Following the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian armed forces executed missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Defence Ministry confirmed the strikes, emphasising they were focused and non-escalatory, specifically targeting terrorist infrastructure. Several prominent figures, including cricketers like Virender Sehwag, have reacted to the news on social media.
Shubman Gill joined Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer as the only IPL captains under 26 to score 500+ runs in a season. Gill’s 43 against MI helped GT in a rain-affected chase of 156, where Rahul Tewatia and Gerald Coetzee secured a final-ball victory by three wickets. GT now leads the table, while MI’s six-match winning streak ends.
Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans overcame rain delays and a sluggish pitch to secure a thrilling last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected match. Gill’s composed innings and Rashid Khan’s strong return from injury were crucial as GT edged past MI by three wickets via the DLS method. Gill was named Player of the Match for his composed knock of 43 runs.
Davide Frattesi’s extra-time goal propelled Inter Milan to a thrilling 4-3 victory over Barcelona, securing their place in the Champions League final with a 7-6 aggregate score. In a rain-soaked San Siro, Frattesi’s 99th-minute strike, assisted by Marcus Thuram, sparked jubilant celebrations. Inter will now face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in Munich, aiming for their fourth European title.
Mumbai Indians faced a narrow defeat against Gujarat Titans, with captain Hardik Pandya lamenting the costly no-balls bowled by the team. Despite a spirited bowling performance led by Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, MI fell short while defending a sub-par total of 155/8. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya described the no-balls bowled by him and his teammates as a “crime” following their three-wicket defeat via the DLS method against Gujarat Titans in a thrilling contest at the Wankhede Stadium.
Singer Rahul Vaidya faced backlash after calling Virat Kohli a “joker” in a video mocking the cricketer’s accidental like on actress Avneet Kaur’s photo. Vaidya sarcastically blamed Instagram’s algorithm, further escalating the situation. After revealing Kohli blocked him, Vaidya’s comment about Kohli’s fans being “bigger jokers” triggered angry reactions, including personal attacks.
With the league stage nearing its end, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of playoff contention. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are likely to advance, while Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have a chance. Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders face slim odds, with 16,384 possible result combinations remaining.
In a thrilling, rain-interrupted match at Wankhede, the Gujarat Titans clinched a nail-biting three-wicket victory against the Mumbai Indians on the very last ball. Chasing 156, Shubman Gill’s 43 and crucial contributions down the order guided the Titans to the top of the league standings.
Gujarat Titans surged to the top of the IPL 2025 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians, securing their eighth win. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings closely follow, intensifying the playoff race. Delhi Capitals remain in contention, while Sunrisers Hyderabad were eliminated. Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have bowed out of playoff contention, making every remaining match crucial.
