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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Shreyas Iyer achieves massive milestone as PBKS beat MI to reach IPL 2025 final
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) Shreyas Iyer etched his name in the history books on Sunday as he became just the fifth skipper to register 50 wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The landmark came as Punjab Kings (PBKS) edged past five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-stakes Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, sealing a five-wicket win and punching their ticket to the IPL final for the second time after 2014. Iyer's leadership journey in the IPL has been nothing short of remarkable. Having captained Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and now PBKS, he has led in 85 matches, winning 50 (including two via Super Over) and losing 34, with two no-results, giving him a win percentage exceeding 57%. For DC, he secured 23 wins in 41 matches, including a runners-up finish in 2020. At KKR, Iyer delivered their third IPL title in 2023 with 17 wins in 29 games. And in his debut season with PBKS, he has already registered nine wins in 15 matches, leading them to the top of the table with a 60% win rate. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Notably, Iyer is the only captain to have taken three different IPL franchises to the final and the only one to top the league stage with two different sides in consecutive seasons (KKR in 2023 and PBKS in 2024). Quiz: Who's that IPL player? With this win, Iyer joins an elite group of IPL skippers with 50+ wins: MS Dhoni (136), Rohit Sharma (87), Gautam Gambhir (71), and Virat Kohli (66). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Hanau: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Batting first, Mumbai Indians rode on strong middle-order contributions to post 203/6. Rohit Sharma fell early for 8, while Jonny Bairstow looked promising before departing for 38 off 24. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav both scored brisk 44s before falling on the same score of 142. A late cameo from Naman Dhir, who struck 37 off just 18 balls, propelled MI past the 200-run mark. Arshdeep Singh: The Poet Who Bowls Thunder | Stories from His Father & Coach PBKS bowlers shared the spoils. Azmatullah Omarzai picked up 2/43, while Jamieson, Stoinis, Vyshak, and Chahal chipped in with a wicket apiece. In reply, PBKS had a shaky start as openers Prabhsimran Singh (6) and Priyansh Arya (20 off 10) fell early. However, Josh Inglis (38 off 21) and Nehal Wadhera (48 off 29) rebuilt the innings. The chase was sealed by skipper Shreyas Iyer, who played a captain's knock, remaining unbeaten on 87, and Marcus Stoinis, who held his nerve at the other end. PBKS chased down the target in 19 overs.
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
PBKS vs MI: Fans question BCCI after rain delays start of Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad
The start of the Indian Premier League's Qualifier 2 between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings was delayed on Sunday evening due to rain in Ahmedabad, just moments after the toss at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Punjab Kings had won the toss and elected to bowl first, buoyed by the return of Yuzvendra Chahal to their bowling early fears about the weather, forecasts had indicated dry and favourable conditions for the evening. However, those hopes were quickly dashed when the match suffered three interruptions even before a single ball was bowled. Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, who had confidently chosen to field, was seen leading his side out amid the stadium's pyrotechnics, only to turn around moments later as a heavy downpour set in vs MI Qualifier 2 IPL 2025: Updates Television visuals captured the chaos: Mumbai's Tilak Varma was spotted doing shadow practice near the dugout when groundsmen rushed in with covers following a sudden drizzle. Although the initial spell was brief and the covers were removed shortly thereafter, a more intense downpour followed - forcing players and officials back delay raised anxiety in both camps, particularly for Mumbai Indians, whose owners Akash and Nita Ambani were seen watching the weather nervously. With no reserve day in place for the fixture, a washout would result in Mumbai's will be really unfortunate if rain doesn't stop tonight, Mumbai Indians might get knocked out without ruined our IPL 2025, they have 0 reasons to justify this ahmedabad shift #MIvsPBKS #Qualifier2 Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) June 1, 2025BCCI organized the playoffs here due to potential rain in Kolkata, but now it's raining in Ahmedabad while Kolkata's weather is fine. Ayush. (@OneKohli) June 1, 2025The @BCCI shifted the #Qualifier2 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad because of rain. Now there is no rain in Kolkata but in Ahmedabad its raining heavily. And also Eden Gardens is far better stadium than this. #MIvsPBKS #IPLPlayoffs Shadab (@shadab_srk) June 1, 2025advertisementSupporters took to social media to criticise the BCCI for shifting the playoff venues from Kolkata and Hyderabad to Ahmedabad and Mullanpur. The board cited the onset of the southwest monsoon and the risk of heavy rain between 29 May and 3 June as the reasons for relocating the final leg of the tournament. But fans pointed out that Ahmedabad, too, had been experiencing intermittent showers in recent would happen if PBKS vs MI game was washed out?With no reserve day assigned for the Qualifier 2 tie, a washout in Ahmedabad would send Punjab Kings into the final as they finished higher up in the points table at the end of the league stage. The Shreyas Iyer-led side ended up as the table-toppers, while Mumbai finished fourth."If conditions do not permit a Super Over, or subsequent Super Overs within the time available to determine the winner then the team which, at the end of the relevant regular Season, finished in the higher position in the League will be deemed the winner of the relevant play-off match," clarify the IPL's Playing Conditions notice for the 2025 edition of the 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! You May Also Like IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians faces rain scare in Ahmedabad. What happens if match gets washed out?
