Inglis stars as Punjab grab two shots to reach IPL final
JAIPUR: Australia’s Josh Inglis scored 73 to help Punjab Kings finish in the top-two moving into the IPL playoffs with a seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday.
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Delhi Capitals Star's Stumping Dismissal Against Mumbai Indians Sparks Controversy, Splits Internet
Delhi Capitals wicket-keeper batter Abishek Porel's stumping dismissal sparked a massive controversy during the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. During DC's run chase, Porel was dismissed by Will Jacks but social media users were not convinced that his back leg was grounded in time or not. The third umpire decided that the back leg was in the air when the bails were removed but fans came up with a number of video clips to contradict the call. The dismissal proved to be crucial in the context of the match as MI book their IPL 2025 playoff berth with a big win over DC.
After Heartbreaking Loss vs MI, DC Coach Hemang Badani Says, "If You Go Back..."
The failure to find a settled opening pair throughout the season is one of the reasons why Delhi Capitals have not progressed into the IPL knockout stage despite an impressive start, says head coach Hemang Badani. Delhi Capitals crashed out of the race to reach the IPL playoffs with a 59-run loss to Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, which was also their fifth defeat in last seven matches with one victory and a washed out contest. Delhi Capitals tried out as many as seven partners with no considerable success in 13 matches, and will now take on Punjab Kings in their last game on Saturday.
How Can Mumbai Indians Top IPL 2025 Points Table - All Scenarios Explained
Mumbai Indians became the final team to book their spot in the IPL 2025 Playoffs after a comprehensive victory over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Suryakumar Yadav produced a stunning batting display while Jasprit Bumrah was at his best once again as MI beat DC by 59 runs. Thanks to the win, MI are currently fourth with 16 points but the Hardik Pandya-led side can still finish at the top of the points table. If MI win their match against Punjab Kings while PBKS, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru all lose their remaining matches, the five-time champions will find themselves in the top spot.
After DC's Shocking Elimination, Stand-In Skipper Faf Du Plessis' Message Goes Viral
Delhi Capitals' skipper Faf du Plessis backed his team following the franchise's disappointing loss against the hosts, Mumbai Indians, in the 63rd encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner's three-wicket haul bundled out the visitors, Delhi Capitals, for 121 runs as the hosts registered a 59-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, Mumbai Indians became the fourth and final team to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. The other three teams for the knockouts are Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings.
Why Is Axar Patel Not Playing For DC vs MI In Must-Win IPL 2025 Game? Faf Du Plessis Says, "Last Two Days..."
Delhi Capitals were in for a shocker on Wednesday in their must-win IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians in Mumbai as they missed regular captain Axar Patel. The star is not only a great left-arm spinner but is also a steady batter in the middle order. In his absence, Faf du Plessis is leading the Delhi Capitals against the Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians. "Really sick in the last two days. We'll miss him today. Playing a good team today, we are up for it. We haven't been at our best in the last 5-6 games. Everyday there's a new opportunity. Looks a bit dry, we're chasing. Axar is not there, Axar is two players and it's difficult to replace him. We'll see how it goes," Delhi Capitals' stand-in captain Faf Du Plessis said at the toss.
Mumbai Indians Look To Seal IPL Playoffs Spot Against Fallible Delhi Capitals
Fighting for the only available play-off spot, Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in a potentially decisive showdown on Wednesday with the five-time champion home team better-placed to advance against the erratic visitors. Sunrisers Hyderabad's six-wicket thrashing of Lucknow Super Giants on Monday ended the latter's chances of making the final four, leaving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to fight it out. Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers have taken the first three knockout phase spots. Both Mumbai Indians (14 points) and Delhi Capitals (13 points) are in control of their destiny for now, but it is the host side which starts favourite at the Wankhede Stadium.
"Hardik Pandya Hasn't Done That...": Sunil Gavaskar Points Out Reason Behind MI's Incredible Comeback
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar heaped praises of the Mumbai Indians team and its captain Hardik Pandya. Impressed by MI's sensational comeback in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, he pointed how the Hardik-led team managed to pull it off. The season seemed nearly over for MI after they lost four of their first five matches in the tournament, but what followed what something extraordinary. MI won six consecutive matches after that to get in serious contention for the playoff race. They lost to Gujarat Titans that broke their winning streak but the side remains in the playoff race with two matches left to play.