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BBC News
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Punjab Kings set up IPL final against RCB
Indian Premier League, Qualifier 2, AhmedabadMumbai Indians 203-6 (20 overs): Suryakumar 44 (26), Varma 44 (29); Azmatullah 2-43Punjab Kings 207-5 (19 overs): Shreyas 87* (41), Wadhera 48 (29); Ashwani 2-55Punjab Kings won by five wicketsScorecard Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer hit a sparkling unbeaten 87 to lead his side to their first Indian Premier League final in 11 years with victory over Mumbai 204 to win, Shreyas clattered eight sixes in his 41-ball knock, smacking Ashwani Kumar into the stands to seal a five-wicket win with an over to the match started over two hours late because of rain in Ahmedabad, Mumbai posted 203-6 in their 20 overs, with Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav both scoring 44 and Jonny Bairstow making 38 off 24 will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Tuesday's final, also taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium.A new IPL champion will be crowned, with both sides having never won the tournament. "I love such big occasions," said player of the match Shreyas."I always say to myself and to my colleagues in the team that the bigger the occasion, the calmer you are, you get the big results." Punjab won the toss and elected to bowl before the rain arrived, although no overs were play eventually started, Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis removed India opener Rohit Sharma for just eight, before Varma and Bairstow combined for 51 strong partnership worth 72 between Varma and Suryakumar put Mumbai in a decent position before both fell in the space of three Naman Dhir's 37 off 18 balls boosted the five-time champions to a challenging reply, Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis sparked Punjab with 38 off 21, including 20 off one over from India fast bowler Jasprit Mumbai hit back as captain Hardik Pandya removed Inglis and were marginal favourites when Nehal Wadhera fell for 48, with Kings needing 48 off 26 Shreyas kept his side in contention and, requiring 23 runs off the last two overs, he flicked the switch to smash four sixes in the 19th over in a clinical final is a repeat of the first qualifier match, in which RCB thrashed Kings by eight sides scored 19 points in the group stage, with Kings narrowly topping the table on net-run were beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders in their only previous final appearance in 2014, while RCB have lost the showpiece in 2009, 2011 and 2016.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ahmedabad to host IPL final & RCB match moved
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world's largest cricket stadium, will host the final of this year's Indian Premier League. It will also host the second qualifier during the play-offs with New Chandigarh hosting the first qualifier and the eliminator. Advertisement The play-off phase was originally due to be split between Hyderabad and Kolkata prior to the IPL's suspension amid the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. "The new venues for the play-offs were decided by the IPL governing council keeping in mind the weather conditions and other parameters," organisers said. New Chandigarh, in the state of Punjab, which borders Pakistan, has not held any of the league phase matches since the IPL resumed. In another change, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday has been moved to Lucknow because of heavy rain and floods in Bengaluru. Advertisement RCB had their match against Kolkata Knight Riders washed out on Saturday and more rain is forecast for the remainder of the week. They have already qualified for the play-offs while Sunrisers are out. Two wins would guarantee a top-two finish, thus giving them two chances to reach the final on 3 June.
India.com
a day ago
- Sport
- India.com
IPL 2025: RCB's Jacob Bethell lavishes praise on Virat Kohli's 'aura,' opens up on working with star India batter
Jacob Bethell with Virat Kohli. New Delhi: English cricketer Jacob Bethell, who reprsesnts RCB in IPL 2025, spoke positively about working alongside Virat Kohli. He liked teaming up with his international teammates and felt that batting with Kohli really inspired him. Because he has been with Royal Challengers Bangalore for such a long time, Virat Kohli stands out as a major influence and leader. He has had a major impact on the franchise, helping guide a lot of players throughout his career. RCB opener Jacob Bethell discussed Virat Kohli's enduring influence and the value of Kohli's brief, helpful guidance. 'I think he quite enjoys the overseas boys because we are just pretty chill around him. He has definitely got that feeling. And when he walks out to bat, it is pretty electrifying to walk out with him. 'It (advice) was just like an accumulation over the couple of months of just chatting to him. You get information that keeps coming in ways that you do not really know, and it is kind of just drip-fed,' Jacob Bethell said, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru had a highly successful regular season, winning many matches despite a poor home record. Their strong away performances proved their overall dominance in the league. Rajat Patidar's team performed well, securing a playoff spot with a second-place finish. RCB decisively defeated PBKS in Qualifier 1, earning a place in the final. RCB's bowlers excelled, restricting PBKS to a low score, which they then comfortably chased. Competition is intensifying as teams vie for the final remaining spot in the Narendra Modi Stadium championship.
Times of Oman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings eye maiden title as they face Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2
Ahmedabad: The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, will lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Qualifier 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. The winner of this game will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league on Tuesday, June 3, at the same venue. The Mumbai-based franchise will be eyeing their seventh IPL final after 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, whereas the Shreyas Iyer-led side will be looking to enter the final for the second time after 2014. Mumbai Indians have won five titles so far (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020). On the other hand, the Punjab-based franchise will be looking to win its maiden title in the competition's history. In their previous match, Punjab Kings suffered a 6-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Marcus Stoinis contributing 25 runs. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians advanced to this stage after beating the Gujarat Titans by 20 runs, courtesy of Rohit Sharma's crucial knock of 81. Punjab and Mumbai have played 32 IPL matches against each other so far. MI have won 17 and PBKS 15. In IPL 2025, these teams have won one match each. The dynamic duo of head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer has transformed Punjab into an explosive batting lineup that has scored 200-plus runs in seven out of 15 innings. Their style of play, which failed in Mullanpur, could possibly work on Ahmedabad's flat surface. Meanwhile, Mumbai's top seven batters comprise one overseas seasoned star and India's experienced and youth talent. Suryakumar Yadav has consistently provided firepower in the middle, with Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, and captain Hardik Pandya chipping in when the situation demands it. Hardik has smashed 109 runs off 53 balls at a whopping strike rate of 205.66, making him the second highest among 16 batters who have faced at least 50 balls during this phase. For Punjab, the power-hitting mantle will be carried by Shreyas, who has struck 31 sixes in 302 balls this season, behind Suryakumar (35) and Lucknow Super Giants top-order batters Mitchell Marsh (37) and Nicholas Pooran (40). Punjab is expecting the return of its premier spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has missed their last three clashes due to an injury. Meanwhile, Mumbai's speedsters Deepak Chahar and Richard Gleeson are suffering from hamstring issues, and it is to be seen if they regain fitness in time for the crucial fixture. Chahal's return could be a cause of worry for Mumbai, considering he has dismissed Jonny Bairstow four times in six IPL innings and Suryakumar on three occasions. Squads: Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Reece Topley, Mitchell Santner, Ashwani Kumar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Arjun Tendulkar, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs, Satyanarayana Raju. Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
AP PHOTOS: In cricket-crazy India, the Indian Premier League is a reason to celebrate
The world's richest franchise cricket league is ongoing in India, a cricket- crazy country of 1.4 billion. The Indian Premier League features top players from around the world and attracts hundreds of millions of TV viewers. While the format leads to high-tempo action on the field, Twenty20 cricket has also sparked an evolution in off-field entertainment in cricket. Cheerleaders dancing on podiums, DJs sitting behind decks spinning tunes, and fancy dress themes are all part of the T20 game for crowds, bringing a colorful new twist for those at the stadium and broadcast viewers. This year, 65 international cricketers from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England and Afghanistan have joined India's high-profile players in the tournament. The tournament started March 23 and the final is set for June 3 at Ahmedabad. The championship decider will be played at Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket venue with a seating capacity of 132,000. _______ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
