Things are not looking good for talented batsman Prithvi Shaw in recent times. He flopped after making his much awaited return on the cricket field after a period of six months. These days he is taking part in the 2025 edition of the T20 Mumbai League. Let's know which bowler dismissed him in the first match.
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Prithvi Shaw, who was once called the future star of Team India, today his career is hanging in the balance. The return of this 25-year-old player, who has made his debut in all three formats for India, to the national setup seems very difficult, because nothing is going right with Shaw. Neither his bat is working nor is luck supporting him.
On June 4, he came on the field after about 6 months, but flopped. He managed to score just five runs in four balls and his inning ended on a disappointing note. Let's know where Shaw is playing and which bowler got him out. Prithvi Shaw did not play in the 2025 editon of the Indian Premier League (IPL) , because he was released by the Delhi Capitals (DC) and then he remained unsold in the auction. This was a big setback in his career.
<h2>No buyer was found in IPL 2025 auction</h2>
After remaining unsold in the mega auction of the cash-rich t20 league, Prithvi Shaw returned to the field through the T20 Mumbai League which started on the 4th of June, but he flopped in the very first match. He out after scoring just five runs in four balls. He was sent to the pavilion by right-arm pacer Dhanit Raut.
<h2>Match Report</h2>
Shaw is the skipper of North Mumbai Panthers (NMP) in the Mumbai T20 League and they are also the reigning champions having lifted the trophy in 2019 before the tournament came to a halt due to Covid-19. His team's first match was against Namo Bandra Blasters, in which the Panthers suffered a hammering defeat by a margin of 40 runs. The Bandra Blasters batted first and scored 171 runs for 6 wickets. Dhrumil Madkar contributed 52 runs in 23 balls, which included six huge maximums. Chasing the target of 172 runs, Shaw's team North Mumbai Panthers was all out for 131 runs. Divyanshu Saxena (42 runs) was the top run getter for his team.
<h2>Prithvi would be eager to make a strong comeback</h2>
Prithvi Shaw has returned to the field for the first time since December 2024. He last played for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where his performance was disappointing. The right-handed batter has flopped in the first match of the Mumbai T20 League, but he would like to perform strongly in the next matches. This league can play an important role for the hard hitting opening batter in getting his career back on track.
<h2>Was once considered the next big thing in Indian Cricket, today career is in limbo</h2>
This is the same Prithvi Shaw who won the Under 19 World Cup for India in 2018. Prithvi was the captain of that team. In the same year, this player performed brilliantly in domestic cricket, after which he got a chance to make his Test debut. Prithvi made a splash by scoring a century in his first Test and he was being compared to the great Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Brian Lara. However, after this his graph started falling. He had to face a ban due to failing the doping test. Now the situation is that Prithvi is out of the Mumbai team. His career is in limbo.
<h2>How is Prithvi Shaw's international cricket career?</h2>
Prithvi made his Test debut for the Indian Cricket Team in 2018. He has scored a total of 339 runs in nine innings of five Test matches at an average of 42.37, with the assistance of two half-centuries and a hundred. He made his ODI debut in 2020 and has 189 runs to his name in six matches. Then he made his T20 debut in 2021. In the only match he participated in, he got dismissed without opening his account. Talking about his IPL stats, he has amassed 1,892 runs in 79 games, which also includes 14 fifties.
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Prithvi Shaw is having a tough time in the T20 Mumbai League | Image Credits - Navbharat Times

Prithvi Shaw's struggles continue as he scores just 5 runs in his T20 Mumbai League comeback, dismissed by pacer Dhanit Raut. The former U-19 World Cup captain, once compared to Tendulkar, now faces a career crisis after being unsold in IPL 2025 and dropped from Mumbai's domestic team. His international career (339 Test runs, 189 ODI runs) and IPL record (1,892 runs) show unfulfilled potential. This tournament is crucial for Shaw's fading career revival.

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as Indian cricket’s next big star, is facing a career crisis. After being unsold in IPL 2025 and released by Delhi Capitals, he returned to action in the T20 Mumbai League on June 4 but flopped, scoring just 5 runs (4 balls) before being dismissed by pacer Dhanit Raut. Leading defending champions North Mumbai Panthers, Shaw’s team lost their opener by 40 runs to Namo Bandra Blasters.

Shaw’s decline has been stark since his 2018 U-19 World Cup heroics and Test debut century. Once compared to legends like Tendulkar and Sehwag, his career derailed due to inconsistent form, a doping ban, and now exclusion from Mumbai’s domestic teams. His international stats (339 Test runs, 189 ODI runs, and a duck in his lone T20I) and IPL record (1,892 runs) highlight unfulfilled potential.
This Mumbai League is a critical chance for Shaw to revive his fading career, but early struggles underscore the uphill battle ahead.

