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India.com
6 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Shubman Gill's Sister In Tears, Ashish Nehra's Son Heartbroken As Gujarat Titans Crash Out Of IPL 2025 After MI Defeat
In a high-octane Eliminator clash that had all the drama, emotion, and heartbreak the IPL is known for, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs, knocking the 2022 champions out of IPL 2025. Played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, the encounter left not just players but their families visibly emotional, with Shubman Gill's sister Shahneel breaking down in the stands, and Ashish Nehra's son reduced to tears. #MIvsGT — WTF Cricket (@CricketWtf) May 30, 2025 Also Read: Shashank Singh's Rumored Girlfriend: All You Need To Know About Punja Kings Star Batsman's Love Life With Girlfriend Mehak - In Pics Mumbai Indians Hold Nerve in a High-Scoring Thriller Winning the toss and opting to bat first, MI skipper Hardik Pandya led his side with confidence, setting the tone for a run-fest. The decision paid off handsomely. Rohit Sharma, reprieved twice in the powerplay due to fielding blunders by Gerald Coetzee and Kusal Mendis, made GT pay dearly. The veteran opener smashed 81 off 50 balls, including nine boundaries and four towering sixes. Jonny Bairstow, replacing Ryan Rickelton, chipped in with a vital 47, setting up a platform for a late assault. In the death overs, Hardik Pandya unleashed a flurry of sixes, finishing with an unbeaten cameo that helped Mumbai post a daunting 228/5. Gujarat Titans Falter Despite Sai Sudharsan's Heroics Gujarat's chase began on a nightmare note as captain Shubman Gill fell in the very first over. His early dismissal dealt a psychological blow, and though Sai Sudharsan (80 off 44) fought valiantly and Washington Sundar (48 off 30) kept GT afloat, the pressure of the mounting required rate proved too much. The Titans looked well in contention until Sudharsan's dismissal, after which the momentum firmly shifted back to MI. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult delivered clinical death overs, choking the flow of runs and sealing the game for Mumbai with surgical precision. Dropped Catches Cost Titans Dearly GT's downfall was not just down to MI's brilliance but their own mistakes in the field. Three crucial dropped catches – two of Rohit Sharma and one of Suryakumar Yadav – proved to be game-changers. Captain Gill, post-match, lamented the missed opportunities: 'We were right in it. Dropping three sitters in a game of this magnitude is unacceptable. On this pitch, 210 would've been a par score. Small moments made a big difference.' Emotional Fallout: Family Members Left Devastated As the Titans' hopes vanished with the final delivery, emotions overwhelmed those closest to the team. Cameras caught Ashish Nehra's son crying inconsolably, his heartbreak mirroring the mood of every GT fan. Shahneel Gill, Shubman's sister, was also seen weeping, comforted by fellow supporters. These moments resonated deeply on social media, with fans sharing clips of the emotional aftermath. The visuals added a human layer to a game that already had the intensity of a final, highlighting how cricket is more than just a sport – it's a shared emotional journey. What's Next: MI March to Qualifier 2 With this emphatic win, Mumbai Indians advance to Qualifier 2, where they'll face Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, exit the tournament on a low after three consecutive defeats, despite topping the league table for most of the season. For Gujarat, the end is bitter, but the journey wasn't without merit. Sai Sudharsan's rise, Sundar's return to form, and Gill's leadership evolution are bright spots in what was otherwise a gut-wrenching end to a promising campaign.
