An interesting match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling Super Over clash. Mitchell Starc delivered under pressure, showcasing his match-winning skills. Fans witnessed one of IPL 2025’s most unforgettable finishes!

Delhi Capitals edge Rajasthan Royals in thrilling IPL super over

The Indian cricket board has cautioned all IPL stakeholders to be wary of a Hyderabad based businessman who could be attempting to trap individuals into match fixing. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2025: BCCI flags all IPL teams over possible match-fixing threat

Photos, India News, Sports: Cricket 6 lowest totals defended in IPL history ft Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Yuzvendra Chahal PBKS vs KKR.

6 lowest totals defended in IPL history

MS Dhoni rolled back the years to help Chennai Super Kings end their five-match losing run in the Indian Premier League. The former Indian captain helped the five-time champions defeat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets.  Watch in for more details!

IPL: Chennai Super Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets

<p style="text-align: justify;">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) in a key clash on Saturday (April 12). The contest will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as SRH search for their second win of the season having now lost four matches in a row. Ahead of the key contest here are all the details including match prediction and pitch report.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Today Match Prediction</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">SRH are on a four-match losing streak and have not won since the opening weekend of the IPL. Pat Cummins and Co have faced a tough time at home and will look to improve on that on Saturday. On the other hand, PBKS were back to winning ways with an easy win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank"> 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">SRH will depend on the services of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan at the top with the latter scoring a hundred in the opening contest against Rajasthan Royals. However, since then both have failed to make the most of their opportunities. PBKS have Priyansh Arya and Shashank Singh in great form as they helped their side to a massive win against CSK.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Going on form, we predict PBKS to beat SRH in Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Today Match Toss Prediction</strong></h2>
<p>Looking at recent toss trends and probability, Punjab Kings are likely to win the toss today.</p>
<p><strong>Toss Insights:</strong></p>
<p><strong>PBKS Toss</strong> <strong>Won: 3 </strong>in 4 Matches<strong> </strong>(Prefer to Bat First)</p>
<p><strong>SRH Toss Won: 2</strong>&nbsp; in 5 Matches (Mixed Approach)</p>
<p><strong>Likely Toss Winner:</strong> Punjab Kings (PBKS)</p>
<p><strong>Preferred Toss Decision:</strong> Bat First (based on pitch and venue trends)</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IPL 2025: <span>SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report</span></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is anticipated to favor the batters once again. Despite SRH facing difficulties in their most recent outing, earlier matches this season at this venue have been high-scoring affairs, indicating another run-fest could be on the cards.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>IPL 2025: SunRisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings&nbsp;Today Match Possible Playing XI</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SRH:</strong> Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen (w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, and Mohammed Shami.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>PBKS: </strong>Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal.</p>

India News, Sports: SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) in a key clash on Saturday (April 12).

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) in a key clash on Saturday (April 12). The contest will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as SRH search for their second win of the season having now lost four matches in a row. Ahead of the key contest here are all the details including match prediction and pitch report. IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Today Match Prediction SRH are on a four-match losing streak and have not won since the opening weekend of the IPL. Pat Cummins and Co have faced a tough time at home and will look to improve on that on Saturday. On the other hand, PBKS were back to winning ways with an easy win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday. Also Read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details SRH will depend on the services of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan at the top with the latter scoring a hundred in the opening contest against Rajasthan Royals. However, since then both have failed to make the most of their opportunities. PBKS have Priyansh Arya and Shashank Singh in great form as they helped their side to a massive win against CSK. Going on form, we predict PBKS to beat SRH in Hyderabad. IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Today Match Toss Prediction Looking at recent toss trends and probability, Punjab Kings are likely to win the toss today. Toss Insights: PBKS Toss Won: 3 in 4 Matches (Prefer to Bat First) SRH Toss Won: 2 in 5 Matches (Mixed Approach) Likely Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS) Preferred Toss Decision: Bat First (based on pitch and venue trends) IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is anticipated to favor the batters once again. Despite SRH facing difficulties in their most recent outing, earlier matches this season at this venue have been high-scoring affairs, indicating another run-fest could be on the cards. IPL 2025: SunRisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Today Match Possible Playing XI SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen (w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, and Mohammed Shami. PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal.

IPL 2025 | SRH vs PBKS Today Match - Prediction, Toss, Pitch Report and Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star player and stand-in captain for this season, MS Dhoni, feels his team still can pull themselves from this position after suffering a historic low in IPL 2025. For the first time, CSK lost five straight games in a season, with the latest coming against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home by eight wickets on Friday.

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<p>In a move promoting cross-pollination of skillsets of various formats of the game, a top performer in street tennis cricket, Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who played for the Majhi Mumba franchise in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL),&nbsp;has joined the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) as a net bowler for defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR).</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis/billie-jean-king-cup-i-was-little-emotional-but-i-handled-myself-well-says-shrivalli-after-her-debut-win-for-india-8943278">Billie Jean King Cup: 'I was little emotional but I handled myself well', says Shrivalli after her debut win for India</a></strong></p>
<p>Abhishek, the most expensive player in ISPL history, emerged as one of the standout performers in the league. He impressed everyone with his pace, consistency, skill and match-winning ability. A vital part of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/amitabh-bachchan" rel="dofollow">Amitabh Bachchan</a>-owned Majhi Mumbai&rsquo;s title-winning campaign in season 2, held earlier this year, Dalhor has quickly become a household name among cricket fans.</p>
<h2>Who is Abhishek?</h2>
<p>Across two seasons, the Ambala-born cricketer struck 324 runs and claimed 33 wickets in just 19 matches. His outstanding contributions earned him the player of the tournament award in season 1 and the best bowler of the tournament award in season 2.</p>
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<p>Abhishek's journey from playing street tennis cricket to becoming a fan favorite is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from a middle-class background, he began his career in street cricket like countless other hopefuls and went on to play in various local tournaments across the country. But it was the ISPL that truly changed his life and turned him into a household name.</p>
<p>From the streets of Haryana to the big stage of ISPL, and now stepping into the IPL ecosystem, Abhishek&rsquo;s journey is a great example of how the ISPL has been revolutionising grassroots cricket in India.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Across two seasons of the Indian Street Premier League, the Ambala-born cricketer has struck 324 runs and picked 33 wickets in just 19 matches

In a move promoting cross-pollination of skillsets of various formats of the game, a top performer in street tennis cricket, Abhishek Kumar Dalhor, who played for the Majhi Mumba franchise in the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), has joined the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a net bowler for defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Also Read: Billie Jean King Cup: 'I was little emotional but I handled myself well', says Shrivalli after her debut win for India Abhishek, the most expensive player in ISPL history, emerged as one of the standout performers in the league. He impressed everyone with his pace, consistency, skill and match-winning ability. A vital part of Amitabh Bachchan-owned Majhi Mumbai’s title-winning campaign in season 2, held earlier this year, Dalhor has quickly become a household name among cricket fans. Who is Abhishek? Across two seasons, the Ambala-born cricketer struck 324 runs and claimed 33 wickets in just 19 matches. His outstanding contributions earned him the player of the tournament award in season 1 and the best bowler of the tournament award in season 2. Watch the video on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhishek Kumar Dalhor (@karan_ambala09) Abhishek's journey from playing street tennis cricket to becoming a fan favorite is nothing short of inspiring. Hailing from a middle-class background, he began his career in street cricket like countless other hopefuls and went on to play in various local tournaments across the country. But it was the ISPL that truly changed his life and turned him into a household name. From the streets of Haryana to the big stage of ISPL, and now stepping into the IPL ecosystem, Abhishek’s journey is a great example of how the ISPL has been revolutionising grassroots cricket in India. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders has a new net bowler. KNOW WHO?

Indian Premier League: Lucknow Super Giants have won back-to-back games for the first time this season, thanks to a Kolkata Knight Riders batting collapse at Eden Gardens. Asked to bat first in the rescheduled match, Lucknow were off to a flyer. Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram toyed with Kolkata bowlers and put up a 62-ball 99-run partnership for the opening wicket.

IPL 2025: Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by four runs

The Chennai Super Kings will take the pitch later in the day today as they take on the Punjab Kings. Chennai has been struggling this season and enters the match on the back of three straight defeats. But the biggest question facing the franchise is the future of MS Dhoni. Along with Chennai, Dhoni has also been pretty poor this season. Although he scored 30 twice, it is the manner in which he's been playing that has drawn the attention of cricketing fans across social media.