T20 Mumbai 2025: Unsold in IPL, returns to the field after 6 months, Prithvi Shaw's innings ended in 4 balls

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It occurs. Not every day can be identical. They waited. Received an opportunity. Let it slip. Waited once more. Received another opportunity. Misfired again. Finally, on their fourth attempt, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their inaugural IPL title in their 18th season. Tears of happiness stream down Virat Kohli's face, and while the celebration erupts, he takes a moment to gather himself. 
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The past several months appear to have been orchestrated by fate in his favor. First, the T20 World Cup. Then, the Champions Trophy. Now, the IPL. Who knows, if Jasprit Bumrah had been fit to bowl in the Sydney Test, Kohli could have still been in pursuit of another trophy in the WTC final! The only player to have represented ONE TEAM in IPL history - VIRAT KOHLI - this moment belongs as much to you as it does to all of Bengaluru. Savor it.
What an incredible season it has been for Rajat Patidar. In his inaugural season as captain of RCB, he has finally led the team to break their title drought! The foundation for this success was laid during the auction, where RCB made significant investments in their bowling lineup, knowing they had strong batting options available over the years.
They made some strategic acquisitions, such as Phil Salt and Tim David, but their most crucial signing was Josh Hazlewood, who finished the season with 22 wickets, proving to be a standout performer. Additionally, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma delivered impressive performances, while the ever-dependable Bhuvneshwar Kumar contributed his valuable experience.
In this exciting match, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first. After losing the toss, Royal Challengers Bangalore came out to bat first but their start was disappointing and the team suffered its first big blow at a score of just 18 runs. After this, Virat Kohli and Mayank Agarwal together handled the innings and took the team's score beyond 55 runs.
Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore scored 190 runs in the stipulated 20 overs by losing nine wickets. Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 43 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore. During this excellent innings, Virat Kohli hit three fours in 35 balls. Apart from Virat Kohli, captain Rajat Patidar scored 26 runs.
On the other hand, star fast bowler Kyle Jamieson gave the first big success to the Punjab Kings team. Kyle Jamieson and Arshdeep Singh took the maximum three wickets each for Punjab Kings. Apart from Kyle Jamieson and Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Azmatullah Umarzai and Vijaykumar Vishak took one wicket each. Punjab Kings had to score 191 runs in 20 overs to win this match.
Let us tell you that the Punjab Kings team, which came out to chase the target, had a great start and both the openers put 43 runs on the board for the first wicket. The Punjab Kings team could score only 184 runs after losing seven wickets in 20 overs. Star batsman Shashank Singh played the highest unbeaten innings of 61 runs for Punjab Kings. During this explosive innings, Shashank Singh hit three fours and six sixes in 30 balls. Apart from Shashank Singh, Josh Inglis scored 39 runs.
At the same time, deadly fast bowler Josh Hazlewood gave the first big success to the Royal Challengers Bangalore team. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya took the maximum of two wickets each from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Apart from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Romario Shepherd and Yash Dayal took one wicket each.
<h2>1st innings scorecard:</h2>
Royal Challengers Bangalore batting: 190/9, 20 overs (Philip Salt 16 runs, Virat Kohli 43 runs, Mayank Agarwal 24 runs, Rajat Patidar 26 runs, Liam Livingstone 25 runs, Jitesh Sharma 24 runs, Romario Shepherd 17 runs, Krunal Pandya 4 runs, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1 run and Yash Dayal 1 run not out.)
Punjab Kings bowling: (Kyle Jamieson 3 wickets, Arshdeep Singh 3 wickets, Yuzvendra Chahal 1 wicket, Azmatullah Umarzai 1 wicket and Vijaykumar Vishak 1 wicket).
<h2>2nd innings scorecard:</h2>
Punjab Kings batting: 184/7, 20 overs (Priyansh Arya 24 runs, Prabhsimran Singh 26 runs, Josh Inglis 39 runs, Shreyas Iyer 1 run, Nehal Wadhera 15 runs, Shashank Singh 61 runs not out, Marcus Stoinis 6 runs, Azmatullah Umarzai 1 run and Kyle Jamieson 0 runs not out.)
Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling: (Josh Hazlewood 1 wicket, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2 wickets, Krunal Pandya 2 wickets, Romario Shepherd 1 wicket and Yash Dayal 1 wicket).
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virat kohli emotional photo | Image Credits - RCB Tweets and Jio Hotstar

