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India.com
24-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2025: How Can RCB Finish In Top 2
photoDetails english 2905491 Updated:May 24, 2025, 09:22 AM IST RCB IN IPL 2025 1 / 10 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have had an impressive IPL 2025 season, gathering 17 points from 13 games. As they gear up for their final league match, there's still a mathematical possibility for them to finish in the top two of the points table, crucial for gaining two chances at making the final. Current Standings Snapshot 2 / 10 RCB currently sits in the top half of the IPL table with 17 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.255. They are closely competing with Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), who are also strong contenders for a top-two finish. The Must-Win Final Match 3 / 10 To stay in contention, RCB must win their final match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on May 27. A victory will take them to 19 points, which is the minimum required to potentially break into the top two. NRR Could Be the Tiebreaker 4 / 10 If RCB ties on points with teams like PBKS or GT, the net run rate will decide the ranking. RCB's current NRR is decent, but not unbeatable. They will need a convincing win over LSG to boost their NRR further and secure the edge in case of a tie. Gujarat Titans – Key Competitor 5 / 10 GT currently has 18 points. If they lose their final game against CSK, they will stay on 18, opening the door for RCB to leap ahead with a win. RCB fans will hope CSK can deliver that blow. Punjab Kings – The NRR Challenge 6 / 10 PBKS still have two games left and can reach a maximum of 21 points. However, even if they finish with 19 (same as RCB), their higher NRR (+0.389) makes them a strong threat. RCB must either surpass that NRR or hope PBKS loses at least one match. What Happens If RCB Loses? 7 / 10 If RCB loses their final match, they will end with 17 points, which may not be enough, let alone a top-two spot. This result would depend entirely on other teams' performances and could push RCB to 3rd or 4th place. Multiple Outcomes – RCB's Best Case 8 / 10 RCB's best-case scenario: Beat LSG to reach 19 points GT loses to CSK (GT stays at 18) PBKS loses one of their last two games or finishes below RCB in NRR This sequence would put RCB in the top two comfortably. Multiple Outcomes – RCB's Worst Case 9 / 10 RCB loses to LSG GT and PBKS win all remaining games CSK or another mid-table team improves NRR In this case, RCB could be overtaken on both points and NRR, missing the playoffs or finishing outside the top two. Final Thoughts 10 / 10 RCB's fate is partly in their hands and partly dependent on results elsewhere. A strong win over LSG is essential, but they'll also need favorable outcomes from GT, PBKS, and CSK. Regardless, their resilience in the league has kept fans hopeful until the very end.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ZettaJoule Appoints NRC Veteran Andrea Veil to Lead Regulatory Strategy
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZettaJoule, Inc., a next-generation nuclear technology company developing High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) for commercial applications, announced the appointment of Andrea Veil as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, to assist the company with deploying a fleet of HTGR-based advanced reactors. Ms. Veil, Former NRC Office Director, will accelerate ZettaJoule's regulatory efforts as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, to deploy a fleet of HTGR-based advanced reactors. Share Ms. Veil previously served as Director of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Over a distinguished 32-year career at the NRC, she held numerous leadership roles across licensing, oversight, and research programs. As head of NRR, she oversaw an office of over 500 engineers, scientists, and program management staff in NRR. In that capacity, she championed the transition from traditional deterministic regulation to a risk-informed, performance-based framework—laying critical groundwork for the safe introduction of advanced, smaller reactor designs. Veil also led agency-wide initiatives to resolve complex safety issues, delivering technical insights, tools, and data for risk-informed regulatory decisions and the development of new regulations and guidance. Her unparalleled insight into U.S. licensing pathways and commitment to safety will help ZettaJoule accelerate the deployment of advanced reactors, setting a new global standard for clean, reliable nuclear energy. Veil's deep regulatory expertise and proven leadership at the NRC will be instrumental in moving from concept to commercial deployment. 'I am honored to continue my work in facilitating the deployment of safe and reliable nuclear energy solutions, and I look forward to contributing my experience to the development and deployment of ZettaJoule HTGR advanced nuclear plants in this new role,' Veil said. About ZettaJoule ZettaJoule, Inc.