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…
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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…
The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) kicks off today. The opening match will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This season is unique as most captains are relatively new and around the age of 30, meaning they are likely to continue leading their teams for the coming seasons. Additionally, new rules introduced this year will add to the excitement of the tournament. Rule 1: Ban on Saliva Use Lifted The most significant change in the new rules is the reintroduction of saliva application on the ball. This practice was banned…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva to the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, which starts on March 22. A detailed discussion has been held on this proposal, and it will be presented to the captains of all IPL teams in Mumbai on Thursday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) had banned the age-old practice of applying saliva to shine the ball as a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, ICC made this ban permanent. IPL also incorporated this rule into its playing conditions after…
Usually, an opening ceremony is held before the first match of any IPL season. However, this time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has a different plan. As IPL completes 18 years, BCCI will not just organize an opening ceremony before the first match of IPL 2025 but will also conduct an opening ceremony before the first match at each venue throughout the season. To celebrate 18 years of one of the world’s leading franchise tournaments, BCCI will host special ceremonies at all 13 venues. The IPL 2025 celebrations will continue throughout the season, with cultural programs…
The IPL season is not far away, and ahead of its start, former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has named his all-time best IPL XI. In his playing XI, he has included seven Indian players. Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan has been chosen as the 12th man, but interestingly, Gilchrist did not pick any Australian player in his squad. For the opening pair, he selected Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma, while Virat Kohli was placed at number three. Players Selected by Adam Gilchrist For the fourth position, Gilchrist picked Suresh Raina, while South African legend AB de Villiers was placed at number…
The IPL 2025 season is about to begin, and only four days are left for its start. Every season, new records are made, and some players establish their names in this league. Meanwhile, some experienced players are close to achieving major milestones. Two such legendary Indian batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, have a chance to accomplish a special achievement in this IPL season. Kohli Focused on Preparations The upcoming IPL season will begin on March 22, with the first match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Before the opening match, Virat Kohli was seen practicing…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a legal notice to South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch. Bosch decided to skip the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and instead play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 30-year-old cricketer has been selected by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 as a replacement for Lizaad Williams, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury. At the PSL Players Draft held on January 13 in Lahore, Bosch was picked in the Diamond category by Peshawar Zalmi. Earlier this year, he made his debut for South Africa in a series against Pakistan. PCB Issues Official Statement…