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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.
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.
Mumbai rose to the occasion in a high-pressure game, refusing to let the playoff race carry into the final round of league matches.
With five victories and six defeats from 13 matches, KKR's hopes of reaching the top four gradually slipped away due to a lack of sustained momentum.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a similarly underwhelming journey. Positioned eighth on the points table, SRH also failed to make a serious push for qualification.
Reacting to the squad announcement, former England captain Eoin Morgan shared his thoughts and highlighted a few Indian players to watch out for during the series.
Agarkar confirmed that Kohli personally contacted him in early April to communicate his intent to step away from the longest format of the game.
Mohd Shami is deemed unfit for the England tour and will not be travelling with the team to England. Other than Sarfaraz Khan has also been dropped from the Test side ahead of the tour.
Gill's first Test assignment as red ball captain will be a challenging one, going up against England on British soil, starting June 20
Rajat Patidar suffered a finger injury during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) match against Chennai Super Kings, right before the league was temporarily halted.
LSG's playoff hopes have ended after a fourth consecutive loss. Relying heavily on overseas batters, they've struggled with inconsistency and key injuries, including Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter - with GT looking to sharpen their form heading into the playoffs and LSG aiming for a morale-boosting finish.
Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, have already secured their playoff spot and will now aim for a top-two finish to improve their chances of reaching the final.
Brenan Johnson's goal in the first half has given Spurs their first title in 17 years at San Memes in Bilbao.
MI vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: DC are eliminated from the playoff race after defeat against Mumbai away from home. RCB, GT, PBKS and MI are the top four teams.
MI have posted a challenging total on the board which is definitely above par and will be difficult to chase down in Mumbai tonight.
Replacing Axar, was Faf du Plessis who gave the update on the night as Axar Patel has been ruled out fue to illness with the all-rounder not well since the last two days.
Mumbai Indians have a slight edge in the qualification race. They sit in fourth place on the points table with 14 points from 12 matches.
This final also carries broader consequences, potentially reshaping the European qualification picture for other clubs.
RR stay away from the last spot with a win in their final league game against CSK in Delhi.
What's left the MS Dhoni faithful even more heartbroken isn't just his quiet performance in Delhi - it's the looming uncertainty that hangs over his future.
With everything on the line, this fixture serves as a virtual knockout. Both teams will be looking to bring their best to the field, with the stakes as high as they've been all season.