day that I have not hoped it may not be my younger brother," said Satwinderpal Singh, who has also acted as a mentor to Prabhsimran along with his own sons Anmolpreet Singh and Tejpreet Singh.
While Prabhsimran is ruling the whole nation with his bat, his uncle and father are watching his performance sitting in front of the TV at Patiala. In fact, when Surjit sees his son Prabhsimran hitting a rash shot, he screams in front of the TV telling that he should play cautiously.
"Before every <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a> match, I bring him to the living room. We watch the game together, and whenever the camera lands on Simmu, he smiles. If Simmu scores a goal, he keeps smiling and laughing. He does not remember that he is in pain at the moment. If Simmu shoots a careless shot, he shouts, 'khotte aaram naal khel (play sensibly).
When Prabsimran video called his father after the 91-run innings against Lucknow, he was scolded by Surjit for not completing the ton.&nbsp;"Simmu video called on Monday morning to take an update about Surjit. And my brother gave him back by saying why he threw away his wicket after getting so close to the hundred," said Satwinderpal with a smile.
"Shouting at Simmu, puffing and panting. Every time I have to intervene and tell him to praise the boy, as he is playing that well."
Prabsimran has become the top run-scorer for PBKS this year, ahead of even captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a>.

Cricket, Sports: Opener Prabhsimran Singh has emerged as the top run-getter for Punjab Kings in this ongoing IPL season, leaving behind even skipper Shreyas Iyer

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has seen some of the youngsters grabbing the limelight with their brilliant performances. Among a number of such young players, one name that stands out is that of Punjab Kings' opening batsman Prabhsimran Singh, who fell a few runs short of a century against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday (May 4). Prabhsimran's father, Sardar Surjit Singh, is not having the best of times, needing dialysis treatment three times a week. In these tough times, Prabhsimran's performances with PBKS on the field have somehow managed to get Surjit Singh in a smiling frame of mind again. "The only time he smiles these days is when he sees Prabhsimran play in the IPL," Satwinderpal Singh, brother of Surjit Singh, said in a report published by the Times of India. Also Read: 'I did think about leaving RCB': Virat Kohli makes shocking revelation 'Before the game, I take him to living room' "He is going for dialysis three times a week. As an elder brother, I am not in a position to see the suffering he is facing. I have to be away from home when the doctors come home for the dialysis. There has not been a single day that I have not hoped it may not be my younger brother," said Satwinderpal Singh, who has also acted as a mentor to Prabhsimran along with his own sons Anmolpreet Singh and Tejpreet Singh. While Prabhsimran is ruling the whole nation with his bat, his uncle and father are watching his performance sitting in front of the TV at Patiala. In fact, when Surjit sees his son Prabhsimran hitting a rash shot, he screams in front of the TV telling that he should play cautiously. "Before every Punjab Kings match, I bring him to the living room. We watch the game together, and whenever the camera lands on Simmu, he smiles. If Simmu scores a goal, he keeps smiling and laughing. He does not remember that he is in pain at the moment. If Simmu shoots a careless shot, he shouts, 'khotte aaram naal khel (play sensibly). When Prabsimran video called his father after the 91-run innings against Lucknow, he was scolded by Surjit for not completing the ton. "Simmu video called on Monday morning to take an update about Surjit. And my brother gave him back by saying why he threw away his wicket after getting so close to the hundred," said Satwinderpal with a smile. "Shouting at Simmu, puffing and panting. Every time I have to intervene and tell him to praise the boy, as he is playing that well." Prabsimran has become the top run-scorer for PBKS this year, ahead of even captain Shreyas Iyer.

IPL 2025: Singh's father undergoes dialysis 3 times per week, but son's IPL games put a smile on his face

