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Business Standard
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
PBKS vs MI LIVE SCORE UPDATES IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Stoinis gets the breakthrough; Rohit departs
10:02 PM IPL 2025 | PBKS vs MI LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 14 runs from the over! Over Summary 4 W 2 6nb 1 0 1lb; MI 30/1 after 3 overs; Tilak Varma 9 (3) Jonny Bairstow 10 (9) Stoinis continues the attack Ball 6 - He ends the over with a quick single. Leg byes Ball 5 - Bairstow with a hit towards long on. No run. Ball 4 - The free hit goes for just a single. Caught at mid on but doesn't count. Ball 4 - He goes down the ground for a SIX. No ball given. Ball 3 - A couple of runs by Tilak Varma to get off the mark. Ball 2 - He is caught at deep square this time. Ball 1 - Rohit goes straight down the ground for a FOUR.
Mint
a day ago
- Sport
- Mint
Save Humanity trend takes centerstage on social media as RCB chase maiden IPL title dream
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to make their fourth IPL final appearance on 3 June, having defeated the Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 1 clash earlier this week. While the star-studded team has always looked good on paper, fans and well-wishers alike now believe that this could be the year that RCB finally lifts the coveted trophy. RCB are renowned for having one of the biggest and loudest support bases in the IPL, and with their first IPL trophy within reach, a new trend has emerged on social media where users have been asking Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to 'save humanity'. Why 'Save Humanity' has taken center stage on social media? As RCB's chances of winning their first ever IPL trophy increase, social media users are concerned about the potential 'noise pollution' that RCB fans' celebrations could cause if they win. These users have started posting on various social media websites with the words 'Save Humanity', asking different players or franchises to save the world from this so-called menace. Some users are rekindling the SRH connection with Jonny Bairstow, believing that he is the one to save humanity, while others are searching for a bowler like Ben Cutting to stop RCB's rise this year. Notably, RCB lost the match by 8 runs in their last IPL Final appearance, with Cutting playing an important part. The pacer has also spoken about how his social media inbox is usually flooded with messages from people asking him to make himself available to play for any team facing RCB. "If I load up my private messages on Instagram now, there'll be 150 every day saying, 'Can you make yourself available for the IPL as a replacement player?' for any team that's coming up against RCB," Cutting told ESPNCricinfo earlier this year.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Mumbai Indians' Predicted Playing XI Against Punjab Kings; Richard Gleeson OUT, Deepak Chahar IN; This Bowler To Come As Impact Player
photoDetails english 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. The winner of Qualifier 2 will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of IPL 2025 at the same stadium on Tuesday, June 3. Based on recent performances and injury updates, the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians are likely to make few changes in their lineup for the all-important game against Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings. Here's the predicted Playing XI of Mumbai Indians' against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Updated:May 31, 2025, 10:08 PM IST 1. Rohit Sharma (Opener) 1 / 12 Rohit Sharma will open the innings for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. He will look to continue his aggressive approach after scoring crucial 81 off 50 in the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans. 2. Jonny Bairstow (Opener & Wicket-Keeper) 2 / 12 Jonny Bairstow is all set to open the innings for Mumbai Indians (MI) alongside Rohit Sharma in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. Apart from being an opener, Bairstow will keep wickets as well. 3. Suryakumar Yadav 3 / 12 Suryakumar Yadav, who is known for his destructive batting and recently scored a fine half-century, is set to bat at No. 3 for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 4. Tilak Varma 4 / 12 Tilak Varma is likely to bat at No. 4 for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. He will provide stability and flair. 5. Hardik Pandya (Captain) 5 / 12 Hardik Pandya, the star all-rounder and captain will be pivotal for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 6. Naman Dhir 6 / 12 Naman Dhir, a promising power-hitter and part-time bowler, is set to play finisher's role for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 7. Raj Angad Bawa 7 / 12 Raj Angad Bawa, a young all-rounder will give batting depth and bowling options to Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 8. Mitchell Santner 8 / 12 Mitchell Santner, the left-arm spinner and handy lower-order batter, will be a key player for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 9. Trent Boult 9 / 12 Trent Boult, who is known for taking early wickets in the powerplay, will be key for the success of Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 10. Jasprit Bumrah 10 / 12 Jasprit Bumrah, the star pacer and big-match player will be critical for Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. 