The stage is set for a high-voltage Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Qualifier 2 showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) for a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). But while fans eagerly await this clash, all eyes are now on the weather, which could have the final say in this crucial game. According to AccuWeather, Ahmedabad is expected to be hot and humid throughout the day, but a 51% chance of rain around 5 PM threatens to disrupt the start of the match. With no reserve day in place, even a short but untimely downpour could throw the entire fixture into uncertainty. What happens if rain washes out the match? IPL 2025's playing conditions are clear: if the match cannot be completed, and even a Super Over isn't possible due to rain or lack of time, the team that finished higher in the points table during the league stage will be declared the winner. In this case, Punjab Kings, who topped the table with 19 points, would move on to the final. Mumbai Indians, who finished fourth with 14 points, would be eliminated. While a complete washout seems unlikely given the overall favorable weather forecast, the threat is real enough to raise concerns. To minimize the chances of a no-result, the IPL governing council has added a two-hour buffer to playoff matches, giving the ground staff more time to prepare the field if conditions improve after any rain delay. RCB and PBKS fans unite ahead of Qualifier 2 Interestingly, fans of both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are hoping the rain gods show up. PBKS supporters naturally want the match to get washed out to secure a spot in the final without lifting a bat. Meanwhile, many RCB fans are rooting for the same outcome — not because they don't want to see a match, but because facing PBKS in the final is seen as a more manageable task than taking on a high-pressure, playoff-hardened Mumbai Indians unit led by Hardik Pandya. One user wrote, "If god is real, it shall flood Motera." if god is real, it shall flood motera Another user shared, "I hope it rains... Because then, no matter who lifts the cup... I am happy." I hope it rains... Because then no matter who lifts the cup... I am Happy A third noted, "I hope the rain will come and save humanity." I hope the rain will come and save humanity. However, one user highlighted, "It's unfair for any team in that situation; there should be a reserve day at least for qualifiers." Its unfair for any team in that situation there should be a reserve day at least for qualifier 🙏🙏 All eyes now shift from the pitch to the skies as the fate of Qualifier 2 hangs in the balance. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
What Happens If IPL Qualifier 2 Between PBKS Vs MI Is Washed Out?
Last Updated: IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, PBKS Vs MI: The race for the last spot in the final is on as Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians at Ahmedabad. The stage is set for the second qualifier, where the Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. PBKS will strive for their first final appearance since 2014, while Mumbai Indians will have their sights set on a sixth IPL title. The playoff stages commenced with Qualifier 1 (PBKS vs RCB) and Eliminator 1 (GT vs MI) at the Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali. The remaining fixtures, including Qualifier 2 and the final, were moved to Ahmedabad. The final was originally scheduled for Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, home ground of the previous year's champions, Kolkata Knight Riders. However, escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan led to the tournament's suspension and a revised schedule with altered playoff venues. Weather forecasts suggest a minimal chance of rain, with predicting a 24 per cent probability. However, if the match is abandoned due to rain, the team higher in the points table will progress. In this scenario, it would be the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings, who finished the league stage at the top with 19 points and a superior net run-rate compared to their closest rivals, Royal Challengers Bangalore. Extra-Time Provisions in Place for Rain Delay Should rain disrupt the game, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council have allocated an extra hour to the playing conditions, providing more time for the teams to complete the match. 'Similar to the playoffs stage, an additional one hour will be allocated to the playing conditions for the remaining matches of the league stage, starting Tuesday, 20 May," the BCCI statement noted. Clause 13.7.3 of the IPL Playing Conditions, addressing extra time, states: 'Where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended for any reason then extra time of… up to one hundred and twenty minutes for any of the play-off matches (shall be available)." 'For the avoidance of doubt, if extra time is required to be used, it will be taken in the following sequence. In the event of a delayed start or interruption, the provision of… one hundred and twenty minutes for play-off matches extra time is to be used first, followed by the time allocated for time-outs and then the reduction in the innings change interval (if applicable)." 'For clarity, the changeover period (maximum 10 mins) for a Super Over after the main match is not to be taken into account when applying any permitted extra time available." It is important to note that no official statement has been issued regarding a reserve day for the second qualifier. Currently, only the final has a provision for a reserve day. First Published: May 31, 2025, 14:01 IST
