Indian Davis Cup team, which came to Pakistan after 60 years without its top singles players, will have the upper hand in this historic match of World Group One being played under heavy security. The Indian team has never lost to Pakistan in the history of Davis Cup and has won all seven matches.
Confident India eyes victory in Pakistan's grass court challenge in the Davis Cup 2024. Image- myKhel
Meanwhile, Pakistan has fielded its biggest stars Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan who can challenge India while playing on grass courts. Pakistan will be able to challenge India only on grass courts because this is the surface that their top players like. The tennis courts in Islamabad are now fast with slow bounce and hence doubles specialist N. Sriram Balaji has been asked to play the singles match on the first day. He will challenge in this category along with the team's best singles player Ramkumar Ramanathan.
India also had the option of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha but he is taller than Balaji and tall players face problems on grass courts with slow bounce. He has to bend a lot to pick up the ball, which spoils his rhythm. Leander Paes used this strategy very well against the European players who came to India to play Davis Cup.
Balaji also has experience with which he can withstand the pressure of facing Pakistan on its soil. He recently played the Australian Open and attended a week-long camp in Delhi before coming here. While Ramkumar is a serve and volley player and he also likes rough courts. He reached the Newport ATP 250 final on grass court. Ramkumar will start the Indian challenge against 43 year old Aisam.
In the doubles, Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri will face Barkatullah and Muzammil Murtaza. If the score remains 1-1 on the first day, Aisam and Akil can also enter the doubles.
Bengal Cricket Exclusive: Inspired from Anustup Majumdar's journey, Sumanta Gupta wants to achieve bigger things for Bengal
Sumanta Gupta, at 35, is still scoring runs for his club Barisha Sporting Club in C.A.B First Division League. The middle order batter shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Sportz Point.
Imagine working hard for nearly 20 years, enduring pain, sacrifices, and challenges, only to finally see your dream come true, but not being able to hold onto it for long. What would you do next?
What would you do after that?
Option one: you break down and never look at that dream again. Option two: you rise and chase down the dream once again.
Sumanta Gupta recieved his First-class debut cap from Manoj Tiwary. Image | C.A.B
Sumanta had only one choice that day. To leave his favourite batting order and open for Bengal. That did not work out that well for him. But, he knew life was not always fair.
Return to Bengal team for 2024-25 season
Sumanta scored 55 in his return to first-class cricket. Image | C.A.B
But, unlike others, Sumanta Gupta did not complain, and he did not try to give any excuses. He returned to doing what he does the best; scoring runs at club level. Heap of runs in club cricket and Sumanta was called back Vijay Hazare Trophy for Bengal.
After some valuable contributions in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sumanta played his second first-class game against Punjab in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. At Eden Gardens, where he could not handle a firing Saurasthra bowling attack, Sumanta closed the circle by scoring a 55, at his favourite number five position.
Now, after another man-of-the-match performance to take Barisha Sporting Club into the quarter-finals of the C.A.B First Division Championship Playoffs, Sumanta Gupta feels he is blooming late but fine.
"Vijay Hazare trophy gave me confidence:" Sumanta
Sumanta Gupta with coach Laxmi Ratan Shukla during a training session. Image | C.A,B
But, even after two years, does that Ranji Trophy final hurt him?
"You cannot live in the past. The final is gone now. I have lots of things to achieve and win for Bengal cricket," Sumanta Gupta told Sportz Point in an exclusive interview.
"The Vijay Hazare Trophy has given me a lot of confidence and faith in myself. I was able to contribute to Bengal's success in tough situations. This has given me great confidence," Gupta added.
Playing at his favourite number five position
Sumanta Gupta going for a cut shot in a club game. | Image - C.A.B
For Gupta playing in his favourite number five position has helped him a lot this time. He has always played in the middle order in club cricket and playing in the middle order helped him control the game, the way he wanted.
"Firstly, a big thank you to Ruku da (Anustup Majumdar) and Laxmi (Ratan Shukla) da for trusting me again and allowing me to play in the middle order. I hope that I was able to prove myself in the opportunities I got," the man from Birbhum expressed.
