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Mint
3 days ago
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- Mint
Why Josh Hazlewood choose IPL 2025 over WTC final preparations? RCB's Aussie pacer explains after reaching final
At a time when Mitchell Starc decided not to return to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) following the one-week pause due India-Pakistan conflict and prepare for the World Test Championship (WTC) final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood stated the intensity in the world's toughest franchise league will come in handy in preparation against South Africa at Lord's. Both Starc and Hazlewood are a part of the Australian team for the WTC final against the Proteas, starting on June 11. Having missed a few games for RCB in IPL 2025, following a shoulder niggle, Hazlewood delivered when it mattered and played a huge part in RCB's road to IPL 2025 final with 3/21 against Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. RCB, who entered an IPL final after nine years, will play either Mumbai Indians, or Punjab Kings or Gujarat Titans in the final on June 3. With no signs of rust, Hazlewood's show against Punjab Kings was a tick mark ahead of their all-important WTC final. 'I've got to be bowling, you know wherever I am in the world, I've got to be bowling getting ready for that game (WTC final) anyway,' Hazlewood said. In fact, it was the Australian's first IPL game after April 27. 'There's no better place than I think out in the middle, obviously you've got to bowl more, more hours of training from time to time to build up for a Test, but to get that intensity right up, there's no better place than the IPL,' asserted the RCB pacer. Despite missing some of the games in IPL 2025, Hazlewood has taken 21 wickets in 11 games so far. As a result, the Australian moved up to the third place in the list of Purple Cap. The Australian pacer will next be seen in RCB's IPL 2025 final on June 3 either against Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. While Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will play in Eliminator on Friday (May 30), Punjab Kings will face the winner of Eliminator for a place in the summit clash. Stay updated on all the action from theIPL 2025. Check theIPL 2025 Schedule, track the latestIPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with theOrange Cap andPurple Cap.
India.com
24-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab eye for points table peak against Axar Patel's Delhi
PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2025. (PIC - X) Hello and welcome to live match coverage of Match 66 of the Indian Premier League 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings from the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The last meeting of these two teams in Dharamsala was aborted due to a security threat. The game was suddenly halted, and both sides' players were evacuated under emergency procedures. The incident left a lasting mark, as some of the players, such as Mitchell Starc and Jake Fraser-McGurk, decided not to continue the tournament after the hiatus.
IOL News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Alviro Petersen raises alarm over lack of Proteas prep for Australia WTC final
Ryan Rickelton Ryan Rickelton will hope to raise his bat once more for the Proteas against Australia. Photo: AFP Image: AFP WHILE most of the Proteas Test players are still in India, most of the Australian players are fully focused on the World Test Championship final that is about three weeks away. For a host of different reasons, the Proteas players cannot simply withdraw from the Indian Premier League as easily as the Australian players have, including fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who did not return to join the Delhi Capitals last week. However, one would imagine that the Australians are covering vital ground in terms of preparations for the final, while key South African players are still in T20 mode in India. With the glaring differences in preparation between the two sides, the concern is more on the Proteas batting unit, compared to what is an experienced bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada. The SA team will only assemble in Arundel on May 31, which means that, apart from Kyle Verreynne and David Bedingham, who are currently playing county cricket, some of the Proteas batters will have had just a little over a week to prepare for the final. Former Proteas opening batter Alviro Petersen, having been in the 2012 squad that won the Test mace in England, told Independent Media that South Africa's preparation is not ideal heading into what is the biggest Test match of their careers. 'Well, it's certainly not ideal,' said Petersen. 'South Africa's batting line-up, that's what concerns me, considering you're playing in England. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'Whereas if you look at South Africa, South African players haven't really played a lot of county cricket. 'They've probably played a couple of games here and there. 'So, from that point of view, they will have to get up to speed with the conditions.' Key Australia all-rounder Cameron Green already has two centuries in the County Championship, while Beau Webster is also in England getting accustomed to the conditions, while the rest of the Aussie squad have assembled in Brisbane to prepare for the final. On the other hand, in the Proteas batting unit, only Verreynne has played more than one county game this season, while Bedingham played a single match before suffering a toe injury. Petersen believes that England are Australia's second home, considering that they play the Ashes up north and have a number of their Test players with county experience under the belt. 'That's Australia's second home because they play the Ashes there and play county cricket there. New threads. Same pride. 🪡🇿🇦 Introducing the official Proteas ICC World Test Championship 2025 shirt. Built for battle, made for glory! 💪🏏#WTC25 #WozaNawe #BePartOfIt #ProteasWTCFinal — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) May 20, 2025 'They know exactly what to expect so it will be a home game for them, and South Africa will have to get up to speed with the conditions and also the ball that will be used there, which will be the Duke.' The former opener believes that coach Shukri Conrad made an educated call when announcing that Ryan Rickelton would open with Aiden Markram at Lord's, while displacing Tony de Zorzi from the opening position, which he played for the majority of the WTC cycle. However, Petersen is still concerned about the two openers' readiness for what lies ahead. 'The coach will obviously have a feel of the players inside the camp, so he's probably happy with going with the same and saying, 'Listen, the last time this guy opened he scored a double hundred, so maybe that's his position'. So, you can understand that,' he said. 'My biggest concern is that Markram and Rickelton haven't played county cricket in terms of number of games and seasons. 'Going through that, in that sometimes on the same day, the ball, it could be flat in the morning and after lunch, it starts moving... that sort of thing. 'So, players need to go through that to really understand what it is. The dismissals are different. 'In South Africa, there might be a lot of caught behinds, whereas in England, it's more bowled, LBWs and some caught behinds. 'I hope there's an understanding of that, there's a discussion, and that they'll have people around there with a lot of county experiences that will say, 'Listen, this is what you can expect this time of the year'. 'Batters coming in the middle-order, it's not like in South Africa where, especially in Newlands where it's flat, you come in and there's not a lot of movement there... There will be movement.'