News18
6 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Ashish Nehra's Daughter Bursts Into Tears, Son Heartbroken After GT's IPL Elimination
Last Updated: Emotions ran high as Gujarat Titans, one of IPL's top performing teams this season, were eliminated from the playoffs. Sport can be cruel. How else can one explain the contrasting emotions of Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians fans following a high-voltage IPL 2025 Eliminator clash in Chandigarh on Friday? GT, one of the most consistent teams of the league stage, suffered a late slump into the season and ultimately crashed out of the playoffs after a defeat to MI, a team that gained momentum after a disastrous start to their campaign. MI will now face Punjab Kings for a chance to battle Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 final next week. While there was ecstasy in the MI camp following Friday night's result, agony ran deep in the GT camp. For GT head coach Ashish Nehra's daughter, the defeat brought immense pain; she broke down in tears and was consoled by the franchise captain Shubman Gill's sister. Nehra's older son looked heartbroken, even while trying to put on a brave face while trying to console a younger member of the GT camp who was inconsolable. Chasing a mammoth target of 229, the Titans finished at 208/6, losing by 20 runs as their IPL 2025 campaign came to an end. While GT must review what went wrong towards the end of their campaign, the franchise must take pride in how they performed through the majority of the season. At one stage, they were leading the race to finish at the top of the points table but back-to-back defeats in their final two league matches meant they finished third and had to face five-time IPL champions MI in the eliminator clash. GT did commit plenty of mistakes at the start of the contest dropping Rohit Sharma twice and the MI veteran responded with a match-winning innings – 81 off 50. Overall, they dropped as many as three regulation catches including that of Suryakumar Yadav when he was on 25. First Published:
India Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Ashish Nehra has a clear vision: Shubman Gill credits GT coach for IPL 2025 success
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has credited head coach Ashish Nehra's "clear vision and excellent communication" as the driving force behind the franchise's impressive showing in IPL 2025. With nine wins from 12 matches, GT currently sit at the top of the points table and continue to look like one of the most well-drilled and consistent sides in the to JioHotstar, Shubman Gill praised Ashish Nehra for shaping a team that knows its strengths and sticks to them. He said Nehra laid down a clear plan for success right from the franchise's first season in 2022, when Gujarat Titans won the title in their debut think Ashish Nehra had a clear vision when Gujarat Titans came in during the first year - he knew how he wanted to build the team and define player roles. His communication with the players, both on and off the field, has been excellent. IPL 2025, GT vs LSG Live UpdatesNehra's methodical yet relaxed approach has become a defining feature of the Titans' setup. While other franchises often rely heavily on marquee names, GT have built a well-rounded unit with a clear emphasis on bowling - an area Gill believes is often overlooked in T20 cricket."Many believe that the IPL is won by batters, but our ideology is different. It doesn't matter how many runs you score if you can't defend them. The way he guides the bowling unit has been a major strength for us," he are always areas to improve, and the way he works individually with players - especially the bowlers - stands 25-year-old opener has also been in sublime form this season, forming one of the most successful opening partnerships of IPL 2025 alongside Sai Sudharsan. The Gill-Sudharsan duo has piled up 839 runs at a staggering average of 76.27, including three century partnerships and four fifty-plus pointed out that their chemistry stems not just from technical prowess but from smart cricket."I think the way we bat is not exactly similar, but the left-right combination helps. We both run very well between the wickets, and we're the kind of players who like to outsmart the opponent - including the bowlers," Gill a format increasingly tilted in favour of power-hitting and one-dimensional roles due to the Impact Player rule, Gill believes GT's nuanced style gives them an edge."In T20 cricket, especially with the introduction of the Impact Player rule, that skill of outsmarting the opposition has declined a bit. But I think our team still does it really believes GT's ability to adapt to different conditions lies at the heart of their success in the unpredictable terrain of IPL easy to swing freely on good cement wickets, but real skill lies in reading conditions, assessing the situation, and consistently putting up fighting totals - that, I believe, is the key to our success."Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
We Like To Outsmart The Opponent: Shubman Gill On His Partnership With Sai Sudharsan
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill revealed that the "skill of outsmarting the opposition" is what makes his batting partnership with Sai Sudharsan so effective. He added that "reading conditions and assessing the situation" is why his side's tactical awareness remains key to their success in the IPL 2025. As an opening pair in IPL 2025, Sudharsan and Gill have amassed 839 runs, at an average of 76.27, with seven 50-plus stands - three of them going past the 100-mark. The duo stitched the highest partnership for Gujarat Titans in T20s with their unbeaten 205-run first-wicket stand at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday as GT booked their spot in the playoffs with a 10-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. "I think the way we bat is not exactly similar, but the left-right combination helps. We both run very well between the wickets, and we're the kind of players who like to outsmart the opponent, including the bowlers," Gill said on the episode of JioHotstar's Gen Bold. "In T20 cricket, especially with the introduction of the Impact Player rule, that skill of outsmarting the opposition has declined a bit. But I think our team still does it well. It's easy to swing freely on good cement wickets, but real skill lies in reading conditions, assessing the situation, and consistently putting up fighting totals - that, I believe, is the key to our success," he added. Gill reflected on the team's consistent success, and he also credited collective contributions across departments, saying, "I think it's been a collective performance. The way everyone is coming together and contributing in all aspects - that's something we've done well over the first three years, and I think that's what has continued this season." The skipper further credited coach Ashish Nehra for shaping the team's identity and empowering the bowling unit. "I think Ashish Nehra had a clear vision when Gujarat Titans came in during the first year - he knew how he wanted to build the team and define player roles. His communication with the players, both on and off the field, has been excellent. "There are always areas to improve, and the way he works individually with players, especially the bowlers, stands out. Many believe that the IPL is won by batters, but our ideology is different. It doesn't matter how many runs you score if you can't defend them. The way he guides the bowling unit has been a major strength for us," Gill added. Last year, after smashing a brilliant maiden international hundred in the second T20I against Zimbabwe, Abhishek Sharma revealed that he used his childhood friend and under-19 teammate Gill's bat in the match, something he has regularly done in the past as well. Gill signed off by revealing the light-hearted backstory of how Abhishek began using his bats since their U-16 days. "It started back in our U-16 days. Abhishek began playing with my bat - there's a story behind it. He was batting on 80 or 90 runs using my match bat, and I didn't want it to break, so I asked him to return it. We ended up having a bit of a fight over that! But whenever he asked for my bat, I always gave it to him - and he scored a lot of runs with it," he said. Listen to the latest songs, only on
