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Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined Mumbai Indians, bringing excitement to fans ahead of crucial matches in IPL 2025. After a rehab period, his return strengthens MI’s bowling attack and offers leadership. Skipper Hardik Pandya hinted at Bumrah’s comeback, now confirmed. Bumrah’s lethal skills and composure will be pivotal as MI look to improve their…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s aggressive batting strategy has not yielded results this season, causing them to reassess their approach after three consecutive defeats. Struggling key players and insufficient totals have placed added pressure on their bowlers. Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, enter the match with confidence from recent wins.
Sanju Samson became Rajasthan Royals’ most successful captain with a 50-run win over Punjab Kings, surpassing Shane Warne’s 31 wins. The victory marked his 32nd win as skipper. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jofra Archer excelled, contributing to RR’s commanding performance. The win also ended Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s eight-match unbeaten run.
Sunrisers Hyderabad face Gujarat Titans in a crucial IPL match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH aim to end a three-match losing streak but struggles with inconsistent batting and bowling. In contrast, GT, with strong batting and disciplined bowling, seem to have an edge. The pitch favours batting first, with high totals predicted.
Hardik Pandya was emotional after Mumbai Indians lost a close IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants by 12 runs. Pandya’s career-best performance with the ball (5/36) had restricted LSG to 203/8, but MI fell short despite strong contributions from Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, and Tilak Varma, struggling to find boundaries in the final overs.
Digvesh Singh Rathi’s bowling career transformed after being rejected at the Delhi and District Cricket Association trials. Driven by the goal to avoid conceding sixes, Rathi honed his skills in local games. His persistence paid off when he was picked by Lucknow Super Giants in IPL, impressing with his economical bowling and determination.
Digvesh Rathi, a spinner for Lucknow Super Giants, has stirred controversy in IPL 2025 with his provocative ‘notebook’ celebration. After being fined for unsportsmanlike conduct against the Punjab Kings, he repeated the gesture against Mumbai Indians, facing increased penalties. Rathi has been fined Rs 5,62,500 and accumulated three demerit points, sparking debate on player conduct.
Sai Sudharsan recognizes the stiff competition for India’s opening slots and stresses the importance of consistently performing. He emphasizes adapting his game without altering his fundamentals and dreams of playing Test cricket. His experiences in international tours have bolstered his adaptability and readiness for future opportunities.
Hardik Pandya’s decision to retire out Tilak Varma in the 19th over during Mumbai Indians’ IPL match sparked controversy. With 24 runs needed off 7 balls, the move aimed to accelerate the chase but faced backlash from fans and former cricketers. While some defended the strategy, others criticised it for potentially disrupting the team’s rhythm.
Tilak Varma was retired out in MI’s match against LSG, scoring 25 off 23 balls in a chase of 204. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene made the decision, citing Tilak’s struggle for rhythm. Hardik Pandya supported the move, acknowledging the need for fresh energy. Eventually, MI fell short by 12 runs.