RCB finally won their first IPL title after 18 seasons, beating Punjab by 6 runs in a dramatic final. Virat Kohli's 43 and crucial bowling from Hazlewood (22 wickets this season) secured the win despite Shashank Singh's fiery 61*. An emotional victory for lifelong RCB player Kohli and captain Patidar.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history by winning their maiden IPL title in their 18th season, defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in a thrilling final. Batting first, RCB posted 190/9, anchored by Virat Kohli's 43 and contributions from Patidar (26) and Livingstone (25). Punjab's chase fell short at 184/7 despite Shashank Singh's explosive 61* (30 balls), as RCB's bowlers—led by Hazlewood (22 wickets this season) and Bhuvi (2 wickets in final)—held their nerve. The victory marked an emotional triumph for Kohli (RCB's lifelong player) and rookie captain Rajat Patidar, whose auction strategy (signing Hazlewood, Krunal) paid off. Punjab's wait for a trophy continues, while RCB's drought ends in fairytale fashion

RCB's dream finally comes true, lift their first ever IPL trophy by defeating Punjab in the Final

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South Africa's star batsman Heinrich Klaasen has shocked the Cricketing world with a heartbreaking announcement as he has taken the hard decision of retiring from international cricket. Klaasen participated in 4 Tests, 60 ODIs and 58 T20Is, scoring nearly 3,300 runs and scoring 4 centuries in ODIs for the Proteas. He has announced this retirement decision in order to spend time with his loved ones. He is the second batsman to announce his retirement from ODI cricket today after Glenn Maxwell. He plays for 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Tata IPL. 
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<h2> A brilliant innings was played in the final of T20I World Cup</h2>

This 33-year-old batsman batted brilliantly in the final of the T20I World Cup last year. In this match against Team India, he scored 52 runs in 27 balls with the help of 2 fours and 5 sixes. As long as he was on the crease, South Africa was expected to win, but as soon as he was out, the whole team fell apart and Team India won the match by 6 runs and won the title.

He wrote in an Instagram post, "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from international cricket. After much contemplation, I have come to the conclusion that this is the best choice for me and my family moving forward. It was an incredibly tough decision, but it was necessary. Playing for my country has been the highest honour of my life. This has been a dream of mine since childhood, and I dedicated myself to achieving it."

"During my time with the national team, I built many wonderful friendships and created lasting relationships that I will treasure forever. Representing South Africa allowed me to connect with incredible individuals who had a profound impact on my life, and I find it hard to express my gratitude to them. My journey to donning the South African jersey was unique compared to most, and there were several coaches in my career who consistently had faith in me, for which I will always be thankful." he wrote.

He further writes, "Wearing the South African crest on my chest has been, and will always be, the greatest privilege of my career. I am excited about the opportunity to spend more time with my family, as my choice to retire enables me to do that. I will continue to be a strong supporter of the African team and want to express my gratitude to everyone who has stood by me and my teammates during my career."

<h2>A brilliant international career </h2>
The explosive wicket-keeper batsman has played only 4 Test matches for South Africa, in which he has scored 104 runs at an average of 13. Apart from this, he has played 60 ODI matches for the country. In this, he has scored a total of 2,141 runs at an average of 43.68. This includes four tons and eleven half-centuries. Klaasen has taken part in 58 T20 International matches for South Africa. In this, he has scored a thousand runs at an average of 23.25. This includes 5 fifties.
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South African star Heinrich Klaasen retires from international cricket at 33 to focus on family. The explosive batsman scored 2,141 ODI runs (4 centuries) and famously smashed 52 off 27 in the 2023 T20 WC final. He'll continue playing IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

South Africa's explosive wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has announced his retirement from international cricket at age 33, following teammate Glenn Maxwell's similar decision earlier in the day. Klaasen, who played 4 Tests, 60 ODIs (2,141 runs, 4 centuries), and 58 T20Is (1,000+ runs) for the Proteas, cited family time as his priority in an emotional Instagram post. His career highlight included a blistering 52 off 27 balls in the 2024 T20 World Cup final against India, where his dismissal triggered South Africa's collapse in a narrow 6-run defeat. Known for his aggressive batting in the middle order, Klaasen thanked coaches, teammates, and fans, calling his international journey "the greatest privilege." While retiring from national duty, he will continue playing franchise cricket, including for IPL's Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Heinrich Klaasen, the nightmare for bowlers in T20 Cricket announces his retirement from all formats of the game

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Robin Uthappa, former Indian Cricketer and wicket-keeper batsman believes that the first qualifiers encounter between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), which is slated to take place in New Chandigarh on Thursday, 29th of May, promises to be a thrilling and exciting one.
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He added that despite the Bangalore triumphing over Lucknow by a margin of six wickets, the Punjab-based side have the edge over the three-time runners up due to the fact that Shreyas Iyer &amp; his men will have the home advantage on their side as the contest is set to play the contest at their home-ground, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium of New Chandigarh.

