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News18
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Watch: Chris Gayle Arrives In Ahmedabad For IPL 2025 Final
RCB and PBKS faced each other in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, both aiming to secure their maiden title in the competition. RCB had previously reached the IPL final three times, losing in 2009, 2011, and 2016. PBKS reached the final once in 2014, when they were known as Kings XI Punjab, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders. Gayle played for both RCB and PBKS during his illustrious IPL career. Representing RCB from 2011 to 2017, he amassed 3,163 runs in 85 matches and 84 innings, averaging 43.33 with a strike rate of 152. #WATCH | Former West Indies Cricketer Chris Gayle arrives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat to watch the #IPLFinal that will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium today. — ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2025 He struck five centuries and 19 fifties, with a highest score of 175 not out. For PBKS, from 2018 to 2021, he scored 1,339 runs in 41 matches and innings, averaging 36.19 with a strike rate exceeding He registered one century and 10 fifties for PBKS, with a best score of 104 not out. RCB was the first team to secure a place in the final. They finished the league stage in second place with 19 points from 14 games and defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 to progress to the final. Virat Kohli was RCB's leading batsman this season, accumulating 614 runs at an average of 55.82 and a strike rate of 146.53, including eight half-centuries. In the bowling department, Josh Hazlewood was their top wicket-taker with 21 wickets in 11 games, averaging 15.80 with an economy rate of 8.30. Punjab Kings topped the league stage with 19 points from 14 games and a superior net run rate to RCB. PBKS lost their Qualifier 1 match against RCB but rallied to beat Mumbai Indians by five wickets in Qualifier 2, securing their place in the final. Captain Shreyas Iyer was their standout batsman, accumulating 603 runs at an average of 54.82 and a strike rate of He played a crucial innings of 87 not out from 41 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL Eliminator. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was PBKS's leading bowler, taking 18 wickets in 16 games at an average of 26.55 and an economy rate of 8.79. In their head-to-head record, RCB and PBKS have played each other 36 times, with each team winning 18 matches. This season, they played three times, with PBKS winning once and RCB winning twice. Punjab won their first encounter of the season, while Bangalore triumphed in the second match and Qualifier 1.
NDTV
02-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya Namedropped In Brutal Take On Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 Exit: "Still Not Able..."
Mumbai Indians crashed out of IPL 2025 following a five-wicket loss against Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 clash on Sunday. It was a disappointing end to a campaign that saw MI bounce back from four losses in the first five matches. They qualified fourth for the IPL 2025 playoffs and defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL Eliminator. However, a brilliant knock from Shreyas Iyer led to a crushing defeat for the Hardik Pandya -led side. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan blasted MI for their performance and even namedropped Rohit Sharma as well as Hardik in his brutal review of their IPL 2025 journey. "Bumrah – number 1, Surya – number 1 T20 batter, Rohit Sharma – 5 trophies as captain, Hardik – premier all-rounder, Santner – best left-arm spinner, Trent Boult – highest 1st-over wicket-taker. Despite having so many match-winners, still not able to win the IPL trophy. Mumbai fans must be very disappointed. MI will surely look into things deeply — you don't get these kinds of match-winners in many T20 teams," Irfan posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). Mumbai Indians knew Shreyas Iyer giving himself time in the middle to bat long was a sign of 'danger', said head coach Mahela Jayawardene after his side failed to execute in the knockout clash against Punjab Kings. Iyer struck as many as eight sixes and five fours to make 87 not out from only 41 balls to power Punjab Kings into the IPL final for the first time in 11 years. 'He took his time. He knew they would a bit under pressure, so he was taking his time. We knew that was a danger,' Jayawardene told the media after the after wicket loss on Sunday night. 'As long as we didn't give him that partnership with Nehal (Wadhera), we would have been able to squeeze through because he would have had to go (out to attack) early, not wait that long.' 'He got Nehal to do the bulk of the work at that point, so that shows the experience, and he knew he had to take the game deep and he did. We were trying those options with the wickets, but it just didn't work for us today,' Jayawardene added. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Hindustan Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rohit Sharma's cold-blooded response to young kid's childlike query; cheeky message to IPL opponents: ‘Nahi ho sakta'
Former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is focused on helping his team win their sixth IPL trophy on the field, but off it, he remains a jovial character. The swashbuckling opener has already played a pivotal role in the Mumbai Indians' qualification for the playoffs, and he is in no mood to stop before lifting another trophy. A short clip went viral on social media ahead of the MI's qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings, where Rohit can be seen spending time with some young kids off the field. The star batter shared a lighthearted moment with a young fan. When the child asked, "Sir aapko kaise out karne ka? (Sir how to get you out?)," Rohit humorously replied, "Nahi wo nahi ho sakta" ("No, that cannot happen"). It could be a cheeky message for his opponents in the tournament. This playful exchange occurred as Rohit, dressed in his MI kit, interacted with young fans wearing team jerseys. The video of this interaction quickly gained attention on social media. Meanwhile, Rohit had a mixed season before the playoffs. He started the season underwhelming, and started picking up form in the second half. He turned up big in the eliminator against Gujarat Titans with a stellar performance with the bat, scoring 81 runs off 50 balls, contributing to MI's total of 228/5. His innings, featuring nine boundaries and four sixes, earned him the Player of the Match award and helped MI secure a 20-run victory to set up qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. He was thrilled to play a pivotal role in Mumbai Indians' crucial win in the IPL Eliminator, though he admitted he would have liked to notch up more half-centuries than the four he has managed so far this season. 'I've got only four fifties (this IPL season). I think I would have liked to get more. I do understand the importance of playing the Eliminator and it was a complete team performance,' said Rohit during the post-match presentation. He has also found a new opening partner in Jonny Bairstow for the playoffs after Ryan Rickelton left for South Africa for World Test Championship preparations. Rohit and Bairstow didn't waste any time to show strong signs of a solid opening pair with an 84-run stand versus the Titans. 'I've watched Bairstow over the years from the other side. We know what he can do upfront with the bat. He took his chances, and it came off. We always look for that kind of start,' said Rohit.
