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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nita Ambani's inspiring words to Mumbai Indians players after IPL 2025 exit
Image credit: BCCI/IPL NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) missed out on reaching the IPL final for the fifth straight season, crashing out after a loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1. Batting first, the Hardik Pandya-led side posted a solid 203/6. Despite picking up two early wickets in the powerplay, MI couldn't keep PBKS from staying in the hunt. A brilliant unbeaten knock of 87 off 41 balls from Shreyas Iyer guided PBKS to a successful chase in 19 overs, with five wickets in hand. After the defeat, MI owner Nita Ambani visited the dressing room to speak with the players. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I just want to kind of now wish all of you the very best as you all go back to your countries and play for your own countries. I will miss you all. I'm so used to now, 11 weeks of being and seeing all of you, sharing those smiles and high fives. Until then, take care, good luck and all the best," Nita said. MI had a rocky start to their IPL 2025 campaign, winning just one of their first five matches. They turned things around mid-season and finished fourth with eight wins from 14 games. IPL 2025 Final, RCB vs Punjab Kings: The wait will finally end in Ahmedabad A chance to finish in the top two slipped away after a final league-stage defeat—again to PBKS, who later ended MI's playoff run. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo Prior to that, MI had kept their hopes alive by beating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator on May 30. Now, PBKS will face RCB in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday, June 3. Both teams are eyeing their maiden IPL title, having been part of the league since its beginning.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Akash Ambani's emotional speech to Mumbai Indians players after IPL 2025 exit
NEW DELHI: (MI) missed out on reaching the IPL final for the fifth straight season, crashing out after a loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 on Sunday, June 1. Batting first, the Hardik Pandya-led side posted a solid 203/6. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Despite picking up two early wickets in the powerplay, MI couldn't keep PBKS from staying in the hunt. A brilliant unbeaten knock of 87 off 41 balls from guided PBKS to a successful chase in 19 overs, with five wickets in hand. After the defeat, MI owner visited the dressing room to speak with the players. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "The last thing that I want to leave you with it's actually one of my dad's quotes that situations and circumstances like this can either make two choices, right: Becoming a bitter person or becoming a better person. And better person applies to each and everyone individually of what it takes skills wise, mentality wise, team spirit wise," Akash said. "I am sure as hell and it is certain no one should take whatever is lost bitterly. We should take it better and understand what it takes. What it takes to be a champion of the IPL. Wishing you all the best for the upcoming nine months to be. See you guys soon and thank you for everything." MI had a rocky start to their IPL 2025 campaign, winning just one of their first five matches. They turned things around mid-season and finished fourth with eight wins from 14 games. IPL 2025 Final, RCB vs Punjab Kings: The wait will finally end in Ahmedabad A chance to finish in the top two slipped away after a final league-stage defeat—again to PBKS, who later ended MI's playoff run. Prior to that, MI had kept their hopes alive by beating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator on May 30. Now, PBKS will face RCB in the IPL 2025 final on Tuesday, June 3. Both teams are eyeing their maiden IPL title, having been part of the league since its beginning.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
BCCI faces fan heat for shifting PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 from Kolkata after Ahmedabad rain: 'Turned into a mockery'
The BCCI is under scanner after rain delayed the proceedings during Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Sunday night. After Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl under overcast conditions, rain delayed the start of the play. No rain was forecast ahead of the match, even though a slight drizzle kept the pitch under cover the day before. The rain hit at the worst possible moment, just as players were about to take the field. What was expected to be a blockbuster knockout contest has so far been held hostage by the weather, with nearly two hours lost before a ball could be bowled. As the wait extended, social media erupted with criticism of the BCCI's decision to move the venue. Originally, Eden Gardens in Kolkata was set to host both Qualifier 2 and the final, according to the initial IPL schedule. But following a week-long suspension of the league due to heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan in early May, the revised itinerary placed both games in Ahmedabad. 'The new venues for the Playoffs were decided by the IPL Governing Council keeping in mind the weather conditions and other parameters,' the BCCI release for the revised schedule had stated. Ironically, Kolkata weather conditions remain clear as of now, which sparked anger among fans. If rain plays spoilsport, Punjab Kings will qualify for the final of the season on the virtue of a higher finish in the points table than Mumbai Indians. Shreyas Iyer's men finished their league stage at the top of the table with 19 points, while MI were fourth. The Hardik Pandya-led side had reached Qualifier 2 after a dominant win over the Gujarat Titans on Friday. The side posted a mammoth score of 228/5 before restricting Shubman Gill's men to 208/5 in 20 overs. The winners of Qualifier 2 will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash; the side registered a thumping 8-wicket win over Punjab in Qualifier 1 on Wednesday.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
How Many Times Has A Team Won IPL Title After Winning Eliminator? Will Mumbai Indians Repeat History?
Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 on Sunday, June 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Mumbai Indians registered a thrilling 20-run win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in Eliminator to set up a date with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. On the other hand, the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans were knocked out of the tournament. The winner of Qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. Notably, five-times champions Mumbai Indians have won five titles in IPL history. MI's last title came in 2020 when the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Delhi Capitals in the final. Now, Hardik Pandya now has a chance to lead Mumbai Indians to their sixth IPL title and leave Chennai Super Kings (CSK) behind. Survival mode: Final ticket: UP for grabs #PBKS and #MI meet in a clash of belief, form, and fearless cricket Who are you backing? #TATAIPL | #PBKSvMI | #Qualifier2 | #TheLastMile | @PunjabKingsIPL | @mipaltan — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) June 1, 2025 How Many Times Has A Team Won IPL Title After Winning Eliminator? Interestingly, only one team - Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - has won the IPL title after winning the Eliminator in history. David Warner led-SRH beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2016 Eliminator by 22 runs and then beat Gujarat Lions (GL) by four wickets in Qualifier 2 to reach the final. Thereafter, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by eight runs in the IPL 2016 final to win the title.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Can Mumbai Indians overcome Ahmedabad woes? What five-time champs need to do?
Mumbai Indians would be aiming to change the script when they take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Having started the season with five defeats in their first six games, Mumbai Indians produced a stunning turnaround with seven wins in their next eight matches to qualify for the playoffs. In the Eliminator, Mumbai Indians edged out Gujarat Titans to enter Qualifier 2. A win against Punjab Kings would ensure Mumbai Indians' seventh entry into an IPL final. Ahmedabad has been a happy hunting ground for batters in the past. But the same isn't with Mumbai Indians at the venue. In six matches at the venue, Mumbai Indians have lost five, including four alone against Gujarat Titans and one against Rajasthan Royals. Opposition Tournament Result Year Otago Volts CLT20 Abandoned 2013 Rajasthan Royals IPL Won 2014 Rajasthan Royals IPL Lost 2015 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2023 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2023 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2024 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2025 The five-time champions' only win in Ahmedabad came against Rajasthan Royals in 2014. Notably, Mumbai Indians' four losses have come while chasing. Biggest in the world, the Narendra Modi stadium is known assist batters over the years. With the kind of form the Mumbai Indians batters are in, the Hardik Pandya-led side have the upper hand as compared to Punjab Kings, who were bundled out for 101 in Qualifier 1. To break the jinx in Ahmedabad, Mumbai Indians batters need to carry on the momentum. Notably, Mumbai Indians on momentum are a different beast all-together. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
