PSL 2025 SEMI FINALISTS DETERMINED
The 2025 Pakistan Super League (PSL) semi-finalists have been confirmed after an exciting group stage. Islamabad United, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, and Lahore Qalandars made it to the playoffs. Quetta topped the table, while Islamabad showed consistency as defending champions. Karachi Kings, led by David Warner, secured qualification with a crucial win over Peshawar Zalmi. Lahore Qalandars clinched the last spot by defeating Zalmi, knocking them out of contention.
Multan Sultans had a tough season, winning just one match out of nine and finishing last. The playoffs begin on May 21, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Top players this season include Sahibzada Farhan as the leading run-scorer and Abbas Afridi as the top wicket-taker. The semi-final matchups promise high-intensity clashes between the league’s best sides. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see who lifts the PSL 2025 trophy.
IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 playoff race has concluded with Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Mumbai Indians (MI) qualifying for the top four. GT dominated the league stage with 9 wins and 18 points, while RCB and PBKS followed closely with 17 points each. MI secured the final playoff spot with 14 points, thanks to their outstanding net run rate of +1.156. Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fell just short despite competitive seasons, while LSG, SRH, RR, and CSK have all been knocked out. The bottom three—RR, CSK, and SRH—struggled throughout, finishing with fewer than 10 points. With the playoffs set, the top four teams will battle it out for the IPL 2025 title.
Playoff Battle – MI Vs DC
As the IPL 2025 league stage came to a thrilling end, all eyes were on the playoff battle between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. With both teams neck-and-neck on points, the final qualification came down to net run rate. Mumbai Indians edged past Delhi to claim the last playoff spot, triggering jubilation for MI fans and heartbreak for DC. The playoff race had everything — drama, pressure, and last-match tension. Now, MI joins GT, RCB, and PBKS in the hunt for the title.
BCCI Denies Reports of India Withdrawing from Asia Cup 2025
The BCCI has strongly denied claims that India will pull out of the Asia Cup 2025 or the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no such decision has been taken, calling the reports “baseless.” Speculation had intensified due to rising political tensions, especially with host nation Pakistan. However, the BCCI reaffirmed its commitment to all ACC events. The clarification assures fans that India will compete in the Asia Cup as scheduled. This move puts an end to the swirling rumors and restores clarity ahead of the marquee tournament.