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
4 Playoff spots sealed: What's next for RCB, MI, GT & PBKS in IPL 2025?
With all four IPL 2025 playoff spots sealed, the remaining seven matches in the league phase might appear to be dead rubbers ahead of the playoffs starting on May 29. However, that is not the case for the four qualified teams — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Why are the remaining matches still important for qualified teams? While the playoff spots are secured, the final rankings on the IPL 2025 points table are yet to be decided. These rankings are crucial as they determine which teams will play in Qualifier 1 and which will have to go through the Eliminator. Why does finishing in the top two of the IPL 2025 points table matters? All four teams that have qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs still have a chance to finish in the top two positions. Securing one of those spots provides a significant advantage: an extra opportunity to reach the final via Qualifier 1, even if the team loses their first playoff match. Here's how all the four teams, which qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs, have a chance to finish as the top two teams on the points table. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill with head caoch Ashish Nehra. Photo: Sportzpics for IPL Gujarat Titans (GT) Total Matches played: 12 Matches won: 9 Matches Lost: 3 Points: 18 Net runrate: +0.795 For the Shubman Gill-led side, two matches remain — against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Both LSG and CSK have already been eliminated, and victories against them would take Gujarat Titans' points tally to 22. In that case, no other team would be able to surpass them on the IPL 2025 leaderboard, as the maximum points RCB and PBKS can reach is 21. Check IPL 2025 points table here Gujarat Titans' remaining matches in IPL 2025 On May 22 vs LSG (7:30 PM IST) On May 25 vs CSK (3:30 PM IST) Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Photo: Sportzpics for IPL Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Total Matches played: 12 Matches won: 8 Matches Lost: 3 No result: 1 Points: 17 Net runrate: +0.482 Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) also have a chance to finish in the top two on the IPL 2025 points table and qualify for Qualifier 1. If they win their remaining two matches, Bengaluru can finish with 21 points. RCB remaining matches in IPL 2025 On May 23 - vs SRH (7:30 PM IST) On May 27 - vs LSG (7:30 PM IST) Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings. Photo: Sportzpics for IPL Punjab Kings (PBKS) Total Matches played: 12 Matches won: 8 Matches Lost: 3 No result: 1 Points: 17 Net runrate: +0.389 Like RCB, Punjab Kings (PBKS) can also earn a maximum of 21 points if they win their remaining two matches — against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. If both PBKS and RCB manage to win their respective games, the final rankings at 21 points on the IPL 2025 points table will then be decided by net run rate (NRR). Punjab Kings' remaining matches in IPL 2025 On May 24 vs DC (7:30 PM IST) On May 26 vs MI (7:30 PM IST) Hardik Pandya, captain of Mumbai Indians. Photo: Sportzpics for IPL Mumbai Indians (MI) Total Matches played: 13 Matches won: 8 Matches Lost: 5 Points: 16 Net runrate: +1.292 Mumbai Indians can only finish in the top two on the IPL 2025 points table if all other teams lose their remaining matches and Hardik Pandya's men win their only remaining game against Punjab Kings. Mumbai Indians' remaining matches in IPL 2025 On May 26 vs PBKS (7:30 PM IST) IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule, Live Timings, Venue, Qualifiers and Eliminator Live Streaming and Telecast When do the IPL 2025 playoffs begin? The IPL 2025 playoffs will begin on May 29 with Qualifier 1. Which teams can play in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs? The top two teams on the IPL 2025 points table will play in Qualifier 1, which is scheduled to take place on May 29. Which teams will lock horns in the Eliminator of the IPL 2025 playoffs? The 3rd and 4th-placed teams on the IPL 2025 points table will lock horns in the Eliminator, which is scheduled to take place on May 30. Which teams will lock horns in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025? The losing team of Qualifier 1 and the winning team of the Eliminator will clash in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 on June 1. When will the IPL 2025 final take place? The IPL 2025 final is scheduled to take place on June 3. Which teams can clash in the IPL 2025 final on June 3? The winner of Qualifier 1 and the winner of Qualifier 2 will clash in the IPL 2025 final on June 3. Which TV channels will live telecast the IPL 2025 playoffs? Jio Star Sports Network will live telecast the IPL 2025 playoffs. Where to watch the live streaming of the IPL 2025 playoffs? Fans can watch the live streaming of the IPL 2025 playoffs on JioHotstar.
