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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
What happens if rain washes out RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final in Ahmedabad? Is there a reserve day? All you need to know
The IPL 2025 Final is hours away from starting off in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium — if the weather holds up and everything goes to plan. As of this moment, rain is expected to play a role in the early evening, complicating things for the start of the match and likely to delay the start of the game. With the Qualifier 2 match in Ahmedabad already having faced a long delay due to inclement weather on Sunday evening, there remains a fear that the IPL 2025 final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru might be washed out, even with the extra two hours the IPL governing council has granted each fixture to be played to completion. However, there is a reserve day in place on June 4 should the weather prove to be poor enough to push the match entirely from June 3, or even if it is needed to complete a game that has already begun. Fans will remember the 2023 IPL final between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the same venue, which had its originally scheduled date see no action as continuous rain washed out that day's play. However, the teams returned for another rain-interrupted match the following day, which saw the teams play 15 overs each, and CSK win by DLS method. However, there is also a situation in which both days get washed out, and this will result in the IPL trophy going to the team which finished higher in the points table. This will be an extremely bitter pill for RCB fans to swallow, given Punjab finished top of the table, but level on points and only 0.07 points ahead in terms of the net run-rate. They will feel especially hard-done by, given that they beat Punjab in Qualifier 1 to reach the final, and will receive no reward for that particular result. Both teams and both sets of fans will be hoping for action to come to a close today itself, with these two evenly matched teams battling it out to see who can become the one to lift their first IPL trophy. Hopefully the rain stays away, and a full game of cricket awaits.


News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
How DLS Method Works In Cricket?
Last Updated: The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is a statistical approach used in cricket to set a fair target score for the team batting second when a match is interrupted. How DLS method works in cricket? Punjab Kings are facing Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier match of IPL 2025 on Sunday, June 1. The high-stakes match is taking place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to field first. The match has been delayed by more than 100 minutes due to rain. Due to rain threat, DLS (Duckworth-Lewis-Stern) Method is likely to come into play during the second half of the match. First Published: June 01, 2025, 21:21 IST


Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Narendra Modi Stadium weather: List of IPL matches heavily impacted by rain in Ahmedabad
The start of the Qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday was delayed due to rain. While the toss took place under overcast conditions, the rain started pelting down just before the players were about to enter the field. The rain delay comes in just two days before the IPL 2025 final to be played at the same venue. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have already qualified for the final after beating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. IPL 2023 final: The final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was severely impacted by rain as the game was completed into three days, thanks to a reserve day in place. The match originally was scheduled for May 28, 2023. However, relentless rain washed out the day without a ball being bowled. The match moved on to reserve day on May 29, 2023. Rain once again played a part on IPL 2023 final following which the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method came into effect. Eventually, CSK won the match on May 30, thus becoming the first instance an IPL match being stretched to three days. The final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was severely impacted by rain as the game was completed into three days, thanks to a reserve day in place. The match originally was scheduled for May 28, 2023. However, relentless rain washed out the day without a ball being bowled. The match moved on to reserve day on May 29, 2023. Rain once again played a part on IPL 2023 final following which the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method came into effect. Eventually, CSK won the match on May 30, thus becoming the first instance an IPL match being stretched to three days. IPL 2024: The league stage match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out without a ball being bowled. IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: The Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians clash was halted by heavy rain just when it was about to start. Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first after winning the toss. In case the Qualifier 2 is washed out, Punjab Kings will qualify for the final owing their higher position the points table after the league stage. Punjab Kings finished on top of the points table while Mumbai Indians finished fourth.


Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025, GT vs MI eliminator: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians head-to-head stats, team news, weather report, points table & more
IPL 2025, GT vs MI head-to-head: With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) securing their place in the IPL 2025 final after a dominant 8-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, the attention now turns to the highly anticipated GT vs MI Eliminator. Gujarat Titans will face Mumbai Indians at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur today, May 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of this knockout match will move on to Qualifier 2, where they will meet Punjab Kings for a shot at the IPL 2025 final. IPL 2025 match 72, Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians details: Match: GT vs MI, IPL 2025 Eliminator Event: Match 72 Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. GT vs MI streaming platforms: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website) Gujarat Titans' Road to the Eliminator Led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans enjoyed a strong run during the league stage. For most of the season, they looked set to finish in the top two, staying at the top of the points table. However, back-to-back losses in their final two league games - against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - saw them slip down to third place. Despite the setback, GT ended the league stage with an impressive 18 points from 14 matches, proving they are still a force to be reckoned with in the IPL 2025 eliminator clash. Mumbai Indians' Comeback Story in IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians (MI), led by Hardik Pandya, had a slow start to the season, losing four of their first five games. But the five-time champions bounced back in style, stringing together six consecutive wins to get into playoff contention. They secured their playoff spot after a win against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium. However, a loss to Punjab Kings in Jaipur meant MI ended the league stage in fourth place, setting up the GT vs MI Eliminator showdown. GT vs MI Head-to-Head Stats in IPL In the IPL head-to-head battle, Gujarat Titans have a clear edge over Mumbai Indians. Total Matches Played: 7 Gujarat Titans Wins: 5 Mumbai Indians Wins: 2 Last Match Result: Gujarat Titans won by 3 wickets (0 balls left) (DLS method), IPL 2025 match 56 on May 6 At Wankhede Stadium (Head-to-Head) Matches Played: 1 MI Wins: 1 GT Wins: 0 Last Result: Mumbai Indians won by 27 runs (May 2023) GT vs MI in IPL 2025: Previous Encounter Recap The only time GT and MI met in IPL 2025 was earlier this season at the Wankhede Stadium. It was a nail-biting contest, where Gujarat Titans snatched victory by 3 wickets using the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method, thanks to a match-winning effort from Rahul Tewatia. Top Performers in MI vs GT IPL Matches Most Runs Most Wickets Mumbai Indians' Record at Wankhede Stadium GT vs MI Team News: Key Updates Ahead of IPL 2025 Eliminator There have been several changes in both camps ahead of the big match. Gujarat Titans have seen Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Corbin Bosch exit the squad to prepare for the World Test Championship Final. Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson have joined as temporary replacements and were seen in training on Wednesday. Kusal Mendis has also been brought in and may directly enter the playing XI, likely batting at number 3. For the Mumbai Indians, no major injury updates have been reported, and they are expected to go with their regular lineup. GT vs MI Important Stats In IPL history, Hardik Pandya has got Shubman Gill out four times in just 23 balls, giving away only 19 runs. Kusal Mendis has found it tough to play against Mitchell Santner in T20s. He's been dismissed four times in 39 balls and has scored only 34 runs. In all T20 matches, Suryakumar Yadav has scored 117 runs off 77 balls against Rashid Khan without getting out once. However, Rashid has had the upper hand over Hardik Pandya, dismissing him twice while giving away just 32 runs in 44 balls. Tilak Varma has faced Prasidh Krishna for seven balls in the IPL, but he hasn't scored a single run and has been out twice. Who Will Win the GT vs MI IPL 2025 Eliminator? With both teams showing strong form, the GT vs MI IPL 2025 eliminator promises to be a thrilling battle. Gujarat Titans hold the advantage in head-to-head stats, but Mumbai Indians have the experience of winning big matches under pressure. It all comes down to who performs better on the day at Mullanpur. Cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see who will move one step closer to the IPL 2025 trophy. Mullanpur Weather Report for GT vs MI Eliminator – IPL 2025 As per Accuweather, the weather in Mullanpur for today's IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians is expected to be mostly clear. The temperature may range between 39°C during the day and 28°C at night. There is only a 2% chance of rain in the day and 0% chance at night, so fans can expect a full match without any rain interruptions. The previous game at this