Amelia Kerr and G Kamalini opened for the MI. Amelia Kerr struggled a lot and got out on 4 runs in 15 balls. MI reached 34 runs in the power play after hitting 13 in the 6th over. Nat Sciver-Brunt got out on 4 runs after the power play.

Shreyanka Patil clean bowled G Kamalini in the 10th over. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also got out in the next over. Sajeevan Sajana’s catch dropped on 2 runs and 4 runs, and she scored 45 runs in just 25 balls. Nicola Carey scored 40 runs. MIW scored 154 runs. Nadine de Klerk bowled really well, giving only 26 runs and taking 4 wickets.

RCBW starts well. Grace Harris scored 25 runs in 12 balls. Smriti Mandhana scored 18 runs in 13 balls. RCB scored 57 runs in the power play. But after that, MI controlled the match and took quick wickets of Dayalan, Richa Ghosh, and Radha Yadav. Nadine de Klerk took RCB back into the game.

 Prema Rawat hit 2 needed boundaries. Nandine de Klerk scored 18 runs in the last four deliveries to steal this win from MI. RCBW won by 3 wickets.

James Vince starts with a four. Du Plessis hit back-to-back fours. James Vince hit a six to George Linde, and then Linde took his wicket. Dian Forrester hit a four and then was out on Corbin Bosch’s ball. Du Plessis hit multiple boundaries in Boult’s over. Rashid Khan took Du Plessis’s wicket. 

Ferreira hit a four to Rabada, and on the next ball, Rabada took his wicket. Shubham Ranjane’s catch dropped on the first ball. Corbin Bosch took Matthew De Villiers’s wicket. Mulder hit a six to Rashid Khan. Rashid Khan took his revenge. The Joburg hit a boundary and got out, scoring 123 runs in 12 overs. 

Rickelton is out to Akeal Hosein in the 2nd over after hitting a four. Pooran showed his power with sixes. Pooran gave that needed boost to chase and got out to Nandre Burger. Reeza Hendricks bad continues from India vs South Africa.

 Linde got out, and then Jamie Smith hit a six. MI need 26 runs in the last 2 overs. Jamie Smith hit 2 sixes before getting out. Karim Janat hit a six on the last ball. 

MI won in the last over by 4 wickets.

Reeza also played like Pooran, but with a strike rate of just 75. After the top 4, no other batsman crossed the double-digit score. Nqobani Mokoena bowled an economical spell with 2 wickets. Ottneil Baartman also took 2 wickets with an economy rate of 3. Sikander Raza took 4 wickets. Mujeeb took 1 wicket.

Boult wants to defend this total; he clean bowled the Lhuan on the 3rd delivery. Rabada bowled a maiden over. MI fans get some hope. But the Asa Tribe hit 15 runs in Boult’s 3rd over. 

Defending 88 and 15 runs in an over, break all hopes in an over and exactly this happened. Paarl Royals scored 46 runs in Power Play. Rubin Hermann got out by Corbin Bosch. Rashid Khan also got the dangerous Asa Tribe, but the match was already finished. Miller won the game with a six. Everyone was betting on MI Cape Town, but Paarl Royals shocked the experts.

Marco Jensen delivered a 9-ball over. Wihan Lubbe scored 21 runs in 19 balls. Every batter played a slow innings. Sherane Rutherford played a quick innings in the end. Sherfane scored 47 runs in 22 balls.  Pretoria Capitals scored 176 runs. Adam Milne took 2 wickets. Nortje took 3 wickets. Sipamla and Senuran each took 1-1 wickets. 

Sunrise Hyderabad owns the Sunrisers Eastern Cape, and they just played like them. De Kock and Bairstow opened for the SEC. They dominate from ball 1. De Kock hit 3 back-to-back boundaries on the first 3 balls. Both the Batters played sensibly in the start and then started dominating the bowlers.

Bairstow shows a powerful performance in the 12th over. Bairstow hit 5 sixes and a four to Maharaj, who is an experienced bowler. The hitting Maharaj like this is another level of dominance. Both batters finished the game in the 15th over. It boosts their NRR. De Kock scored 79 runs, and Bairstow scored 85 runs. Maharaj gave 50 runs in just 3 overs.

