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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Thailand, positioned 99th in the world rankings, are also participating in the same qualifiers, with their next challenge being a match against Turkmenistan.
Both nations have displayed strong form throughout the tournament, with Germany showcasing their trademark tactical discipline and Portugal bringing flair, pace, and power to the field.
While there are only two teams in contention now, the tougher prediction lies in identifying who among the many batting superstars will clinch the Orange Cap.
As soon as the last ball was bowled, the 37-year-old fell onto his knees and started crying as the whole stadium erupted in cheers for him and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The IPL 2025 winners to take home a massive ₹20 crore. Check how much prize money will be awarded to the runner-ups of the tournament here.
Virat Kohli finally gets his hands on the coveted trophy, which was missing from his cabinet so far, as his loyalty to the franchise finally pays off tonight after all these years.
Check all the live telecast and live streaming details for the IPL 2025 final clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru here.
Though Mayank Agarwal and later Rajat Patidar fell while playing aggressive shots, Kohli remained cautious. He managed just three boundaries in his 35-ball 43, striking at a modest rate of 122.
Following Gayle on the list is Rohit Sharma, who has struck 302 sixes, showcasing his consistency and dominance as a top-order batter.
Famed singer Shankar Mahadevan will headline the event with a powerful tribute to India's armed forces, honouring those who served in Operation Sindoor and the lives lost during the Pahalgam tragedy.
RCB would be coming in with the same formidable eleven that dismantled the Punjab Kings batting line up in the Qualifier 1 clash.
To handle weather-related interruptions, the BCCI has allocated a reserve day for the final. If rain prevents play on Tuesday, the match will be resumed or played in full on Wednesday, June 4.
Punjab on the other hand have a different kind of challenge present for the Challengers. One which has a burst of youth and energy with the likes of uncapped talents like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank.
The Aussie quick has never lost a final in any major tournament he's featured in, whether it's the Champions League T20 in 2012 or the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Rain showers are predicted in the evening, with the potential to escalate into steady rainfall, raising concerns about possible disruptions to the big game.
As of now, Kohli stands as the highest run-scorer in IPL history, having accumulated 8618 runs from 266 matches (258 innings),
Key stats at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2025: Matches - 8, Bat 1st Won - 6, Bat 2nd Won - 2, Avg 1st Inns score - 219/6, Lowest Total Defended - 196, Highest Target Chased - 204
Topping the list of all-time leading wicket-takers in IPL history is Yuzvendra Chahal. The leg-spinner has claimed 205 wickets in 161 matches, maintaining an impressive average of 22.61.
This marks only the second time PBKS have reached the IPL final, their first appearance coming back in 2014 when they narrowly lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets.
Initially, India was the sole host for the eight-nation competition. However, Colombo has now been added as a neutral venue to accommodate political sensitivities.