Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli playfully mocked Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul after their IPL 2025 win in Delhi on Sunday (Apr 27). In their previous outing, DC had beaten RCB at Bengaluru and this time RCB took the revenge.
After the win at Bengaluru, which KL Rahul had orchestrated, he had done a gesture by thumping his bat on the ground that 'this (Chinnaswamy) is his ground.' Kohli, who is originally from Delhi, returned the favour after scoring a fifty in the chase against DC, and did the same celebration after the match. Have a look at the video below:
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Chasing a modest 163, RCB romped to home easily in 18.3 overs with Kohli scoring 51 off 47 balls - his third consecutive fifty while chasing. Apart from him, Krunal Pandya also scored 73 not out off 47 along with 1/28 and won the Player of the Match award.
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<h2>RCB first team to win six away games in a season</h2>
The win against DC was RCB's sixth away victory this season - the first team do so in IPL history. Out of 10 games played, they have won seven matches in total and six of them came away from home. They lost three consecutive matches at home before breaking the jinx with a 11-run win against Rajasthan Royals.
Kohli has been instrumental in those wins, scoring 443 runs in 10 innings at an average of 63 and a strike-rate of 138. He has also hit six fifties in the season and currently sits atop of the run-making charts as the Orange Cap holder. Kohli is also miles ahead of RCB's second best batter Phil Salt who has 239 runs in nine innings.
Thanks to him, RCB are having a brilliant season with top spot on 10-team table with 14 points from seven wins out of 10 games.

The win against DC was RCB's sixth away victory this season - the first team do so in IPL history. Out of 10 games played, they have won seven matches in total and six of them came away from home. Sports Cricket India news

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli playfully mocked Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul after their IPL 2025 win in Delhi on Sunday (Apr 27). In their previous outing, DC had beaten RCB at Bengaluru and this time RCB took the revenge. After the win at Bengaluru, which KL Rahul had orchestrated, he had done a gesture by thumping his bat on the ground that 'this (Chinnaswamy) is his ground.' Kohli, who is originally from Delhi, returned the favour after scoring a fifty in the chase against DC, and did the same celebration after the match. Have a look at the video below: Virat Kohli doing 'This is my ground' celebration in front of KL Rahul. 🤣#ViratKohli #RCBvDC #DCvRCBpic.twitter.com/kr5QyEbaMa — Panda Heart🐼🖤 (@_vy_sh_navi) April 27, 2025 Chasing a modest 163, RCB romped to home easily in 18.3 overs with Kohli scoring 51 off 47 balls - his third consecutive fifty while chasing. Apart from him, Krunal Pandya also scored 73 not out off 47 along with 1/28 and won the Player of the Match award. Also Read - From bad to worse! IPL slap hefty fine on LSG captain Rishabh Pant for slow over-rate against MI RCB first team to win six away games in a season The win against DC was RCB's sixth away victory this season - the first team do so in IPL history. Out of 10 games played, they have won seven matches in total and six of them came away from home. They lost three consecutive matches at home before breaking the jinx with a 11-run win against Rajasthan Royals. Kohli has been instrumental in those wins, scoring 443 runs in 10 innings at an average of 63 and a strike-rate of 138. He has also hit six fifties in the season and currently sits atop of the run-making charts as the Orange Cap holder. Kohli is also miles ahead of RCB's second best batter Phil Salt who has 239 runs in nine innings. Thanks to him, RCB are having a brilliant season with top spot on 10-team table with 14 points from seven wins out of 10 games.

IPL 2025 | WATCH - Kohli returns favour to KL Rahul with 'this is my ground' celebration after RCB's record sixth away win

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli" rel="dofollow">Virat Kohli</a> is a run-scoring machine who loves run chases, doing this over and over again for close to two decades now. The RCB superstar was the cornerstone of his side&rsquo;s massive yet crucial six-wicket win over the hosts <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals</a> on Sunday evening, propelling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the points table in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>.
Kohli completed his sixth fifty (51) this season, and alongside all-rounder Krunal Pandya, the star of the night for picking one wicket and scoring an unbeaten 73, helped RCB complete IPL&rsquo;s first in Delhi. They became the first-ever team in IPL history to win six away matches on the trot in a season.
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RCB won the toss and elected to field first against Delhi. The DC openers, Abishek Porel and Faf du Plessis, added 33 for the first wicket before losing two quick wickets inside the Powerplay. Seasoned campaigners KL Rahul and Faf tried stitching a useful stand but failed, with Pandya accounting for the Protean on 22 to dent DC&rsquo;s run.
Before KL Rahul could accelerate, his India teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed him on 41 off 39 balls; he later got rid of dangerous Ashutosh Sharma on just two. With Delhi&rsquo;s back against the wall, Tristan Stubbs bailed the team out with a late blitz, hitting 34 off 18 balls, including six and five fours. His wicket was the last nail in the coffin, as RCB restricted DC to 162 for eight in 20 overs.
<h2>Kohli, Krunal show in Delhi</h2>
Opening with a new partner in Jacob Bethell, Kohli saw three wickets falling early inside the first six overs, with RCB&rsquo;s scorecard reeling at 26 for three at one stage.&nbsp;
Kohli and Krunal then began the recovery work. The pair first completed a fifty-plus stand and then marched towards crossing the landmark of a 100-run partnership, putting RCB&rsquo;s nose in front. While Kohli got out shortly after completing his fifty, with the visitors still in the chase, Krunal stood his ground and engineered the chase with Tim David as RCB won the game with six wickets and nine balls remaining.&nbsp;

After a win over DC, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first-ever team in IPL history to win six away matches on the trot in a season. Sports, Cricket

Virat Kohli is a run-scoring machine who loves run chases, doing this over and over again for close to two decades now. The RCB superstar was the cornerstone of his side’s massive yet crucial six-wicket win over the hosts Delhi Capitals on Sunday evening, propelling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the points table in IPL 2025. Kohli completed his sixth fifty (51) this season, and alongside all-rounder Krunal Pandya, the star of the night for picking one wicket and scoring an unbeaten 73, helped RCB complete IPL’s first in Delhi. They became the first-ever team in IPL history to win six away matches on the trot in a season. Also read | From bad to worse! IPL slap hefty fine on LSG captain Rishabh Pant for slow over-rate against MI RCB won the toss and elected to field first against Delhi. The DC openers, Abishek Porel and Faf du Plessis, added 33 for the first wicket before losing two quick wickets inside the Powerplay. Seasoned campaigners KL Rahul and Faf tried stitching a useful stand but failed, with Pandya accounting for the Protean on 22 to dent DC’s run. Before KL Rahul could accelerate, his India teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar removed him on 41 off 39 balls; he later got rid of dangerous Ashutosh Sharma on just two. With Delhi’s back against the wall, Tristan Stubbs bailed the team out with a late blitz, hitting 34 off 18 balls, including six and five fours. His wicket was the last nail in the coffin, as RCB restricted DC to 162 for eight in 20 overs. Kohli, Krunal show in Delhi Opening with a new partner in Jacob Bethell, Kohli saw three wickets falling early inside the first six overs, with RCB’s scorecard reeling at 26 for three at one stage. Kohli and Krunal then began the recovery work. The pair first completed a fifty-plus stand and then marched towards crossing the landmark of a 100-run partnership, putting RCB’s nose in front. While Kohli got out shortly after completing his fifty, with the visitors still in the chase, Krunal stood his ground and engineered the chase with Tim David as RCB won the game with six wickets and nine balls remaining.

Kohli, Krunal power RCB to IPL’s first in crucial away win in Delhi

Things continue to turn worse for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</a> captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant" rel="dofollow">Rishabh Pant</a> in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>. After losing the crucial away clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on Sunday (Apr 27) by 54 runs, the IPL slapped a hefty fine of INR 24 lakh on Pant as punishment for his side&rsquo;s slow over-rate against MI.
The IPL fined Pant for the second time this edition for the same offence under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, the IPL has also fined the rest of LSG's playing XI, including the Impact Player, either INR 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their match fees, whichever is lesser.
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Reeling at the sixth spot on the points table with five wins in ten contested matches, LSG stay afloat in the playoff race, but what worries them more is their captain&rsquo;s form with the bat. Pant, whom the LSG bought for a whooping INR 27 crore at the mega auction, hasn&rsquo;t lived up to his price, neither with the willow in hand nor as a captain.
Enduring a horror run this season, Pant has managed 110 runs in ten outings, averaging just 12 and striking at less than 100 (98.21).&nbsp;
Chasing a mammoth 216 in Mumbai on a hot afternoon, LSG began well but lost too many wickets in the middle to lose their ground and any chance of upsetting MI&rsquo;s winning run in the past five games. Coming into bat at number four and inside the first ten overs, Pant got out on a second-ball four after miscuing a reverse sweep off Will Jacks. His dismissal, however, reflected his lean patch with the bat this time. &nbsp;
<h2>Pant on his poor form</h2>
Addressing the media after his side&rsquo;s loss in Mumbai, Pant said signalling out his form isn&rsquo;t the ideal thing to do at this time.
"See, (I am) keeping it very simple," Pant said.&nbsp;
"Not thinking about that [his form] too much because in a season like this, where things are not going your way, you're going to start questioning yourself as a player, and that is something you don't want to do.
"When the team isn't doing well, you've got to think about that because eventually it's a team game. Yes, one player definitely makes a difference, but every time if you take out the individual, it's not the right thing to do, I guess,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;

The IPL fined LSG captain Rishabh Pant for the second time this edition for the same offence under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. Sports, Cricket

Things continue to turn worse for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant in the ongoing IPL 2025. After losing the crucial away clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede on Sunday (Apr 27) by 54 runs, the IPL slapped a hefty fine of INR 24 lakh on Pant as punishment for his side’s slow over-rate against MI. The IPL fined Pant for the second time this edition for the same offence under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, the IPL has also fined the rest of LSG's playing XI, including the Impact Player, either INR 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their match fees, whichever is lesser. Also read | MI vs LSG: Record-breaker Bumrah helps Mumbai Indians register fifth straight win in IPL 2025 Reeling at the sixth spot on the points table with five wins in ten contested matches, LSG stay afloat in the playoff race, but what worries them more is their captain’s form with the bat. Pant, whom the LSG bought for a whooping INR 27 crore at the mega auction, hasn’t lived up to his price, neither with the willow in hand nor as a captain. Enduring a horror run this season, Pant has managed 110 runs in ten outings, averaging just 12 and striking at less than 100 (98.21). Chasing a mammoth 216 in Mumbai on a hot afternoon, LSG began well but lost too many wickets in the middle to lose their ground and any chance of upsetting MI’s winning run in the past five games. Coming into bat at number four and inside the first ten overs, Pant got out on a second-ball four after miscuing a reverse sweep off Will Jacks. His dismissal, however, reflected his lean patch with the bat this time. Pant on his poor form Addressing the media after his side’s loss in Mumbai, Pant said signalling out his form isn’t the ideal thing to do at this time. "See, (I am) keeping it very simple," Pant said. "Not thinking about that [his form] too much because in a season like this, where things are not going your way, you're going to start questioning yourself as a player, and that is something you don't want to do. "When the team isn't doing well, you've got to think about that because eventually it's a team game. Yes, one player definitely makes a difference, but every time if you take out the individual, it's not the right thing to do, I guess,” he continued.

From bad to worse! IPL slap hefty fine on LSG captain Rishabh Pant for slow over-rate against MI

Pace bowler <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah</a> returned figures of 4-22 to lead IPL heavyweights <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> to their fifth successive win with a 54-run hammering of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday. Five-time champions Mumbai posted 215-7 after South Africa's Ryan Rickleton, a left-hand wicketkeeper-batsman, hit 58 and Suryakumar Yadav hammered 54 at the Wankhede Stadium.<o:p></o:p>
All the bowlers contributed, including England's Will Jacks, who took two wickets in one over, as Mumbai bowled out Lucknow for 161, pushing them up to second in the 10-team table in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>.<o:p></o:p>
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It was Mumbai's 150th victory in the Indian Premier League, the first time for any team in the league.<o:p></o:p>
Bumrah stood out after he dismissed Aiden Markram to go past former quick Lasith Malinga's record of 170 IPL wickets to become Mumbai's leading bowler.<o:p></o:p>
Bumrah, who has returned from a back injury that made him miss India's Champions Trophy title win in Dubai last month, now has 174 wickets.<o:p></o:p>
Lucknow opener Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran hit back with a flurry of boundaries in their breezy partnership of 42.<o:p></o:p>
Jacks got Pooran out for 27 with his off-spin and struck two balls later to send back Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant, caught out for four while the left-hander attempted a reverse sweep.<o:p></o:p>
Wicketkeeper-batsman Pant, who was bought by Lucknow at an all-time auction record of $3.21 million in November, has flopped with the bat, scoring just 110 runs in nine innings.<o:p></o:p>
New Zealand left-arm quick Trent Boult took down Australia's Marsh for 34 and later got Ayush Badoni out on 35 to derail the chase and returned figures of 3-20.<o:p></o:p>
Wickets kept tumbling, and Bumrah returned to take three in one, including impact player David Miller out for 24 to shut out Lucknow.<o:p></o:p>
The batters set up victory after the left-handed Rickleton began quickly with a rush of boundaries despite losing his opening partner and former captain Rohit, who fell to returning speedster Mayank Yadav's slower ball for 12.<o:p></o:p>
Rickleton countered the spin threat to hit back in a 55-run second-wicket stand with Jacks, who hit 29, but finally fell to leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi.<o:p></o:p>
Jacks hit a few boundaries before being bowled by Prince Yadav, but Suryakumar kept up the attack with his audacious hitting, including a kneel-down hook for six over fine-leg.<o:p></o:p>
The Lucknow bowlers struck regularly, and Mayank bowled skipper Hardik Pandya for five.<o:p></o:p>
India's T20 captain Suryakumar, who is the season's leading batter with 427 runs, raised his fifty with a six, but pace bowler Avesh Khan dismissed him next ball.<o:p></o:p>
Naman Dhir, who hit an unbeaten 25 off 11 balls, and South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who smashed a 10-ball 20 on his IPL debut, helped finish with a flourish in their quickfire stand of 28.
Disclaimer:&nbsp;This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

It was the Mumbai Indians' 150th victory in the Indian Premier League, the first time for any team in the league. Suryakumar Yadav broke some records too. Sports, Cricket

Pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah returned figures of 4-22 to lead IPL heavyweights Mumbai Indians to their fifth successive win with a 54-run hammering of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday. Five-time champions Mumbai posted 215-7 after South Africa's Ryan Rickleton, a left-hand wicketkeeper-batsman, hit 58 and Suryakumar Yadav hammered 54 at the Wankhede Stadium. All the bowlers contributed, including England's Will Jacks, who took two wickets in one over, as Mumbai bowled out Lucknow for 161, pushing them up to second in the 10-team table in IPL 2025. Also read | MI vs LSG: Suryakumar Yadav becomes quickest to 4000 IPL runs by an Indian, surpasses Rohit It was Mumbai's 150th victory in the Indian Premier League, the first time for any team in the league. Bumrah stood out after he dismissed Aiden Markram to go past former quick Lasith Malinga's record of 170 IPL wickets to become Mumbai's leading bowler. Bumrah, who has returned from a back injury that made him miss India's Champions Trophy title win in Dubai last month, now has 174 wickets. Lucknow opener Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran hit back with a flurry of boundaries in their breezy partnership of 42. Jacks got Pooran out for 27 with his off-spin and struck two balls later to send back Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant, caught out for four while the left-hander attempted a reverse sweep. Wicketkeeper-batsman Pant, who was bought by Lucknow at an all-time auction record of $3.21 million in November, has flopped with the bat, scoring just 110 runs in nine innings. New Zealand left-arm quick Trent Boult took down Australia's Marsh for 34 and later got Ayush Badoni out on 35 to derail the chase and returned figures of 3-20. Wickets kept tumbling, and Bumrah returned to take three in one, including impact player David Miller out for 24 to shut out Lucknow. The batters set up victory after the left-handed Rickleton began quickly with a rush of boundaries despite losing his opening partner and former captain Rohit, who fell to returning speedster Mayank Yadav's slower ball for 12. Rickleton countered the spin threat to hit back in a 55-run second-wicket stand with Jacks, who hit 29, but finally fell to leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi. Jacks hit a few boundaries before being bowled by Prince Yadav, but Suryakumar kept up the attack with his audacious hitting, including a kneel-down hook for six over fine-leg. The Lucknow bowlers struck regularly, and Mayank bowled skipper Hardik Pandya for five. India's T20 captain Suryakumar, who is the season's leading batter with 427 runs, raised his fifty with a six, but pace bowler Avesh Khan dismissed him next ball. Naman Dhir, who hit an unbeaten 25 off 11 balls, and South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who smashed a 10-ball 20 on his IPL debut, helped finish with a flourish in their quickfire stand of 28. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

