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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025 weather update: Mullanpur weather report for May 29 for PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Match
Mullanpur will host the IPL Qualifier 1 and Eliminator. Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match at Mullanpur tonight (May 29), with both teams seeking their first IPL title. The match weather forecast shows no chances of rain, with temperatures expected around 32 degrees Celsius, according to Accuweather. PBKS finished at the top of the points table after the league stage, with RCB securing the second position. Both teams collected 19 points from 14 matches, but PBKS claimed the top spot due to a better Net Run-Rate. In case of a rain interruption, PBKS will automatically advance to the final based on their superior position in the points table. However, the weather forecast suggests clear conditions for the match. Both teams will be missing key players due to national commitments. RCB will play without Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell, who have been replaced by Blessing Muzarabani and Tim Seifert for the playoffs. PBKS will miss Marco Jansen, who has joined the South African squad for the upcoming World Test Championship final against Australia at Lord's starting June 11. 'We manifested and then we worked hard': Shashank Singh after Punjab Kings seal top-two finish The Mullanpur pitch has witnessed varying performances throughout the season. The average score at the venue is 173, with teams batting first winning three out of four matches. The ground has seen contrasting innings, including multiple 200-plus scores in the first two matches, while teams have also been dismissed for low totals of 111 and 95. The most recent encounter between these two teams at this venue saw RCB emerge victorious. They restricted PBKS to 157/6 in 20 overs and successfully chased down the target with seven wickets to spare. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
India Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025, Qualifier 1 Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport in Mullanpur?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face off in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday, May 29, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, both teams finishing in the top two during the league stage, an exciting contest is on the cards. But before the high-stakes clash, let's take a look at the weather to Accuweather, there is no rain expected throughout the day. Temperatures will hover around 32C, with humidity levels in the high 30s to low 40s. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 20 km/h, which should provide some comfort to the players. Also Read: IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 preview: PBKS, RCB chase final spot and a break from heartbreakThe skies will remain mostly clear with minimal cloud cover, suggesting a full, uninterrupted if rain plays spoilsport?In the unlikely event that rain does disrupt proceedings and the match is called off, PBKS will advance to the final. This is because they finished higher than RCB in the league Kings topped the table with 19 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.372 after winning nine of their 14 matches. RCB also ended with 19 points but had a lower NRR of + will be without Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell, both unavailable due to national duties. They've been replaced by Blessing Muzarabani and Tim Seifert for the will miss Marco Jansen, who is with the South African squad for the World Test Championship final. As of now, they haven't announced a 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!Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Zimbabwe quick Muzarabani signed by RCB for IPL
Zimbabwe pace bowler Blessing Muzarabani has been signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the final stages of the Indian Premier 28, will replace South Africa bowler Lungi Ngidi, who will depart the IPL for the Proteas' build-up to the World Test Championship IPL said the replacement is effective from 26 May - the day before RCB's final match of the league phase against Lucknow Super is in the squad for Zimbabwe's four-day Test against England this week, which is scheduled to conclude on 25 May at Trent a tall fast bowler, has never previously played in the IPL but has been a net bowler at the T20 has played in the Caribbean Premier League and the Pakistan Super League and has 127 wickets in 118 T20s with an economy rate of have already qualified for the IPL play-offs, which begin on 29 May. They have doubts over the fitness of Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood who is nursing a shoulder issue.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is Blessing Muzarabani? Meet RCB's 6ft 8in pacer replacing Lungi Ngidi amid fans' concern over Josh Hazlewood's return