Int'l Cricket Council
6 days ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Cricket World Cup League 2: State of Play on road to 2027
Pitting the best in the men's Associate game, Cricket World Cup League 2 has again thrown up intriguing storylines and headline moments, as its eight teams fight for four automatic Cricket World Cup Qualifier spots. With the table starting to take shape, a look at how each team is travelling in their aspirations of reaching the 14-team global tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027. 20 matches, 28 points (14 wins, 6 losses) The amount of individual talent oozing in American cricket is reflected in their position at the top of the table, and the side have welcomed back proven winner Pubudu Dassanayake, who takes coaching reins of the team for a second time. The Americans boast the top two run-scorers in the competition thus far in Monank Patel (746 at 41.44) and Milind Kumar (682 at 52.46), with Sai Mukkamalla's 612 also coming at an average of 47.07. The side have been able to win in different ways in the competition, not only putting up a 169-run win over rivals Canada, but defending just 122 against Oman in Al-Amerat back in February, the lowest total defended in Men's ODI history (not counting revised matches due to weather). Kumar (20 wickets), Nosthush Kenjige (27) and Harmeet Singh (22) have tied down opposition with spin, while fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who has 27 wickets of his own in the cycle, has become the first American to reach 100 scalps in the format. A Super Over defeat in their recent home series against Oman may leave a sour taste in the mouth, but the Americans have so far matched their lofty expectations in the campaign. USA v Canada | Match Highlights | ICC Men's CWCL2 2023-27 USA put up 286 in their Cricket World Cup League 2 meeting with Canda in Lauderhill 20 matches, 26 points (12 wins, 6 losses, 2 no-results) It's been a strong start for the team in orange, who have dropped just one match at home, and picked up points on tough overseas assignments in Nepal, Oman and Namibia. Aryan Dutt's 6/34 early in the campaign in Nepal against Namibia sent an early competition warning shot, and the side claimed a win over the hosts in Kirtipur, only underlining their status as competition heavyweights. Scott Edwards' side claimed a victory over UAE in Oman, before going unbeaten on a tour of Namibia, albeit with two no-results. Impeded by player availability, the team have shared the load with the bat, though Max O'Dowd has brought consistency at the top of the order, making 668 runs at a tick under 40. With the ball Kyle Klein has stepped up, taking 32 wickets at just 15.81, while Paul van Meekeren has displayed his quality, taking his 28 wickets at just 16.03. The side travel north to Scotland to take on Richie Berrington's side and Nepal for their next tri-series, beginning on June 2. 20 matches, 24 points (11 wins, 7 losses, 2 no-results) A successful tour of the USA with almost a completely reshuffled team has given Oman's League 2 campaign new life, and a realistic path to a top four spot come the end of the cycle. At one point looking destined for a bottom four finish, losing the likes of Aqib Ilyas and Zeeshan Maqsood among a mass departure, new skipper Jatinder Singh has returned to form, making waves in a match-winning performance over the USA. It's been a change of tack on the bowling front too that has led to the Omani push, with left-arm orthodox spinner Shakeel Ahmed both leading Oman's attack and sitting atop the competition wicket tally with 39 wickets at an astonishing average of just 11.15. There may have been doubts if Shakeel would be able to match his home efforts while on the road, though Shakeel showed his guile with nine wickets across their four matches in Florida. While doubts may continue to hover over the batting depth, the spin bowling attack and a likely return for quick Bilal Khan should ensure the team from the sultanate remain in the hunt. USA v Oman | Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Oman clinched a thriller with a Super Over victory against the USA in League 2 action in Lauderhill 16 matches, 20 points (9 wins, 5 losses, 2 no-results) There should be comfort for the Scots knowing that while they remain in a strong position for automatic Qualifier spots, they still have the ability to improve. The defending champions were sluggish in their start, dropping two matches to Canada in UAE, though