MI vs LSG: Record-breaker Bumrah helps Mumbai Indians register fifth straight win in IPL 2025

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> ace batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav" rel="dofollow">Suryakumar Yadav</a> continued his brilliant form in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> with another half-century this season, more importantly in the winning cause against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede on Sunday. The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 54 in the first innings, propelling MI to 215 for seven in 20 overs. He, however, also broke several records on the day, including becoming the quickest Indian (by balls) to cross the 4000-run mark in the league.
Although he is third on the list for batters quickest to 4000 IPL runs, after Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, who coincidently unlocked this feat in 2658 balls each, Suryakumar did it in 2714 balls, quicker than fifth-placed and only Indian in the top five (barring him), Suresh Raina, who took 2886 balls to reach there. Former Australia opener David Warner is fourth on the list, taking 2809 balls to this feat.&nbsp;
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Heading into MI&rsquo;s 10th game of the season, Suryakumar Yadav needed 33 runs to enter the list, and he brought that up in style by hitting LSG seamer Avesh Khan for a four in the 13th over. The attacking middle-order batter enjoyed another fruitful outing this season, helping Mumbai complete their fifth successive win, which saw them climb up to the second spot on the points table with six wins from ten contested matches.
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💥💥💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuryakumarYadav?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuryakumarYadav</a> uses the long handle &amp; smashes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaviBishnoi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaviBishnoi</a> for a thumping six over mid-wicket! 💪🏻 Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/gqQcy5KMtQ">https://t.co/gqQcy5KMtQ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MIvLSG</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports1, Star Sports1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/2b2kGBuoh5">pic.twitter.com/2b2kGBuoh5</a>
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Suryakumar&rsquo;s IPL numbers are a testament to his greatness in the shortest format. In 160 matches played in the league thus far, SKY, as the fans often call him, has amassed 4021 runs, averaging 34.08 and striking at close to 150. He has hit 27 fifties and two hundreds, playing a handy role for the Mumbai Indians since his switch.
<h2>More records</h2>
Not only this, but Suryakumar Yadav also became the third Mumbai Indians player after veteran opener Rohit Sharma and former all-rounder Kieron Pollard to complete 3000 runs for the franchise.
He also completed 150 sixes in the cash-rich league.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, MI beat LSG by 54 runs, nearing punching their playoff ticket.&nbsp;

Suryakumar Yadav also became the third Mumbai Indians player, after Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard, to complete 3000 runs for the franchise. Sports, Cricket

Mumbai Indians ace batter Suryakumar Yadav continued his brilliant form in IPL 2025 with another half-century this season, more importantly in the winning cause against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede on Sunday. The right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 54 in the first innings, propelling MI to 215 for seven in 20 overs. He, however, also broke several records on the day, including becoming the quickest Indian (by balls) to cross the 4000-run mark in the league. Although he is third on the list for batters quickest to 4000 IPL runs, after Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, who coincidently unlocked this feat in 2658 balls each, Suryakumar did it in 2714 balls, quicker than fifth-placed and only Indian in the top five (barring him), Suresh Raina, who took 2886 balls to reach there. Former Australia opener David Warner is fourth on the list, taking 2809 balls to this feat. Also read | IPL 2025: Mayank Yadav removes Rohit Sharma on return to cricket but loses pace after injury layoff Heading into MI’s 10th game of the season, Suryakumar Yadav needed 33 runs to enter the list, and he brought that up in style by hitting LSG seamer Avesh Khan for a four in the 13th over. The attacking middle-order batter enjoyed another fruitful outing this season, helping Mumbai complete their fifth successive win, which saw them climb up to the second spot on the points table with six wins from ten contested matches. 💥💥💥#SuryakumarYadav uses the long handle & smashes #RaviBishnoi for a thumping six over mid-wicket! 💪🏻 Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/gqQcy5KMtQ#IPLonJioStar 👉 #MIvLSG | LIVE NOW on Star Sports1, Star Sports1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/2b2kGBuoh5 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 27, 2025 Suryakumar’s IPL numbers are a testament to his greatness in the shortest format. In 160 matches played in the league thus far, SKY, as the fans often call him, has amassed 4021 runs, averaging 34.08 and striking at close to 150. He has hit 27 fifties and two hundreds, playing a handy role for the Mumbai Indians since his switch. More records Not only this, but Suryakumar Yadav also became the third Mumbai Indians player after veteran opener Rohit Sharma and former all-rounder Kieron Pollard to complete 3000 runs for the franchise. He also completed 150 sixes in the cash-rich league. Meanwhile, MI beat LSG by 54 runs, nearing punching their playoff ticket.

MI vs LSG: Suryakumar Yadav becomes quickest to 4000 IPL runs by an Indian, surpasses Rohit

Mumbai Indians have been in superb form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they are on a winning streak of five consecutive matches. On Sunday they took the field in the afternoon contest against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with a great initiative on hand. At the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, 19,000 kids attended the IPL contest under the Education and Sports (ESA) for all initiative. With a rousing applause, Mumbai Indians caught the eye of netizens.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Mumbai Indians welcome 19000 kids at Wankhede Stadium<o:p></o:p></h2>
Now in its fifteenth year, MI welcomed kids aged between 7 and 14 ahead of the contest against LSG. The children from humble backgrounds were given once in a lifetime experiences. Mumbai Indian aims to empower young minds, inspire ambition, and instill the joy of sports and learning. The match also aims to inspire the next generation of kids to fulfill their dreams in sports and education. Kids ahead of the match were served with five meals and provided special buses ahead of the match.<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Mumbai Indians win fifth consecutive contest<o:p></o:p></h2>
Playing against Lucknow, Ryan Rickelton (58 off 32) and Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 28) were on fire as they helped Mumbai Indians score 215/7 in their 20 overs. Bidding for their fifth consecutive win, MI bowlers restricted LSG to 161, thereby winning the match by 54 runs. Will Jacks (29), Naman Dhir (25 off 11) and Corbin Bosch (20 off 10) also contributed heavily to Mumbai&rsquo;s dominance in the contest.<o:p></o:p>
Jasprit Bumrah with four wickets was the star for Mumbai as he found his rhythm ahead of a crucial run in. Trent Boult (20/3) and Will Jacks (18/2) were also amongst the wickets for Mumbai, laying the foundation for the win.<o:p></o:p>
The Blue Army is next in action Thursday when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansing Stadium.

Mumbai Indians have been in superb form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they are on a winning streak of five consecutive matches. India News | Sports

Mumbai Indians have been in superb form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they are on a winning streak of five consecutive matches. On Sunday they took the field in the afternoon contest against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with a great initiative on hand. At the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, 19,000 kids attended the IPL contest under the Education and Sports (ESA) for all initiative. With a rousing applause, Mumbai Indians caught the eye of netizens. Swag ki koi kami nahi hai 🙌😎@ril_foundation | #ESADay #EducationAndSportsForAll #MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvLSG pic.twitter.com/KOOCJzdeuw — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 27, 2025 Mumbai Indians welcome 19000 kids at Wankhede Stadium Now in its fifteenth year, MI welcomed kids aged between 7 and 14 ahead of the contest against LSG. The children from humble backgrounds were given once in a lifetime experiences. Mumbai Indian aims to empower young minds, inspire ambition, and instill the joy of sports and learning. The match also aims to inspire the next generation of kids to fulfill their dreams in sports and education. Kids ahead of the match were served with five meals and provided special buses ahead of the match. ALSO READ | Anfield crowd to witness first title clincher in 35 years as Reds host Tottenham Hotspur in Premier League Mumbai Indians win fifth consecutive contest Playing against Lucknow, Ryan Rickelton (58 off 32) and Suryakumar Yadav (54 off 28) were on fire as they helped Mumbai Indians score 215/7 in their 20 overs. Bidding for their fifth consecutive win, MI bowlers restricted LSG to 161, thereby winning the match by 54 runs. Will Jacks (29), Naman Dhir (25 off 11) and Corbin Bosch (20 off 10) also contributed heavily to Mumbai’s dominance in the contest. Jasprit Bumrah with four wickets was the star for Mumbai as he found his rhythm ahead of a crucial run in. Trent Boult (20/3) and Will Jacks (18/2) were also amongst the wickets for Mumbai, laying the foundation for the win. The Blue Army is next in action Thursday when they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansing Stadium.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians welcome 19000 kids under Education and Sports Initiative ahead during crucial LSG game

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</a> tearaway pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mayank-yadav" rel="dofollow">Mayank Yadav</a> returned to cricket for the first time in six months following a lengthy injury layoff, removing veteran Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma in his comeback game in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, but it all came at a cost.&nbsp;
Mayank rose to the limelight since his IPL debut last year because of his unbelievable pace that bamboozled everyone. Although he played just a few games before suffering an injury that kept him out for a few months, the BCCI selectors fast-tracked him into the Indian Team later.
Mayank made his India debut during the home T20Is against Bangladesh but got ruled out midway through the series with a back injury, which kept him away from the entire 2024-25 domestic season. Mayank recovered at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE, formerly NCA) in Bengaluru, only to get infected after stubbing his toe against his bed, further delaying his return by two weeks.
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After all of this, Mayank got a green signal from the CoE, marking his return to the cash-rich league for the first time since his fourth IPL game last season.&nbsp;
<h2>Come back after six months</h2>
Mayank opened the innings for the second time in his T20 career, and what was shocking to learn was that his pace dipped. The lanky pacer clocked his highest speed of 156.7kph last season, but it dipped drastically this time, with his top speed against the Mumbai Indians being 142.7kph.&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s more worrying for the pace-loving enthusiasts was that he bowled around eight slower balls in his spell of four overs for 41 runs, including two wickets, more than ever.
The LSG quick removed Rohit first, caught at the short third man on 12 before accounting for Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, bowled on five.&nbsp;
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Although he leaked runs at the beginning, going for 13 in his second over, Mayank tied up half-centurion Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir, who remained unbeaten at 25 off 11 balls, with his slower ones during the fag end of the innings, not conceding any boundary in his last over.
Overall, LSG bowlers went for runs, conceding 215 in the first innings, with seamers Mayank and Avesh Khan returning with two wickets each.&nbsp;

He clocked his highest speed of 156.7kph last season, but it dipped drastically this time, with his top speed against the Mumbai Indians being 142.7kph. Sports, Cricket

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav returned to cricket for the first time in six months following a lengthy injury layoff, removing veteran Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma in his comeback game in IPL 2025, but it all came at a cost. Mayank rose to the limelight since his IPL debut last year because of his unbelievable pace that bamboozled everyone. Although he played just a few games before suffering an injury that kept him out for a few months, the BCCI selectors fast-tracked him into the Indian Team later. Mayank made his India debut during the home T20Is against Bangladesh but got ruled out midway through the series with a back injury, which kept him away from the entire 2024-25 domestic season. Mayank recovered at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE, formerly NCA) in Bengaluru, only to get infected after stubbing his toe against his bed, further delaying his return by two weeks. Also read | Bhangra on cricket field: Kids break internet with never-seen-before celebration – WATCH After all of this, Mayank got a green signal from the CoE, marking his return to the cash-rich league for the first time since his fourth IPL game last season. Come back after six months Mayank opened the innings for the second time in his T20 career, and what was shocking to learn was that his pace dipped. The lanky pacer clocked his highest speed of 156.7kph last season, but it dipped drastically this time, with his top speed against the Mumbai Indians being 142.7kph. What’s more worrying for the pace-loving enthusiasts was that he bowled around eight slower balls in his spell of four overs for 41 runs, including two wickets, more than ever. The LSG quick removed Rohit first, caught at the short third man on 12 before accounting for Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya, bowled on five. CASTLED!💥#MayankYadav's pace proves too good for the #MI captain as he walked back before the death overs! Watch the LIVE action in BHOJPURI! 🔊#IPLonJioStar 👉 #MIvLSG | LIVE NOW JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/L1xlQ4krFL — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 27, 2025 Although he leaked runs at the beginning, going for 13 in his second over, Mayank tied up half-centurion Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir, who remained unbeaten at 25 off 11 balls, with his slower ones during the fag end of the innings, not conceding any boundary in his last over. Overall, LSG bowlers went for runs, conceding 215 in the first innings, with seamers Mayank and Avesh Khan returning with two wickets each.

IPL 2025: Mayank Yadav removes Rohit Sharma on return to cricket but loses pace after injury layoff

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has backed underfire skipper Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batter has endured a tough Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. Speaking ahead of the LSG&rsquo;s IPL 2025 contest against Mumbai Indians, Marsh has backed the most expensive purchase of the auctions, claiming he is getting better as the season is progressing. <o:p></o:p>
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"Look, I think he's really growing into a role and he's still reasonably young, but, yeah, he's a good leader. And, yeah, he's just getting better and better. So (I'm) looking forward to hopefully playing under him for a while," Marsh said during the pre-match presser. <o:p></o:p>
"It's a different experience (going only as a batter), that's for sure. I feel like a baseballer," says Marsh. "It has been a lot of fun. And yeah, I'm open to the role whenever they need me in the field or my bowling will come back at some stage. So the dream will be over."<o:p></o:p>
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Having crafted a reputation as one of the best finishers in the game, Pant was the most expensive buy in the IPL 2025 auctions held in Saudi Arabia in November 2024. He was bought by LSG for $3.1 million. However, he has failed to live up to the expectations, scoring only 106 runs in nine matches at a lowly average of 13.25. He has scored only one fifty during the period as the side now struggles to reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs. <o:p></o:p>
At the time of writing, LSG are sixth in the standings with five wins and 10 points and will need to improve if they are to reach the last four. The competition will be tough as the five teams above them already have a better net run rate and points tally. <o:p></o:p>
With LSG facing Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, the outcome of the match will have huge consequences on the Playoff race.<o:p></o:p>

India News | Sports: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has backed underfire skipper Rishabh Pant after the he has endured a tough IPL 2025.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has backed underfire skipper Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batter has endured a tough Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season. Speaking ahead of the LSG’s IPL 2025 contest against Mumbai Indians, Marsh has backed the most expensive purchase of the auctions, claiming he is getting better as the season is progressing. Marsh backs underfire Rishabh Pant "Look, I think he's really growing into a role and he's still reasonably young, but, yeah, he's a good leader. And, yeah, he's just getting better and better. So (I'm) looking forward to hopefully playing under him for a while," Marsh said during the pre-match presser. "It's a different experience (going only as a batter), that's for sure. I feel like a baseballer," says Marsh. "It has been a lot of fun. And yeah, I'm open to the role whenever they need me in the field or my bowling will come back at some stage. So the dream will be over." ALSO READ | ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 Having crafted a reputation as one of the best finishers in the game, Pant was the most expensive buy in the IPL 2025 auctions held in Saudi Arabia in November 2024. He was bought by LSG for $3.1 million. However, he has failed to live up to the expectations, scoring only 106 runs in nine matches at a lowly average of 13.25. He has scored only one fifty during the period as the side now struggles to reach the IPL 2025 Playoffs. At the time of writing, LSG are sixth in the standings with five wins and 10 points and will need to improve if they are to reach the last four. The competition will be tough as the five teams above them already have a better net run rate and points tally. With LSG facing Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, the outcome of the match will have huge consequences on the Playoff race.

