KL Rahul's brief innings of 11 runs against Mumbai Indians contrasted sharply with his century in the previous outing against Gujarat Titans. Despite the early dismissal, caught by Ryan Rickelton off Trent Boult, Rahul has amassed 504 runs this IPL season, averaging 56.00 with a strike rate of 148.67.
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Sai Sudharsan's unbeaten 108 and Shubman Gill's 93 propelled Gujarat Titans to a dominant 10-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, securing their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs. Their unbroken 205-run partnership overshadowed KL Rahul's earlier unbeaten century (112) for DC. The win also confirmed playoff spots for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.
Ajit Agarkar addressed the media, revealing India's Test squad for the England tour, highlighting Jasprit Bumrah's workload management due to injury concerns. The squad signals a transition with retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Shubman Gill assumes captaincy, Rishabh Pant as deputy, while Karun Nair makes a surprising return, and Arshdeep Singh earns his first Test call-up.
Mitchell Starc will not participate in the remainder of the IPL 2025, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision. As the team resumes practice, they anticipate the arrival of Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, and mentor Kevin Pietersen. With several players unavailable due to international duties, franchises are making temporary replacements, including Delhi Capitals signing Mustafizur Rahman.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Gautam Gambhir for overshadowing Shreyas Iyer's captaincy during KKR's IPL 2024 victory, asserting that Iyer didn't receive due recognition. Gavaskar highlighted Iyer's significant role on the field, contrasting it with Gambhir's dugout presence. Currently captaining PBKS, Iyer is finally getting the credit he deserves, especially with Ricky Ponting as head coach.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming affirmed the franchise's commitment to experienced players despite a disappointing IPL 2025 season. Fleming acknowledged the team's struggles and the need to reassess strategies while emphasizing the importance of balancing experience with emerging talent. He dismissed the notion of solely focusing on young players, highlighting the value of seasoned performers.
In a thrilling IPL match, Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh celebrated the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler by mimicking teammate Digvesh Rathi's signature notebook celebration. Rathi was suspended for a match. Akash's slower ball deceived Buttler, disrupting Gujarat Titans' chase of 236 runs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, eyeing a top-two IPL finish for the first time since 2016, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow. RCB, currently second, aims to capitalize on Virat Kohli's form and contributions from Patidar and Shepherd. SRH, positioned eighth, seeks a strong end to their season, relying on their aggressive batting lineup.
Jadeja, at 36 years of age, will be one of India's most experienced players going into the England series. Will the CSK man be named captain or not is a question yet to be answered. However, his message of gratitude on Instagram has sparked discussion and debate on whether the record-holder in tests deserves control of the team.
Delhi Capitals faced a significant blow as captain Axar Patel was sidelined due to illness for their crucial match against Mumbai Indians. Faf du Plessis stepped in to lead the team, who won the toss and chose to field at Wankhede Stadium.
Following Sunrisers Hyderabad's dominant victory over Lucknow Super Giants, captain Pat Cummins shared a heartwarming moment by playfully carrying a cardboard cut-out of Mitchell Marsh onto the team bus. Despite their on-field rivalry, the gesture highlighted the strong bond between the Australian cricketers. SRH's win, fueled by explosive batting, kept their playoff hopes alive while ending LSG's chances.