After all of this, he is still disappointed for getting a ton in the Ranji Trophy game against Punjab, where he got out on 55.
Sumanta recieving a Man of the match award after a club game between Barisha Sporting and Rajasthan Club. Image | C.A.B
But, at 35, how much he has got left in his tank?
Well, Sumanta has an inspiration to look at in his Bengal dressing room, if he ever needs some motivation. Anustup Majumdar, another later bloomer in Bengal cricket, who saved Bengal enormous times and went on to lead Bengal in the Ranji Trophy after turning 40, is an inspiration to Sumanta.
"First of all, as you know age does not matter to me. I am still fit. Getting run-outs, catching well and running hard between the wickets."
"You have to expect the things God has given you. It does not matter I bloom late, but I have plenty left in me. Look at Ruku (Anustup Majumdar) da, he is an inspiration for all late bloomers like me."
"Ruku (Anustup Majumdar) da tells me that batters mature after 30, and I feel the same thing is happening with me," Sumanta shared.
Sumanta after scoring a hundred in a club match. Image | C.A.B
Just like many other middle-order batters in Bengal, Sumanta too had to wait long to get a chance in the middle order. Because there was someone like Manoj Tiwary performing day and day out for Bengal. But, with Manoj Tiwary and Wriddhiman Saha retiring, can he fill in the boots?
"Replacing someone like Manoj Tiwary is not easy. But, when Manoj (Tiwary) da, himself motivates and guides me, it becomes easier. Last time when we met, Manoj da told me that if I worked hard and stayed fit, I could win matches for Bengal. Things like this give me confidence," Sumanta stated.
"Super League helped me become more mature"
But, saying one thing and scoring consistently for your team, are not the same things. According to Sumanta, the Super League structure in Kolkata Club Cricket has helped him prepare better for tougher situations.
"I feel the Super League has made everyone better. This structure allows you to play against stronger teams more often than not. This has made me a better and more mature batter in the last few seasons," Sumanta told Sportz Point.
Bengal Cricket Exclusive | "Teams sign us to help them win trophies:" Subham Chatterjee after a double ton in CAB first-division pre-quarter-final match
Subham Chatterjee scored 200 from 275 balls against Sporting Union to help Kalighat Club qualify for the quarter-finals of the C.A.B First Division League Qualifier & Championship Play-offs.
Subham Chatterjee is a name that has been floating in Bengal cricket for a long now. Performances in U19 and U23 level had given him a stamp of being the "next big thing" in Bengal cricket.
But, at 29 years of age, the stylish middle-order batter from Asansol has only played one first-class match so far. After his another double ton in a knockout match for Kalighat, Subham now feels he is ready for the bigger stages.
Subham scored 200 from 275 balls against Sporting Union to help them qualify for the quarter-finals of the First Division League Qualifier & Championship Play-offs.
What's the secret of big scores in knockouts?
Subham Chatterjee during a club game. Image | CAB
This was Subham's second double ton in a knockout match in the last three seasons. The middle-order batter always had the knack of scoring in big games for Kalighat. But what is the reason behind that?
The answer is better preparation, Subham told Sportz Point.
"Although I take every game as a normal one, I prepare more for a knockout match," Subham shared with Sportz Point in an exclusive interview.
"From childhood, I knew one thing, if you perform well in a knockout game, you will get noticed. Teams sign players like us to win them big games, and I feel preparing that extra bit for a knockout game helps me do better in these kinds of matches," he added.
Can he fill Manoj Tiwary's gap?
Subham during a club game for Kalighat against East Bengal in 2022-23 season.
In the last decade, Bengal had a strong middle order comprising Manoj Tiwary, Anustup Majumdar, and Wriddhiman Saha, which made it tough for young batters like Subham to find a place in the team.
But, after the retirement of Manoj Tiwary and Wriddhiman Saha, there is a void in the batting lineup which Subham feels he can surely try to fill up.
