Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 Match 12 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Ashwani Kumar excels on debut as MI beat KKR to register first win of the season
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After losing their first two games, MI will be looking to get their first win of the season at their home ground. They didn’t have a great start to the tournament as they lost their first two matches against Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans respectively.
On the other hand, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders won one and lost one game out of their two matches so far. They lost their first game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but got their first win in their second game against Rajasthan Royals.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 31, 2025, 4:56 PM
Mumbai wins the game by 8 wickets
Russell to Sky, four, pulls this over midwicket, no protection in the deep.
Four more, a bouncer but Sky ramps this over short third. He whips the third to deep midwicket.
A single for Rickelton to point.
Suryakumar Yadav ends this with a Supla, way high into the night sky before dropping into the stands.
Mumbai Indians wins by 8 wickets.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:51 PM
Mumbai 105/2 in 12 overs
Narine to continue.
Four for Sky. A sweep shot that is too fast for deep square leg to cut. Another sweep on the next delivery, gets only a single to fine leg now.
Eight runs from this over.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:49 PM
Mumbai 97/2 in 11 overs
Suryakumar Yadav at No. 4.
Sky gets the Supla out, from well outside the off stump he picks this over fine leg.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:47 PM
Will Jacks departs
Rahane has pulled off a blinder! Jacks has to walk back. Jacks drives this on the up but Rahane crouches low to pouch this inches above the ground at short cover.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:42 PM
Mumbai 89/1 in 10 overs
Another maximum, picks it off the length and heaves it wide of long on. He works the fourth delivery to long on to pocket a run.
Jacks pushes the fifth with soft hands between long on and deep midwicket, runs two. A clip off his pads to deep midwicket gets Jacks a single.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:40 PM
Fifty for Rickelton
Narine to Jacks, pulls it over cow corner for a six.
Fifty for Rickelton in 33 deliveries.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:39 PM
Mumbai 73/1 in 9 overs
Varun for his third over.
Rickelton goes after this wide delivery which turns further away from him, misses. A single to long on on the second delivery.
Jacks sweeps from outside off to to fine leg, single taken. Varun again takes the delivery away from Rickelton, beating him on the drive.
Rickelton punches the fifth to deep cover. A leg-spinner to Jacks to finish the over, just misses the edge.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:35 PM
WHAT A DEBUT!
Mar 31, 2025, 4:31 PM
Appeal for lbw
Jacks goes on the front foot looking to run this to long on, misses the line by some margin and is caught on the pad.
The turn ensures the ball just about clips the leg stump and the umpire’s call saves Jacks on that occassion.
Mumbai 70/1 in 8 overs.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:28 PM
Mumbai 62/1 in 7 overs
Varun to Jacks. The third delivery gets him the first run, full and outside off, driven to long off.
Rickelton gets a leading edge while trying to work the second delivery through the on side, goes well wide of the bowler and gets him a run.
Jacks goes back into his crease, clips off his pad for one run. Full and outside off, Rickelton goes for a reverse sweep and beats backward point.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:22 PM
Mumbai 55/1 in 6 overs
Will Jacks in at three. Off the mark with a single. SIX! Jacks pulls over fine leg.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:20 PM
Rohit departs
Andre Russell into the attack.
Rohit is gone. Tries slap the ball over mid off but is caught. He goes for 13 off 12 balls.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:15 PM
Mumbai 44/0 in 5 overs
Varun Chakaravarthy into the attack.
Two singles in the over so far, one more ball left. A dot off the last ball.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:13 PM
Mumbai 42/0 in 4 overs
Harshit comes into attack.
Too full and Rickelton smacks it straight past the bowler for four.
Pulls it away way over the square leg region. Low full toss and Rickelton places it past mid off for four!
Mar 31, 2025, 4:07 PM
Mumbai 28/0 in 3 overs
Johnson comes to bowl. Rickelton gets a thick outside edge over backward point and gets a double.
Now he slogs and the ball runs away for four behind square leg.
Rickelton once again swings hard, gets an outside edge that goes over deep third boundary. 13 runs came in that over.
Mar 31, 2025, 4:02 PM
Mumbai 15/0 in 2 overs
Harshit Rana from the other end. Rohit is beaten on the inside edge. Terrific inswinger! Looks to slog off the second delivery, is beaten again.
He takes a single off the third ball. Rickelton is off the mark with a single.
Yorker, Rohit times well towards midwicket and gets a double; it’s a no ball as well.
