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IPL 2025: RCB vs DC — Which Team Will Claim Victory Today?

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 Match Overview
 
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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
 
 (RCB)
 
 and Delhi Capitals
 
 (DC)
 
 lock horns at the
 M Chinnaswamy Stadium
 On Thursday, April 10th,
 
 Match 24
 
 of the ongoing
 
 IPL 2025.
 
 
 
 So far in IPL 2025, RCB has emerged victorious in three of the four games they've participated in. Their latest match saw them triumph over five-time title holders Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium by an impressive margin of 12 runs in a high-scoring encounter. Key contributions came from Virat Kohli and team captain Rajat Patidar who both scored half-centuries, followed closely by Jitesh Sharma’s vital knock of 40* off just 19 deliveries towards the latter part of the innings. This propelled RCB to a total score of 221/5, which proved too much for Mumbai as they were eventually bowled out for 209/9. Notably, Krunal Pandya was instrumental with his bowling, securing himself a well-earned four-wicket haul.
 
 
 The Delhi Capitals remain the sole undefeated team in IPL 2025. Having secured victories in their initial three matches, the squad has been guided admirably by their new leader, Axar Patel. Their latest victory saw them outplay the Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs. Opening batsman KL Rahul delivered a crucial fifty-run performance. Additionally, Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs added valuable contributions through impressive innings, helping Delhi post a total of 183/6. The team then restricted the Yellow Army to just 158/5, ensuring they clinched a trio of consecutive wins in this edition of the tournament.
 
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 RCB versus DC Game Information
 
 
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 Royal Challengers Bangalore versus Delhi Capitals, Game 24, IPL 2025
 
 
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 Venue
 
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 M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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 Date & Time
 
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 Thursday, April 10, 2025
 
 , 7:30 PM (IST)
 
 
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 Details of Live Broadcast and Streaming
 
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 Sports18/Star Sports Network,
 
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 M Chinnaswamy Stadium
 
 Pitch Report
 
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 Over the years, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has proven to be advantageous for batsmen. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the typical first-innings total stands at around 178 runs. Teams batting first have secured wins in forty-one matches, whereas sides chasing down targets have achieved fifty victories. The stadium hosted only one match during the IPL 2025 season. Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a score of 169/8 off twenty overs but were overtaken by the Gujarat Titans who reached the target with eight wickets remaining and thirteen deliveries left.
 
 
 
 
 Also Check:
 
 RCB versus DC Live Score
 
 
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 Head-to-Head Record
 
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 Matches Played
 
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 31
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 Won by
 
 
 
 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
 
 
 
 
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 19
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 Won by Delhi Capitals
 
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 11
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 Tied
 
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 No Result
 
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 First-ever Fixture
 
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 April 30, 2008
 
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 Most-recent Fixture
 
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 May 12, 2024
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 Also Check:
 
 RCB vs DC Records and Stats in IPL
 
 
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 RCB vs DC Predicted Playing 11
 
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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
 
 :
 
 
 
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 Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
 
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 Impact Player:
 
 
 Suyash Sharma
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Delhi Capitals
 
 :
 
 
 
 Jake Fraser-McGurk/Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (WK), Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.
 
 
 
 Impact Player:
 
 Mukesh Kumar
 
 
 
 
 Also Check:
 
 RCB versus DC Dream11 Forecast
 
 
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 RCB versus DC Likely Top Players
 
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 Likely Top Batsman: Rajat Patidar
 
 
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 RCB skipper
 
 Rajat Patidar
 
 Has been performing exceptionally well in IPL 2025. In just four matches, he has accumulated 161 runs with an impressive average of 40.25 and a strike rate of 175. The right-handed batsman delivered a remarkable knock of 64 off 32 balls during the previous match against Mumbai, hitting five boundaries and launching four towering sixes. Buoyed by his recent performance, he heads into the upcoming game on Thursday feeling very confident.
 
 
 
 
 
 Also Check:
 
 IPL 2025 Orange Cap
 
 
 
 
 Likely Top Bowler: Mitchell Starc
 
 
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 Mitchell Starc
 
 Has claimed nine wickets across the initial trio of matches for his fresh team. Notably, this tally features a five-wicket haul versus Sunrisers Hyderabad. Starc excels at the beginning using the new ball and also makes significant strides towards the end. Expect his bowling stint in those critical four overs to play a pivotal role come Thursday.
 
 
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 Today's Match Prediction
 The team bowling first secures victory in the match.
 
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 Scenario 1
 
 
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 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
 
 
 win the toss and bowl
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 PP Score - 60-70
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 <li>
 DC - 200-210
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 <li>
 
 
 Royal Challengers Bengaluru
 
 
 win the match
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 Scenario 2
 
 
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 Delhi Capitals
 
 
 win the toss and bowl
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 PP score - 65-75
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 RCB- 205-215
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 Delhi Capitals
 
 
 
 
 win the match
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 Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
 
 
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IPL 2025: RCB vs DC — Which Team Will Claim Victory Today?

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Match Overview Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium On Thursday, April 10th, Match 24 …

IPL 2025: ISPL Champion Joins Kolkata Knight Riders as Net Bowler, Reports Confirm

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 The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have caused quite a stir during the ongoing IPL 2025 season with an unexpected move. Reports suggest that KKR has chosen to bring in Abhishek Kumar Dalhor as their net bowler. At 26 years old, this player hails from the ranks of the ISPL, having played for the Majji Mumbai team previously.

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 It should be mentioned that Maji Mumbai emerged victorious in the ISPL 2025 season, with Abhishek being pivotal to their championship victory. Throughout the league, Abhishek participated in 19 matches, accumulating 324 runs which included two half-centuries, boasting a striking rate of 214. At 26 years old, he also claimed 33 wickets and is renowned for his outstanding ability to bowl swings.


