Author: Staff Reporter

It’s the 35th match of this ongoing IPL season where the Gujarat Titans (GT) welcome the Delhi Capitals (DC) to their home ground in Ahmedabad. Both teams are in the top three of the points table and will look to continue their momentum. While DC will try to maintain their position as the table toppers, GT are looking forward to taking back their lead after today’s match. Pitch Report The Narendra Modi Stadium has offered a slowish pitch in the afternoon matches, especially for the batters. Bowlers have found advantages as the dryness of the pitch has assisted them. Head-to-Head…

It was a victory night for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) yesterday after defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their home ground. The rain-curtailed 14-over match saw a thrilling performance from both teams, with a target of 96 set by the RCB batters in the first innings. The Kings achieved the target and got themselves a win. With this win, they now stand in the second spot with 10 points, and RCB are down to number four with eight points. IPL 2025 Points Table There has been a major update in the points table from yesterday’s match. It’s now Delhi Capitals…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-curtailed match of 14 overs by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 18, in the 34th match of IPL 2025. This win takes PBKS to the second position in the points table, behind Delhi Capitals (DC). Both teams at the top have 10 points. Tim David’s Fifty Tim David scored a fifty in a match where only one other player in his team reached double figures. That highlights the importance of his innings. Without his contribution, it would have been difficult for RCB to even…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowlers did their best to get close to the victory today. After a disappointing first innings, RCB bowlers needed to bring in their dominance. They did so at the start, with Josh Hazlewood and Buvaneshwar Kumar continuing the strike in the bowling lineup. Failing to continue much with the momentum, PBKS took just five wickets against the Punjab Kings batters. For RCB, it was just another disappointing loss. Hazlewood’s impressive spell, however, fell a bit short in the second innings. PBKS dominated the whole match today, leaving the RCB fans in their home ground with an…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the 34th match of IPL 2025 on April 18. The match was shortened to 14 overs due to rain. PBKS won the toss and opted to field first. Then came Arshdeep Singh, the opening bowler for PBKS, who removed both RCB openers cheaply. On the fourth ball of the first over, Phil Salt went for a big shot and ended up giving a catch to Josh Inglis. Salt scored four runs off four balls. In the fourth ball of the third over,…

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are in preparation for tomorrow’s evening match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). But to their dismay, their skipper’s condition remains in doubt. Sanju Samson suffered an injury in the last match against Delhi Capitals (DC) because for which he had to take a retired hurt and leave the game. For now, the team is awaiting the confirmed results as to what actually has happened to the player. What happened to Sanju Samson? The batter and wicket-keeper experienced an abdominal pain and was retired hurt in the last match. After giving a performance of 31 off…

As KL Rahul celebrates his 33rd birthday, we take a look at three of the best innings from his illustrious IPL career. 103* vs MI (Brabourne Stadium, 2022) Rahul hit two centuries against Mumbai Indians in 2022 — both identical scores of 103*. In the first match at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, Rahul helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) set a formidable total of 199/4, leading to a win by 18 runs. He struck nine boundaries and five sixes, finishing on 103* off 60 balls at a strike rate of 171.67. 103* vs MI (Second Leg, 2022) In the second…

It’s a big showdown between the No. 3 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and No. 4 Punjab Kings (PBKS). Tallying with 4 wins and 8 points, both the teams are in dominant form maintaining their position in the top 5 of the points table. While RCB are looking to claim their first title win, Shreyas Iyer led PBKS who have been much better in form than their last season standings at No. 9 are coming in prominence. Pitch Report The Chinnaswamy stadium will provide more advantage to the batters so both the team’s will be looking for a high run-chase. Head-to-Head…

The Mumbai Indians (MI) have upheld their strong reputation in front of home fans, delivering a convincing victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with no disappointments. They currently sit seventh in the points table. From the bowling line-up to the batters, the entire team put in an impressive performance. After a lacklustre first innings, the SRH bowlers tried to defend with a strategic approach, but it fell short against the MI batting unit. SRH now find themselves at ninth in the standings. IPL 2025 Points Table Following their most recent win, Delhi Capitals (DC) remain at the top of the table…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in the 34th match of IPL 2025 on 18 April. Today also marks the “birthday” of the IPL. Rajat Patidar vs Yuzvendra Chahal Rajat Patidar is a great player of spin, but today he will face one of the best spinners in the IPL, if not the best. Chahal was out of form this season, but his heroics in the last match won the game for PBKS single-handedly. The wily-leg spinner almost replicated his 2022 act against KKR, when he snatched the match…