The Maharashtra Premier League 2025 ended with a thrilling final as Eagle Nashik Titans (ENT) sealed a well-deserved 6-wicket victory over Raigad Royals (RGD) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Entering a strong campaign, ENT chased 191 in a mere 19.1 overs to win their first MPL title.

Raigad Royals Innings

Batting first, Raigad Royals got off to a dismal start with opener Vicky Ostwal getting out for a duck in the very first over. And then there followed an amazing rescue act by Siddhesh Veer, who took charge with a brilliant 99 off 59 balls*, one run short of a dream hundred in the last. He was ably supported by Harsh Mogaveera, who smashed 48 of 39 balls, and Niraj Joshi, who contributed 27 off 18 balls. Veer's innings was a mix of aggression and composure, holding the innings together and taking it to quick runs in the death overs. Raigad finished with a menacing 190/4 in 20 overs, giving themselves a genuine chance of winning the title.

However, despite the big score, the Royals' momentum faded in the final overs. Eagle Nashik Titans' bowlers kept things tight enough to prevent a 200-plus total. Mukesh Choudhary (2/42) bagged two important wickets, and Kaushal Tambe (1/36) and Prashant Solanki (1/42) contributed.

Eagle Nashik Titans Innings

In reply, Eagle Nashik Titans took off on a good note with Mandar Bhandari (28 off 22) and Arshin Kulkarni giving a solid platform. Kulkarni occupied a master anchor-aggressor's position, blasting 77 from 53 balls with five boundaries and four sixes. His innings turned the game towards ENT and tired out Raigad's bowling department. Raigad Royals could not manage to deliver breakthroughs at important stages and were disappointed by their bowling under pressure. Except for Tanay Sanghvi (2/31), none of the bowlers could trouble the Titans' middle order.

While the game reaching ending, Ranjeet Nikam launched a counterattack with 31 off only 13 balls before closing the game and Atharva Kale with a blazing 23 off 7 balls*, completing the chase on 191/4 in 19.1 overs.

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Eagle Nashik Titans vs Raigad Royals: Match Scorecard

Raigad Royals – 190/4 (20 Overs)

Eagle Nashik Titans – 191/4 (19.1 Overs)

Canada has officially qualified for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. The qualification was confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on June 22 after Canada thrashed the Bahamas by seven wickets in Match 9 of the Americas Regional Final Qualifier. This victory helped Canada to extend their unbeaten streak in the tournament since they had previously beaten Bermuda and the Cayman Islands in the competition.

Playing on the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City, Canada won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their bowlers made full use of the conditions, as left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana came with figures of 3/6, while off-spinner Shivam Sharma picked 3/16. The relentless bowling attack reduced the Bahamas to 57 runs in only 19.5 overs, leaving the hosts with a routine chase.

Canada, in response, turned the target into light work. Opener Dilpreet Bajwa struck a blistering cameo as he smacked an unbeaten 36 off only 14 balls. His blistering knock saw Canada reach the target in just 5.3 overs to record their fifth win in as many qualifier matches and qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.

Final Clash vs Bermuda to Wrap Up Perfect Campaign

Canada, under Nicholas Kirton, will now face their sixth and final match of the tournament against Bermuda in King City. The match starts at 1:00 AM IST on Monday, June 23, and will provide Canada with an opportunity to end the regional qualifiers on a high by winning six out of six matches.

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Thus, Canada has so far dominated the Americas Region Final, winning two against the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas each and one against Bermuda. Their qualification for the 2026 World Cup has been through steady all-rounder performances, good leadership, and a strong bowling attack that has kept the opposition under pressure throughout the tournament.

In Qualifier 1 of the 2025 Maharashtra Premier League (MPL), Eagle Nashik Titans put on an emphatic all-round performance to defeat Puneri Bappa by 8 wickets at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. With this disciplined victory, ENT became the first team to qualify for the grand finale of MPL 2025.

