The weather is expected to remain clear for the MI vs GT match in Mumbai, with no rain interruptions anticipated.
Wankhede Stadium key stats: Total Matches Played - 121, Matches Won Batting 1st - 56, Matches Won Batting Second - 65, Matches Won After Winning Toss 63, Matches Won After Losing Toss 58
Sudharsan credited the franchise, particularly head coach Ashish Nehra and the support staff, for fostering a strong sense of trust and belonging from the very beginning of his IPL career.
Gujarat Titans' Kagiso Rabada is set to make a comeback in the IPL after serving a one-month suspension with all procedures regarding the South Africa pacer's recreational drug use being "followed to the letter", said the franchise's director of cricket Vikram Solanki on Monday. Rabada was handed a one-month suspension for recreational drug use while playing for the MI Cape Town in the SA20 tournament in January this year. He was informed about failing the drug test on April 1, and two days later, GT announced that Rabada had returned home for "personal reasons". The South African Institute for Drug Free Sports (SAIDS) on Monday said Rabada had completed a "substance abuse treatment program", making him available for participation in the IPL. "With Kagiso, as far as tomorrow's match is concerned, the fact is he is now available, given all of the decisions that have been taken and whatever has transpired over the past month or so," Solanki told the media during GT's training session
Following the completion of his suspension, Rabada is now eligible to participate in the IPL playoffs and is expected to be available for South Africa's World Test Championship final against Australia
Former Australia captain Tim Paine has slammed the lack of transparency surrounding Kagiso Rabada's failed drug test, calling for full disclosure from the authorities handling the matter. In a shocking revelation over the weekend, Rabada disclosed that he is serving a provisional suspension after testing positive for a banned recreational drug. The South African pacer had left the IPL last month after playing two games for Gujarat Titans, citing personal reasons. "It stinks. I don't like this use around personal issues, and it being used to hide stuff that isn't a personal issue," Paine told 'SEN Radio' on Monday. "If you have a professional sportsman that's tested for recreational drugs during a tournament in which he is playing, that doesn't fall under personal issues for me. "That falls under you have broken your contract. That is not a personal issue, that is something that is happening in your personal life," he added. The positive test was recorded during the SAT20 league in
Rajat Patidar-led RCB are currently the favourites to become the first team to book their place in the playoffs of IPL 2025 as CSK and RR bow out of contention
Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill said the understanding of playing on tricky surfaces has helped the top-three including himself, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler to do well in the IPL this season. The trio has scored the bulk of the runs for GT who are on course to make the play-offs. It was no different on Friday as the top-order took the home side to 224 for six which the bowlers could comfortably defend against Sunrisers Hyderabad. GT also played just 22 dot balls in 20 overs. "Didn't plan that (22 dot balls), idea was to continue to play like we have. Black soil (pitches), we've seen it's not easy to hit sixes. But the way our top order plays, we know how to keep the scoreboard ticking. "We've never had the conversation for one of the top-three to always be there at the end. We're just eager to do our best," said Gill at the post match presentation. He top scored with 76 off 38 balls. On his heated exchange with the umpire during the run chase, Gill added: "There are so many
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Blazing 11 sixes and seven boundaries, Suryavanshi now holds the record for the second-fastest century in IPL
GT, with the win, has jumped up to the number two spot in the points table, replacing Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Gill, after watching the third umpire's decision, was visibly frustrated while walking off and was later seen arguing with the umpires on the boundary line
Sunrisers Hyderabad are riding on the confidence of a victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk even though their campaign has been inconsistent with just three wins in nine matches
Coetzee has played in the IPL before for the Mumbai Indians and has had some decent spells in the tournament as well over the years.
As the league phase nears its conclusion, the playoff venues have also been finalized. Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and 21, while Qualifier 2 and the Grand Final.
Another key factor that could influence the match outcome is the presence of dew, especially during the second innings. Dew has consistently affected teams bowling under lights so far.
Given the tournament scenario, this contest holds immense significance for both franchises as they aim to strengthen their position in the race to the IPL 2025 playoffs.
SRH are walking a tightrope. They need to win every remaining match and hope other results go their way.
So far, the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and inaugural winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the only two teams eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoff race