Delhi Capitals' IPL campaign faltered after a promising start, winning only one home game at Kotla. Lack of homework on the home ground and inadequate pre-season training at the venue proved costly. Management's unclear strategies regarding batting order and bowler utilization, including Kuldeep Yadav's sporadic usage, further contributed to their struggles.
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Kuldeep Yadav achieved a significant milestone, becoming the 28th bowler and 11th spinner to claim 100 IPL wickets during the match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium. He reached this feat by dismissing Ryan Rickelton, who was caught by Madhav Tiwari. Among spinners, Kuldeep reached the milestone in 97 matches.
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.
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.
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged the team's poor performance in this year's IPL. He stated that the team deserved its bottom position in the points table. Fleming highlighted the failure of the lower order and the lack of strong starts. He mentioned plans to address these issues in the next season.
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.
Rivaba Jadeja expressed her pride as Ravindra Jadeja became the longest-reigning No.1 Test all-rounder, a moment of honour for their family and Indian cricket fans. She acknowledged India's progress in sports and thanked the Indian team's players and coaches. As per the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, Jadeja holds the top spot with 400 points, comfortably ahead of Bangladesh’s Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who sits second with 327 points.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs, propelled by Mitchell Marsh's stunning maiden IPL century of 117. LSG posted a formidable 235 for 2, while GT fell short by 33 runs. Will O'Rourke starred with the ball, taking 3 for 27. Shahrukh Khan's aggressive 57 gave GT hope, but it wasn't enough.
Rahul Dravid's unique score-keeping method drew attention amidst Rajasthan Royals' disappointing IPL 2025 season. Despite investing in youth like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, RR finished ninth, in stark contrast to their 2022 performance. While Suryavanshi and Jaiswal shone, the team struggled with chasing targets and missed experienced players like Jos Buttler. They will finish the season with just 8 points.
Chris Woakes, recovering from an ankle injury, has been named in the England Lions squad for upcoming matches against India A, confirmed by the ECB on May 21. The 36-year-old aims to prove his fitness for the marquee five-Test series against India in June. James Rew will captain the side, which includes talents like Rehan Ahmed and Dan Mousley.
Ishan Kishan's brilliant 94 propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a formidable 231 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, securing a consolatory win in their penultimate match. Kishan's heroics however, does not impact SRH's position in the IPL table, as they remain in 8th spot, failing to surpass Kolkata Knight Riders, who remain a point above Hyderabad.