Author: Virat Verma

Virat Verma is a senior content writer at Cricreads with over five years of experience and more than 10,000 cricket articles to his name. A literature postgraduate from IGNOU, he blends in-depth knowledge with a passion for storytelling, making his cricket content both informative and engaging.

Today’s IPL match will be played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. For Punjab Kings, this will be a home ground match because two matches that were scheduled in Dharamshala have been shifted here. This match is very important for the playoffs because the winning team will directly move into the top 2 and get two chances to reach the final. This makes the contest even more exciting. So, let’s find out what kind of pitch conditions to expect in this match. Will the batsmen dominate or will the bowlers create havoc? So far,…

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The 67th match of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will be played today, Sunday, May 25, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The GT vs CSK match will start at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place half an hour earlier, with captains Shubman Gill and MS Dhoni coming out onto the field. For Gujarat, this is the last chance to secure a spot in the top 2. A win will take them to 20 points and firmly place them in the top 2, while a loss could drop them straight down to fourth…

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Team India has been announced for the five-match Test series against England, beginning June 20 in Leeds. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, a young Indian brigade is ready to usher in a new era in Indian cricket. This series marks the beginning of a new cycle of the World Test Championship for India and will also be their first Test series after the retirement of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Following the squad announcement, questions are being raised about India’s new top order and which players will bat in which positions. Even the batting position of captain Shubman…

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The Indian team for the upcoming England tour has been announced. Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain, making him India’s 37th Test skipper. Rishabh Pant has been named the vice-captain. Notably, Karun Nair makes a comeback to the Indian side after eight years, while Shardul Thakur also returns to the squad. India A captain Abhimanyu Easwaran has been given an opportunity, along with two fresh faces in the Test setup: Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh. The squad includes six specialist batters, two wicketkeeper-batters, two spin-bowling all-rounders, two pace-bowling all-rounders, five frontline pacers, and one specialist spinner.…

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After a decade of struggles, Punjab Kings are scripting a new success story. When they face Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Saturday, their eyes will be set on securing a place in the top two for the first time in 11 years. The last time Punjab topped the league table was in the 2014 season, but they lost in the final. In the 18-year history of the league, Punjab has reached the playoffs only once more. Now, after ending an 11-year wait, their aim is not just to finish in the top two but also…

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The highly anticipated Test series between India and England is just around the corner. As the announcement of the Indian squad approaches, fans are eagerly waiting to see which players will make the cut. There’s also keen interest in who will lead the team, especially after Rohit Sharma’s retirement left the captaincy position vacant. Now, just a day before the official squad announcement, some key updates have surfaced. Shubman Gill Likely to Be Named New Test Captain Following Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Shubman Gill is almost certain to take over the captaincy. While there are other names in contention, reports suggest…

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The 65th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be played today, Friday, May 23, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss will take place half an hour earlier. Captains Rajat Patidar and Pat Cummins will come out for the toss at 7:00 PM. Sunrisers Hyderabad have nothing to lose in this match, but they could spoil RCB’s chances of finishing in the top two. On the other hand, RCB will be looking to strengthen their…

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are officially out of the IPL 2025 playoff race. Their only challenge now is to finish the league on a positive note. Under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant, the team still has two games left, one of which is against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat, having already qualified for the playoffs, will look to maintain their momentum. With 9 wins and 3 losses from 12 matches, they sit at the top of the table with 18 points. The Titans will aim to finish the league stage at the…

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The 64th match of IPL 2025 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Gujarat Titans will aim to secure a spot in the top two, while Lucknow Super Giants will be playing for pride. It’s important to note that the picture for the IPL 2025 playoffs is now clear, with all four teams confirmed—Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians have booked their place in the next round. Now, the battle is on for the top two spots in the remaining 7 matches.…

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Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, both competing for the only available playoff spot, will face each other on Wednesday at Wankhede Stadium. A win for Mumbai will secure their place in the playoffs. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals will be eager to win to stay in the race. After a very poor start, Delhi made a strong comeback and is now among the top four teams. Delhi had a good start to the season but has managed to win only one of their last six matches. How Will the Wankhede Pitch Play? Wankhede Stadium is known for helping both…

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