11. Deepak Chahar 11 / 12 On his Mumbai Indians' debut, Richard Gleeson performed well with the ball. However, Gleeson walked off the field after delivering three balls of the last over, due to injury. If Gleeson doesn't get fit on time, Mumbai Indians might bring Deepak Chahar in the playing XI for their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday. Notably, Deepak has also struggled with his injuries during this season. If both Gleeson and Chahar are not available due to injuries, Reece Topley might get the opportunity to play. 12. Impact Player Mumbai Indians 12 / 12 Mumbai Indians are likely to use Karn Sharma or Ashwani Kumar as their Impact Player option in their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
MI holds the edge as PBKS looks to bounce back from the Qualifier 1 devastation
In the few days that have passed since Punjab Kings eased past Mumbai Indians in an IPL league stage encounter, the two teams have taken wildly divergent paths. PBKS has since slumped to a devastating eight-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1, while MI posted an inspired victory over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. When PBKS and MI meet once again in the Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday, it is the latter which holds the edge. MI will be mighty pleased to see Rohit Sharma going great guns. The experienced star put MI on the right track with a vintage 81 against GT on Friday, albeit aided by a couple of catch reprieves. Jonny Bairstow neatly filled the second opener spot left vacant by Ryan Rickelton. With a 22-ball 47, Bairstow hit the ground running. PBKS will be wary of MI's batting depth. Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya and Naman Dhir pack explosive power, and if the PBKS bowlers have an off day, a huge score is on the cards. On the bowling front, MI has the ultimate cheat code in Jasprit Bumrah. The pacer can turn a match on a dime, as he did on Friday with a peach to dismiss Washington Sundar. PBKS needs to quickly make amends for a horror show against RCB. The batting unit inexplicably froze and was bundled out for 101. Captain Shreyas Iyer will be keen to take the lead and show the way. PBKS does bat deep, even if the recent collapse raises concerns about the side's championship pedigree. The likes of Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh need to clear the mind of all negativity and play their natural attacking game. In the seven fixtures played here this season, only once has the team batting first failed to breach the 200-run mark. An entertaining run feast is on the cards.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
'Have to find out how MI get so lucky': Ashwin draws curious 2018 parallel after Hardik and co's Eliminator win over GT
Mumbai Indians stayed alive in the race for the final after defeating Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator in Mullanpur on Saturday. After opting to bat, MI were dominant from ball one, with Jonny Bairstow – the franchise's debutant for the marquee clash – turning up the heat with a lightning-quick 47 off 22 balls. Rohit Sharma, meanwhile, got two reprieves early in his innings as he was dropped twice before scoring a brilliant 81 off 50 balls. Ravichandran Ashwin, India's former spinner who plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, made an interesting observation about MI's lucky reprieves in the Eliminator match. The spinner drew parallels from his own experience facing MI during a 2018 match to illustrate his point. 'Prasidh Krishna was after the Purple Cap. The way he was bowling today, he would've gone to another level in the Eliminator. He was clocking 150kph. There was one over where Jonny Bairstow smashed him for 26 runs, but in that over, he tried to get his wicket in 2-3 balls. It was an incisive over, but he couldn't get the wicket. And after that, the game went for the worse,' Ashwin began. "He dropped a catch. Then, Kusal Mendis dropped a catch off Siraj's bowling. Then, Rohit was unstoppable. It looked like a hand of god was with Rohit Sharma. He had the luck but he capitalised on the chances. 'I've seen one thing against Mumbai Indians, every time. In 2018, I was leading Punjab against MI. They were 80-odd for five wickets in 13 overs. They weren't anywhere in the game. Suddenly, the floodlights lost current and we had a 20-minute break. And when the game resumed, Kieron Pollard went ballistic and they went to smash around 180-200 runs.' Ashwin added that MI "always get lucky.' 'Of course, you earn your luck. But MI always get lucky. We have to find out how they're getting so lucky,' said Ashwin. MI are the five-time champions of the league and are the joint-highest winners alongside Chennai Super Kings. Mumbai Indians will face Punjab Kings for a place in the final of the IPL. Punjab Kings might be low on morale after an 8-wicket thumping against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but they finished at the top of the points table in the league stage with 19 points.