MS Dhoni says he has '10 months' to decide on his IPL future

<p>Every IPL season, the chant echoes louder: Ee sala cup namde, 'this year the cup is ours'. And every season, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a> fans have returned heartbroken. Great players, passionate fans, powerful line-ups, and yet no title since 2008. But 2025 feels different. It looks different.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ambati-rayudu">Ambati Rayudu</a> thinks so too. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always enjoyed their cricket,&rdquo; he said on ESPNcricinfo&rsquo;s TimeOut. &ldquo;We joke about them because RCB always has a team that can win &nbsp;but somehow, they fall short. This year, with Rajat Patidar, it could finally be Ee sala cup RCB de.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/pcb-claims-10-million-profit-from-champions-trophy-exceeds-target-8939966">PCB claims $10 million profit from Champions Trophy, exceeds target</a></strong></p>
<p>RCB have won all three big away games - at Eden Gardens, Chepauk, and now, Wankhede. They are currently third in the points table, only behind DC and GT on net run rate. Against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a>, defending 222, RCB&rsquo;s tactics stood out. When MI needed 52 off 24 with six wickets in hand, most thought the game was gone.</p>
<h2>Krunal, the star performer</h2>
<p>But Patidar&rsquo;s bowling changes turned the match. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/bhuvneshwar-kumar" rel="dofollow">Bhuvneshwar Kumar</a> came in early instead of being saved for the 19th or 20th over. Hazlewood bowled the 19th. And then, surprisingly, Krunal Pandya was given the final over and he delivered, taking three wickets and sealing the win.</p>
<p>Rayudu called Bhuvi&rsquo;s early entry a brilliant move, and Bangar agreed, praising how RCB didn&rsquo;t just plan well but &nbsp;they executed perfectly.</p>
<p>What makes it interesting? This season, there&rsquo;s no dew factor, allowing bowlers to go hard even in the second innings. Eight overs of spin at Wankhede proved that.&nbsp;Smart captaincy. Clear roles. Calm under pressure. For the first time, it&rsquo;s not the opposition beating RCB , it&rsquo;s RCB beating expectations.</p>

Cricket, Sports: RCB have won all three big away games - at Eden Gardens, Chepauk, and now, Wankhede. They are currently third in the points table

Every IPL season, the chant echoes louder: Ee sala cup namde, 'this year the cup is ours'. And every season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans have returned heartbroken. Great players, passionate fans, powerful line-ups, and yet no title since 2008. But 2025 feels different. It looks different. Ambati Rayudu thinks so too. “I’ve always enjoyed their cricket,” he said on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut. “We joke about them because RCB always has a team that can win but somehow, they fall short. This year, with Rajat Patidar, it could finally be Ee sala cup RCB de.” Also Read: PCB claims $10 million profit from Champions Trophy, exceeds target RCB have won all three big away games - at Eden Gardens, Chepauk, and now, Wankhede. They are currently third in the points table, only behind DC and GT on net run rate. Against Mumbai Indians, defending 222, RCB’s tactics stood out. When MI needed 52 off 24 with six wickets in hand, most thought the game was gone. Krunal, the star performer But Patidar’s bowling changes turned the match. Bhuvneshwar Kumar came in early instead of being saved for the 19th or 20th over. Hazlewood bowled the 19th. And then, surprisingly, Krunal Pandya was given the final over and he delivered, taking three wickets and sealing the win. Rayudu called Bhuvi’s early entry a brilliant move, and Bangar agreed, praising how RCB didn’t just plan well but they executed perfectly. What makes it interesting? This season, there’s no dew factor, allowing bowlers to go hard even in the second innings. Eight overs of spin at Wankhede proved that. Smart captaincy. Clear roles. Calm under pressure. For the first time, it’s not the opposition beating RCB , it’s RCB beating expectations.

IPL 2025: Ee sala cup RCB de? This time it just might be

Ravichandran Ashwin will not be discussing, reviewing or even previewing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2025 matches on his YouTube channel following a recent backlash on social media relating to one of the videos he posted (now deleted) where the fans called out one of his guests for criticising some of CSK players and their selection.

IPL 2025: R Ashwin's YT channel to 'step away' from covering CSK matches

<p data-start="82" data-end="290" class="">Punjab Kings pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lockie-ferguson">Lockie Ferguson</a> has welcomed the lifting of the saliva ban in the IPL, saying it marks a turning point for bowlers &mdash; especially in the death overs where reverse swing can be a game-changer.</p>
<p data-start="292" data-end="636" class="">With the amended post-Covid regulations, bowlers are now permitted to use saliva to shine the ball, a move Ferguson believes could level the playing field in high-scoring conditions. &ldquo;From a fast bowler's point of view, bowling at the death, any assistance we can get to move the ball legally is always greatly appreciated,&rdquo; Ferguson was quoted saying to PTI videos.</p>
<p data-start="638" data-end="972" class="">So far, Ferguson has taken three wickets in the tournament, with a best of 2/37 against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. He feels the change in rules could influence the outcome of tight games. &ldquo;We have high-scoring matches, which is great for entertainment, but if you can close out overs with some reverse swing, that&rsquo;s a real asset.&rdquo;</p>
<p data-start="638" data-end="972" class=""><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/heinrich-klaasens-international-future-uncertain-after-csa-contract-omission-miller-van-der-dussen-accept-hybrid-deals-8936086">Heinrich Klaasen's international future uncertain after CSA contract omission; Miller, van der Dussen accept hybrid deals</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="974" data-end="1295" class="">The BCCI lifted the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/saliva-ban">saliva ban</a> in the IPL last month after receiving widespread support from team captains. The ban had originally been imposed by the ICC as a Covid precaution and made permanent in 2022. However, since the IPL operates under its own playing conditions, the rule has now been relaxed for this tournament.</p>
<h2 data-start="974" data-end="1295">'I am in awe of Arshdeep Singh'</h2>
<p data-start="1297" data-end="1623" class="">This season has already seen a noticeable shift &mdash; with fewer runaway totals and closer matches &mdash; and Ferguson believes the balance between bat and ball is being restored. &ldquo;We have such dry pitches here. The return of saliva helps bring bowlers back into the game, which is fantastic. Everyone wants to see a contest,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p data-start="1625" data-end="1872" class="">While Ferguson hasn&rsquo;t bowled at the death this season, he isn&rsquo;t fazed. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not that I haven&rsquo;t been trusted &mdash; that&rsquo;s just IPL cricket. You&rsquo;ve got to be adaptable. We have so many great death options that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> has to make tough choices.&rdquo;</p>
<p data-start="1874" data-end="2167" class="">The New Zealand quick was full of praise for his pace partner Arshdeep Singh, calling him a 'lively character' and a vital cog in the PBKS setup. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m in awe of Arshdeep, really. He&rsquo;s an exceptional bowler, always eager to bowl &mdash; with the new ball or at the death. He&rsquo;s hungry and passionate.&rdquo;</p>
<p data-start="2169" data-end="2341" class="">Ferguson also acknowledged Arshdeep&rsquo;s growing leadership presence in the team. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s always the first to offer advice or support. He&rsquo;s becoming a big leader in this group.&rdquo;</p>
<p data-start="2343" data-end="2633" class="">With PBKS currently sitting on four points from three matches, Ferguson remains confident about the team&rsquo;s prospects. &ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t be here if I didn&rsquo;t think we could win the competition. It&rsquo;s a long journey, but I feel privileged to be part of this group. Hopefully, we can go the distance.&rdquo;</p>
<p data-start="2343" data-end="2633" class=""><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: With the amended post-Covid regulations, bowlers are now permitted to use saliva to shine the ball, a move Ferguson believes could level playing field

Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson has welcomed the lifting of the saliva ban in the IPL, saying it marks a turning point for bowlers — especially in the death overs where reverse swing can be a game-changer. With the amended post-Covid regulations, bowlers are now permitted to use saliva to shine the ball, a move Ferguson believes could level the playing field in high-scoring conditions. “From a fast bowler's point of view, bowling at the death, any assistance we can get to move the ball legally is always greatly appreciated,” Ferguson was quoted saying to PTI videos. So far, Ferguson has taken three wickets in the tournament, with a best of 2/37 against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. He feels the change in rules could influence the outcome of tight games. “We have high-scoring matches, which is great for entertainment, but if you can close out overs with some reverse swing, that’s a real asset.” Also Read: Heinrich Klaasen's international future uncertain after CSA contract omission; Miller, van der Dussen accept hybrid deals The BCCI lifted the saliva ban in the IPL last month after receiving widespread support from team captains. The ban had originally been imposed by the ICC as a Covid precaution and made permanent in 2022. However, since the IPL operates under its own playing conditions, the rule has now been relaxed for this tournament. 'I am in awe of Arshdeep Singh' This season has already seen a noticeable shift — with fewer runaway totals and closer matches — and Ferguson believes the balance between bat and ball is being restored. “We have such dry pitches here. The return of saliva helps bring bowlers back into the game, which is fantastic. Everyone wants to see a contest,” he said. While Ferguson hasn’t bowled at the death this season, he isn’t fazed. “It’s not that I haven’t been trusted — that’s just IPL cricket. You’ve got to be adaptable. We have so many great death options that Shreyas Iyer has to make tough choices.” The New Zealand quick was full of praise for his pace partner Arshdeep Singh, calling him a 'lively character' and a vital cog in the PBKS setup. “I’m in awe of Arshdeep, really. He’s an exceptional bowler, always eager to bowl — with the new ball or at the death. He’s hungry and passionate.” Ferguson also acknowledged Arshdeep’s growing leadership presence in the team. “He’s always the first to offer advice or support. He’s becoming a big leader in this group.” With PBKS currently sitting on four points from three matches, Ferguson remains confident about the team’s prospects. “I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think we could win the competition. It’s a long journey, but I feel privileged to be part of this group. Hopefully, we can go the distance.” (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'Lifting of saliva ban brings balance back for bowlers', says PBKS' Lockie Ferguson

Bumrah joined the MI squad on Saturday and will train on Sunday, the eve of the match at the Wankhede Stadium. MI have lost three of their first four matches of IPL 2025 and the return of Bumrah is a huge boost to a bowling attack that had comprised several inexperienced Indian bowlers.