 The 26-year-old shared a post on their Instagram account featuring a video wherein they conveyed their excitement about joining KKR. In the clip, the fast bowler could be heard stating, "Having played for two seasons in the ISPL, I now have an incredible opportunity with one of the premier teams in the IPL, KKR, as they've invited me to serve as a net bowler. This means a lot to me, transitioning from playing with tennis balls to achieving my aspirations."

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 Ex-India batsman criticizes KKR following defeat against Lucknow
 
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 Aakash Chopra has criticized the strategies being used by
 KKR
 Following their defeat by four runs to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday, the 47-year-old expressed confusion over Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) bewildering decisions regarding their batting lineup. These remarks were shared by Chopra during a discussion on his YouTube channel.


 Chopra stated, "Ramandeep moved up in the batting lineup. Raghuvanshi also climbed up the order, whereas Rinku was pushed down. This team’s batting sequence remains perplexing for me. Whether you're facing five or seven balls, mistakes continue to occur."


 The individual, who is 47 years old, additionally stated, "I humbly ask KKR to position Rinku Singh higher up in the batting order. It’s not always feasible to rely strictly on having a left-right batsman pairing. Should
 Harshit Rana
 If he had been given the strike at the end, you wouldn't have lost by four runs. The run chase would have been successful."

IPL 2025: ISPL Champion Joins Kolkata Knight Riders as Net Bowler, Reports Confirm

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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have caused quite a stir during the ongoing IPL 2025 season with an unexpected move. Reports suggest that KKR has chosen to bring in Abhishek Kumar Dalhor as their ne…

Marsh Explodes Onto the IPL Scene in Stunning Blitz

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In the opening weeks of this IPL season, Mitch Marsh has taken center stage, demonstrating his prowess in one-day cricket following his exclusion from the Test squad.


 Marsh was let go during last summer’s series against India after achieving six single-figure scores in seven innings, and he failed to make the cut for the subsequent Sri Lanka tour.


 He was subsequently excluded from the ODI series in Sri Lanka as well as the Champions Trophy because of "lower back pain and dysfunction," which stemmed from a disc issue he had been dealing with.


 However, Marsh was permitted to join his new IPL team, the Lucknow Super Giants, for a $623,000 contract as a batting specialist alone, and he has demonstrated his worth abundantly.


 The powerful right-hander has scored four half-centuries among his 267 runs, placing him as the second highest run-scorer in the competition. This includes an impressive 81 runs off only 48 deliveries at the top of the order for Lucknow in their most recent match.


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 Marsh maintained his impressive form with the bat, hitting the highest number of boundaries (28 fours), the second-highest count of maximums (15 sixes), and only his fellow player Nicholas Pooran has accumulated more runs in this competition than the "Bison," who is currently excelling.


 Marsh has additionally benefited from the IPL’s sub-rule, allowing him to take a seat and observe following his most recent attempt.


 "I've never felt more driven to accumulate runs; I could simply take a seat and relax," he stated.


 When Matthew Marsh, who captains Australia in T20s, was named on the Cricket Australia contract list for 2025-26, selector head George Bailey expressed optimism about his Test cricket future. He highlighted Marsh’s performance in the IPL as a significant asset.


 "I continue to believe that his batting skills are remarkably thrilling, as he has the ability to completely transform the outcome of a game," he stated.


 If you consider a side such as England and how they approach their cricket matches along with the composition of their squad, I believe his abilities would also prove beneficial.


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 I continue to believe he has a tremendously significant part to undertake.


 He has dealt with some injuries, and toward the latter part of summer, he was dealing with back problems.


 It continues to be discussed whether bowling might or might not have a place in his future international cricket career. I believe he can still play a crucial part in shaping that (T20) squad and ideally lead the team to achieve success at the T20 World Cup.


 
 Mitch Marsh‘s IPL blitzkrieg
 


 5 innings


 265 runs scored off 147 deliveries


 28 fours (the highest number within the IPL)


 15 sixes (the second highest in the IPL)


 4) Most from the IPL


 Highest score of 81

Marsh Explodes Onto the IPL Scene in Stunning Blitz

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In the opening weeks of this IPL season, Mitch Marsh has taken center stage, demonstrating his prowess in one-day cricket following his exclusion from the Test squad. Marsh was let go during last s…

Mitch Marsh's Stellar IPL Performance Sparks Backlash Against Ricky Ponting Over Australian Players' Struggles

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Yet another impressive batting performance from
 
 Mitch Marsh
 
 has assisted the Lucknow Super Giants outlast the Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring thriller within the Indian Premier League. With increased tension mounting on cricket icon
 
 Ricky Ponting
 
 Regarding the ongoing inclusion of Australian duo Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, who once more struggled with the bat in Punjab Kings' 18-run victory against Chennai.


 
 Marsh has been performing exceptionally well.
 
 With the bat in hand, the seasoned Australian all-rounder delivered yet another impressive performance, notching his fourth half-century in just five outings, aiding Lucknow in securing a thrilling four-run victory over Kolkata in a captivating encounter. Marsh unleashed a powerful knock of 81 runs off only 48 balls, featuring five towering sixes, propelling LSG to a formidable total of 238 for three in their allotted twenty overs.

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 The Australian batter received strong support from his compatriot Aiden Markram (47 runs off 28 balls), who opened alongside him, forming an impressive 99-run opening stand. Following Markram’s departure, Nicholas Pooran (87 not out off 36 balls), another team member from the West Indies, took over, continuing the aggressive play. Together, Pooran and Marsh accumulated 71 more runs within just five overs until the Australian player was eventually dismissed at deep point.


