In a thrilling match between Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar shined with a half century, but it was the controversial wicket of Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer that stole the spotlight. After a difficult decision from the third umpire, Iyer was ultimately dismissed, sparking debates and reactions from fans on social media. As the final continues, fans are eager to see where the match will go next.
After retaining their core players, Kolkata Knight Riders made smart choices in the IPL 2025 mega auction, strategically filling gaps in their squad. The franchise splurged on young all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer and made some quality value buys, while also securing a like-for-like replacement for Mitchell Starc. With a strong team in place, KKR is well-positioned for another successful season under a new captain.
The second day of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2025 saw a total of 84 players being auctioned at the Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah, with a whopping 72 players being sold for a total of Rs 467.95 crore by the 10 teams. The most expensive signings included Rishab Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Venkatesh Iyer, with the accelerated auction beginning from Player No. 117. Some exciting signings on Day 2 included Shubham Dubey and Shaikh Rasheed, who were picked up by Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively. Stay tuned for updates on the accelerated auction process.
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 Mega Auction kicked off with a bang, as teams spent a whopping Rs 467.95 crore on the first day. The biggest headlines of the day were made by Indian star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, who was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore. Other notable big buys included Venkatesh Iyer (KKR, Rs 23.75 crore) and Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS, Rs 18 crore). In a surprise move, Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up Ishan Kishan for Rs 11.25 crore, while Mumbai Indians were late to the party and bought Trent Boult for Rs 12.50 crore.
In a surprising move, Kolkata Knight Riders bought back Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer for a record-breaking price of Rs 23.75 crore in the IPL mega auction. Iyer, who has previously represented KKR, expressed his excitement to take on the captaincy challenge and lead the team to defend their championship title. The franchise's decision to choose Iyer over their previous 2024 winning captain Shreyas Iyer at the auction came as a shock to many, but Iyer is grateful for the trust and confidence shown in him by the team.
Just a few days after his team's win in the IPL 2024, KKR's all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer tied the knot with Shruti Raghunathan in a beautiful South Indian wedding ceremony. Their wedding photos have taken social media by storm, as fans and well-wishers congratulate the newlyweds. In one of the photos, Iyer can be seen adorned in traditional attire, garlanding his bride who looked stunning in a blue saree with golden embroidery. Cricket enthusiasts flooded the comments section with warm wishes for the couple, as they embark on a new journey together.
The Kolkata Knight Riders proved to be the superior team as they cruised to a 8-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL final. Despite Pat Cummins' valiant efforts with the bat, Sunrisers could only manage a paltry total of 113, the lowest in an IPL final. KKR captain Venkatesh Iyer led his team to a comfortable victory with his unbeaten half-century, securing their third IPL title.
Kolkata Knight Riders triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 IPL final, winning their third title in style. After restricting SRH to a low score of 113 runs, KKR chased it down in only 10.3 overs, thanks to a half-century by Venkatesh Iyer and contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz. While KKR celebrated their victory, it was a dismal sight for SRH, with their owner Kavya Maran in tears and players like Pat Cummins stunned.
In a fiery encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR emerged victorious and secured their spot in the IPL finals. SRH, faced with a target of 160 runs, faltered under the pressure and were unable to contain the powerful hitting duo of Venkatesh and Shreyas Iyer from KKR. This marks KKR's fourth time in the IPL finals, showing their determination and skill in the current season.
In a high stakes match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR emerged victorious with a dominant display, securing a spot in the IPL 2024 Final. After limiting SRH to a target of 160 runs, KKR's opening batters Gurbaz and Narine started off aggressively but were soon dismissed. However, a blistering partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer allowed KKR to cruise to victory with more than 6 overs to spare. KKR's dominant performance also saw Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer both scoring fifties and staying at the top of the Orange Cap and Purple Cap rankings respectively. Fans can stay updated with the latest from IPL 2024, including points table and players with the most sixes, fours, fifties and hundreds.