"There are many middle-order batters like me who are fighting for that place in the middle order. I think I am mature enough as a batter now and ready to take my game to a higher level."
"Obviously, you can not replace a giant of the game like Manoj Tiwary. But surely, if we can help teams win, I feel we will be doing good, " Subham shared.
Meantime, Subham knows it won't be easy for him to straightway get into the team. For that, he now only wants to focus on the controabbles and do what is in his hands.
Subham after a hundred in a club game. Image | CAB
To help him in his progress, Subham this season got the guidance of Anustup Majumdar and Manoj Tiwary, with whom he is sharing the Kalighat dressing room this season. Both the Bengal stars along with Shahbaz Nadeem signed for Kalighat to play this season, which helped him grow as a player.
"Having both Manoj (Tiwary) da and Ruku da (Anustup Majumdar) in the dressing room helps a lot. Because, each day, you are watching them preparing for a game. And, you can learn a lot of things just by observing them."
"Their work ethics is something I want to incorporate into my game, which I believe, surely can help me be consistent for a longer time," Subham expressed.
Three seasons back, Kalighat was demoted to the B Group of First division cricket in Kolkata Club Cricket. From then, they not only came up the ranks but went on to win the First Division Championship as well.
In the last three seasons, they have gone on to win 1 Championship trophy and became runners-up in three tournaments. In this whole journey, Subham was an integral part of the Kalighat club.
"Kalighat made me a more mature cricketer"
Subham had joined the club as a youngster but in these vital years for the Kalighat Club, he has matured into a solid cricketer. Not only that, he also went on to lead the club as well, which was one of the most prestigious moments for the batter.
"I have been lucky enough to see this entire progress of the club and be a part of it. I was fortunate to lead the team as well."
"These seasons have made me mature as a player, and I feel this maturity has given me composure to do well in tough games," Subham told Sportz Point.
Kalighat will face either of Aryan Club or Town Club in the quarter-final, starting from 18th April, 2025.
David Warner is the player with the most fifties (and over) in IPL history. Virat Kohli, with 65 fifty-plus scores, is just one fifty away from equalling Warner's record.
Virat Kohli has 65 fifty plus scores in IPL history. Image | BCCI
Indian Premier League has been one of the toughest yet entertaining cricket leagues in the world since its inception in 2008. Since then, many Indian and overseas batters have gone on to score plenty of runs for their teams. In this article, we will discuss all those batters who have scored the most fifties (and over) in IPL history.
David Warner tops the list with 66 fifties
Currently, former Australian batter David Warner holds the record for the most fifties (and over) scored in IPL history with 66 fifties. Indian legend Virat Kohli follows him on the list with 65 fifties. With his consistency, Virat Kohli can go past Warner any time and become the batter with the most fifties (and over) in IPL history.
Shikhar Dhawan, who is considered one of the best openers in IPL history, has 53 IPL fifties to his name. However, he will not be able to increase that number as he has already hung up his boots.
Among the active player, KL Rahul has the third ost most fifties (and over) and over in IPL history.
Rohit Sharma, with 45 IPL fifties, and KL Rahul with 43 fifties can surely get close to David Warner's number. Rahul has been in tremendous form and has already scored two fifties in IPL 2025. However, Rohit Sharma has struggled to get going this season.
AB de Villiers and Suresh Raina, two of the greatest middle order batters ever to play in Indian Premier League history, also come upon the list with 43 and 40 IPL fifties to their names.
Faf du Plessis (38) is another name among the active cricketers who ranks among the top 10 players with most IPL fifties so far.
The Blues took the lead in the 49th minute of the game through an own goal from the Mariners. However, the 2024-25 ISL League Shield Winners turned the tables around in the 72nd minute when they pulled off the equalizer from the spotkick.
In the added extra time, Mohun Bagan SG netted the winner in the 96th minute to ensure their historic league double: winning the shield and the cup in the same season!