IPL 2025: Mitchell Marsh backs underfire skipper Rishabh Pant, says 'he's just getting...'

Defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders-kkr" rel="dofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings (PBKS)</a> shared a point each after rain forced this <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> first no result in Kolkata on Saturday. Chasing 202 for victory, Kolkata were seven for one when rain stopped play, and after about 90 minutes, officials called off the match at Eden Gardens.<o:p></o:p>
Punjab, still searching for their first title in the popular T20 tournament, climbed a place to fourth in the 10-team table with five wins, three losses and one no result.<o:p></o:p>
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Kolkata, who won their third title last season, stay at seventh with three wins, five defeats and one no result.<o:p></o:p>
Punjab reached 201-4 after Priyansh Arya, who hit 69, and Prabhsimran Singh, who top-scored with 83, laid the foundations for the total in an opening stand of 120.<o:p></o:p>
The left-right batting combination of Arya and Prabhsimran mixed the right dose of caution and aggression to keep the opposition bowling in the hunt for the first 11 overs. Arya changed gears and raised his fifty in 27 balls with a four, six and four off pace bowler Harshit Rana and kept up the attack until his departure in the 12th over.<o:p></o:p>
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Stylish and Audacious 😎 A brilliant 120-run opening partnership comes to an end 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PBKS</a> 121/1 after 12 overs. Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/oVAArAaDRX">https://t.co/oVAArAaDRX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvPBKS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabKingsIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/o6U9uzFrNJ">pic.twitter.com/o6U9uzFrNJ</a>
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West Indies pace bowler Andre Russell got the breakthrough when Arya mis-timed a pull to be caught deep mid-wicket.<o:p></o:p>
Prabhsimran remained unaffected by his partner's departure and smashed the bowlers for fours and sixes, but fell to pace bowler Vaibhav Arora after his second half-century of this season.<o:p></o:p>
Kolkata's bowlers attempted to check the surge with key wickets, including Glenn Maxwell bowled by spinner Varun Chakravarthy and Marco Jansen out to Arora.<o:p></o:p>
The run-flow also dipped after the 15th over, but skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 16-ball 25 and, along with England's Josh Inglis, on 11, took the team past 200.<o:p></o:p>
Kolkata began their chase with a cautious first over before rain stopped play and consistent drizzle made officials call off the game.
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While PBKS moved to the fourth spot following sharing a point with KKR, the hosts remained in the seventh position with seven points in nine games. Sports, Cricket

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) shared a point each after rain forced this IPL 2025 first no result in Kolkata on Saturday. Chasing 202 for victory, Kolkata were seven for one when rain stopped play, and after about 90 minutes, officials called off the match at Eden Gardens. Punjab, still searching for their first title in the popular T20 tournament, climbed a place to fourth in the 10-team table with five wins, three losses and one no result. Also read | IPL 2025: ‘There’s no mercy…but he will be used to it,’ Ravi Shastri’s bold prediction for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Kolkata, who won their third title last season, stay at seventh with three wins, five defeats and one no result. Punjab reached 201-4 after Priyansh Arya, who hit 69, and Prabhsimran Singh, who top-scored with 83, laid the foundations for the total in an opening stand of 120. The left-right batting combination of Arya and Prabhsimran mixed the right dose of caution and aggression to keep the opposition bowling in the hunt for the first 11 overs. Arya changed gears and raised his fifty in 27 balls with a four, six and four off pace bowler Harshit Rana and kept up the attack until his departure in the 12th over. Stylish and Audacious 😎 A brilliant 120-run opening partnership comes to an end 👏#PBKS 121/1 after 12 overs. Updates ▶ https://t.co/oVAArAaDRX #TATAIPL | #KKRvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/o6U9uzFrNJ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2025 West Indies pace bowler Andre Russell got the breakthrough when Arya mis-timed a pull to be caught deep mid-wicket. Prabhsimran remained unaffected by his partner's departure and smashed the bowlers for fours and sixes, but fell to pace bowler Vaibhav Arora after his second half-century of this season. Kolkata's bowlers attempted to check the surge with key wickets, including Glenn Maxwell bowled by spinner Varun Chakravarthy and Marco Jansen out to Arora. The run-flow also dipped after the 15th over, but skipper Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 16-ball 25 and, along with England's Josh Inglis, on 11, took the team past 200. Kolkata began their chase with a cautious first over before rain stopped play and consistent drizzle made officials call off the game. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

IPL 2025: No revenge for KKR against PBKS as rain plays spoilsport at Eden Gardens

Former India coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ravi-shastri" rel="dofollow">Ravi Shastri</a> is blown away by the young local talent emerging in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, including Punjab Kings openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, CSK&rsquo;s Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre and this tournament&rsquo;s teen sensation, 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/vaibhav-suryavanshi" rel="dofollow">Vaibhav Suryavanshi</a>.&nbsp;
Given how the emerging kids on the block have taken this tournament by storm, especially Arya, who slammed his maiden IPL hundred against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) earlier, Shastri feels these youngsters are destined for greatness.
"The two Punjab openers (Arya and Singh) as well, they give it a smack," Shastri said while speaking on The ICC Review. "It's as if these youngsters, 14 years, 17 years of age, come in and see it, hit it in the first six overs."
While Arya&rsquo;s top-order exploits have already made headlines this season, CSK&rsquo;s rookie opener, Ayush Mhatre, who came in as Ruturaj Gaikwad&rsquo;s replacement, impressed one and all on his IPL debut against Mumbai Indians, hitting sixes and fours for fun.&nbsp;
"The shots Ayush Mhatre played against the Mumbai Indians were unbelievable," Shastri continued. "For a 17-year-old to come out and express himself that way, he caught everyone's eye. If he's handled properly and surrounded by the right people, he can go a long way."
<h2>Vaibhav&rsquo;s whirlwind IPL debut</h2>
After breaking the record for becoming the youngest cricketer to feature in an IPL game, aged 14, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi sent the cricket world into a frenzy after hitting his first ball in IPL for a massive clean six. Playing against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur, Vaibhav, a left-handed opener, smashed LSG&rsquo;s Shardul Thakur for a first-ball six, breaking the internet.&nbsp;
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𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆. 𝐀. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🫡 Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🤝 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl">https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRvLSG</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> <a href="https://t.co/MizhfSax4q">pic.twitter.com/MizhfSax4q</a>
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However, Shastri joined former India opener Virender Sehwag to warn the kid to stay humble and accept life as it comes. While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-maybe-we-wont-see-him-virender-sehwag-on-rr-teen-vaibhav-suryavanshi-after-wonder-debut-9001361" rel="dofollow">Sehwag was blunt in his warning</a>, saying that should Vaibhav think of himself as a crorepati now for what he did on his IPL debut and get complacent about it, we might not see him again the next year, Shastri chose subtle words, adding he would endure failures, and all that matters would be how he handles them.
"The first shot he played would have taken everyone's breath away," Shastri said.
"But he's young. There will be failures. It&rsquo;s about how he handles them."
"People will come up with new things. Lots of short stuff will be thrown at him. When you tonk someone's first ball for six, there&rsquo;s no mercy. He'll have to get used to that,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Playing against LSG in Jaipur, Vaibhav, a left-handed RR opener, smashed LSG’s Shardul Thakur for a first-ball six, breaking the internet. Sports, Cricket

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is blown away by the young local talent emerging in the ongoing IPL 2025, including Punjab Kings openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, CSK’s Mumbai opener Ayush Mhatre and this tournament’s teen sensation, 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Given how the emerging kids on the block have taken this tournament by storm, especially Arya, who slammed his maiden IPL hundred against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) earlier, Shastri feels these youngsters are destined for greatness. "The two Punjab openers (Arya and Singh) as well, they give it a smack," Shastri said while speaking on The ICC Review. "It's as if these youngsters, 14 years, 17 years of age, come in and see it, hit it in the first six overs." While Arya’s top-order exploits have already made headlines this season, CSK’s rookie opener, Ayush Mhatre, who came in as Ruturaj Gaikwad’s replacement, impressed one and all on his IPL debut against Mumbai Indians, hitting sixes and fours for fun. "The shots Ayush Mhatre played against the Mumbai Indians were unbelievable," Shastri continued. "For a 17-year-old to come out and express himself that way, he caught everyone's eye. If he's handled properly and surrounded by the right people, he can go a long way." Vaibhav’s whirlwind IPL debut After breaking the record for becoming the youngest cricketer to feature in an IPL game, aged 14, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi sent the cricket world into a frenzy after hitting his first ball in IPL for a massive clean six. Playing against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur, Vaibhav, a left-handed opener, smashed LSG’s Shardul Thakur for a first-ball six, breaking the internet. 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆. 𝐀. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🫡 Welcome to #TATAIPL, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🤝 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl#RRvLSG | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/MizhfSax4q — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 19, 2025 However, Shastri joined former India opener Virender Sehwag to warn the kid to stay humble and accept life as it comes. While Sehwag was blunt in his warning, saying that should Vaibhav think of himself as a crorepati now for what he did on his IPL debut and get complacent about it, we might not see him again the next year, Shastri chose subtle words, adding he would endure failures, and all that matters would be how he handles them. "The first shot he played would have taken everyone's breath away," Shastri said. "But he's young. There will be failures. It’s about how he handles them." "People will come up with new things. Lots of short stuff will be thrown at him. When you tonk someone's first ball for six, there’s no mercy. He'll have to get used to that,” he continued. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘There’s no mercy…but he will be used to it,’ Ravi Shastri’s bold prediction for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> are down in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, but not all out. The former five-time champions have endured a horrible run this season, winning just two of the nine contested matches played thus far, reeling at the bottom of the points table with just four points. However, despite that, they are still alive in the playoff race.
<h2>CSK playoff qualification scenario explained</h2>
On Friday (Apr 25), CSK lost their seventh IPL 2025 game, this time against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> at home by five wickets. Considering that the CSK-SRH game was a do-or-die for both teams, CSK losing it makes it tighter for them to make it through to the last four, but mathematically, it&rsquo;s still possible.
CSK has five matches remaining this season, and for them to give themselves any chance of doing the unthinkable, they should at least win all those matches with massive margins. That itself will not do it for them, as despite winning the remaining games, CSK can attain the maximum of 14 points, and this is where the problem lies.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ms-dhoni-is-carrying-team-on-his-shoulders-what-are-other-10-players-doing-suresh-raina-rant-on-csks-slump-in-ipl-2025-9004907" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,&rsquo; Raina&rsquo;s rant on CSK&rsquo;s slump in IPL 2025</a>
For them to punch their playoff ticket, not more than three teams should finish more than 14 points, with the possibility of that remaining minute - know-how.
As things stand, three teams &ndash; Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru- have secured 12 points each thus far, with every team having at least five games remaining. What mounts pressure on CSK&rsquo;s qualification scenario is that the next three teams &ndash; Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are reeling at ten points each, with at least five games pending.&nbsp;
Should any of the top six teams win at least three of their remaining games, they will qualify, with CSK getting knocked out of the tournament. However, all this will go down the drain if CSK lose even just one of their five pending matches.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, CSK&rsquo;s next tie is against the Punjab Kings at Chepauk next Wednesday (Apr 30).&nbsp;
Dhoni&rsquo;s team will travel to Bengaluru and Kolkata, respectively, for their next two away matches before hosting the Rajasthan Royals in their final home game this season.
CSK&rsquo;s last IPL 2025 match will be an away tie against tournament favourite Gujarat Titans on Sunday (May 18). &nbsp;

Considering that the CSK-SRH game was a do-or-die for both teams, CSK losing it makes it tighter for them to make it through to the last four. Sports, Cricket

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are down in IPL 2025, but not all out. The former five-time champions have endured a horrible run this season, winning just two of the nine contested matches played thus far, reeling at the bottom of the points table with just four points. However, despite that, they are still alive in the playoff race. CSK playoff qualification scenario explained On Friday (Apr 25), CSK lost their seventh IPL 2025 game, this time against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at home by five wickets. Considering that the CSK-SRH game was a do-or-die for both teams, CSK losing it makes it tighter for them to make it through to the last four, but mathematically, it’s still possible. CSK has five matches remaining this season, and for them to give themselves any chance of doing the unthinkable, they should at least win all those matches with massive margins. That itself will not do it for them, as despite winning the remaining games, CSK can attain the maximum of 14 points, and this is where the problem lies. Also read | ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 For them to punch their playoff ticket, not more than three teams should finish more than 14 points, with the possibility of that remaining minute - know-how. As things stand, three teams – Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru- have secured 12 points each thus far, with every team having at least five games remaining. What mounts pressure on CSK’s qualification scenario is that the next three teams – Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are reeling at ten points each, with at least five games pending. Should any of the top six teams win at least three of their remaining games, they will qualify, with CSK getting knocked out of the tournament. However, all this will go down the drain if CSK lose even just one of their five pending matches. Meanwhile, CSK’s next tie is against the Punjab Kings at Chepauk next Wednesday (Apr 30). Dhoni’s team will travel to Bengaluru and Kolkata, respectively, for their next two away matches before hosting the Rajasthan Royals in their final home game this season. CSK’s last IPL 2025 match will be an away tie against tournament favourite Gujarat Titans on Sunday (May 18).