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction: </strong>Last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad are all set to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The meeting will be the sixth amongst the sides as SRH looks to narrow GT's 3-1 lead in the head-to-head meetings. Ahead of the key contest are all our Dream11 picks, including captains and squad.<strong><br></strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">SRH vs GT Match Preview</span></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">SRH have lost three consecutive matches in the IPL 2025 so far while GT have bounced back from their opening day defeat with back-to-back victories. A home win could do a massive favour to SRH while GT now look to advance in the points table.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Wicketkeeper:</strong> Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Jos Buttler</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Batters: </strong>Travis Head (c), Shubman Gill, Aniket Verma, Sai Sudharsan</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>All-Rounders: </strong>Abhishek Sharma, K Nitesh Reddy</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Bowlers:</strong> Harshal Patel, Rashid Khan</span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SRH vs GT Head-to-Head Records</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sunday's contest will be the 6th meeting between the sides as GT hold the edge with 3 wins while SRH have won on only one occasion. One other contest ended in no contest between the sides.</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1. Travis Head&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Travis Head is an aggressive batter at the top of the order and had a great season last time scoring 567 runs in 15 matches. He scored a half century in the opening match.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2. Shubman Gill&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Shubman Gill has done well for Gujarat Titans in the last few seasons and 426 runs in 12 matches last season. He will be a good captaincy pick.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3. Ishan Kishan</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Ishan Kishan scored a superb 100 against Rajasthan Royals in the opening match as provides a good deal for the Dream11.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>SRH vs GT Fantasy Cricket Tips</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Ishan Kishan has been in great form for GT so far, and could be a valuable addition to the side. We recommend him to be picked into the Dream11 side.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Team Analysis</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>SRH:</strong>&nbsp;</span>Sunrisers Hyderabad are bottom of the points table with just one win and three losses in four matches. After winning the opening match, Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled in the last three matches and they will be hoping the return to home venue will bring in some change in fortunes.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>GT: </strong></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Gujarat Titans are third in the points table with two wins and a loss in three matches. They beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match by six wickets and will be high on confidence coming into this game. Kagiso Rabada has travelled back to South Africa due to personal reasons and will be unavailable for this match which is a big blow.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, where a quick outfield and short boundaries create the perfect setting for high-scoring encounters.</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for SRH vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Wicketkeeper:</strong> Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler, Ishan Kishan</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Batters: </strong>Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Sai Sudharsan, Aniket Verma</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>All-Rounders: </strong>Abhishek Sharma</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Bowlers:</strong> Mohammed Siraj, Pat Cummins, R Sai Kishore</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win SRH vs GT?</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Considering poor form of SRH, we we expect them to return to form and beat GT in the IPL 2025 contest on Sunday (April 6).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><em><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.</span></em></p>

Sports, Cricket:  Last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad are all set to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad are all set to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). The meeting will be the sixth amongst the sides as SRH looks to narrow GT's 3-1 lead in the head-to-head meetings. Ahead of the key contest are all our Dream11 picks, including captains and squad. SRH vs GT Match Preview SRH have lost three consecutive matches in the IPL 2025 so far while GT have bounced back from their opening day defeat with back-to-back victories. A home win could do a massive favour to SRH while GT now look to advance in the points table. SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Jos Buttler Batters: Travis Head (c), Shubman Gill, Aniket Verma, Sai Sudharsan All-Rounders: Abhishek Sharma, K Nitesh Reddy Bowlers: Harshal Patel, Rashid Khan SRH vs GT Head-to-Head Records Sunday's contest will be the 6th meeting between the sides as GT hold the edge with 3 wins while SRH have won on only one occasion. One other contest ended in no contest between the sides. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Travis Head Travis Head is an aggressive batter at the top of the order and had a great season last time scoring 567 runs in 15 matches. He scored a half century in the opening match. 2. Shubman Gill Shubman Gill has done well for Gujarat Titans in the last few seasons and 426 runs in 12 matches last season. He will be a good captaincy pick. 3. Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan scored a superb 100 against Rajasthan Royals in the opening match as provides a good deal for the Dream11. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details SRH vs GT Fantasy Cricket Tips Ishan Kishan has been in great form for GT so far, and could be a valuable addition to the side. We recommend him to be picked into the Dream11 side. SunRisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Team Analysis SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad are bottom of the points table with just one win and three losses in four matches. After winning the opening match, Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled in the last three matches and they will be hoping the return to home venue will bring in some change in fortunes. GT: Gujarat Titans are third in the points table with two wins and a loss in three matches. They beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match by six wickets and will be high on confidence coming into this game. Kagiso Rabada has travelled back to South Africa due to personal reasons and will be unavailable for this match which is a big blow. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, where a quick outfield and short boundaries create the perfect setting for high-scoring encounters. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for SRH vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Jos Buttler, Ishan Kishan Batters: Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Sai Sudharsan, Aniket Verma All-Rounders: Abhishek Sharma Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Pat Cummins, R Sai Kishore Match Prediction: Who Will Win SRH vs GT? Considering poor form of SRH, we we expect them to return to form and beat GT in the IPL 2025 contest on Sunday (April 6). Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Live Streaming:</strong>In a repeat of last season's Indian Premier League (IPL) final Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will square off on Thursday (April 3) as they met at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;The defending champions come into the contest on the back of a poor performance against Mumbai Indians (MI) while SunRisers were also defeated convincingly by Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Ahead of the clash between KKR and SRH, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a><br></strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>KKR vs SRH </strong>Live Streaming Details</h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the KKR vs SRH IPL match:</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>When is the KKR vs SRH IPL match? Date</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The KKR vs SRH IPL match will be played on Thursday (April 3).</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where is the KKR vs SRH IPL match being played? &nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The match will be hosted at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What time will the </strong>Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad<strong> IPL match start?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The KKR vs SRH IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where can I watch the KKR vs SRH IPL match in India on TV?</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The live telecast of the KKR vs SRH IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>How can I watch the KKR vs SRH IPL match online? &nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The KKR vs SRH IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Impact Sub:</strong> Anrich Nortje</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XI</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Impact Sub:</strong> Adam Zampa</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>KKR vs SRH&nbsp; Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Wicketkeepers:</strong> Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Batters:</strong> Ajinkya Rahane, Travis Head, Aniket Verma</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>All-Rounder: </strong>Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Bowlers:</strong> Varun Chakaravarthy, Pat Cummins</p>

KKR vs SRH Live Streaming: In a repeat of last season's Indian Premier League (IPL) final KKR and SRH will square off on Thursday (April 3) as they met at the Eden Gardens

KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Live Streaming:In a repeat of last season's Indian Premier League (IPL) final Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) will square off on Thursday (April 3) as they met at the Eden Gardens. The defending champions come into the contest on the back of a poor performance against Mumbai Indians (MI) while SunRisers were also defeated convincingly by Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Ahead of the clash between KKR and SRH, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue. Also read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details KKR vs SRH Live Streaming Details Here’s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the KKR vs SRH IPL match: When is the KKR vs SRH IPL match? Date The KKR vs SRH IPL match will be played on Thursday (April 3). Where is the KKR vs SRH IPL match being played? The match will be hosted at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. What time will the Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad IPL match start? The KKR vs SRH IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Where can I watch the KKR vs SRH IPL match in India on TV? The live telecast of the KKR vs SRH IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD). How can I watch the KKR vs SRH IPL match online? The KKR vs SRH IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India. Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy Impact Sub: Anrich Nortje SunRisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XI Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami Impact Sub: Adam Zampa KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Travis Head, Aniket Verma All-Rounder: Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Pat Cummins

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>RCB vs GT Match details: </strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to make three wins out of three as they take on 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans on Wednesday (April 2). Having started on a losing note, Shubman Gill and Co were back to winning ways after they beat Mumbai Indians on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">RCB vs GT Match Preview</span></strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Having won their opening matches of the IPL 2025 season, RCB will be high on confidence. Gujarat on the other hand have won one and lost the other as they look for a solid start to the season.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Records</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;">RCB and GT have faced each other in 5 matches in IPL. Out of these 5 games, Bengaluru have won three whereas Gujarat have come out victorious on two instances.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Wicketkeepers:</strong> Philip Salt, Jos Buttler</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Batters:</strong> Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudhasan</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>All-Rounder: </strong>Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Bowlers:</strong> Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1. Shubman Gill</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Shubman Gill has done well for Gujarat Titans in the last few seasons and 426 runs in 12 matches last season. He will be a good captaincy pick.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2. Virat Kohli&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in this history of IPL with more than 8000 runs. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>3. Josh Hazlewood</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The Australian pacer has been the main bowler for RCB in IPL 2025 so far. With five wickets in 2 matches, Josh Hazlewood has the form and rhythm and could be a very important pick in the game.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a></strong></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>RCB vs GT Fantasy Cricket Tips</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Considering Virat Kohli's brilliant form at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, he could be a good choice in the Dream11 side.&nbsp;<span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Team Analysis</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>RCB:</strong>&nbsp;</span>Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had the perfect start to the season as they have won both their matches and are the table toppers. They beat Chennai Super Kings in the previous match by 50 runs. They will be playing at home and looking to make it a fortress.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>GT: </strong></span>On the other hand, Gujarat Titans will be led by Shubman Gill, and they suffered a defeat in the opening match against Punjab Kings by 11 runs. They bounced back in style to beat Mumbai Indians in the last game.&nbsp;</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">The pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, where a quick outfield and short boundaries create the perfect setting for high-scoring encounters.</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for RCB vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket</strong><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Wicketkeeper:</strong> Jos Buttler</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Batters: </strong>Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>All-Rounders: </strong>Liam Livingstone</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Bowlers:</strong> Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore, Suyash Sharma</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs GT?</span></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Considering RCB's great form, we predict Rajat Patidar's side to win the match against Gujarat Titans and make it three wins in three.&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><em><span lang="EN-IN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.</span></em></p>

Sports, Cricket:  Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to make three wins out of three as they take on 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans.