The team which finishes on a winning note in the first qualifier will get the direct ticket to the summit clash, to be held on the 3rd of June at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, while the losing-team will lock horns against the winners of the eliminator at the same stadium on the 1st of June. The Rajat Patidar-led side will have just a single day of break in-order to prepare for the first qualifiers as their victory over Lucknow happened on the night of Tuesday at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.

"Both Bangalore and Punjab are riding high on momentum. This match promises to be a highly exciting one. Playing at home, Punjab could hold a slight advantage over their opponents. However, Bengaluru is definitely capable of putting up a strong fight. Based on their recent batting display, after this game? Absolutely, no doubt about it," Uthappa stated on JioHotstar.

The astounding six-wicket win of the Royal Challengers over the Lucknow SuperGiants, coming on the back of half-centuries from stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma and the legendary Virat Kohli, meant that their dream of lifitng the IPL trophy for the first time ever is still alive after ending the league stage at the second position in the overall-standings with ninteen points to their name. Punjab were the table-toppers due to having a much better Net-Run-Rate (NRR) than Bangalore.

Robin, who lifted the IPL trophy two times, once with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2021 and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014, feels that Virat will be exceptionally motivated to perform for RCB in the playoffs once more.

"Following this win against LSG, one player who will certainly rise to the occasion is Virat Kohli. He has another opportunity to advance to the latter stages of the tournament and strive to secure that IPL championship for RCB — a trophy he truly desires in his collection."

"Mayank Agarwal, Nuwan Thushara &amp; Jitesh Sharma all three of them performed in an admirable way. Each player batted and bowled exceptionally well. They have earned their place among the top two. The confidence and determination they demonstrated were remarkable," he summed up.
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RCB vs PBKS qualifier 1 | Image Credits - BCCI

Robin Uthappa predicts a thrilling PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 clash in Chandigarh. While RCB rides high after Kohli & Jitesh's match-winning fifties against LSG, PBKS holds home advantage. Winner advances to finals (June 3), loser gets another shot in Eliminator (June 1). Uthappa backs Kohli's hunger for RCB's maiden title but notes PBKS' strong NRR makes them favorites.

Former cricketer Robin Uthappa predicts an electrifying Qualifier 1 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in New Chandigarh on May 29. While acknowledging RCB's momentum after their 6-wicket win over LSG (powered by Virat Kohli and Jitesh Sharma's fifties), Uthappa gives PBKS a slight edge due to home advantage. The winner advances directly to the June 3 final in Ahmedabad, while the loser faces the Eliminator winner on June 1. Uthappa highlighted Kohli's hunger for RCB's maiden IPL title and praised RCB's all-round performance, though PBKS' table-topping NRR makes them formidable opponents.

IPL 2025: Former RCB player feels that the Qualifier 1 between PBKS and RCB will be humdinger of a game

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Rishabh Pant Fined: A very important match was played between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday night, 27th of May. LSG had to face a humiliating defeat by six wickets at their home Ekana Cricket Stadium as the Jitesh Sharma-led side won the match and made it to Qualifier 1.
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 At the same time, Lucknow's journey has ended with eight losses out of 14 games. While the campaign of the Rishabh Pant-led team ended on bitter note, things got even more worse for them as the BCCI has given a big blow to the entire playing 11 including Pant and the impact-player. The board has fined LSG about Rs 1 crore 62 lakh after finding it guilty of slow over rate in this match.

<h2>Violation of code of conduct </h2>
In a statement issued by the IPL, it was said that the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Rishabh Pant has been fined in the LSG vs RCB match after his side maintained a slow over-rate against Bangalore during Match Number Seventy of the Tata IPL 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow on Tuesday. 

<h2>Rishabh Pant will have to pay 30 lakh rupees</h2>
The statement further said that this was his team's third offence of the season relating to minimum over-rate offences under the IPL's Code of Conduct. Hence, the wicketkeeper batter was fined 30 lakh Indian Rupees.

