Out of their total purse of INR 120 crore, LSG spent a whopping INR 70 crore on just four players: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mayank Yadav. While these players bought star value to the team, it left very little purse to build a well-balanced squad.

Rishabh Pant took the bullets, but he wasn’t alone - What went wrong for LSG in IPL 2025

Suryavanshi played seven games in the season and finished with 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.55 and an average of 36. He also hit a hundred apart from the fifth against CSK.

Former India coach reveals 'major challenge' for 14-year-old Suryavanshi as RR's season comes to an end

After an early exit this season, CSK would look to take back the positives and build a strong team for next season. Here are five key players CSK might retain after IPL 2025.

CSK’s retention plans revealed: Dhoni is right at the top, but other four might shock you

The decision has come in the wake of pre-monsoon rains and potential early onset of rainy season in various parts of India including the match venues.

IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved'

Five time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will lock these give players for the next season and prepare a strong core that could drive an impactful team next season.

From Hardik Pandya to Jasprit Bumrah: These 5 players Mumbai Indians might retain post IPL 2025. Details inside.

Delhi Capitals’ hopes of finishing in the top and securing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) Playoffs could take a massive hit as rain is expected to play a crucial role. 

IPL 2025: DC's playoffs qualification hopes in limbo? Rain expected to play spoilsport in Mumbai

Former India opener K Srikkanth has taken a jibe at MS Dhoni after Chennai Super Kings suffered their latest defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2025: K Srikkanth advices MS Dhoni to 'walk away' after CSK suffer another heartbreaking defeat

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six wickets

Harshal Patel, with his solitary wicket against LSG, became the fastest to take 150 wickets in IPL history in terms of balls bowled. To go top of the list, he overtook legends like Bravo and Malinga and current best bowler Jasprit Bumrah as well.

Players fastest to 150 IPL wickets by balls bowled

After securing the playoff berth in IPL 2025, RCB would like to retain these 5 key players post this season to build a strong core and be prepared for IPL 2026.

RCB might retain these 5 players after IPL 2025. Virat Kohli is sure, check others

Now, as MI and DC meet again on 21 May, the playoff picture is crystal clear. If MI wins, they will qualify directly. But if DC win, they’ll have to beat PBKS in their last league game and hope MI lose their final match against PBKS.

IPL 2025 | MI, DC set to face off again, with changed fortune, for final playoff berth

This comes after India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert warning for Bengaluru. The yellow warning means 'heavy to very heavy rainfall'  which is predicted by the IMD in Bengaluru until Thursday (May 22).

IPL shifts RCB-SRH to Lucknow, playoffs shifted from Hyderabad and Kolkata to Mullanpur and Ahmedabad

Lucknow started by winning four of their first games - putting them in the top half of the points table. In the next six games, however, they lost five matches including last four consecutively.

Owner Sanjiv Goenka acknowledges 'challenging second half of the season' as LSG crash out of IPL 2025 playoffs

LSG bought pant for an IPL record of INR 27 crore ($3.21 million) and Pooran for INR 21 crore (2.5 million) - leaving them with about  INR 72 crore or a little than then $10 million for the rest of the buys.

Former IPL coach says LSG spent too much money on Pant and Pooran, making it 'hard to build a very strong bowling unit'

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have roped in three overseas players as replacements ahead of the IPL playoffs. These signings come as Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch are set to leave the MI camp for national duties.

IPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians rope in three overseas players ahead of playoffs – Details inside

As Lucknow Super Giants is on the brink of elimination after IPL 2025. Here are five players LSG could retain post this season ft Rishabh Pant and Digvesh Rathi.

5 players LSG might retain after IPL 2025, one name can shock you

Lucknow Super Giants bowler Digvesh Rathi has been handed a one match suspension after he was involved in a heated argument with SunRisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma on Monday (May 19).

IPL 2025: LSG's Digvesh Rathi handed one-match ban after spat with Abhishek Sharma

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest between Lucknow Super Giants and SunRisers Hyderabad made headlines on Monday (May 19) after Digvesh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma were involved in a heated exchange.

Watch: Abhishek Sharma-Digvesh Rathi involved in heated argument, BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla acts as peacemaker

The defeat against SRH means LSG are no longer in the IPL 2025 Playoffs race, leaving Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals to scramble for the final spot.

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant reflects on LSG's poor show, says 'became difficult to close out gaps'

While Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are already in the Playoffs, both Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians now battle for the last remaining spot after results on Monday in IPL 2025. 

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals to scramble for final Playoffs spot after SRH win ousts LSG

IPL 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad knock Lucknow Super Giants out of play-offs race with six-wicket win

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad knock Lucknow Super Giants out of playoffs race with six-wicket win

CSK, the five-time champions, have failed spectacularly and the blame falls equally on seniors as well as their young players. In the 12 games played, CSK have lost 9 and are at bottom of the 10-team points table with only six points from three wins.

IPL 2025 | CSK coach Fleming still believes in 'same methods and ideology' despite poor season

With over 30,000 lavender flags waving in the stands and 10,000 fans wearing lavender jerseys, the stadium will transform into a symbol of hope and support. In addition to it, Gujarat Titans players will wear special lavender jerseys on the field.

IPL 2025 | Gujarat Titans to wear lavender jersey during match against Lucknow on May 22 - Here's Why

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have stepped up for Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2025 and have recorded the most runs by an Indian pair in IPL 2025. Check out the other Indian duos with a record-breaking partnership in IPL history.

Indian pairs with most partnership run in single IPL season

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