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MI vs DC Live Score, IPL 2025: Weather Update: Rain likely to spoil playoff battle at Wankhede
MI vs DC Live Score, IPL 2025: The race for the final IPL 2025 playoff spot has reached a nail-biting crescendo, and it couldn't have scripted a more dramatic scenario. With Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru already through, all eyes now turn to Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in a virtual knockout at the Wankhede Stadium on May equation is simple for Mumbai. Win this game, and they're in — shutting the door on mathematical probabilities. Anything less, and the playoff picture becomes murkier. Delhi, on the other hand, must win to stay alive. But for them, the timing couldn't have been worse. Their recent form has dipped drastically, with just two wins in their last eight matches. The absence of Mitchell Starc continues to hurt, and their bowling, especially in the death overs, has lacked however, threatens to play spoilsport. With an 85% chance of precipitation, there's a genuine concern about match completion. Mumbai, already bruised by weather interference against Gujarat, would hope history doesn't repeat Rahul remains Delhi's beacon of hope. With a towering average of over 63 at Wankhede and no dismissals by Deepak Chahar, he's the man to watch. Yet, the Capitals have struggled with stability, especially at the top. Seven different opening combinations have produced the lowest average among all teams this look comparatively settled. Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma have consistently delivered, except against Axar Patel, who holds a favourable match-up. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult provide the edge in a scheduling perspective, Mumbai might hold a slight edge. Their final league game comes after Delhi wrap up theirs, allowing better clarity on what's needed. Yet, coach Mahela Jayawardene has made it clear: 'It's in our control... a great position to be in.'For Delhi, the pressure is immense. Bowling coach Munaf Patel acknowledged it bluntly: 'There is no other option but to win.'Historically, MI have dominated the rivalry, winning 20 of 36 encounters, and hold a 7-3 lead at home. Interestingly, their current playoff push began after beating DC in the reverse the curtain rises on this must-win battle, the stakes, the emotions, and the unpredictability, with a dose of rain drama, promise an unforgettable evening at the Wankhede.
News18
20-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Still Very Positive': Munaf Patel On Delhi Capitals' Playoff Chances In IPL 2025
Published By : Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in a must-win match at Wankhede. Coach Munaf Patel acknowledges pressure and praises KL Rahul. Mitchell Starc's absence is a concern. Delhi Capitals will look to return to winning ways as they take on Mumbai Indians in a must-win encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Wednesday. Reflecting on the season so far and their upcoming match against MI, Delhi Capitals' bowling coach Munaf Patel said, 'Of course, there's a bit of pressure as it is a must-win game for us. If we lose this one (against MI), we will be out of the tournament." 'Yes, there were some mistakes and we were not able to capitalise on some occasions. But the atmosphere in the team is very good and we are still very positive. We are just focusing on the next game," he added. Munaf Patel lavished praise on wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul. 'He is batting extraordinarily, he has scored runs in all positions. He puts his hand up whenever the team is in need. He only suggested that he would open the innings because the opening pair wasn't settling down and went on to make a hundred." advetisement Asked about pacer Mitchell Starc's absence, the former right-handed fast bowler said, 'It will matter because he is our main fast bowler who bowls at 145 kmph, swings the ball and that too at the Wankhede wicket where both swing and bounce is available. It matters 100 per cent, but when there is no option, you have to think of other alternatives, you cannot get stuck thinking 'oh he is not there now, what will happen?'. You have to move ahead with whatever you have and ensure they perform." 'But somewhere you have to sacrifice, we don't have our main bowler in Mitchell Starc and we have to decide who has to bowl with the new ball. Obviously, coming off that loss, here at the Wankhede where the ball does move (off the surface) and there's bounce, there has been a lot of discussion on it." Delhi Capitals are presently placed at number 5 in the points table with 13 points from 12 matches. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - IANS) Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 20, 2025, 21:44 IST