RCB vs GT Match details: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to make three wins out of three as they take on 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans on Wednesday (April 2). Having started on a losing note, Shubman Gill and Co were back to winning ways after they beat Mumbai Indians on Saturday. RCB vs GT Match Preview Having won their opening matches of the IPL 2025 season, RCB will be high on confidence. Gujarat on the other hand have won one and lost the other as they look for a solid start to the season. RCB vs GT Head-to-Head Records RCB and GT have faced each other in 5 matches in IPL. Out of these 5 games, Bengaluru have won three whereas Gujarat have come out victorious on two instances. RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeepers: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler Batters: Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudhasan All-Rounder: Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Shubman Gill Shubman Gill has done well for Gujarat Titans in the last few seasons and 426 runs in 12 matches last season. He will be a good captaincy pick. 2. Virat Kohli Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in this history of IPL with more than 8000 runs. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match. 3. Josh Hazlewood The Australian pacer has been the main bowler for RCB in IPL 2025 so far. With five wickets in 2 matches, Josh Hazlewood has the form and rhythm and could be a very important pick in the game. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details RCB vs GT Fantasy Cricket Tips Considering Virat Kohli's brilliant form at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, he could be a good choice in the Dream11 side. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Team Analysis RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have had the perfect start to the season as they have won both their matches and are the table toppers. They beat Chennai Super Kings in the previous match by 50 runs. They will be playing at home and looking to make it a fortress. GT: On the other hand, Gujarat Titans will be led by Shubman Gill, and they suffered a defeat in the opening match against Punjab Kings by 11 runs. They bounced back in style to beat Mumbai Indians in the last game. M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, where a quick outfield and short boundaries create the perfect setting for high-scoring encounters. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for RCB vs GT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan All-Rounders: Liam Livingstone Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, R Sai Kishore, Suyash Sharma Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs GT? Considering RCB's great form, we predict Rajat Patidar's side to win the match against Gujarat Titans and make it three wins in three. Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans

Punjab Kings beat home side Lucknow Super Giants by eight in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they went two wins out of two. Led by the excellent Prabhsimran Singh (69) and then skipper Shreyas Iyer (unbeaten 52), PBKS are now one of three teams with two wins in the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Giants by 8 wickets

<p>Left-arm pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a>, who has transformed into a death-overs specialist since making his mark, credits his success to constructive self-criticism, relentless improvement, and an unwavering mindset that echoes the legendary 'Mamba Mentality'.</p>
<p>The 26-year-old, representing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a> (PBKS) in the IPL 2025, played a crucial role in his team's hard-fought 11-run win over Gujarat Titans, picking the vital wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford.</p>
<p>Speaking about his evolution as a cricketer, Arshdeep told JioHotstar, "The key is to improve by 1% to 1.5% after every game, every day&mdash;whether the performance was good or bad. I've always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Like Kobe Bryant, who constantly refined his game and never settled, I engage in constructive self-criticism and strive to enhance my skill set, even if it's just by half a percent."</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-sky-is-a-joke-mis-rickelton-stunned-by-suryakumars-trademark-shot-8913620">IPL 2025: 'SKY is a joke...' MI's Rickelton stunned by Suryakumar's trademark shot</a></strong></p>
<p>With Punjab Kings now under the leadership of stylish batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a>, Arshdeep is optimistic about breaking the franchise&rsquo;s title drought.</p>
<h2>'Shreyas always backs his players'</h2>
<p>Reflecting on Iyer&rsquo;s leadership, he said, "I have played under Iyer&rsquo;s captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backs his players and gives them the freedom to express themselves. What I admire most is that his approach remains the same&mdash;he doesn&rsquo;t impose rigid instructions but encourages us to trust our skills and play selflessly. He assures full backing to the players, and as a team, we will give everything to win the title."</p>
<p>Arshdeep, who has bagged 78 wickets in the IPL from 66 matches and 99 wickets from 63 T20 Internationals for India, thrives under pressure, much like Kobe Bryant did in crunch moments on the basketball court.</p>
<p>"I enjoy stepping up when the team is under pressure&mdash;whether it's stopping runs or taking wickets. When they hand me the ball in crucial moments, it&rsquo;s a sign of trust, and I take that as a challenge. Pressure is a privilege, and I embrace it. The mentality is all about pushing limits, staying focused, and never letting setbacks define you. Success doesn&rsquo;t come overnight, but I ensure that failures don&rsquo;t shake my belief. Every time I get another opportunity, I give my all to help the team win."</p>
<p>With this mindset, Arshdeep Singh continues to forge his path as one of the most dependable bowlers in high-pressure situations, embodying the grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines champions.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: The 26-year-old, representing PBKS in IPL 2025, played a crucial role in his team's hard-fought 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in their opening match

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, who has transformed into a death-overs specialist since making his mark, credits his success to constructive self-criticism, relentless improvement, and an unwavering mindset that echoes the legendary 'Mamba Mentality'. The 26-year-old, representing Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025, played a crucial role in his team's hard-fought 11-run win over Gujarat Titans, picking the vital wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford. Speaking about his evolution as a cricketer, Arshdeep told JioHotstar, "The key is to improve by 1% to 1.5% after every game, every day—whether the performance was good or bad. I've always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement. Like Kobe Bryant, who constantly refined his game and never settled, I engage in constructive self-criticism and strive to enhance my skill set, even if it's just by half a percent." Also Read: IPL 2025: 'SKY is a joke...' MI's Rickelton stunned by Suryakumar's trademark shot With Punjab Kings now under the leadership of stylish batter Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep is optimistic about breaking the franchise’s title drought. 'Shreyas always backs his players' Reflecting on Iyer’s leadership, he said, "I have played under Iyer’s captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backs his players and gives them the freedom to express themselves. What I admire most is that his approach remains the same—he doesn’t impose rigid instructions but encourages us to trust our skills and play selflessly. He assures full backing to the players, and as a team, we will give everything to win the title." Arshdeep, who has bagged 78 wickets in the IPL from 66 matches and 99 wickets from 63 T20 Internationals for India, thrives under pressure, much like Kobe Bryant did in crunch moments on the basketball court. "I enjoy stepping up when the team is under pressure—whether it's stopping runs or taking wickets. When they hand me the ball in crucial moments, it’s a sign of trust, and I take that as a challenge. Pressure is a privilege, and I embrace it. The mentality is all about pushing limits, staying focused, and never letting setbacks define you. Success doesn’t come overnight, but I ensure that failures don’t shake my belief. Every time I get another opportunity, I give my all to help the team win." With this mindset, Arshdeep Singh continues to forge his path as one of the most dependable bowlers in high-pressure situations, embodying the grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines champions. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Mamba mentality? PBKS pacer Arshdeep says 'key is to improve by 1-1.5% after every game'

Delhi Capitals displayed an all-round performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning the match by 7 wickets. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets

<p>Ashutosh Sharma did exactly what Delhi Capitals had bought him for in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) auction last year - finishing the games and taking the team over the line. The hard-hitting batter brought his new franchise back from the brink and took them to a win by one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday (Mar 24) in IPL 2025.</p>
<p>The 210-run chase wasn't easy anyway and the falling wickets didn't help DC's cause either. Even <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a> wasn't finding the middle of his bat and was 19 off 19 balls at one point. However, he soon found his <span>rhythm and then, there was no stopping him.</span></p>
<p>"The mindset is to just follow the basics and believe in my ability. I was just following the process and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. My plan was to accelerate in the slog overs and ensure I batted till the 20th over. I had full confidence in my ability. I really enjoyed being out there, and my hard work paid off, Delhi Capitals' player Ashutosh Sharma replied to WION's question during the JioStar - Delhi Capitals Press Room on Friday.</p>
<p>DC needed 39 runs from last three overs which was made possible by debutant Vipraj Nigam's 15-ball 39. Then Ashu took over - he smashed LSG's best bowler Ravi Bishnoi for two sixes and a four in the 18th over.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gt-vs-mi-free-live-streaming-online-smart-tv-mobile-app-match-details-probable-playing-xis-of-gujarat-titans-vs-mumbai-indians-ipl-match-8899309">GT vs MI Live Streaming: How to Watch on Smart TV, Mobile App, and Match Details with Probable Playing XIs</a></strong></p>
<p>Ashutosh credited his rigorous training regimen, revealing that his off-season preparation included 2-3 hours of range hitting daily, with a special focus on mastering white yorkers. "Handling white yorkers isn't about strength; it's about hard work and technique," he shared.</p>
<h2>'My celebration was for KP'</h2>
<p>One of the defining moments of his innings was his audacious reverse sweep, a shot he later admitted to watching on replay multiple times. It wasn&rsquo;t just an instinctive stroke&mdash;it was a tribute to none other than Kevin Pietersen, who has been a constant source of motivation for Ashutosh.</p>
<p>He also acknowledged the invaluable role of former India cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a>, whose unwavering belief in him helped shape his mental resilience. "His encouragement gave me the confidence to push through tough times," he said.</p>
<p>A crucial aspect of the match was his partnership with debutant Vipraj Nigam. Ashutosh revealed how he kept motivating his younger partner to remain fearless. "I told him to back himself and play with confidence," he shared, highlighting his leadership mindset.</p>
<p>Unlike many batters who rely on pre-planned strategies, Ashutosh believes in reading the match situation and adjusting accordingly. His ability to stay composed under pressure stems from extensive visualisation techniques, where he mentally simulates game scenarios during practice. Facing top spinners like Ravi Bishnoi is never easy, but Ashutosh embraces the challenge, having spent hours refining his shot-making to remain a threat against both pace and spin.</p>
<p>Ashutosh also revealed on how <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> gave him some tips on how to be a top finisher last season. "Yes, I definitely spoke to him about after the match. I wanted to pick his brains on how he keeps himself calm and composed in tense situations. We had a good insightful dicussion. I got to learn a lot from him. He is a legend of the game and any lesson that you can take from him is gold," he signed off.</p>