 After his recent outstanding performance pushed him to the pinnacle of the run-scoring rankings for this year’s competition, Marsh temporarily soared to the top spot. His cumulative score now stands at 265 runs with an average of 53 this season. Surprisingly, however, Marsh was surpassed by his fellow team member Pooran within the same match. Pooran’s exceptional play boosted his tally to lead the chart with 288 runs and an average of 72.00.


 Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson faced tough times against Marsh, conceding 46 runs from just three overs without taking a wicket. Nevertheless, Kolkata were close to chasing down the substantial target of 239 when skipper Ajinkya Rahane scored an impressive 61 runs off 35 deliveries and Venkatesh Iyer contributed 45 off 29. Despite this strong effort, Kolkata required 24 runs in the final over to win; however, although Rinku Singh managed to hit three fours and a six, they fell narrowly short by only four runs needed.


 The highlight of the day emerged in the subsequent game when Priyansh Arya smashed an incredible 100 off only 39 balls, helping Ponting’s Punjab Kings triumph over the Chennai Super Kings. This remarkable performance by Arya masked a concerning slump in both the top and middle order for Ponting’s team, where the remaining batsmen in the top six managed to score merely 23 runs collectively.

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 This involved Australian duo Marcus Stoinis (4) and Glenn Maxwell (1), who have had ongoing difficulties with their batting this season. Stoinis was dismissed when he top-edged an attempt to strike seamer Khaleel Ahmed towards the boundary. Meanwhile, Maxwell also fell quickly as he was spectacularly taken catch-and-bowl by Ravi Ashwin for just one run.


 Maxwell currently boasts only 31 runs across four matches this season, resulting in an average of 10.33. Meanwhile, Stoinis is struggling even more; his most recent poor performance left him with merely 25 runs in four games, giving him an average of 8.33. Although Maxwell managed to contribute as a bowler by claiming one wicket for 11 runs from two overs at an economy rate of 5.50 per over, Stoinis was less successful, conceding ten runs without taking a wicket in his solitary over.

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 Thankfully for Ponting’s team, a strong finish from Shashank Singh (52 runs off 36 deliveries) and Marco Jansen (an unbeaten 34) helped propel their score from 5-85 earlier to a more formidable total of 6-219. This proved challenging for CSK, particularly as they needed 68 runs off just 25 balls despite the presence of the renowned MS Dhoni. Even after surviving both an LBW decision review and a close run-out attempt by Stoinis, Dhoni managed two consecutive sixes against Lockie Ferguson; however, during this period, Devon Conway had been dismissed for scoring 69 runs off 49 balls.


 Dhoni smashed yet another six, only to be caught soon after for 27 runs from 12 balls, effectively ending CSK’s chances. They ultimately fell far short at 5-201. Even though Ponting's team emerged victorious, their batting problems became glaringly apparent. The poor performances of Stoinis and Maxwell led disgruntled supporters to criticize the Australian coach and debate whether these two players should remain part of the squad.

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Mitch Marsh's Stellar IPL Performance Sparks Backlash Against Ricky Ponting Over Australian Players' Struggles

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Yet another impressive batting performance from Mitch Marsh has assisted the Lucknow Super Giants outlast the Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring thriller within the Indian Premier League…

Did a Wrong Coin Toss Cost PBKS the Game? Shreyas Iyer Weighs In

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 Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer said there was no dew on the day in Mullanpur. Hence, bowling second wasn’t very tough for the Rajasthan Royals in the evening game, making the 206-run chase a tough ask for the flying Punjab, who slumped to a 50-run defeat on Saturday, April 5.


 Yashasvi Jaiswal
 ‘s 67 and Riyan Parag’s late flourish with an unbeaten 43 powered Rajasthan to a whopping 205/4, the highest total at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur.


 In reply, Punjab faltered under pressure, managing just 155/9 as their homecoming turned sour.


 Iyer said that there were a lot of learnings from the defeat to Rajasthan, in the bowling and batting departments specifically.


 “Many things to learn from this game. Today, there was no dew. We cannot be blaming that. We need to go back to the drawing board and see the videos of where we were not able to execute with the bowling,” Iyer said while speaking at the post-match presentation.


 “In the batting, we could be focusing on building partnerships. We also lost back-to-back wickets. It is not easy for a new batter to get going,” Iyer added.


 The captain of Punjab praised the 24-year-old Nehal Wadhera for his aggressive fifty under pressure, keeping Punjab in the game after they had been reduced to 43/4 during the powerplay.


 “Phenomenal batting under pressure. He took some time, he was able to analyse and was able to charge on the loose balls,” Iyer said.


 Rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal’s return to form with a sparkling half-century and fiery blows from Jofra Archer spoiled Punjab’s homecoming as Rajasthan bagged a handsome 50-run victory.


 Once RR built a tall 205/4 around Jaiswal’s stroke-filled 67, it was never going to be easy for PBKS, and they were limited to 155/9. Wadhera played a lone hand with a 41-ball 62 for them.


 Archer (3/25), pacer Sandeep Sharma (2/21), and spinner Maheesh Theekshana (2/26) bowled with precision as well, while Kumar Kartikeya and Wanindu Hasaranga provided fine support.


 Punjab next face the Chennai Super Kings at home on Tuesday and a win over the misfiring five-time champions will ensure they remain in the top half of the table.


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 IPL 2025
 
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Did a Wrong Coin Toss Cost PBKS the Game? Shreyas Iyer Weighs In

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Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer said there was no dew on the day in Mullanpur. Hence, bowling second wasn’t very tough for the Rajasthan Royals in the evening game, making the 206-run chase a toug…

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Stunned as MI Retires Out Tilak Varma for Mitchell Santner; Coach Clarifies the Move

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 In an IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday evening, Mumbai Indians required 24 runs from their final seven balls to triumph over the Lucknow Super Giants. With seasoned batsmen Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya holding fort for MI—the five-time champions—a surprising twist occurred when they opted to retire Tilak, who specializes as a batter. Instead, they brought in Mitchell Santner, primarily known for his skills with the ball as a left-arm spinner.


