IPL 2025

April 24, 2025 9:26 AM

Rohit Sharma’s blazing 70 powers Mumbai Indians to fifth win, lifts team to third spot

Rohit Sharma smashed a scintillating 70 off 46 deliveries to lead Mumbai Indians (MI) to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL clash on Wednesday. The win—achieved with 26 balls to spare—marked MI's fifth of the season and propelled them to third place on the points table. Chasing a modest target of 144, Mumbai faced an early hiccup when Ryan Rickelton departed for 11 with the score at 13. But Rohit, in sublime touch, took control of the chase, anchor...

April 23, 2025 9:35 AM

Rahul’s brilliance and Porel’s poise power Delhi Capitals to dominant win over LSG

KL Rahul's belligerent knock and Abhishek Porel's composed half-century steered Delhi Capitals to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After a disciplined bowling effort restricted LSG to a modest total, Rahul and Porel's fluent fifties ensured Delhi chased down the target with ease. Returning to his former home ground, Rahul silenced the crowd with a record-breaking 57*—his 40th IPL fifty—while also becoming the fastest player...

April 17, 2025 9:33 AM

Mitchell Starc’s last-over heroics force first super over of IPL 2025 as DC edge past RR in thriller

In a high-octane clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, Mitchell Starc’s brilliance in the final over pushed the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) into the first Super Over of this Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Starc, defending nine runs in the 20th over, held his nerve to concede just eight, taking the match into a dramatic tiebreaker. Batting first in the Super Over, RR sent out Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer with Starc bowling for DC. Despite a fre...

April 16, 2025 9:33 AM

PBKS script historic win by defending IPL’s lowest total against KKR

In one of the most astonishing turnarounds in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off a stunning 16-run victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a low-scoring thriller at Mullanpur during the IPL 2025 season. This match will be remembered for PBKS successfully defending the lowest total ever in IPL history — just 111 runs. After being bowled out for 111 in 15.3 overs, Punjab’s chances looked bleak. But a sensational bowling performance, led...

April 15, 2025 9:38 AM

IPL 2025: Dhoni’s finishing masterclass ends CSK’s five-match losing streak with five-wicket win over LSG

Skipper MS Dhoni once again showcased his timeless brilliance, scripting a thrilling five-wicket win for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL 2025 on Monday. The victory ended Chennai’s five-match losing streak and reaffirmed Dhoni’s stature as one of the finest finishers in the game. Chasing 167, CSK rode on a vintage Dhoni cameo and a composed, unbeaten knock from Shivam Dube to cross the finish line with three balls to spare. Dhoni remained unbeate...

April 14, 2025 10:18 AM

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt’s fifties power RCB to 9-wicket win against RR

A clinical all-round performance from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by explosive fifties from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, sealed a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, RCB restricted RR to 173/4, despite a fluent 75 from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and a crucial unbeaten 35 from Dhruv Jurel. RCB chased down the target in just 17.3 overs, thanks to a blistering start f...

April 14, 2025 9:49 AM

Delhi’s unbeaten IPL run ends after a hat-trick of run-outs v Mumbai

Delhi Capitals suffered their first defeat of the new Indian Premier League season on Sunday after Mumbai Indians eked out a 12-run victory to rekindle their fading hopes of making the playoffs. Karun Nair led Delhi's pursuit of 206 with a scintillating 89 but once he departed, the wheels came off their innings and the Capitals were all out for 193 - losing their last three wickets to a hat-trick of run-outs in a bizarre finish. Delhi, who had won four matches in a row, are now behind table-to...

April 11, 2025 9:10 AM

IPL 2025: KL Rahul leads Delhi to six-wicket win over RCB

On his return home, local boy KL Rahul played an unbeaten knock of 93, scoring his second successive half-century, as he guided Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. On a wicket where batting proved challenging, Delhi Capitals delivered a superb all-round bowling performance to quell a blazing start by Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, restricting Royal Challengers Bengaluru ...

April 9, 2025 2:56 PM

IPL 2025: Pooran, Marsh Power LSG to thrilling four-run win over KKR

In a high-octane clash filled with fireworks, momentum swings, and late drama, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) edged out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by just four runs in one of the most exhilarating matches of IPL 2025. Batting first on a batting-friendly surface, LSG posted a towering 238/3 — their second-highest total in IPL history — powered by explosive knocks from Mitchell Marsh (81 off 48) and *Nicholas Pooran (87 off 36)**. Despite a spirited chase, KKR finished on 234/7, narrowly missing...

April 9, 2025 11:05 AM

Arya’s sparkling century propels Punjab to IPL win over Chennai

Priyansh Arya's rapid century powered Punjab Kings to an 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling Indian Premier League game on Tuesday. Priyansh struck the joint-fourth fastest hundred in IPL history off 39 balls. The 24-year-old, who hit the first delivery of the match for six, was out for 103 off 42 balls including seven fours and nine sixes and led Punjab to 219-6 in 20 overs - the highest score at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium. "The feeling is out of this world. I a...