Atletico de Kolkata were the IPL 2014 Champions | Image: X
In the inaugural season, ATK, formerly known as Atlético de Kolkata, were crowned the winner as they defeated Kerala Blasters 1-0 in the final. Mohammed Rafique scored an injury-time goal to win the game for his side under head coach Antonio Lopez Habas. The 2014 season featured eight teams, each playing 14 matches during the regular season.
Who have won the most ISL titles?
ATK have been the most dominant team, having secured the title three times. They were dissolved and merged with Mohun Bagan SG (ATK Mohun Bagan previously), who have won the title twice, in the 2024-25 and in the 2022-23 season.
Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC are the teams who have lifted the titles twice. Hyderabad FC and Bengaluru FC have also won one title each.
Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final Highlights | Mohun Bagan complete the league double, wins the ISL Cup coming from behind | FT MBSG 2-1 BFC
Catch the highlights of the Mohun Bagan SG vs Bengaluru FC ISL 2024-25 Final match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
Tonight, we will bring you all the live updates, news, and live scores of the ultimate showdown between Mohun Bagan SG and Bengaluru FCat the iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Mohun Bagan SG will leave no stone unturned to complete the 'league double' by lifting the ISL Cup after clinching the ISL 2024-25 League Shield, whereas Bengaluru FC will look to avenge their defeat in the 2022-23 season's final to the same opponents and win the Cup.
As the intense drama is all set to unfold tonight for the last time this season, just sit back and enjoy the match as we provide you with all the real-time updates, team news, live scores, and match commentary.
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Apr 12, 2025, 6:20 PM
The photo Mariners have been waiting for!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:42 PM
Thank you everyone!
With the final, our LIVE coverage for Indian Super League 2024-25 comes to an end!
Lots of memories and lots of love from your side as well!
Thank you all for staying with us throughout the season!
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
120'+2' | HERE GOES THE FINAL WHISTLE! | FT MBSG 2-1 BFC
Apr 12, 2025, 4:32 PM
120'+1' | Brilliant Vishal Kaith!
Vishal Kaith came off his line to quickly punch the ball away following a dangerous Noguera cross!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:31 PM
120' | 1 minute added on!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:28 PM
118' | Sivasakthi gets booked
Sivasakthi Narayanan received a booking for elbowing Alberto Rodriguez.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:28 PM
117' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Vinith Vebnkatesh
Out: Naorem Roshan Singh
Apr 12, 2025, 4:25 PM
115' | Way over for Fanai
Fanai sliced a sliding strike following Sivasakthi's cross from the right, but the shot went way over the crosspiece!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:24 PM
114' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Sivasakthi Narayanan
Out: Ryan Williams
Apr 12, 2025, 4:24 PM
112' | Brilliamnt tackle from Apuia!
The ball came back into play following a clearing header from Gurpreet, as Salah was sprinting upwards on a counter. Apuia made a brilliant diving tackle in the middle of the park, dispossessing the player off the ball!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
110' | Yellow for Stewart
Greg Stewart is shown the yellow for distracting the opposition.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:21 PM
109' | Petratos goes wide!
Dimitri Petratos found Stewart's pass inside the box and tried to generate space for him before launching a left-footed shot that sailed past the left post.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:19 PM
108' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Sahal received a long ball from the middle and whipped in an overpowered cross from the right that went wide past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 4:18 PM
108' | Chhetri goes off target!
Sunil Chhetri's free-kick from the edge of the box soared past the wall but went just over the crossbar!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:16 PM
106' | Yellow for Tangri
Deepak Tangri is booked for a foul on Noguera!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:16 PM
106' | The second half of AET begins!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:14 PM
105'+1' | The whistle is blown! | AET HT MBSG 2-1 BFC
The first half of the added extra time ends!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:12 PM
105' | 1 minute added on
Apr 12, 2025, 4:09 PM
102' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Dimitri Petratos
Out: Jamie Maclaren
Apr 12, 2025, 4:06 PM
99' | Alberto makes a clearance
Sunil Chhetri powered a header on target following a corner, but Alberto Rodriguez made a crucial clearance.
