Royal Challengers Bengaluru started their IPL 2025 campaign with a victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, when they step onto the field at Chepauk to face Chennai Super Kings, they will be aiming to change their poor record at this venue. Since 2008, Bengaluru has never defeated Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Under Rajat Patidar’s leadership, the team will look to break this streak. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings, who won their opening match against Mumbai Indians by four wickets, will be eager to continue their winning momentum. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK will aim to maintain their…
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The eighth match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) will be played on Friday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This will be the second match for both teams in this season. CSK won their first match by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets, while RCB registered a seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). With both teams coming into this match with a win, a tough battle is expected at Chepauk. Before the match, let’s take a look at the pitch report…
In the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in Guwahati on Wednesday. Both teams started their campaigns with a loss and are now eager to secure their first win of the season. Guwahati is Rajasthan’s second home ground, and this will be the first match of the season at this venue. Looking at both teams’ performances in their previous matches, an exciting contest is on the cards. Fans have already started predicting their dream XIs for this crucial clash. In their first match, KKR’s batting lineup started well but failed…
The sixth match of IPL 2025 will be played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams, facing off at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, started their season with losses. KKR was defeated by RCB, while RR suffered a heavy loss against SRH. Both teams performed well in batting but struggled in bowling. Now, the inaugural champions RR and the defending champions KKR are ready to secure their first win. Notably, this is RR’s second home ground. Guwahati Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is considered favorable for batsmen. Only a…
Punjab Kings will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans. Both teams had an underwhelming season last year. While Gujarat Titans won the title in 2022, Punjab has never clinched the IPL trophy. This time, Punjab will step onto the field with a new captain, aiming for a victorious start. Shreyas Iyer Named Punjab Kings’ Captain Punjab Kings appointed Shreyas Iyer as their captain. Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the IPL title last season and is regarded as one of the most successful captains in the league. Before winning the trophy with KKR, he also guided…
The 5th match of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings on Tuesday, March 25, in Ahmedabad. The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, where both teams will face off at 7:30 PM IST. Gujarat Titans will be led by Shubman Gill, while Punjab Kings will play under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. Let’s take a look at which team has the upper hand and who is more likely to win this match. GT vs PBKS: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Ahmedabad’s Narendra…
In the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals will take on Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants. This exciting clash will take place on Monday at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Rishabh Pant was a key part of Delhi Capitals until last season, but the franchise decided not to retain him. As a result, Lucknow picked him up in the mega auction for ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. On the other hand, KL Rahul is now part of Delhi Capitals, but he will play under…
When Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants face off on Monday, both teams will aim to start their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign with a win. Interestingly, both Delhi and Lucknow will be playing under new captains this season. Rishabh Pant, who previously played for Delhi, was bought by Lucknow in the IPL auction for a record ₹27 crore. On the other hand, Delhi secured KL Rahul—Lucknow’s captain from the previous season—for ₹14 crore. However, Delhi has chosen Axar Patel as their captain instead of KL Rahul. Nevertheless, Rahul is expected to play a key role in Delhi’s batting lineup.…
The blockbuster IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is set to take place on March 23. Both teams have won the IPL title five times each. However, MI captain Hardik Pandya will not be playing in this match due to a one-match ban he received for slow-over rate violations in three games last season. On the other hand, Chennai will stick to their classic approach under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, with the experienced MS Dhoni still in the squad. Let’s take a look at the possible playing XIs and the pitch conditions for this high-voltage clash. Pitch…
Hyderabad fans are eagerly waiting for the second match of IPL 2025. On March 23, the first match of the day will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad, the finalists of IPL 2024, and Rajasthan Royals, the champions of the first IPL season. Both teams will face off at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match will start at 3:30 PM in the afternoon. Here, we will tell you what to expect from the Hyderabad pitch for this match. SRH vs RR: Hyderabad Pitch Report The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is generally favorable for batters. It is…