venue – the Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) – saw both fast bowlers and spinners getting good support from the surface. RCB managed to restrict PBKS to just 101 runs, showing that bowlers can dominate if they bowl in the right areas. Mullanpur Pitch Report – Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is generally known to help batters. It offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. However, pacers can get some early movement, especially in the first few overs, and spinners tend to get more grip as the match goes on. This balance between bat and ball makes for an exciting contest, especially in high-stakes games like the GT vs MI Eliminator in IPL 2025. IPL Stats & Records at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) Below are the key IPL stats and records at the New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) Cricket Stadium: When and Where to Watch the GT vs MI IPL 2025 Match? The Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator match in IPL 2025 is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss at 7:00 PM. Cricket fans can catch the live broadcast of the match on the Star Sports Network. The game will also be streamed live online via the JioStar website and app, making it easy for viewers to watch the action from anywhere. GT vs MI Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2025 match 72, Eliminator If you're creating your fantasy team for GT vs MI, here's our Dream11 prediction and team picks for this exciting IPL 2025 clash. Use this as a guide to build your own winning combination. Wicketkeepers: Jonny Bairstow Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan All-rounders: Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya Bowlers: Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore Captain: Shubman Gill Vice Captain: Rohit Sharma Feel free to tweak your Dream11 team today depending on the toss and confirmed playing XI. IPL 2025 points table before the eliminator Stay tuned for more updates, match previews, and live coverage of IPL 2025, including team news, scores, and highlights!
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Heather Knight proves why she is England's most important batter, even when not captain
ENG (144/5) beat WI (127/8) by 17 runs Without Heather Knight, England could have been left facing a very different end to their Twenty20 series against West Indies. Unlike in their first two matches, in which the hosts claimed victory with ease, the mildly rain-affected but not truncated match at Chelmsford threatened a different outcome. Put in to bat first, West Indies were accurate on line and length, forcing the England players to take risks, but had no answer to Knight who spearheaded the batting with an impressive 66 from 47 balls as they put on 144 for five. Despite Hayley Matthews making 71, England secured the 3-0 win with a 17-run victory to start the Charlotte Edwards era in ideal fashion. However, the fact that Knight was left hobbling at the crease at the end of the innings and was unable to field with a tight hamstring will be a cause for concern for Edwards. Knight formed an important partnership with new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who made 37 from 40 deliveries before being caught on the boundary, having been dropped on 36. No one looked as assured at the crease as Knight, who pulled, swept and paddled boundaries, including a big six over midwicket. 'Her innings was pretty special to get us up to that total,' Sciver-Brunt said. 'That just shows her class and experience obviously. She's a great asset to have.' Knight has been plagued with hamstring problems for the last decade since tearing it in the Women's Ashes in 2013, which forced her to stop bowling seam and take up off-spin. Although Knight said in her first interview since losing the captaincy that the role brought out the best of her as a player and a person, she has continued to be an imposing figure at the crease. Even when batting on one leg after bringing up her half-century, she still managed to hit the final ball of the innings for four. England have relied on her – and Sciver-Brunt – to deliver the majority of their runs for years. Knight has scored at least 40 in her last four T20 innings for England, including two this series and two during the Ashes in Australia. If she has aggravated an old injury, that could cause problems before the visit of India next month. It has been the case all series that if you stop Matthews, you stop the West Indies, something England managed to do in Hove but couldn't in Canterbury. But there were more worrying signs in the field, with three drops, one of them a sitter by Sciver-Brunt, although she did recover to take two more difficult chances. Charlie Dean had her own delivery driven straight back to her and put it down, and another caught the outside edge but could only glance Jones' pads. Matthews brought up her half-century, when Wyatt-Hodge could not hold on to a catch on the rope. When West Indies went off at 97 for three, with a DLS par score of 106, rain forced a delay. Matthews resumed in the same fashion she left off, but was out in the 18th over, picking out Em Arlott at long on off Lauren Bell.