Explained | CSK playoff qualification scenario: It’s not all over for MS Dhoni’s men in IPL 2025

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> are almost done for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>.
After&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2025-csk-on-the-cusp-of-playoffs-elimination-after-a-home-loss-to-srh-harshal-patel-pat-cummins-9002636" rel="dofollow">losing their seventh match this season against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> on Friday (Apr 25), CSK are on the cusp of playoff elimination, and their former batting star, Suresh Raina, is all but miffed about the situation. They sit at the bottom of the points table with just two wins from nine contested matches, staring at an early exit from the tournament.
In the absence of regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow fracture, veteran <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a> filled in his shoes, captaining the side for the remainder of the season.&nbsp;
Speaking on CSK&rsquo;s batting woes in IPL 2025, Raina took a jibe at all players except MS Dhoni, saying if &lsquo;Thala&rsquo; has been carrying the team on his shoulders, what are the remaining ten players doing?
Meanwhile, of the 27 players picked for this season, CSK has already used 20 of them, failing to make a winning combination out of any. Raina pinpointed where CSK lost the tournament &ndash; at the auction. Detailing what happens behind the scenes and who takes the final call, Raina broke this notion around Dhoni calling out all the shots.
&ldquo;They always say MS Dhoni makes the final call. But to be very honest, I never attended any of the auctions. I was never a part of those discussions. I always talked about the players who were retained. MS might get a call about whether to go ahead with a player or not - but he's not that involved,&rdquo; Raina&rsquo;s shocking revelation in a chat with Star Sports after CSK&rsquo;s five-wicket loss at the hands of SRH.
&ldquo;The core group handles the auction - you can imagine, Dhoni can&rsquo;t have this type of auction. He would maybe name four or five players he wants, and out of them, a few would be retained. Even if an uncapped player is working hard, look at MS Dhoni&mdash;being a 43-year-old captain, still giving everything,&rdquo; he continued.
<h2>What are others doing?</h2>
Although Dhoni&rsquo;s performance with the bat has been below-par this season, having hit just 140 runs from nine innings, averaging 28, Raina backs the current CSK captain amid retirement talks, saying he&rsquo;s doing everything he can for the team at 43, but expressed shock over the others failing to offer any assistance.&nbsp;
&ldquo;He's playing just for the brand, for his name, for the fandom - and still putting in the effort. At 43, he's doing wicketkeeping, captaining, carrying the entire team on his shoulders. But what are the other ten players doing?
&ldquo;Those who are paid ₹18 crores, ₹17 crores, ₹12 crores - they're not responding to the captain. Especially when you've never lost to certain teams before - that needs to be rectified. You have to identify - is this player a match-winner? Can I trust this player in the next match? There are players who've been playing there for years - even the older ones. But what are the results? You're losing. The same mistakes are happening every time,&rdquo; Raina said.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

In the absence of injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, veteran MS Dhoni filled in his shoes, captaining the side for the remainder of the season. Sports, Cricket

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are almost done for IPL 2025. After losing their seventh match this season against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday (Apr 25), CSK are on the cusp of playoff elimination, and their former batting star, Suresh Raina, is all but miffed about the situation. They sit at the bottom of the points table with just two wins from nine contested matches, staring at an early exit from the tournament. In the absence of regular captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who got ruled out of the tournament with an elbow fracture, veteran MS Dhoni filled in his shoes, captaining the side for the remainder of the season. Speaking on CSK’s batting woes in IPL 2025, Raina took a jibe at all players except MS Dhoni, saying if ‘Thala’ has been carrying the team on his shoulders, what are the remaining ten players doing? Meanwhile, of the 27 players picked for this season, CSK has already used 20 of them, failing to make a winning combination out of any. Raina pinpointed where CSK lost the tournament – at the auction. Detailing what happens behind the scenes and who takes the final call, Raina broke this notion around Dhoni calling out all the shots. “They always say MS Dhoni makes the final call. But to be very honest, I never attended any of the auctions. I was never a part of those discussions. I always talked about the players who were retained. MS might get a call about whether to go ahead with a player or not - but he's not that involved,” Raina’s shocking revelation in a chat with Star Sports after CSK’s five-wicket loss at the hands of SRH. “The core group handles the auction - you can imagine, Dhoni can’t have this type of auction. He would maybe name four or five players he wants, and out of them, a few would be retained. Even if an uncapped player is working hard, look at MS Dhoni—being a 43-year-old captain, still giving everything,” he continued. What are others doing? Although Dhoni’s performance with the bat has been below-par this season, having hit just 140 runs from nine innings, averaging 28, Raina backs the current CSK captain amid retirement talks, saying he’s doing everything he can for the team at 43, but expressed shock over the others failing to offer any assistance. “He's playing just for the brand, for his name, for the fandom - and still putting in the effort. At 43, he's doing wicketkeeping, captaining, carrying the entire team on his shoulders. But what are the other ten players doing? “Those who are paid ₹18 crores, ₹17 crores, ₹12 crores - they're not responding to the captain. Especially when you've never lost to certain teams before - that needs to be rectified. You have to identify - is this player a match-winner? Can I trust this player in the next match? There are players who've been playing there for years - even the older ones. But what are the results? You're losing. The same mistakes are happening every time,” Raina said. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab-kings" rel="dofollow">Punjab Kings</a> captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer" rel="dofollow">Shreyas Iyer</a> will hog all the limelight ahead of his team&rsquo;s away <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> game against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders-kkr" rel="dofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</a> on Saturday (Apr 26). After winning perhaps the most exciting match of the season against the defending champions at their den earlier, PBKS will aim to complete a double this time; however, more so for their captain, who has more than a point to prove on his return to the Eden Gardens, per cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sunil Gavaskar.
Iyer was KKR's captain last season, helping them win their third IPL trophy, the third-most by any team in the tournament's history. Although the media and the fans hyped the then-team mentor, Gautam Gambhir, for the team&rsquo;s success with the BCCI rewarded him by replacing him with Rahul Dravid as Team India&rsquo;s all-format coach, Iyer&rsquo;s contribution failed to get the deserved acknowledgement.&nbsp;
It remained one of the reasons for a fallout between the KKR management and Iyer ahead of the mega IPL auction late last year, as the title holders decided against retaining him in the first place and later did not even bid for him. But as they say, one man&rsquo;s loss is another man&rsquo;s gain - someone took advantage of the situation and picked Iyer, with that team being none other than the Punjab Kings.
With the PBKS appointing Iyer&rsquo;s former Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting as the new franchise boss, he engineered Iyer&rsquo;s bid, successfully bagging his services for a whopping $3.13m (INR 26.75 crore) &ndash; making him the most expensive buy ever, only for Lucknow Super Giants to break the bank for Rishabh Pant later.
<h2>Iyer's run as PBKS captain</h2>
Meanwhile, Iyer made early inroads as PBKS' new captain, winning matches and putting his team ahead of others in the playoff race. As things stand, they are fifth on the points table with ten points from eight contested matches, needing another six at least to confirm their last-four berth. With six games remaining, with the next against KKR, PBKS will have plenty at hand to do.
"He will be fired up. And if he had been, you know, I've been out of form, if they had not done well, then one could understand. But the captain of a winning team not being retained will hurt. No question about it, that will hurt," Gavaskar said in a chat with the broadcasters, as quoted by India Today.
Continuing on this, Gavaskar argued that even though the massive IPL auction price might have softened the blow that Iyer took, it remains a consolation for a player of his calibre.&nbsp;
"Now he's got, he went for much, much more to PBKS, which is fine. That would have given him a little bit of consolation, but nobody wants to be left out, and that is the thing. So clearly, I think he will have a point to prove. Or maybe half a dozen points to prove," Gavaskar added.
Meanwhile, with six points from eight contested matches, KKR sits at the seventh spot on the points table.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Iyer was Kolkata Knight Riders' captain last season, helping them win their third IPL trophy, the third-most by any team in the tournament's history. Sports, Cricket

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer will hog all the limelight ahead of his team’s away IPL 2025 game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday (Apr 26). After winning perhaps the most exciting match of the season against the defending champions at their den earlier, PBKS will aim to complete a double this time; however, more so for their captain, who has more than a point to prove on his return to the Eden Gardens, per cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sunil Gavaskar. Iyer was KKR's captain last season, helping them win their third IPL trophy, the third-most by any team in the tournament's history. Although the media and the fans hyped the then-team mentor, Gautam Gambhir, for the team’s success with the BCCI rewarded him by replacing him with Rahul Dravid as Team India’s all-format coach, Iyer’s contribution failed to get the deserved acknowledgement. It remained one of the reasons for a fallout between the KKR management and Iyer ahead of the mega IPL auction late last year, as the title holders decided against retaining him in the first place and later did not even bid for him. But as they say, one man’s loss is another man’s gain - someone took advantage of the situation and picked Iyer, with that team being none other than the Punjab Kings. With the PBKS appointing Iyer’s former Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting as the new franchise boss, he engineered Iyer’s bid, successfully bagging his services for a whopping $3.13m (INR 26.75 crore) – making him the most expensive buy ever, only for Lucknow Super Giants to break the bank for Rishabh Pant later. Iyer's run as PBKS captain Meanwhile, Iyer made early inroads as PBKS' new captain, winning matches and putting his team ahead of others in the playoff race. As things stand, they are fifth on the points table with ten points from eight contested matches, needing another six at least to confirm their last-four berth. With six games remaining, with the next against KKR, PBKS will have plenty at hand to do. "He will be fired up. And if he had been, you know, I've been out of form, if they had not done well, then one could understand. But the captain of a winning team not being retained will hurt. No question about it, that will hurt," Gavaskar said in a chat with the broadcasters, as quoted by India Today. Continuing on this, Gavaskar argued that even though the massive IPL auction price might have softened the blow that Iyer took, it remains a consolation for a player of his calibre. "Now he's got, he went for much, much more to PBKS, which is fine. That would have given him a little bit of consolation, but nobody wants to be left out, and that is the thing. So clearly, I think he will have a point to prove. Or maybe half a dozen points to prove," Gavaskar added. Meanwhile, with six points from eight contested matches, KKR sits at the seventh spot on the points table. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘He will be fired up,’ Gavaskar on Shreyas Iyer’s return to Eden Gardens against KKR

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=kolkata+knight+riders" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) will take on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=punjab+kings" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Punjab Kings </a>(PBKS) on Saturday (Apr 26) at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=eden+gardens" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eden Gardens</a> in Kolkata. Interestingly, both teams are coming into the contest after a defeat in their previous game. So, here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the PBKS vs RCB contest.&nbsp;
KKR vs PBKS Match Preview
So far in the IPL 2025, KKR have won three matches out of the eight played. They are coming off a 39-run defeat against GT. On the other hand, PBKS are coming into the contest after a seven-wicket defeat against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=rcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">RCB</a>. Both teams will look for a win, and it will be interesting to watch who wins the match and remains the top team.&nbsp;
<h2>KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Macro Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
Saturday's meeting between KKR and PBKS will be the 35th between the franchises. The former is leading the way with 21 wins. PBKS, on the other hand, has won 13 matches, with no contest ending in a no-result.
3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices
1. Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has scored 263 runs with a strike rate of 185 in eight innings. He is in good form and scoring significant runs for Punjab, making him an ideal choice for the Captain
2. Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane is the leading run-scorer for KKR with 271 runs in IPL 2025. He scores quick runs in the powerplay and is expected to form well.
3. Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is a great value addition to your team. He can contribute with the bat as well as ball and change the momentum of the game.
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-must-break-all-ties-with-pakistan-ex-india-captain-sourav-ganguly-breaks-silence-on-pahalgam-terror-attack-9002729" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'India must break all ties with Pakistan': Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on Pahalgam terror attack</a>
KKR vs PBKS Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sunil Narine and Priyansh Arya are the two safest options to have on the team, as they both are in good form. They have been contributing consistently for their respect
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Team Analysis
KKR: The Kolkata Knight Riders are coming after a 39-run defeat against GT. They would look to come back to winning ways and stay alive in the tournament.
PBKS: Punjab Kings, after facing a defeat in their last encounter, will look to win and bounce back in the top 4 of the points table.
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known for a batting-friendly pitch, especially in the first innings, with an average first-innings score of 193. Pacers may get help later, so the team that wins the toss will look to bat first and put up a big total
Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis
Batters: Rinku Singh, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Shashank Singh,&nbsp;
All-Rounders: Venkatesh Iyer, Nehal Wadhera
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy
Match Prediction: Who Will Win KKR vs PBKS?
KKR and PBKS both are coming after a defeat in their previous matches and will look for a win. Since the match is in Kolkata, we expect KKR to defeat PBKS, considering the home advantage.
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.

KKR will face PBKS in the 44th game of IPL 2025. KKR, currently seventh on the points table, will look to bounce back and stay alive in the tournament. India News Cricket Sports

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday (Apr 26) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Interestingly, both teams are coming into the contest after a defeat in their previous game. So, here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the PBKS vs RCB contest. KKR vs PBKS Match Preview So far in the IPL 2025, KKR have won three matches out of the eight played. They are coming off a 39-run defeat against GT. On the other hand, PBKS are coming into the contest after a seven-wicket defeat against RCB. Both teams will look for a win, and it will be interesting to watch who wins the match and remains the top team. KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Sunil Narine Bowlers: Macro Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record Saturday's meeting between KKR and PBKS will be the 35th between the franchises. The former is leading the way with 21 wins. PBKS, on the other hand, has won 13 matches, with no contest ending in a no-result. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer has scored 263 runs with a strike rate of 185 in eight innings. He is in good form and scoring significant runs for Punjab, making him an ideal choice for the Captain 2. Ajinkya Rahane Ajinkya Rahane is the leading run-scorer for KKR with 271 runs in IPL 2025. He scores quick runs in the powerplay and is expected to form well. 3. Sunil Narine Sunil Narine is a great value addition to your team. He can contribute with the bat as well as ball and change the momentum of the game. ALSO READ | 'India must break all ties with Pakistan': Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on Pahalgam terror attack KKR vs PBKS Fantasy Cricket Tips Sunil Narine and Priyansh Arya are the two safest options to have on the team, as they both are in good form. They have been contributing consistently for their respect Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Team Analysis KKR: The Kolkata Knight Riders are coming after a 39-run defeat against GT. They would look to come back to winning ways and stay alive in the tournament. PBKS: Punjab Kings, after facing a defeat in their last encounter, will look to win and bounce back in the top 4 of the points table. Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report Eden Gardens is known for a batting-friendly pitch, especially in the first innings, with an average first-innings score of 193. Pacers may get help later, so the team that wins the toss will look to bat first and put up a big total Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis Batters: Rinku Singh, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Shashank Singh, All-Rounders: Venkatesh Iyer, Nehal Wadhera Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy Match Prediction: Who Will Win KKR vs PBKS? KKR and PBKS both are coming after a defeat in their previous matches and will look for a win. Since the match is in Kolkata, we expect KKR to defeat PBKS, considering the home advantage. 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.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> beat hosts <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> at Chepauk by five wickets in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> to almost end their hopes of playoff qualification this season. Although mathematically, they could still push for an outside chance in the top four, CSK&rsquo;s slum form is unlikely to engineer that, putting MS Dhoni&rsquo;s team on the cusp of an early elimination. However, SRH climbed up the points table with eight points from nine contested matches, staying afloat for the top-four finish.
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A milestone victory 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRH</a> register their first ever win at Chepauk with a strong performance against <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> 🔝💪 Scorecard ▶ <a href="https://t.co/26D3UampFQ">https://t.co/26D3UampFQ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunRisers</a> <a href="https://t.co/lqeX4CiWHP">pic.twitter.com/lqeX4CiWHP</a>
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SRH won the toss and elected to bowl first - a tactical call from the game&rsquo;s perspective. They made the most amazing start, removing CSK opener Shaik Rasheed on a first-ball duck. Ayush Mhatre and Sam Curran stitched a 39-run stand for the second wicket before SRH picked two more wickets inside the Powerplay to dent CSK&rsquo;s run.&nbsp;
Ravindra Jadeja and CSK debutant Dewald Brevis carried the innings together, only for Kamindu Mendis to break the stand by removing Jadeja, bowled on 21. Brevis continued with his impressive touch, with Shivam Dube trying to offer a helping hand. Their dismissals exposed CSK&rsquo;s batting failure this season, with captain MS Dhoni also departing quickly on just six.
Deepak Hooda was poor with the bat but at least managed 22 off 21 balls to propel CSK to 154 in the first innings.&nbsp;
SRH seamer Harshal Patel picked up four wickets.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Mendis, the hero for SRH</h2>
Like how the hosts lost a wicket inside the first over, SRH lost their dangerous opener Abhishek Sharma on a second-ball duck. His partner, Travis Head, hit four fours but got bowled off Impact Sub Anshul Kamboj on 19. Jadeja accounted for Heinrich Klaasen a couple of overs later, with SRH reeling at 54 for three at one stage.&nbsp;
Ishan Kishan returned among runs at the right time for SRH, with Aniket Verma providing the needed assist. The pair almost pulled SRH out of trouble but fell to Noor Ahmed, only to make the chase exciting.
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Rapid response 💪 Another 🔝 catch brings about another twist in this clash 👏 Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/26D3UalRQi">https://t.co/26D3UalRQi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/rzWKUxhqmT">pic.twitter.com/rzWKUxhqmT</a>
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That, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the travelling side as Kamindu Mendis, who earlier made headlines with perhaps <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sports-ipl-2025-kamindu-mendis-clutches-catch-of-the-tournament-to-dismiss-dewald-brevis-watch-9002227" rel="dofollow">the catch of the tournament to dismiss Brevis</a>, scored an unbeaten 32, with Nitish Kumar Reddy an unbeaten 19 to help SRH complete the chase.

