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India Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- India Today
David Warner drops bold prediction for IPL 2025 winner and final's Player of the Match
Former Australia cricketer David Warner has predicted the winner of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) and the player of the match in the final. The former Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) captain has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to lift their maiden have qualified for the final of the IPL after a whopping nine years, following their comprehensive eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1. Recently, a fan asked Warner to predict the IPL 2025 winner and Josh Hazlewood to win Player of the Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers for RCB in their Qualifier 2 win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) as he scalped 3/21 in 3.1 overs. He's the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far and has scalped 21 wickets from 11 games at an average of 15.80 and an economy of 8.30. However, unlike previous seasons, RCB haven't been dependent on a single man to bail them out of trouble time and again as they've had nine player of the match winners this have lost all of their previous three finals in IPL history. However, the odds seem to be in their favour this time around as teams winning Qualifier 1 have won the IPL title 11 of the 14 times. Hence, the Rajat Patidar-led side look favourites to win the trophy this time before the final Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winner of the fixture will meet RCB in the final of the tournament on Tuesday, June 3 at the same 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!
Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Air India top officials, staff to travel economy from April 1; here's why
The announcement comes days after former Australian cricketer David Warner slammed the airline for being forced to board the flight without pilots, which caused hours of delay Starting April 1, all Air India staff, including the top management, will be mandated to travel in economy, according to a Times of India report. This comes at a time when the airline is facing massive backlash over flight delays and aims to improve its image. The move will further free up seats for the customers who are willing to pay. Citing a spokesperson, the report added, 'With this, we want to ensure that our premium seats... for which we are seeing huge demand - are available for booking to our customers first, demonstrating a culture of customer-centricity in the new Air India.' Unpleasant experience The announcement comes days after former Australian cricketer David Warner slammed the airline for being forced to board the flight without pilots, which caused hours of delay. First Published: May 20 2025 | 6:45 PM IST
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: Virat Kohli Chases Massive Record Of David Warner As RCB Face PBKS
PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1, Live Updates: Virat Kohli will be chasing a huge record of David Warner when Punjab Kings host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1 match of IPL 2025 in Mullanpur. Kohli has been in sensational touch this season, having scored 602 runs in 13 matches at an average of 60.20 and a strike rate of 147.91. He has scored 8 fifties so far and stands just 1 away from equalling the all-time record of David Warner of scoring most half-centuries in a single IPL season. (Live Scorecard) Here are the Live Updates of Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025 game - PBKS vs RCB Live: RCB en route for maiden title! Royal Challengers Bengaluru are way too familiar with heartbreaks of the knock-out stages and like every season, are hoping to end their title drought. In their own words, the job is only half done for both title contenders. RCB have played the finals of IPL in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but ended up losing all of them. May 29, 2025 17:53 (IST) PBKS vs RCB Live: Virat Kohli on verge of huge record! Virat Kohli is only half-century away from equalling the all-time record of David Warner of smashing most fifties in a single IPL season. Currently, Kohli has 8 fifties to his name in IPL 2025. He just needs one more to equal the record of Warner and two to break it. Not tough for this man, who is in sensational touch this season! May 29, 2025 17:45 (IST) PBKS vs RCB Live: Hope and belief! For Virat, it's the hope of a first For Rohit, the hunger for a historic sixth with #MI This isn't just a league. It's legacy in motion #IPLPlayoffs Qualifier1 #PBKSvRCB | 29th MAY, THU, 6 PM on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025 17:38 (IST) PBKS vs RCB Live: The Iyer-Ponting partnership! Punjab Kings find themselves in unfamiliar territory having made the play-offs for the first time since 2014 but they are not carrying the baggage of the past in the Iyer-Ricky Ponting (head coach) era. The Iyer-Ponting partnership has resulted in a stellar turnaround for Punjab Kings, who have finally cracked the consistency code after more than a decade of under-performance. May 29, 2025 17:21 (IST) PBKS vs RCB Live: A tough challenge tonight! Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership will face its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Having earned the cushion of a top-two finish, one can expect both teams to have a no holds barred approach knowing they will get another shot at reaching the final even if they come up short on the opening night of the play-offs. May 29, 2025 17:11 (IST) PBKS vs RCB Live: Winner goes into the final! The winner of Qualifier 1 match will get a direct entry into the final of IPL 2025. On the other hand, the losing team will not be eliminated from the tournament and will have its chance. The losing side will have to play Qualifier 2, in which it will face the winner of the Eliminator game that will be played between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