At the same time, the rest of the members of the playing eleven, including the impact player, were individually fined Rs 12 lakh or 50 percent of their match fee (whichever is less). In this way, the total fine amounts to about Rs 1 crore 62 lakh.
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Rishabh Pant century in IPL | Image Credits - ESPNcricinfo

LSG's IPL 2025 campaign ended bitterly after a 6-wicket loss to RCB, compounded by a ₹1.62 crore fine for slow over-rate - their 3rd offense. Captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹30L, while teammates paid ₹12L each (or 50% match fee). The penalty added insult to their early tournament exit.

In a crucial IPL 2025 match, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered a six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Ekana Stadium, ending their campaign with 8 losses in 14 games. To make matters worse, the BCCI fined LSG ₹1.62 crore for maintaining a slow over-rate—their third such offense this season. Captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹30 lakh, while the rest of the playing XI, including the impact player, were individually penalized ₹12 lakh or 50% of their match fee (whichever was lesser). The sanctions were imposed under the IPL's Code of Conduct, adding further disappointment to LSG's already bitter exit.

With the defeat against RCB, the entire Lucknow team including Rishabh Pant got a big shock, BCCI imposed a fine of so many crores

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) secure their spot in the first Qualifier with a convincing WIN! After suffering consecutive defeats that threatened their chances of finishing in the top two, they made a strong comeback and now have two opportunities to reach the final. On the other hand, five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) saw fortune smile upon them with every other outcome favoring their position, but they failed to capitalize on it themselves. They will now need to navigate the Eliminator path as they pursue a record sixth title.
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Star batter Suryakumar Yadav felt that his team was short by 15 to 20 runs at the halfway point, and the comfort with which PBKS chased the target confirmed this. Without being rattled by the departure of his opening partner, Priyansh Arya began scoring rapidly, with Josh Inglis also making a strong start. The two batsmen worked well together and cleverly identified the bowlers they could attack.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya called upon his ace, Jasprit Bumrah, to deliver three separate overs outside the Powerplay in hopes of gaining crucial breakthroughs, but the PBKS duo successfully handled the pressure. Although Inglis &amp; Arya didn’t stay until the end, their stand of 109 runs significantly eased the chase, with captain Shreyas completing the job.
After being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma got off to a shaky beginning, while wicket-keeper batsman Ryan Rickelton hit a few boundaries but failed to build on his start. The middle overs turned into a tough contest, with the Punjab bowling attack breaking partnerships just as the Mumbai-based side seemed ready to create some momentum. 
Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings, with quick contributions from those following him. Nevertheless, the final surge didn’t happen, as Arshdeep Singh allowed only 3 runs in the 20th over, restricting MI to a total of 184.
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Indians vs Kings | Image: X (Punjab Kings)

Punjab Kings (PBKS) clinched a spot in Qualifier 1 with a strong win, while Mumbai Indians (MI) faltered, forcing them into the Eliminator. MI's 184-run total fell short as PBKS chased it down comfortably, thanks to a 109-run partnership between Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's efforts, PBKS controlled the chase, with captain Shreyas finishing the job. Suryakumar Yadav’s knock anchored MI, but Arshdeep Singh's tight bowling in the death overs restricted their scoring.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured their place in the first Qualifier with a dominant win, bouncing back from recent losses to now have two shots at reaching the final. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians (MI) missed their chance to capitalize on favorable results, forcing them into the Eliminator route in their quest for a sixth title. MI's Suryakumar Yadav admitted they fell 15-20 runs short, a fact underscored by PBKS's smooth chase. Openers Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis set the tone with a 109-run partnership, expertly handling even Jasprit Bumrah’s pressure overs. Though neither stayed till the end, their efforts made the chase manageable for captain Shreyas. Earlier, MI struggled to build momentum after a shaky start from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Despite Suryakumar’s anchoring knock and cameos from others, Arshdeep Singh’s tight final over restricted them to 184, leaving PBKS with a comfortable target to seal their victory.

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings secure Qualifier one entry as they crush Mumbai in Jaipur

