In a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans, Rohit Sharma showcased his brilliance, propelling Mumbai Indians to a strong start. He achieved milestones of 7000 IPL runs and 300 sixes during his impactful innings. Despite being given two reprieves, Rohit capitalized, anchoring the innings with a fluent half-century, reminding everyone of his legendary status.
In a crucial IPL 2025 Eliminator clash, Mumbai Indians opted to bat first after Hardik Pandya won the toss against Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. Mumbai Indians made three changes, bringing in Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Raj Angad Bawa. The winner of this match will go on to face Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 Ahmedabad.
Mumbai Indians elected to bat after winning the toss against Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator. Hardik Pandya cited a batting-friendly pitch as the reason behind the decision. MI made three changes, bringing in Bairstow, Gleeson, and Bawa, while GT included Mendis and Sundar in place of Buttler and Arshad Khan.
Gujarat Titans face a significant challenge in the IPL 2025 Eliminator as Jos Buttler departs for international duty, impacting their top-order strength. Kusal Mendis steps in to fill Buttler’s shoes, while Anuj Rawat and Kumar Kushagra adjust their roles in warm-ups. With Kagiso Rabada also absent, GT’s resilience will be tested against a strong Mumbai Indians team.
India’s men’s 4x100m relay team was disqualified at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, despite initially finishing second in their heat. The disqualification stemmed from an illegal baton exchange outside the designated zone, as per World Athletics rules. Malaysia also faced a similar fate. India chose not to appeal the decision.
Real Madrid has secured Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool until 2031 for an undisclosed fee. The 26-year-old right-back, fresh off a Premier League title win, joins former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, the new Real Madrid coach. Despite initial fan disapproval, Alexander-Arnold received a standing ovation during the trophy presentation.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have stormed into the IPL 2025 final, their first since 2016, after a dominant 8-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. Suyash Sharma’s brilliant bowling spell restricted Punjab to a mere 101 runs. Phil Salt’s unbeaten half-century then guided RCB to a comfortable win, reigniting hopes for their elusive first IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have advanced to the 2025 IPL final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, marking their fourth final appearance. Historically, Qualifier 1 winners have a strong chance of winning the title, with 11 of the last 14 champions taking this route. RCB now have time to strategize for the final in Ahmedabad.
Jasprit Bumrah, India’s pace spearhead, contemplates his retirement, emphasizing his commitment to the sport as long as his body and passion allow. Acknowledging the physical toll of international cricket, he highlights the importance of managing his workload and prioritizing key tournaments.