Cricket, Sports: The Railways batter picked up right where he left off during his 2024 season with PBKS. He remained not out on 66 hitting five fours and as many sixes

Ashutosh Sharma did exactly what Delhi Capitals had bought him for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction last year - finishing the games and taking the team over the line. The hard-hitting batter brought his new franchise back from the brink and took them to a win by one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday (Mar 24) in IPL 2025. The 210-run chase wasn't easy anyway and the falling wickets didn't help DC's cause either. Even Ashutosh Sharma wasn't finding the middle of his bat and was 19 off 19 balls at one point. However, he soon found his rhythm and then, there was no stopping him. "The mindset is to just follow the basics and believe in my ability. I was just following the process and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. My plan was to accelerate in the slog overs and ensure I batted till the 20th over. I had full confidence in my ability. I really enjoyed being out there, and my hard work paid off, Delhi Capitals' player Ashutosh Sharma replied to WION's question during the JioStar - Delhi Capitals Press Room on Friday. DC needed 39 runs from last three overs which was made possible by debutant Vipraj Nigam's 15-ball 39. Then Ashu took over - he smashed LSG's best bowler Ravi Bishnoi for two sixes and a four in the 18th over. Also Read: GT vs MI Live Streaming: How to Watch on Smart TV, Mobile App, and Match Details with Probable Playing XIs Ashutosh credited his rigorous training regimen, revealing that his off-season preparation included 2-3 hours of range hitting daily, with a special focus on mastering white yorkers. "Handling white yorkers isn't about strength; it's about hard work and technique," he shared. 'My celebration was for KP' One of the defining moments of his innings was his audacious reverse sweep, a shot he later admitted to watching on replay multiple times. It wasn’t just an instinctive stroke—it was a tribute to none other than Kevin Pietersen, who has been a constant source of motivation for Ashutosh. He also acknowledged the invaluable role of former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, whose unwavering belief in him helped shape his mental resilience. "His encouragement gave me the confidence to push through tough times," he said. A crucial aspect of the match was his partnership with debutant Vipraj Nigam. Ashutosh revealed how he kept motivating his younger partner to remain fearless. "I told him to back himself and play with confidence," he shared, highlighting his leadership mindset. Unlike many batters who rely on pre-planned strategies, Ashutosh believes in reading the match situation and adjusting accordingly. His ability to stay composed under pressure stems from extensive visualisation techniques, where he mentally simulates game scenarios during practice. Facing top spinners like Ravi Bishnoi is never easy, but Ashutosh embraces the challenge, having spent hours refining his shot-making to remain a threat against both pace and spin. Ashutosh also revealed on how MS Dhoni gave him some tips on how to be a top finisher last season. "Yes, I definitely spoke to him about after the match. I wanted to pick his brains on how he keeps himself calm and composed in tense situations. We had a good insightful dicussion. I got to learn a lot from him. He is a legend of the game and any lesson that you can take from him is gold," he signed off.

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<p><strong>GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live Streaming:</strong>&nbsp;Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Tuesday (Mar 25), when they take on Punjab Kings at their home ground. Bidding to put behind the disappointment of IPL 2024, Shubman Gill and Co will look to reassert their dominance as they face a new-looked Punjab side at the Narendra Modi Stadium.</p>
<p>The meeting on Tuesday will be the sixth between the sides as GT lead the head-to-head 3-2. Last season, both GT and PBKS won one match, and both failed to make the playoffs.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-lsg-assistant-coach-reveals-reasons-on-where-his-team-lost-against-delhi-capitals-8887346" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">IPL 2025: LSG assistant coach reveals reasons on where his team lost against Gujarat Titans</a><br></strong></p>
<h2>GT vs PBKS IPL 2025: Live Streaming Details</h2>
<p>Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the GT vs PBKS IPL match:</p>
<h2><strong>When is the GT vs PBKS IPL match? Date</strong></h2>
<p>The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be played on Tuesday (Mar 25).</p>
<h2><strong>Where is the GT vs PBKS IPL match being played? &nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The match will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.</p>
<h2><strong>What time will the GT vs PBKS IPL match start?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The GT vs PBKS IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.</p>
<h2><strong>Where can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match in India on TV?</strong></h2>
<p>The live telecast of the GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).</p>
<h2><strong>How can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match online? &nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India.</p>
<h2><strong>Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XII</strong></h2>
<p>Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.</p>
<h2><strong>Punjab Kings Probable Playing XII</strong></h2>
<p>Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell , Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.</p>

GT vs PBKS Live Streaming: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Tuesday (Mar 25), when they take on Punjab Kings at their home ground.

GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Gujarat Titans will kick off their campaign on Tuesday (Mar 25), when they take on Punjab Kings at their home ground. Bidding to put behind the disappointment of IPL 2024, Shubman Gill and Co will look to reassert their dominance as they face a new-looked Punjab side at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The meeting on Tuesday will be the sixth between the sides as GT lead the head-to-head 3-2. Last season, both GT and PBKS won one match, and both failed to make the playoffs. Also read: IPL 2025: LSG assistant coach reveals reasons on where his team lost against Gujarat Titans GT vs PBKS IPL 2025: Live Streaming Details Here’s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the GT vs PBKS IPL match: When is the GT vs PBKS IPL match? Date The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be played on Tuesday (Mar 25). Where is the GT vs PBKS IPL match being played? The match will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. What time will the GT vs PBKS IPL match start? The GT vs PBKS IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Where can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match in India on TV? The live telecast of the GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD). How can I watch the GT vs PBKS IPL match online? The GT vs PBKS IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India. Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XII Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Sai Sudarshan, Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj. Punjab Kings Probable Playing XII Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell , Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera/Suryansh Shegde, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal.

GT vs PBKS Live Streaming Online, Smart TV, Mobile App Check Match Details, and Probable Playing XIs

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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="2133764106" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{78}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">Shreyas Iyer&rsquo;s appointment as the captain of Punjab Kings marks a significant chapter in the franchise&rsquo;s history.&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">Acquired</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"> for a staggering approximately $3.18 million, Iyer became the second-most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction. His leadership credentials are well-established, having led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="211165391" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{110}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">1. Iyer&rsquo;s proven track record as a captain brings strategic acumen and composure to the team. His previous success with KKR underscores his ability to inspire and lead.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="2110294483" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{116}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">2. Under the guidance of head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a>, Punjab Kings have made calculated moves in the auction, assembling a squad that balances youth and experience. The reunion of Iyer and Ponting, who previously collaborated successfully at Delhi Capitals, is expected to bolster the team&rsquo;s performance.&nbsp;</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="1763141496" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{130}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">1. With several new players joining the squad, building on-field chemistry may take time. The integration of diverse talents requires effective communication and understanding.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="1950323044" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{136}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">2. Historically, Punjab Kings have struggled with maintaining consistent performances throughout the season. Addressing this challenge is crucial for their success in IPL 2025.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="1015730766" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{150}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">1. Gill&rsquo;s approach to leadership is characterised by adaptability and a deep understanding of the game. His ability to remain unflustered under pressure is a valuable asset.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="1954825937" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{170}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">1. While Gill&rsquo;s potential as a leader is undeniable, his relative inexperience in captaincy at the IPL level could pose challenges, especially in high-pressure situations.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="1071208509" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{176}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">2. The Titans&rsquo; bowling attack lacks seasoned campaigners, which could be a vulnerability against strong batting line-ups. Developing young bowlers and strategic rotations will be essential.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW141748864 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class="Paragraph SCXW141748864 BCX0" paraid="738692707" paraeid="{9b7e9f9c-22d9-468d-9848-48af91fe6850}{182}"><span data-contrast="auto"  lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW141748864 BCX0">As Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans prepare to face off, the duel between these two young leaders adds an intriguing narrative to the contest. Their fearless leadership styles not only influence their teams&rsquo; performances but also enrich the IPL&rsquo;s legacy of nurturing dynamic and innovative cricketing talent.</span></span></p>
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Cricket, Sports: Will Iyer’s calculated leadership trump Gill’s instinctive captaincy? The answers lie in the thrilling battle ahead as they lock horns on Tuesday