Full toss and Rohit slaps it straight for six. This time Rohit cuts, and gets a double towards point.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:54 PM
Rohit on strike
Takes a single off the first ball. Rickelton is beaten on three consecutive deliveries: both inside and outside edges in play. Another play and a miss.
Mumbai 1/0 in 1 over.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:54 PM
Chase begins for Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton open the innings. Spencer Johnson with the new ball.
Half tracker and Ramandeep goes over long on for a six.
He gets a thick outside edge straight to short third.
KKR is all out for 116 in 16.2 overs.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:28 PM
Kolkata 110/9 in 16 overs
Eight runs from the over.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:25 PM
Boult is back to bowl
Rohit Sharma subbed in for Vignesh Puthur.
Boult is back. Ramandeep steals a double. Had Boult collected the ball cleanly, it would have been a run out.
Ramandeep goes over midwicket. Much needed boundary for KKR.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:21 PM
100-up for KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders 102/9 in 15 overs
Mar 31, 2025, 3:19 PM
Rana departs
Harshit is gone. He slog sweeps straight to deep midwicket. Wonderful bowling display by MI today.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:17 PM
Kolkata 94/8 in 14 overs
Santner into the attack.
Terrific delivery, squares up Harshit who gets an outside edge and runs three. Just four runs from the over.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:11 PM
Kolkata 90/8 in 13 overs
Harshit Rana at the crease. End of another good over, just six off it.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:08 PM
Ashwani takes Russell
Russell is gone as well.
Tries to slog, misses and ball crashes into the stumps. Sensational stuff from the debutant.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:05 PM
Kolkata 84/7 in 12 overs
Terrific bowling this, Russell yet to put bat behind the ball.
Mar 31, 2025, 3:01 PM
Russell survives
Santner continues. Russell is given LBW off the first ball! He reviewed it though.
Wickets missing! Russell survives.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:58 PM
Ashwani gets his third wicket
Pandey is gone. Cleaned him up.
Pandey was stuck at his crease and missed a length ball.
Kolkata 80/7 in 11 overs.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:55 PM
Rinku departs
Ashwani takes Rinku Singh.
Rinku is gone. Once again charges down the track, gets a thick outside edge straight to deep extra cover.
Rinku falls for 17 off 14 balls.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:53 PM
Kolkata 69/5 in 10 overs
Mitchell Santner into the attack. Rinku tries to cut the first between short third man and point but fails to pick the gap, no run.
The second grips and turns sharply into the leftie, gets his bat in the way and runs one.
Pandey facing Santner, drives to deep cover, one run. Daring! Rinku reverse sweeps but just about clears the point fielder, one run as deep cover stops this.
Manish punches the final delivery to deep cover to make it four singles from the over.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:46 PM
Kolkata 65/5 in 9 overs
Hardik to Pandey, one run to deep cover with a punch. Rinku blocks this outside off and picks a single through covers.
Pandey square drives to point, no run. A bouncer to follow from Hardik, Pandey ducks.
Backs his pull shot on this bouncer, breaches the fence with perfect placement wide of deep midwicket.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:38 PM
Angkrish departs
Hardik Pandya to bowl his first over. Angkrish on strike.
Angkrish takes on the bouncer but finds the fielder at deep midwicket. A promising innings cut short.
Kolkata 45/5 in 7 overs.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:32 PM
Rinku Singh in next
Not very often that he’s taking guard in the PowerPlay.
Another bouncer at the bodyline from Chahar, Rinku ducks away from this.
Kolkata 41/4 in 6 overs.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:29 PM
Venkatesh Iyer gone
Chahar has his second. Another one hugging the bodyline, Iyer wants to ramp this over the keeper but it comes to him too fast, leading to an edge which Rickelton collects.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:27 PM
Kolkata 36/3 in 5 overs
Boult to Angkrish, a hint of movement away, takes the outside of the bat and gets him a single in front of point.
Boult to Iyer, defends, this delivery comes straight into him. No run, angling into the pads, Iyer blocks it to midwicket.
Iyer punches the fourth from outside off, fielded by covers. Two runs on the fifth, Iyer heaves this over point, does not middle it, but gets enough to clear the circle. PUT DOWN! Iyer slices the last straight to Ashwani at short third who spills it.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:22 PM
Kolkata 33/3 in 4 overs
Another short ball dispatched over fine leg. Angkrish picks his first maximum. He punches the final delivery to third man for one.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:21 PM
Venkatesh Iyer walks in now
Ashwani nips it back into the leftie, beats him.