Harshal Patel was the star for the touring side, returning with four wickets in his quota of four overs, with Cummins and Unadkat returning with two each. Sports, Cricket

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat hosts Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk by five wickets in IPL 2025 to almost end their hopes of playoff qualification this season. Although mathematically, they could still push for an outside chance in the top four, CSK’s slum form is unlikely to engineer that, putting MS Dhoni’s team on the cusp of an early elimination. However, SRH climbed up the points table with eight points from nine contested matches, staying afloat for the top-four finish. A milestone victory 👏#SRH register their first ever win at Chepauk with a strong performance against #CSK 🔝💪 Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/26D3UampFQ#TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/lqeX4CiWHP — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 25, 2025 SRH won the toss and elected to bowl first - a tactical call from the game’s perspective. They made the most amazing start, removing CSK opener Shaik Rasheed on a first-ball duck. Ayush Mhatre and Sam Curran stitched a 39-run stand for the second wicket before SRH picked two more wickets inside the Powerplay to dent CSK’s run. Ravindra Jadeja and CSK debutant Dewald Brevis carried the innings together, only for Kamindu Mendis to break the stand by removing Jadeja, bowled on 21. Brevis continued with his impressive touch, with Shivam Dube trying to offer a helping hand. Their dismissals exposed CSK’s batting failure this season, with captain MS Dhoni also departing quickly on just six. Deepak Hooda was poor with the bat but at least managed 22 off 21 balls to propel CSK to 154 in the first innings. SRH seamer Harshal Patel picked up four wickets. Mendis, the hero for SRH Like how the hosts lost a wicket inside the first over, SRH lost their dangerous opener Abhishek Sharma on a second-ball duck. His partner, Travis Head, hit four fours but got bowled off Impact Sub Anshul Kamboj on 19. Jadeja accounted for Heinrich Klaasen a couple of overs later, with SRH reeling at 54 for three at one stage. Ishan Kishan returned among runs at the right time for SRH, with Aniket Verma providing the needed assist. The pair almost pulled SRH out of trouble but fell to Noor Ahmed, only to make the chase exciting. Rapid response 💪 Another 🔝 catch brings about another twist in this clash 👏 Updates ▶ https://t.co/26D3UalRQi#TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/rzWKUxhqmT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 25, 2025 That, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the travelling side as Kamindu Mendis, who earlier made headlines with perhaps the catch of the tournament to dismiss Brevis, scored an unbeaten 32, with Nitish Kumar Reddy an unbeaten 19 to help SRH complete the chase.

IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings on cusp of playoffs elimination after home loss to SRH

Sri Lanka&rsquo;s Kamindu Mendis was seen at his fluent best on Friday (April 25) as he clutched a &lsquo;catch of the tournament&rsquo; contender in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest against Chennai Super Kings. Dismissing Dewald Brevis, Mendis took an absolute blinder as he caught the eye of the netizens. The wicket also opened doors for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to assert their dominance over the contest.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Kamindu Mendis takes stunner</h2>
On the fifth ball of the 13th over, Mendis was fielding at the long-off position when a Dewald Brevis shot came his way. Needing to dive, the Sri Lankan spinner took a brilliant catch to dismiss the South African batter. One of the highlights of the season, the catch is one of the contenders for &lsquo;catch of the tournament&rsquo; considering the acrobatic effort.
At the time of his dismissal, Brevis was batting on 42 off 24 before departing as SRH were back in the game.
Earlier, Ayush Mhatre (30 off 19) and Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 17) helped CSK recover well after they had lost Shaik Rasheed on the first ball of the match. Shivam Dube (12) showed little resistance before he was dismissed.
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For SRH, Harshal Patel scalped four wickets for 28 runs while captain Pat Cummins (21/2) and Jaydev Unadkat (21/2) were also lethal with the ball. At the half time break, CSK were bowled out for 154 as SRH were set a target of 155 runs to win in 20 overs. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan will have a task in hand as SRH look to avoid another defeat.
The two teams are looking to avoid the bottom spot in the IPL 2025 standings having endured a torrid season.

India News | Sports: Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis was seen at his fluent best on Friday (April 25) as he clutched a ‘catch of the tournament’ contender in the IPL.

Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis was seen at his fluent best on Friday (April 25) as he clutched a ‘catch of the tournament’ contender in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) contest against Chennai Super Kings. Dismissing Dewald Brevis, Mendis took an absolute blinder as he caught the eye of the netizens. The wicket also opened doors for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) to assert their dominance over the contest. Only a catch like that could’ve stopped that cameo from Brevis! 🤯 Kamindu Mendis, take a bow 🙇‍#CSK 119/6 after 14 overs. Updates ▶ https://t.co/26D3UalRQi#TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/NvthsQfpUj — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 25, 2025 Kamindu Mendis takes stunner On the fifth ball of the 13th over, Mendis was fielding at the long-off position when a Dewald Brevis shot came his way. Needing to dive, the Sri Lankan spinner took a brilliant catch to dismiss the South African batter. One of the highlights of the season, the catch is one of the contenders for ‘catch of the tournament’ considering the acrobatic effort. At the time of his dismissal, Brevis was batting on 42 off 24 before departing as SRH were back in the game. Earlier, Ayush Mhatre (30 off 19) and Ravindra Jadeja (21 off 17) helped CSK recover well after they had lost Shaik Rasheed on the first ball of the match. Shivam Dube (12) showed little resistance before he was dismissed. ALSO READ | Is Liverpool the most succesful club in English football? Here's what the stats say For SRH, Harshal Patel scalped four wickets for 28 runs while captain Pat Cummins (21/2) and Jaydev Unadkat (21/2) were also lethal with the ball. At the half time break, CSK were bowled out for 154 as SRH were set a target of 155 runs to win in 20 overs. The likes of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan will have a task in hand as SRH look to avoid another defeat. The two teams are looking to avoid the bottom spot in the IPL 2025 standings having endured a torrid season.

IPL 2025: Kamindu Mendis clutches 'catch of the tournament' to dismiss Dewald Brevis - WATCH

Jammu and Kashmir ace quick <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/umran-malik" rel="dofollow">Umran Malik</a> has rejoined <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders-kkr" rel="dofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</a> for the remainder of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> but will not be part of their playing squad. Bought for INR 75 lakh at last year&rsquo;s December IPL auction, Umran got ruled out of the 18th edition due to an injury, with the franchise roping in seamer Chetan Sakariya as his replacement for the season.
Umran has joined the KKR squad to continue his rehabilitation and &lsquo;return to cricket&rsquo; programme for the remainder of the season. KKR&rsquo;s social media post confirmed it.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-terror-attack-uncertainty-looms-over-psl-2025-after-pcb-deports-key-indian-broadcast-crew-report-9001867" rel="dofollow">Pahalgam terror attack: Uncertainty looms over PSL 2025 after PCB deports key Indian broadcast crew - Report</a>
&ldquo;⚡️#UmranMalik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and &ldquo;return to cricket&rdquo; programme with KKR for the remainder of the season.&nbsp; He&rsquo;s not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best! Welcome to the family, Umran 💜,&rdquo; KKR&rsquo;s social media post read.
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⚡️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UmranMalik?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UmranMalik</a> has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and &ldquo;return to cricket&rdquo; programme with KKR for the remainder of the season. He&rsquo;s not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best!&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/yAGcxhwTJX">pic.twitter.com/yAGcxhwTJX</a>
&mdash; KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKRiders/status/1915753654868729926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, following an initial outburst of fame after his blockbuster IPL debut in 2021, Umran earned his maiden BCCI contract, only to fall apart in his quest to become a regular across formats. Though he played a handful of white-ball matches, even on the away tours, Umran failed to stick around with his fitness and injuries, causing trouble. His last India match was back in 2023.&nbsp;
Besides, his spell with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) was fruitful for him and the franchise at the beginning, but it failed to convert into a long-term plan, as SRH decided against retaining him ahead of the IPL 2025 auction.&nbsp;
Since his debut, Umran has played 26 IPL matches, featuring in just one complete season &ndash; 2022
<h2>KKR in IPL 2025</h2>
As things stand, KKR has won three out of the eight contested matches, reeling at the seventh spot on the points table with just six points.
Their next game is a home tie against high-flying Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Saturday (Apr 26).&nbsp;

Bought for INR 75 lakh at the mega auction, Umran got ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to an injury, with KKR roping in Chetan Sakariya as his replacement. Sports, Cricket

Jammu and Kashmir ace quick Umran Malik has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the remainder of IPL 2025 but will not be part of their playing squad. Bought for INR 75 lakh at last year’s December IPL auction, Umran got ruled out of the 18th edition due to an injury, with the franchise roping in seamer Chetan Sakariya as his replacement for the season. Umran has joined the KKR squad to continue his rehabilitation and ‘return to cricket’ programme for the remainder of the season. KKR’s social media post confirmed it. Also read | Pahalgam terror attack: Uncertainty looms over PSL 2025 after PCB deports key Indian broadcast crew - Report “⚡️#UmranMalik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and “return to cricket” programme with KKR for the remainder of the season. He’s not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best! Welcome to the family, Umran 💜,” KKR’s social media post read. ⚡️#UmranMalik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and “return to cricket” programme with KKR for the remainder of the season. He’s not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best!… pic.twitter.com/yAGcxhwTJX — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 25, 2025 pic.twitter.com/Ojbig6h2he — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 25, 2025 Meanwhile, following an initial outburst of fame after his blockbuster IPL debut in 2021, Umran earned his maiden BCCI contract, only to fall apart in his quest to become a regular across formats. Though he played a handful of white-ball matches, even on the away tours, Umran failed to stick around with his fitness and injuries, causing trouble. His last India match was back in 2023. Besides, his spell with SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) was fruitful for him and the franchise at the beginning, but it failed to convert into a long-term plan, as SRH decided against retaining him ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. Since his debut, Umran has played 26 IPL matches, featuring in just one complete season – 2022 KKR in IPL 2025 As things stand, KKR has won three out of the eight contested matches, reeling at the seventh spot on the points table with just six points. Their next game is a home tie against high-flying Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Saturday (Apr 26).

IPL 2025: Kashmir quick Umran Malik joins KKR but will not play this season, know why

Batting great Virender Sehwag puts Rajasthan Royals teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi on notice, warning him against getting too complacent about his wonder IPL 2025 debut. Earlier this season, Vaibhav, 14, created history by becoming the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-lsg-meet-vaibhav-suryavanshi-14-the-youngest-ipl-debutant-8980215" rel="dofollow">youngest IPL debutant</a>. Against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in his first IPL outing, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricket-ipl-2025-14-year-old-vaibhav-suryavanshi-smashes-six-off-first-ball-on-ipl-debut-joins-this-elite-club-8981120" rel="dofollow">Vaibhav smacked a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur</a>, sending the cricket world into a frenzy.
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𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆. 𝐀. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🫡 Welcome to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🤝 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl">https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRvLSG</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> <a href="https://t.co/MizhfSax4q">pic.twitter.com/MizhfSax4q</a>
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He scored a quick-fire 34 against the travelling LSG but got out early on 16 in his second game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday night (Apr 24), hitting two sixes during his brief stay; RR lost both matches, currently reeling at the eighth spot on the points table.
Sehwag, however, had something to say about the RR teen making headlines worldwide. Having played for over two decades and alongside countless cricketers across all levels, Sehwag feels Vaibhav must have the hunger inside him should he wish to scale his cricketing career, or else he will suffer the same fate as many talented ones who lost their way in line following blockbuster debuts.
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<h2>Sehwag warns Vaibhav</h2>
Speaking on Cricbuzz after RR&rsquo;s fifth straight loss this season, Sehwag said Vaibhav must aim at playing 20 years in the IPL, taking inspiration from cricket great Virat Kohli.&nbsp;
However, he warned the youngster too, saying should if he thought of himself as a crorepati now, who has had a great IPL debut, and that the fans would remember him for this, he would be nowhere to be seen from the coming season onwards.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-quite-baffling-says-gavaskar-after-rr-botch-third-consecutive-chase-9000528" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025 | 'Quite baffling,' says Gavaskar after RR botch third consecutive chase</a>
&ldquo;Suryavanshi must aim to play for 20 years in the IPL. Look at Virat Kohli; he started playing when he was 19 years old, and now he has played all 18 seasons. That is what he should be trying to emulate. But, if he is happy with this IPL, thinking that he is now a crorepati, had a great debut, hit a six off the first ball, maybe we won't see him next year," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.
"If you step out knowing that you will get praised for doing well and criticised for not doing well, you will remain grounded. I have seen many players who come and get fame from one or two matches, then do not do anything because they think that they have become a star player," he continued.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, RR bagged Vaibhav&rsquo;s services for INR 1.1 crore at the mega IPL auction late last year, breaking the record for the youngest player to be picked in an IPL auction.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Vaibhav scored 34 against the travelling LSG but got out early on 16 in his second game against RCB on Thursday, hitting two sixes during his brief stay. Sports, Cricket

Batting great Virender Sehwag puts Rajasthan Royals teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi on notice, warning him against getting too complacent about his wonder IPL 2025 debut. Earlier this season, Vaibhav, 14, created history by becoming the youngest IPL debutant. Against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in his first IPL outing, Vaibhav smacked a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur, sending the cricket world into a frenzy. 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆. 𝐀. 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🫡 Welcome to #TATAIPL, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 🤝 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/02MS6ICvQl#RRvLSG | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/MizhfSax4q — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 19, 2025 He scored a quick-fire 34 against the travelling LSG but got out early on 16 in his second game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday night (Apr 24), hitting two sixes during his brief stay; RR lost both matches, currently reeling at the eighth spot on the points table. Sehwag, however, had something to say about the RR teen making headlines worldwide. Having played for over two decades and alongside countless cricketers across all levels, Sehwag feels Vaibhav must have the hunger inside him should he wish to scale his cricketing career, or else he will suffer the same fate as many talented ones who lost their way in line following blockbuster debuts. Also read | IPL 2025: MS Dhoni on cusp of T20 history as CSK host SRH in do-or-die face-off Sehwag warns Vaibhav Speaking on Cricbuzz after RR’s fifth straight loss this season, Sehwag said Vaibhav must aim at playing 20 years in the IPL, taking inspiration from cricket great Virat Kohli. However, he warned the youngster too, saying should if he thought of himself as a crorepati now, who has had a great IPL debut, and that the fans would remember him for this, he would be nowhere to be seen from the coming season onwards. Also read | IPL 2025 | 'Quite baffling,' says Gavaskar after RR botch third consecutive chase “Suryavanshi must aim to play for 20 years in the IPL. Look at Virat Kohli; he started playing when he was 19 years old, and now he has played all 18 seasons. That is what he should be trying to emulate. But, if he is happy with this IPL, thinking that he is now a crorepati, had a great debut, hit a six off the first ball, maybe we won't see him next year," Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. "If you step out knowing that you will get praised for doing well and criticised for not doing well, you will remain grounded. I have seen many players who come and get fame from one or two matches, then do not do anything because they think that they have become a star player," he continued. Meanwhile, RR bagged Vaibhav’s services for INR 1.1 crore at the mega IPL auction late last year, breaking the record for the youngest player to be picked in an IPL auction. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘…Maybe we won’t see him’ – Sehwag on RR teen Vaibhav Suryavanshi after wonder debut