(President and CEO: Mitsuo Shimofuji) is a U.S.-based clean energy startup focused on leveraging Japan's proven HTGR technology to build decentralized, carbon-free energy infrastructure. The company is backed by Globis Capital Partners, Coral Capital, Archetype Ventures, SOSV, HAX, and others. Since its launch in 2024, the company has assembled a world-class team, including experts from: Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Mitsubishi, X-energy, Westinghouse, Centrus, Idaho National Laboratory, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, and Areva U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Amazon Web Services, Sumitomo Corporation, Asian Development Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Deutsche Bank, Deloitte, and KPMG ZettaJoule is pursuing the deployment of the world's first commercial global fleet of HTGRs to drive decarbonization and strengthen energy security. About HTGRs High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) are advanced reactors offering exceptional inherent safety and high-temperature outputs (up to 950°C). Beyond power generation, HTGRs can be used for applications such as: Industrial process heat Hydrogen, ammonia, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production District heating and seawater desalination HTGRs are increasingly seen as a critical technology for deep decarbonization across industrial sectors and among advanced technology and major oil/gas companies.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
IPL 2025, RR vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab Kings resume playoffs race against depleted Rajasthan Royals
RR vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Follow match updates RR vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live Updates, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: The much-awaited resumption of the IPL 2025 season didn't quite go to plan, as the match between RCB and KKR was abandoned without a single delivery bowled due to bad weather. Hopefully, after what is now 10 days of waiting, fans will be able to see some IPL action back on their screens, this time in the first match of a Sunday double-header. In the baking heat of Jaipur, it is the Rajasthan Royals playing host to Punjab Kings, battling for a playoff spot. ...Read More The hosts have already been eliminated from contention after a season to forget, full of losses that should have been wins, every success matched by some sort of abject failure. Nevertheless, there is a lot to look forward to when RR play, in particular their terrific young opening combination. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been consistent through the season and just off the pace for the Orange Cap, being supported by the bold and fearless powerful hitting of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. There are a lot of players missing for RR as Jofra Archer doesn't return for the last part of this tournament and Nitish Rana misses out through injury, but they are provided a boost through the likely return of captain Sanju Samson from injury. If Samson can slide into number three, RR look like a much more comfortable and dangerous batting order. The question will be if they have enough bowling firepower to keep a destructive Punjab Kings team quiet. They had success last time out, as they beat PBKS which is retrospectively one of the bigger upsets of this tournament. But that was on the back of Jofra Archer wreaking havoc up front: with Archer missing, and Sandeep Sharma injured, the pace attack looks a little toothless. RR are mostly battling for pride, but some of the players on show will also be trying to prove a point: can they dig deep and find enough to overcome a team that looks bound for the playoffs? This is a game that Punjab Kings, meanwhile, will see as a must-win. Their last two games are tough assignments against Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, and they will want the buffer of being on 17 points heading into either of those games. The advantage for Punjab is that all three matches are set to be played in Jaipur, becoming a proxy home venue for them: they will have plenty of time to get accustomed to conditions and figure out what the best approach to games at this venue will be. PBKS aren't officially through even if they win today, but you have to imagine there isn't a world in which Shreyas Iyer's men fail to make the playoffs if they win today, with the momentum that would give them. Their intention will also be to finish in the top two. A win takes them comfortably into at least second place, while a big win might even push them above RCB on NRR. There is plenty of talent that has found a groove in Ricky Ponting's team, and they're difficult to bet against in this game, even if they lost the reverse fixture. That match was a long time ago as the tournament goes — but can RR match that gameplan, even with fewer resources at hand? Follow all the updates here: May 18, 2025 12:15 PM IST RR vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live Updates, Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings: Hello and welcome to our live blog of RR vs PBKS IPL match from Jaipur.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
