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Shreyas Iyer Leads Punjab Kings to IPL 2025 Final With Dazzling Chase Against Mumbai

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National Times Bureau, June 2, 2025: Punjab Kings roared into the IPL 2025 final after defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a high-voltage Qualifier 2 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This marks only the second time Punjab has reached an IPL final their last appearance being in 2014.Mumbai Indians, asked to bat first, posted a commanding total of 203/6. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma gave the innings backbone with 44 runs each, while Naman Dhir injected late energy with a quickfire 28 off just 12 balls. Punjab’s bowlers struggled to contain the run flow, and at the…

Punjab Kings Edge Past Gujarat Titans in High-Scoring Thriller

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National Times Bureau, Marh 25, 2025: Punjab Kings (PBKS) held their nerve to clinch an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium. PBKS, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls and Shashank Singh’s explosive 44 off 16, posted a mammoth 243/5—the highest-ever T20 total at the venue.Gujarat Titans fought back valiantly, with Sai Sudharsan leading the chase with a well-compiled half-century. Despite their aggressive intent, GT fell short by 11 runs, unable to match PBKS’s imposing total. The Punjab bowlers held their nerve in the final overs…

India Defeats New Zealand by 44 Runs to Top Group A in Champions Trophy

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Dubai, March 3, 2025 – India secured a dominant 44-run victory over New Zealand on Sunday to finish as Group A toppers in the Champions Trophy. With this win, India will now face Australia in the first semifinal, while New Zealand will take on South Africa in Lahore. Iyer Leads India's Batting Effort Batting first, India posted 249/9 in their 50 overs. Shreyas Iyer anchored the innings with a well-crafted 79 off 98 balls, marking his second consecutive half-century in the tournament. Hardik Pandya (45) and Axar Patel (42) provided crucial middle-order contributions, but Matt Henry’s brilliant 5/42 kept India…