Thursday, July 09
Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 73 not out propelled Mumbai Indians to a crucial 59-run victory over Delhi Capitals, securing their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Yadav dedicated his Player of the Match award to his wife, Devisha Shetty, adding a heartwarming touch to the win.
Paul Stirling made history as the first Irish batter to reach 10,000 international runs during Ireland's dominant 124-run victory over the West Indies in Dublin. Stirling's 54 and Andy Balbirnie's brilliant 112 set the foundation for Ireland's 303/6. Barry McCarthy's 4/32 then dismantled the West Indies, who were bundled out for 179, giving Ireland a 1-0 series lead.
Delhi Capitals made unwanted history, becoming the first IPL team to miss the playoffs after winning their first four games. A crushing defeat to Mumbai Indians, led by Jasprit Bumrah's and Mitchell Santner's bowling, sealed their fate. Despite a strong start, a second-half collapse cost them a playoff spot, highlighting the importance of momentum in the IPL.
In a historic moment, the United Arab Emirates clinched their first-ever T20I series victory against Bangladesh at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Alishan Sharafu's match-winning boundary sealed the 2-1 series triumph, sparking celebrations. Haider Ali's impressive bowling restricted Bangladesh to 162/9, while Sharafu's unbeaten 68 and Asif Khan's 41 guided UAE to a dominant seven-wicket win.
Tottenham Hotspur clinched the UEFA Europa League title, defeating Manchester United 1-0, ending a 17-year trophy drought. Brennan Johnson's goal secured Spurs' first major silverware since 2008. Despite a challenging Premier League season, Ange Postecoglou delivered a European triumph. Manchester United, plagued by defeats and without European qualification, faced further disappointment.
Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre, 17, will captain the India Under-19 team for their England tour, joined by Bihar's 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Both impressed in their IPL debuts. Abhigyan Kundu from Mumbai is the vice-captain. Mhatre's leadership skills have been praised, drawing comparisons to Prithvi Shaw. The tour includes One-Day matches and Multi-Day games against England Under-19, starting June 24.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal apologised to fans after their IPL 2025 playoff hopes were crushed by a 59-run defeat to Mumbai Indians. Jindal expressed disappointment on social media, acknowledging a poor second half of the season. Delhi, surprisingly, became the first IPL team to miss the playoffs after winning their initial four matches.
