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08.04.202508.04.2025 by cricins

RCB vs DC 24th Match Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025

The 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 pits Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 10, 2025. With both teams in strong form and battling for supremacy in the points table, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter. Below is a detailed preview, including match information, team standings, recent performances, head-to-head records, squad insights, and an AI-simulated prediction.

Match Info

Match: RCB vs DC, 24th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 PM (Local Time)
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

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IPL 2025 Points Table (as of April 7, 2025)

Team	Mat	Won	Lost	Pts	NRR
DC	3	3	0	6	+1.257
GT	4	3	1	6	+1.031
RCB	4	3	1	6	+1.015
PBKS	3	2	1	4	+0.074
KKR	4	2	2	4	+0.070
LSG	4	2	2	4	+0.048
RR	4	2	2	4	-0.185
MI	5	1	4	2	-0.010
CSK	4	1	3	2	-0.891
SRH	5	1	4	2	-1.629

Analysis:
Delhi Capitals lead the standings with an unbeaten record of 3 wins in 3 matches and an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.257. RCB, with 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches, sit in third place with an NRR of +1.015. While both teams have 6 points, DC’s perfect win percentage and higher NRR give them the top spot, signaling their dominance so far in IPL 2025.

Recent Performance

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Form: L W W L W
Latest Matches:
- April 07, 2025: RCB vs MI – RCB won by 12 runs
- April 02, 2025: RCB vs GT – GT won by 8 wickets (13 balls remaining)
- March 28, 2025: RCB vs CSK – RCB won by 50 runs
- March 22, 2025: RCB vs KKR – RCB won by 7 wickets (22 balls remaining)
- May 22, 2024 (Eliminator): RCB vs RR – RR won by 4 wickets (6 balls remaining)

RCB have been in solid form, winning three of their last four IPL 2025 matches. Their most recent victory against Mumbai Indians highlights their ability to defend totals, though the loss to Gujarat Titans exposed some vulnerabilities.

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Form: L W W W W
Latest Matches:
- April 05, 2025: DC vs CSK – DC won by 25 runs
- March 30, 2025: DC vs SRH – DC won by 7 wickets (24 balls remaining)
- March 24, 2025: DC vs LSG – DC won by 1 wicket (3 balls remaining)
- May 14, 2024: DC vs LSG – DC won by 19 runs
- May 12, 2024: DC vs RCB – RCB won by 47 runs

DC are on a roll with four consecutive wins, including a perfect 3-0 record in IPL 2025. Their victories have ranged from comfortable (e.g., 7 wickets against SRH) to gritty (1-wicket thriller against LSG), showcasing both firepower and resilience.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

Date	Result
May 12, 2024	RCB won by 47 runs
Earlier Match	DC won by 7 wickets (20 balls remaining)
Earlier Match	RCB won by 23 runs
Earlier Match	RCB won by 16 runs
Earlier Match	RCB won by 7 wickets (0 balls remaining)

Analysis: RCB hold a 3-2 edge over DC in their last five encounters. However, these results span previous seasons with different squads, so current form and team compositions may carry more weight in this matchup.

Venue Insight

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting paradise, known for its flat pitches and short boundaries, often resulting in high-scoring games. Scores of 180-200 are common here, though spinners can occasionally find assistance if the pitch wears. Historical data suggests RCB has a slight edge over DC at this venue (5 wins to DC’s 4 in past meetings), but with new squads in IPL 2025, this match could hinge on current strengths rather than past records. Dew might also play a role in the second innings, potentially favoring the team batting second.

Squad Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Key Players:
- Batting: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Tim David, Liam Livingstone
- Bowling: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Krunal Pandya (all-rounder)
Strengths: RCB boast a powerhouse batting lineup led by Kohli, complemented by explosive hitters like Salt and Livingstone. Their bowling, with Hazlewood’s accuracy and Bhuvneshwar’s experience, is well-suited to T20 cricket.
Squad: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Key Players:
- Batting: Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs
- Bowling: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Axar Patel (all-rounder)
Strengths: DC’s batting blends experience (Faf, KL Rahul) with youthful aggression (Fraser-McGurk, Stubbs). Their bowling attack, featuring Starc’s pace and Kuldeep’s spin, is arguably the strongest in the tournament.
Squad: Karun Nair, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Vipraj Nigam, Manvanth Kumar L, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

AI Simulation & Prediction

To predict the outcome, let’s simulate the match based on current form, team strengths, and venue conditions:

Toss Consideration: Given potential dew at M. Chinnaswamy, the team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, favoring the chasing side.
Scenario – RCB Bats First:
- Kohli (likely 60-70 runs) and Patidar (30-40 runs) provide a solid start, followed by quick contributions from Salt and Livingstone.
- Total: 190-200.
- DC’s Response: Faf (50) and Fraser-McGurk (30-40) set the tone, with Stubbs and Rahul finishing the chase, potentially winning with 4-5 balls to spare.
Scenario – DC Bats First:
- Faf (50-60) and KL Rahul (40-50) anchor the innings, with Stubbs accelerating late.
- Total: 195-205.
- RCB’s Response: Kohli fires with 70-80, but Starc and Kuldeep restrict the middle order, leading to a narrow DC victory by 5-10 runs.

Key Match-Ups:

Kohli vs Starc: Kohli’s prowess against left-arm pace meets Starc’s wicket-taking ability – a tight contest.
Faf vs Hazlewood: Faf’s experience at Chinnaswamy (from his RCB days) could counter Hazlewood’s precision.
Spinners: Kuldeep (DC) and Krunal (RCB) could exploit any turn, though batting depth may neutralize their impact.

Analysis:

RCB Strengths: Home advantage, Kohli’s form, and a potent batting lineup.
DC Strengths: Unbeaten run, superior NRR, and a balanced attack with Starc and Kuldeep.
Venue Factor: High-scoring conditions favor both teams, but DC’s bowling edge could be decisive in the death overs.

While RCB’s home crowd and recent momentum (3 wins in 4) make them dangerous, DC’s consistency (3-0, +1.257 NRR) and stronger bowling unit tilt the scales slightly in their favor. The simulation suggests a high-scoring thriller, with DC’s depth and form proving the difference.

Prediction: Delhi Capitals will win the match, likely by a narrow margin in a chase or by defending a competitive total. However, T20’s unpredictability means RCB remain a serious threat, especially if Kohli fires.

07.04.202515.04.2025 by in di

Phil Salt

Aggressive and consistent at the top of the order, Phil Salt is the kind of batter that can take the game away from the opposition very early.

Full Name Philip Dean Salt	Born August 28, 1996, Bodelwyddan, North Wales	Age 28y 222d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak	Fielding Position Wicketkeeper
Playing Role Wicketkeeper Batter	Education Reeds School, Surrey	Nationality England

Team

Phil Salt’s fearless ball-striking at the top of the Sussex order earned him attention from across the global T20 circuit. Consequently , he received a maiden England call-up in 2019. However , he was made to wait until 2021 for his debut. During this time , he performed a passable impression of Jason Roy in the Covid-hit ODI series against Pakistan.

Born in Wales but raised in Barbados, Salt’s interests quickly switched from football to cricket. Initially , he had watched Manchester City home and away while growing up. However , the move to the Caribbean inspired a desire to play cricket, and more importantly , to play it aggressively. Subsequently , he won a scholarship to play cricket at Reed School in Surrey, from where he was recommended to Keith Medlycott and eventually joined their academy. He made his first-team debut in August 2015, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he really broke through.