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a> is on the cusp of creating a T20 history during his side&rsquo;s do-or-die <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> game against the travelling <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> at Chepauk. Leading CSK in place for injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain Dhoni will play his 400th T20 game on Friday (Apr 25), a massive achievement for perhaps the most decorated Indian captain ever. Dhoni&rsquo;s appearance against the SRH will make him the first wicketkeeper and the fourth Indian to achieve this feat.
<h3>Indians with the most T20 appearances -</h3>
<ul>
<li>Rohit Sharma &ndash; 455*</li>
<li>Dinesh Karthik &ndash; 412</li>
<li>Virat Kohli &ndash; 407</li>
<li>MS Dhoni &ndash; 399*</li>
<li>Ravindra Jadeja &ndash; 340*</li>
</ul>
Having made his shortest format debut against South Africa during India&rsquo;s inaugural T20I game in December 2005, Dhoni later led the Men in Blue to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2007 in South Africa. Though India never won another T20 WC title under him, despite India playing the 2014 final and reaching the semis two years later in the home edition, Dhoni helped CSK taste enormous success in the cash-rich league, winning five IPL titles during his captaincy tenure from 2008 till 2023.
Dhoni&rsquo;s success rate as CSK captain goes beyond just numbers, as, for the longest time in IPL history, CSK at least managed to make the playoffs consecutively, if not winning it every time. However, as cricket and life had it, Dhoni&rsquo;s CSK suffered turmoil on the way, from getting banned for two years over match-fixing charges to losing five IPL finals to date.
<h2>Dhoni&rsquo;s CSK in IPL 2025</h2>
Shrugging off retirement rumours ahead of the 18th edition, Dhoni appeared in IPL 2025 as an uncapped CSK player under an IPL rule; regardless of that, his performances dipped this season compared to the last one, resulting in CSK&rsquo;s failure in eight contested matches thus far.&nbsp;
Although he remained CSK's leader despite Gaikwad captaining the team, his elbow injury saw MS Dhoni fill in the captaincy boots for the remainder of the season.&nbsp;
Chennai won their tournament opener against Mumbai Indians (MI) at home but went down in six matches since and won just one, with just two wins thus far. Though they are low on confidence and form, CSK management and Dhoni himself are motivated to turn the tables around by aiming to win their remaining six matches and push for a playoff spot in IPL 2025, the journey of which begins against SRH in Chennai.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

For CSK to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs, Dhoni's side must win their remaining six matches this season, starting with the home game against SRH on Friday. Sports, Cricket

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni is on the cusp of creating a T20 history during his side’s do-or-die IPL 2025 game against the travelling SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chepauk. Leading CSK in place for injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain Dhoni will play his 400th T20 game on Friday (Apr 25), a massive achievement for perhaps the most decorated Indian captain ever. Dhoni’s appearance against the SRH will make him the first wicketkeeper and the fourth Indian to achieve this feat. Indians with the most T20 appearances - Rohit Sharma – 455* Dinesh Karthik – 412 Virat Kohli – 407 MS Dhoni – 399* Ravindra Jadeja – 340* Having made his shortest format debut against South Africa during India’s inaugural T20I game in December 2005, Dhoni later led the Men in Blue to their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2007 in South Africa. Though India never won another T20 WC title under him, despite India playing the 2014 final and reaching the semis two years later in the home edition, Dhoni helped CSK taste enormous success in the cash-rich league, winning five IPL titles during his captaincy tenure from 2008 till 2023. Dhoni’s success rate as CSK captain goes beyond just numbers, as, for the longest time in IPL history, CSK at least managed to make the playoffs consecutively, if not winning it every time. However, as cricket and life had it, Dhoni’s CSK suffered turmoil on the way, from getting banned for two years over match-fixing charges to losing five IPL finals to date. Dhoni’s CSK in IPL 2025 Shrugging off retirement rumours ahead of the 18th edition, Dhoni appeared in IPL 2025 as an uncapped CSK player under an IPL rule; regardless of that, his performances dipped this season compared to the last one, resulting in CSK’s failure in eight contested matches thus far. Although he remained CSK's leader despite Gaikwad captaining the team, his elbow injury saw MS Dhoni fill in the captaincy boots for the remainder of the season. Chennai won their tournament opener against Mumbai Indians (MI) at home but went down in six matches since and won just one, with just two wins thus far. Though they are low on confidence and form, CSK management and Dhoni himself are motivated to turn the tables around by aiming to win their remaining six matches and push for a playoff spot in IPL 2025, the journey of which begins against SRH in Chennai. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni on cusp of T20 history as CSK host SRH in do-or-die face-off

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have now lost five back-to-back games in IPL 2025 and the latest loss came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (Apr 24). The loss against RCB was RR's third consecutive one while chasing and they lost it from a winning position.
Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile, says that it is baffling to see RR play this type of cricket and that too with Rahul Dravid as coach.
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&ldquo;With Rajasthan Royals, I&rsquo;m actually talking about the earlier matches where I wasn&rsquo;t at the ground. I just saw them. So, you're not always able to get the feeling of what&rsquo;s really happening. But here, I was at the ground, and you could actually see the kind of cricket that was being played. And with someone like Rahul Dravid as the coach, it was quite baffling&mdash;it was unthinking cricket," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.
"Dravid was always so precise in his thinking, and I would&rsquo;ve thought that kind of approach would&rsquo;ve seeped into some of the Rajasthan batters," he added.
Before losing to RCB by 11 runs, Royals botched up last two chases as well - losing by two runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and in Super Over against Delhi Capitals (DC). In all three matches, Royals were in commanding position but failed to go over the line.
currently sit at eighth position on the points table with seven losses in nine games - they also also lost last five games in addition to losing the first two games of this season as well.
Royals are currently above only Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on the points table. Five-time winners CSK and SRH have managed to win only two games each from eight games played and have lost six apiece.

Before losing to RCB by 11 runs, Royals botched up last two chases as well - losing by two runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and in Super Over against Delhi Capitals (DC). Cricket Sports

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have now lost five back-to-back games in IPL 2025 and the latest loss came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday (Apr 24). The loss against RCB was RR's third consecutive one while chasing and they lost it from a winning position. Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar, meanwhile, says that it is baffling to see RR play this type of cricket and that too with Rahul Dravid as coach. Also Read - Virat Kohli surpasses Pakistan's Babar Azam for THIS T20 record “With Rajasthan Royals, I’m actually talking about the earlier matches where I wasn’t at the ground. I just saw them. So, you're not always able to get the feeling of what’s really happening. But here, I was at the ground, and you could actually see the kind of cricket that was being played. And with someone like Rahul Dravid as the coach, it was quite baffling—it was unthinking cricket," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. "Dravid was always so precise in his thinking, and I would’ve thought that kind of approach would’ve seeped into some of the Rajasthan batters," he added. Before losing to RCB by 11 runs, Royals botched up last two chases as well - losing by two runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and in Super Over against Delhi Capitals (DC). In all three matches, Royals were in commanding position but failed to go over the line. currently sit at eighth position on the points table with seven losses in nine games - they also also lost last five games in addition to losing the first two games of this season as well. Royals are currently above only Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on the points table. Five-time winners CSK and SRH have managed to win only two games each from eight games played and have lost six apiece.

IPL 2025 | 'Quite baffling,' says Gavaskar after RR botch third consecutive chase

CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=chennai+super+kings" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Chennai Super Kings</a> (CSK) will take on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=sunrisers+hyderabad" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 25. Both teams are on a losing streak and are struggling at the bottom of the points table. They will look to bounce back with a win and keep their playoff hopes alive. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the CSK vs SRH contest.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">CSK vs SRH Match Preview</h2>
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head into the match sitting last and second-last respectively, on the points table. Both teams have lost their previous contests and will be eyeing momentum as they enter the second half of the IPL 2025. However, a defeat for either team will see them drop crucial points in the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan 
Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Mhatre 
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Aniket Verma, Shivam Dube (VC) 
Bowlers:&nbsp; Pat Cummins, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Records</h2>
Friday's meeting between CSK and SRH will be the 22nd overall in the IPL. The hosts lead the competition with 15 wins. SRH, on the other hand, has won six, and no matches have ended in a no-result.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices<o:p></o:p></h2>
1. Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has a stunning record in this format and has done well for SunRisers Hyderabad. He has scored 240 runs with a strke of 181 and will be a good pick for captain.
2. Heinrich Klaasen
Heinrich Klaasen is the leading run getter for SRH this season. He scored 71 in the last encounter against the Mumbai Indians and is expected to do well.
3. Noor Ahmad
Noor Ahmad has been performing well as the leading wicket-taker for CSK with 12 scalps. The turning track in Chennai will offer him great assistance.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CSK vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Tips<o:p></o:p></h2>
Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen will be value additions to the contest, so we suggest you pick them in the Dream11 for the IPL 2025 contest.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Analysis<o:p></o:p></h2>
CSK: CSK are placed last on the points table with two wins and six losses in eight matches thus far. They lost to Mumbai Indians (MI) by nine wickets in the previous tie and will be looking to bounce back and turn the momentum for the remainder of IPL 2025.
SRH: SRH are placed ninth on the table with two wins and six losses in eight matches. They will aim to find a win and stay alive in the tournament.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>
The pitch at MA Chidambaram is known to assist spinners, with the early overs very crucial for both teams. Team winning the toss will look to bowl first and take advantage of the turning track.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for MI vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket<o:p></o:p></h2>
Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni 
Batters: Nitish Reddy, Rachin Ravindra, Shaik Rasheed, Aniket Verma 
All-Rounders: Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar 
Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win MI vs CSK?</h2>
Both teams are looking for a desperate win to stay alive in the contest. However, we expect SRH to beat CSK in a nail-biting encounter, seeing the strong batting lineup of SRH that can dominate the spinners.
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.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will look to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2025 on Friday (Apr 25).  India News Cricket

CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 25. Both teams are on a losing streak and are struggling at the bottom of the points table. They will look to bounce back with a win and keep their playoff hopes alive. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the CSK vs SRH contest. CSK vs SRH Match Preview Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head into the match sitting last and second-last respectively, on the points table. Both teams have lost their previous contests and will be eyeing momentum as they enter the second half of the IPL 2025. However, a defeat for either team will see them drop crucial points in the race for the IPL 2025 playoffs. CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ayush Mhatre All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Aniket Verma, Shivam Dube (VC) Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana Also Read: Pahalgam terror attack: Neeraj Chopra breaks silence on inviting Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, says 'after what happened in Pahalgam...' CSK vs SRH Head-to-Head Records Friday's meeting between CSK and SRH will be the 22nd overall in the IPL. The hosts lead the competition with 15 wins. SRH, on the other hand, has won six, and no matches have ended in a no-result. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma has a stunning record in this format and has done well for SunRisers Hyderabad. He has scored 240 runs with a strke of 181 and will be a good pick for captain. 2. Heinrich Klaasen Heinrich Klaasen is the leading run getter for SRH this season. He scored 71 in the last encounter against the Mumbai Indians and is expected to do well. 3. Noor Ahmad Noor Ahmad has been performing well as the leading wicket-taker for CSK with 12 scalps. The turning track in Chennai will offer him great assistance. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details CSK vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Tips Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen will be value additions to the contest, so we suggest you pick them in the Dream11 for the IPL 2025 contest. Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Analysis CSK: CSK are placed last on the points table with two wins and six losses in eight matches thus far. They lost to Mumbai Indians (MI) by nine wickets in the previous tie and will be looking to bounce back and turn the momentum for the remainder of IPL 2025. SRH: SRH are placed ninth on the table with two wins and six losses in eight matches. They will aim to find a win and stay alive in the tournament. MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at MA Chidambaram is known to assist spinners, with the early overs very crucial for both teams. Team winning the toss will look to bowl first and take advantage of the turning track. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for MI vs CSK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: MS Dhoni Batters: Nitish Reddy, Rachin Ravindra, Shaik Rasheed, Aniket Verma All-Rounders: Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar Bowlers: Khaleel Ahmed, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel Match Prediction: Who Will Win MI vs CSK? Both teams are looking for a desperate win to stay alive in the contest. However, we expect SRH to beat CSK in a nail-biting encounter, seeing the strong batting lineup of SRH that can dominate the spinners. 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.

CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Chennai Super Kings  vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Virat Kohli was seen in sensational form on Thursday (April 24) as he smashed 70 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Kohli cleared his intent to be in the Orange Cap race as he now sits second in the race to win the Orange Cap (batter with the most runs in IPL season). Only Gujarat Titans&rsquo; B Sai Sudharsan has scored more runs than Kohli in the ongoing IPL 2025 at the time of writing.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Kohli on fire</h2>
Having scored an unbeaten 73 against Punjab Kings on Sunday in Mullanpur, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain continued his brilliant form and amassed 70 runs on Thursday. Kohli was seen taking the attack against Rajasthan bowlers while playing shots left, right and centre. His innings consisted of 8 fours and 2 sixes while he was striking at 167.
He was given a great helping hand by Devdutt Padikkal who also smashed 50 off 27 which consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Padikkal and Kohli put together 95 runs for the second wicket before the latter was dismissed.
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At the break, RCB had scored 205/5 in their 20 overs with Tim David (23) and Jitesh Sharma (unbeaten 20) playing a key role.
Coming into the match, RCB are yet to win a match on home turf having lost all three so far. However, with 205 on the board against a struggling RR side, they will be looking to end that run as they look to book their place in the Playoffs of the IPL 2025. A win for RCB will see them climb to third spot above Mumbai Indians and with 12 points they will need a maximum of three more wins to book their place in the last four.

India News Sports: Virat Kohli was seen in sensational form on Thursday (April 24) as he smashed 70 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2025.

Virat Kohli was seen in sensational form on Thursday (April 24) as he smashed 70 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Kohli cleared his intent to be in the Orange Cap race as he now sits second in the race to win the Orange Cap (batter with the most runs in IPL season). Only Gujarat Titans’ B Sai Sudharsan has scored more runs than Kohli in the ongoing IPL 2025 at the time of writing. Kohli on fire Having scored an unbeaten 73 against Punjab Kings on Sunday in Mullanpur, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain continued his brilliant form and amassed 70 runs on Thursday. Kohli was seen taking the attack against Rajasthan bowlers while playing shots left, right and centre. His innings consisted of 8 fours and 2 sixes while he was striking at 167. He was given a great helping hand by Devdutt Padikkal who also smashed 50 off 27 which consisted of 4 fours and 3 sixes. Padikkal and Kohli put together 95 runs for the second wicket before the latter was dismissed. ALSO READ | Pahalgam terror attack: BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla shuts door for India-Pakistan series, says 'we will not play...' At the break, RCB had scored 205/5 in their 20 overs with Tim David (23) and Jitesh Sharma (unbeaten 20) playing a key role. Coming into the match, RCB are yet to win a match on home turf having lost all three so far. However, with 205 on the board against a struggling RR side, they will be looking to end that run as they look to book their place in the Playoffs of the IPL 2025. A win for RCB will see them climb to third spot above Mumbai Indians and with 12 points they will need a maximum of three more wins to book their place in the last four.

