Tag: IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals have signed 19-year-old South African talent Lhuan-dre Pretorius as a replacement for Nitish Rana, who is out with a calf injury. Pretorius, SA20 and U19 World Cup standout, joins at ₹30 lakh. With playoffs out of reach, Rajasthan shifts focus to young prospects for their last two IPL 2025 matches.

PBKS and KKR are set to face off in what could be a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Mullanpur's batsman-friendly stadium. PBKS’s deep batting lineup takes on KKR’s spin attack and Shreyas Iyer’s fiery form. Both sides have tactical challenges with warm, clear weather promising an uninterrupted, action-packed match.

IPL 2025 fires up with ten teams split into two competitive groups, launching on March 22 with KKR vs RCB. Fans can look forward to blockbuster clashes such as CSK vs MI, and RCB vs PBKS. Playoffs kick off May 20 in Hyderabad, ending with the grand final on May 25 in Kolkata.

Delhi Capitals have appointed Faf du Plessis as vice-captain for IPL 2025 after acquiring the experienced former RCB skipper at the auction for ₹2 crore. With years of IPL leadership and playoff runs, du Plessis joins Axar Patel in leading the unbeaten DC lineup this season.

Tilak Varma was controversially retired out during MI's IPL 2025 clash against LSG due to a finger injury and strategy. Coach Jayawardene insisted it was tactical, not a judgment on Varma's talent. Varma later silenced critics with a powerful half-century against Delhi Capitals.

Ishan Kishan’s unusual walk-off during SRH’s IPL 2025 clash with MI stunned players and fans, as replays revealed no contact with the ball. The umpire signaled out after Kishan’s departure, fueling confusion and debate, with SRH collapsing and Mumbai winning comfortably.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar missed RCB’s IPL 2025 opener due to a minor injury but made a strong return, providing crucial wickets and reinforcing the team's bowling strategy. His experience and tactical play offer much-needed support for RCB's high-pressure matches this season.

For 17 years, RCB have struggled to win at Chepauk, where CSK has a dominant record. Out of 33 encounters, CSK has beaten RCB 21 times. Despite RCB’s recent victory in Bengaluru, Chepauk remains their biggest challenge, with CSK’s home tactics and adaptability proving tough to crack.

In a breathtaking match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious against Delhi Capitals, halting the latter's winning streak. Despite an electrifying 89-run effort by Karun Nair, DC collapsed with three run-outs and MI’s strategic spin attack. Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir's performances secured the win as MI climbs the IPL points table.

Star speedster Jasprit Bumrah is back for Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 clash against RCB after recovering from a back injury. Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed Bumrah’s readiness, following intensive rehab and training, and hinted at a cautious workload strategy. Bumrah’s return strengthens MI's faltering death-bowling lineup, while Rohit Sharma is also expected to return following his own recovery.