Salt smashed two Championship hundreds from the top of the order – including 148 off 138 balls against Derbyshire – and additionally , a strike-rate of 172 in the Blast helped Sussex to the Blast final. Unfortunately , they might well have won, but for his calamitous run-out in the second over. Meanwhile , he was talent-spotted by Lahore Qalandars, who invited him to play in the Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy – a Champions League-lite. However , Islamabad United swooped to sign him in the PSL draft instead.

2019 brought two more Championship hundreds, but once again , it was against the white ball that he impressed the most, smashing a ton in the One-Day Cup and finishing as Sussex’s leading run-scorer in the Blast. Later , he answered a phone call from the Barbados Tridents from a Miami beach in October, and soon after , was flying into Trinidad to play in the CPL final. Although he made a duck, he lifted the trophy regardless. In addition , he became a regular member of Adelaide Strikers’ BBL squad, playing under his Sussex coach Jason Gillespie.

The following summer might well have brought him an England debut after he smashed a 58-ball hundred against Ireland in a warm-up game at the Ageas Bowl. However , they stuck with their tried-and-tested openers, and as a result , he returned to Sussex for the rest of the season. During the winter , a stint away with Adelaide and Islamabad brought him limited success because teams worked out his vulnerability against legspin. When he returned to the UK, a freak cycling accident ruled him out of the early rounds of the Championship season.2021 came to an end without him playing a single red-ball game and coincided with a move that felt like a homecoming: after spending midsummer playing for Manchester Originals in the Hundred, he signed a three-year deal with Lancashire as a replacement for Alex Davies.

Salt IPL

Salt’s first stint in the TATA IPL came in the 2023 season, when he represented Delhi Capitals and impressed in the games that he played. But it was in the 2024 season, after coming into the Kolkata Knight Riders side as a replacement for compatriot Jason Roy, that Salt took the IPL by storm by playing a huge role in KKR’s title victory with 435 runs in 12 games at an average of almost 40 and a fantastic strike-rate of 182. Salt, who was part of England’s 2022 T20 World Cup winning campaign, is now a crucial member of the limited-overs set up. He was acquired by RCB for a whopping INR 11.5 Crore ahead of TATA IPL 2025.

Debut/Last Matches of Phil Salt

ODI Matches

Debut

England vs Pakistan at Cardiff – July 08, 2021

Last

England vs South Africa at Karachi – March 01, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

West Indies vs England at Bridgetown – January 26, 2022

Last

India vs England at Wankhede – February 02, 2025

FC Matches

Debut

Pakistanis vs Sussex at Hove – July 08 – 10, 2016

Last

Middlesex vs Lancashire at Manchester – September 10 – 13, 2023

List A Matches

Debut

Sussex vs Essex at Hove – August 19, 2015

Last

England vs South Africa at Karachi – March 01, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Sussex vs Gloucs at Bristol – May 20, 2016

Last

RCB vs GT at Bengaluru – April 02, 2025

Phil Salt Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODIs	33	31	0	988	122	31.87	861	114.75	1	5	134	20	16	0
T20Is	43	40	5	1193	119	34.08	726	164.32	3	5	116	61	29	2
FC	52	85	3	2749	148	33.52	3820	71.96	6	14	348	26	75	4
List A	49	47	1	1482	137*	32.21	1333	111.17	2	7	196	35	21	0
T20s	279	270	21	6781	119	27.23	4364	155.38	3	44	721	277	151	14

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
ODIs	33	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20Is	43	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	52	1	54	32	1	1/32	1/32	32.00	3.55	54.0	0	0	0
List A	49	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20s	279	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Phil Salt T20 Statistic.

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	3 teams	24	24	2	755	89*	34.31	432	174.76	7	89	38	20	0
International League T20	2 teams	5	5	1	131	71*	32.75	83	157.83	1	13	7	3	0
The Hundred Men’s Competition	MO-M	35	35	1	935	86	27.50	589	158.74	6	93	42	15	2
Vitality Blast	2 teams	89	85	7	2159	78*	27.67	1425	151.50	15	233	78	38	5
SA20	PC	20	19	2	354	77*	20.82	237	149.36	2	40	12	18	1
PSL	2 teams	19	18	1	204	46	12.00	172	118.60	0	26	3	9	3
LPL	DAS	10	10	0	301	64	30.10	195	154.35	2	32	10	6	0
Big Bash League	AS	30	30	1	671	67*	23.13	458	146.50	6	74	21	13	0
CPL	BR	1	1	0	0	0	0.00	3	0.00	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	3 teams	24	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
International League T20	2 teams	5	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
The Hundred Men’s Competition	MO-M	35	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Vitality Blast	2 teams	89	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
SA20	PC	20	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
PSL	2 teams	19	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
LPL	DAS	10	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Big Bash League	AS	30	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
CPL	BR	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Phil Salt IPL Career Stats

Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	24	2	755	89*	34.32	432	174.77	7	89	38	20
2025	3	0	102	56	34.00	60	170.00	1	15	4	3
2024	12	1	435	89*	39.55	239	182.01	4	50	24	12
2023	9	1	218	87	27.25	133	163.91	2	24	10	5

Bowling

Year	Mat	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	5W
Career	24	–	–	–	–	0
2025	3	–	–	–	–	0
2024	12	–	–	–	–	0
2023	9	–	–	–	–	IPL

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07.04.202515.04.2025 by in di

Hardik Pandya

A wiry young lad from a small town in Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his tattoos and peroxide highlights, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the modern-day Indian cricketer.

Full Name Hardik Himanshu Pandya	Born October 11, 1993, Choryasi, Gujarat	Age 31y 178d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Medium fast	Playing Role Allrounder
RELATIONS KH Pandya (brother)	HEIGHT 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)	HOBBIES Traveling, Listening to music

Team

Profile

A wiry young lad from a small town in Gujarat, Hardik Pandya, with his tattoos and peroxide highlights, encapsulates the charisma and swagger of the modern-day Indian cricketer. The all-rounder was propelled into the big stage after constant exposure to prime-time television in the form of the Indian Premier League. A deep voice to go with the confidence and energy, and showing no sign of playing it safe, Pandya is the modern icon of audacity in the Indian side. Having gone through the hard grind of domestic cricket, Pandya shot to fame when he was picked up by an IPL franchise – a license to make his talent well-known on the big stage.

As several youngsters do in the modern era, Pandya announced himself to the world during the IPL, portraying his swashbuckling ability to strike the ball, outstanding fielding, and some street-smart bowling that transcends the cliché ‘just rolls his arm over’. He made the world sit up when he soaked in the pressure and came good in crunch situations, playing a pivotal role in the Mumbai franchise’s second title triumph, and winning two Man of the Match awards on his way. The Indian public and critics, who never fail to make comparisons, immediately had the inevitable question at the tip of their tongue: Had India found their first fast-bowling all-rounder since Kapil Dev?

Despite being predominantly noted for his explosive batting, Pandya is no slouch with the ball. In fact, it was his all-round skills which caught the attention of the T20 franchises during the Syed Mushtaq Ali tournament culminating a national contract. Pandya’s merit was duly rewarded when he was named in India’s ODI squad for the home series against New Zealand in 2016. By this time, he had worked on his swing bowling skills, and was hitting the 140s regularly, troubling the batsmen with his nagging length. In fact, having been a part of the 2016 World T20, Pandya defended an equation reading ‘2 to win off 3’ against Bangladesh, bowling back of a length and short on a slow-ish wicket, and keeping India alive in the tournament as a result.