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli underlines intent to win Orange Cap, smashes 70 off 42 against Rajasthan Royals

RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=ROYAL+CHALLENGERS+BENGALURU" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Royal Challengers Bengaluru </a>(RCB) head into the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 contest sitting fourth in the standings as they face <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=Rajasthan+Royals" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rajasthan Royals</a> (RR) on Thursday (April 24). Host RCB have a poor home record having lost all three matches at Chinnaswamy stadium while Rajasthan Royals are on a four match losing streak. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the RR vs RCB contest.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">RCB vs RR Match Preview</h2>
So far in the IPL 2025, RCB have won five out of eight games but they have failed to win a single game at home. The latest meeting will be the 34th between the pair as RCB edge RR with a head-to-head record of 16-14.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: Philip Salt, Dhruv Jurel 
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag 
All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana 
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jofra Archer
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<h2 style="text-align: justify;">RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Records</h2>
Both RCB and RR have almost identical records in their previous 33 meetings with the former leading the head-to-head 16-14 while three matches have ended with no result.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices<o:p></o:p></h2>
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal&nbsp;
Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting and has scored 307 runs in nine matches. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match.
2. Virat Kohli&nbsp;
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
So far with 12 wickets in the IPL 2025, Hazlewood has been a good value-for-money player. We expect him to perform well and get at least a couple of wickets.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">RCB vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips<o:p></o:p></h2>
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are good options to have in the Dream11 having been in great form. Shimron Hetmyer is also a value edition on the side.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis<o:p></o:p></h2>
RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets and seven balls to spare in last game. They are placed fourth on the points table with five wins and three losses in eight matches.
RR: Rajasthan Royals are eighth on the points table with two wins and six losses in eight matches. They suffered a narrow defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants in the previous match by two runs.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>
At the M.Chinnaswamy this year, teams batting second have won all three matches. RCB batted first each time and lost, likely because the pitch isn't great for batting early on. So, if a team bats first, it's important they doesn't lose many early wickets and post a good total to defend.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for RCB vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket<o:p></o:p></h2>
Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt 
Batters: Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi 
All-Rounders: Riyan Parag 
Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Josh Hazelwood, Sandeep Sharma, Suyash Sharma 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs RR?</h2>
Rajasthan Royals are on a four-match losing streak. We except them to come hard at RCB with a nail-biting match on the line. However, seeing the current form and team balance, it will be RCB who we predict to be victorious.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into the latest Indian Premier League contest sitting fourth in the standings as they face Rajasthan Royals Sports Cricket India News

RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head into the latest Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 contest sitting fourth in the standings as they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 24). Host RCB have a poor home record having lost all three matches at Chinnaswamy stadium while Rajasthan Royals are on a four match losing streak. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the RR vs RCB contest. RCB vs RR Match Preview So far in the IPL 2025, RCB have won five out of eight games but they have failed to win a single game at home. The latest meeting will be the 34th between the pair as RCB edge RR with a head-to-head record of 16-14. RCB vs RR Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Philip Salt, Dhruv Jurel Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag All-Rounders: Krunal Pandya, Nitish Rana Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jofra Archer Also Read: World Cup is like Olympics of cricket', says former Australia captain Steve Waugh RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Records Both RCB and RR have almost identical records in their previous 33 meetings with the former leading the head-to-head 16-14 while three matches have ended with no result. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting and has scored 307 runs in nine matches. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match. 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 So far with 12 wickets in the IPL 2025, Hazlewood has been a good value-for-money player. We expect him to perform well and get at least a couple of wickets. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details RCB vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips Phil Salt and Virat Kohli are good options to have in the Dream11 having been in great form. Shimron Hetmyer is also a value edition on the side. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets and seven balls to spare in last game. They are placed fourth on the points table with five wins and three losses in eight matches. RR: Rajasthan Royals are eighth on the points table with two wins and six losses in eight matches. They suffered a narrow defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants in the previous match by two runs. M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report At the M.Chinnaswamy this year, teams batting second have won all three matches. RCB batted first each time and lost, likely because the pitch isn't great for batting early on. So, if a team bats first, it's important they doesn't lose many early wickets and post a good total to defend. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for RCB vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt Batters: Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi All-Rounders: Riyan Parag Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Josh Hazelwood, Sandeep Sharma, Suyash Sharma Match Prediction: Who Will Win RCB vs RR? Rajasthan Royals are on a four-match losing streak. We except them to come hard at RCB with a nail-biting match on the line. However, seeing the current form and team balance, it will be RCB who we predict to be victorious. 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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Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Suresh Raina has hit out at his former franchise for the lackluster performance in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. CSK are languishing at the bottom of the points table with just two wins in eight games and six losses to go with.
"This is the weakest CSK team, definitely. I think there's no intent. The hunger to win is not there. Not to disrespect anyone, but the brand that CSK is known for, that's not there now," Raina said in a chat with former India teammate Harbhajan Singh while talking on his Instagram.
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"Look at how local players who have played in TNPL are doing. B Sai Sudharsan is doing well, he is playing for Gujarat Titans. R Sai Kishore and Shahrukh Khan are also playing for GT. You have to bring local players," he said.
"When we were winning, we had the likes of Murali Vijay, L Balaji, S Badrinath, myself, MS Dhoni, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. When you don't bring local flavour, it doesn't work," Raina added.
The former player also pointed out that CSK are playing a lot of dot balls and are doing badly in terms of strike rotation. He suggested the franchise players to show intent and play basic cricket like them.
"When we played in Chennai, we were not playing dot balls. Strike rotation wins matches. We played proper basic cricket. In the first six overs, we showed intent. And in the death, there were the likes of MS Dhoni and Albie Morkel. They used to play cameos. Because of all these, we were winning," Raina said.
CSK are also without their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad who is out for the season due to injury after playing first few matches. MS Dhoni, under whom CSK won five IPL titles, is at helm for now but failing to recreate his magic.

Raina also pointed out that CSK, which have two wins and six losses in eight games, are playing a lot of dot balls and are doing badly in terms of strike rotation. Cricket sports

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Suresh Raina has hit out at his former franchise for the lackluster performance in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. CSK are languishing at the bottom of the points table with just two wins in eight games and six losses to go with. "This is the weakest CSK team, definitely. I think there's no intent. The hunger to win is not there. Not to disrespect anyone, but the brand that CSK is known for, that's not there now," Raina said in a chat with former India teammate Harbhajan Singh while talking on his Instagram. Also Read - 'Justice to be served for this,' Virat Kohli, others react to Pahalgam terror attack "Look at how local players who have played in TNPL are doing. B Sai Sudharsan is doing well, he is playing for Gujarat Titans. R Sai Kishore and Shahrukh Khan are also playing for GT. You have to bring local players," he said. "When we were winning, we had the likes of Murali Vijay, L Balaji, S Badrinath, myself, MS Dhoni, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja. When you don't bring local flavour, it doesn't work," Raina added. The former player also pointed out that CSK are playing a lot of dot balls and are doing badly in terms of strike rotation. He suggested the franchise players to show intent and play basic cricket like them. "When we played in Chennai, we were not playing dot balls. Strike rotation wins matches. We played proper basic cricket. In the first six overs, we showed intent. And in the death, there were the likes of MS Dhoni and Albie Morkel. They used to play cameos. Because of all these, we were winning," Raina said. CSK are also without their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad who is out for the season due to injury after playing first few matches. MS Dhoni, under whom CSK won five IPL titles, is at helm for now but failing to recreate his magic.

IPL 2025 | 'When we played in Chennai...,' former player tags current squad as 'weakest CSK team'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced no fireworks and a minute's silence during the IPL 2025 match on Wednesday (Apr 23) between Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). The decision comes after the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu &amp; Kashmir's Pahalgam area on Tuesday (22).
"The players of two teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence in memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam," reported news agency PTI citing a source from BCCI.
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"As a mark of respect there would be no cheerleaders on the sidelines of MI vs SRH game. No crackers will be burst," the source added.
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Many athletes including India coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly condemned the attack and wrote on X: "Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike."
The attack, in which more than 25 people have lost their lives, was carried out in Baisaran valley area between 2-3 pm India time on Tuesday.
This is one of the deadliest terror attacks in Kashmir, which has often been the victim of cross-border terrorisms from Pakistan-based groups. Among the dead, mostly were tourists from various states of India including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Maharashtra.
The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed the responsibility for the deadly attack.
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, in wake of the attack, cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia and returned India a day early on Wednesday (Apr 23) morning. He has been briefed about the situation by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.
In a separate encounter, meanwhile, the security forces have gunned down two terrorists a day after the attack and foiled their infiltration bid in Baramulla area.
As for the Pahalgam attack, the forces have released the sketches of three terrorists involved in carrying out the attack in broad daylight.

The attack, in which more than 25 people have lost their lives, was carried out in Baisaran valley area in J&K's Pahalgam between 2-3 pm India time on Tuesday (April 22).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced no fireworks and a minute's silence during the IPL 2025 match on Wednesday (Apr 23) between Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). The decision comes after the deadly terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam area on Tuesday (22). "The players of two teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence in memory of all those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam," reported news agency PTI citing a source from BCCI. Also Read - 'Justice to be served for this,' Virat Kohli, others react to Pahalgam terror attack "As a mark of respect there would be no cheerleaders on the sidelines of MI vs SRH game. No crackers will be burst," the source added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team India (@indiancricketteam) Many athletes including India coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly condemned the attack and wrote on X: "Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike." The attack, in which more than 25 people have lost their lives, was carried out in Baisaran valley area between 2-3 pm India time on Tuesday. This is one of the deadliest terror attacks in Kashmir, which has often been the victim of cross-border terrorisms from Pakistan-based groups. Among the dead, mostly were tourists from various states of India including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Maharashtra. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed the responsibility for the deadly attack. Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, in wake of the attack, cut short his trip to Saudi Arabia and returned India a day early on Wednesday (Apr 23) morning. He has been briefed about the situation by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. In a separate encounter, meanwhile, the security forces have gunned down two terrorists a day after the attack and foiled their infiltration bid in Baramulla area. As for the Pahalgam attack, the forces have released the sketches of three terrorists involved in carrying out the attack in broad daylight.

Pahalgam terror attack | IPL 2025, MI vs SRH: BCCI announces 'a minute's silence & no firecrackers,' coach Gambhir says 'India will strike'

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant is having a nightmare of a season as a batter in IPL 2025. While the team has managed to win five out of nine games, they haven't exuded much confidence as a unit. On Tuesday (Apr 22), they lost against Delhi Capitals and Pant said toss played a huge part in the game. &nbsp;
"We were 20 runs short," acknowledged Pant after the loss as DC chased down 160-run target inside 18 overs.&nbsp;
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"Toss played a huge part, whoever is bowling first gets a lot of help from the wicket .. we just couldn't get it away. It always happens in Lucknow, wicket becomes better in the second innings, that's how it goes, we can't make excuses but have to learn from it," he added.
Pant also spoke about bringing in Ayush Badoni as impact player to replace Mitchell Marsh during LSG's innings. The decision looked odd given the skipper himself was available to bat but did not come.
"We are using Ayush as Impact Player to try and give Mayank (Yadav) some game time early in the season, trying to fit him in, since he's just come from NCA. We sent someone to capitalise on wicket like that, Miller came in, we got stuck on that wicket and we need to figure out our best combination," Pant explained.
Pant has had horrible season with the bat which is visible in his numbers. In eight innings of the nine games played, he has managed just 106 runs at an average of 13. Most of his runs came in one innings when he scored 63 - his only fifty of the season. The attacking batter has been kept quite by the bowlers as shows his strike rate of 96.
Know for hitting one-handed sixes and fours at will, Pant has managed just eight fours and five sixes this season.

Pant has had horrible season with the bat which is visible in his numbers. In eight innings of the nine games played, he has managed just 106 runs at an average of 13. Cricket Sports

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant is having a nightmare of a season as a batter in IPL 2025. While the team has managed to win five out of nine games, they haven't exuded much confidence as a unit. On Tuesday (Apr 22), they lost against Delhi Capitals and Pant said toss played a huge part in the game. "We were 20 runs short," acknowledged Pant after the loss as DC chased down 160-run target inside 18 overs. Also Watch: DC's KL Rahul finds it 'good to be back in Lucknow' and does courtesy handshake with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka after win "Toss played a huge part, whoever is bowling first gets a lot of help from the wicket .. we just couldn't get it away. It always happens in Lucknow, wicket becomes better in the second innings, that's how it goes, we can't make excuses but have to learn from it," he added. Pant also spoke about bringing in Ayush Badoni as impact player to replace Mitchell Marsh during LSG's innings. The decision looked odd given the skipper himself was available to bat but did not come. "We are using Ayush as Impact Player to try and give Mayank (Yadav) some game time early in the season, trying to fit him in, since he's just come from NCA. We sent someone to capitalise on wicket like that, Miller came in, we got stuck on that wicket and we need to figure out our best combination," Pant explained. Pant has had horrible season with the bat which is visible in his numbers. In eight innings of the nine games played, he has managed just 106 runs at an average of 13. Most of his runs came in one innings when he scored 63 - his only fifty of the season. The attacking batter has been kept quite by the bowlers as shows his strike rate of 96. Know for hitting one-handed sixes and fours at will, Pant has managed just eight fours and five sixes this season.

IPL 2025 | 'It always happens in Lucknow,' Pant reveals where they lost vs DC and why Badoni came ahead to him to bat

Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul had an outstanding night against his old franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 on Tuesday (Apr 22). The batter remained unbeaten on 57 off 42 balls as DC chased down 160-run target inside 18 overs. This was also DC's sixth win of the season in eight games - joint most alongside Gujarat Titans.
Rahul, who was let go by LSG ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, was facing his old franchise for the first time. After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, with whom he had a fall out last season after a loss, came to meet Rahul but the batter showed only necessary courtesy. Have a look at the video below:
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Rahul walking away from goenka 🤣🤣😂<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/klrahul?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#klrahul</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/goenka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#goenka</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ipl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ipl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvsDC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvsDC</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wke8kOyoHf">pic.twitter.com/Wke8kOyoHf</a>
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Past owners, coaches and players often meet with warmth during the game against each other but that wasn't the case with Rahul and Goenka.
The batter, who spent three seasons with LSG from 2022 to 2024, also posted pictures on social media account X with the caption: "Always good to be back in Lucknow."
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Always good to be back in Lucknow. <a href="https://t.co/NOC3Hg17oO">pic.twitter.com/NOC3Hg17oO</a>
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<h2>Pujara credits Rahul's mindset for his performance</h2>
Rahul has been a stellar performer for DC this season - scoring 323 runs in seven matches at an average of 64.60 and a strike rate of 153. He also has hit three fifties with a highest of 93 not out. Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara credits the mindset for Rahul's smooth transition from LSG to DC.
Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pujara said: "KL is a mature player. Last couple of years, he's been batting well across formats. He doesn't want to think about the past and wants to enjoy his batting and be in his zone, rather than think about what went wrong when he was playing for the LSG team... We have seen a different KL Rahul this season. When he started [against LSG], he didn't look that [fluid], but still he picked it up."
DC next play against RCB on Sunday (Apr 27) in Delhi.

After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, with whom he had a fall out last season after a loss, came to meet Rahul but the batter showed only necessary courtesy. Sports Cricket

Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul had an outstanding night against his old franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 on Tuesday (Apr 22). The batter remained unbeaten on 57 off 42 balls as DC chased down 160-run target inside 18 overs. This was also DC's sixth win of the season in eight games - joint most alongside Gujarat Titans. Rahul, who was let go by LSG ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, was facing his old franchise for the first time. After the match, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, with whom he had a fall out last season after a loss, came to meet Rahul but the batter showed only necessary courtesy. Have a look at the video below: Rahul walking away from goenka 🤣🤣😂#klrahul #goenka #ipl #LSGvsDC pic.twitter.com/Wke8kOyoHf — SarpanchSaab (@kitts1727) April 22, 2025 Past owners, coaches and players often meet with warmth during the game against each other but that wasn't the case with Rahul and Goenka. The batter, who spent three seasons with LSG from 2022 to 2024, also posted pictures on social media account X with the caption: "Always good to be back in Lucknow." Always good to be back in Lucknow. pic.twitter.com/NOC3Hg17oO — K L Rahul (@klrahul) April 22, 2025 Pujara credits Rahul's mindset for his performance Rahul has been a stellar performer for DC this season - scoring 323 runs in seven matches at an average of 64.60 and a strike rate of 153. He also has hit three fifties with a highest of 93 not out. Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara credits the mindset for Rahul's smooth transition from LSG to DC. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Pujara said: "KL is a mature player. Last couple of years, he's been batting well across formats. He doesn't want to think about the past and wants to enjoy his batting and be in his zone, rather than think about what went wrong when he was playing for the LSG team... We have seen a different KL Rahul this season. When he started [against LSG], he didn't look that [fluid], but still he picked it up." DC next play against RCB on Sunday (Apr 27) in Delhi.

