Royal Challengers Bengaluru, under Rajat Patidar’s leadership, have reached the IPL 2025 final, defeating Punjab Kings. Dinesh Karthik’s role as batting coach is drawing attention, with predictions of exuberant celebrations if RCB win their first title. Karthik’s coaching has already shown positive results, and he expresses a strong connection to the team and a desire to contribute to their success.
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians will clash in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad, a match relocated due to geopolitical tensions. While PBKS aim for their first final since 2014, MI seeks their sixth title. Although rain briefly impacted PBKS’s training, the forecast for the match is clear.
Punjab Kings bowler Yuzvendra Chahal, who is nursing a wrist injury, and Mumbai Indians’ seamer Deepak Chahar, who didn’t play the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans due to a hamstring niggle, are likely to play for their respective teams in Qualifier 2 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya have dismissed rumours of a rift following Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2025 elimination, addressing speculation fuelled by on-field interactions and Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians. Both players affirmed their camaraderie on social media after Mumbai Indians’ victory in the Eliminator match. Mumbai Indians will play IPL Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings today.
Luis Enrique celebrated Paris Saint-Germain’s emphatic 5-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, fulfilling the club’s long-sought ambition since the 2011 Qatari takeover. He dedicated the win to his late daughter, Xana, acknowledging the emotional tribute from PSG fans. Enrique also lauded Ousmane Dembele’s performance, suggesting he deserves the Ballon d’Or.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner dominated their matches, advancing to the French Open’s fourth round in straight sets. Madison Keys survived three match points in a thrilling victory, joining Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Hailey Baptiste in the next round. Other notable wins included Jack Draper and Alexander Zverev, setting the stage for exciting matchups.
Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated their Champions League victory, resulting in nearly 300 arrests due to clashes with police near the Champs-Elysees. A car incident in Grenoble injured four celebrating fans. Despite the unrest, joyous fans sang and danced, celebrating PSG’s historic win. President Macron will host the team, and a victory parade is planned on the Champs-Elysees.
Paris Saint-Germain secured their first Champions League title in a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. Teenager Desire Doue scored twice in the one-sided final, with Hakimi, Kvaratskhelia, and Mayulu also finding the net.