 It appeared that the choice wasn't received favorably by
 MI
 batting star
 Suryakumar Yadav
 Initially, he appeared puzzled as head coach Mahela Jayawardene explained the rationale behind it.


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 When Tilak was at 25 runs from 23 balls, MI decided to implement their strategy by retiring him out.


 The shift did not yield notable results since Santner scored only 2 runs from 2 deliveries, and MI ended up losing the match with a score of 191/5 while aiming for 204.


 The MI skipper, Hardik Pandya, subsequently mentioned that it was an "inevitable" choice because although Tilak put in great effort, he struggled to hit boundaries.


 "I believe that was quite clear. We required some crucial hits, but Tilak wasn’t able to deliver them. As they often say in cricket, sometimes despite your best efforts, things just don’t come together," Pandya stated.


 Thus, Tilak joined an exclusive list as the fourth batsman in IPL history to be retired out, following Ravichandran Ashwin, Atharva Taide, and Sai Sudharsan.


 Jayawardene tackled the contentious issue during his interaction with the press, voicing similar sentiments as Pandya.


 He simply wanted to proceed, but he couldn't," stated Jayawardene. "We waited until the final overs, thinking that since he had faced some deliveries, he would be capable of getting those shots done. However, towards the end, all I could think about was needing a fresh player who wasn't tired, as he seemed to be having difficulty.


 Keep up-to-date with the newest information and stories.
 
 IPL 2025
 
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 schedule
 ,
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 , top run-scorers (
 
 IPL
 
 Orange Cap
 ), and top wicket-takers (
 
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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Stunned as MI Retires Out Tilak Varma for Mitchell Santner; Coach Clarifies the Move

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In an IPL 2025 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday evening, Mumbai Indians required 24 runs from their final seven balls to triumph over the Lucknow Super Giants. With seasoned batsmen Tila…

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants Triumph in Thrilling High-Scoring Battle Against Mumbai Indians

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 The bowling display from the Lucknow Super Giants limited the five-time champions Mumbai Indians to just 191 runs, leading to a 12-run victory for the host team at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.


 Pursuing an enormous target of 203 runs, the Mumbai side had a slow beginning as they lost their initial two wickets within just ten deliveries during the second inning. Initially, Will Jacks scored only 5 runs off 7 balls before being dismissed; at this point, the team’s score stood at 11. Shortly after, Ryan Rickleton made 10 runs from 5 balls but also ended up getting out when the score reached 17.


 During the pursuit, Suryakumar Yadav (scoring 67 runs from 43 deliveries) and Naman Dhir (accumulating 46 runs off 24 balls) led the run-getting charts for the team based in Mumbai.


 The team captain Hardik Pandya (scoring 28 runs off 16 deliveries) and left-handed batsman Tilak Varma (contributing 25 runs in 23 balls) managed to pile up significant scores for their squad; however, these efforts fell short as they ended up losing the match by 12 runs.


 
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 During the 19th over, Tilak got retired out following an innings that saw him score 25 runs, aided by two boundaries. At this point, the team required 24 more runs from just seven deliveries left.


 In the final over delivered by right-handed fast bowler Avesh Khan, the team captained by Hardik Pandya required 22 runs to win. Despite giving away a six on the opening delivery of the 20th over, Avesh allowed just nine runs from his total of six deliveries.


 In the match led by Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur (1/40), Akash Deep (1/46), Avesh Khan (1/40), and Digvesh Rathi (1/21) claimed one wicket each during their individual spells of four overs apiece.


 In the earlier part of the game, Pandya secured the win during the coin toss and decided to have his team bowl first. However, MI’s bowling lineup faced immediate strain when Marsh and Markram provided LSG with a rapid kickoff. This duo achieved a fifty-run milestone within just 5.1 overs and pushed their score up to 69 by the conclusion of the power play period.


 Mitchell Marsh took charge as an aggressive force, scoring 60 runs from just 31 deliveries, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes. He concluded his knock after being caught and bowled by Vignesh Puthur following their collaborative effort of putting together a 76-run partnership at the start, alongside Markram.


 Nicholas Pooran, who has been performing exceptionally well this season, failed to leave his mark and was bowled out by Hardik for just 12 runs. LSG’s skipper Rishabh Pant's batting woes persisted as he was sent off by Pandya for only 2 runs, putting LSG at 107/3 in 10.4 overs.


 Aiden Markram continued to anchor the innings and found a reliable partner in Ayush Badoni, who chipped in with a quick 30 off 19 balls before being dismissed by Ashwani Kumar. Markram went on to score a composed 53 off 38 deliveries, hitting two fours and four sixes.


 David Miller contributed vital late scores with a swift 27 but was caught out by Pandya, who subsequently achieved his fifth wicket by bowling Akash Deep for a duck.


 Pandya came back with bowling stats of 5/36 from his four overs, keeping Mumbai Indians competitive. The remaining wickets were taken by Vignesh Puthur, Ashwini Kumar, and Trent Boult.


 Summary of the match: The Lucknow Super Giants scored 203/8 with contributions from Mitchell Marsh who made 60 runs and Aiden Markram scoring 53 runs, while Hardik Pandya took 5 wickets for 36 runs. In response, the Mumbai Indians managed to reach 191/5 thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s 67 runs and Naman Dhir’s 46 runs, but were restricted by Digvesh Rathi taking one wicket for just 21 runs.