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Former Cricketer and head coach of the Indian Cricket Team Sanjay Bangar reflected on Gujarat Titans' (GT) defeat versus the Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants and made a massive claim that this loss could possibily push Shubman Gill &amp; his men to the 3rd or even the 4th position in the overall standfings, highlighting that the 2022 winners must win their final league stage match versus CSK at all costs and hope that other competing teams drop points in-order to finish in the top 2.
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The Gujarat bowling unit had a tough outing as Lucknow posted a mammoth score of 235-2 in 20 overs. In response, hard hitting batsman Shahrukh Khan slammed daazzling half century (57 runs in 29 deliveries), along with contributions from skipper Shubman Gill (35 runs), Sherfane Rutherford (38 runs) and wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler (33 runs), which allowed their side to stay alive in the chase, however, it didn't prove to be enough as the 2022 winners fell short in the end by a margin of thirty-three runs.
Despite the loss, Gujarat are still sitting at the top of the table with eighteen points to their name in 13 contests. But there high chances of them getting dropped to either the 3rd or the 4th spot as Punjab &amp; RCB are scheduled to play two more games and they are ranked third &amp; second, respectively, with seventeen points each to their name. The Titans, however, have just one match left to play in the league stage.
"After conceding 235 runs, the game became slightly out of reach for GT. However, the middle order – particularly Shahrukh and Sherfane Rutherford – brought them closer to the target. With 24 balls remaining and 54 runs required, along with 7 wickets in hand, the batting side would typically be favored these days. They will feel let down for not closing it out more convincingly. Now, they need to win the final match and rely on two other teams to drop points. This defeat could see them drop to third or even fourth position on the table," Sanjay Bangar stated on JioHotstar.
JioStar analyst Aakash Chopra also pointed out the challenge facing GT’s batting lineup as they approach the 2025 IPL play-offs, stating, "With Jos Buttler set to depart after the conclusion of the league stage, Kusal Mendis will take his place at No. 3. This adds further strain on Rutherford and Shahrukh. They performed well today, keeping GT competitive, but the larger concern is – what was the caliber of bowling they faced? In the play-offs, that level will be raised.
"Rahul Tewatia has not been impactful with the bat this season. And for the second consecutive match, GT’s top three did not surpass 50 runs – a trend that hadn't occurred all season. It’s concerning to see the top order losing momentum at such a critical juncture."
 Chopra further discussed how the top two spots may shuffle with the results of the remaining league fixtures.
"A shift is on the horizon. In the match between RCB and PBKS, I anticipate that one of them will lose. The clash between MI and PBKS is also vital. Don't overlook SRH – they managed to defeat LSG and possess game-changers. A single significant performance, similar to Marsh’s today, can alter the situation. I wouldn't be astonished if the top four looks entirely different."
Bangar stated, "I don’t envision RCB dropping out of the top two. However, the second position remains quite competitive – Punjab Kings can definitely seize it."
It was the masterclass of Mitch Marsh that helped the Super Giants secure a clinical win over the Gujarat-based side. He smacked his maiden hundred in the cash-rich t20 league (117 runs in 56 deliveries) which allowed his side to post a huge score of 235 runs on the board.
Aakash Chopra commended Marsh’s comeback this IPL, stating, “He was acquired at a low price in the mega auction – an absolute bargain – and that sometimes motivates a player. In the past, he had a hefty price tag with minimal output. This season, he’s approached the game differently. The pitch of Lucknow's Ekana Stadium is favorable for him – the ball comes onto the bat well. And those sixes? When he connects, they really clear the boundary. His shot selection has also improved significantly. He’s demonstrating true class."
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Gujarat Titans' 33-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) could drop them to third or fourth in the standings, according to Sanjay Bangar. Despite strong knocks from Shahrukh Khan (57) and Sherfane Rutherford (38), GT failed to chase LSG's 235-2, powered by Mitch Marsh’s maiden IPL ton (117*). Bangar stressed that GT must win their final match against CSK and rely on other results to secure a top-two finish. Aakash Chopra raised concerns over GT’s batting form, especially with Jos Buttler’s exit, and noted the tight playoff race involving RCB, Punjab Kings, and SRH. Marsh’s match-winning innings was hailed as a sign of his resurgence this season.

Former Indian cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar analyzed Gujarat Titans' (GT) 33-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), suggesting it could push GT to third or fourth in the standings. Despite a strong chase led by Shahrukh Khan (57), Sherfane Rutherford (38), and skipper Shubman Gill (35), GT fell short of LSG's massive 235-2, built on Mitch Marsh’s maiden IPL century (117*). Bangar emphasized that GT must win their final league match against CSK and hope other teams like RCB and Punjab Kings (both with 17 points) lose to secure a top-two finish. JioCinema analyst Aakash Chopra highlighted concerns over GT’s batting form, especially with Jos Buttler’s impending departure and the top order’s recent struggles. Chopra also noted the competitive race for playoff spots, with RCB likely retaining a top-two position but Punjab Kings and SRH still in contention. Marsh’s explosive performance was praised as a turning point for LSG, showcasing his improved form and shot selection this season.

