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In the Mumbai T20 League final, Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons lose.

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The Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals beat Shreyas Iyer's SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the Mumbai T20 League final on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium. This was Iyer's second straight loss as a T20 captain, especially considering that it happened just ten days after Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 championship match in Ahmedabad. Shreyas Iyer only managed 12 runs off of 17 when SoBo was put in to bat and made 157. Under the leadership of Siddhesh Lad, the Maratha Royals reached the goal with six wickets remaining and four balls remaining. Iyer had only scored 62 runs in five innings, with a best of 25, by the end of the tournament. After the final, Iyer stated, "I don't want to point fingers at any specific incident - overall, the boys were brilliant with their effort." "On the way to the final, we only dropped one game. No one can be singled out in this one-off game. Criticizing someone is like backstabbing, and ...

Australia and South Africa XI for WTC Final

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South Africa XI:   Aiden Markram, Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma ©, Tristan Stubbs, David Bedingham, Kyle Verrynne (wk), Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi Australia XI:   Usman Khawaj, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins ©, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

New-Era Begins Under Shubman Gill’s Captaincy

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The tour holds significant importance as it comes right after the retirement of two modern-day greats —  Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma  — from Test cricket. The squad, a blend of youth and experience, features senior pros like Ravindra Jadeja , Jasprit Bumrah , and KL Rahul , alongside fresh faces like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair .

Jitesh Sharma – The Finisher RCB Always Needed

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Royal Challengers Bangalore have found their ultimate finisher in Jitesh Sharma this IPL season. With a string of fiery and match-defining performances, Jitesh has become the backbone of RCB’s lower-order batting lineup. His ability to absorb pressure and counterattack in the death overs has been nothing short of remarkable. Here’s a quick look at his impact this season: 12 off 6 vs CSK 33 off 21 vs GT 40* off 19 vs MI 11* off 8 vs PBKS 20* off 10 vs RR 24 off 15 vs SRH A breathtaking  85 off just 33 balls * vs LSG  

Mustafizur Rahman for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season

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Delhi didn’t waste much time and announced the signing of Mustafizur. The 29-year-old has played 57 matches in the IPL, clinching 61 wickets at an economy rate of 8.14. Representing Chennai Super Kings last year, Mustafizur had a good campaign, picking up 14 wickets in nine. He has previously represented Delhi in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Mumbai Indians Gear Up for Heat Challenge Ahead of LSG Clash

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Mumbai Indians (MI), riding a four-match winning streak in IPL 2025, face a dual challenge against Lucknow Super Giants and scorching Mumbai heat on April 27. With the match scheduled for 3:30 PM at Wankhede Stadium, MI has shifted practice sessions to 3:00 PM to acclimatize to daytime conditions after exclusively playing night games this season.  Abandoning their usual 6:00 PM sessions under lights, MI will train mid-afternoon for two days to simulate match-day heat and humidity.  The move follows incidents like Ishant Sharma (DC) collapsing due to heat exhaustion and Prasidh Krishna (GT) battling cramps in Ahmedabad’s daytime games.  MI’s resurgence, fueled by Rohit Sharma (back-to-back fifties) and Trent Boult (4/26 vs SRH), has propelled them to third place. Their latest win – a 7-wicket thrashing of SRH – showcased dominant batting and disciplined bowling.  The high-stakes clash against LSG tests MI’s ability to balance physical endurance with t...

Pahalgam attack: Black armbands, no cheerleaders or fireworks at SRH vs MI game

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In respect of those killed of Tuesday's terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the players of the two participating teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), will wear black armbands and observe a minute of silence prior to the start of their IPL 2025 match in Hyderabad later today. Additionally, as has been usual in the IPL, there won't be any cheerleaders or fireworks at the stadium. During the game, the BCCI will offer its sympathies to the victims' families in a number of ways. To "ensure the in-stadium audience and broadcast viewers are aware and can participate in the tribute," the minute of silence will be observed first, after an announcement is made over the ground's public address system. Both team captains will then honor the victims and reject the terrible act during the toss, and all players, match officials, commentators, and support personnel will wear black armbands. Additionally, broadcast commentators have been directed to "...