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Punjab Kings will host Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the ongoing IPL 2025. The Shreyas Iyer-led side finished as the league leaders in the group stage but suffered a crushing defeat in Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). On the other hand, Mumbai defeated Gujarat Titans in the IPL Eliminator to progress to the Qualifier 2, which will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/71du2lI via IFTTT

Star South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada had recently caught every headline after he was handed a one-month ban for testing positive for recreational drug use during the SA20 2025. Reflecting on the ban that was given to him while condemning his actions, Rabada also stated that he has moved on from the incident. It is worth noting that Rabada, who was representing Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025, was sent back home due to his suspension. He rejoined the franchise after serving the one-month ban. He played two matches for Titans, not taking any wickets in the games. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/9NKDLeE via IFTTT

The Indian team is all set to lock horns with England for a five-game Test series. India will be touring England for the five-game series from June 20. The visitors will be led by ace batter Shubman Gill. It is worth noting that the upcoming series will be the start of the new World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27, and the Indian team will hope for a good start. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/JD4PrsV via IFTTT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Rajat Patidar-led side decimated Punjab in Mullanpur, restricting them to 101 runs in the first innings. It is the joint-lowest by a team in the history of IPL playoffs. They are currently tied with Lucknow Super Giants, who made 101 runs against Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator of IPL 2023. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/thdz0jQ via IFTTT

England have confirmed their playing XI for the first of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. This series also marks the start of Harry Brook's captaincy era in white-ball cricket, and the hosts have taken a massively surprising decision, pushing Jamie Smith to open the innings alongside Ben Duckett. Phil Salt has been dropped from England's ODI setup after the Champions Trophy debacle and Smith has now filled the vacant spot at the top of the order. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/ebaEyB7 via IFTTT

The three-match ODI series between England and the West Indies is all set to get underway on May 29. It is directly clashing with the IPL 2025 playoffs. England have called their players back, and the likes of Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, and Will Jacks have returned, leaving their respective teams despite making it to the playoffs. On the other hand, the West Indies have allowed their players to stay back. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/zjr1IN8 via IFTTT

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews continued to be an outlier as the visitors went down against England monumentally in the three-match T20 series in Chelmsford. Despite restricting England to just 144 after bowling first, Matthews did everything from talking three wickets to scoring a 54-ball 71 in order to help the Windies women get past the finishing line but the non-existent middle-order waster another herculean effort from the captain as England won the series 3-0. from IndiaTV Sports: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/AEX9qun via IFTTT