Pandya, though relatively new to the Indian team, has already proven his worth in ODIs with match-winning performances. He excels in sealing tight run-chases and accelerating when required, often dismantling bowlers with 20-run overs in pressure situations. As MS Dhoni transitions into a sheet-anchor role, Pandya’s ability to complement Dhoni’s stability makes him indispensable. By batting around Dhoni’s calm approach, he can effectively finish games as his apprentice. However, while his technique suits ODIs, it may falter on challenging wickets. If Pandya aims to establish himself in Test cricket, he must refine his fundamentals to become more compact and solid against diverse conditions.

Pandya’s bowling has shown remarkable improvement, adding another dimension to his game. He has mastered swing and identified the optimal pace and trajectory to extract maximum lateral movement off the ball. This evolution makes him a potent weapon, especially in conditions favoring seam and swing. His dual ability with bat and ball adds immense value to the team, making him a versatile all-rounder capable of turning matches in crucial moments. While his aggressive mindset remains an asset, balancing aggression with consistency will be key to sustaining success across formats. Pandya’s growth could redefine his role as a modern-day all-rounder for India.

Regardless of whether Pandya becomes India’s next Kapil Dev, he certainly brings a much-needed balance to the side. If he stays grounded amidst all the glamour and shapes his game under the guidance of his seniors and coaches, greatness awaits him. As of right now, it will be fascinating to watch the exuberance of blending with the maturity that comes with experience as the nation looks up at this charismatic young talent in its quest for those elusive overseas wins.

After a grueling 2018, Pandya has come out a more mature cricketer, starting from his happy-go-lucky 93 in Cape Town, to his 5-for and half-century in India’s only win in the Test series against England. Pandya’s bowling, particularly in Tests, has come a long way, with his extra bounce from a back of a length, and particularly his ability to swing the ball away from the right-hander. Despite not bowling the best deliveries at times, he does seem to have an uncanny knack of dismissing set batsmen, perhaps even established batsmen. His batting, although extremely aggressive, still needs a lot of work as he continues to exhibit a single-dimensional, all-out attack mode to his batting – an approach that has often failed in more bowler-friendly conditions.

After a turbulent 2018 marked by glory and setbacks, Pandya faced a major setback during the Asia Cup due to a severe back injury, ruling him out of Australia’s tour. His troubles worsened when a talk show controversy erupted, where he and KL Rahul faced backlash for misogynistic remarks. The Board of Control for Cricket in India suspended them for tarnishing the sport’s image. Though the ban was lifted, the incident sparked intense scrutiny.

Amid internal board conflicts, Pandya returned for the ODI series against New Zealand, showcasing his value with crucial performances, especially with the ball and in the field. His resilience reinforced his role as a key player in India’s lineup. With his ability to contribute as a fast-bowling all-rounder, Pandya fills a long-standing void left since Kapil Dev’s era. As India gears up for the 2019 World Cup, his balance of aggression and skill makes him indispensable, provided he maintains focus and learns from past mistakes. For Pandya, the road ahead demands consistency, accountability, and a commitment to rebuilding trust both on and off the field.

Pandya was crucial in the 2019 World Cup as an auxiliary bowler, and made some handy contributions with the bat as well against Pakistan and England. However, India crashed out in the semis against New Zealand and post that World Cup exit came a tumultuous time in Pandya’ life.

Workload management became an issue for the lanky all rounder, as he constantly picked up injuries and wasn’t able to bowl his full quota of overs. He played the bulk of the 2021 IPL as a specialist batter and bowled sparingly in the 2021 T20 World Cup as well, as India crashed out in the group stages.

Pandya was dropped from the side and also suffered a back injury in that time period for which he had to go under the knife. The next few months saw the flashy all-rounder work massively on his fitness and diet. On his return, he looked a lot more muscular and war ready – Hardik Pandya 2.0 was upon us!

In 2022, Hardik Pandya was roped in by new franchise Gujarat Titans in the IPL and he was made skipper. He was a revelation as captain as he shared the new ball responsibilities with Shami, batted up the order and was an excellent man manager as well. Gujarat Titans won the IPL in their inaugural season, as Hardik Pandya claimed a three-fer in that final. In the 2023 season, Gujarat Titans reached the final and were only foiled by a Ravindra Jadeja masterclass as he scored 10 runs off the last two balls to snatch the final away for CSK.

Hardik’s best season as an allrounder was in IPL 2019, when he scored 402 runs at a strike rate of 191.41 and took 14 wickets in Mumbai’s title-winning campaign. In 2022, he was the highest run-scorer (487) for Titans as they won their maiden IPL title.

Alongside the successes he was achieving as a franchise captain, Hardik Pandya also seemed rejuvenated as an all-rounder. He seemed to easily manage bowling plenty of overs for his side and then aced the role of a finisher with the bat, becoming a vital cog in the Indian setup once again. Pandya played a crucial knock alongside Kohli in the 2022 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, as India resurrected an unlikely looking chase against their arch rivals. Pandya was top scorer in the semi-final against England as well.

In the 2023 World Cup, Hardik Pandya injured his ankle in a group game against Bangladesh and was ruled out of the tournament. That injury forced India to rejig their team composition, and many believe that Hardik Pandya was perhaps the missing link in that final where India lost to Australia.

In 2024, Mumbai Indians transferred Hardik Pandya back to the franchise and appointed him as captain, replacing the long-standing skipper Rohit Sharma. This decision turned him into public enemy number one, and fans booed and ridiculed him across stadiums, often including supporters of his own franchise.Pandya himself had a dismal IPL as Mumbai finished well outside the playoff positions.

A month or so later though Hardik Pandya had his day of reckoning as he was tasked with bowling the final over for India in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. He successfully defended 16 runs in that final over as India won an ICC trophy for the first time in 11 years. Hardik Pandya was serenaded back home after that trophy triumph, annulled of all his previous ‘sins.’

Hardik Pandya was a key part of the Indian setup in their 2025 Champions Trophy triumph as well. He partnered well with Shami as the only other seam bowling option and played some crucial cameos against New Zealand and Australia as India won a second ICC title in a span of 9 months.

