Wednesday, July 08
Ravichandran Ashwin, who has been under scrutiny himself since the controversial run-out of Jos Buttler in IPL 2019, stood firmly in support of Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Rathi on Wednesday. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin dissected the incident involving Rathi’s attempt to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma at the non-striker’s end during their IPL 2025 clash.
The IPL 2025 playoffs are set to commence with Punjab Kings facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1, while Gujarat Titans will battle Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. These matches, held in Ahmedabad and Mullanpur, will determine which teams advance to the final. The remaining teams will compete for the coveted IPL title.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a crucial top-two finish in a high-stakes IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants. LSG posted a formidable 227/3, highlighted by Rishabh Pant's explosive century. RCB's successful chase, their highest ever in IPL history, was marked by a controversial Mankad appeal that was later withdrawn. Jitesh Sharma's blistering 85* and Mayank Agarwal's support propelled RCB to victory.
Punjab Kings secured a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 after defeating Mumbai Indians by seven wickets, marking their first playoff appearance in 11 years. Priyansh Arya's composed innings and Josh Inglis' explosive half-century propelled Punjab to victory. A viral moment occurred when Mumbai owner Akash Ambani was seen in conversation with Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer during the match.
Rishabh Pant's explosive, unbeaten century (118* off 61) and Mitchell Marsh's powerful 67 propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a formidable 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pant, after a period of patchy form, rediscovered his rhythm, smashing 11 fours and 8 sixes, while Marsh continued his impressive run-scoring. Their game-changing 152-run partnership set the stage for LSG's imposing total.
Rishabh Pant's explosive century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final league game of IPL 2025 propelled Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a formidable 230. Pant's 54-ball hundred, his fastest in IPL, revived his form after a dismal season. Anushka Sharma's reaction in the stands went viral as RCB faced a daunting chase to secure a top-two finish.
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, lauded Shreyas Iyer's exceptional leadership as captain, highlighting his synergy with coach Ricky Ponting. She expressed excitement about playing the qualifier in Mullanpur and emphasized the team's unwavering focus on winning for their loyal fans. Zinta acknowledged the uncontrollable aspects of the game but praised the team's dynamic.