Chance, Iyer steps down the track for a heave, the bat turns in his hand bringing the point fielder into the mix to catch that. Mitchell Santner turns back and tries for it but cannot.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:17 PM
Rahane departs
Ashwani Kumar to Rahane, That’s a dream debut for Ashwani.
This is wide outside off and Rahane slices this, holes out to Tilak Varma at third man. He fumbles the ball at first but gathers it on the second try.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:16 PM
Kolkata 25/2 in 3 overs
Boult to Raghuvanshi, charges down to which Boult pulls his length back, guided to short third for a single.
A bouncer to Rahane who hooks this behind square. Rahane drives the third to mid off for another single.
Angkrish pulls, but there is a deep square leg in place which keeps this shot down to two.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:13 PM
Kolkata 15/1 in 2 overs
Angkrish Raghuvanshi gets the first delivery on his pads, whips it away through square leg.
Angkrish gets on top of the bounce and punches through point. He defends the fourth and the pair completes a quick single.
Chahar to Rahane now. Four to end the over, too full and Rahane picks it and sends it through mid on.
Mar 31, 2025, 2:11 PM
Back-to-back wickets fall for KKR
Another away swinging delivery to the leftie, Narine makes room but cannot get his bat down in time to this full delivery. Narine gone scoring 0(2).
In the second over, De Kock has picked the mid off fielder, this was slightly wide but there for hitting, he drives from slightly outside the line and perishes. De Kock gone scoring 1 (3).
Two changes for MI, Will Jacks comes back, Ashwani Kumar makes his debut.
KKR makes one change, Sunil Narine replaces Moeen Ali.
Mar 31, 2025, 12:30 PM
Weather Report
The weather of Mumbai has always been unpredictable. Talking about yesterday’s match between MI and KKR, the clouds will be there in the morning and day time, but the weather is expected to be clear during match hours.
Mar 31, 2025, 12:29 PM
Pitch Report
The iconic Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting friendly surface where we usually see high scoring clashes. However, it also provides a great bounce that is favourable for the fast bowlers.
Out of 116 IPL matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 54 times while the chasing team came out victorious on 62 occasions. The average score at Wankhede Stadium while batting first in around 170 runs.
Mar 31, 2025, 12:28 PM
MI vs KKR: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches played
34
Mumbai Indians won
23
Kolkata Knight Riders won
11
Mar 31, 2025, 12:28 PM
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Bengal Players in IPL 2025 – Full List & Performance
From Mohammed Shami to the rising talents, discover the full list of Bengal players in IPL 2025 and track down their performance. Let's see how exciting their season have been.
Bengal has a deep-rooted passion for cricket, and the IPL offers a great opportunity to have their local talents compete at the highest level. Several players from Bengal were a part of the exciting IPL 2025 season.
Whether through match-winning spells, consistent contribution, or vital innings, their presence was always prominent in the season. Check out the full list and performance of Bengal Players in IPL 2025 along with their on-field impact.
1. Mohammed Shami (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Mohammed Shami in action for SRH during a match in IPL 2025. Image | Sports Tak
Mohammed Shami has been a long-standing and key figure in Bengal's domestic cricketing landscape. After being ruled out of the previous IPL season (2024) due to an ankle injury, he made a comeback this year as Sunrisers Hyderabad's key pick and second-highest buy for ₹10 crore.
Shami had a somewhat mixed IPL 2025 season and struggled with consistency and his lengths. After his stellar Purple Cap-winning season in 2023, his 2025 campaign saw him take 6 wickets in 9 matches, with an economy of 11.25.
However, Shami continued to prove his excellence by becoming the only bowler in IPL history to claim a first-ball wicket 4 times. He achieved the fourth one by dismissing Shaik Rasheed in the SRH vs CSK match in the 2025 season.
Abishek Porel celebrating his half century in a match in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Born in Chandannagar, West Bengal, Abishek Porel is a true local and a proud representative of the state. He was retained for ₹4 crore by Delhi Capitals, where he continued to showcase his brilliance as a wicket-keeper batter.
He began this season with a good pace and proved to be vital by accelerating the run flow when needed. He scored 301 runs in 13 matches, which makes him the second-highest scorer for DC this season.