IPL 2025: The defeat versus LSG can put the Gujarat Titans at the fourth position : Sanjay Bangar

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Indian Premier League 2025 has now reached its final stage. Like every season, this time around also a total of Seventy-Four matches are being played in TATA IPL 2025. The Sixty-Third match of this season was played today i.e. on 21st May between Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Delhi Capitals (DC).
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This match between the two teams was played at the iconic Wankhede Stadium of the city of Mumbai. In this exciting match, the team of Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs. With this, the team of Mumbai Indians has achieved its eighth victory this season. This season, the command of Mumbai Indians is on the shoulders of Hardik Pandya. Whereas, Delhi is led by Axar Patel. 
In this exciting match, Delhi Capitals captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and decided to bowl first. After losing the toss, Mumbai Indians came out to bat first and their start was disappointing and the team suffered the first big blow at a score of just 23 runs. After this, Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks together handled the innings and took the team's score close to 50 runs.
Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 180 runs in the stipulated 20 overs by losing five wickets. Explosive batsman Suryakumar Yadav played the most brilliant innings of 73 runs from Mumbai Indians. During this excellent innings, Suryakumar Yadav hit seven fours and four sixes in 43 balls. Apart from Suryakumar Yadav, Ryan Rickelton scored 25 runs.
On the other hand, star fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman gave the first big success to the Delhi Capitals team. Mukesh Kumar took the maximum of two wickets from Delhi Capitals. Apart from Mukesh Kumar, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav and Dushmantha Chameera took wickets. Delhi Capitals team had to score 181 runs in 20 overs to win this match.
Let us tell you that the Delhi Capitals team, which came out to chase the target, had a disappointing start and three batsmen of the team returned to the pavilion at a score of just 27 runs. The entire team of Delhi Capitals was reduced to just 121 runs in 18.2 overs. Sameer Rizvi played the best innings of 39 runs for Delhi Capitals. During this explosive innings, Sameer Rizvi hit six fours and a six in 35 balls. Apart from Sameer Rizvi, Vipraraj Nigam scored 20 runs.
At the same time, Deepak Chahar gave the first big success to the Mumbai Indians team. Jaspreet Bumrah and Mitchell Santner took the maximum of three wickets each from the Mumbai Indians side. Apart from Jaspreet Bumrah and Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Will Jacks and Karn Sharma took one wicket each.
<h2>1st innings scorecard:</h2>
Mumbai Indians batting: 180/5, 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 25 runs, Rohit Sharma 5 runs, Will Jacks 21 runs, Suryakumar Yadav 73 runs not out, Tilak Verma 27 runs, Hardik Pandya 3 runs and Naman Dheer 24 runs not out.)
Delhi Capitals bowling: (Mukesh Kumar 2 wickets, Mustafizur Rahman 1 wicket, Kuldeep Yadav 1 wicket and Dushmantha Chameera 1 wicket).
<h2>2nd innings scorecard:</h2>
Delhi Capitals batting: 121/10, 18.2 overs (Faf du Plessis 6 runs, KL Rahul 11 ​​runs, Abhishek Porel 6 runs, Sameer Rizvi 39 runs, Vipraj Nigam 20 runs, Tristan Stubbs 2 runs, Ashutosh Sharma 18 runs, Madhav Tiwari 3 runs, Dushmantha Chameera 8 runs not out, Kuldeep Yadav 7 runs and Mustafizur Rahman 0 runs.)
Mumbai Indians bowling: (Deepak Chahar 1 wicket, Trent Boult 1 wicket, Will Jacks 1 wicket, Mitchell Santner 3 wickets, Jasprit Bumrah 3 wickets and Karn Sharma 1 wicket).
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In the 63rd match of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 59 runs at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, MI scored 180/5, powered by Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 73. Delhi, chasing 181, collapsed for 121, with Bumrah and Santner taking three wickets each. This was MI’s eighth win of the season.

In the 63rd match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 59 runs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Batting first after Delhi won the toss, MI posted 180/5 in 20 overs, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 73 off 43 balls by Suryakumar Yadav, supported by Ryan Rickelton (25) and Tilak Verma (27). Delhi's bowlers, led by Mukesh Kumar (2 wickets), struggled to contain MI's batting. In response, DC collapsed for 121 in 18.2 overs, with Sameer Rizvi (39) being the top scorer. Mumbai's bowling attack dominated, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner taking three wickets each. This victory marked MI's eighth win of the season under Hardik Pandya's captaincy, while DC, led by Axar Patel, faced a disappointing defeat.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians qualify for the Playoffs as they secure a dominant win over Delhi Capitals