Stewart passed it into the box as Sana failed to anticipate it well due to a heavy touch. The ball was swiftly stolen by Maclaren, and he turned quickly before slotting the ball home through Gurpreet's legs with a powerful grounded strike, nutmegging the Bengaluru custodian!
Mohun Bagan are leading!
Apr 12, 2025, 4:02 PM
95' | Apuia gets blocked
Mohun Bagan went on to a counter-attack
Apr 12, 2025, 4:01 PM
94' | Chance for Bengaluru!
This instance nodded to the first goal as Ryan Williams's cross from the right almost went into the box, getting deflected off Alberto's feet. However, Vishal Kaith made an excellent save this time!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:58 PM
91' | Added extra time begins!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:57 PM
Substitution | Bengaluru FC
In: Mohammad Salah
Out: Suresh Singh Wangjam
Apr 12, 2025, 3:55 PM
Substitution | Mohun Bagan SG
In: Deepak Tangri
Out: Subhasish Bose
Apr 12, 2025, 3:53 PM
90'+5' | The regulation time has ended! | MBSG 1-1 BFC
All square after the end of regulation time as we will head on to the extra time!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:52 PM
90'+3' | So close for Maclaren!
Stewart delivered a brilliant through pass from down the middle, which was not very well-anticipated by Maclaren right in front of the goal.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:51 PM
90'+3' | Yellow for Apuia
Apuia received the first yellow for Mohun Bagan for his foul on Noguera a couple of minutes ago.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | 4 minutes of stoppage time added on
Apr 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
90' | Brilliant save from Gurpreet!
Ashique sublimely dribbled in and out on the left before launching a strike that was denied by Gurpreet with a strong hand!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:47 PM
89' | Capo gets booked
Pedro Capo is shown the yellow for obstructing Ashique on his running line.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:44 PM
85' | Yellow for Diaz
The Blues' forward Jorge Pereyra Diaz gets the first booking tonight for a rough foul on Tom Aldred.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:42 PM
83' | That was close!
Ashique delivered a cross into the box from the left, which was headed in by Maclaren. However, the ball deflected off Chinglensana's feet but did not create much danger as it went wide off the goal.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:39 PM
81' | Substitution for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Greg Stewart
Out: Jason Cummings
Apr 12, 2025, 3:37 PM
79' | Williams skies it over
Ryan Williams sliced an ambitious left-footed strike from a distance that soared way over the crossbar!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:36 PM
77' | Sahal goes off target!
Sahal Abdul Samad anticipated the rebound on the edge of the box and unleashed a right-footed curler, but it went just wide off the far post!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:33 PM
74' | So close for Maclaren!
Asish Rai delivered a vicious cross from the right, but Maclaren's free header went over the crossbar from the six-yard box!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:31 PM
72' | GOALLLL! Jason Cummings equalizes from the spot! | MBSG 1-1 BFC
Jason Cummings does it AGAIN!
A mixture of calmness and composure from the Australian!
Cummings slotted his strike with a powerful spotkick that went into the box through the left bottom corner, which Gurpreet failed to keep out despite jumping to the right side.
The Mariners are back in business!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:29 PM
70' | Penalty for Mohun Bagan SG!
Huge appeal from Bagan players!
Cummings's cross was whipped into the box, and Chinglensana made a touch with a well-extended right hand inside the box while trying to mark Maclaren!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:26 PM
68' | Subtitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Jorge Pereyra Diaz
Out: Edgar Mendez
Apr 12, 2025, 3:25 PM
66' | Another chance for Sahal!
Sahal had another attempt from the middle of the box, but Rahul Bheke made a masterful block to deny the Mohun Bagan midfielder again!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:24 PM
65' | Chance for Mohun Bagan!
Sahal Abdul Samad danced through the opposition defenders from the left and took a strike close to the goal, but Fanai made an important tackle in the very last moment!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:20 PM
62' | Substitutions for Mohun Bagan SG
In: Sahal Abdul Samad, Ashique Kuruniyan
Out: Anirudh Thapa, Liston Colaco
Apr 12, 2025, 3:18 PM
60' | Substitution for Bengaluru FC
In: Lalremtluanga Fanai
Out: Namgyal Bhutia
Apr 12, 2025, 3:17 PM
59' | Vishal collects
Vishal Kaith took no risks as he palmed a less powerful strike from Noguera from outside the box.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:16 PM
57' | Chance for Cummings!
