The IPL resumes today with a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This is the first match of the second phase of the tournament. The league was earlier paused due to India-Pakistan tensions, and a revised schedule was later announced. RCB have been in excellent form this season. If they manage to defeat KKR in this match, they will secure a place in the playoffs. RCB will look to give their all in this crucial game and aim to book their playoff ticket while knocking KKR out of the tournament. For KKR, it’s a…
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After a 10-day break, the IPL 2025 has resumed, and fans are in for a double-header treat on Sunday, May 18. The first match of the day will be played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. In the points table, Delhi Capitals have 13 points from 11 matches. To qualify for the playoffs, they must win at least two out of their remaining three games. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans are almost certain to make the playoffs, currently sitting at the top of the table with 16 points. GT will…
With the return of IPL 2025, fans are in for a treat with a Sunday double-header. Cricket lovers will get to enjoy two exciting matches on May 18. In the first match of the day, Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals are already eliminated from the playoff race, while Punjab Kings are just one win away from qualifying. So, while Punjab will be aiming for a crucial win, Rajasthan will look to play for pride and end on a high note. So far this season, only 4 matches…
The 58th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is scheduled to be played today, Saturday, May 17, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss between the two captains – Rajat Patidar (RCB) and Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) – will take place half an hour earlier at 7:00 PM IST. After a break of more than a week, the IPL is set to resume, and fans are very excited for this match. However, the weather in Bengaluru might play spoilsport today, as rain…
The second phase of IPL 2025 is set to begin this Saturday, with the 58th match of the tournament featuring Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. A 10-Day Unexpected Break in the League After an unexpected 10-day break due to military tensions between India and Pakistan, both RCB and KKR will be aiming to push hard for a place in the playoffs. RCB currently sits second on the points table with 16 points from 11 matches, and a win against KKR…
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has officially withdrawn from IPL 2025. The Delhi Capitals had signed Starc for a hefty sum of ₹11.75 crore, but following a break of around 10 days due to the India-Pakistan conflict, the left-arm pacer has refused to return to India. His reason for pulling out is the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia will face South Africa in the WTC final starting June 11 at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Starc has chosen to prioritise national duty over the IPL. Now the big question is—will Mitchell Starc’s salary be affected for…
The IPL 2025 season is set to resume with Match 58 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The tournament had taken a break for over a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The highly anticipated clash will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the weather could spoil the excitement, as there’s an 84% chance of rain on May 17. So what happens if the match is washed out? Let’s take a look. Will Kolkata Knight Riders Be Knocked Out of Playoff Race? Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR currently sits…
Due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had earlier postponed the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by one week. However, now that a ceasefire has been established and the situation along the border is stabilizing, the BCCI has decided to resume the remaining 17 matches of the tournament from 17 May. Although the tournament is set to restart, this decision has created challenges for the franchises. Many foreign players are likely to miss the remaining games due to international commitments and other reasons. The BCCI is currently in touch with…
The Indian cricket team is set to play a five-match Test series against England from 20 June to 4 August 2025. However, ahead of this crucial tour, Team India has received a major shock — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have announced his retirement from Test cricket. Rohit, who was leading the Indian Test side, has now left the captaincy spot vacant, prompting the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to appoint a new leader. Before Rohit’s official retirement announcement, media reports claimed that selectors had already informed him of their decision to remove him from captaincy, which…
After being postponed for a few days, the IPL 2025 season is finally resuming. Tensions between India and Pakistan have calmed down for now, allowing the tournament to get back on track. However, the changed circumstances have increased the challenges for all 10 teams — particularly regarding the availability of foreign players. Some are returning, some will not come back, and others may miss the playoffs. Here’s a detailed look at the status of each team. The BCCI had suspended the IPL for a week on May 9. As a result, several foreign players left India the next day to…