Mint
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Mint
MI vs PBKS Qualifier 2 injury update: Will Yuzvendra Chahal and Deepak Chahar play today?
Mumbai Indians are all set to face off against the Punjab Kings at the Qualifier 2 match of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad. The Hardik Pandya led franchise had got to this spot after winning the Eliminator clash against the Gujarat Titans while PBKS will have another shot at reaching the IPL Final after facing a drubbing at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last clash. However, both the teams have been marred by injuries with PBKS losing Yuzvendra Chahal in the last few matches due to a wrist injury while MI not having the services of pacer Deepak Chahar due to a leg injury. The good news for Punjab Kings fans is that Chahal, who has been out of action since 18 May, is likely to have regained full fitness. According to ESPNCricinfo, he was seen wearing wrist protection during a training session on the eve of the crucial match. Chahal reportedly played football, took some catches and threw a few balls, as well as bowling a couple of overs into an empty net. As for Chahar, the report states that the pacer had padding under and above his left knee. He was seen warming up and jogging in Ahmedabad, and the report notes that Chahar's comeback will depend on how he feels when he wakes up on Sunday. Meanwhile, Reece Topley was the only other player to make it to the stadium on Saturday, suggesting that Richard Gleeson — who made his debut in Chahar's place during the IPL Eliminator match — is unlikely to play in Qualifier 2. With 36 runs needed off the last two overs against Gujarat Titans, Gleeson did a very good job of restricting the GT batters with three consecutive dot balls before walking off the field due to injury.
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Business Standard
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Winning mindset matters in big games, says Jayawardene on MI team culture
The winning culture that Mumbai Indians have built over the years with their core group of players does help them perform in high-pressure situations, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene after their tight win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL Eliminator here. Having won five titles, the storied franchise is one step away from reaching another IPL final. With Sai Sudharsan looking unstoppable in the middle, Titans were on course to chase down 229 in the knock-out game on Friday but individual brilliance from the likes of Jasprit Bumrah enabled Mumbai Indians to get over the line. Like they usually do, Mumbai Indians were slow starters this season before lifting their game in the second half of the tournament. Jaywardene gave his thoughts on what makes them tick on the big stage. "Well, when you have a winning culture, it is easier to try and have that same thing going through. Even when you get a new group, we still have a very experienced co-group within our ranks. "So, the conversations that we have, planning and everything is about, how can we get better, how can we push through," he said referring to the core including Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Bumrah, who have been part of the team's triumphant campaigns over the years. The seniors know all about winning and they try to inculcate the same spirit in the youngsters who join the squad. "That winning mentality itself comes through from those senior players and having that experience, guys who have won trophies does help and my job is to try and cultivate that for the new guys who are coming into the spot. "After the big auction, we had quite a few new faces, but I think telling them about the history of Mumbai and how we go, how we operate and have that attitude that we will never die from a situation, we will always fight through. So, I think that is shown today," said the Sri Lankan great. Bumrah massive asset for us, Rohit showed he is made for big stage While Bumrah got them back in the match by castling Washington Sundar with a yorker, Rohit rode his luck early to make 81 off 50 balls after being dropped twice in the powerplay. On the lead pacer, who returned from a long injury lay-off in the middle of the season, Mahela said: Tthere are definitely no concerns when he comes back because the reputation itself carries through and he was quite confident. "He had bowled few sessions, he was nailing those yorkers and all that. He is a massive asset for us, the experience that he carries through to the team and the situation that he has been bowling for us as well. "It is great to have him around the group, the experience that he brings, talking to Ashwini (left-arm pacer) in that last over (of the match)." Mahela said Rohit's hand at the top of the order was equally important. "Rohit was brilliant. He let Johnny take control initially and then when he knew it was his time and the bowler then he picked and he got into a brilliant tempo. "The pressure that he put on the two spinners, especially Sai and Rashid in that situation was absolutely brilliant and that is what Rohit does. Big games he does have a different gear that he plays. That is what experience does and he cannot replace that." He also said rookie pacer Ashwani Kumar is a fine talent and needs to be groomed properly by the franchise. Didn't expect heavy dew The heavy dew in the second half of the game aided Sudharsan and Washington who were collecting boundaries at will in the run chase. Mahela said they forced to change their plans considering the unexpected dew. "I didn't anticipate dew because I was here practising and knew yesterday's game as well (Qualifier 1), there wasn't much dew. "I looked at the wicket, we had a chat, we felt that against this opposition that batting first is the right call. So, we played tactically, brilliantly, the way we batted, the tempo was great and we put runs on the board and took that early wicket of Shubman as well, which was a massive one. "But halfway stage, I saw the dew coming we had to make a call, there was a, like planning wise, we were thinking, long boundaries, the way we gripped, the leg spinner might be an option for us, but we then took that out and then bowl Ashwini. "Changed our plans to bowl yorkers, as much as we can, because the balls were skidding through." Mahela praises Sudharsan Mahela has been left impressed with the way Sudharsan batted this season. He backed the left-hander to do well on his maiden Test tour of England. "Well, I have enjoyed his batting. I have to be honest, he is a good lefty, good cricketing shots, has a good head on his shoulder as well. "So, I am sure he will do well. It will be a challenge in England, like we have all done that in the past, but I think he will find a way to do what he needs to do," Mahela added.
