Due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken swift action by suspending the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) for one week. Despite the uncertainty across the country, the cricket board remains confident that the league will resume exactly a week later, and has urged players to stay prepared. On Thursday, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala was called off midway due to an aerial threat alert near Jammu and Pathankot. Following the cancellation, players and staff were immediately transported by train…
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Due to a military conflict between India and Pakistan, the IPL was suspended for a week on Friday, leading to growing speculation about what options the BCCI might have if the remaining matches of IPL 2025 cannot be hosted in India. Former cricketer Michael Vaughan had offered to host IPL matches in England, after which media reports suggest that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has initiated talks with the BCCI regarding the tournament’s hosting. According to English magazine The Cricketer, the ECB contacted the BCCI on Friday evening. However, no official statement has been made by the BCCI…
Rajasthan Royals have included a brilliant SA20 player in their squad for IPL 2025, replacing Nitish Rana. This change was made due to Nitish Rana’s injury. South Africa’s uncapped left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, Luan-Dre Pretorius, will now feature in IPL 2025. Rajasthan Royals selected Pretorius from their affiliate team, Paarl Royals (SA20), to take over from Rana. Nitish Rana Out of IPL Nitish Rana is ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2025 due to injury. As a result, Rajasthan Royals had to quickly find a replacement. Luan-Dre Pretorius has been brought in to fill his spot. Pretorius made…
In the 2025 Indian Premier League, on Thursday, May 8th, Punjab Kings will face Delhi Capitals. The match will be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Both teams, led by Shreyas Iyer (Punjab Kings) and Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals), will be eager to win this match to secure a place in the playoffs. This match will be played at Punjab Kings’ home ground, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. Pitch Conditions Favoring Batsmen The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium may offer assistance to batsmen, but fast bowlers are also expected to…
In the 56th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, Mumbai Indians will face Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium. Both teams are firmly in the race for the playoffs and will aim to secure their spot in the top four with a win in this crucial encounter. Mumbai in Strong Form Mumbai Indians are currently third on the points table, having won seven out of their 11 matches. They are riding high on momentum with six consecutive victories. Their recent triumph over Rajasthan Royals has further boosted their confidence heading into this vital clash. Gujarat Titans Also in Good…
Match number 56 of IPL 2025 will be played today between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians have won 7 out of their 11 matches so far, while Gujarat Titans have also secured 7 wins but in 10 matches. Both teams will aim for a win in this crucial clash to strengthen their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Currently, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are placed third and fourth on the points table respectively.…
So far, 54 matches have been played in IPL 2025. Only two teams – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) – have been officially eliminated. No team has yet secured a confirmed place in the playoffs, and the fight for the top four spots is still alive among eight teams. Historically, in the last 17 seasons, no team with 16 points has ever failed to qualify for the playoffs. So, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is almost certain to qualify. However, the race for the remaining three spots is still wide open among seven teams. Here’s a look at…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 55th match of IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played tonight at 7:30 PM at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, have won 6 out of their 10 matches so far, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed to win only 3 of their 10 games. With this, SRH are nearly out of the tournament, while DC will be eyeing a step closer to the playoffs. Currently, Delhi Capitals are placed 5th on the points table with 12 points, whereas Sunrisers…
The second IPL match of the day is set to take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, featuring Punjab Kings versus Lucknow Super Giants. This will be the first IPL 2025 match at this scenic venue, nestled among the Dhauladhar mountains, and a huge crowd is expected to fill the stadium to capacity. With both teams eyeing a spot in the playoffs, this clash promises to be even more thrilling. But before the action begins, let’s take a look at the pitch report and which team might have the upper hand. Only 13 IPL matches have…
The 53rd match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be played today, Sunday, May 4, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss set to take place at 3:00 PM. Rajasthan Royals are already out of the playoff race, so they have nothing to lose and will aim to spoil KKR’s chances. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders, who are struggling, will look to keep their playoff hopes alive by winning this crucial game. KKR vs RR Pitch Report – Eden Gardens The…