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Mint
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Mint
PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Can Mumbai Indians overcome Ahmedabad woes? What five-time champs need to do?
Mumbai Indians would be aiming to change the script when they take on Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 on Sunday of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Having started the season with five defeats in their first six games, Mumbai Indians produced a stunning turnaround with seven wins in their next eight matches to qualify for the playoffs. In the Eliminator, Mumbai Indians edged out Gujarat Titans to enter Qualifier 2. A win against Punjab Kings would ensure Mumbai Indians' seventh entry into an IPL final. Ahmedabad has been a happy hunting ground for batters in the past. But the same isn't with Mumbai Indians at the venue. In six matches at the venue, Mumbai Indians have lost five, including four alone against Gujarat Titans and one against Rajasthan Royals. Opposition Tournament Result Year Otago Volts CLT20 Abandoned 2013 Rajasthan Royals IPL Won 2014 Rajasthan Royals IPL Lost 2015 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2023 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2023 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2024 Gujarat Titans IPL Lost 2025 The five-time champions' only win in Ahmedabad came against Rajasthan Royals in 2014. Notably, Mumbai Indians' four losses have come while chasing. Biggest in the world, the Narendra Modi stadium is known assist batters over the years. With the kind of form the Mumbai Indians batters are in, the Hardik Pandya-led side have the upper hand as compared to Punjab Kings, who were bundled out for 101 in Qualifier 1. To break the jinx in Ahmedabad, Mumbai Indians batters need to carry on the momentum. Notably, Mumbai Indians on momentum are a different beast all-together. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
On This Day In IPL: RR Wins Inaugural Season In 2008, KKR Wins In 2014
On This Day In IPL: Rajasthan Royals were crowned the inaugural champions of the Indian Premier League and Kolkata Knight Riders lifted the coveted trophy for the second time on this day. The two franchises celebrate the anniversary of their finest moments in the league's history. While the Royals surpassed massive odds to win the 2008 edition of the IPL, the Knight Riders repeated their 2012 triumph with another spectacular campaign and finish in 2014.
India Today
a day ago
- Sport
- India Today
Former Rajasthan Royal co-owner threatens to expose finiachial irregularities
Former Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra has sent ripples through the cricketing world with his announcement of impending revelations against a key figure linked to the Indian Premier League franchise. Taking to social media, Kundra hinted at releasing documented evidence of financial malpractice, including offshore money movement, irregular transactions, and what he described as deliberate suppression of co-promoter plans to go public with his claims during a press conference scheduled for June 2, with venue details expected to follow shortly. Kundra has promised to let the documents speak for themselves, asserting that his evidence will shed light on the inner workings of the franchise's financial 'I will soon be releasing documented evidence exposing serious financial misconduct, money laundering through offshore structures and hidden transactions involving a key promoter of the Rajasthan Royals. This includes willful suppression of co-promoter rights and entitlements, pattern of deceit and manipulation in shareholder dealings. The truth will be shared soon, and the documents will speak for themselves," Kundra wrote on his explosive disclosure comes as yet another blow to Rajasthan Royals, who are already under scrutiny after a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign. The team finished 9th in the standings out of 10 teams, managing only four wins in 14 matches and failing to secure a spot in the timing has raised eyebrows, especially since Kundra's announcement follows the trailer release of The Traitors, a new Amazon Prime reality series where he appears as a contestant. Hosted by Karan Johar and set to premiere on June and his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, had acquired a minority 11.7% stake in the Royals in 2009 but severed ties in 2015 after Kundra was barred from cricket-related activities due to his involvement in the 2013 IPL betting the full scope of the alleged wrongdoing is yet to be unveiled, Kundra's claims have already triggered speculation and concern among cricket fans and league stakeholders — threatening to cast a fresh shadow over the Royals' already turbulent 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!Must Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Shilpa Shetty's Husband Raj Kundra Alleges Fraud By Rajasthan Royals Promoter
On Thursday, May 29, Raj Kundra announced on his official LinkedIn that he will be sharing financial proof accusing a major promoter of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals of serious wrongdoing. He claimed there are hidden transactions and money laundering through offshore accounts tied to this promoter. Raj Kundra is Shilpa Shetty's husband. To make these allegations public, Kundra said he will hold a press conference on Monday, June 2.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
"Will soon be releasing documented evidence": Raj Kundra alleges financial misconduct by Rajasthan Royals promoter
Former Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra, has announced that he will release documented evidence allegedly "exposing serious financial misconduct" of a key promoter of the team. Former Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra , has announced that he will release documented evidence allegedly "exposing serious financial misconduct" of a key promoter of the team. Taking to his social media handle, Raj Kundra accused the promoter of money laundering using offshore accounts and hiding financial transactions. "I will soon be releasing documented evidence exposing serious financial misconduct, money laundering through offshore structures and hidden transactions involving a key promoter of the Rajasthan Royals. This includes: Willful suppression of co-promoter rights and entitlements and pattern of deceit and manipulation in shareholder dealings The truth will be shared soon, and the documents will speak for themselves," he wrote on LinkedIn. He also posted an image that read "Karma Bol". In 2009, Raj Kundra and his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty , acquired an 11.7 per cent stake in Rajasthan Royals for an estimated USD15.4 million. However, his association with the franchise ended in 2015, after an alleged IPL corruption scandal was established, following controversies involving spot-fixing and betting allegations. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