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have confirmed the signing of towering Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi, who will return to South Africa on May 26 to begin preparations for the upcoming World Test Championship final. Muzarabani, known for his 6ft 8in frame and raw pace, joins RCB at a crucial juncture in their IPL 2025 campaign, with the team already securing a place in the playoffs. In an official announcement on Instagram, RCB posted, "6 feet 8 inches tall, 28-year-old Zimbabwean speedster Blessing Muzarabani has been announced as RCB's temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi, who returns to South Africa on the 26th! Lungi continues to be available for our next home game. Welcome to #ನಮ್ಮRCB, Blessing! 🙌" Who is Blessing Muzarabani? According to ESPNcricinfo, Blessing Muzarabani is widely regarded as Zimbabwe's most promising fast bowler since Heath Streak. Standing at 6ft 8in, his Rabada-like action and ability to generate steep bounce have made him a standout figure in Zimbabwe's cricket revival. He was discovered at age seven at Takashinga Cricket Club and rose quickly through the Mashonaland Eagles and Zimbabwe U-19 ranks. Former captain Tatenda Taibu brought him into the Rising Stars program, and after an impressive domestic stint, Muzarabani earned a Test debut in 2017. Though early international outings didn't bring immediate success, he signed a Kolpak deal with Northamptonshire. Post-Brexit, he returned to Zimbabwe in 2020 and made a strong comeback with a five-wicket haul and a match-winning Super Over against Pakistan. He later played a key role in a Test win over Afghanistan. In T20 leagues, he has featured for Multan Sultans, Karachi Kings, St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, and Gulf Giants and was a net bowler for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022. RCB officially qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs In addition to the squad update, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans finally received the confirmation they were waiting for — RCB have officially qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs. Following Gujarat Titans' victory over Delhi Capitals on May 18 and the earlier rain-abandoned clash between RCB and KKR, Rajat Patidar and his squad sit comfortably with 17 points from 12 matches, making their playoff position mathematically secure. The qualification brings an air of confidence to the Bengaluru camp, which has shown solid form throughout the season. With two league matches remaining, RCB will now look to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the knockout phase. They are scheduled to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23 and close their group stage campaign with a fixture against Lucknow Super Giants on May 27. Fans still worried about Josh Hazlewood's return Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, recently provided an update on Josh Hazlewood, confirming that the Australian speedster is yet to join the squad. He revealed that Hazlewood is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and remains under the joint supervision of Cricket Australia and the RCB medical staff. However, despite the official update, fans remain concerned about Hazlewood's availability for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. With the playoffs approaching and RCB aiming for their first title, fans continue to hope for the return of the experienced pacer to bolster the bowling attack at this critical stage. Meanwhile, Tim David and Phil Salt, two other key foreign players for RCB, have already joined the squad.
Mint
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Royal Challengers Bengaluru sign Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as Lungi Ngidi's temporary replacement
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) signed Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for their star bowler Lungi Ngidi. It is to be noted that Muzarabani has been named as a temporary replacement and won't be eligible for retention in the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The 28-year-old will join RCB for ₹ 75 Lakh. Lungi Ngidi will go back to South Africa ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia starting on June 11. "Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have picked Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for Lungisani Ngidi, who will leave to join South Africa for national duties," IPL stated in a release. "The replacement will be effective from May 26, 2025," it added further. RCB have already qualified for the Playoffs and will want to seek the top two spots by winning the remaining games against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants. Lungi will be available for RCB's next clash at their home ground, Chinnaswamy Stadium, on May 23. "6 feet 8 inches tall, 28-year-old Zimbabwean speedster - Blessing Muzarabani has been announced as RCB's temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi who returns to South Africa on the 26th!" RCB posted on their Instagram handle. Blessing Muzarabani is a right-arm pacer from Zimbabwe. He has played 70 T20Is so far and has claimed 78 wickets. He has also represented his country in 55 ODIs and 12 Test matches. Lungi Ngidi who was signed by RCB for ₹ 1 crore, played one game for the franchise in the 2025 season of the tournament. He took a three-wicket haul in the match and ended with figures of 3/30. He registered an economy rate of 7.50. According to the updated IPL rules due to the one-week suspension of the tournament, the franchises are allowed to sign temporary replacements for the remainder of the IPL 2025 considering the unique ongoing situation. Notably, any temporary replacements signed after the league's suspension will not be eligible for retention in the next season. "Given the non-availability of certain foreign players due to national commitments or personal reasons or any injury or illness, Temporary Replacement Players will be allowed until the conclusion of this tournament," the IPL stated. "This decision is subject to the condition that the Temporary Replacement players taken from this point forward will not be eligible for retention in the following year. Temporary Replacement players will have to register for the IPL Player Auction 2026," the statement further mentioned.
