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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been in impressive form this IPL 2025 season, winning five of their eight matches so far. However, all three of their defeats have come at home, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where they’ve batted first on each occasion. Their home campaign began with a loss to Gujarat Titans, where Jos Buttler steered the chase. That was followed by KL Rahul anchoring a successful run chase for Delhi Capitals, and Nehal Wadhera doing the same for Mumbai Indians. The common thread? RCB batted first each time and failed to defend the total. Chinnaswamy deserves some wins too:…

After a heartbreaking last-ball defeat to Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) return to action at their home ground, Eden Gardens, where they face the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT). While the Titans are cruising towards a playoff spot, KKR find themselves in a tougher position. A string of early losses has left them playing catch-up, but their path to the top four is still open—provided they can start stringing together consistent wins, beginning with this high-stakes clash against an in-form GT side. Bowling hasn’t been KKR’s primary concern; it’s their inconsistent batting that has let them down. Batting collapses against…

After being named Player of the Match, Virat Kohli was quick to shift the spotlight onto his teammate Devdutt Padikkal, praising the youngster for his match-winning fifty and expressing surprise at receiving the award himself. “I thought Dev made a difference today—this award should go to him. I don’t know why they’ve given it to me,” Kohli said at the post-match presentation. Chasing a modest target, RCB lost Phil Salt early in the innings. But Kohli, opening the batting, found a dependable partner in Padikkal, who came in as an impact substitute. The pair stitched together a commanding 103-run partnership…

The fiercest rivalry in the IPL is set to reignite as Mumbai Indians (MI) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the latest edition of the league’s El Clasico. After being outplayed by CSK at Chepauk earlier this season, MI will be eager to settle the score on their home turf, the Wankhede Stadium—where they boast a formidable record. Both teams find themselves in the bottom half of the table and are running out of room for errors as the tournament enters its decisive second half. While Mumbai seem to have addressed some of their early concerns—especially with Jasprit Bumrah’s return…

In a quick turnaround, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) once again, this time at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Sunday, April 20. Just a day ago, these two sides faced off in Bengaluru, where PBKS emerged victorious in a rain-hit, low-scoring encounter. RCB struggled with the bat, posting a below-par total, and will be looking to put up a much-improved batting performance in the reverse fixture. PBKS, meanwhile, look even more threatening with Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh back in form. Under the sharp leadership of Shreyas Iyer,…

Rajasthan Royals let a winning opportunity slip through their fingers as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pulled off a nail-biting 2-run victory, securing their fifth win of the season. The architect of the dramatic turnaround was Avesh Khan, who delivered a match-defining spell of 3/37, capped off by a sensational final over under pressure. Needing just nine runs off the last six balls, RR looked set to seal the chase with Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer at the crease. But Avesh had other plans. He held his nerve and delivered a masterclass in death bowling, firing in yorker after yorker…

The Rajasthan Royals (RR), grappling with inconsistency, will host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 36 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday, April 19. While LSG have enjoyed a strong campaign so far, RR’s season has been anything but smooth. Batting has been a major concern for the Royals, and their troubles may deepen with skipper Sanju Samson’s availability under doubt due to injury. His potential absence could leave a significant void in an already fragile batting order. On the other hand, LSG will be looking to bounce back after a rare off-day in their…

Gujarat Titans (GT) return to the Narendra Modi Stadium to take on the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) in what marks the seventh game of the IPL 2025 season for both teams. After a disappointing loss to Lucknow Super Giants, the Titans will be eager to bounce back and iron out the flaws from their previous outing. While their bowling attack has been among the best in the tournament, it had an off day in the last match. A return to home conditions could provide the reset they need. Standing in their way are the high-flying Delhi Capitals, who come into…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) found themselves in a bit of a tangle during a low-scoring run chase. With three in-form batters dismissed early, young Nehal Wadhera ensured his team crossed the finish line, keeping his composure on a tricky surface against a quality Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowling attack. Initially, Nehal struggled to find his timing. After playing four consecutive dot balls from Suyash Sharma, he broke the shackles with a reverse sweep that pierced the gap between point and short third for a boundary. On the very next delivery, he launched a quicker ball over wide long-on for a six.…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have added South African young gun Dewald Brevis to their squad for the remainder of IPL 2025, as a replacement for the uncapped pacer Gurjapneet Singh. With one overseas slot still available in their lineup, CSK were able to rope in the talented batter. Brevis, who went unsold in the last year’s auction at a price of INR 75 lakh, joins CSK for INR 2.2 crore—the same amount Gurjapneet was bought for. Brevis made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians and has featured in 10 matches so far, scoring 230 runs at an average of 23…