Subhasish won the ball in the middle and passed it to Cummings, who generated some space just on the edge of the box before taking a left-footed strike that was tipped away by Gurpreet!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:14 PM
54' | Effort from Edgar
Edgar Mendez located Vishal off his line and unleashed a strike from almost close to the half-way line, but his shot went wide.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:11 PM
52' | Effort from Liston
Liston Colaco took a strike from outside the box, but he failed to gain the power, ending up in an easy collection for Gurpreet.
Apr 12, 2025, 3:08 PM
49' | GOALLLL! Alberto puts it into his own net! | MBSG 0-1 BFC
Ryan Williams sent in a low but powerful cross from the right that deflected off Alberto's feet and diverted into Mohun Bagan's net, leaving Vishal stunned!
Bengaluru are ahead through an own goal!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:06 PM
47' | So close for Manvir!
Jason Cummings whipped in a cross into the box, but Manvir's header went inches off the target!
Apr 12, 2025, 3:05 PM
47' | Brilliant save from Vishal!
What a save from Vishal Kaith!
Noguera dribbled past the defender on the right and passed it to Williams in the middle of the box, whose right-footed strike was denied by Vishal!
Sunil Chhetri powered a header from a close range to the left following Wiliams's cross, but the ball soared past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:47 PM
45'+2' | Brilliant shielding from Suresh
Suresh Singh Wangjam made shielded Maclaren quickly on the line to dispossess him off the ball.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:45 PM
45' | 2 minutes added on to the first half
Apr 12, 2025, 2:44 PM
44' | Effort from Edgar
Edgar Mendez attempted a powerful strike from almost 35 yards out of the goal, but the shot soared past the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:43 PM
42' | Another chance for Mohun Bagan
Cummings sprinted toward the box with the ball as he chipped it forward for Maclaren from between two opposition defenders, but the forward failed to connect it.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:40 PM
40' | Good collection from Vishal!
Vishal Kaith stayed alert in collecting a grounded pass from Ryan Wiliams on the right flank.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:39 PM
38' | Close for Ryan!
Sunil Chhetri drifted the ball to the other end with his header, but Ryan Williams failed to anticipate the ball.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:38 PM
37' | Another block from Subhasish
Ryan Williams unleashed a left-footed strike from the right side of the box, but Subhasish made another crucial block.
Following the second ball, the Bengaluru winger unleashed another strike that curled onto the target, but Vishal had his fingertips on it, denying it from going in.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:36 PM
35' | Noguera goes wide
Alberto Noguera's free-kick from the middle of the park went way wide off the right post.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:35 PM
33' | End-to-end contest so far
The attacks are flooding toward either side of the pitch.
The Mariners had a flashy start, but the Blues have caught up the tempo and managed to keep them under pressure as well.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:31 PM
30' | Chance for Bengaluru
Ryan Williams looked dangerous from the right on a quick counter-attack, but Alberto Rodriguez made a brilliant covering from behind to dilute the danger.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:30 PM
30' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Cummings put forward a through pass into the box, but Jamie Maclaren failed to catch up.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:29 PM
26' | Appeal from Bengaluru
Ryan Wiliams delivered a cross from the right, and Subhasish Bose seemed to have made contact with his hand inside the box, but his hand was adjacent to his body. Convincingly, the referee did not give any penalty.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:27 PM
25' | Clearance from Subhasish
Mohun Bagan skipper Subhasish Bose is staying alert in the defence.
He denied Edgar Mendez on the right to make a crucial clearance.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:24 PM
23' | Chance for Bengaluru!
