The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not only about the superstars of the game like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rashid Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma. It's also about others showcasing their outrageous skills and locking horns with each other. Moreover, It is also about the young upcoming players grabbing the opportunity and showcasing their talent on the biggest stage. And IPL 2021 season is not out of that list.

And, every year we saw a plethora of youngsters do exactly that. And, the IPL rewards them with the " Emerging Player " award at the end of every season. From the first leg in India to the second leg in UAE, we saw plenty of youngsters showcasing their talents.

In this article, we will discuss the 5 young talented players of IPL 2021, who can grab the "Emerging Player of the year" award this season. Meanwhile, SportzPoint.com gives you all the detailed stats and reasons to believe.

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"Emerging Player" award contenders of IPL 2021 :

Umran Malik (Sunrisers Hyderabad) :

The 21 years young talented Jammu & Kashmir speedster Umran Malik came in SRH's squad as a net bowler. Meanwhile, he made it to the main squad after Natranjan got Covid-19 positive in the initial stages of the UAE leg. Although, Umran Malik does not get a chance in the earlier stage. But, in the last three games, he got the chance to showcase his talent. This young gun from Kasmir bowls continuously at 145+ Kmph as each batsman fails into difficulty to play the pace that he generates.

He has played a total of three matches in IPL 2021 and all are in the second leg. Although, he picks up only 2 wickets with an average of 48 and with an economy rate of 8. He bowls brilliantly against Royal Challengers Bangalore as his bowling figure was 4-0-21-1. Although there are many more powerful contenders on this list than Umran Malik, but the pace he generates as an Indian is on another level.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals) :

Rajasthan Royals' destructive opener Yashasvi Jaiswal played brilliantly throughout the tournament. Especially, Jaiswal played superb innings in the second leg of IPL 2021 as he added his name to the fastest fifties list. Moreover, he is the second on the list of fastest fifty as an uncapped player. Jaiswal scored a 19 ball 50 against Chennai Super Kings to achieve these feet. However, Ishan Kishan is in the no. 1 place with a 17 ball fifty in 2018 against KKR.

Although, Jaiswal was in Rajasthan's squad in 2020, but he doesn't get much chance to showcase his talent which he did in 2021. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a total of 10 matches in IPL 2021, in which he scored 249 runs with an average of 24.90. Meanwhile, Jaiswal has an impressive strike rate of 148.29 in these games with a fifty against CSK.

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Arshdeep Singh (Punjab Kings) :

Punjab Kings' young talented pacer Arshdeep Singh is also a contender for this year's "Emerging Player" award. Arshdeep bowls in good areas, be it in powerplay overs or in the death. He always picks up the opponent's wickets in crucial times and drives his team to victory. However, his captain KL Rahul always looks at him when his team needs a wicket.

Although, he debuts in IPL was back in 2019, but did not get much chance. However, when he bowls well in the last edition of IPL Punjab Kings decided to give him more chances in IPL 2021. Arshdeep played a total of 12 matches in IPL 2021, in which he scalps 18 wickets with an impressive average of 19. Moreover, he also gets his first five-wicket haul in IPL against Rajasthan Royals.

So, as we can see Arshdeep is a strong contender for this season's award of the emerging player. Wish he will impress more in the future and maybe get a place in team India's squad.

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings) :

Chennai Super Kings champion opener Ruturaj Gaikwad impresses the management in the last edition of IPL. For that reason, he makes it into the IPL 2021 squad of CSK. He scored with an average of 51 in the 2020 season. Although, he played only 6 matches in the 2020 edition. His performance is brilliant this season as he is the most powerful contender for this award.

Ruturaj scored a huge 533 runs in 14 matches so far in IPL 2021 and will add more in the playoffs. However, currently, his average is 44.41 in these 14 matches. Ruturaj smashes a century against Rajasthan Royals as he scored 101* runs in 62 balls. And the consistency he showed in every match is unmatchable in the IPL stage.

Ruturaj Gaikwad is currently also in the race of Orange Cap of this season. He is currently in the 4th position and will go future as Rahul, Dhawan, and Faf are also in the race.

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Avesh Khan (Delhi Capitals) :

Delhi Capitals champion bowler Avesh Khan is another most deserving contender of this award this season. Be it in the first leg or in the second, Avesh always performs well in every match that he plays. Avesh Khan debuts in IPL back in the year 2017. Although, he does not plays much till 2020. But, in IPL 2021 he plays all the matches and will play in the playoffs also.

