Nicholas Pooran leads the charge with a blistering 70 off just 26 balls, hitting six fours and six sixes to power LSG to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With impressive support from Mitchell Marsh, LSG proves to be a force to be reckoned with in this season's IPL.
Despite Rajasthan Royals' loss to Chennai Super Kings, pacer Jofra Archer created history by delivering the most expensive spell by any bowler in the Indian Premier League and also claiming the first maiden of the season. The record was previously held by former Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler Praveen Kumar, who has bowled the most maidens in IPL history. Archer's figures of 0/76 has now placed him at the top of the list of the most expensive bowling returns in IPL history while Mohit Sharma's 0/73 against Delhi Capitals in 2024 holds the second spot. Fans can stay updated on all the latest IPL 2025 news, including points table, team standings, schedule, top run-scorers and wicket-takers, through live cricket score updates and sports news.
Former England batsman Nick Knight has criticized Chennai Super Kings' decision to break up the successful opening partnership of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in the IPL 2025 season. Knight suggests that both Gaikwad and Conway should be in their top order and Shivam Dube should be given a higher batting position to take advantage of his spin-hitting skills. Knight also questions the decision to send Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of CSK icon MS Dhoni in their most recent game.
CSK's Vijay Shankar made his presence felt in his first match of the 2025 IPL season with a breathtaking diving catch to dismiss RR's Wanindu Hasaranga for just four runs. CSK had a tough start to the match, but managed to claw their way back into the contest with the help of some crucial wickets. Despite some dropped catches, the Chennai-based team is determined to make a comeback and secure a win. Follow all the action of IPL 2025 with real-time updates on live scores, match schedules, and squad details for all the teams.
In a highly-anticipated IPL clash between RCB and CSK, Virat Kohli's light-hearted moment with his India teammate Jadeja caught the attention of social media. Despite the fun on the field, RCB dominated the match with a "game-changing" performance from Josh Hazlewood, who picked up three crucial wickets. Despite a late surge from MS Dhoni, CSK fell short by 50 runs, giving RCB their second win of the season thanks to strong contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, and Kohli himself. With the win, RCB sits at the top of the points table in the 2025 IPL.
In an interview, Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav revealed that he learned a lot from Windies' Sunil Narine during their time together at Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. From the importance of bowling length deliveries to maintaining a good economy rate, Narine had a significant impact on Yadav's abilities as a bowler. Now, as he partners with Axar Patel for Delhi's maiden IPL title, their strong understanding and communication on the field is proving to be a game-changer.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the central contracts for men's cricket in the near future, but questions remain over the eligibility of retired T20 stars for the top A+ grade. As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are no longer active in T20 internationals, their status for the elite contract is under debate. Meanwhile, Axar Patel's vice-captaincy for the T20I series against England could potentially earn him a promotion from Grade B to A, while the exclusion of retired player Ravichandran Ashwin is also expected.
Aniket Verma shone for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 match on Sunday, March 30 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. After the Orange Army lost early wickets, the 23-year-old right-handed batter stepped up and scored his maiden T20 fifty off just 34 balls. His knock of 74 runs off 41 balls, which included five fours and six sixes, helped SRH reach a respectable total. Fans were in awe of Aniket's performance and praised him for his talent and temperament.
After a thrilling final-ball win in their previous match, Delhi Capitals are ready to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 10th match of IPL 2025. Fans can expect a tense competition as both teams are looking for a crucial win. With the return of KL Rahul, who missed the last match due to the birth of his child, Delhi Capitals will have a strong batting order while SRH will rely on former DC player Abhishek Sharma to deliver. Despite SRH's recent loss, they will be determined to redeem themselves and give a tough fight to Delhi.
In his recent Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Haryana for securing the top spot in the 2025 Khelo India Para Games with 34 gold medals. The event also saw the breaking of 18 national records, with stellar performances by athletes like Jaspreet Kaur and Manish Kumar in Para Powerlifting. PM Modi highlighted a letter from gold medalist Joby Mathew, emphasizing the daily struggles faced by para athletes and encouraging nationwide fitness initiatives such as the Fit India Carnival.
Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel expressed his observation that the fear factor in batters has decreased, resulting in a higher Power Play score benchmark in the Indian Premier League. In his playing days, 45 runs were considered a good Power Play score, but now it has reached 70 due to the decreasing fear in batsmen. Patel also mentioned the role of specialized side-arm throw training in helping batters adjust to the pace and hit boundaries with less fear. He added this has also translated to more aggressive play in the Indian domestic cricket scene.