Namgyal Bhutia whipped in a cross from the left flank, which dipped in and targeted the top corner, but Vishal Kaith made a strong high claim.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:22 PM
22' | Effort from Liston
Liston anticipated a headed clearance from Chinglensana as he unleashed a long-ranger from a distance, but his ambitious effort skied way over the target.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:20 PM
19' | What a brilliant goal-line save from Subhasish!
Subhasish Bose stayed robust on the goal-line to deny a headed effort by Sunil Chhetri following the corner, as Vishal Kaith collected the second ball, which came off Edgar Mendez's effort.
Captain to captain face-off!
Apr 12, 2025, 2:18 PM
18' | Gurpreet stays alert!
Manvir Singh sprinted upwards on the right as he delivered a grounded pass into the box, but Gurpreet made a quick grab to deny Maclaren from taking a chance.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:17 PM
17' | Sunil hits the wall
Sunil Chhetri unleashed a low strike from the free-kick, but the Mohun Bagan wall denied him.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:15 PM
14' | Chance for Mohun Bagan
Colaco sliced a grounded cross from the left into the box as Rahul Bheke anticipated it. However, his clearance did not go past Anirudh Thapa, who attempted a quick strike off the error, but Rahul Bheke redeemed his mistake with a great block.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:13 PM
13' | Straight to Gurpreet
Cummings whipped in the free-kick into the middle of the box, but no other Mohun Bagan player followed it. Gurpreet made a routine collection.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:09 PM
9' | So close for Maclaren!
Jamie Maclaren found the ball following an error from Naorem on the right side of the box, as his powerful right-footed strike was punched away by Gurpreet!
The rebound deflected off Cumming's feet from the six-yard box!
Apr 12, 2025, 2:06 PM
5' | Gurpreet collects
Following a long ball delivered from the middle, Maclaren failed to meet it inside the box. His second attempt was denied by Naorem with a powerful clearance, and Manvir's effort from a close angle on the right was easily collected by Gurpreet.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:05 PM
4' | Good interception from Subhasish
Subhasish Bose made a final-moment interception to dispossess Wiliams off the ball inside the box.
Apr 12, 2025, 2:01 PM
1' | Kick Off!
The Mariners get things underway in the 2024-25 Indian Super League FINAL in Kolkata!
Mohun Bagan are donning their iconic green and maroon shirts, and Bengaluru are wearing their Blue shirts!
— Mohun Bagan Super Giant (@mohunbagansg) April 12, 2025
Apr 12, 2025, 11:58 AM
All to play for!
Apr 12, 2025, 11:56 AM
"Our battle will be legendary"
Apr 12, 2025, 11:54 AM
What a game this is gonna be!
Apr 12, 2025, 11:53 AM
Pre-final Training | MBSG and BFC
Apr 12, 2025, 11:52 AM
Earlier this season
On 28 September 2024, Bengaluru FC crushed Mohun Bagan SG 3-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Edgar Mendez, Suresh Singh Wangjam, and Sunil Chhetri found themselves on the scoresheet.
In the reverse fixture on 27 January 2025, Liston Colaco's only goal avenged the defeat for the Mariners as they beat the Blues 1-0 at the VYBK, Kolkata.
Bengaluru FC Head Coach Gerard Zaragoza, who showed exemplary camaraderie by helping a translate a question for his counterpart Molina, was chuffed about playing the big final in Kolkata.
“We are very motivated for the finals and excited for the game. Everything is fine. We are confident and Kolkata is almost like our second home, because we were here for the Durand Cup. We had a good playoffs and we are looking forward to the grand finale.”
Apr 12, 2025, 11:45 AM
The Masterminds | Jose Molina
Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Kolkata ahead of the final, Mohun Bagan Super Giant Head Coach Jose Molina stressed on the importance of looking forward and not worrying about the past.
“I don’t care about what happened in the past. I am trying to do my best for Mohun Bagan Super Giant. We did well to win the League Shield and we are motivated to win the ISL Cup too. I don’t need extra motivation from the fact that we lost the final last year. We are already motivated enough.”
The live telecast of the Final will be available on the Star Sports 3 TV Channel. The live streaming will also be available on the JioHostar App and website.
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