Nathan McSweeney scored 11 and got out to Ben Dwarshuis. Brisbane suddenly started collapsing and struggling. Ben Dwarshuis took 2 wickets in the 8th over—Brisbane Heat 50 for 5. Joel Davies did the same in the 13th over. He took 2 wickets. Hugh Weibgen somehow scored runs but got run out on a no-ball. Brisbane Heat scored 114 runs.

Sydney Sixers, chasing 115 runs, have struggled. Babar Azam’s flop show continues. Ollie Patterson took Babar Azam’s wicket and Josh Philippe’s on the next ball. Xavier Bartlett took the 3rd wicket. Matthew Kuhnemann took 2-in-2. Jack Wildermuth took Moises Henriques’s wicket in the next over, and suddenly this match turned into low scoring thriller. Sydney Sixers 57 for 7. Jack Davies and Hayden Kerr took the match away from Brisbane. They both batted well and chased the target with 8 balls remaining. Sydney Sixers won by 3 wickets.

The six venues shortlisted to host the remaining matches 

Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata cities have been chosen keeping in mind the logistics, crowd capacity, and safety protocols. 

The BCCI has stated that necessary precautions and guidelines will be followed to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament, especially considering the large footfall expected at each venue.

The IPL 2025 season started with high-octane matches and impressive performances by players from all franchises.

The IPL was suspended due to a tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir where 26 civilians, mostly tourists, lost their lives. Following the attack, tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to military action from both sides, including India’s “Operation Sindoor” and retaliatory missile and drone strikes from Pakistan.

Due to the rising security threats, the BCCI decided to pause the tournament to ensure the safety of players, staff, and fans.

Now, after weeks of careful monitoring and improved security conditions, the BCCI has announced that IPL 2025 will officially resume on May 17. The remaining matches will be played across six major cities, and the final is scheduled for June 3.

The last match before the suspension was between KKR and CSK Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Eden Gardens. The game was abandoned midway due to air raid warnings and a subsequent power outage, causing panic among spectators and players. The BCCI swiftly evacuated the stadium and ensured the safe relocation of all involved parties

All franchises are preparing to return with renewed energy, and players are undergoing training camps to get back into peak form. 

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The main concern right now is safety — not just for the players, but also for everyone involved in the matches. The BCCI wants to make sure no one’s security is compromised.

This decision started gaining attention after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off mid-way during the first innings in Dharamsala. This unusual situation raised many questions about whether the rest of the tournament could go ahead smoothly or not.

A BCCI member said “We are not sure about the future. Things are very unclear at the moment. So we have to wait and watch.”

Right now, there is no new date or update on when the tournament will restart. But one thing is clear: Nation comes first, safety always. Fans will have to stay patient and wait for the next official announcement.

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LSG vs DC IPL 2025: LSG Sets a Formidable Target

Opting to bat first, LSG posted a challenging total of 209/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by explosive knocks from Mitchell Marsh, who scored 72 off 36 balls, and Nicholas Pooran, who contributed a quickfire 75 off 30 deliveries. David Miller added an unbeaten 27, ensuring LSG crossed the 200-run mark. For DC, Mitchell Starc stood out with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 42 runs.

IPL 2025 Thriller: Delhi Capitals’ Top-Order Collapse

Delhi Capitals’ chase began on a shaky note, losing their top three batsmen for just 7 runs. The middle order attempted to stabilize the innings, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. At 65/5, the match seemed firmly in LSG’s grasp.

However, a remarkable turnaround was orchestrated by Ashutosh Sharma, who played a sensational unbeaten innings of 66 runs off 31 balls. His partnership with Vipraj Nigam, who scored a vital 24, added 52 runs for the seventh wicket, reigniting DC’s hopes. Despite losing wickets in quick succession towards the end, Ashutosh’s composure under pressure led DC to a thrilling victory, sealed with a six in the final over. ​

Key Performances and Milestones​

• Ashutosh Sharma (DC): Awarded Player of the Match for his match-winning 66* off 31 balls.​
• Mitchell Marsh (LSG): Top-scored with 72 runs, providing a solid foundation for LSG’s total.​
• Nicholas Pooran (LSG): Contributed a rapid 75, showcasing his aggressive batting prowess.​
• Mitchell Starc (DC): Led the bowling attack with figures of 3/42.​

Notably, KL Rahul, playing against his former team, scored an unbeaten 57, becoming the fastest player to reach 5,000 IPL runs in just 130 innings.