IPL 2025 | DC's KL Rahul finds it 'good to be back in Lucknow' and does courtesy handshake with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka after win - WATCH

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals has strongly refuted match-fixing claims made by Jaydeep Bihani, convener of RCA's ad hoc committee. Bihani had alleged match fixing after Royals lost against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 2 runs in 36th match of IPL 2025 on April 19.
Bihani, in an interview with the regional channel, said: The ad hoc committee has been appointed by the state government in Rajasthan. After analysing our work, we were given an extension for the fifth time. During our tenure, we&rsquo;ve conducted all competitions successfully right from the district level to the national level. However, as soon as the time for hosting IPL came, the Sports Council took control of it."
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&ldquo;For IPL, the BCCI had first sent a letter to RCA only. The excuse given by the Sports Council and RR was that we don&rsquo;t have an MOU from Sawai Mansingh Stadium. If MOU is not there, so what? Aren&rsquo;t you paying Sports Council for every match?&rdquo;
Addressing the allegations, RR management issued a statement and said: "We reject all allegations made by the convener of the ad hoc committee. Such public statements are not only misleading but have caused serious damage to the reputation and credibility of Rajasthan Royals, Royal Multi Sport Private Limited (RMPL), the Rajasthan Sports Council, and the BCCI. They also tarnish the integrity of cricket."
The loss against LSG was RR's second consecutive such match. Before that, Royals had lost to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over despite looking comfortable to win the match at one stage.
Currently, Royals have only two wins in eight games to go with six losses. They sit seventh on the 10-team points table with four points from those wins.
With just six matches left for them to play this season, the inaugural season winners are almost out of the race of playoffs barring a miracle.

The loss against LSG was RR's second consecutive such match. Before that, Royals had lost to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over despite looking comfortable to win the match at one stage. Cricket Sports

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals has strongly refuted match-fixing claims made by Jaydeep Bihani, convener of RCA's ad hoc committee. Bihani had alleged match fixing after Royals lost against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 2 runs in 36th match of IPL 2025 on April 19. Bihani, in an interview with the regional channel, said: The ad hoc committee has been appointed by the state government in Rajasthan. After analysing our work, we were given an extension for the fifth time. During our tenure, we’ve conducted all competitions successfully right from the district level to the national level. However, as soon as the time for hosting IPL came, the Sports Council took control of it." Also Read - From Dhruv Jurel to Harshit Rana: 7 New Players in BCCI Contract List 2024-25 “For IPL, the BCCI had first sent a letter to RCA only. The excuse given by the Sports Council and RR was that we don’t have an MOU from Sawai Mansingh Stadium. If MOU is not there, so what? Aren’t you paying Sports Council for every match?” Addressing the allegations, RR management issued a statement and said: "We reject all allegations made by the convener of the ad hoc committee. Such public statements are not only misleading but have caused serious damage to the reputation and credibility of Rajasthan Royals, Royal Multi Sport Private Limited (RMPL), the Rajasthan Sports Council, and the BCCI. They also tarnish the integrity of cricket." The loss against LSG was RR's second consecutive such match. Before that, Royals had lost to Delhi Capitals in a Super Over despite looking comfortable to win the match at one stage. Currently, Royals have only two wins in eight games to go with six losses. They sit seventh on the 10-team points table with four points from those wins. With just six matches left for them to play this season, the inaugural season winners are almost out of the race of playoffs barring a miracle.

IPL 2025 | 'Not only misleading but...,' Rajasthan Royals issues statement on being accused of match fixing

Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo has lashed out at top order batters after their 39-run loss against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday (Apr 21). It was KKR's fifth loss in eight games and they now have the season in danger with six more games left to play. Bravo made the comments on top batters in defence of all-rounder Andre Russell who once again failed with the bat.
"Andre Russell is an experienced and successful player. Yes, in a couple of games, the leg-spinners got him out. But I don't think we are batting well as a team. That is the reality. Russell is not the only one struggling. As a group, we have to ensure players are backed. We need to keep preparing well. IPL is a tough tournament. If you don't start well, batters can go into a period where they lose confidence," Bravo told reporters after the game.
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Russell could manage only 21 off 14 balls before being outfoxed by Rashid Khan - second time in season he has been dismissed by a leg spinner. This concern, however, was put aside by Bravo as nothing.
"Not every team has leg-spinners and today he was up against a quality spinner like Rashid Khan. When Russell walks in to bat, every time the run rate is at 14 or 15 runs per over. Work needs to be done at the top to give him a chance to finish off games like he has been doing all these years for KKR. Yes, leg-spinners got him out a few times, but I don't think that is a big concern. We just need to bat better (at the top) to allow our finishers the chance to finish games," he added.
Chasing 199, KKR were never in hunt despite having enough wickets in hand at the half-way mark. GT, on the other hand, consolidated their top position with sixth win in eight games.

Russell could manage only 21 off 14 balls before being outfoxed by Rashid Khan - second time in season he has been dismissed by a leg spinner. This concern, however, was put aside by Bravo as nothing.

Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo has lashed out at top order batters after their 39-run loss against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday (Apr 21). It was KKR's fifth loss in eight games and they now have the season in danger with six more games left to play. Bravo made the comments on top batters in defence of all-rounder Andre Russell who once again failed with the bat. "Andre Russell is an experienced and successful player. Yes, in a couple of games, the leg-spinners got him out. But I don't think we are batting well as a team. That is the reality. Russell is not the only one struggling. As a group, we have to ensure players are backed. We need to keep preparing well. IPL is a tough tournament. If you don't start well, batters can go into a period where they lose confidence," Bravo told reporters after the game. Also Read - ‘Only Rohit can answer that’: Australia legend Steve Waugh on Indian captain’s future in Tests Russell could manage only 21 off 14 balls before being outfoxed by Rashid Khan - second time in season he has been dismissed by a leg spinner. This concern, however, was put aside by Bravo as nothing. "Not every team has leg-spinners and today he was up against a quality spinner like Rashid Khan. When Russell walks in to bat, every time the run rate is at 14 or 15 runs per over. Work needs to be done at the top to give him a chance to finish off games like he has been doing all these years for KKR. Yes, leg-spinners got him out a few times, but I don't think that is a big concern. We just need to bat better (at the top) to allow our finishers the chance to finish games," he added. Chasing 199, KKR were never in hunt despite having enough wickets in hand at the half-way mark. GT, on the other hand, consolidated their top position with sixth win in eight games.

IPL 2025 | KKR mentor Bravo lashes out at top order batters in defence of out-of-form Russell

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reached its halfway point as franchises look to gear up for a spot in the playoffs. With the likes of Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and a few other teams on course for a spot in the last four, few teams are struggling to cope with the pressure. Including this list are five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals as they struggle to win in IPL 2025. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Are CSK, SRH, and RR out of the Playoff race?<o:p></o:p></h2>
As things stand, the trio of CSK, SRH and RR have four points each from their eight matches (SRH with seven). CSK and RR can reach a maximum of 16 points while SRH can still reach a maximum of 18 points in the IPL league phase. Considering, that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) qualified for the Playoffs with 14 points in IPL 2024, the trio of CSK, SRH and RR can still retain their chances to qualify for the last four. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CSK path to potential playoff?<o:p></o:p></h2>
If CSK win their remaining six matches they will go on 16 points, giving them an edge. However, considering, five teams are already in double figures for points earned at this stage, 14 points are unlikely to see a team qualify for the Playoffs. This will mean, CSK have to win all their eight matches while they can afford one match getting washed out. <o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">CSK's Remaining matches<o:p></o:p></h3>
April 25 &ndash; CSK vs SRH<o:p></o:p>
April 30 &ndash; CSK vs PBKS<o:p></o:p>
May 3 &ndash; RCB vs CSK<o:p></o:p>
May 7 &ndash; KKR vs CSK<o:p></o:p>
May 12 &ndash; CSK vs RR<o:p></o:p>
May 18 &ndash; GT vs CSK<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">RR&rsquo;s path to potential playoff?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Like CSK, Rajasthan&rsquo;s path to the IPL 2025 Playoffs is also complicated as they have six matches in hand. If they win all six matches, RR could be in the Playoffs while any defeat in between should spell the end of their IPL 2025 Playoff journey. Even if both CSK and RR put a run of four consecutive wins, the duo&rsquo;s head-to-head match on May 12 will be crucial, as a defeat for either should end their Playoff hopes.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">RR&rsquo;s Remaining matches<o:p></o:p></h3>
April 24 - RCB vs RR<o:p></o:p>
April 28 &ndash; RR vs GT<o:p></o:p>
May 1 &ndash; RR vs MI<o:p></o:p>
May 4 &ndash; KKR vs RR<o:p></o:p>
May 12 &ndash; CSK vs RR<o:p></o:p>
May 16 &ndash; RR vs PBKS<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">SRH&rsquo;s path to potential playoff?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Led by Pat Cummins, SRH have a slightly better chance of reaching the Playoffs than their counterparts as they have seven matches in hand. While they can afford another defeat in the league phase, SRH will have to win at least six of their seven matches and still rely on the Net Run Rate (NRR) to make the last four.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">SRH&rsquo;s Remaining matches<o:p></o:p></h3>
April 23 &ndash; SRH vs MI<o:p></o:p>
April 25 &ndash; CSK vs SRH<o:p></o:p>
May 2 &ndash; GT vs SRH<o:p></o:p>
May 5 &ndash; SRH vs DC <o:p></o:p>
May 13 &ndash; RCB vs SRH<o:p></o:p>
May 18 &ndash; LSG vs SRH<o:p></o:p>

IPL | India News, Sports: With the likes of DC, GT and a few other teams on course for a spot in the last four, teams like SRH, CSK and RR are struggling in the IPL 2025.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has reached its halfway point as franchises look to gear up for a spot in the playoffs. With the likes of Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, and a few other teams on course for a spot in the last four, few teams are struggling to cope with the pressure. Including this list are five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals as they struggle to win in IPL 2025. Are CSK, SRH, and RR out of the Playoff race? As things stand, the trio of CSK, SRH and RR have four points each from their eight matches (SRH with seven). CSK and RR can reach a maximum of 16 points while SRH can still reach a maximum of 18 points in the IPL league phase. Considering, that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) qualified for the Playoffs with 14 points in IPL 2024, the trio of CSK, SRH and RR can still retain their chances to qualify for the last four. CSK path to potential playoff? If CSK win their remaining six matches they will go on 16 points, giving them an edge. However, considering, five teams are already in double figures for points earned at this stage, 14 points are unlikely to see a team qualify for the Playoffs. This will mean, CSK have to win all their eight matches while they can afford one match getting washed out. CSK's Remaining matches April 25 – CSK vs SRH April 30 – CSK vs PBKS May 3 – RCB vs CSK May 7 – KKR vs CSK May 12 – CSK vs RR May 18 – GT vs CSK RR’s path to potential playoff? Like CSK, Rajasthan’s path to the IPL 2025 Playoffs is also complicated as they have six matches in hand. If they win all six matches, RR could be in the Playoffs while any defeat in between should spell the end of their IPL 2025 Playoff journey. Even if both CSK and RR put a run of four consecutive wins, the duo’s head-to-head match on May 12 will be crucial, as a defeat for either should end their Playoff hopes. RR’s Remaining matches April 24 - RCB vs RR April 28 – RR vs GT May 1 – RR vs MI May 4 – KKR vs RR May 12 – CSK vs RR May 16 – RR vs PBKS ALSO READ | ‘Only Rohit can answer that’: Australia legend Steve Waugh on Indian captain’s future in Tests SRH’s path to potential playoff? Led by Pat Cummins, SRH have a slightly better chance of reaching the Playoffs than their counterparts as they have seven matches in hand. While they can afford another defeat in the league phase, SRH will have to win at least six of their seven matches and still rely on the Net Run Rate (NRR) to make the last four. SRH’s Remaining matches April 23 – SRH vs MI April 25 – CSK vs SRH May 2 – GT vs SRH May 5 – SRH vs DC May 13 – RCB vs SRH May 18 – LSG vs SRH

IPL 2025: Are CSK, SRH and RR out of playoff race? Here's what we know so far

Rajasthan&rsquo;s Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani has accused Rajasthan Royals of foul play in their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). RR were defeated by a narrow two-run margin despite them needing just nine runs in the final over. The defeat raised eyebrows as it was the second time in a week that the franchise had lost a close match. Bihani also accused the Sports Council of Rajasthan of their role as they look after the organisation of IPL matches at the Sawai Mansing Stadium. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Foul play in RR&rsquo;s IPL matches?<o:p></o:p></h2>
Speaking in an interview with a regional channel, Bihani accused Rajasthan Royals of foul play as the latest defeat leaves them in a worrying spot. Another couple of defeats for the franchise would see them out of the playoff race, but the latest allegations are the latest off-field setback for the franchise. The team was banned for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 due to spot-fixing charges while their players were also involved in the same. <o:p></o:p>
On the other hand, Bihani stated that despite the formation of an ad hoc committee in Rajasthan, it was overlooked for the administration of the IPL matches in the state. According to him, the ad hoc committee was overlooked for IPL matches in favour of the Sports Council.<o:p></o:p>
&ldquo;The ad hoc committee has been appointed by the state government in Rajasthan. After analysing our work, we were given an extension for the fifth time. During our tenure, we&rsquo;ve conducted all competitions successfully right from the district level to the national level. However, as soon as the time for hosting IPL came, the Sports Council took control of it.<o:p></o:p>
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricket-only-rohit-can-answer-that-australia-legend-steve-waugh-on-indian-captains-future-in-tests-8987418" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">&lsquo;Only Rohit can answer that&rsquo;: Australia legend Steve Waugh on Indian captain&rsquo;s future in Tests</a> 
&ldquo;For IPL, the BCCI had first sent a letter to RCA only. The excuse given by the Sports Council and RR was that we don&rsquo;t have an MOU from Sawai Mansingh Stadium. If MOU is not there, so what? Aren&rsquo;t you paying Sports Council for every match?,&rdquo; Jaideep Bihani said in the interview.<o:p></o:p>
It now remains to be seen how Rajasthan Royals deal with the situation as they battle both on and off the field. They currently sit eighth in the IPL standings with just two wins in eight matches and need a brilliant final run if they are to reach the playoffs. &nbsp;

India News | Sports: BJP MLA Jaideep Bihani has accused Rajasthan Royals of foul play in their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

Rajasthan’s Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convener Jaideep Bihani has accused Rajasthan Royals of foul play in their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). RR were defeated by a narrow two-run margin despite them needing just nine runs in the final over. The defeat raised eyebrows as it was the second time in a week that the franchise had lost a close match. Bihani also accused the Sports Council of Rajasthan of their role as they look after the organisation of IPL matches at the Sawai Mansing Stadium. Foul play in RR’s IPL matches? Speaking in an interview with a regional channel, Bihani accused Rajasthan Royals of foul play as the latest defeat leaves them in a worrying spot. Another couple of defeats for the franchise would see them out of the playoff race, but the latest allegations are the latest off-field setback for the franchise. The team was banned for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 due to spot-fixing charges while their players were also involved in the same. On the other hand, Bihani stated that despite the formation of an ad hoc committee in Rajasthan, it was overlooked for the administration of the IPL matches in the state. According to him, the ad hoc committee was overlooked for IPL matches in favour of the Sports Council. “The ad hoc committee has been appointed by the state government in Rajasthan. After analysing our work, we were given an extension for the fifth time. During our tenure, we’ve conducted all competitions successfully right from the district level to the national level. However, as soon as the time for hosting IPL came, the Sports Council took control of it. ALSO READ | ‘Only Rohit can answer that’: Australia legend Steve Waugh on Indian captain’s future in Tests “For IPL, the BCCI had first sent a letter to RCA only. The excuse given by the Sports Council and RR was that we don’t have an MOU from Sawai Mansingh Stadium. If MOU is not there, so what? Aren’t you paying Sports Council for every match?,” Jaideep Bihani said in the interview. It now remains to be seen how Rajasthan Royals deal with the situation as they battle both on and off the field. They currently sit eighth in the IPL standings with just two wins in eight matches and need a brilliant final run if they are to reach the playoffs.

IPL 2025: BJP MLA alleges foul play in Rajasthan Royals' defeat in LSG match as RCA vs Sports Council battle intensifies

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