IPL 2025: PBKS,DC in spot of bother for playoffs qualification
New Delhi [India] May 9 : Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are in a bit of trouble in terms of qualification for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League after their game got abandoned. The IPL 2025 clash between PBKS and DC had been called off due to floodlight failure at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Thursday. Both teams got a point each. Punjab Kings, following the canceled match, moved to third place on the points table with 7 victories and 3 defeats from their 12 matches. The team captained by Shreyas Iyer has accumulated 16 points, and to secure a spot in the playoffs, they only need to win one of their last two games in the tournament. However, If they lose both of their matches, they will still possess a significant opportunity to qualify since they have already achieved 16 points, yet their qualification at 16 points will rely on NRR and the outcomes of other matches. Conversely, DC currently sits fifth in the points table with 6 victories, totaling 14 points, and 4 defeats across 12 matches. To guarantee a clear path to qualification, the Axar Patel-led team must secure victories in both their remaining matches, which would bring them to 18 points. However, if they win one match and lose one, they will retain a chance, but it will be contingent on the outcomes of other games and NRR. If they lose both matches, it would signify the end of their tournament run, as DC has two remaining matches against Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians . If DC loses both the matches against GT and MI, both teams will qualify for the playoffs, and Delhi will be out of the tournament. GT and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the top two teams in the points table. They have to win one of their remaining three matches to guarantee a clear path to qualification in the playoffs, as they have 16 points already with eight victories and three defeats out of their 11 matches each.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
KKR Qualification Scenario: How Can Ajinkya Rahanes Kolkata Knight Riders Qualify For Playoffs?
photoDetails english 2897611 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in a tough spot after their loss to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025, with 11 points from 12 matches. To qualify for the playoffs, KKR must win their remaining two games against SRH and RCB. However, even two wins may not guarantee a spot, as they can only reach a maximum of 15 points, and their net run rate is lower than teams above them. KKR needs Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to lose, and must rely on favorable net run rates to advance. Updated:May 08, 2025, 08:38 AM IST 1. KKR's Current Position 1 / 20 With 11 points from 12 matches, KKR is in a precarious situation. To stay alive in the race, they must win their remaining two matches. 2. Two Must-Win Matches 2 / 20 KKR's chances hinge on beating SRH and RCB. A loss in either match will eliminate them from the playoffs contention. 3. Net Run Rate Challenges 3 / 20 Despite a net run rate of +0.193, KKR's NRR is still lower than teams above them, which could hinder their qualification if the competition tightens. 4. MI's Role in KKR's Fate 4 / 20 KKR needs Mumbai Indians (MI) to lose both of their remaining games to stand a chance of qualifying, keeping MI stuck at 14 points. 5. Delhi Capitals' Impact 5 / 20 KKR can hope for Delhi Capitals (DC) to lose all their remaining matches, which would leave them at 13 points and keep KKR in the race. 6. Punjab Kings and Net Run Rate 6 / 20 KKR's qualification might come down to the NRR battle if Punjab Kings (PBKS) reaches 15 points, but KKR's current NRR puts them at a disadvantage. 7. LSG's Losses Matter 7 / 20 KKR can also rely on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) losing all their remaining matches to improve their odds for a playoff spot. 8. Qualification Complexity 8 / 20 Even with two wins, KKR cannot be certain of a playoff berth, as they can only reach a maximum of 15 points. They need help from other teams too. 9. Scenario for Elimination 9 / 20 If KKR loses both their upcoming games, they will end up stuck at 11 points, meaning their IPL 2025 season will end prematurely. 10. The Need for External Help 10 / 20 KKR's qualification chances are slim, requiring a series of unlikely outcomes, such as MI and DC losing crucial matches and a favorable NRR calculation. 11 / 20 12 / 20 13 / 20 14 / 20 15 / 20 16 / 20 17 / 20 18 / 20 19 / 20 20 / 20