Puneri Bappa Innings

Puneri Bappa, after being required to bat first, scored 153/8 in their 20 overs. Rushikesh Sonavne staged the innings in addition to a calm 67 off 52 deliveries, keeping the side intact while Murtaza Trunkwala (28 off 21) and Suraj Shinde (22 off 16) contributed handy cameos. Though with good beginnings, PB could not escape thanks to relentless blows from the bowlers of the Titans—skipper Prashant Solanki was the leader of the pack with a fine 3/23, ably aided by Akshay Waikar (2/21) and Mukesh Choudhary (2/33), holding Bappa under par on a conducive batting track.

Eagle Nashik Titans Innings

In response, Eagle Nashik Titans easily pursued the 154-run target, gliding to 157/2 in 17.2 overs. Mandar Bhandari was the perfectionist with the bat, thumping a free-scoring 58 from 40 balls. He was ably supported by Sahil Parakh (38 from 24) and Ranjeet Nikam, who sealed the deal with an unbeaten 33 from a mere 16 balls. The top order of the Titans never looked under pressure, dominating right through.

With this emphatic win, Eagle Nashik Titans walked into the MPL 2025 Final, exhibiting dominance in all facets. Puneri Bappa, meanwhile, will have another opportunity in Qualifier 2 to battle for a spot in the final.

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Eagle Nashik Titans vs Puneri Bappa: Match Scorecard

Puneri Bappa – 153/8 (20 Overs)

Eagle Nashik Titans – 157/2 (17.2 Overs)

In the highly anticipated final of the Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) 2025, Pagariya Strikers (PAS) faced off against NECO Master Blaster (NMB) at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur. NECO Master Blaster won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid dividends as they restricted Pagariya Strikers to a modest total before chasing it down comfortably to win by 7 wickets in 17.5 overs, clinching the VPL 2025 title.

Pagariya Strikers Innings: 178/7 in 20 Overs

Batting first, Pagariya Strikers scored a fighting 178/7 in their 20 overs. Shiwam Deshmukh dominated the innings with a match-winning 82 off 45 balls, with 3 fours and 7 sixes, at a stupendous strike rate of 182.22. Pushpak Gujar scored 25 off 26 balls, with Vishal Tiwari not out on 23 off 15 balls, giving a late kick with 3 fours and a six. MD Faiz scored 19 off 12 balls before he was run out. The NECO Master Blaster bowlers, however, made it tight at the right moments. Sanmesh Deshmukh was the bowler's choice, claiming 3 wickets for 37 runs from 4 overs, including the crucial scalp of Shiwam Deshmukh. Anamay Jaiswal also got among the wickets with 1/42, and Pratul Hinge, Kartik Rathod, and Sanjay Raghunath each took a wicket. In spite of the late push, Pagariya Strikers may have felt they were 10-15 runs short of a dominating total.

NECO Master Blaster Innings: 179/3 in 17.5 Overs

Pursuing 179, NECO Master Blaster mounted a clinical batting performance to 179/3 in 17.5 overs, winning by 7 wickets with 13 balls remaining. Opener Vedant Dighade set the tone for the chase with a magnificent 80 off 52 balls, which contained 8 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 153.85. Aryan Meshram contributed a key supporting 42 off 26 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 161.54. Wicketkeeper-captain Jitesh Sharma completed the innings in style, unbeaten on 30 off 11 balls, including a four and 3 sixes, at an astronomical strike rate of 272.73. Adhyan Daga made 22 off 16 balls before becoming the victim of Dipesh Parwani. Pagariya Strikers' bowlers couldn't keep the NMB batsmen under wraps as Kaustubh Salve claimed 2/34 from 2.5 overs, including Aryan Meshram and Adhyan Routh. Dipesh Parwani claimed 1/38 but the other bowlers from the unit, with Yash Kadam (0/22) and Pushpak Gujar (0/34) included, could not put enough pressure. NECO Master Blaster’s disciplined chase ensured they lifted the VPL 2025 trophy in front of a packed crowd at Jamtha.

