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Mint
3 days ago
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- Mint
RCB vs PBKS, Final IPL 2025: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, pitch report, weather forecast and more
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be geared up to face each other in the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday (May 3). The game will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The high-voltage IPL match is expected to be a nail-biting thriller as both opponents who dominated the entire season will give tough competition to each other. Interestingly, both teams are on the quest for their maiden title and will try to clinch it. The final will be played on the central wicket of the Narendra Modi Stadium, providing equal boundary lengths on both sides. The pitch is expected to be favourable to the batters. Out of 15 matches played this season at the venue, 10 innings have seen the total cross a 200-run mark. A high-scoring summit clash is on the cards. The team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling as dew will play a big role in the second innings. According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Ahmedabad will be around 36°C at the beginning of the game, dropping to around 31°C by the end. Humidity levels will range between 52% and 63% during match hours. The sky is expected to be cloudy for most of the time, and there is around 2% to 5% chance of rain to interrupt the game. Matches won by batting first: 21 Matches won by batting second: 22 Average first innings score: 176.95 Highest team total: 243/5 Highest total successfully chased: 204 Highest individual innings: 129 (Shubman Gill) Best bowling figures: 5/10 (Mohit Sharma) Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, pitch report, weather forecast and more
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be geared up to face Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-stakes Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday (June 1). The game will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match is crucial for both teams as the winner will storm into the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 3. PBKS who faced massive defeat by 8 wickets in Qualifier 1 will want to come back stronger in the upcoming clash. On the other hand, MI will want to carry the momentu from their previous win by 20 runs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator. The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be favourable to the batters. Out of 14 matches played this season at the venue, 9 innings have seen the total cross a 200-run mark. A high-scoring Qualifier 2 is on the cards. The team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling as dew will come into play in the second innings. According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Ahmedabad will be around 35 degrees Celsius at the beginning of the game and will lower to 31 degrees Celsius towards the end. The humidity will fluctuate around 48% to 56% during match hours. The sky will be clear and there is a negligible possibility of rain throughout the clash. Matches won by batting first: 21 Matches won by batting second: 21 Average first innings score: 176.35 Highest team total: 243/5 Highest total successfully chased: 204 Highest individual innings: 129 (Shubman Gill) Best bowling figures: 5/10 (Mohit Sharma) Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson, Ashwani Kumar Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak
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Business Standard
5 days ago
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- Business Standard
IPL 2025 PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2: Pitch report, stats at Ahmedabad Stadium
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, June 1, in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This will be a straight shoot-out match as the winner will book their place alongside Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final, set to take place on June 3, while the losing side's journey will end this season. If PBKS manage to win the match, fans will have a first-time winner as both PBKS and RCB will be looking for their maiden IPL title when they lock horns in the final. On the other hand, if MI win, it will be a battle of first vs most, as while RCB will be gunning for their first podium finish in IPL, MI can become the only team to win the coveted trophy six times, surpassing the current joint leaders Chennai Super Kings at five. Narendra Modi Stadium: Pitch report for PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, batters benefit from true bounce and a quick outfield, making stroke play rewarding. As the match progresses, spinners tend to find assistance during the middle overs, bringing them into the game. While chasing under lights has typically been the preferred strategy at this venue, the 2025 season has seen a shift. Teams batting first have dominated in recent outings, winning five of the six matches played this year, suggesting a growing advantage for setting a target. Venue – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (in IPL 2025) Matches played: 7 Matches won batting first: 6 Matches won batting second: 1 Average 1st innings score: 217/7 Lowest total defended: 196 Highest target chased: 204 200+ totals: Achieved 9 times in 7 matches Average sixes per match: 21 Recent match at Ahmedabad The last IPL match played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium was Match 67 of IPL 2025 between GT and CSK. CSK, batting first, put a massive total of 230 for 5 on the board. In reply, GT were bundled out for just 147, handing CSK an 87-run victory and simultaneously losing their spot in Qualifier 1 of the season. Other key stats at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has hosted 42 T20 matches, offering an even contest between