Indian Premier League 2025

April 2, 2025 10:13 AM

IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings sent a strong message with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all departments. Punjab Kings embodied the winning mentality their captain preached. Seizing control from the first over, they never allowed LSG to settle. Opting to bowl first, ...

April 1, 2025 11:16 AM

Mumbai scouts find another IPL gem in paceman Ashwani

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on his team's scouting department for unearthing another gem in Ashwani Kumar, after the pace bowler produced the best figures by an Indian on his Indian Premier League debut. The 23-year-old Ashwani bagged 4-24 in three overs on Monday to help dismiss reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 in 16.2 overs before Mumbai secured an eight-wicket victory to open their account in this year's tournament. Ashwani's heroics came after spinner...

February 18, 2025 5:49 PM

IPL 2025 full squads and fixtures: how every team lines up

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organised by the Indian board (BCCI). First held in 2008, it quickly became the most lucrative cricket competition in the world, with a brand value of $12 billion, according to a December 2024 report by brand valuation consultancy firm Brand Finance. Here is what you need to know about the 18th edition of the competition, which kicks off next month: WHEN IS THE IPL HAPPENING? * The 18th edition of the IPL runs f...