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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.
Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium IN IPL 2025: Matches - 5, Bat 1st Won - 1, Bat 2nd Won - 4, Avg 1st Inns score - 176/7, Lowest Total Defended - 203, Highest Target Chased - 181
LSG need victories against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to finish with 16 points - a total that generally keeps a team in playoff contention
The Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka next month, while India is set to host the Men's Asia Cup in September.
With LSG desperate to keep their fading playoff hopes alive, and SRH looking to avoid a finish at the bottom of the table, the conditions in Lucknow are shaping up for a fierce battle.
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill stitched unbeaten 205-run stand for opening wicket. This was the first time in IPL history that a team chased down 200-run target without losing wicket
Sudharshan continued his purple patch in the tournament hitting, 12 boundaries and 3 sixes to complete his ton.
KL also completed a significant milestone during his knock as the batter pipped Indian star batter Virat Kohli to become the third fastest player to reach 8000 runs in T20s, doing so in just 224 inns.
As KL batted on against the GT bowlers at home, he became the fastest Indian batter to score 8000 runs in T20s, taking just 224 innings to achieve the feat.
With this win PBKS are now on 17 points, the same as leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but are second on the table because of an inferior net run rate.
Vipraj Nigam replaced Madhav Tiwari, and Mustafizur Rahman came in for Mitchell Starc. Gujarat Titans made just one change, bringing in Kagiso Rabada in place of an unnamed player.
LSG speedster Mayank Yadav has been sidelined due to injury and replaced by New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke.
Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans are enjoying another impressive campaign. The 2022 IPL champions have already secured eight victories this season and currently have16 points on the table.
Guided by their young skipper Shubman Gill, GT have shown remarkable consistency, and a win in this fixture would confirm their spot in the playoffs.
While Mitchell Starc remains unavailable for the final leg of the league, DC have welcomed back Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs.
While the historical rivalry slightly tilts in Rajasthan Royals' favor with a 16-12 lead, Punjab Kings' current form makes them strong contenders to overturn that trend.
Punjab Kings' opening batters have performed exceptionally well, and skipper Iyer has been in superb touch with the bat this season.
Fans in Delhi can expect scorching conditions during the match, with temperatures forecasted to range between 35°C and 39°C.
Sanjay Bangar opened up about his personal reaction to Kohli stepping away from Test cricket.
It would've been a different spectacle had the match been played and fans would've loved to see how their hero reacts to the heartfelt tribute as well.
This victory not only grants Crystal Palace their inaugural FA Cup title but also secures their qualification for the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League group stage, marking their first entry into Europe.