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=LUCKNOW+SUPER+GIANTS" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Lucknow Super Giants </a>(LSG) suffered a 37-run loss against<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=LUCKNOW+SUPER+GIANTS" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Punjab Kings</a> (PBKS) in an IPL 2025 clash at Dharmashala on Sunday (May 4), after a top-order collapse for LSG made things difficult for them right from the start.
Chasing 237, LSG lost quick wickets and were reduced to 73/5. However, Ayush Badoni (74 off 40) and Abdul Samad (45 off 24) fought back with an 81-run stand, but it wasn&rsquo;t enough as LSG could only reach 199/7 in 20 overs.
<h2>Prabhsimran top-scores for PBKS</h2>
Earlier in the first innings, PBKS put up a strong total of 236/5. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a fine knock of 91 with seven sixes and six fours, while Josh Inglis (30 off 14), skipper&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=shreyas+iyer" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Shreyas Iyer</a> (45 off 25), and Shashank Singh (33* off 15) played key roles. For LSG, Akash Singh and Digvesh Rathi took two wickets each.
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PBKS bowlers bowled a tight line and kept the batsmen in check. Arshdeep Singh stood out with figures of 3/16, while Omarzai picked 2/33. Jansen and Chahal took one wicket each.
After the match, LSG captain Rishabh Pant admitted that the team gave away too many runs and dropped important catches.
&ldquo;Definitely too many runs. When you're gonna drop crucial catches at the wrong time, it is going to hurt you badly. We thought it was going to do more. We didn't pick the length right at the start. That's part and parcel of the game,&rdquo; Rishabh Pant said in the post-match press conference.
"The dream is still alive. If we're gonna win the next three matches, we definitely can turn it around. It makes sense when your top order is batting really well. In every match, you can't hope they will come off nicely&hellip; We need to take the game deep,&rdquo; the LSG skipper added.
With this win, PBKS climbed to second place with 15 points, while LSG lingers at seventh with 10 points from 11 matches played so far.

Chasing 237, LSG lost quick wickets and were reduced to 73/5. However, Ayush Badoni (74 off 40) and Abdul Samad (45 off 24) fought back with an 81-run stand, but it wasn’t enough LSG could only reach 199/7 in 20 overs. Cricket Sports

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered a 37-run loss against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in an IPL 2025 clash at Dharmashala on Sunday (May 4), after a top-order collapse for LSG made things difficult for them right from the start. Chasing 237, LSG lost quick wickets and were reduced to 73/5. However, Ayush Badoni (74 off 40) and Abdul Samad (45 off 24) fought back with an 81-run stand, but it wasn’t enough as LSG could only reach 199/7 in 20 overs. Prabhsimran top-scores for PBKS Earlier in the first innings, PBKS put up a strong total of 236/5. Prabhsimran Singh led the charge with a fine knock of 91 with seven sixes and six fours, while Josh Inglis (30 off 14), skipper Shreyas Iyer (45 off 25), and Shashank Singh (33* off 15) played key roles. For LSG, Akash Singh and Digvesh Rathi took two wickets each. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi hails 'Bihar's Son' Vaibhav Suryavanshi's phenomenal knock in IPL PBKS bowlers bowled a tight line and kept the batsmen in check. Arshdeep Singh stood out with figures of 3/16, while Omarzai picked 2/33. Jansen and Chahal took one wicket each. After the match, LSG captain Rishabh Pant admitted that the team gave away too many runs and dropped important catches. “Definitely too many runs. When you're gonna drop crucial catches at the wrong time, it is going to hurt you badly. We thought it was going to do more. We didn't pick the length right at the start. That's part and parcel of the game,” Rishabh Pant said in the post-match press conference. "The dream is still alive. If we're gonna win the next three matches, we definitely can turn it around. It makes sense when your top order is batting really well. In every match, you can't hope they will come off nicely… We need to take the game deep,” the LSG skipper added. With this win, PBKS climbed to second place with 15 points, while LSG lingers at seventh with 10 points from 11 matches played so far.

IPL 2025: 'Catches win you matches, but if you don't take...': LSG skipper Rishabh Pant takes blame for loss against PBKS

