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  5 Players who were retained ahead of IPL 2025 but could be released before IPL 2026

  Sports | June 02, 2025 16:44 IST

  PBKS and RCB are all set to play the final of IPL 2025 as one of the teams will end their 18-year drought on June 3. The season witnessed several players not stepping up to the expectations. Here we bring you 5 players who were retained ahead of IPL 2025 but could be released before 2026.

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  Shreyas Iyer breaks Kohli's record as captain in an IPL season after PBKS skipper goes berserk vs MI

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 15:49 IST

  Shreyas Iyer smashed the second-highest score by a captain in the playoffs as he took Punjab Kings to only the second final of the IPL with an unbeaten 87 off just 41 deliveries. This was Punjab Kings' second successful run-chase against the Mumbai Indians in a week.

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  Not Rishabh Pant, this DC player was most expensive in IPL 2025, earned Rs 5.37 crore per match

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 14:37 IST

  Delhi Capitals failed to make it to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season despite winning four out of the first five matches. Their team selection looked absurd at times as they benched a player for almost the entire season after picking him for Rs 10.75 crore.

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  Retired from ODIs, why is Glenn Maxwell not playing in IPL 2025?

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 13:17 IST

  Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from the ODI format today. But why is he not playing in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The all-rounder was signed by the Punjab Kings and also played a few matches for them. However, he is nowhere to be seen now.

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  Shreyas Iyer's calm storm keeps the 'war' alive with knock for ages in IPL 2025

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 14:00 IST

  Shreyas Iyer's unreal hit off Jasprit Bumrah's yorker in the 18th over was a nutshell of his calm storm in Qualifier 2. On a night as big as it was, against serial champions Mumbai Indians, Shreyas Iyer was the only man standing in between MI and their place in the final. And he delivered so calmly.

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  Hardik Pandya and Shreyas Iyer fined for code of conduct breach in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 8:33 IST

  Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League as Shreyas Iyer played a pretty special knock. His unbeaten 87 from 41 balls helped PBKS chase down 204 against MI. Meanwhile, both Shreyas and Hardik Pandya have been fined for a code of conduct breach.

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  Shreyas Iyer's PBKS become first-ever team to achieve huge record against MI in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 8:54 IST

  Shreyas Iyer put up a batting masterclass as Punjab Kings chased down a huge 204-run target against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025. Iyer's 87 helped PBKS beat MI and set up a meeting with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final.

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  Shreyas Iyer creates history, becomes first captain to lead three different teams to IPL finals

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 7:31 IST

  Shreyas Iyer is the defending IPL-winning captain, having won the title with Kolkata Knight Riders last year. Shreyas has created a historical record as he took Punjab Kings to the final of the Indian Premier League 2025 with a win over Mumbai Indians.

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  Captain Shreyas Iyer comes up clutch as Punjab Kings knock MI out, set up final date with RCB

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 3:10 IST

  Punjab Kings chased down a 204-run target in just 19 overs, led by skipper Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 87 off just 41 balls in a crunch game against the Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier on Sunday in Ahmedabad. Punjab Kings will now be up against RCB in the final of IPL 2025.

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  PBKS vs MI weather report: Playing conditions, what happens after further rain interruption?

  Cricket | June 02, 2025 21:39 IST

  The start of the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 clash at the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 was delayed due to rain, and let us have a look at the weather report for the rest of the game and the playing conditions.

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  Dinesh Karthik compares Virat Kohli to legendary athletes ahead of IPL 2025 final

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 21:17 IST

  Former India cricketer Dinesh Karthik took centre stage and compared Royal Challengers Bengaluru's ace batter Virat Kohli to the likes of Novak Djokovic and Kobe Bryant ahead of the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad.

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  Why were IPL Qualifier 2 and Final shifted from Kolkata to Ahmedabad?

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 20:39 IST

  The start of the second qualifier between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians was delayed due to a drizzle, followed by a proper heavy shower in Ahmedabad. Mullanpur, which hosted the first two matches in the playoffs, and Ahmedabad weren't the original hosts of the knockouts this season.

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  IPL 2025: Punjab Kings opt to field after winning the toss, Chahal returns for Qualifier 2

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 19:53 IST

  Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first in the all-important second qualifier of the ongoing season of the IPL against the Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad. Both teams made one change to their playing XI.

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  Why is Richard Gleeson not playing IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 vs Punjab Kings?

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 19:23 IST

  Mumbai Indians pacer Richard Gleeson is not available to play for his side in the upcoming Qualifier 2 clash against Punjab Kings. In his place, Reece Topley will be making his Mumbai Indians debut in the crucial clash.

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  When did Mumbai Indians last win an IPL match in Ahmedabad?

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 18:02 IST

  Mumbai Indians have the momentum going into the second qualifier against the Punjab Kings, however, the five-time champions don't have the best of records playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in the IPL. But what better occasion to change it than an opportunity to make the IPL final?

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  Suryakumar Yadav needs 15 runs to break AB de Villiers' historic IPL record as MI meet PBKS in Q2

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 15:08 IST

  Suryakumar Yadav has shown insane consistency in the Indian Premier League 2025 with scores of 25-plus in all the innings that he has batted in. Surya is now eyeing another historic IPL record as Mumbai Indians face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of the tournament.

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  Mumbai Indians all 6 IPL matches at Narendra Modi Stadium ahead of IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 vs PBKS

  Sports | June 01, 2025 14:51 IST

  Mumbai Indians have a poor record at the Narendra Modi Stadium in the Indian Premier League. They face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025. Check MI's record at the Ahmedabad-based venue ahead of the clash.

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  Who can play in place of Richard Gleeson for MI in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 if pacer is not available?

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 13:30 IST

  Richard Gleeson left his final over in the Eliminator against Gujarat Titans midway and is nursing a hamstring injury. MI are fretting over the availability of him and also Deepak Chahar. Here is who can play for Richard Gleeson if the English pacer fails to make it for the Qualifier 2.

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  PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 Dream11 prediction: Best picks for Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 12:39 IST

  Punjab Kings got a lifeline after finishing in the top two, having had an awful day in the first qualifier against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur. However, now there are no second chances as the Kings take on the high-flying Mumbai Indians, who beat Gujarat Titans in the eliminator.

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  Deepak Chahar injury update: Speedster's participation in PBKS vs MI IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 in doubt

  Cricket | June 01, 2025 12:38 IST

  Deepak Chahar missed the Mumbai Indians' Eliminator clash against Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh due to the injury he picked during the team's last group-stage encounter against Punjab Kings. Chahar's participation remains under question as MI face PBKS.