Hardik Pandya Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	11	18	1	532	108	31.29	720	73.88	1	4	68	12	7
ODIs	94	68	10	1904	92*	32.82	1717	110.89	0	11	141	76	35
T20Is	114	90	25	1812	71*	27.87	1279	141.67	0	5	135	95	54
FC	29	46	1	1351	108	30.02	2382	56.71	1	10	167	24	14
List A	118	88	15	2249	92*	30.80	2118	106.18	0	13	161	86	47
T20s	290	253	73	5390	91	29.94	3809	141.50	0	21	397	287	140

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w
Tests	11	19	937	528	17	5/28	6/50	31.05	3.38	55.1	0	1
ODIs	94	88	3460	3231	91	4/24	4/24	35.50	5.60	38.0	1	0
T20Is	114	102	1817	2485	94	4/16	4/16	26.43	8.20	19.3	3	0
FC	29	39	2694	1486	48	5/28	8/91	30.95	3.30	56.1	0	3
List A	118	105	4330	3934	110	4/24	4/24	35.76	5.45	39.3	1	0
T20s	290	231	3949	5468	198	5/36	5/36	27.61	8.30	19.9	3	1

Hardik Pandya T20 Stats

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	2 teams	140	130	41	2564	91	28.80	1767	145.10	0	10	192	137	71	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	140	96	1478	2225	72	5/36	5/36	30.90	9.03	20.5	0	1	0

Hardik Pandya IPL Career Stats

Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	140	41	2564	91	28.81	1767	145.10	10	192	137	71
2025	3	1	39	28*	39.00	33	118.18	0	3	1	2
2024	14	1	216	46	18.00	151	143.05	0	17	11	4
2023	16	4	346	66	31.45	253	136.76	2	26	15	8
2022	15	4	487	87*	44.27	371	131.27	4	49	12	4
2021	12	2	127	40*	14.11	112	113.39	0	11	5	4
2020	14	5	281	60*	35.12	157	178.98	1	14	25	6
2019	16	6	402	91	44.66	210	191.42	1	28	29	11
2018	13	4	260	50	28.88	195	133.33	1	20	11	8
2017	17	9	250	35*	35.71	160	156.25	0	11	20	12
2016	11	2	44	9	6.28	63	69.84	0	4	0	6
2015	9	3	112	61*	22.40	62	180.64	1	9	8	6

Bowling

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	5W
Career	140	1478	2225	72	5/36	30.90	9.03	20.53	1
2025	3	60	75	8	5/36	9.38	7.50	7.50	1
2024	14	216	387	11	3/31	35.18	10.75	19.64	0
2023	16	150	228	3	1/10	76.00	9.12	50.00	0
2022	15	183	222	8	3/17	27.75	7.28	22.88	0
2021	12	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2020	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2019	16	255	390	14	3/20	27.85	9.17	18.21	0
2018	13	256	381	18	3/24	21.16	8.92	14.22	0
2017	17	156	213	6	2/22	35.50	8.19	26.00	0
2016	11	100	153	3	1/7	51.00	9.18	33.33	0
2015	9	102	176	1	1/13	176.00	10.35	102.00	0

Debut and Last Matches of Hardik Pandya

Test Matches

Debut

Sri Lanka vs India at Galle – July 26 – 29, 2017

Last

England vs India at Southampton – August 30 – September 02, 2018

ODI Matches

Debut

India vs New Zealand at Dharamsala – October 16, 2016

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

Australia vs India at Adelaide – January 26, 2016

Last

India vs England at Wankhede – February 02, 2025

FC Matches

Debut

Baroda vs M. Pradesh at Vadodara – November 28 – 30, 2013

Last

Mumbai vs Baroda at Wankhede – December 14 – 17, 2018

List A Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Gujarat at Ahmedabad – November 08, 2014

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Mumbai at Ahmedabad – March 17, 2013

Last

LSG vs MI at Lucknow – April 04, 2025

HARDIK PANDYA RECORDS

Hardik Pandya is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national cricket team and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Some of his notable records and achievements include:

Fourth Indian to be named player of the match on ODI debut.
Most runs in a single over of a Test inning for India (26 runs).
First Indian batsman to score a Test century just before lunch.
Second Indian batsman to hit a fifty and pick up 4 wickets in ODIs.
6th highest strike rate in T20Is (115.59).
First Indian to take 4 wickets and score above 30 runs in the same T20I match.
13th highest strike rate in a T20I inning (355.55).
The 13th most wickets were taken as a bowler which was caught by a wicket-keeper in T20I (10).
First Indian cricketer to hit a half-century and take a 4 wicket-haul in a single T20I inning.

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Rohit Sharma( Mr. HITMAN)

Talent – an apparently heartening term that has followed Rohit Sharma around like a shadow; even haunted him at times.

Full Name Rohit Gurunath Sharma	Born April 30, 1987, Bansod, Nagpur, Maharashtra	Age 37y 342d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak	Playing Role Top order Batter

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Talent – an apparently heartening term that has followed Rohit Sharma around like a shadow; even haunted him at times. It seems to be a burden that the cricketing fraternity has enforced upon him and, after more than a decade in the national setting, he has been weighed down by the label.

Harsha Bhogle spoke of whispers in the domestic circuit; of coaches and scouts spotting the effortless, free-flowing stroke-play of a Mumbai teenager. Having cruised through first-class cricket, with an average well above 50, he shot to the limelight when he scored a brisk unbeaten triple-hundred at the Ranji level.

It all began after an injury to an in-form Yuvraj Singh in the 2007 World T20, when Rohit was called upon as a last-minute emergency replacement to play a league game against the hosts. After a lacklustre start to the Indian innings, the 20-year-old strode out into Kingsmead and stroked his way to a fluent half-century against the likes of Pollock, Ntini and Morkel as though he were having a net session. He showed startling maturity under pressure to survive till the end of the innings, escorting India to a respectable total that they ultimately defended, knocking South Africa out of the tournament in their own backyard.

Indian cricket-frenzy fans have a thing for like-for-like replacements. More specifically, they have a thing for spotting similarities with the days gone by. With an incessant obsession for stats, a cricketing romantic is struck by nostalgia at the thought of an elegant-looking batsman with a free-flowing batting style from Mumbai. That’s right – Rohit Sharma was touted to become Sachin Tendulkar’s long-destined successor at number 4 in the Test batting line-up.After all, it added up: so much time to play his shots, effortless stroke-making capabilities even against express pace, and a wide repertoire of shots. This had to be God’s gift to cricket in the post-Tendulkar era, right?

The selectors subsequently picked Rohit for the ODI team on a whim, following his burst of vital performances in the World T20 and his impressive Ranji Trophy record. He made an impression in the CB series Down Under, playing some crucial cameos against stalwarts like Brett Lee and Stuart Clark, and a more-than-competent Sri Lankan attack. These inspired away performances in the World T20 and the CB series caught the eye of the selectors, and warranted him an extended run with the limited-overs side.

However, inconsistency and a knack of gifting his wicket away meant that he struggled to cement his spot in the side. Critics pointed out that he had too many shots for the same ball, and this meant that shot selection was becoming a bit of an issue for him. Furthermore, several experts spotted that he had trouble playing the short ball since his stance was too side-on and that he had no back-and-across trigger movement. His pedestrian batting average of 22 to go with a string of low scores and unconverted starts meant that he failed to cement a spot in the side for the 2011 Cricket World Cup squad…

Looking back at his career, Rohit Sharma would thank the Indian Premier League for keeping him in the reckoning and preventing him from being discarded like several other young, talented cricketers who initially burst into the national spotlight but failed to succeed at the highest level. In the first two years of the IPL, his performance stood out, as he made over 350 runs each time for the Deccan Chargers and proved his worth to his franchise. He was then transferred to the Mumbai Indians franchise in 2011 and has been one of their most consistent batsmen over the years.

Rohit continued to move in and out of India’s playing eleven, unable to establish himself despite being given ample opportunities in a well-settled middle-order. In 2010, he made it to the Playing XI for the Nagpur Test against South Africa but suffered a heartbreaking injury during a warm-up football game, coming agonizingly close to earning his coveted India cap. A cruel twist of fate ruled him out of the series, and he wouldn’t get another chance to prove his Test credentials for four more years.

Rohit’s proved himself on the IPL stage again in 2011 and made a comeback into the ODI squad for the tour of West Indies where he scored three half-centuries in five matches. However, this turned out to be another false dawn as he followed it up with a string of low scores in the CB series in Australia and a nightmare tour of Sri Lanka with just 14 runs from 5 innings, including 2 ducks. He had already been given a more-than-extended run and was starting to build an unenviable reputation of a frustratingly fascinating player.