Avesh Khan played 14 matches so far in IPL 2021, in which he scalps 22 wickets with an average of 17.31. Avesh also has an impressive strike rate of 14.45 including best career bowling figures of 3/13. For Delhi Capitals, he is the best bowler so far in this season be it taking wickets or push a break on the opponent's runs flow.

However, the list also contains plenty of youngsters like Kartik Tyagi, Chetan Sakariya, Ravi Bishnoi, Shah Rukh Khan, etc. Everyone is talented in their own ways and if they get the chance, they can perform well on the International stage.

Last 10 years "Emerging Player of the year" award winners list :

N.B: The stats are accurate as of 09/10/2021.

IPL 2022 is going to be a totally different wan as 10 things will be completing each other for the first time ever. The journey of the Indian Premier League started in 2008 and it has reached all kinds of incredible milestones within these 13 years. When IPL started back in 2008 the combined cost of eight franchises was rupees 3000 crore. And in the most recent news of IPL, two new teams got sold at rupees 12715 crores. The difference between these 13 years is 17 times more than the cost of the beginning. The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. And this is a detailed list of the value of the IPL Franchises from 2008 to the present.

Mumbai Indians

It seems like Mumbai Indians have a knack for being at the top of everything. The five-time IPL champions have not only won IPL the most number of times but also have the highest brand value among all the teams. The owner of the team is none other than India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani. At the moment Mumbai Indians' brand value is Rs 761 crore. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the team is going to cost around Rs 2700-2780 crores.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore

Since the beginning of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had a star-studded lineup. With a brand value of Rs 536 crore, RCB has the fourth-highest value team in IPL. For a very long time, the captain of the team was Virat Kohli. He showed some of his career's best performance during his captaincy but unfortunately, he decided to step down as the skipper from the next season.

Deccan Chargers

Deccan Chargers, based in the city of Hyderabad, is one of the 8 teams from the inaugural edition of IPL. Deccan Chargers lifted their maiden IPL trophy in IPL 2009. Unfortunately, the team washed out of existence in 2012. The brand value of the team was Rs 428 crores.

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Chennai Super Kings

Next up on this list, the four-time winner of the IPL title Chennai Super Kings. The franchise's brand value is the second highest at the moment with Rs 611 crore. Their team not only has the second-highest brand value but also the second most successful team of IPL. One of the most pivotal members behind the immense success of CSK is none other than the captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Delhi Capitals

Earlier known as Delhi Daredevils, the team's brand value decreased by Rs 4 crore. At the moment Delhi Capitals' brand value is Rs 370 crore which is Rs 4 crore lesser than 2019. The team played extraordinarily in the last two seasons. Unfortunately, they have not won the trophy a single time yet.

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Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings, previously known as Kings XI Punjab, has a brand value of Rs 318 crore. Their value fell off by 11% in 2020. The team has not registered a win in the Indian Premier League yet.

Kolkata Knight Riders

The franchise with the third-highest brand value is the 2-times winner Kolkata Knight Riders. At the moment, the brand value of KKR is Rs 543 crore. It is expected that SRK owned team may cost more than Rs 4000 crore next year. With such a humongous amount, KKR might become the most valued team of IPL.

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Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals is the winner of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League. They started their IPL journey with a bang and won 2008 IPL. But slowly their team started performing bad and everything underwent. At the moment Rajasthan Royals' brand value is the lowest in comparison to the other franchises. According to a brand valuation report 2021 by Duff and Phelps, the brand value of Rajasthan Royals is Rs 249 crore. On the other hand, Cricbuzz says that the team's brand value is Rs 1855 crores. Moreover both the amount is the lowest than the other existing IPL teams.

Kochi Tuskers Kerala

With a brand value of Rs 1533 crores, Kochi Tuskers Kerala started its journey of IPL in 2011. It was one of the 2 teams that joined IPL in 2011 with Pune Warriors India.

Pune Warriors India

The second franchise to join the Indian Premier League in 2011 is Pune Warriors India. The team had some great cricketers like Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh, Steve Smith, Manish Pandey, and many more. In 2013, the team dissolved from IPL.

CVC Capital for Ahmedabad

CVC Captial, a private equity fund, is the owner of the new Ahmedabad franchise in IPL. It is the newest addition to IPL 2022. The company brought the team for Rs 5625 crore. There has been a lot of hype around this team. The reason behind this is their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

RP-SG Group for Lucknow

The second franchise to join IPL 2022 is the Lucknow franchise. Sanjiv Goenka-led RP-SG is the owner of the franchise and he ought it for Rs 7090 crores. This is the first time that a franchise from Lucknow will be playing in the IPL. This city will definitely increase the support of IPL with the city's vast population.