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and one of the most anticipated clashes sees Punjab Kings locking horns with Gujarat Titans. This isn’t just a match—it’s a battle of two fearless young captains, Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both leading their teams with determination and tactical brilliance. Iyer, a proven leader with an IPL title under his belt, brings stability and an aggressive mindset to Punjab Kings. On the other hand, Gill, the elegant stroke-maker turned skipper, is crafting his own legacy with Gujarat Titans. Both teams have undergone strategic transformations, building squads that blend raw power, smart game plans, and an insatiable hunger for victory. As Punjab and Gujarat take the field, it’s not just about points on the table—it’s a statement of intent. Who will outthink and outplay the other? Will Iyer’s calculated leadership trump Gill’s instinctive captaincy? The answers lie in the thrilling battle ahead. Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as the captain of Punjab Kings marks a significant chapter in the franchise’s history. Acquired for a staggering approximately $3.18 million, Iyer became the second-most expensive player in the IPL 2025 auction. His leadership credentials are well-established, having led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an IPL title in 2024. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill’s elevation to the captaincy of Gujarat Titans signifies a new era for the franchise. Known for his elegant batting style and calm demeanor, Gill represents the modern cricketer who combines skill with strategic thinking. Strengths of Punjab Kings 1. Iyer’s proven track record as a captain brings strategic acumen and composure to the team. His previous success with KKR underscores his ability to inspire and lead. 2. Under the guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings have made calculated moves in the auction, assembling a squad that balances youth and experience. The reunion of Iyer and Ponting, who previously collaborated successfully at Delhi Capitals, is expected to bolster the team’s performance. Weaknesses of Punjab Kings 1. With several new players joining the squad, building on-field chemistry may take time. The integration of diverse talents requires effective communication and understanding. 2. Historically, Punjab Kings have struggled with maintaining consistent performances throughout the season. Addressing this challenge is crucial for their success in IPL 2025. Strengths of Gujarat Titans 1. Gill’s approach to leadership is characterised by adaptability and a deep understanding of the game. His ability to remain unflustered under pressure is a valuable asset. 2. The acquisition of England’s white-ball captain, Jos Buttler, for $1.8 million adds firepower to the Titans’ batting order. Buttler’s aggressive style complements Gill’s technique, creating a formidable top order. Weaknesses of Gujarat Titans 1. While Gill’s potential as a leader is undeniable, his relative inexperience in captaincy at the IPL level could pose challenges, especially in high-pressure situations. 2. The Titans’ bowling attack lacks seasoned campaigners, which could be a vulnerability against strong batting line-ups. Developing young bowlers and strategic rotations will be essential. As Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans prepare to face off, the duel between these two young leaders adds an intriguing narrative to the contest. Their fearless leadership styles not only influence their teams’ performances but also enrich the IPL’s legacy of nurturing dynamic and innovative cricketing talent.

IPL 2025 | Battle of Kings vs Titans: Iyer’s Punjab takes on Gill’s Gujarat

<p>Former Indian cricketer and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> commentator <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harbhajan-singh">Harbhajan Singh</a> has found himself at the center of a racism controversy following his remarks on England pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jofra-archer">Jofra Archer</a>. During a recent IPL 2025 broadcast, Harbhajan compared Archer to a 'Kaali Taxi in London', a comment that has sparked widespread outrage on social media and among cricketing circles.</p>
<p>During a live discussion, Harbhajan reportedly made a casual comparison between Archer's appearance and the black cabs of London, a remark that many found offensive and racially insensitive. The statement quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and experts condemning it as inappropriate and discriminatory.</p>
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<h2>Backlash and reactions</h2>
<p>As the clip went viral, social media users and cricket fans demanded immediate action against the former Indian off-spinner. Many called for a ban on Harbhajan from IPL commentary and other cricketing roles. Some users highlighted that such remarks perpetuate racial stereotypes and have no place in modern cricket.</p>
<p>The controversy also drew reactions from notable figures in cricket. While some former players defended Harbhajan, claiming his words were taken out of context, others criticised him for making an insensitive statement. Various cricket boards and organisations have yet to issue an official response.</p>
<h2>Harbhajan's response</h2>
<p>Following the backlash, Harbhajan Singh issued a statement attempting to clarify his remarks. He insisted that his comment was not intended to be racist and apologised if it hurt anyone&rsquo;s sentiments. However, many fans and critics believe the apology was not sufficient, with calls for stronger action continuing to grow.</p>
<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL governing body have not yet taken any formal action against Harbhajan, but discussions are reportedly underway regarding potential consequences. If found guilty of violating IPL&rsquo;s code of conduct, Harbhajan could face suspension from his commentary duties or other penalties.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Harbhajan reportedly made a casual comparison between Archer's appearance and the black cabs of London, a remark that many found offensive

Former Indian cricketer and Indian Premier League commentator Harbhajan Singh has found himself at the center of a racism controversy following his remarks on England pacer Jofra Archer. During a recent IPL 2025 broadcast, Harbhajan compared Archer to a 'Kaali Taxi in London', a comment that has sparked widespread outrage on social media and among cricketing circles. During a live discussion, Harbhajan reportedly made a casual comparison between Archer's appearance and the black cabs of London, a remark that many found offensive and racially insensitive. The statement quickly gained traction on social media, with fans and experts condemning it as inappropriate and discriminatory. Also Read: Former Melbourne gymnastics coach charged with seven child sex offences Backlash and reactions As the clip went viral, social media users and cricket fans demanded immediate action against the former Indian off-spinner. Many called for a ban on Harbhajan from IPL commentary and other cricketing roles. Some users highlighted that such remarks perpetuate racial stereotypes and have no place in modern cricket. The controversy also drew reactions from notable figures in cricket. While some former players defended Harbhajan, claiming his words were taken out of context, others criticised him for making an insensitive statement. Various cricket boards and organisations have yet to issue an official response. Harbhajan's response Following the backlash, Harbhajan Singh issued a statement attempting to clarify his remarks. He insisted that his comment was not intended to be racist and apologised if it hurt anyone’s sentiments. However, many fans and critics believe the apology was not sufficient, with calls for stronger action continuing to grow. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the IPL governing body have not yet taken any formal action against Harbhajan, but discussions are reportedly underway regarding potential consequences. If found guilty of violating IPL’s code of conduct, Harbhajan could face suspension from his commentary duties or other penalties. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh tangled in big controversy with 'racist' remark on Jofra Archer. Compares him to...

<p>It was all about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishan-kishan" rel="dofollow">Ishan Kishan</a> till Sunday evening, and didn&rsquo;t he enjoy it? SunRisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s latest superstar <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ishan-kishan-hits-hundred-on-srh-debut-as-hosts-register-second-highest-team-total-in-ipl-history-8882718" rel="dofollow">smashed a hundred on his debut for the franchise</a>, saying the freedom he got at his new IPL home brings the best out of him. His match-winning 106* helped the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-ishan-kishan-match-winning-106-helps-srh-prevail-in-run-fest-against-rr-at-home-jofra-archer-8883014" rel="dofollow">hosts beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs</a> in their tournament opener, and Kishan had everyone but captain Pat Cummins to credit this win for, whom he thanked for backing him.</p>
<p>Kishan played for seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, winning the IPL trophy thrice, but the franchise decided against retaining him ahead of the mega auction late last year. At the auction, MI tried chasing him but fell shy of SRH, which bagged his services for $1.3m (INR 11.25 crore). The rest is there for everyone to see.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Ishan walked out to bat at number three, a position he looked comfortable at on his maiden SRH outing. The left-handed batter took no time before unleashing himself on the opposition, taking the bowlers to the cleaners. If his onslaught against RR&rsquo;s Jofra Archer inside the Powerplay was a trailer, his toiling of the remainder of the attack was a blockbuster show.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Kishan broke several records during his unbeaten knock, including becoming the first Indian player to score a hundred for SRH and the first on his debut for this side. Crediting the captain and the management for throwing trust behind him, Ishan said,&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The skipper, he's giving a lot of freedom to everyone. Doesn't matter if you get a lot of runs or if you get out early. Until and unless you're doing everything for the team, it's all fair. That's the confidence every player in the team needs, so hats off to him and the management."</p>
<h2>New position, new challenges, but same joy</h2>
<p>Ishan usually opened for Mumbai Indians, barring a couple of seasons where he batted down the order; however, in an attempt to shine at number three, he feels solid starts at the top are crucial, which was the case on Sunday.</p>
<p>"When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout," Kishan said. "Credit goes to them also. Whenever you get such good starts, you just have to go. You can take a few balls if you want.</p>
<p>"It gives a lot of benefit to the No. 3 and No. 4 batters [in getting their eye in]. Credit goes to them. The pitch was really good, we were just trying to get them under pressure at any point of time, trying to get all their best bowlers to bowl around the 12-13th over so that worked our way,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket, Sports: Kishan played for seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, but the franchise decided against retaining him ahead of the mega auction late last year.