The generally fickle selectors, surprisingly, continued to back him. Eventually, due to lack of contenders for the opener’s spot in ODIs, MS Dhoni, the Indian captain, decided to try him as an opener in the limited-overs’ format.

The term ‘masThe term ‘masterstroke’ has often been used vaguely, tied to results rather than foresight. Promoting Rohit Sharma to the top of the ODI order proved to be a genuine masterstroke. India finally found a stable opener, and Rohit scripted a remarkable turnaround after years of inconsistency. With time to settle into his role, Rohit formed a formidable partnership with Shikhar Dhawan. Their alliance played a pivotal role in India’s unbeaten Champions Trophy campaign in 2013. The “talented but underachieving” tag began to fade as Rohit started living up to expectations. In a high-scoring ODI series against Australia, he amassed 491 runs in six innings, culminating in a blistering 209 in the decisive match in Bangalore. This knock placed him among the elite list of ODI double-centurions, alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.

With stalwarts like Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman retiring, India needed fresh Test batsmen. Rohit seized his chance during West Indies’ tour in 2013, earning his Test cap in Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell series at Eden Gardens. Determined not to let the opportunity slip, Rohit announced his arrival with a composed 177 in his debut innings, turning the match in India’s favor. He followed it up with an unbeaten 111 in the next Test at Wankhede, enchanting a tearful crowd during Tendulkar’s farewell game. Rohit dismantled the West Indian attack, showcasing his adaptability and temperament. After recovering from an injury, he returned with a vengeance, smashing a jaw-dropping 264 against Sri Lanka in an ODI at Eden Gardens. His innings outscored the entire Lankan team by 13 runs, cementing his legacy as one of India’s most destructive batsmen.

However, a worrying trend continued after the selectors picked him for the Australia tour following his Kolkata epic: selecting him for away Test tours based on white-ball performances in less challenging conditions.The selectors chose him after his 209 for the South Africa tour in late 2013, but he looked technically inept in seaming conditions. He committed to the line of the ball too early and played as if the wicket were true. His strength of picking the length quickly in ODIs turned into a curse in Test matches. Similarly, after being selected for the Australia tour following his 264, he managed only one fifty in six innings. He struggled against the pace-heavy Australian attack, looking completely at sea. He repeatedly played away from his body, tried to hit through the line in conditions favoring lateral movement, and displayed poor off-stump awareness.

Nevertheless he continued his golden run in ODIs, ending the 2015 World Cup campaign as India’s second-highest run-scorer with a total of 330 runs, including a hundred in the quarter-final against Bangladesh to go with two fifties.

Rohit, the ODI player, finally delivered a break-through performance as an opener with an impeccable limited-overs tour of Australia in early 2016, making back-to-back hundreds and a 99 in the series and finally answering the faith of the selectors and his captain. He had become a one-day monster who developed a habit – started his ODI innings in a slow and steady manner, but could really lay into any bowling attack once he was in. With an extended home season, Rohit continued to get chances in Tests and showed vast improvement in his technique, playing closer to his body and preventing his ODI game to amalgamate with his more air-tight Test technique. With four fifties and a hundred in his last 5 innings, he capped off a fruitful home season with an unprecedented third ODI double-century against a woebegone Sri Lankan attack.

Gifted with technique and languid elegance, Rohit Sharma found consistency and became a Test regular from 2018. His white-ball dominance reached new heights in the 2019 ODI World Cup, where he amassed 648 runs in 9 games at an average of 81, smashing 67 fours and 14 sixes. By 2021, Rohit emerged as the natural successor to Virat Kohli as T20I captain. Soon after, the BCCI appointed him ODI captain for the South Africa tour, though injury sidelined him. Rohit officially took charge in India’s 1000th ODI on February 6, 2022, against West Indies. Weeks later, he assumed Test captaincy, leading India to series wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, while drawing with England in England (as of March 2023). Under his leadership, Rohit has solidified his legacy as a modern great.

Rohit was India’s skipper in the 2022 T20I World Cup, where his team was brutally outplayed by England in the semi-final. Post that defeat, he took the mantle on himself to change the team culture and instill a brand of fearless cricket amongst his boys. Rohit led from the front in the 2023 ODI World Cup, giving the team blazing starts in most games. He scored quick runs without caring too much for personal records as India cruised through to the finals, unbeaten. They were unfortunately beaten in the final by Australia.

Rohit Sharma got his chance at redemption though a few months later in the T20I World Cup. He was instrumental for India in a group game against Australia and then in the semi-final against England where he scored big runs to drive the opposition out of the game. It was under his captaincy that India eventually managed to break their 11 year trophy jinx as they won the 2024 T20I World Cup in Barbados. Post the World Cup, Rohit had a bit of a slump in form, especially in Test cricket as India suffered a 3-0 home whitewash at the hands of New Zealand and then lost the Border Gavaskar Series as well. He famously dropped himself from the side despite being skipper for the final Sydney Test of the BGT.

Rohit found form once again when white ball cricket resumed, as he scored a superb hundred against England in a home bilateral series. He followed that form into the Champions Trophy, reserving his best for the final where he top scored for India to claim the Man of the Match and also lead the team to a second ICC trophy in the span of nine months.

IPL through the years

The IPL has done a lot for Rohit Sharma. He has has won six IPL titles: one with Deccan Chargers and five as captain of Mumbai Indians (MI), making him the joint most successful captain in the Indian Premier League.When he was a young, talented batsman who struggled with consistency, the IPL gave him a ticket to stay relevant, and he grabbed it with both hands during his time with the Deccan Chargers from 2008-2010, scoring over 350 runs in each of the three seasons. Then the IPL took him back to his home of Mumbai, and Rohit couldn’t have been happier. His statistics with the Mumbai Indians got progressively better from 2011-13, and eventually his best IPL season in 2013 – where he finished the tournament with 538 runs – coincided with MI’s maiden title win.

And finally, the IPL helped unveil a leadership side to Rohit Sharma that has impressed a lot of people. Rohit led MI to five IPL titles which is an amazing accomplishment. Rohit is also among the all-time top run-scorers in the IPL, only behind Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan.Heis MI’s top-scorer and one of only four batters with more than 6000 runs in the IPL. He has two hundreds in the IPL so far – one was in 2012 and the other in 2024.

In 2024, Mumbai Indians removed Rohit Sharma as captain and appointed a returning Hardik Pandya as the new captain after transferring him in from Gujarat Titans. The franchise retained Rohit Sharma ahead of the mega auction for IPL 2025.