IPL 2025 Playoffs Begin: Punjab Kings Face RCB in Qualifier-1, Chance for New Champion
The IPL 2025 season has reached its final stages, with the playoffs kicking off today (May 29). The first Qualifier will be held in Mullanpur, featuring a clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), the top two teams on the points table. The winner of this crucial match will directly qualify for the final. Tomorrow (May 30), the Eliminator match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians will also take place in Mullanpur. The loser of Qualifier-1 will face the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier-2 for a place in the final. Only Once in 14 Seasons The playoff format was introduced in 2011, and in the 14 seasons since, only once has a team from the Eliminator gone on to win the title. That remarkable feat was achieved in 2016 by Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by David Warner. They defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator, stunned Gujarat Lions in Qualifier-2, and then beat RCB in the final by 8 runs. In all other 13 seasons, the champion has always come from the top 2 positions on the points table. Tough Road Ahead for Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans Finishing in third or fourth place rarely leads to championship success. To win the title, a team must win three consecutive matches — the Eliminator, Qualifier-2, and the Final. Mumbai Indians have reached the playoffs 10 times, won the title 5 times, and were runners-up once. However, history shows that third or fourth place has not been favorable for them. In 2011 and 2012, they reached Qualifier-2 but couldn't make the final. In 2014 and 2023, they were knocked out in the Eliminator. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, made a dream debut by winning the title in their first season (2022), then finished as runners-up in 2023, but dropped to eighth place last year. Will We See a New Champion This Year? One of Mumbai or Gujarat is guaranteed to play in Qualifier-2. If the loser of Qualifier-1 beats that team, we could see a new IPL champion this year. That's because neither Punjab Kings nor RCB has ever won an IPL title. RCB has reached the final three times (2009, 2011, 2016) but failed to lift the trophy. Punjab Kings have reached the final only once in 2014, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, after years of waiting, they're back in the title race.
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India.com
5 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Shubman Gill Matches KL Rahul, Enters Top 5 Captains With Most Runs In An IPL Season
photoDetails english 2907520 Updated:May 28, 2025, 09:17 PM IST Virat Kohli – 973 Runs (2016, Royal Challengers Bangalore) 1 / 10 In the 2016 IPL season, Virat Kohli delivered an extraordinary performance, amassing 973 runs in 16 matches at an average of 81.08. His tally included four centuries, setting a record for the most runs in a single IPL season. Virat Kohli's Aggression & Consistency 2 / 10 Kohli's leadership and batting prowess propelled RCB to the finals, although they narrowly missed clinching the title. This season, Virat is still consistent for his team, surpassing 600 runs and still going on. David Warner – 848 Runs (2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad) 3 / 10 David Warner's 2016 season was instrumental in Sunrisers Hyderabad's maiden IPL title win. Scoring 848 runs in 17 matches, Warner's aggressive batting at the top order provided consistent starts for his team. David Warner's Leadership 4 / 10 David Warner's leadership and form were pivotal in SRH's successful campaign, which helped his team clinch their maiden title, beating RCB at the finals of IPL 2016. Kane Williamson – 735 Runs (2018, Sunrisers Hyderabad) 5 / 10 Stepping in as captain in 2018, Kane Williamson led from the front, accumulating 735 runs in 17 matches at an average of 52.50. Kane Williamson's calmness 6 / 10 Williamson's calm demeanor and consistent performances guided SRH to the finals, earning him the Orange Cap for the season. KL Rahul – 670 Runs (2020, Kings XI Punjab) 7 / 10 In the 2020 IPL season, KL Rahul showcased his batting excellence by scoring 670 runs in 14 matches, securing the Orange Cap. KL Rahul's Temperament 8 / 10 KL Rahul's highest score of 132* was the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history at that time. Despite his efforts, KXIP narrowly missed out on the playoffs. Shubman Gill – 649 Runs (2025, Gujarat Titans) 9 / 10 Assuming captaincy in 2024, Shubman Gill led the Gujarat Titans with distinction. In the 2025 season, he had scored 649 runs so far, demonstrating consistency and leadership. Shubman Gill - The New Captain 10 / 10 Gill's performance has been instrumental in the Gujarat Titans' impressive campaign this season. With the team securing a spot in the playoffs, they now face a crucial knockout clash against the Mumbai Indians. As captain, Gill will need to lead from the front once again and deliver another match-defining innings for his side.
