The 49th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk. In their previous match, CSK suffered a 5-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, Punjab Kings’ last game against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens was washed out due to rain. CSK vs PBKS Match Details MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report The surface at Chepauk is expected to be balanced with good assistance for the spinners. As the ball gets older, batting could become challenging. Both teams may prefer to chase on this pitch.…
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Wednesday. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This 18th edition of the IPL has not been a great one for CSK. The five-time champions have managed to win only 2 out of their 9 matches so far. Even on their home ground, they have tasted victory just once. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have won 5 out of their 9 matches and look in better form. Pitch Report – MA Chidambaram Stadium…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may increase the number of matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting from 2028. Reports suggest that BCCI is considering expanding the tournament to a total of 94 matches from the 2028 season. However, for now, there are no plans to add more teams to the league. In 2022, the number of matches in the IPL was increased to 74, and two new franchises were introduced. Two Teams Added in 2022 The Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants became part of the IPL in the 2022 season. Initially, there was…
The battle for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has now intensified. Every day, fans are witnessing one thrilling match after another. The 48th match of the 18th season of IPL will be played on Tuesday, 29 April, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). DC currently holds the fourth position on the points table, while KKR is placed seventh. This will be the first encounter between these two teams this season, and both sides will be eager to secure a crucial win. Before the match, let’s take…
Having lost 7 out of their 9 matches so far in IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals are almost out of the playoff race. Their 10th match will be against table-toppers Gujarat Titans. The match will be played on Monday, April 28, at 7:30 PM at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. While Gujarat Titans will aim to strengthen their playoff chances with a win, Rajasthan Royals, with nothing left to lose, will look to spoil the playoff hopes of other teams. Before the big clash, here’s a look at the pitch report of the SMS Stadium: will it favour the batters…
The 46th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Earlier this season, Delhi had handed RCB a heavy defeat at their home ground. However, this time, Virat Kohli’s Bengaluru side will be aiming to take revenge by defeating Delhi on their home turf. One of the biggest challenges for RCB will be KL Rahul, who is currently in outstanding form. That said, beating Delhi at their home ground won’t be an easy task for Bengaluru. Let’s take a look at how the pitch is expected to…
The excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is now at its peak. The playoff qualification scenarios for all teams are becoming clearer. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has released his list of the top batters of IPL 2025. Surprisingly, he did not include Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli in his list, which has disappointed many fans on social media. Which players made it to Manjrekar’s list? In his list, Manjrekar included Nicholas Pooran (377 runs, strike rate 204.89), Priyansh Arya (254 runs, strike rate 201.58), Shreyas Iyer (263 runs, strike rate 185.21),…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hasn’t gone well for either Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) or Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After suffering six losses each, the two teams currently sit at 9th and 10th positions respectively in the points table. On Friday, they will face each other in Chennai with hopes of keeping their playoff chances alive. Fans can expect an exciting clash between the two sides. Chennai fails to capitalise on home advantageCSK is known for using home conditions to their advantage, but this season things haven’t gone their way. The team has struggled to read the…
The 42nd match of IPL 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rajasthan Royals will be aiming to avenge their earlier defeat to RCB in Jaipur with a strong comeback. Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known to be batting-friendly, especially in T20 and IPL matches. With short boundaries and a fast outfield, scoring runs becomes relatively easy. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing batters to play big shots with confidence. There might be a bit of…
Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians registered their fourth consecutive win by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets. The star performer with the ball was Trent Boult, who picked up 4 crucial wickets. Chasing a target of 144, it was Rohit Sharma who emerged as the hero with a blazing knock of 70 runs off 46 balls, smashing back-to-back fifties this season. Alongside him, Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 40 off just 19 balls. This innings gave Suryakumar Yadav a big boost in the Orange Cap race, while Rohit also climbed higher in the standings. Let’s take a…