teams batting first and chasing. Out of these, both scenarios have produced 21 wins each, meaning teams have won 50% of the time whether setting or chasing a target. Interestingly, the toss has not played a major role in deciding outcomes at this venue. Teams losing the toss have had a slightly better record, winning 23 matches (54.76%), while teams that won the toss have come out on top 19 times (45.24%). There have been no abandoned or no-result matches at the ground to date. The stadium has witnessed some standout performances over the years. The highest individual score came from Shubman Gill, who hammered 129 for Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians on May 26, 2023. In the same match, Mohit Sharma produced the best bowling figures at the venue, grabbing 5 for 10. The highest team total recorded at the stadium is 243/5 by Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans on March 25, 2025. The lowest total belongs to Gujarat Titans, who were bowled out for 89 against Delhi Capitals on April 17, 2024. The most successful run chase at the ground came on April 19, 2025, when Gujarat Titans overhauled 204 with ease, finishing at 204/3 against the same Delhi Capitals. From a statistical viewpoint, the stadium offers plenty for batters and bowlers alike. It averages 28.59 runs per wicket and 8.85 runs per over, with the average first-innings total standing at 173.61. These numbers indicate that while big scores are possible, disciplined bowling can still make an impact, making Ahmedabad a well-balanced T20 venue.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Such mistakes are unacceptable': Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta slams third umpire over controversial call
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings co-owner has publicly criticised the third umpire following a controversial decision during her team's (IPL) 2025 loss to Delhi Capitals. The incident occurred in the 15th over of Punjab's batting innings, when appeared to have struck a six off Mohit Sharma's delivery. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, the third umpire ruled it as just a single, sparking outrage. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. The drama unfolded when Karun Nair, fielding at the boundary, initially gestured that the ball had gone over the rope. Despite his signal, the third umpire adjudged that Nair's foot had not touched the boundary and deemed the effort clean, denying Punjab Kings five crucial runs. Zinta, furious with the verdict, took to social media platform X to express her frustration. 'In such a high-profile tournament with so much technology at the third umpire's disposal, such mistakes are unacceptable & simply shouldn't happen. I spoke to Karun after the game & he confirmed it was DEFINITELY a 6! I rest my case!' she wrote. The decision became a major talking point, especially as it came in a match that had serious playoff implications. Punjab Kings suffered a six-wicket defeat that significantly dented their chances of securing a top-two finish. IPL 2025: The unsung heroes of India's T20 league Now, Punjab must beat Mumbai Indians in their final league game and hope other results go their way. Even a win might not be enough, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans both in the hunt for a spot in Qualifier 1.
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Business Standard
28-04-2025
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- Business Standard
IPL 2025: DC vs KKR playing 11, impact sub, live toss time, streaming
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial clash of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday, April 29, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. It will be an important game for both sides in terms of playoff qualification scenario. DC, in their last match, lost to RCB and were pushed to the third spot in the points table, while KKR's last game vs PBKS was abandoned due to rain as the defending champions were forced to share 1 point with PBKS. With just 23 games left in the league stages of IPL 2025, any loss from this point onwards could prove disastrous as it can knock them out of the playoff qualification race. In terms of playing 11, DC are unlikely to make any change in their 11, while RR, on the other hand, can try some new batters to strengthen their middle order. Impact players: Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay Kolkata Knight Riders playing 11 (probables): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy Impact players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Anrich Nortje, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy DC vs KKR head-to-head in Indian Premier League Total matches played: 35 DC won: 16 KKR won: 18 No result: 1 Squads of both teams DC squad: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (w), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Donovan Ferreira, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Tripurana Vijay, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari Quinton de Kock (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Chetan Sakariya IPL 2025 match on April 29: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders live toss, DC vs KKR telecast and streaming details Which teams will clash in the afternoon match on April 29 (Tuesday) in IPL 2025? Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders will clash in the afternoon match of IPL 2025 on April 29 (Tuesday). What is the venue of the Delhi vs Kolkata IPL 2025 match? New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium will host the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. The live toss for the DC vs KKR match will take place at 7:00 PM IST on April 29. The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1 HD/SD) with English commentary. The live streaming of DC vs KKR will be available for free on the JioHotstar app and website.
