Both teams were once finalists, with KKR triumphing over SRH, but this season’s journey has been a rocky road for them.
With a robust record of 1540 runs in 66 T20 matches for the Blackcaps, Seifert is joining RCB for a contract worth Rs two crore.
His latest misconduct, during a game with Sunrisers Hyderabad, marked his third Code of Conduct infringement this season.
The Capitals, reeling from three losses and a recent match suspension due to the India-Pakistan conflict, see their chances of reaching the playoffs hanging by a thread. F
The IPL 2025 restart on May 17 sees most foreign players returning, with some key absences like Glenn Maxwell and Josh Hazlewood due to injury. Teams like Gujarat Titans and KKR are set.
The IPL 2025 was suspended due to security concerns amid India-Pakistan tensions. After a ceasefire agreement, the tournament may resume soon with Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad as potential venues.
The decision comes hours after the IPL fixture between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abruptly abandoned due to air raid alerts in the region.
CSK, who are out of the playoffs race, defeated the home team by two wickets at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday to also effectively end Ajinkya Rahane’s side’s hopes of making the top four.
Pant, who commanded an auction price of INR 27 crore, has accumulated a meager 128 runs across ten innings this season, including five single-digit scores.
The injury came before a rain-affected game against Kolkata Knight Riders, marking a season fraught with challenges for Maxwell.
In only his third IPL appearance, Suryavanshi smashed a 38-ball 101 for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans on Monday night, becoming the youngest centurion in T20 history.
Rahul last played T20Is for India in 2022 Men’s T20 World Cup, where he made only 128 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 120.75 and came under fire for playing an outdated style of T20 cricket.
Functioning like a well-oiled machine, the Titans have tasted defeat only twice this season, with Sai Sudharsan and Prasidh Krishna leading the charge and the Orange and Purple Cap races, respectively.
The countdown to IPL 2025 was dominated by chatter around the real possibility of teams going past 300 in an innings in this edition of the league thanks to the franchises’ relentless focus on sustained power hitting.
Kishan, previously struggling, managed to surpass his performances from the last seven innings, contributing significantly to a crucial SRH victory.
Addressing the media after DC’s recent match, Axar shared that du Plessis had been ruled out for three games due to an undisclosed injury.
Phillips had entered as a substitute fielder during the final over of the powerplay but pulled his groin muscle while attempting a throw. After receiving treatment, he was helped off the field.
Returning to captaincy mid-season, MS Dhoni couldn’t prevent yet another collapse from the Super Kings’ batting order.
According to an official statement from the IPL, the fine was imposed under the tournament’s Code of Conduct related to minimum over-rate offences.
Following the dismal outing, SRH head coach Daniel Vettori admitted that his team had failed to properly assess and respect the playing conditions, particularly with the bat.
Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s IPL show, Time Out, Bangar argued that while franchises should have some input, safeguarding fairness and preventing extreme imbalances should be prioritized.
As the spearhead of Punjab’s pace attack, Arshdeep plays a crucial role in restraining opposition scores amid rising challenges for bowlers.
Kumar’s impressive figures of 4-24 on his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders contributed significantly to Mumbai’s eight-wicket triumph.
This strategic equilibrium, he suggests, significantly surpasses that of prior seasons, potentially simplifying future victories.
Rashid achieved this milestone in Gujarat Titans’ opening game against Punjab Kings, although his performance fell short of his usual economic standards.