Debut/Last Matches of Rohit Sharma

Test Matches

Debut

India vs West Indies at Eden Gardens – November 06 – 08, 2013

Last

Australia vs India at Melbourne – December 26 – 30, 2024

ODI Matches

Debut

Ireland vs India at Belfast – June 23, 2007

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

India vs England at Durban – September 19, 2007

Last

India vs South Africa at Bridgetown – June 29, 2024

FC Matches

Debut

NZ A vs India A at Darwin – July 11 – 14, 2006

Last

Mumbai vs J + K at Mumbai – January 23 – 25, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Central Zone vs West Zone at Gwalior – February 25, 2006

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Mumbai at Wankhede – April 03, 2007

Last

KKR vs MI at Wankhede – March 31, 2025

Rohit Sharma Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	67	116	10	4301	212	40.57	7538	57.05	12	18	473	88	68
ODIs	273	265	36	11168	264	48.76	12034	92.80	32	58	1045	344	97
T20Is	159	151	19	4231	121*	32.05	3003	140.89	5	32	383	205	65
FC	129	209	19	9318	309*	49.04	15230	61.18	29	38	1074	170	112
List A	344	332	44	13410	264	46.56	–	–	35	71	–	–	121
T20s	451	438	52	11851	121*	30.70	8798	134.70	8	78	1071	526	174

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w
Tests	67	16	383	224	2	1/26	1/35	112.00	3.50	191.5	0
ODIs	273	40	610	533	9	2/27	2/27	59.22	5.24	67.7	0
T20Is	159	9	68	113	1	1/22	1/22	113.00	9.97	68.0	0
FC	129	70	2153	1154	24	4/41	5/85	48.08	3.21	89.7	1
List A	344	72	1384	1180	31	4/28	4/28	38.06	5.11	44.6	1
T20s	451	59	635	830	29	4/6	4/6	28.62	7.84	21.8	1

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Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	2 teams	260	255	29	6649	109*	29.42	5074	131.04	2	43	601	281	101	0
Champions League	2 teams	11	11	1	322	51*	32.20	254	126.77	0	1	24	16	2	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	260	32	339	453	15	4/6	4/6	30.20	8.01	22.6	1	0	0
Champions League	2 teams	11	1	12	13	0	–	–	–	6.50	–	0	0	0

Rohit Sharma IPL Career Stats

IPL Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	260	29	6649	109*	29.42	5074	131.04	2	43	601	281	101
2025	3	0	21	13	7.00	20	105.00	0	0	2	1	0
2024	14	1	417	105*	32.08	278	150.00	1	1	45	23	3
2023	16	0	332	65	20.75	250	132.80	0	2	35	17	1
2022	14	0	268	48	19.14	223	120.18	0	0	28	13	7
2021	13	0	381	63	29.30	299	127.42	0	1	33	14	1
2020	12	0	332	80	27.66	260	127.69	0	3	27	19	6
2019	15	1	405	67	28.92	315	128.57	0	2	52	10	4
2018	14	2	286	94	23.83	215	133.02	0	2	25	12	8
2017	17	2	333	67	23.78	273	121.97	0	3	31	9	10
2016	14	3	489	85*	44.45	368	132.88	0	5	49	16	2
2015	16	2	482	98*	34.42	333	144.74	0	3	41	21	5
2014	15	2	390	59*	30.00	302	129.13	0	3	31	16	5
2013	19	5	538	79*	38.42	409	131.54	0	4	35	28	7
2012	17	2	433	109*	30.92	342	126.60	1	3	39	18	13
2011	16	3	372	87	33.81	297	125.25	0	3	32	13	7
2010	16	2	404	73	28.85	302	133.77	0	3	36	14	9
2009	16	3	362	52	27.84	315	114.92	0	1	22	18	5
2008	13	1	404	76*	36.72	273	147.98	0	4	38	19	8

IPL Bowling

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W
Career	260	363	453	15	4/6	30.20	7.49	24.20	1
2025	3	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2024	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2023	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2022	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2021	13	7	13	0	0/4	–	11.14	–	0
2020	12	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2019	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2018	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2017	17	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2016	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2015	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0
2014	15	18	26	1	1/20	26.00	8.66	18.00	0
2013	19	8	6	0	0/1	–	4.50	–	0
2012	17	6	16	0	0/16	–	16.00	–	0
2011	16	48	53	0	0/14	–	13.25	–	0
2010	16	114	153	2	1/19	76.50	8.05	57.00	0
2009	16	138	161	11	4/6	14.63	7.00	12.54	1
2008	13	24	25	1	1/25	25.00	6.25	24.00	0

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Virat Kohli

Full Name Virat Kohli	Born November 05, 1988, Delhi	Age 36y 153d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Medium	Playing Role Top order Batter

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India has given to the world many a great cricketer but perhaps none as ambitious as Virat Kohli. To meet his ambition, Kohli employed the technical assiduousness of Sachin Tendulkar and fitness that was in the league of top athletes in the world, not just cricketers. As a result, Kohli became the most consistent all-format accumulator of his time, making jaw-dropping chases look easy, and finding, in his own words, the safest possible way to score runs. Plenty of them.

This ambition transferred seamlessly to his captaincy: he demanded more than ever of his bowlers especially the quick ones, often sacrificed a batsman for bowling depth, and led India to a long stay at No. 1 in Test rankings and a first-ever series win in Australia. He is well on his way to end up as India’s most successful Test captain.

Grind through the ranks

He soon joined the senior Men in Blue in Sri Lanka, come August 2008. In the absence of the regular openers, Virat Kohli was given a chance to open the batting in the ODI series. He played some commendable knocks in his extended run as an opener, as India went on to win the ODI series. However, the established and formidable pair of Tendulkar and Sehwag kept Kohli out of the team

The 20-year-old continued to impress for Delhi and dominated attacks, clearly demonstrating that he belonged at a much higher level; that junior cricket was beneath his standards. Kohli then traveled to Australia in 2009 for the Emerging players tournament and stamped his authority all over the bowling attacks. He added ‘big-match temperament’ to his résumé too, lacing a fluent hundred in the final against South Africa, and guiding his team to a clinical victory. The young prodigy, barely old enough to receive his man-of-the-match champagne, ended the tournament with 398 runs from 7 outings with two centuries and two fifties, ensuring that he remained fresh in the selectors’ minds.

Cementing a national spot

The selectors had no choice but to give Kohli another go in the Indian side, and this time he strung together a number of impressive scores. After being given an extended run, he repaid their faith by notching up his maiden ODI hundred in an impressive run-chase against Sri Lanka in December 2009 – his first of many exemplary knocks in run-chases. In the World Cup final of 2011, the biggest stage of them all, Kohli, along with his Delhi teammate Gautam Gambhir, pulled off a largely underrated rescue effort with an 83-run stand after losing the openers early. This knock played a crucial role in setting the platform for MS Dhoni’s fabled knock of 91*, which eventually won India the World Cup on that enchanting evening in Mumbai.

In the hangover of the World Cup euphoria, Kohli continued to take giant strides in the limited-overs format. Three years after his ODI debut, he was finally handed the coveted Test cap in the Caribbean islands in July 2011, owing to the need to rest the senior players. After a series each against the Dukes ball and the SG ball, it was now time for his trial against the Kookaburra Down Under. In the first two Tests, he seemed to lack the technique to play in Australia, maintaining his low stance on the bouncy tracks. He also had a rather restricting trigger movement with his front-foot routinely coming across towards off-stump, thereby hindering the necessary movement to play back-foot shots such as the pull and the cut.

A baptism by fire Down Under

The selectors and the captain persisted with him going into the 3rd Test, and he delivered a break-through performance on a bouncy Perth wicket – an impressive 75 – where a visible change in technique was visible. He managed to stand tall, with a more open stance, and exhibited the back-foot shots in his repertoire during the course of the innings. The volatile Kohli managed to overshadow his impropriety in conduct with his performance in the final Test of the series. Notching up India’s only century of a disastrous tour, Kohli was the shining light in amidst the chaos, as he stroked his way to a hundred in Adelaide exhibiting the will to improve and extraordinary focus under pressure in the searing heat and pressure of Australia.