While his form and the team's overall performance had a slight dip towards the latter part of the tournament, his contributions as a top-order batter were undeniable. He proved that he can adapt to different batting positions and do well.
Mukesh Kumar celebrates a wicket in IPL 2025. Image | TOI
Mukesh Kumar is another example of an incredible pacer who plays for Bengal in domestic cricket and has done exceptionally well in the stage of IPL. Following his brilliant 2024 season for DC, he was retained this year for ₹8 crore via RTM (Right to Match).
He proved to be a reliable performer, delivering effective spells in death overs and under pressure. His ability to use variations and bowl yorkers with accuracy made him a key part of the team's bowling unit.
He delivered a standout performance in IPL 2025 against LSG with his 4-wicket haul and great spell, which earned him the POTM award after their victory.
Akash Deep celebrates a wicket for LSG in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Hailing from Bihar, Akash Deep moved to Bengal to pursue cricket and performed well in the domestic field, then later making it to the India 'A' team. In IPL 2025, he was secured by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹8 crore and played 6 matches.
Akash missed some initial games due to a back injury, and later bounced back to showcase a glimpse of his quality and experience as a fast-medium bowler.
There wasn't any particular "game-changing" performance or moment for him this season, but his contributions were a part of LSG's overall bowling efforts.
Akash IPL 2025 stats:
Matches
Balls
Wickets
BBM
Ave
Econ
6
114
3
2/55
76.33
12.05
5. Shahbaz Ahmed (Lucknow Super Giants)
Shahbaz Ahmed in LSG dressing room post-match. Image | Instagram
A keu all-rounder for Bengal's state team, Shahbaz Ahmed was bought for ₹2.4 crore in the mega auction by Lucknow Super Giants. He played a supporting role in IPL 2025 and provided depth in their squad.
He played only 3 matches, where he came out to bat for a single innings and took 1 wicket in the entire season. While the 2025 season did not see any noteworthy performance, his presence in the squad was enough to back then up and bring flexibility as an all-rounder option.
Major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala
An impact of legal ruling marks a major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Get the complete story here.
For years, the Board of Control for Crock in India (BCCI) has navigated various challenges. However a recent coury order is set to have a major financial impact on the sport's governing body.
This ruling revisits a past chapter involving a former IPL team and a long-standing dispute with them. The decision has arrived after a decade of the case, and brings a major setback for BCCI as Bombay HC orders to pay ₹538 crore to defunct IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala.
Read the full story to know why.
How the BCCI-Kochi Tuskers Kerala dispute began
BCCI authorities, 2025. Image | Facebook
The root of this major legal battle dates back to 2011, when the BCCI terminated the contract of the IPL team Kochi Tuskers Kerala. The team, managed by Kochi Cricket Private Limited (KCPL), had only played in one IPL season.
The BCCI claimed they ended the contract because Kochi Tuskers failed to provide a required annual bank guarantee by a deadline in March 2011. This was seen by the BCCI as a serious breach of their agreement.
However, the team owners had a different view. They argued that their delay was due to several issues, including problems with the stadium in Kochi and delays in getting necessary approvals. They also stated that the BCCI continued to deal with them and even accepted payments for months after the March deadline.
The team owners believed this showed the BCCI had waived or overlooked the deadline, making their sudden contract termination unfair.
Taking the matter to arbitration:
Because they felt the termination was wrong, the Kochi Tuskers owners took the matter to arbitration in 2012. An independent tribunal looked at all the facts. In June 2015, this tribunal ruled in favor of Kochi Tuskers Kerala.
The tribunal specifically directed the BCCI to pay ₹384.83 crore to Kochi Cricket Private Limited (KCPL) for lost earnings and ₹153.34 crore to Rendezvous Sports World (RSW) for a wrongfully cashed bank guarantee. These amounts also included interest and legal costs.
The Financial Fallout: Why ₹538 crore to be paid now?
Bombay High Court. Image | Wikipedia
The BCCI challenged the 2015 arbitration award in the Bombay High Court, arguing it was unfair and that the damages were too high. However, the recent Bombay HC ruling upheld the original arbitration decision.
This means the BCCI is now legally requiredto pay a total of over ₹538 crore, including accumulated interest since 2015, to the KTK owners. This represents a major financial loss and a significant legal defeat for the Indian cricket board.
A single social media activity has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world ahead of IPL 2026 auction. A recent 'hint' from Sanju Samson's manager has intensified the possibility of his transfer to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals in the next season.