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Pakistan's Cricket Governing Body, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, 21st of May unveiled a 16-player squad of the Pakistan Cricket Team for the forthcoming T20 International series of three matches versus Bangladesh. Agha Salman will continue captaining the team while Elite All-Rounder Shadab Khan has been named as the vice-captain.
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The upcoming Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20i series marks a significant feat for the new head coach of the Shaheens, Mike Hesson, as he leads the coaching duties of the national team for the first time in an international role.
The squad selection of the Green Shirts follows the culmination of the 2025 PSL season on the 25th of May, with players selected on the basis of their recent displays in the competition. It's worth noting that the highly influencial trio of Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have not been picked in the squad, indicating a deliberate emphasis on nurturing new talent and progressing the team's development.
<h2> The squad of Pakistan National Cricket Team for the Twenty-Twenty series versus Bangladesh:</h2>
<h2>Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Shadab Khan (Vice-Captain), Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris (WK), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Irfan Khan, Hassan Ali, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (WK) and Mohammad Wasim JR.</h2>
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) characterized the squad as a well-rounded combination of promising youngsters and seasoned players, with the goal of creating a formidable squad for upcoming international events. This bilateral series against Bangladesh will also serve as an important platform for the highly-rated youngsters to prove themselves in the International circuit. 
All three games of the series will be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore, with the complete schedule and match-timings to be revealed shortly. This bilateral event will also test the leadership skils of Agha Salman, who has retained his captaincy duties following strong performances in recent PSL &amp; domestic games.
The squad-unveilment news has stirred enthusiasm among cricket supporters in Pakistan, keen to observe how the young team fares against a strong Bangladesh outfit on their home-soil.
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Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi | Image: X (PCB)

The PCB has announced a 16-man squad for Pakistan's upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, with Agha Salman as captain and Shadab Khan as vice-captain. New head coach Mike Hesson will make his international debut in this series. The squad excludes big names like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi, focusing instead on young talent such as Saim Ayub and Mohammad Irfan Khan. All matches will be played in Lahore, providing a platform for emerging players to prove themselves. Fans are eager to see how the team performs under Salman's leadership.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 16-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with Agha Salman retaining the captaincy and Shadab Khan serving as vice-captain. This series marks the debut of new head coach Mike Hesson in an international role. The squad, selected based on performances in the 2025 PSL, excludes star players like Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, signaling a focus on developing new talent. The team includes a mix of experienced players and promising youngsters such as Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, and Naseem Shah. PCB described the squad as balanced, aiming to build a strong team for future tournaments. All matches will be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, with the schedule to be announced soon. Fans are eager to see how the young team performs against Bangladesh, especially under Salman’s leadership, following his impressive recent form in domestic and PSL matches.

PCB announces new look Pakistan squad for the T20I series versus Bangladesh under new coach Mike Hesson

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The League stage of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has reached its business-end and with the league-phase games coming to an end soon, the picture of the Playoffs is also becoming more and more clear. The 62nd match of the tournament is set to be played between five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday, 20th of May.
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Both sides are officially knocked out from the race of the playoffs and in such a situation, this upcoming contest is not gonna have any kind of effect on the play-off scenario of the competition. But, this match is important for both teams as it will give them the opportunity to save their honor. Ahead of this highly exciting fixture, let's take a quick look at the head-2-head records of both sides.
<h2> Chennai vs Rajasthan head-to-head record in the Indian Premier League</h2>
If we talk about the head to head record of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), these two teams have faced each other 30 times so far. Out of which the former have gone on to win on 16 occasions while RR has won 14 matches. In this way, Chennai has had the upper hand so far.
 Number of Matches played - 30
Chennai wins - 16
Rajasthan wins - 14

<h2>Chennai vs Rajasthan Strongest Playing 11's</h2>

Chennai - Sheik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Ravichandran Ashwin, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, MS Dhoni (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed.

Rajasthan - Sanju Samson (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Madhwal, Tushar Deshpande and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
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CSK vs RR Prediction | Image: X (Cricgroove)

The 62nd match of IPL 2025 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 20, with both teams already out of playoff contention. CSK holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record, winning 16 of their 30 meetings compared to RR's 14. Key players for CSK include MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Matheesha Pathirana, while RR relies on Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag. Though the match is a dead rubber, both sides will aim to end their season with a win.

As the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage nears its conclusion, the 62nd match will feature five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday, May 20. Both teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention, making this a dead rubber, but the encounter remains significant for pride and honor. Historically, CSK has dominated the head-to-head record, winning 16 out of their 30 meetings, while RR has secured 14 victories.

CSK's strongest playing XI includes key players like Sheik Rasheed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (captain and wicketkeeper), and Matheesha Pathirana. Meanwhile, RR's lineup features Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Wanindu Hasaranga. Despite the match having no impact on the playoffs, both sides will aim to end their campaigns on a high note.

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