While he grappled and clawed his way into the Test side, he went on a record-breaking spree in ODIs: the Indian record for the fastest to multiples-of-thousand runs in ODIs, culminating in the world record for the fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs. He was also the highest run-scorer for India in ODIs for three consecutive calendar years – 2010, 2011 and 2012 and won the ICC ODI cricketer of the year award in 2012.

That break-through innings…

We remember the accolades, but where did it all begin? There’s always the one innings that made the world sit up and take notice; the 86-ball knock which he started off as a brash boy, but ended as a man. Chasing an improbable target of 321 off 40 overs to stay alive in the tournament, he laid into the Sri Lankan bowlers and carted his way to 133*, getting India home with more than 2 overs to spare, practically pulling them out of the airport after M.S. Dhoni rather ignorantly remarked that India had already been eliminated from the tournament.

King Kohli had arrived. The king of the run-chase, and a plethora of ODI records in the modern age.

Batting technique and idiosyncrasies

Kohli has a seemingly hot head on his shoulders, but he channels all his anger while he is batting. Known to be an aggressive batsman always on the lookout for runs, he has a fairly sound , albeit slightly unconventional technique, which makes him judge the length of the ball earlier than most, and amazingly quick wrists to run his hands through the ball, even against fast bowlers. He is equally adept against pace and spin, and never looks ungainly at the crease. With nimble foot-movement against the spinners, he is known to be quite destructive when the situation demands it. He has had to fill some rather big shoes of his predecessors, and has done an admirable job to say the least.

Captaincy and a change in technique

With regular captain MS Dhoni ailing from an injury, Kohli was named stand-in captain for the first Test at Adelaide. After an abysmal tour of England, critics were sceptical of Kohli’s performance in Australia in the Border-Gavaskar trophy in December. Kohli proved that they couldn’t have been more wrong, as he scored two fluent hundreds in the first Test at Adelaide. His second innings masterclass of 141 almost pulled off a stunning run-chase on a notorious 5th day rank-turner, and went on to score a total of four hundreds on this tour. Saying that he had silenced critics would be an understatement.

As India prepared for their title defence ahead of the 2015 World Cup Down Under, with the catch phrase ‘Won’t give it back’ doing the rounds, Virat Kohli was touted to be a key performer for India. The Indians had a terrible run in Australia, having failed to win a single match in the Test series as well as the succeeding ODI tri-series. Kohli started off in signature fashion, with a typically stroke-filled hundred against Pakistan as India maintained their unbeaten run against their arch-rivals in ICC events. As India stormed into the semi-finals unbeaten, Kohli’s form continued to take an uncharacteristic dip, culminating in a painstaking 1 in the semi-final loss against the co-hosts and eventual champions, Australia.

Kohli, the then full-time Test captain, toured Sri Lanka with a young side without the services of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wary of the Sri Lankan spinners’ fabled 4th innings con-job. After losing the first Test, Kohli’s India recorded a dramatic come-from-behind win in the series, going on to win 2-1. Kohli continued to build on his auspicious start to Test captaincy as he led them to a rout of the South Africans on a series of rank-turners all around India. He had a quiet series with the bat, as the more stoic batsmen of his team took over. Nonetheless, the triumph took India to the No. 1 spot in the ICC Test rankings for the first time since they forfeited it to England after the forgettable white-wash in 2011.

He continued his emphatic run in T20 cricket (and running) like a man possessed though, thrashing boundaries with ridiculous ease. Despite an 89* in the 2016 semi-final against the West Indies (extending his inhuman run of form in the format), India’s bowling panicked at a crucial stage. One had to feel sorry for him as he had to make do with the ‘Player of the tournament’ award for the second successive Twenty20 World Cup; a distinction he would’ve gladly exchanged for the elusive World T20 trophy. Kohli’s thirst for runs showed no signs of slowing down as he looted a small matter of 973 runs during the 2016 edition of the Indian Premier League, the most (by far) by any batsman in the history of the tournament – as he led his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise to a runners-up finish.

However, it isn’t beyond Kohli to prove his critics wrong yet again, as he continues to take criticism on his stride, setting new standards for modern batsmanship. And as a captain, he had his ups and downs, marred with a bit of controversy towards the end of his tenure. Kohli also became the first Indian, as well as the first Asian captain, to return victorious from Down Under when India won the 4-match Test series 2-1 (2018-19). Under Kohli, India also emerged as the number one Test side for five successive years (2016-2021).

The final frontier

In the first week of 2018, Kohli went on to lead India in South Africa, a few weeks after he tied the knot with Indian actress and long-time girlfriend, Anushka Sharma. India went on to concede the series in the first two Tests, but came back to win the third Test match on a difficult wicket. In a series full of difficult wickets, Kohli exhibited tighter technique than he had in England, and batted better than he did in his more prolific tour of South Africa in 2013/14. Kohli went on to conquer his (personal) final frontier in England later in 2018 too, scoring 593 runs in 10 innings, including 2 hundreds, and not conceding his wicket to his fabled nemesis, Anderson, even once. India went on to lose the series 1-4, and Kohli’s record as captain was tainted by two consecutive Test series losses away.

Nevertheless, on a personal level, he had left no stone unturned to transform himself into the most consistent and versatile batsman of his age, and arguably the better of the Big Four. In October 2018, during the second of 3 consecutive hundreds against the West Indies in ODIs, he went on to become the fastest batsmen to reach the 10,000-run mark in ODIs, trouncing Sachin Tendulkar by a staggering 54 innings. Despite arguments about the two new balls, better bats, batting-friendly conditions, and more lethal bowlers, it was difficult to deny that this was a statistical outlier, very much along the lines of 99.94 – perhaps unlikely to ever be trounced.

However, being a cricket romantic (as we all are), as we reflect on his prolific international career (and with a plethora of records to be broken over the next decade) one must look back at the CB series knock that changed it all. On that fateful night at Hobart, Kohli had not only kept his team in contention, he had actually dragged a drained Indian side out of the airport. That night, at the Bellerive Oval, Virat Kohli transcended into a league of his own to etch his name in history – and a cricketing superstar was born.

Virat Kohli IPL factfile

– Virat Kohli is the only player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to have played all seasons for one team: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

– He was picked by RCB soon after he captained India to victory in the 2008 Under-19 World Cup and has been retained by them ever since

– Kohli is the IPL’s highest run-scorer and the only one with more than 8000 runs

– He holds the record for most IPL centuries (8) as well as most runs in a season (973 runs in 2016). He has won the Orange Cap twice – in 2016 and 2024

– Kohli captained RCB full-time from 2013 to 2021 and led them to the final in the 2016 season, when they lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad

– Kohli holds the record for the most prolific partnerships in the IPL, with AB de Villiers (3123 runs) and Chris Gayle (2787 runs)

– His popularity has made RCB one of the most followed teams in the IPL, even though they haven’t yet won a title

Virat Kohli Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	123	210	13	9230	254*	46.85	16608	55.57	30	31	1027	30	121
ODIs	302	290	45	14181	183	57.88	15192	93.34	51	74	1325	152	161
T20Is	125	117	31	4188	122*	48.69	3056	137.04	1	38	369	124	54
FC	156	259	20	11485	254*	48.05	20526	55.95	37	39	1341	45	152
List A	336	323	48	15623	183	56.81	16728	93.39	55	82	1489	176	179
T20s	402	385	72	12983	122*	41.47	9674	134.20	9	98	1151	420	182

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Tests	123	11	175	84	0	–	–	–	2.88	–
ODIs	302	50	662	680	5	1/13	1/13	136.00	6.16	132.4
T20Is	125	13	152	204	4	1/13	1/13	51.00	8.05	38.0
FC	156	25	643	338	3	1/19	2/42	112.66	3.15	214.3
List A	336	57	726	741	5	1/13	1/13	148.20	6.12	145.2
T20s	402	45	460	667	8	2/25	2/25	83.37	8.70	57.5

Virat Kohli T20 Stats.