have claimed eight wins in their last 11 completed fixtures. In individual matches, the Scots have shown they have the firepower to match anyone, including the sides they would take on if they were to qualify for the World Cup proper. The side put up the competition's highest total in history, making 380/9 in their 50 overs, with tons from Brandon McMullen and Richie Berrington, as well as a half-century from the aggressive George Munsey. Munsey averages over 60 in his 12 competition innings, with Berrington and McMullen going at rates of 50.11 and 48.41 respectively. The crafty medium pace of McMullen (22 wickets) has been an immense help for the Scottish bowling cause, with left-armer Brad Currie (26 wickets at 24.50) leading the line-up. Fellow quick Charlie Cassell also made headlines, Kagiso Rabada's nine-year-old record for best bowling figures on debut in Men's ODIs with figures of 7/21. Charlie Cassell's record-breaking seven-for on debut | SCO v OMA | CWCL2 23-27 Charlie Cassell picked 7/21 on debut 20 matches, 20 points (9 wins, 9 losses, 2 no-results) The Canadians enjoyed a promotion bounce of sorts early in their first League 2 campaign, though a dip in form has pulled them back in a mid-table fight. The side have won just one match in the 2025 calendar year, that too only in a Super Over against Namibia. Ruing the absence of Nicholas Kirton, responsibility has fallen on the shoulders of Harsh Thaker and Pargat Singh, the only players in the side with over 400 runs to their name. With the ball, Dilon Heyliger remains a consistent wicket-taker (35) alongside Kaleem Sana (31), though the side will want more out of their spin attack. Saad Bin Zafar still has 20 wickets in 19 outings, though the left-armer averages over 34, and has a higher ceiling to reach. Canada v UAE | Match Highlights | CWC League 2 20 matches, 14 points (7 wins, 13 losses) It's been a frustrating start for Gerhard Erasmus' side, who begin the campaign with just seven wins in 20 outings, and at risk of missing out on an automatic spot for the Qualifier. The Eagles are too going through a transition on and off the field, with former international and T20 World Cup hero Craig Williams taking the head coach position, made vacant by the departing Pierre de Bruyn. Williams' first task will be to lock in a set line-up, with 21 players featuring thus far in their 20-match campaign and just three players featuring in every match. The side have struggle to settle on their desired batting order, and Michael van Lingen's retirement adds a further dent to their stocks. There are glimmers of hope though, particularly on the bowling side. Bernard Scholtz and Erasmus have claimed 68 wickets between them through their spin, with a young pace battery of Ben Shikongo and Jack Brassell starting to emerge alongside Ruben Trumpelmann who should be fit to fly again at top pace. A look at the FNB Namibia Cricket Stadium 16 matches, 6 points (3 wins, 13 losses) United Arab Emirates effectively gave the rest of the field a headstart with three successive defeats at home to begin the campaign, and little has improved with the side only ahead of Nepal on net run rate. Even the Nepalis have four matches in hand over the Emiratis, a side going through a transition of their own having played 26 players in their first 16 outings. While continuity has been a struggle, there have been glimpses, with wins over The Netherlands and Scotland showing the potential quality in the group. Rahul Chopra has stepped up in both wins with the bat, while the emergence of spinner Simranjeet Singh has been another positive in the campaign. Their recent run of form in T20I cricket should also be a source of inspiration, having beaten Bangladesh in a home series, just their second series win in the format over a Full Member. Their next tri-series is at home with against the Nepal and the USA, a crucial assignment should they want to make a move. Scotland v UAE | Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 A blistering century from skipper Rahul Chopra landed UAE a big win over Scotland in their Cricket World Cup League 2 clash. 12 matches, 6 points (2 wins, 8 losses, 2 no-results) Rohit Paudel's side dropped three of four matches at home to begin the cycle, and only added four more points in the next two tri-series in North America, beating Scotland in a neutral match in Dallas to go with two no-results. It's an all too familiar story for the Nepalis who were also sluggish in the last cycle, though their last campaign should also serve as inspiration, having battled back to an automatic Qualifier spot thanks to 11 wins in their final 12 matches. The side welcome new coach Stuart Law after Monty Desai's contract was not renewed, and also have eight games in hand over Scotland, Canada and The Netherlands. Their next tri-series begins on June 2 in Scotland, where they'll also face the Dutch. Nepal v Scotland | Match Highlights | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Nepal v Scotland | Match Highlights | ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27News
