IPL-2025

Mumbai Advances to Second Qualifier After Defeating Gujarat Titans in Eliminator Mumbai Indians have qualified for the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after defeating Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in the eliminator match held at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, Punjab. Chasing a target of 229 runs, Gujarat managed to score only 208 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Although opener Sai Sudharsan scored a brilliant 80 runs off 49 balls, hitting 10 fours and a six, it wasn’t enough to secure victory for Gujarat. He shared an 84-run partnership for the third wicket with Washington Sundar, who contributed 48 runs from 24 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. Kusal Mendis added 20 runs off 10 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford scored 24 from 15 balls. Shahrukh Khan was dismissed for 13 runs, and Rahul Tewatia remained unbeaten on 16. For Mumbai, Trent Boult claimed 2 wickets, while Ashwini Kumar, Jasprit Bu...

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Reach IPL Final Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have reached the Indian Premier League (IPL) final by defeating Punjab Kings by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 102 runs, RCB achieved it in 10.2 overs, losing just 2 wickets. Opener Phil Salt remained unbeaten on 56 runs off 27 balls, hitting 6 fours and 3 sixes. Mayank Agarwal scored 19 runs. Captain Rajat Patidar remained unbeaten on 15 runs, and Virat Kohli scored 12 runs. On the bowling side, Kyle Jamieson and Musheer Khan took one wicket each. Earlier, at the Maharaja Yodhha Bhindranwale International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, RCB won the toss and elected to field first in the first qualifier. Punjab Kings had a disappointing batting performance. They were bowled out for just 101 runs in 14.1 overs of the scheduled 20 overs. None of Punjab’s batsmen could hold their ground against the RCB bowlers. There was neither any meaningful partnership nor any player who could anchor the inning...

Royal Challengers Bangalore Defeat Lucknow Super Giants to Reach IPL First Qualifier In the final league match, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Lucknow Super Giants to secure their place in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL). At Lucknow’s home ground, Ekana Cricket Stadium, on Tuesday, RCB chased down a massive target of 228 runs, achieving it in 18.4 overs with 4 wickets down. Captain Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli's Half-Centuries Lead RCB to Victory In RCB’s win, captain Jitesh Sharma and Virat Kohli played crucial half-century innings. Sharma remained unbeaten with 85 runs off 33 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes. Kohli contributed 54 runs off 30 balls, hitting 10 fours. Mayank Aggarwal and Captain Sharma Seal Victory with Unbeaten Partnership Manan Aggarwal remained not out on 41 runs off 23 balls, hitting 5 fours. Together with captain Sharma, they put on an unbeaten 107-run partnership for the fifth wicket to secure the win. Opener Phil S...

Punjab Kings Advance to the First Qualifier of IPL Punjab Kings have qualified for the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League (IPL). On Monday, Punjab defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets to finish in the top 2 at the end of the league stage. Chasing a target of 185 runs, Punjab reached the target with 9 balls to spare, losing 3 wickets in the process. Punjab openers Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis both scored half-centuries. Priyansh scored 62 runs off 35 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes. Josh Inglis was the highest scorer for the team with 73 runs from 42 balls, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes. Prabhsimran Singh contributed 13 runs. Captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 26 runs off 16 balls, including 1 four and 2 sixes. Nihal Baidhera was not out on 2 runs. For Mumbai, Mitchell Santner took 2 wickets while Jasprit Bumrah claimed 1. Earlier, at Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Punjab won the toss and elected to field first. Mumbai, batting first, s...

  Sunrisers Hyderabad Crush Kolkata Knight Riders with Massive Victory In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded a thumping win over Kolkata Knight Riders. In the second match on Sunday, held at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi, Hyderabad defeated Kolkata by a huge margin of 110 runs. Chasing a mammoth target of 279 runs, Kolkata was bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs. Manish Pandey top-scored for Kolkata with 37 runs off 23 balls, hitting 2 fours and 3 sixes. Harshit Rana contributed 34 runs from 21 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes before getting dismissed. Sunil Narine added 31 runs, while captain Ajinkya Rahane and Ramandeep Singh were dismissed for 15 and 13 runs, respectively. For Hyderabad, Harsh Dubey, Ishan Maliga, and Jaydev Unadkat each claimed 3 wickets, playing a key role in dismantling Kolkata's batting lineup. Henrich Klaasen's Century Powers Hyderabad to Record Total Earlier, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sunris...

Chennai Super Kings Secure Comfortable Victory Over Gujarat Titans In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings registered a dominant win over Gujarat Titans. In the first match of the day held at Gujarat’s home ground, Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Chennai triumphed by 83 runs. Chasing a massive target of 231 runs, Gujarat was bowled out for 147 in 18.3 overs. Opener Sai Sudharsan top-scored for Gujarat with 41 runs off 28 balls, hitting 6 fours. Shahrukh Khan scored 19 runs off 15 balls, captain Shubman Gill managed 13, and Rashid Khan contributed 12. Rahul Tewatia and Arshad Khan added 14 and 20 runs respectively before getting out. For Chennai, Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmad picked up 3 wickets each, Ravindra Jadeja took 2, while Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed claimed 1 wicket apiece. Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, Chennai posted a massive total of 230 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Dewald Brevis and Devo...

Delhi Capitals Defeated Punjab Kings in the IPL In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Delhi Capitals secured a victory over Punjab Kings. The match was held on Saturday at the Sawai Mansingh Cricket Stadium in Rajasthan, where Delhi emerged victorious by 6 wickets. Chasing a competitive target of 207 runs, Delhi reached the target in 19.3 overs, losing only 4 wickets. Delhi’s Sameer Rizvi played a brilliant half-century innings, scoring 58 runs off 25 balls, which included 3 fours and 5 sixes. Karun Nair added 44 runs from 27 balls with the help of 5 boundaries and 2 sixes. Tristan Stubbs remained unbeaten on 18 runs from 14 balls, hitting 2 boundaries. Opener KL Rahul scored 35 runs off 21 balls, hitting 6 fours and 1 six. Making his IPL debut, Sediqullah Atal contributed 22 runs off 16 balls with 2 sixes. Captain and opener Faf du Plessis added 23 runs from 15 balls. For Punjab, Harpreet Brar took 2 wickets, while Marco Jansen and Pravin Dubey claimed 1 wicket each. Earlier, Del...