Rishabh Pant again struggled to a low score &nbsp;as his Lucknow Super Giants team slumped to a fourth defeat in five IPL games, losing by 37 runs to the Punjab Kings on Sunday.
Opener Prabhsimran Singh struck 91 off 48 balls to steer Punjab to 236-5, helped by several impressive cameos at the Kings' second home in Dharamsala.
<h2>Punjab beat Lucknow</h2>
Arshdeep Singh then returned brilliant figures of 3-16 as Lucknow could only make 199-7 in reply. Pant fell for a 17-ball 18 in another failure for the India star.
Pant, who was snapped up by LSG for a record price of $3.21 million in the November auction, could not find any fluency during his stay despite hitting two fours and one six.
The wicketkeeper-batsman has mustered only 128 runs from 10 innings this season.
Lucknow sit seventh in the table, four points outside the fourth and final play-off spot with three games remaining.
Punjab climbed to second behind leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their seventh win of the campaign.
Lucknow were never in their chase after left-arm seamer Arshdeep struck twice in the space of four balls in his second over to send back Mitchell Marsh, for a duck, and then Aiden Markram, for 13.
He dismissed the dangerous Nicholas Pooran for six before Pant attempted to rebuild in a scratchy innings that was ended by Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai.
Omarzai soon sent back David Miller for 11 to put Lucknow in further trouble at 73-5.
Ayush Badoni, who top-scored with 74, and Abdul Samad, who hit 45, put on a valiant stand of 81 but could only reduce the margin of defeat.
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Earlier, Australia's Josh Inglis, who hammered a quick 30, and Prabhsimran lay the foundations for Punjab's imposing total with a second-wicket partnership of 48.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer took charge after Inglis' departure and made 45 in a partnership of 78 with Prabhsimran, who survived a dropped catch by Pooran when on 21.
Leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi denied Prabhsimran a century, but Shashank Singh, who struck an unbeaten 33, and Marcus Stoinis, who made 15 not out off five balls, ensured Punjab finished strongly.
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.

Opener Prabhsimran Singh struck 91 off 48 balls to steer Punjab to 236-5, helped by several impressive cameos at the Kings' second home in Dharamsala. India News | Sports

Rishabh Pant again struggled to a low score as his Lucknow Super Giants team slumped to a fourth defeat in five IPL games, losing by 37 runs to the Punjab Kings on Sunday. Opener Prabhsimran Singh struck 91 off 48 balls to steer Punjab to 236-5, helped by several impressive cameos at the Kings' second home in Dharamsala. Punjab beat Lucknow Arshdeep Singh then returned brilliant figures of 3-16 as Lucknow could only make 199-7 in reply. Pant fell for a 17-ball 18 in another failure for the India star. Pant, who was snapped up by LSG for a record price of $3.21 million in the November auction, could not find any fluency during his stay despite hitting two fours and one six. The wicketkeeper-batsman has mustered only 128 runs from 10 innings this season. Lucknow sit seventh in the table, four points outside the fourth and final play-off spot with three games remaining. Punjab climbed to second behind leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their seventh win of the campaign. Lucknow were never in their chase after left-arm seamer Arshdeep struck twice in the space of four balls in his second over to send back Mitchell Marsh, for a duck, and then Aiden Markram, for 13. He dismissed the dangerous Nicholas Pooran for six before Pant attempted to rebuild in a scratchy innings that was ended by Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. Omarzai soon sent back David Miller for 11 to put Lucknow in further trouble at 73-5. Ayush Badoni, who top-scored with 74, and Abdul Samad, who hit 45, put on a valiant stand of 81 but could only reduce the margin of defeat. ALSO READ | From Prabhsimran Singh to Rahul Tewatia five uncapped Indian batters with most IPL runs Earlier, Australia's Josh Inglis, who hammered a quick 30, and Prabhsimran lay the foundations for Punjab's imposing total with a second-wicket partnership of 48. Skipper Shreyas Iyer took charge after Inglis' departure and made 45 in a partnership of 78 with Prabhsimran, who survived a dropped catch by Pooran when on 21. Leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi denied Prabhsimran a century, but Shashank Singh, who struck an unbeaten 33, and Marcus Stoinis, who made 15 not out off five balls, ensured Punjab finished strongly. 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: Rishabh Pant's woes continue as Punjab Kings beat Lucknow by 37 runs