Fans are wondering whether this would come true and change the landscape for both the teams in the future, or is it just another false call.
There's been a mixed bag of positive and upsetting reactions in the past 24 hours, but the real question still stands: Will Sanju Samson join CSK for IPL 2026? Check out how Manager's hint fuels mega transfer rumours.
"Time to Move": Samson's recent viral Instagram post
On June 7, Sanju Samson posted a photo on Instagram that begin the rumors. The image featured him alongside his wife, crossing a prominent yellow line on the road. He captioned the post: "Time to MOVE..!!"
This visual cue, combined with the caption and the fact that a Tamil song ('Mun Andhi' from 7 Aum Arivu) was also part of the post, immediately sparked discussion. The comments section was quickly flooded with fans linking the "yellow" color and the "move" message to the Chennai Super Kings.
Comments like "He is definitely moving to CSK" and "Welcome to CSK 💛" can be seen all over the post.
Manager's IPL 2026 hint that sparked Sanju Samson transfer rumours
Sanju Samson's manager's profile (left) and the post he liked on Instagram (right). Image | One Cricket
The intense speculation regarding Sanju Samson moving to CSK for IPL 2026 intensified due to a subtle yet impactful social media action by his manager, Prashob Suvedan. He liked a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), which explicitly stated that Samson might be released fromRajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.
This gets more interesting as the post also claimed CSK having already approached Samson regarding the move.
Therefore, the timing and nature of his manager's digital interaction ignited widespread speculation and put a layer of possibility about this matter.
— Sanju Samson Fans Page (@SanjuSamsonFP) June 16, 2025
🚨 Sanju Samson wants to join CSK, CSK wants Sanju Samson. Talks are on but it is not at all this simple.
RR doesn't want to trade Samson with any CSK's player, if Samson wants to join CSK then he will have to do it through auction. But then in Auction there is KKR who gonna… pic.twitter.com/Dy6mpX1Ke2
From South Africa's 27-year ICC wait to RCB's IPL triumph after 18 years, this year saw some decades-long trophy droughts coming to an end, which raises a question: Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Find out why.
Every now and then, a year comes along that changes sports history. Imagine waiting years, even decades, for your favourite team to win. For fans across the globe, 2025 has turned that dream into reality.
This year has been special, marked by some of the longest trophy droughts in sports finally coming to an end. Teams like South Africa in cricket and Bologna in football have broken long-standing curses, proving that anything is possible.
Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Join us as we explore why 2025 is a year sports fans won't soon forget, and is also termed as "Year of the underdogs."
1. South Africa won an ICC Trophy after 27 years/ 9,862 days
South Africa celebrates their WTC 2023-25 Final victory against Australia. Image | Mint
For nearly three decades, the "chokers" tag clung to the Proteas like an unwanted shadow. Time and again, they reached close to the glory, only to falter at crucial moments. But 2025 changed everything, as they lifted ICC WTC Trophy defeating a strong Australian side in the Final.
South Africa showcased a cricketing masterclass with extraordinary team efforts in a high-stakes final match. From Aiden Markram's century to Temba Bavuma's batting class, they gave it all to earn the standing ovation from the crowd as they walked with pride after the win.
This victory, as Mark Boucher previously said, indeed is the turnaround they needed to inspire future generations and earn global respect as champions that they truly deserve.
They made the world chant "It's time for Africa" with their performance.
2. RCB won their first ever IPL trophy after 18 years/ 6,570 days
RCB lifting the IPL 2025 title after defeating PBKS in the final. Image | NDTV
For 18 painfully long years, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their passionate fans endured a rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak in IPL. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered exceptional, balanced performance this season, finally breaking free of their curse.
The image of Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy, the last major piece missing from his glittering cabinet, was one of the most iconic sportingmoments of this year. It not only signified the team's victory, but also the ultimate reward for loyalty and career-long excellence.
The overall team contribution and management are the key factors that led them to secure their place as champions, shutting all the haters down.
3. Go Ahead Eagles won the KNVB Cup after 93 years/ 33,968 days
Go Ahead Eagles celebrating their KNVB Cup win after 93 years. Image | Instagram
Go Ahead Eagles soared to their first major trophy in 93 years, winning the KNVB Cup in 2025. For generations of fans in Deventer, this was a moment they might have only dreamed of. The emotions outpouring after the victory were sensational.