Looking Ahead​

This victory propels Delhi Capitals further in the IPL 2025 standings, while Lucknow Super Giants will aim to regroup and address their middle-order vulnerabilities. Both teams will be keen to refine their strategies as the tournament progresses towards the playoffs.​

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IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans Set a Challenging Target

Opting to bat first, Gujarat Titans posted a formidable total of 198/3 in their 20 overs. Opening batsman Shubman Gill was the standout performer, playing a scintillating knock of 90 runs off 55 balls. His elegant strokeplay, including five boundaries and four sixes, anchored the Titans’ innings. Alongside Gill, Sai Sudharsan contributed a valuable 52 runs, providing the perfect support. Jos Buttler, the explosive English batter, made a quick 28 runs, ensuring that GT reached an impressive total.

KKR’s bowlers, despite their best efforts, struggled to contain the attacking batting lineup. Sunil Narine, the experienced spinner, managed to take one wicket, but he was expensive, conceding 41 runs off his four overs. Andre Russell, another key bowler for KKR, also claimed a wicket but was expensive, giving away 44 runs. GT’s total was a challenging target, and the KKR bowlers knew they needed to perform exceptionally well to restrict the Titans.

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders’ Chase Falters

In response, Kolkata Knight Riders’ chase got off to a shaky start. Their top-order was dismantled early by Gujarat’s bowling attack, and KKR was under pressure right from the start. The early loss of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, dismissed for a duck by Mohammad Siraj in the first over, set the tone for the innings. Despite a valiant knock from KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 50 runs off 39 balls, the team struggled to build partnerships.

Rashid Khan, GT’s Afghan leg-spinner, played a key role in KKR’s downfall, claiming two crucial wickets for just 26 runs. Sai Kishore also had a fantastic spell, taking two wickets for 28 runs, effectively dismantling KKR’s middle order. Prasidh Krishna provided vital support with a key wicket in the death overs.

Key Performers

• Shubman Gill (GT): 90 runs off 55 balls
• Sai Sudharsan (GT): 52 runs
• Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): 50 runs
• Rashid Khan (GT): 2 wickets for 26 runs
• Sai Kishore (GT): 2 wickets for 28 runs

Gujarat Titans’ all-round performance helped them overcome Kolkata Knight Riders and maintain their momentum in IPL 2025. With this victory, GT solidified their position in the top half of the standings, while KKR will need to regroup ahead of their next matches.

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IPL 2025: Toss & First Innings: MI Post a Challenging Total

Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to bat first. Skipper Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan gave MI a flying start. Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering 60 off 38 balls helped Mumbai post a total of 178/6 in their 20 overs. Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav were economical, picking up two wickets each and restricting MI’s late acceleration.

IPL 2025: Second Innings: DC’s Chase Led by Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw

In response, Delhi Capitals got off to a steady start, with Prithvi Shaw scoring a classy 45 off 32 balls. The game shifted momentum when Rishabh Pant walked in and smashed a game-changing 67 off 40 balls, taking MI’s bowling attack to the cleaners. Although Jasprit Bumrah threatened with two key wickets in the 17th over, DC’s lower order held their nerve.

With 12 runs needed off the final over, Axar Patel finished the match in style with a boundary and a six, helping DC win the match with 3 balls to spare.

Key Performances

• Rishabh Pant (DC) – 67 (40) – Player of the Match
• Suryakumar Yadav (MI) – 60 (38)
• Kuldeep Yadav (DC) – 2/24 in 4 overs
• Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 2/29 in 4 overs

This MI vs DC clash proved to be a classic IPL showdown, filled with drama, stellar performances, and edge-of-the-seat action. With this win, DC have kept their playoff hopes alive, while MI will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.