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

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

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

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

Mitchell Owen, the 23-year-old Australian opener, has replaced injured all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/glenn-maxwell" rel="dofollow">Glenn Maxwell</a> at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings (PBKS)</a> for the remainder of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>. The right-handed batter emerged as the breakthrough star for his Big Bash League (BBL) franchise, Hobart Hurricanes, in the past season, amassing 452 runs, including his maiden hundred in the final that helped them lift their first title. However, there is a catch here as Owen needs to abide by his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/psl" rel="dofollow">Pakistan Super League (PSL)</a> commitment before joining PBKS for his maiden IPL stint for INR 3 crore.
The PSL 2025 runs till May 18, and considering Owen&rsquo;s team, Peshawar Zalmi, reaches the final, the rookie batter can leave only after that. Punjab Kings&rsquo; group-stage matches end on May 16, so should Owen get free after the PSL final, he will only be available for the IPL playoffs, should PBKS make it, which begins on May 20. As things stand, Zalmi is fifth on the PSL 2025 points table, with three matches remaining.
<h2>Who is Mitchell Owen?</h2>
Mitchell Owen is a top-order batter from Tasmania, a state that produced several cricketing legends, including former Australia great and current PBKS&nbsp;head coach Ricky Ponting.&nbsp;
Coming off as a regular opener in BBL 2024/25, Owen made the tournament about himself after becoming the highest run-scorer overall that season. He played a starring role in the Hurricanes&rsquo; maiden title-winning run. In the BBL final, he completed a 39-ball hundred, scoring 108 off 42 balls, including 11 sixes and six fours, and winning the Player-of-the-match award.&nbsp;
Owen averaged 45.20 and had a staggering strike rate of 203.60. Since his BBL final heroics, he earned his maiden overseas T20 contract with Paarl Royals in the SA20 the past season, later playing in his second foreign league in the PSL. Ironically, Ponting was the Hurricanes&rsquo; head of strategy in the BBL.
Meanwhile, Owen was Corbin Bosch&rsquo;s replacement at the PSL franchise after the South African seamer signed up for Mumbai Indians in the IPL as an injury replacement for his national teammate Lizaad Williams.&nbsp;
For not abiding by his PSL commitments, Bosch even issued an apology.
"I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the PSL and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community," Bosch said in a statement released by the PCB at the time.
In IPL 2025, Punjab Kings is fifth on the points table, with four matches remaining.&nbsp;

Mitchell Owen is a top-order batter from Tasmania, a state that produced several cricketing legends, including current PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting. Sports, Cricket

Mitchell Owen, the 23-year-old Australian opener, has replaced injured all-rounder Glenn Maxwell at Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the remainder of IPL 2025. The right-handed batter emerged as the breakthrough star for his Big Bash League (BBL) franchise, Hobart Hurricanes, in the past season, amassing 452 runs, including his maiden hundred in the final that helped them lift their first title. However, there is a catch here as Owen needs to abide by his Pakistan Super League (PSL) commitment before joining PBKS for his maiden IPL stint for INR 3 crore. The PSL 2025 runs till May 18, and considering Owen’s team, Peshawar Zalmi, reaches the final, the rookie batter can leave only after that. Punjab Kings’ group-stage matches end on May 16, so should Owen get free after the PSL final, he will only be available for the IPL playoffs, should PBKS make it, which begins on May 20. As things stand, Zalmi is fifth on the PSL 2025 points table, with three matches remaining. Who is Mitchell Owen? Mitchell Owen is a top-order batter from Tasmania, a state that produced several cricketing legends, including former Australia great and current PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting. Coming off as a regular opener in BBL 2024/25, Owen made the tournament about himself after becoming the highest run-scorer overall that season. He played a starring role in the Hurricanes’ maiden title-winning run. In the BBL final, he completed a 39-ball hundred, scoring 108 off 42 balls, including 11 sixes and six fours, and winning the Player-of-the-match award. Owen averaged 45.20 and had a staggering strike rate of 203.60. Since his BBL final heroics, he earned his maiden overseas T20 contract with Paarl Royals in the SA20 the past season, later playing in his second foreign league in the PSL. Ironically, Ponting was the Hurricanes’ head of strategy in the BBL. Meanwhile, Owen was Corbin Bosch’s replacement at the PSL franchise after the South African seamer signed up for Mumbai Indians in the IPL as an injury replacement for his national teammate Lizaad Williams. For not abiding by his PSL commitments, Bosch even issued an apology. "I deeply regret my decision to withdraw from the PSL and offer my sincere apologies to the people of Pakistan, the fans of Peshawar Zalmi, and the wider cricket community," Bosch said in a statement released by the PCB at the time. In IPL 2025, Punjab Kings is fifth on the points table, with four matches remaining.

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