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Pagariya Strikers (PAS) vs NECO Master Blaster (NMB): Match Scorecard

Pagariya Strikers – 178/7 (20 Overs)

NECO Master Blaster – 179/3 (17.5 Overs)

In the grand finale of the Mumbai T20 League 2025 at the famous Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals (MSC Maratha Royals) won the toss, elected to field first and played against SOBO Mumbai Falcons (SBMF), contested a closely fought match where MSCMR held their nerve to win the title with a 5-wicket victory, with just four balls left in the chase.

SOBO Mumbai Falcons Innings

Batting first, SOBO Mumbai Falcons scored 157/4 in their 20 overs. They had a good start with Mayuresh Tandel registering a calm knock of 50 runs off 32 balls, who laid the foundation for the innings. Harsh Aghav also supported well, scoring 45 off 28 balls, who kept the scoreboard rolling. A late 20 from 17 deliveries courtesy of Ishan Mulchandani ensured the Falcons edged into the 150s. Yet, death overs bowling tight by the Royals saw the Falcons not quite being able to make the most of their start. Vaibhav Mali took 2 for 32, the best of the bowlers, with Maxwell Swaminathan and Aditya Dhumal picking up a wicket each. 

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals Innings

Chasing 158 for victory, the Royals kept their nerves and chased down the target in 19.2 overs, finishing at 158/5.  Chinmay Sutar anchored the innings as he scored a crucial 53 runs off 49 balls, while at the other end wickets fell in heaps. The momentum changed with Khan Awais Naushad's 38 runs off 24 balls in a very crucial time of their innings. Later, Sahil Jadhav added a quickfire 22 off just 12 deliveries, swinging the match in their favour. Despite good bowling efforts from the SMF, especially Yash Dicholkar ( 2/31) and Kartik Mishra (2/33), the Royals clinched the game 4 balls before time.

In the end, Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals emerged victorious by 5 wickets, lifting the Mumbai T20 League 2025 trophy in front of a packed Wankhede crowd.

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Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals vs SOBO Mumbai Falcons: Match Scorecard

SOBO Mumbai Falcons – 157/4 (20 Overs)

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals – 158/5 (19.2 Overs)

The match between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) is set to take place on June 03, 2025, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This fixture promises an intense battle between two power-packed teams as IPL 2025 enters a crucial phase. 

Match Details

• Date: 03 June, 2025
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. 
• Win % Batting First: 59%
• Win % Bowling First: 41%

Weather and Pitch Conditions:

Weather:

• The weather in Ahmedabad is expected to be warm and dry, with clear skies throughout the match duration.
• Humidity: Around 36%, offering comfortable playing conditions for the teams.
• Rain: 25% rain chance, ensuring a full 40-over game without interruptions.

Pitch:

• The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Surface is typically known for being slow and low, especially in the second half.
• In the initial overs, pacers may extract some movement, but it becomes more spin-friendly as the game progresses.
• Batters will have to be cautious while accelerating, especially in the middle overs, due to the dry and worn nature of the pitch.
• Stroke-making is possible early in the innings, but bowlers will dominate in the second half.

Average Score Batting First (Last Season): 182
Average Score Batting Second (Last Season): 168
Wins Batting First in Last Five Games: 3
Wins Bowling First in Last Five Games: 2

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 Venue Records:

• Highest Team Total: 243/5 by PBKS vs GT
• Lowest Team Total: 89 all out by GT vs DC
• Average First Innings Score: Around 182 runs

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (RCB vs PBKS) match will be played in the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday evening (June 3) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The winners of the match will lift the trophy for the first time, as RCB are the three-time IPL runners-up (2009, 2011, and 2016) and PBKS are one-time runners-up (2014). 

In the IPL 2025 final points table, both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished with the highest points this season (19 points), but the former had a better net run rate to finish on top of the table. 

How did Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach the IPL 2025 Final?