T20 cricket is something that always entertains us in different modes. That's why too many T20 leagues have been played across the world. After IPL got started in 2008, the scenario changed in the world of cricket. In this article, we will take a look at the most successful franchise teams across leagues in the world.

Jaffna Kings - LPL (4 titles)

Lanka Premier League (LPL) is the latest inclusion in the T20 leagues around the world. It was inaugurated in 2020 by the Srilanka Cricket Board.

Jaffna Kings have won three back-to-back titles. They won the tournament in 2020, 2021, and 2022. Their latest triumph was in the 2024 season.

Islamabad United - PSL (3 titles)

Pakistan Super League (PSL) started back in the year 2015, and Lahore Qalandars are the current champions. Along with Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United are the most successful team in the history of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Islamabad won three titles so far, one in 2016, 2018 and 2024. Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars won the Pakistan Super League in 2022, 2023, and 2025 seasons.

Comilla Victorians - BPL (4 titles)

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) was introduced first in 2012 by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Although Comilla Victorians did not participate in the first two seasons, with 4 titles, they are the most successful team Bangladesh Premier League. They won the tournament in 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and are the most successful franchise in the league.

Tribago Knight Riders - CPL (4 titles)

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) was founded by Cricket West Indies back in 2013.

The Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful franchise team in the league. They have won the CPL trophy four times (2015, 2017, 2018 & 2020) since its beginning. They also finished as runners-up in 2023.

Interestingly, Guyana Amazon Warriors played in 7 finals and won only once so far.

Perth Scorchers - BBL (5 titles)

The Australian-based franchise league called the Big Bash League has become famous around the world. 

The Big Bash League was first introduced in 2011 by Cricket Australia. Perth Scorchers are the most successful franchise team in this league with five titles under their name.

The Scorchers have won the BBL titles in 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2021–22, and 2022–23 seasons.

Mumbai Indians & CSK - IPL (5 titles)

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most famous and oldest T20 league in the world.

IPL was founded by the BCCI in 2008. Since then, IPL has gained so much fame around the world for being the best T20 league in the world.

The Mumbai-based franchise, Mumbai Indians, along with Chennai Super Kings, are the most successful franchise teams not just in IPL but also around the world.

Mumbai have won the IPL titles a total of 5 times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 & 2020). Meanwhile, CSK have won the IPL in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023.

Since the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, it has delivered unforgettable final encounters. From Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings competing for the title in the first season, to Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru gearing up to win their first in IPL 2025, we have come a long way.

Here's how IPL Finals since 2008 looked like with the teams being a part of it:

The Ultimate Chronicle: IPL Finals since 2008

Take a look into the two teams emerging every season to fight for the IPL title since 2008-2005:

IPL 2008 (Winner: RR)

• Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings 
• CSK:163/5 | RR: 164/7
• P.O.T.M: Yusuf Pathan 56(33) & 3/22

IPL 2009 (Winner: DCH)

• Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 
• DCH: 143/6 | RCB: 137/9
• P.O.T.M: Anil Kumble 4/16

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IPL 2010 (Winner: CSK)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
• CSK: 168/5 | MI: 146/9
• P.O.T.M: Suresh Raina 57*(35) & 1/21

IPL 2011 (Winner: CSK)

• Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• CSK: 205/5 | RCB: 147/8
• P.O.T.M: Murali Vijay 95(52)

IPL 2012 (Winner: KKR)

• Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• CSK: 190/3 | KKR: 192/5
• P.O.T.M: Manvinder Bisla 89(48)

IPL 2013 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 
• MI: 148/9 | CSK: 125/9
• P.O.T.M: Kieron Pollard 60*(32) & 1/34

IPL 2014 (Winner: KKR)

• Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
• PBKS: 199/4 | KKR: 200/7
• P.O.T.M: Manish Pandey 94(50)

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IPL 2015 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
• MI: 202/5 | CSK: 161/8
• P.O.T.M: Rohit Sharma 50(26)

IPL 2016 (Winner: SRH)

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• SRH: 208/7 | RCB: 200/7
• P.O.T.M: Ben Cutting 39*(15) & 2(35)

IPL 2017 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant
• MI: 129/8 | RSP: 128/6
• P.O.T.M: Krunal Pandya 47(38)

IPL 2018 (Winner: CSK)

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings 
• SRH: 178/6 | CSK: 181/2
• P.O.T.M: Shane Watson 107*(57)

IPL 2019 (Winner: MI)

• Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings 
• MI: 149/8 | CSK: 148/7
• P.O.T.M: Jasprit Bumrah 2/14

IPL 2020 (Winner: MI)

• Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians 
• DC: 156/7 | MI: 157/5
• P.O.T.M: Trent Boult 3/30

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IPL 2021 (Winner: CSK)

• Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
• CSK: 192/3 | KKR: 165/9
• P.O.T.M: Faf du Plessis 86(59)

IPL 2022 (Winner: GT)

• Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans
• RR: 130/9 | GT: 133/3
• P.O.T.M: Hardik Pandya 34(30) & 3/17

IPL 2023 (Winner: CSK)

• Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings 
• GT: 214/4 | CSK: 171/5 (15 ovs) DLS method
• P.O.T.M: Devon Conway 47(25)

IPL 2024 (Winner: KKR)

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
• SRH: 113 (18.3) | KKR: 114/2 (10.3)
• P.O.T.M: Mitchell Starc 2/14 & 2 catches

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IPL 2025

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings 
• The final is set to take place on June 3, 2025. May the best team win.

Punjab Kings, who are trying to win their first title, will face a tough challenge from five-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings suffered a crushing defeat over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the first qualifier, which would have certainly shaken their confidence. While Mumbai Indians took another step towards their sixth title by defeating title favourites Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator. The winner will confirm their fixture in the final of the tournament against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3.

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Now, both PBKS and MI are set to play their last league match of the season. PBKS, who have qualified for playoffs after 11 years, finished ahead in the points table and get the top-two spot. On the other hand, the five-time champions MI also looked in dominant form in the later stage of the tournament and qualified for the playoffs despite having a poor start in the season. 

From possible playing XIs to head-to-head record, here is everything you need to know about the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 in IPL 2025.

Match Details

• Match: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians 
• Tournament: IPL 2025, Qualifier 2
• Date: 1 June 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Streaming Details

Cricket fans from India can watch the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 on Star Sports TV Channels on Television. They can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar for free.

Pitch Report

The surface of the Narendra Modi Stadium looks good for batting where we can expect a 200-plus total getting scored easily in the first innings. It also has a good bounce where the fast bowlers can get the movement. Out of 42 IPL matches played at this ground, the team batting first and bowling have won 21 matches each. The average score batting first at this ground in 176 runs.

Weather Report

The weather forecast for the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 is predominantly fine, with no rain anticipated to disrupt play on a hot and humid day. The wind speed is expected to be between 15 and 30 km/h on match day, while the temperature could range between 27 and 36 degrees Celsius. The humidity is predicted to be around 51-64%.

PBKS vs MI: Head-to-Head Record

Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced each other 33 times in the IPL history so far. Out of these 33 matches, MI won 17 times while PBKS defeated them on 16 occasions.

PBKS vs MI Recent Performances

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Possible XIs

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson

Impact Subs: Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Richard Gleeson

Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar

Fantasy Team Prediction

Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Jonny Bairstow, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shreyas Iyer (vc), Priyansh Arya, Hardik Pandya, Marcus Stoinis, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar.

India A started their England tour on a great note with a solid Day 1 display against the England Lions in Canterbury. Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A.

England Lions captain James Rew won the toss and decided to bowl first on a greenish pitch at the St. Lawrence Ground. 

India A lost captain Abhimanyu Easwaran early on 8 while Yashasvi Jaiswal went back to the dressing room after adding 24. 

When it looked like that, Rew took the right decision of bowling first, Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair put up a 181-run partnership for the third wicket to give India A the advantage after Day 1’s play. 

Karun Nair, who last played a test match in 2017, continued his great form and completed his fifty in 85 balls. 

Soon, Sarfraz Khan, who was dropped from the test squad, completed his fifty in 84 balls as well. When both batters were looking to get to the hundred mark first, Sarfraz was caught down the leg side on 92 off 119 balls and missed his ton.

Sarfaraz Khan gets dismissed 8 short of a well-deserved hundred.

Sarfaraz was looking good but was eventually caught down the leg side on 92.

Karun Nair is batting on 97!

India A 233/3 in the first inning!#ENGAvINDA #SarfarazKhan pic.twitter.com/pY7pCRmwZP

— Sportz Point (@sportz_point) May 30, 2025

Nair, who was dropped on 89 off Ajeet Singh Dale, completed his 24th first-class ton off 155 balls.

Post that, incoming batter Dhruv Jurel and Nair started smashing the bowlers and changed their gears. Nair reached the landmark of 150 in 205 balls while Jurel reached his fifty in just 68 balls.

At the end of Day 1 of the 4-day unofficial test match, Jurel remained unbeaten on 82 off 104 balls while Nair remained unbeaten on 186 from 246 balls, with India A finishing with 409/3.