Napoli clinched their fourth Serie A title, defeating Cagliari 2-0, propelled by goals from Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku. Despite Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Como, Napoli secured the championship by a single point on the season's final day. Inter now shifts focus to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Luka Modric, Real Madrid's most decorated player, bids farewell to the Bernabeu after 13 years. From a difficult start to becoming a midfield maestro, Modric's vision and playmaking were crucial to Real's success, including multiple Champions League titles. Despite wanting to stay, Real Madrid's new direction leads to his departure, marking the end of an era.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs, marking RCB's first away loss in IPL 2025. Ishan Kishan's explosive 94 propelled SRH to 231/6. Despite a strong start from Salt and Kohli, RCB's chase faltered, leading to a collapse and a final score of 189. Cummins and Malinga starred with the ball, securing a morale-boosting victory for SRH.

Ishan Kishan's brilliant 94 propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a formidable 231 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, securing a consolatory win in their penultimate match. Kishan's heroics however, does not impact SRH's position in the IPL table, as they remain in 8th spot, failing to surpass Kolkata Knight Riders, who remain a point above Hyderabad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad is being played in Lucknow for a certain reason. RCB, currently second in the standings, aim for a top-two finish for the first time since 2016. Virat Kohli's consistent form and the team's overall momentum has fuelled their campaign. Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh off a victory, seeks to end their season positively despite missing the playoffs bus.

The BCCI has announced that tickets for the IPL 2025 playoffs will be available for purchase starting Saturday, with District by Zomato as the official ticketing agency. RuPay cardholders will have exclusive early access on May 24 and 26 for matches in New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, respectively. The IPL 2025 playoffs kick off with Qualifier 1 on Thursday (May 29), at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

Shubman Gill is poised to be named India's Test captain for the upcoming England tour, with KL Rahul or Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Selectors are likely to overlook Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer, while considering Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair. The squad will feature a mix of experienced players and fresh faces in pace and spin departments.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, aiming for a top-two finish for the first time since 2016, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow. Aakash Chopra anticipates a low-scoring affair at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, favoring RCB despite SRH's potential to disrupt the playoff race. Virat Kohli's consistent form bolsters RCB's chances as they seek to regain momentum after a disrupted season.

Punjab Kings' bowling coach James Hopes believes Arshdeep Singh's skills are well-suited for English conditions, citing his ability to swing the ball both ways and bowl reverse swing. Hopes also highlighted Arshdeep's coachability and willingness to experiment, adding that Shreyas Iyer's captaincy has been instrumental in PBKS's success and that he is ready for Test Cricket.

Gujarat Titans, already in the playoffs, aim for a top-two finish against Lucknow Super Giants, who seek a respectable end to their season. GT's strong batting, led by Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan, contrasts with LSG's struggling middle order. Jos Buttler's departure from GT will create an opportunity for another player at No. 3.