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Hans India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
IPL 2025: DC and GT players pay tribute to Indian Armed Forces at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Players from both Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) lined paid tribute to the Indian armed forces by standing up for the Indian national anthem ahead of their IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Following a ten-day pause in IPL 2025 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the tournament had its first full match on resumption when Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by ten runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday afternoon. While the game was finishing in Jaipur, both DC and GT playing elevens, along with match officials – on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock and Keyur Kelkar, third umpire Rohan Pandit and match referee Arjan Kripal Singh sang the national anthem together to honour the valuable contributions of the Indian Armed Forces and protecting India from the attacks of enemies across the border before the match began. In addition to this, 'Thank you armed forces' was the message being displayed on the screens as well as boundary lines of the stadium when the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' was being played. After the national anthem was over, fans in the stadium chanted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' in chorus. 'Firstly, a heartfelt message to our armed forces for keeping us safe, and to help us get back on the field to do something we love,' said Delhi Capitals' top-order batter Karun Nair in a pre-match chat with broadcasters. Coming to the match, GT won the toss and elected to bowl first against DC. Second-ranked GT need just one more win to book their spot in the playoffs. DC are at fifth place and must win all of their remaining games, starting from their final home game on Sunday, to keep their faint hopes of entering the last four stage alive. After PBKS beat RR by ten runs, if GT wins on Sunday night, then they, PBKS and RCB will qualify for the playoffs. It would then leave DC, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in competition for the final playoffs spot.
Arab News
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Rain delays toss in Pakistan-Bangladesh Champions Trophy match
RAWALPINDI: Overnight rain which continued on and off delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy dead-rubber Group A match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Stadium on Thursday. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Dark clouds hovered over the stadium and the two umpires, Adrian Holdstock of South Africa and Michael Gough of England, will inspect the conditions once the rain stops. Both teams are already out of the semifinal race after losing their first two games in the 50-over tournament. India and New Zealand progressed out of Group A. In Group B, South Africa, Australia and Afghanistan compete for the other two semifinal spots. England are out of contention.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Climate
- Express Tribune
PAK vs BAN: Rain delays toss in Champions Trophy dead-rubber
Rain delays the toss in the Champions Trophy Group A dead-rubber match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh at Rawalpindi Stadium on Thursday. The rain, which persisted intermittently overnight, caused a delay as dark clouds lingered over the stadium. Umpires Adrian Holdstock of South Africa and Michael Gough of England are set to inspect the conditions once the rain ceases. Both teams are already out of the semi-final race, having lost their first two matches in the 50-over tournament. India and New Zealand have already advanced from Group A. If the match is washed out, both teams will exit the tournament without a win. In Group B, South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan are competing for the remaining two semi-final spots, while England have been eliminated from contention. Weather report: According to Accuweather, rain is expected to impact the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. With temperatures around 18°C and a wind speed of 5 km/h, Rawalpindi will be cloudy with occasional rain in the afternoon and evening. This could potentially lead to interruptions, similar to the South Africa vs Australia match, which was abandoned at the same venue. Pitch report: The pitch is expected to be flat, providing ideal conditions for batsmen to dominate. Given Rawalpindi's history of high-scoring encounters, another run-fest could be on the cards. However, while the surface may not offer much assistance to bowlers, the overcast conditions could bring fast bowlers into play. With rain expected in Rawalpindi, seamers might find movement early on, making their role crucial in shaping the outcome of the match. Head-to-head: Pakistan and Bangladesh have faced each other 39 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Pakistan hold a dominant record, winning 34 of these encounters, while Bangladesh have secured victory on just five occasions. Overall ODI Record Matches Played: 39 Pakistan Wins: 34 Bangladesh Wins: 5 Matches Lost (Pakistan): 5 Matches Lost (Bangladesh): 34 Despite Pakistan's clear edge, Bangladesh have often put up a strong fight, especially in ICC tournaments. Before their highly anticipated clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, here's a look at their head-to-head battles in global events. In ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (ODIs) The two sides have met three times in the ICC Cricket World Cup: 31 May 1999 (Northampton): Bangladesh won by 62 runs. Bangladesh won by 62 runs. 11 March 2011 (Dhaka): Pakistan won by 58 runs. Pakistan won by 58 runs. 05 July 2019 (London): Pakistan won by 94 runs. In ICC Champions Trophy Pakistan and Bangladesh have met only once in the ICC Champions Trophy. Their only encounter was in Birmingham (2004), where Pakistan won by 9 wickets. Last 5 ODI Matches 31 October 2023 (Eden Gardens, Kolkata): Pakistan won by 7 wickets. Pakistan won by 7 wickets. 06 September 2023 (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore): Pakistan won by 7 wickets. Pakistan won by 7 wickets. 05 July 2019 (The Lord's, London): Pakistan won by 94 runs. Pakistan won by 94 runs. 26 September 2018 (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh won by 37 runs. Bangladesh won by 37 runs. 22 April 2015 (Mirpur, Bangladesh): Bangladesh won by 8 wickets. With Pakistan looking to extend their dominance and Bangladesh eager to rewrite history, their Champions Trophy 2025 showdown promises to be a thrilling contest.