RCB reached the IPL 2025 Final after beating table-toppers Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1. After bundling out Punjab Kings for only 101 runs, RCB chased down the target in 10 overs after losing only two wickets.

How did Punjab Kings reach the IPL 2025 Final?

After losing Qualifier 1, Punjab Kings beat the Eliminator winners Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 to advance to the IPL 2025 Final. After Mumbai Indians scored 203/6, Punjab Kings chased down the target in 19 overs after losing five wickets. 

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IPL 2025, Final: RCB vs PBKS - Detailed Match Preview

Match Type: Playoffs (Final)

Match No: 74

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (RCB vs PBKS)

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Match Date (Day): June 3, 2025 (Tuesday)

Official Toss Time: 19:00 local time

Official Match Start Time: 19:30 local time

IPL 2025, Final: RCB vs PBKS - Venue Stats

Narendra Modi Stadium (Ahmedabad) is ready to host the IPL 2025 Final, the ninth IPL 2025 match at the venue. This IPL 2025 venue has experienced six successful defending results and two successful chases, including the last fixture, Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians last Sunday night (June 1). 

IPL 2025, Final: RCB vs PBKS - Head-to-Head

In the Final of the IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (RCB vs PBKS) has been scheduled for Tuesday evening (June 3) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is the final battle for the IPL 2025 title, as both teams dream of lifting the trophy for the first time. 

They were the top two teams in the final IPL 2025 points table. Punjab Kings were the top-placed team, and RCB were the second-placed team, both earning 19 points each after 14 games. In Qualifier 1, RCB thrashed PBKS by eight wickets with 60 balls remaining after bundling out their opponents for only 101 runs. 

After losing Qualifier 1, Punjab Kings faced Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and won by five wickets with six balls remaining after successfully chasing the 204-run target. 

It will be the fourth meeting between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025. After PBKS won the first clash by five wickets, RCB won the next two battles by seven wickets and eight wickets, respectively.  

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IPL 2025, Final: RCB vs PBKS - Playing XIs Status

In the RCB squad, if Tim David regains his fitness, he will replace Liam Livingstone for the Final. Otherwise, the three-time IPL runners-up will play with their Qualifier 1 squad. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal's fitness is still in concern as he wasn't fully fit for the Qualifier 2 despite completing his four-over quota in that match. 

IPL 2025, Final: RCB vs PBKS Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Mayank Agarwal/Suyash Sharma (Impact Player Sub), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh/Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact Players Sub), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Kyle Jamieson, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar/Vijaykumar Vyshak

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) comfortably defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by eight wickets in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. PBKS batted first and made only 101 runs in 14.1 overs under the pressure of the playoffs. Saw RCB advance to the final with a clinical performance, marking their return to the IPL finals after 9 years since their last appearance in 2016.

Punjab Kings Innings

Batting first, PBKS only managed 101 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 14.1 overs despite Marcus Stoinis putting up a good fight for 26 runs off 17 balls. Azmatullah Omarzai and Prabhsimran Singh both contributed to the PBKS score with scores of 18 runs from 10 balls and 18 runs off 12 balls, respectively. For the bowlers of RCB, Suyash Sharma had an excellent outing, taking 3 wickets for only 17 runs off 3 overs. Josh Hazlewood took 3/21 off 3.1 overs, and Yash Dayal finished with 3 overs, preceded by 26 runs and 2 wickets.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Innings

RCB chased the target of 102 with ease, reaching 106/2 in just 10 overs. Phil Salt had a strike rate and innings-saving effort of 56 runs off just 27 balls. Mayank Agarwal added 19 runs off 13 balls, while Rajat Patidar finished with 15 runs from 8 balls to help RCB attack victory on PBKS. The bowlers of PBKS struggled Kyle Jamieson took 1 wicket for 27 runs off 3 overs, and Musheer Khan followed up with 1 wicket for 27 runs off 2 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai bowled for 1 over for 10 runs, taking no wickets. RCB put on a dominant display to enter into their IPL 2025 Final.