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IPL 2025: Sai Sudharsan Shines with Unmatched Powerplay Performance for GT

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 In Ahmedabad (Gujarat), India, on Saturday, Sai Sudharsan from the Gujarat Titans maintained his impressive performance during the IPL with an outstanding fifty against the Mumbai Indians (MI). This achievement marks yet another milestone for him in powerplay batting, setting a new record within the tournament’s history.
 
 
 In the game against MI, Sudarshan delivered an impressive performance with 63 runs off 41 deliveries, including four fours and two sixes. He maintained a striking rate of 153.66 throughout his innings.
 
 
 Following his performance for PBKS, Sudharsan scored 74 runs off only 48 deliveries. Currently, he stands as the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL 2025 season, having amassed 137 runs at an average of 68.50 and maintaining a striking rate of 167.07, with his top score being 74.
 
 
 According to CricViz Analyst data, Sudharsan has faced 22 deliveries during the powerplay and been out just three times. He boasts the highest batting average—110—in this period among all IPL batsmen with at least 20 innings; he’s closely trailed by Kevin Pietersen (98) and Travis Head (71).
 
 
 In his past six outings in the IPL, Sudharsan has amassed 395 runs with an impressive average of 79.00 and maintains a striking rate exceeding 170. During this period, he has notched one century along with four half-centuries, culminating in a top score of 103.
 
 
 At the outset of the game, MI secured victory in the coin toss and decided to field first. The opening duo for GT, Shubman Gill (scoring 38 off 27 deliveries including four boundaries and one six), along with Sai Sudarshan, set a strong foundation with their partnership worth 78 runs. Further consolidating their innings was another fifty-run alliance formed by Sai Sudarshan and Jos Buttler (who scored 39 from 24 balls featuring five fours and one six). Notably, Sai Sudarshan anchored an impressive inning of 63 runs from 41 balls, adding four boundaries and hitting two sixes. Despite being at 179/4 earlier on, GT experienced a slight downfall toward the conclusion of their innings, ultimately finishing at 196/8 after twenty overs.
 
 
 Skipper Hardik Pandya (2/29) stood out as the most effective bowler for MI, with Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Satyanarayana Raju claiming one wicket apiece. (ANI)
 
 
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IPL 2025: Shardul Thakur Stumbles, Hazlewood Eyes Climb as Top 5 Purple Cap Contenders Battle It Out

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 No alterations occurred among the leading wicket-takers of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 following the game between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 1. The pitch favored the batsmen, thus an in-form
 Shardul Thakur
 ended up paying dearly after giving away 39 runs in just three overs. Unable to reclaim the purple cap from Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) left-arm chinaman bowler
 Noor Ahmad
 .


 In the meantime, two fresh entries made their way into the top 10 rankings. LSG’s sole wicket-taker versus PBKS, the enigmatic spinner Digvesh Rathi, claimed two more scalps to secure the seventh spot. His victims included opening batsmen Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Despite being selected at his base price of ₹30 lakh, this bowler gave away 30 runs off his four-over spell as a part of his contribution. Additionally, he faced a penalty equivalent to 25 percent of his match fee along with receiving one demerit point for violating the IPL Code of Conduct when he used a notebook-style celebration directed towards Aryan.


 Arshdeep from PBKS climbed up 19 positions to secure the ninth rank after taking three wickets against LSG. He bowled out LSG’s opening batsman Mitchell Marsh in the very first over. Subsequently, he also took down Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad. This southpaw paceman allowed only 43 runs off his four-over spell, assisting his team in limiting LSG's score to 171 for seven wickets.

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 IPL 2025 Purple Cap Leaderboard:
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 <h2>
 Position
 </h2>
 </td>
 <td>
 <h2>
 Player
 </h2>
 </td>
 <td>
 <h2>
 Wickets
 </h2>
 </td>
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 <h2>
 Matches
 </h2>
 </td>
 <td>
 <h2>
 Economy
 </h2>
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 <h2>
 Average
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 <td>
 <h2>
 Best bowling figues
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 1.
 </td>
 <td>
 Noor Ahmad (CSK)
 </td>
 <td>
 9
 </td>
 <td>
 3
 </td>
 <td>
 6.83
 </td>
 <td>
 9.11
 </td>
 <td>
 4/18
 </td>
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 <tr>
 <td>
 2.
 </td>
 <td>
 Mitchell Starc (DC)
 </td>
 <td>
 8
 </td>
 <td>
 2
 </td>
 <td>
 10.04
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 <td>
 9.62
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 <td>
 5/35
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 3.
 </td>
 <td>
 Khaleel Ahmed (CSK)
 </td>
 <td>
 6
 </td>
 <td>
 3
 </td>
 <td>
 7.91
 </td>
 <td>
 15.83
 </td>
 <td>
 3/29
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 <td>
 4.
 </td>
 <td>
 Shardul Thakur (LSG)
 </td>
 <td>
 6
 </td>
 <td>
 3
 </td>
 <td>
 10.22
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 <td>
 15.33
 </td>
 <td>
 4/34
 </td>
 </tr>
 <tr>
 <td>
 5.
 </td>
 <td>
 Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
 </td>
 <td>
 5
 </td>
 <td>
 2
 </td>
 <td>
 5.25
 </td>
 <td>
 8.40
 </td>
 <td>
 3/22
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 Expected changes following the RCB versus GT match
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 A shift in the top five is anticipated when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off against Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 2 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. With five wickets from just two matches, RCB’s leading bowler Josh Hazlewood ranks sixth right now. Another wicket would elevate him into the top five. Should he claim additional scalps, he could overtake both Khaleel Ahmed of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Deepak Chahar of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).


