Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans face off in a crucial IPL 2025 match, both vying for playoff berths. MI, on a six-game winning streak, needs two more wins to secure qualification. GT's strong top order, featuring Sudharsan, Buttler and Gill, will be tested by MI's bowling attack, spearheaded by Boult and Bumrah.
Persistent rain led to the abandonment of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. DC, after a top-order collapse, recovered to post 133/7, thanks to Stubbs and Sharma's partnership. Cummins' impressive bowling spell put DC under early pressure. SRH are now out of the playoff race, while DC moved to fifth place.
Casper Ruud secured his most significant career victory at the Madrid Open, defeating Jack Draper in a thrilling three-set final. Ruud, who previously struggled in major finals, expressed relief and joy after claiming his first Masters 1000 title.
Bayern Munich secured their 34th Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-2 draw at Freiburg, handing Harry Kane his first major trophy. Leverkusen, who relinquished their title, fought back from two goals down but couldn't find the winner. Xabi Alonso congratulated Bayern, while Leverkusen now focuses on retaining key players amid transfer speculation.
The ICC has demanded answers from Cricket Canada regarding Salman Khan's appointment as CEO amidst theft and fraud charges. Questions surround the due diligence process, a potentially irregular employment contract, and a new GT20 partnership with the banned NCL.
In a thrilling IPL match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru narrowly defeated Chennai Super Kings by two runs. CSK skipper MS Dhoni took responsibility for the loss, feeling he should have converted more shots to ease pressure. Despite impressive performances from Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja, RCB's Romario Shepherd's explosive batting and Yash Dayal's final over secured the win.
Dewald Brevis's golden duck amidst DRS controversy marred CSK's narrow defeat against RCB in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter. Brevis was adjudged LBW, but replays suggested the ball would have missed the stumps. The missed review proved costly as CSK fell short by two runs despite valiant efforts from Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling victory against Chennai Super Kings in a last-ball encounter. RCB's formidable total, powered by Kohli, Bethell, and Shepherd, was nearly chased down by CSK, with Mhatre's brilliant 94 and Jadeja's 77. Dayal's composed final over sealed the win for RCB, propelling them to the top of the points table.
Jack Draper defeated Lorenzo Musetti, setting up a Madrid Open final clash with Casper Ruud, who overcame a rib issue to beat Francisco Cerundolo. Ruud seeks his first Masters 1000 title after two previous final losses. Draper acknowledged Ruud's experience and the challenge ahead.
Shubman Gill's explosive 76 propelled Gujarat Titans to a commanding 38-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Gill's aggressive batting, supported by Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, helped GT post a formidable 224/6. Prasidh Krishna's economical bowling, including the crucial wicket of Travis Head, stifled SRH's chase, despite Abhishek Sharma's valiant effort.
Manchester United dominated Athletic Bilbao with a 3-0 victory in the Europa League semi-final first leg, fuelled by Bruno Fernandes' two goals. Casemiro's opener and Daniel Vivian's red card shifted the game's momentum. Despite Athletic's fervent home support, United's clinical performance puts them in a strong position for the final.
Mumbai Indians clinched their sixth straight victory, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs in Jaipur. Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton's half-centuries, along with aggressive batting from Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, propelled Mumbai to a formidable 217 for two. Rajasthan Royals faltered under pressure, being bowled out for 117, as Mumbai Indians strengthened their playoff chances with this dominant performance.
Yuzvendra Chahal's exclusion from the BCCI's annual contracts sparks questions about his future with Team India. Astrologer Greenstone Lobo attributes this dip to Pluto's shift into the "Grey Lizard Avatar," signifying transformation. Despite competition from younger talents like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, Chahal's dedication suggests continued success in the IPL and other tournaments.