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PBKS vs RCB: Post Match Reactions

Suyash Sharma (Player of the Match): Suyash Sharma, the Player of the Match, credited his performance to a straightforward directive from the coaches to consistently attack the stumps. His googlies, leg spins, and flippers were devastating, and had he not received help from the pitch, clearly indicated by his 3/17 in 3 overs, Patidar wouldn’t have let him back on. Sharma felt the batters found it tough to identify his variations, particularly his stock googly. He looked forward to celebrating with his team on June 3rd, implying there would be a major event.

Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru Captain): Rajat Patidar praised Suyash Sharma for consistently hitting the stumps, which Patidar called a key to his performance. He was careful as captain not to complicate the batsman learning Sharma’s googly. He provided a shout-out to Phil Salt’s explosive starts, saying it was good fortune to see them from the dugout. Finally, he thanked the passionate RCB fans and encouraged them for a championship celebration.

Phil Salt (RCB): Phil Salt was excited to qualify for finals on their first attempt. They accepted the challenging nature of the pitch with some movement early but credited quick reactions for avoiding any dismissals against Punjab’s new ball, especially from Arshdeep Singh. Salt described the play-travel-play schedule as a blessing, preventing overthinking during the tournament. The win, he said, provided crucial momentum for RCB heading into the tournament’s decisive phase.

Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings Captain): Shreyas Iyer made a case for a batting reconsideration when their low total became untenable for Punjab Kings. He acknowledged that the bounce was variable but refused the temptation to use it as an excuse, emphasizing that we must all be ‘professional’ and adapt. Iyer accepted his tactical decisions, despite the loss, and refused to lay the blame on their bowlers. He is optimistic and believes they have lost a battle but not the war and wants to return more strongly.

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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Match Scorecard

Punjab Kings - 101/10 (14.1 Overs)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru -106/4 (10 Overs)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to pay tribute to the Indian Armed Forces during the IPL 2025 final because of the world's trying times we have found out about in India due to the geopolitical tension. Earlier this month, on account of ongoing cross-border action with Pakistan, caused the BCCI to suspend IPL 2025 for 10 days. This cross-border action resulted in a full-scale missile attack in northern India. The Indian Armed Forces responded remarkably, leaving them deeply admired for their skillful and resilient counteraction that the country even shared.

Through the resume of the IPL 2025 season, some stadiums have already proudly paid homage to the Armed Forces as a thoughtful thank you for allowing the event to continue. Last week, during a well-publicized match between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals, the Wankhede Stadium respectably echoed the famous words ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ to honor the Army. It seemed most patrons enjoyed their salute to the Army. On May 9, the day after the BCCI abruptly halted the tournament due to serious security concerns, past BCCI secretary and ICC chairman Jay Shah shared a social media post reflecting on the courage of the Indian Army and pledging his respect for their attempts to deter the security crisis.

The IPL 2025 season is now entering its playoffs after yet another opportunity for cricket fans to come together to support our Armed Forces. The knockouts will kick off with the 1st qualifier in Mullanpur on May 29 and pave the way for an emotional ending to the roster of tournaments.

IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony Dedicated to the Armed Forces

According to Sportstar, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia just shared that the IPL 2025 closing ceremony will be dedicated to the Indian Armed Forces. The final will occur at the impressive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, and it will be a fitting tribute to our homeland heroes.

🚨 BCCI SECRETARY CONFIRMS IPL 2025 CLOSING CEREMONY WILL BE DEDICATED TO INDIAN ARMED FORCES 🚨

- Such a Beautiful gesture by BCCI. 🫡🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rgsolUrP3S

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 26, 2025

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This will emphasize the BCCI's concern regarding the Armed Forces and comfort and pledge support to their sacrifices toward the nation while adapting to times of hardship and suffering. The finale of IPL 2025 will not merely be a game of cricket but will also deserve recognition as an opportunity to come together and thank the resolve of the Indian Army and reminisce about the finale of yet another memorable IPL season.