 
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 "It seemed like the Punjab curator was working on this pitch": LSG mentor Zaheer Khan enraged by Lucknow’s pitch preparation favoring the Punjab Kings


 Additionally, GT’s left-arm spinner Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore has the potential to climb higher up the rankings. At present, he stands at number 12 with four wickets under his belt. Securing a few more wickets could elevate him to the top five. On the other hand, RCB fast bowler Yash Dayal and off-spinner Krunal Pandya, both boasting three wickets each, also stand a chance of improving their positions in the leaderboard.

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"The middle order batters are experienced, dangerous and explosive": Ajinkya Rahane backs KKR batters to deliver after opener

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 Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 23 (ANI): Defending champions
 Kolkata Knight Riders
 suffered a 7-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of TATA
 IPL 2025
 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, as per the
 KKR
 press release.
 
 
 Skipper
 Ajinkya Rahane
 led from the front with a scintillating 56 runs in 31 balls to get
 KKR
 off to a blistering start, before the team stumbled in the middle overs, posting a total of 174/8.
 
 
 Despite the result in the opening game, captain Rahane is confident that the batting unit will bounce back. He said, "The guys who are batting in the middle order are experienced, dangerous and explosive players. They have handled many situations like this in the past. It's always about giving them the freedom and allowing them to go out there to play their game."
 
 
 "When that works out, it looks good. It didn't work out today and that's okay, it's going to happen. It's a long tournament; we're going to back every individual", he added while addressing the media during the post-match press conference.
 
 
 Reflecting on his performance with the bat, the experienced campaigner shared, "For me, it's all about contributing to the team. Whatever runs I score, it's always for the team and that's what matters to me. I would prefer scoring those runs and ending up on the winning side."
 
 
 Rahane also shed some light on the opening combination for
 KKR
 , He stated, "We have batters who like to go after the bowlers. Quinton de Kock has been a dangerous player in this format. He has scored runs at the top of the order. Sunil (Narine), we all know he had a brilliant season and he's been doing well. As a team, we believe that de Kock and Narine can be a dangerous opening pair."
 
 
 Kolkata Knight Riders
 will look to bounce back when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara
 Cricket
 Stadium in Guwahati on March 26. (ANI)
 
 
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"Magical Inning Erupts": Shikhar Dhawan Cheers Virat Kohli's Historic 400th T20I Match

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 New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): In this
 IPL
 The 2025 season kickoff match featuring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB),
 Virat Kohli
 delivered a brilliant performance, remaining undefeated at 59*, which both stabilized RCB's innings and celebrated his noteworthy achievement of playing his 400th T20 match.
 
 
 Shikhar Dhawan
 ,a previous cricket player and analyst, was providing commentary for the game and found himself praising Kohli's outstanding play.
 
 
 "What an amazing inning Virat has played, such a big match for him playing in his 400th T20. Ishq mai jeetane ke liye kaafi hu, mai akela hi Zamane ke liye kaafi hu. Dil khol kar tum mujhe kharch karo bacho, mai akela hi run banane ke liye kaafi hu,"
 Shikhar Dhawan
 said while doing commentary on JioHotstar.
 
 
 This served as a heartfelt tribute to Kohli's achievement. The line emphasized Kohli's ability to make a significant impact and carry the team with his brilliance.
 
 
 Shikhar's words were more than just praise; they highlighted Kohli's consistency and immense contribution to T20 cricket. The Shayari perfectly captured the respect Shikhar has for Kohli, not only as a fellow cricketer but also as a constant source of inspiration in the game.
 
 
 Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off the
 Indian Premier League
 (
 IPL
 ) 2025 with a statement 7-wicket win against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. Rajat Patidar began his RCB captaincy reign with the sweet taste of victory, while Ajinkya Rahane had to settle for defeat in his first game as KKR skipper.
 
 
 KKR batted first and posted a target of 175 for RCB, captain Rahane was the top scorer for KKR with 56 runs, and KKR struggled in the first three overs where they lost De cock. After losing the first wicket Rahane and Narine built a strong partnership of 103 runs which was later broken by Rasikh Salam. Josh Hazelwood and Krunal Pandya then took wickets at regular intervals and restricted KKR to 174 runs.
 
 
 In the quest for 175, Phil Salt (56) and
 Virat Kohli
 (59*) gave an explosive beginning to Bengaluru. The Englishman took on the role of the aggressor, while Kohli was fierce with the few deliveries he faced during the powerplay. With Salt's merciless batting, RCB surged to 80 by the end of the powerplay without losing a wicket, marking their second-highest score in the history of the lucrative league.
 
 
 Kohli remained not out and finished the game along with Liam Livingstone in the 17th over. Biref Score: Kolkata Knight Riders 174/8 (Ajinkya Rahane 56, Sunil Narine 44; Krunal Pandya 3-29) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 177/3 (
 Virat Kohli
 59*, Phil Salt 56; Sunil Narine 1-27). (ANI)
 
 
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New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): In this IPL The 2025 season kickoff match featuring Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Virat Kohli delivered…

Travis Head Predicts Stellar 2025 for Abhishek Sharma in IPL Renewal

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 Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Travis Head is delighted about the growth of his opening partner Abhishek Sharma's prominence in international cricket. He looks forward to further strengthening their partnership to lay a solid base for the team during the IPL 2025 season.
 


 In the previous edition, Head emerged as the top run-scorer for the team, accumulating 567 runs which included four fifty-plus scores and one century. Meanwhile, Abhishek came close, scoring 484 runs featuring three fifties. Additionally, he demonstrated his prowess on the global arena representing India.


 Prior to their opening match against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, Head expressed his thoughts on the team's lineup and atmosphere.


 "It feels great to return and having witnessed quite a few impressive performances over the past year. Here's hoping for an equally successful beginning this time around so we can maintain the positive energy from before. Abhi (Abhishek Sharma), who has experienced remarkable progress during these twelve months, seems to perform exceptionally well internationally as compared to his previous form. I am excited at the prospect of backing him yet again; I believe he'll continue excelling significantly. Ideally, I would also like to kick off strongly myself. The key is simply maintaining our earlier approach—keeping things laid-back but with high expectations that everyone gets a chance to shine," he stated.


