Mumbai Indians (MI) may have started the 2025 IPL season a bit slow, but they have certainly gained momentum when it mattered the most. After 11 matches, MI, led by Hardik Pandya, has collected 14 points and is in a strong position to reach the playoffs. The team’s middle-order player, Tilak Varma, has been crucial to MI’s recent winning streak. But this time, Tilak Varma stepped away from the cricket field to have some fun.
Tilak Varma vs Vijay Deverakonda Pickleball
Tilak Varma and popular actor Vijay Deverakonda decided to have a friendly competition, but instead of cricket, they faced off in a game of pickleball. Pickleball is a growing sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. The two decided to play a “best of three” match with stakes involved. Deverakonda promised to wear an MI jersey if Varma’s team could win the contest. However, it was the actor who came out on top, defeating Varma’s team 2-1.
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Despite the playful nature of the game, the stakes were high for MI in the IPL. With just a few games left in the season, every match is crucial for their chances to finish at the top of the points table. At the time of writing, MI was in second place, trailing Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and just behind Punjab Kings. A win in their upcoming match against Gujarat Titans could push MI back to the top.
The points table in IPL 2025 has been shifting frequently, and this unpredictability is making the race for the top spots more exciting. MI had briefly been at the top of the table, but RCB overtook them. Then, Punjab Kings moved ahead of MI, which added more pressure to their next few games.
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While fans are eagerly watching the standings, MI’s head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, remains calm. He knows that focusing too much on the table won’t help the team. “There are too many factors we can’t control,” Jayawardene said. He emphasized that the team’s main focus should be on the next game and continuing to play good cricket. The coach believes that the best way to approach the rest of the season is to focus on each match and not worry about what others are doing.
As MI prepares for their next match against Gujarat Titans, their mindset will be clear: play the best cricket they can and take it one game at a time. The rest of the results will fall into place as they continue their fight for the playoffs. This approach, according to Jayawardene, is the only thing that can be controlled.