Their journey in the tournament was an underdog saga, defeating AZ Alkmaar, where they equalised the final match in the 99th minute to take it to penalties, and ultimately winning it from there!
4. Bologna won the Italian Cup after 51 years/ 18,619 days
Bologna lifting the Italian Cup after 51 years in 2025. Image | SportsDesk
Bologna's victory in the Italian Cupafter 51 years was a testament to patience and a perfectly executed season. Their triumph in 2025, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final, was a moment they manifested for years.
Key contributions from players like Don Ndoye, who scored the decisive goal despite returning from injury, and the tactical decisions of the coach, Vincenzo Italiano, brought joy to a city that waited for so long.
5. Crystal Palace won the first ever major trophy (FA Cup) after 119 years/ 43,714 days
Crystal Palace lifting the FA Cup after victory over Man City in 2025. Image | Sky News
Perhaps the most astonishing drought-breaker of 2025 belonged to Crystal Palace. After 119 years, the Eagles finally lifted their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup.
The single decisive goal from Eberechi Eze and crucial saves from goalkeeper Dean Henderson shaped their 1-0 victory over Manchester City FC. This victory proved that even after more than a century, a club's biggest dream can still become reality!
6. Newcastle United won the League Cup after a long wait of 55 years/ 20,367 days
Newcastle United lifting the League Cup in 2025. Image | Instagram
For the passionate supporters of Newcastle United, 2025 brought an end to a 55-year wait for a major domestic trophy as they won the English Football League Cup.
The sight of the Magpies defeating the 10-time champions Liverpool (1-2) was a powerful moment that reinforced belief in their new era. Goals from local hero Dan Burn and Alexander Isak brought the victory home for them.
7. Harry Kane won his first-ever major trophy (Bundesliga) after 32 years/ 11,676 days
Harry Kane celebrating the Bundesliga win in 2025. Image | Instagram
For years, England's most prolific striker, Harry Kane, was burdened by an unfortunate tag: "trophy virgin." Despite his goal-scoring records and individual brilliance, a major team trophy has always slipped away from him.
But 2025 finally saw the narrative shattered as Kane immediately made his mark after joining Bayern Munich, leading them to their 33rd Bundesliga title. He was also the top scorer of the 2024-25 season, having scored 26 goals and 8 assists.
This victory felt like a personal one, putting a line to complete the picture in his football career.
Buzzing to be Bundesliga top goalscorer for the second year in a row and this one’s even more special as it goes alongside the Bundesliga title! Couldn’t have achieved this without the support of my teammates! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WnvIvCf28S
8. Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League after 17 years/ 6,296 days
Tottenham lifting the UEFA Europa League title after 17 years in 2025. Image | Sky News
2025 finally broke Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year trophy drought, as they won the UEFA Europa League. This was a monumental win, bringing the title back to North London.
The tense final against Manchester United saw a crucial goal from Brennan Johnson secure the 1-0 victory. However, the most iconic image was Son Heung-min, the club's long-serving captain, finally lifting a major trophy.
After a decade of dedication and numerous near misses, Son's emotional moment, draped in the Korean flag, was the highlight of his commitment and love for football.
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case following the fatal incident during their IPL victory celebration at Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025. Get full updates here.
On June 4, 2025, what was meant to be a joyous celebration of Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL victory turned into a horrific tragedy outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A stampede occurred amidst massive crowds attempting to gain entry for the victory festivities, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and leaving numerous others injured.
The incident prompted immediate outrage and questions regarding crowd management, event planning, and accountability. Police subsequently filed an FIR against RCB, the event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), alleging various offenses including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and criminal negligence. Several individuals, including RCB's marketing head, were arrested in connection with the case.
Legal Challenges and Court Observations
In response to the criminal case, Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), the entity managing RCB, along with DNA Entertainment Networks and some of their officials, have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIRs. Their petitions contend that they have been falsely implicated and that the incident was not a result of their direct actions.
The petitions are being heard by Justice SR Krishna Kumar. During recent hearings, Justice Kumar has made observations, noting that it is "premature" to definitively conclude that RCB's social media posts inviting the public were the sole or primary trigger for the stampede.
The court has also urged the State not to make further arrests of RCB or DNA officials until the next hearing, signifying a cautious approach to the ongoing legal proceedings.
The State, however, has argued that RCB's invitations led to an uncontrolled gathering, far exceeding the stadium's capacity, contributing to the chaos. The investigation is ongoing, with a Special Investigation Team formed to probe the circumstances.
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