 The Australian batsman stated that SRH is not depending on just one person but counting on the entire team to perform during the tournament following their runner-up finish in the previous season.


 "Pat (Cummins) and Dan (Vettori) create a laid-back atmosphere. No single player is expected to carry the load; it’s a collective responsibility. With plenty of experience among us both as batters and bowlers, our initial focus will be building that rhythm and consistency. Although I've had solid training over the past three days, these matches can be grueling, and success isn’t assured. Here’s hoping for an impressive start," Head concluded.

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No Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube As Impact Player? CSK's Likely Playing XI Against Mumbai Indians

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 Chennai Super Kings
 will face arch-rivals
 Mumbai Indians
 in their first match of
 IPL 2025
 on Sunday (March 23) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The
 Ruturaj Gaikwad
 -led side, which failed to qualify for IPL playoffs last year, would like to get the better of the Mumbai Indians in front of home fans and make a memorable start in the new season of the world’s richest franchise cricket league. Unlike the Mumbai Indians, CSK will have a full squad available for selection, but due to the presence of multiple star players, they have a problem of plenty to choose from.


 Captain Gaikwad, after topping the run scorers list last season, will open the innings once again, but it will be interesting to see who out of
 Rachin Ravindra
 and
 Devon Conway
 partners him. Going by the current form, Rachin seems to be an obvious choice, but Conway’s IPL record for CSK is magnificent, and it will be very hard to neglect him.


 
 Also read:
 MI’s likely playing XI against CSK
 


 Ajinkya Rahane batted at No. 3 for CSK in IPL 2024, but this time they have the option to choose between
 Rahul Tripathi
 , Deepak Hooda and Vijay Shankar. All three are quality Indian players and can be a great addition to the top order.
 Shivam Dube
 was excellent for CSK as a No. 4 batter last season, and he is all set to continue at the same position.


 In the IPL 2025 mega auction, CSK signed England all-rounder
 Sam Curran
 , who in the last couple of years has improved his batting a lot, which is why there is a high possibility that he could be seen batting at No. 5.


 For the lower middle-order and finisher role, CSK have the trio of
 Ravindra Jadeja
 ,
 MS Dhoni
 and
 Ravichandran Ashwin
 .


 Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who was retained for Rs 13 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, will lead the team’s fast bowling attack and will have uncapped Indian pacer Anshul Kamboj and left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed for support.


 For the match against Mumbai Indians in Chennai, where spinners usually get more assistance than any other venue, CSK could unleash Noor Ahmed as well. The premier Afghanistan spinner was signed for Rs 10 crore by the Chennai-based franchise in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year.


 
 CSK’s likely playing XI for the IPL 2025 match against the Mumbai Indians:
 
 Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.


 
 Impact players:
 
 Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Andre Siddarth, Mukesh Choudhary

No Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube As Impact Player? CSK's Likely Playing XI Against Mumbai Indians

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Chennai Super Kings will face arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in their first match of IPL 2025 on Sunday (March 23) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Ruturaj Gaikwad -led side, which faile…

IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya Announces Suryakumar Yadav as Captain for Mumbai Indians Clash Against CSK

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 Hardik Pandya
 confirmed
 Suryakumar Yadav
 will lead
 Mumbai Indians
 (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL)
 IPL
 In the 2025 opening match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on March 23.


 MI captain Hardik won't play in the first match as he has to serve a one-game suspension carried over from the previous season.


 Jasprit Bumrah will also be absent for the initial match because of an injury.


 Hardik was kept by MI for INR 16.35 crore. Under his captaincy, MI managed to secure victory in just four out of their 14 games during IPL 2024, accumulating 8 points, which placed them at the bottom (10th) of the table.


 Hardik was kept by MI for INR 16.35 crore.


 The initial two matches of MI in IPL 2025 will be held outside their home ground – they'll play at Chennai against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23 in Chennai, followed by a trip to Ahmedabad for a clash with Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 29.


 The inaugural home game of MI at the Wankhede Stadium will see them playing against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 31. Following this, they will travel to Lucknow to take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 4, after which they will return home to face the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on April 7.


 
 
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Hardik Pandya confirmed Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians (MI) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL In the 2025 opening match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium …

RR's Teen Sensation Vaibhav Suryanshi Blasts Through Hits During Training Session

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Jaipur (Rajasthan), India - On March 17th, ANI reported that the 13-year-old RR batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who holds the title of being the youngest IPL participant from India, demonstrated…

Rajasthan Royals Snatch Thriller Win Over CSK as Ruturaj Gaikwad Exposes Fielding Flaws

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 Guwahati (Assam), India, March 31 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (
 RR
 ) initiated their Indian Premier League (
 IPL
 In the 2024 campaign, they secured an exciting 6-run win against Chennai Super Kings.
 CSK
 ) in Guwahati. Despite an scorching 81 runs off just 36 deliveries from
 Nitish Rana
 ,
 CSK
 made a comeback with the ball, restricting the Royals to 182/9. However, their batting unit fell short in the chase, leaving captain
 Ruturaj Gaikwad
 to reflect on the key moments that cost them the match.
 
 
 Speaking after the game, Gaikwad admitted that
 CSK
 could have been more proactive in the field, especially during Rana's explosive innings.
 
 
 "In the powerplay, during their batting, Nitish [Rana] batted well, but we were not proactive. He was going behind square, so we had to be more ahead. It is always about one hit, and we were one hit away from crossing the line. We gave 8-10 runs in misfields, and that is something we are looking to improve but that is something that is costing us," Gaikwad said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.
 
