Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive 105* off 39 balls powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi. His blistering knock, the fastest IPL century of 2025, equaled the third-fastest overall. Travis Head’s 76 and quick contributions from Abhishek Sharma and others helped SRH post the third-highest team total in IPL history, setting a daunting target for KKR.
Ahead of their final league match, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) shared a heartwarming video on social media featuring a candid interaction between Virat Kohli and Zaheer Khan, where Zaheer introduced his son to Kohli. RCB faces LSG in a crucial match, needing a win to secure a top-two finish. Kohli has been in excellent form this season, scoring 548 runs.
A heartwarming video of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi touching MS Dhoni’s feet after a match against Rajasthan Royals went viral. Following CSK’s victory over Gujarat Titans, Dhoni humorously reflected on the incident, acknowledging his age. When questioned about his IPL future, Dhoni remained ambiguous, stating he will take time to decide while focusing on maintaining his fitness.
Chennai Super Kings concluded their IPL 2025 season on a high note, defeating Gujarat Titans by 83 runs, powered by half-centuries from Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis. Despite the victory, CSK’s campaign ended with just four wins, leading to speculation about MS Dhoni’s future, who stated he has time to decide on his next move.
Aryna Sabalenka dominated her opening match at the French Open, securing a swift victory over Kamilla Rakhimova. As Iga Swiatek shows inconsistency, Sabalenka emerges as a strong contender, though she expressed confusion over the line-calling systems. Elina Svitolina and Zheng Qinwen also advanced, while Roland Garros prepares to honor Rafael Nadal with a special tribute.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 83 runs, powered by Devon Conway and Dewald Brevis’s fifties. Titans, despite the loss, remain at the top of the table but now depend on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s result to secure a top-two finish. Chasing 231, Gujarat faltered early, losing key wickets in the powerplay and were eventually bowled out for 147.
Punjab Kings’ quest for a top-two IPL playoff finish suffered a setback with a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals despite posting a competitive 206/8. Shreyas Iyer’s 53 and Marcus Stoinis’s 44 were not enough as Delhi chased the target successfully.
Shubman Gill has been named India’s Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy for the upcoming England series. Gill, at 25, acknowledges the influence of his predecessors, noting Kohli’s aggressive leadership and Sharma’s calm, tactical approach. Having debuted in 2020, Gill has played 32 Test matches, amassing 1,893 runs with five centuries.
Real Madrid has appointed Xabi Alonso as their new coach, succeeding Carlo Ancelotti, who is set to manage the Brazilian national team. Alonso, a former Real Madrid midfielder, will begin his three-year tenure on June 1st, leading the team at the Club World Cup.