It was all about Ishan Kishan till Sunday evening, and didn’t he enjoy it? SunRisers Hyderabad’s latest superstar smashed a hundred on his debut for the franchise, saying the freedom he got at his new IPL home brings the best out of him. His match-winning 106* helped the hosts beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their tournament opener, and Kishan had everyone but captain Pat Cummins to credit this win for, whom he thanked for backing him. Kishan played for seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, winning the IPL trophy thrice, but the franchise decided against retaining him ahead of the mega auction late last year. At the auction, MI tried chasing him but fell shy of SRH, which bagged his services for $1.3m (INR 11.25 crore). The rest is there for everyone to see. Meanwhile, Ishan walked out to bat at number three, a position he looked comfortable at on his maiden SRH outing. The left-handed batter took no time before unleashing himself on the opposition, taking the bowlers to the cleaners. If his onslaught against RR’s Jofra Archer inside the Powerplay was a trailer, his toiling of the remainder of the attack was a blockbuster show. Also read | CSK vs MI: 'Why should we even...,' MS Dhoni’s IPL retirement question irks Gavaskar Kishan broke several records during his unbeaten knock, including becoming the first Indian player to score a hundred for SRH and the first on his debut for this side. Crediting the captain and the management for throwing trust behind him, Ishan said, "The skipper, he's giving a lot of freedom to everyone. Doesn't matter if you get a lot of runs or if you get out early. Until and unless you're doing everything for the team, it's all fair. That's the confidence every player in the team needs, so hats off to him and the management." New position, new challenges, but same joy Ishan usually opened for Mumbai Indians, barring a couple of seasons where he batted down the order; however, in an attempt to shine at number three, he feels solid starts at the top are crucial, which was the case on Sunday. "When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout," Kishan said. "Credit goes to them also. Whenever you get such good starts, you just have to go. You can take a few balls if you want. "It gives a lot of benefit to the No. 3 and No. 4 batters [in getting their eye in]. Credit goes to them. The pitch was really good, we were just trying to get them under pressure at any point of time, trying to get all their best bowlers to bowl around the 12-13th over so that worked our way,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Kishan enjoys ‘freedom at SRH’; credits Cummins and management for trusting him

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b>SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: </b>Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The former champions will look to make a positive start to their season, having made the playoffs in IPL 2024. Ahead of the IPL 2025 contest between SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, here are all the details.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where to watch the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match&nbsp;on TV?</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network in India.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where to watch the SRH vs RR IPL 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT?</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Which stadium will host the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match?</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be played at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.</p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What time will the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match?</strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will start at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday (Mar 23) with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST.</p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Squads</strong><o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SunRisers Hyderabad: </strong><span>Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore.</p>

SRH vs RR Free Live Streaming: Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Live Streaming, Date-Time, Venue: Rajasthan Royals will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) campaign against last season's runners-up SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The former champions will look to make a positive start to their season, having made the playoffs in IPL 2024. Ahead of the IPL 2025 contest between SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, here are all the details. Where to watch the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match on TV? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be telecast on Star Sports and Sports 18 Network in India. Where to watch the SRH vs RR IPL 2025 match Live Streaming online on OTT? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Which stadium will host the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be played at the iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. What time will the SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match? The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will start at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday (Mar 23) with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | Here's what IPL chairman said about cash-rich league happening in Saudi Arabia SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 Squads SunRisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma. Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shubham Dubey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Maheesh Theekshana, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Singh Rathore.

SRH vs RR Free Live Streaming || When and where to watch SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 live online

<p>IPL Opening Ceremony was possibly one of the biggest highlights of the weekend as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took over hosting duties. The Indian Premiere League kicked off in Kolkata. While there was a lot that happened as Shah Rukh took to hosting duties, one thing that particularly stood out was his reaction during the national anthem.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Shah Rukh Khan closed his eyes as the national anthem played. He took off his sunglasses for the national anthem and was seen being engrossed in singing the anthem.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Fans impressed with Shah Rukh Khan for THIS sweet gesture</strong></h2>
<p>Netizens called him a &ldquo;great&rdquo; person and praised him for being a &ldquo;respectful&rdquo; person. As the video went viral, fans took to social media to share snippets of the video and pictures zooming into the actor. One fan wrote, &ldquo;Pic Treasure: During the National Anthem Shah Rukh Khan removed his glasses &amp; started reciting with closing eyes in the respect.&rdquo; Another user wrote, &ldquo;If you think we love @iamsrk just because he is an actor you are wrong! He is such a great and respectful person.&rdquo;</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pic Treasure: During the National Anthem 🇮🇳 Shah Rukh Khan removed his glasses &amp; started reciting with closing eyes in the respect 🫶<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvsRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvsRCB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShahRukhKhan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ShahRukhKhan</a> <a href="https://t.co/nMukrlL52R">pic.twitter.com/nMukrlL52R</a></p>
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<p>Another person wrote on X, &ldquo;That's such a touching gesture from Shah Rukh Khan! His respect and patriotism truly shine through.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Also read: <a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/not-a-murder-cbi-closes-sushant-singh-rajput-death-case-citing-no-evidence-for-foul-play-8881686" aria-label="Not a murder! CBI closes Sushant Singh Rajput death case citing no evidence of foul play">Not a murder! CBI closes Sushant Singh Rajput death case citing no evidence of foul play</a></p>
<p>At the IPL Opening Ceremony, Shah Rukh Khan also shared an adorable moment with Virat Kohli. The highlight of the night was the duo grooving to the song &ldquo;Jhoome Jo Pathaan&rdquo; together. During his opening monologue, the actor delivered a dialogue from his superhit film <em>Pathaan,</em>&nbsp;&ldquo;Party Pathaan ke ghar pe rakhoge toh mehman nawazi ke liye Pathaan khud aayega aur patake bhi layega (If you host a party at a Pathaan's house, the Pathaan himself will take care of the guests and will also bring firecrackers).&rdquo;</p>
<p>Also read: <a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/yash-kiara-advanis-toxic-gets-new-release-date-8881624" aria-label="Yash, Kiara Advani's Toxic gets new release date">Yash, Kiara Advani's Toxic gets new release date</a></p>

Entertainment Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan recently hosted the IPL 2025 opening ceremony and the internet fell in love with him again after he made a sweet gesture.

IPL Opening Ceremony was possibly one of the biggest highlights of the weekend as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took over hosting duties. The Indian Premiere League kicked off in Kolkata. While there was a lot that happened as Shah Rukh took to hosting duties, one thing that particularly stood out was his reaction during the national anthem. Shah Rukh Khan closed his eyes as the national anthem played. He took off his sunglasses for the national anthem and was seen being engrossed in singing the anthem. Fans impressed with Shah Rukh Khan for THIS sweet gesture Netizens called him a “great” person and praised him for being a “respectful” person. As the video went viral, fans took to social media to share snippets of the video and pictures zooming into the actor. One fan wrote, “Pic Treasure: During the National Anthem Shah Rukh Khan removed his glasses & started reciting with closing eyes in the respect.” Another user wrote, “If you think we love @iamsrk just because he is an actor you are wrong! He is such a great and respectful person.” Pic Treasure: During the National Anthem 🇮🇳 Shah Rukh Khan removed his glasses & started reciting with closing eyes in the respect 🫶#KKRvsRCB #IPL2025 #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/nMukrlL52R — ℣ (@Vamp_Combatant) March 22, 2025 Another person wrote on X, “That's such a touching gesture from Shah Rukh Khan! His respect and patriotism truly shine through.” Also read: Not a murder! CBI closes Sushant Singh Rajput death case citing no evidence of foul play At the IPL Opening Ceremony, Shah Rukh Khan also shared an adorable moment with Virat Kohli. The highlight of the night was the duo grooving to the song “Jhoome Jo Pathaan” together. During his opening monologue, the actor delivered a dialogue from his superhit film Pathaan, “Party Pathaan ke ghar pe rakhoge toh mehman nawazi ke liye Pathaan khud aayega aur patake bhi layega (If you host a party at a Pathaan's house, the Pathaan himself will take care of the guests and will also bring firecrackers).” Also read: Yash, Kiara Advani's Toxic gets new release date

WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan impresses netizens with this sweet gesture during IPL Opening Ceremony

<p>Bollywood superstar and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) co-owner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shah-rukh-khan">Shah Rukh Khan</a> extended his best wishes to the team ahead of their IPL 2025 opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).</p>
<p>In a video shared by KKR&rsquo;s official Instagram handle, SRK was seen personally greeting each player in the dressing room. He warmly embraced them and said, &ldquo;God bless you. Please be healthy, be happy. And thank you, Chandu sir, for looking after them. Welcome aboard to the new members. Thank you, Ajinkya, for joining us and being a captain. God bless you, and I hope you will find a good home here and play well with all of us. Have a good evening, a good match, and be healthy.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The post was captioned, "King Khan ka pyaar, Knights ke naam. Shahrukh Khan | #AmiKKR | #TATAIPL2025 | #KKRvRCB."</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-heres-what-ipl-chairman-said-about-cash-rich-league-happening-in-saudi-arabia-8879549">IPL 2025 | Here's what IPL chairman said about cash-rich league happening in Saudi Arabia</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>See the video here:</strong></h2>
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<p>SRK arrived in Kolkata on Friday (March 21) evening to attend the grand IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Eden Gardens. Dressed in a white T-shirt and denim jeans, he made a stylish entrance, greeting his fans at the airport with waves and flying kisses.</p>
<p>The match between KKR and RCB revives memories of the IPL 2008 opener, where Brendon McCullum&rsquo;s historic 158-run knock set the tournament alight. Both teams enter IPL 2025 with new captains&mdash;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane">Ajinkya Rahane</a> leading KKR and Rajat Patidar at the helm for RCB.</p>
<p>Spin bowling is expected to play a key role, with KKR boasting experienced spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, supported by Moeen Ali and Anukul Roy. RCB counters with Krunal Pandya leading their spin attack, alongside Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, and former KKR player Suyash Sharma.</p>
<p>Both teams also feature explosive batting line-ups. RCB&rsquo;s squad includes Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, and Jitesh Sharma. KKR, on the other hand, has Quinton de Kock, Rinku Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.</p>
<p><strong>Squads:</strong><br><strong>KKR:</strong> Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Moeen Ali, Chetan Sakariya, Spencer Johnson.</p>
<p><strong>RCB:</strong> Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Sports, Cricket: The match between KKR and RCB revives memories of the IPL 2008 opener, where Brendon McCullum’s historic 158-run knock set the tournament alight

Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended his best wishes to the team ahead of their IPL 2025 opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In a video shared by KKR’s official Instagram handle, SRK was seen personally greeting each player in the dressing room. He warmly embraced them and said, “God bless you. Please be healthy, be happy. And thank you, Chandu sir, for looking after them. Welcome aboard to the new members. Thank you, Ajinkya, for joining us and being a captain. God bless you, and I hope you will find a good home here and play well with all of us. Have a good evening, a good match, and be healthy.” The post was captioned, "King Khan ka pyaar, Knights ke naam. Shahrukh Khan | #AmiKKR | #TATAIPL2025 | #KKRvRCB." Also Read: IPL 2025 | Here's what IPL chairman said about cash-rich league happening in Saudi Arabia See the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) SRK arrived in Kolkata on Friday (March 21) evening to attend the grand IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Eden Gardens. Dressed in a white T-shirt and denim jeans, he made a stylish entrance, greeting his fans at the airport with waves and flying kisses. The match between KKR and RCB revives memories of the IPL 2008 opener, where Brendon McCullum’s historic 158-run knock set the tournament alight. Both teams enter IPL 2025 with new captains—Ajinkya Rahane leading KKR and Rajat Patidar at the helm for RCB. Spin bowling is expected to play a key role, with KKR boasting experienced spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, supported by Moeen Ali and Anukul Roy. RCB counters with Krunal Pandya leading their spin attack, alongside Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, and former KKR player Suyash Sharma. Both teams also feature explosive batting line-ups. RCB’s squad includes Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, and Jitesh Sharma. KKR, on the other hand, has Quinton de Kock, Rinku Singh, Ajinkya Rahane, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks. Squads: KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Moeen Ali, Chetan Sakariya, Spencer Johnson. RCB: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | King Khan’s Pep Talk to KKR: God Bless You, be healthy and play well

<p>Punjab Kings&rsquo; new head coach, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ricky-ponting">Ricky Ponting</a>, is brimming with confidence ahead of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025 season. The Australian World Cup-winning captain believes the franchise has built its strongest squad ever and is determined to secure their maiden IPL title.</p>
<p>During a conversation with meta creators at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Ponting emphasised his vision for the team, stating, &ldquo;The goal is clear&mdash;we want to win the IPL. From the first day of camp in Dharamshala, I told the players that we are going to create and become the greatest Punjab Kings team ever. It&rsquo;s a journey that takes time, but we are committed to building something special.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-lucknow-super-giants-trolled-as-worst-ipl-franchise-over-viral-social-media-clip-8879131">IPL 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants trolled as 'worst IPL franchise' over viral social media clip</a></strong></p>
<p>Ponting highlighted the importance of a winning mindset, explaining, &ldquo;Winning is all about attitude. If the opposition wants to beat us, it should feel like they&rsquo;re taking something away from us. I don&rsquo;t want to let anyone take anything away from my team.&rdquo;</p>
<h2>'Musheer has got an infectious attitude'</h2>
<p>He also praised the squad&rsquo;s balance of youth and experience, noting that the blend of young talent and seasoned players will be crucial to their success. Among the emerging stars, Ponting singled out Priyansh Arya, a promising opening batsman, as well as Suryansh Shedge, who has impressed in training. Another young player who has caught his attention is Musheer Khan. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s got an infectious attitude and brings great energy to the team. I&rsquo;ve really enjoyed working with him,&rdquo; Ponting said.</p>
<p>The head coach also stressed the role of experienced overseas players in setting the right example for young Indian cricketers. &ldquo;I expect them to lead by example. The young domestic players look up to them, and if they do things the right way, it sets the standard for the entire squad,&rdquo; he explained.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings">Punjab Kings</a> will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a> at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 25. After an away game against Lucknow Super Giants, they will return home to face Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.</p>

Sports, Cricket: Ponting also praised squad’s balance of youth and experience, noting that the blend of young talent & seasoned players will be crucial to their success

Punjab Kings’ new head coach, Ricky Ponting, is brimming with confidence ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The Australian World Cup-winning captain believes the franchise has built its strongest squad ever and is determined to secure their maiden IPL title. During a conversation with meta creators at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Ponting emphasised his vision for the team, stating, “The goal is clear—we want to win the IPL. From the first day of camp in Dharamshala, I told the players that we are going to create and become the greatest Punjab Kings team ever. It’s a journey that takes time, but we are committed to building something special.” Also Read: IPL 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants trolled as 'worst IPL franchise' over viral social media clip Ponting highlighted the importance of a winning mindset, explaining, “Winning is all about attitude. If the opposition wants to beat us, it should feel like they’re taking something away from us. I don’t want to let anyone take anything away from my team.” 'Musheer has got an infectious attitude' He also praised the squad’s balance of youth and experience, noting that the blend of young talent and seasoned players will be crucial to their success. Among the emerging stars, Ponting singled out Priyansh Arya, a promising opening batsman, as well as Suryansh Shedge, who has impressed in training. Another young player who has caught his attention is Musheer Khan. “He’s got an infectious attitude and brings great energy to the team. I’ve really enjoyed working with him,” Ponting said. The head coach also stressed the role of experienced overseas players in setting the right example for young Indian cricketers. “I expect them to lead by example. The young domestic players look up to them, and if they do things the right way, it sets the standard for the entire squad,” he explained. Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 25. After an away game against Lucknow Super Giants, they will return home to face Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2025 | 'We are going to become greatest Punjab Kings side', says head coach Ricky Ponting

The highly anticipated IPL 2025 season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faces a major hurdle as rain threatens to disrupt the match. Fans are eagerly waiting to see their favorite stars in action, but will the weather play spoilsport? Stay tuned for the latest updates!

Rain threat looms Kolkata vs Bengaluru season opener

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match. The captains' meeting has confirmed key rule changes for IPL 2025, adding new excitement to the tournament. Watch this report to know what's new in this IPL season!

Kolkata face Bengaluru in opening match of Indian Premier League

<p data-start="478" data-end="657" class="">The much-anticipated <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.</p>
<p data-start="659" data-end="834" class="">Ahead of the tournament, former Indian cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harbhajan-singh">Harbhajan Singh</a> spoke about the fierce rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).</p>
<p data-start="659" data-end="834" class=""><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-mohammed-siraj-recalls-emotional-bond-with-virat-kohli-rcb-opens-up-on-new-stint-with-gujarat-titans-8877234">IPL 2025: Siraj recalls emotional bond with Virat Kohli, admits feeling emotional over RCB separation</a></strong></p>
<p data-start="836" data-end="1149" class="">"CSK vs MI is like India vs Pakistan in the IPL. Their fans are deeply passionate, and both teams have had legendary players over the years. If you beat CSK, your team is in the headlines, and the same goes for MI. It&rsquo;s a high-pressure, high-intensity match that is always thrilling to watch," Harbhajan said.</p>
<h2 data-start="836" data-end="1149">'Riyan is one to watch'</h2>
<p data-start="1151" data-end="1307" class="">The IPL veteran also expressed his admiration for Rajasthan Royals' young star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a>, who has been appointed captain in the absence of Sanju Samson.</p>
<p data-start="1309" data-end="1616" class="">"Every season, we see young players making an impact. Riyan Parag is one to watch&mdash;he has immense talent, and now, as Rajasthan Royals captain, he has a great opportunity to prove himself. I also want to see how the new young spinners perform this season, especially in terms of their mindset," he added.</p>
<p data-start="1618" data-end="2060" class="">The rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings remains one of the biggest attractions of the IPL. Fans are eagerly waiting to see <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/msd">MS Dhoni</a> back in yellow, with their last encounter being a memorable one&mdash;CSK defeated MI by 20 runs. Rohit Sharma's century went in vain as Matheesha Pathirana's four-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Game award. Interestingly, Dhoni&rsquo;s explosive 20 runs off just four balls turned out to be the exact margin of victory.</p>
<p data-start="2062" data-end="2162" class="">As IPL 2025 kicks off, all eyes will once again be on the biggest clash of the tournament&mdash;CSK vs MI.</p>

Sports, Cricket: The IPL veteran also expressed his admiration for Rajasthan Royals' young star Riyan Parag, who has been appointed captain in the absence of Sanju Samson

The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to begin on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Ahead of the tournament, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke about the fierce rivalry between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Also Read: IPL 2025: Siraj recalls emotional bond with Virat Kohli, admits feeling emotional over RCB separation "CSK vs MI is like India vs Pakistan in the IPL. Their fans are deeply passionate, and both teams have had legendary players over the years. If you beat CSK, your team is in the headlines, and the same goes for MI. It’s a high-pressure, high-intensity match that is always thrilling to watch," Harbhajan said. 'Riyan is one to watch' The IPL veteran also expressed his admiration for Rajasthan Royals' young star Riyan Parag, who has been appointed captain in the absence of Sanju Samson. "Every season, we see young players making an impact. Riyan Parag is one to watch—he has immense talent, and now, as Rajasthan Royals captain, he has a great opportunity to prove himself. I also want to see how the new young spinners perform this season, especially in terms of their mindset," he added. The rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings remains one of the biggest attractions of the IPL. Fans are eagerly waiting to see MS Dhoni back in yellow, with their last encounter being a memorable one—CSK defeated MI by 20 runs. Rohit Sharma's century went in vain as Matheesha Pathirana's four-wicket haul earned him the Player of the Game award. Interestingly, Dhoni’s explosive 20 runs off just four balls turned out to be the exact margin of victory. As IPL 2025 kicks off, all eyes will once again be on the biggest clash of the tournament—CSK vs MI.

IPL 2025 | 'CSK vs MI is like India-Pakistan of IPL', says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh

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