 
 Despite the loss, the
 CSK
 skipper remained optimistic about their batting approach and praised his bowlers for their effort in the latter half of Rajasthan's innings.
 
 
 "180 was chaseable. It was still a good wicket. If you timed the ball well, it was a good wicket. I was happy towards the end of the innings, after the score they had in the powerplay, they were looking at 220-230," he added.
 
 
 Gaikwad also spoke about his batting position and the team's strategy, particularly the decision to have Rahul Tripathi take on an aggressive role while he moved down the order.
 
 
 "Over the years, we had Ajinkya batting at 3 and Rayudu taking care of the middle order. We thought it is better I come back one step. Rahul is known for playing aggressive roles and he can free himself up. Not much difference anyway, so I am getting to bat in the first or second over itself (smiles). Till now, no discussions have happened about me batting at three. It was decided during the auction time and I was convinced about that. I have no problem. I can take risks, rotate strike when needed - that is what you want when you have Shivam [Dube]," Gaikwad explained.
 
 
 The
 CSK
 captain also acknowledged the positives in their bowling attack, particularly the performances of Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, and Ravindra Jadeja. However, he emphasized the need for better fielding to build pressure on opponents.
 
 
 "Lots of positives - Noor, as usual, bowling well, Khaleel is bowling well, and Jaddu bhai bowled well. You need that sort of momentum in the bowling department when you get a wicket to build pressure. Not happening since the last game. Once fielding comes together, we will be a really good side," he concluded.
 
 
 With a long flight ahead and a chance to regroup,
 CSK
 will now focus on improving their execution as they aim to bounce back in their next fixture against Delhi Capitals on April 5 in Chennai.
 
 
 Coming to the match,
 CSK
 opted to bowl first after winning the toss. After Jaiswal was dismissed early, an 82-run stand between Sanju Samson (20 in 16 balls, with a four and a six) and
 Nitish Rana
 (81 in 33 balls, with six fours and six fours). Later on, skipper Riyan Parag (37 in 28 balls, with two fours and two sixes) held one end steady, but he kept running out of partners. In the end,
 RR
 was restricted to 182/9 in their 20 overs.
 
 
 Noor Ahmed and Matheesha Pathirana (2/28) each were the pick of the bowlers for
 CSK
 . Khaleel Ahmed (2/38) also delivered a fine spell for
 CSK
 .
 
 
 During the run-chase,
 CSK
 Lost Rachin Ravindra cheaply for a duck. After that, Rahul Tripathi (scoring 23 off 19 deliveries, including two boundaries and a six) formed a 46-run alliance with the captain.
 Ruturaj Gaikwad
 . Shivam Dube (18 off 10 deliveries, including one four and two sixes) and Vijay Shankar (nine runs in six balls) were dismissed quickly, leading to
 CSK
 to 92/4. Gaikwad did score a fighting 63 in 44 balls, with seven fours and a six, but his wicket changed the game for
 CSK
 , leaving them out at 129/5 in 15.5 overs. MS Dhoni (16 in 10 balls, with a four and a six), Ravindra Jadeja (32* in 22 balls, with two fours a six) and Jamie Overton (11* in four balls, with a six) tried their best, but
 CSK
 fell six runs short at 176/6 in their 20 overs.
 
 
 Wanindu Hasaranga (4/35) was the pick of the bowlers for
 RR
 While Sandeep Sharma and Jofra Archer took one wicket apiece.
 
 
 With this win,
 RR
 Finally have two points preceding their name and currently sit in the ninth position on the points table.
 CSK
 It stands at the seventh position with one victory and two defeats. (ANI)
 
 
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 On Sunday, Indian fast-bowling stalwart Umesh Yadav commented on the lifting of the saliva ban in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He mentioned that this change would be beneficial for bowlers in limited-overs cricket, particularly when using a brand-new ball. This statement was made from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, as reported by ANI on March 30.
 
 
 Umesh attended an AstroLawn event in Greater Noida.
 
 
 Regarding the saliva ban, Umesh stated, “It could have an impact on white-ball cricket. However, it really hinges on the circumstances, as some evening games get damp from dew, making spit less relevant then. With a fresh ball, though, spit plays a crucial role... Thus, I believe this return is quite positive. It will greatly benefit fast bowlers.”
 
 
 Regarding Jasprit Bumrah, the lead pacer for India, Umesh stated that he is presently the finest bowler of this era, entirely due to his "dedication, training, and strategic mindset."
 
 
 "When you have that talent, it is important to showcase it. When Bumrah came, and the way he has grown, he has always tried to do better. That is why he is here at this level. It is his hard work, practice and thinking that have brought him here. When he started in the IPL and worked with Lasith Malinga, his Yorker got better. He learnt a lot within such a short time and now he is the best fast bowler of this generation," said Umesh about his teammate.
 
 
 Speaking of if the T20s have become excessively batting-friendly, Umesh said that the format will always be batter friendly as the ball does not get worn out much and there is barely any reverse swing.
 
 
 "T20 was always dominant for batters. The ball does not swing or reverse during 20 overs. The ball does not get that worn out in T20s. The white ball does not move much, and wickets are often flat. If you do not execute well in T20s, you will go for runs. If one focuses on their execution and line or length, they get rewarded too. If a team scores 280, it could be because of poor execution. It will forever remain a batter-dominated game. In IPL, teams would be aiming to score as much as possible," said Umesh.
 
 
 Speaking about MS Dhoni coming to bat at number nine during a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) home match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Umesh said, "It depends on the team or Dhoni himself. They decide his position." (ANI)
 
 
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By Vivek Prabhakar Singh On Sunday, Indian fast-bowling stalwart Umesh Yadav commented on the lifting of the saliva ban in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He mentioned that this cha…