The IPL 2025 playoff fight is heating up, with Punjab Kings, RCB, and Gujarat Titans neck and neck for the last spot. Individual races, like Sai Sudharsan’s Orange Cap lead and Prasidh Krishna’s Purple Cap dominance, add to the drama as every match and net run rate point becomes crucial.
Sai Sudharsan leads the IPL 2025 Orange Cap standings with 679 runs, edging out Shubman Gill. Virat Kohli, currently fifth, remains the tournament's all-time top scorer and is still in playoff contention. The playoff stage promises fierce batting competition.
Abhishek Sharma stunned the cricket world with a 141-run blitz for SRH against PBKS, setting a new IPL record for the highest score by an Indian. His innings outshined all as SRH chased down 246 in style, eclipsing major records and rewriting franchise history with a breathtaking knock.
Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre stormed into IPL 2025 as CSK’s youngest-ever player, impressing everyone with fearless batting. Drafted in for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, he smashed 240 runs at a striking rate of 188.97, rapidly becoming the talk of the tournament and a new hope for Chennai.
PCA Stadium Mullanpur is set to host Punjab Kings' major IPL 2025 home matches, starting April 5 against Rajasthan Royals. The modern venue becomes PBKS' new base, replacing Mohali, and will host four key games before the action shifts to Dharamshala.
Persistent rain in Bengaluru has forced the IPL 2025 RCB vs SRH match to move to Lucknow. RCB promises ticket refunds, while new venues in Mullanpur and Ahmedabad will host the playoffs. The BCCI is adding extra time to handle weather delays.
Shardul Thakur opened up after another roller-coaster IPL season, highlighting his journey with LSG in 2025, Zaheer Khan's candid advice, and the hard knocks of missing out on crucial matches. Despite his strong performance, LSG missed playoffs after a tough game against SRH.
Cricket fans can look forward to seamless action as the DC vs RCB IPL 2025 clash in Delhi is set to be played under clear skies. With temperatures staying between 30°C-35°C, the game faces no threat of rain. DC aims to recover after their defeat to RCB in Bengaluru with weather posing no interruptions.
Gujarat Titans claimed a crucial 38-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025, climbing to second in the standings. GT's powerful top-order, led by Shubman Gill, set a daunting target, while SRH struggled to keep pace and face likely elimination after their seventh loss.
IPL 2025 shakes up the usual formula with Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings splitting home matches across two cities each. The league starts March 22 and finishes May 25, sticking to the 10-team format with 74 matches and giant fixtures like MI vs CSK and playoffs in Hyderabad and Kolkata.