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	RCB	255	247	38	8101	113*	38.76	6137	132.00	8	56	712	276	114	0
Champions League	RCB	15	14	3	424	84*	38.54	282	150.35	0	2	45	14	10	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	RCB	255	26	251	368	4	2/25	2/25	92.00	8.79	62.7	0	0	0
Champions League	RCB	15	6	57	95	0	–	–	–	10.00	–	0	0	0

IPL Career

Batting & Fielding Stats

Year	Mat	No	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	50	4s	6s	CT
Career	255	38	8101	113	38.76	6137	132.00	8	56	712	276	115
2025	3	1	97	59*	48.50	72	134.72	0	1	7	4	0
2024	15	3	741	113*	61.75	479	154.70	1	5	62	38	8
2023	14	2	639	101*	53.25	457	139.82	2	6	65	16	13
2022	16	1	341	73	22.73	294	115.99	0	2	32	8	9
2021	15	1	405	72*	28.92	339	119.46	0	3	43	9	8
2020	15	4	466	90*	42.36	384	121.35	0	3	23	11	3
2019	14	0	464	100	33.14	328	141.46	1	2	46	13	5
2018	14	3	530	92*	48.18	381	139.10	0	4	52	18	8
2017	10	0	308	64	30.80	252	122.22	0	4	23	11	6
2016	16	4	973	113	81.08	640	152.03	4	7	83	38	6
2015	16	5	505	82*	45.90	386	130.82	0	3	35	23	7
2014	14	1	359	73	27.61	294	122.10	0	2	23	16	7
2013	16	2	634	99	45.28	457	138.73	0	6	64	22	7
2012	16	2	364	73*	28.00	326	111.65	0	2	33	9	7
2011	16	4	557	71	46.41	460	121.08	0	4	55	16	7
2010	16	2	307	58	27.90	212	144.81	0	1	26	12	3
2009	16	2	246	50	22.36	219	112.32	0	1	22	8	9
2008	13	1	165	38	15.00	157	105.09	0	0	18	4	2

Bowling

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Career	255	251	368	4	2/25	92.00	8.80	62.75
2025	3	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2024	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2023	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2022	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2021	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2020	15	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2019	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2018	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2017	10	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2016	16	6	13	0	0/13	–	13.00	–
2015	16	11	10	0	0/4	–	5.45	–
2014	14	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2013	16	0	0	0	–	–	–	–
2012	16	18	49	0	0/13	–	16.33	–
2011	16	102	139	2	1/8	69.50	8.17	51.00
2010	16	32	50	0	0/1	–	9.37	–
2009	16	36	46	0	0/9	–	7.66	–
2008	13	46	61	2	2/25	30.50	7.95	23.00

Debut/Last Matches – Player

Test Matches

Debut

West Indies vs India at Kingston – June 20 – 23, 2011

Last

Australia vs India at Sydney – January 03 – 05, 2025

ODI Matches

Debut

Sri Lanka vs India at Dambulla – August 18, 2008

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20I Matches

Debut

Zimbabwe vs India at Harare – June 12, 2010

Last

India vs South Africa at Bridgetown – June 29, 2024

FC Matches

Debut

Tamil Nadu vs Delhi at Delhi – November 23 – 26, 2006

Last

Railways vs Delhi at Delhi – January 30 – February 01, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Services at Delhi – February 18, 2006

Last

New Zealand vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 09, 2025

T20 Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Himachal at Delhi – April 03, 2007

Last

RCB vs GT at Bengaluru – April 02, 2025

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07.04.202508.04.2025 by in di

MI vs RCB Dream11 Team Prediction IPL 2025 Match Preview Fantasy Picks Squads Captain Vice-Captian Best Playing 11s Player Injury News From Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Match 20th 7.30 PM 7th April

The Indian Premier League 2025 continues to deliver high-voltage encounters, and Match 20 is no exception. The Mumbai Indians (MI) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the historic Wankhede Stadium, where both teams aim to realign their campaign trajectories. While MI are desperate to break a losing streak, RCB are eyeing consistency after a minor stumble.

Mumbai Indians have found themselves in unfamiliar territory early in the season, managing just one win from four games, currently placed eighth on the points table. Despite Suryakumar Yadav’s 67 in the last outing, MI fell short against Lucknow Super Giants.

RCB, meanwhile, have secured two wins in three games and sit comfortably in the top four. However, a lackluster performance in their previous match against Gujarat Titans exposed a few chinks in their bowling unit.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches: 35
Mumbai Indians Wins: 21
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 14

History favors Mumbai at this venue, but the current form slightly tilts the momentum towards the visitors.

Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

The Wankhede surface is traditionally a batting paradise, especially under lights. With a first-innings average of 176, expect a high-scoring thriller. Seamers get early swing, but the true bounce and short boundaries offer plenty of value for shots.

Weather: Clear skies, 29°C

Dew Factor: Likely in the second innings
Best Strategy: Win the toss and bowl first

MI vs RCB: Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI)

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar

Injury Watch: Rohit Sharma is expected to return after missing the last match. Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the squad but may not be match-fit yet.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal

MI vs RCB Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Phil Salt

Phil Salt missed out in the last game after playing two blistering knocks to start his IPL 2025 campaign. Initially , he smashed a 31-ball 56 against his former side, Kolkata Knight Riders. Then , in the following game against Chennai Super Kings, Salt played an important cameo of 32 off 16 balls. However , it would be a nice challenge for him to face Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar on a pitch where the new ball generally swings around for the first few overs. If he wins this mini-battle against the veteran MI seamers, RCB could be set for a big score.

Probable Best Bowler: Trent Boult

Trent Boult will hold the key for MI with the new ball. He can swing the ball both ways at pace and would be eager to make early inroads on Monday. His duel with Virat Kohli will be intriguing to watch. Hardik would hope for Boult to set the tone inside the powerplay.

Top Fantasy Picks for Dream11
Captain Choices

Hardik Pandya (MI):

The all-rounder was exceptional in the previous game, delivering both with bat and ball. He’s a prime captaincy option given his match-impacting potential.

Philip Salt (RCB):

An explosive opener who can provide early momentum. While he failed in the last match, his ability to dominate the powerplay makes him a high-upside pick.

Vice-Captain Choices

Suryakumar Yadav (MI):

In sublime touch after a fluent 67, and historically performs well at Wankhede.

Virat Kohli (RCB):

Although quiet in the last game, Kohli’s record in high-stakes matches and his consistency in the IPL make him a dependable vice-captaincy pick.

Budget Fantasy Picks

Vignesh Puthur (MI): A breakout performer with the ball, particularly in the middle overs.
Rajat Patidar (RCB): Anchors RCB’s middle order with a calm head, already racking up 97 runs in three innings.

MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Suggested Fantasy Teams
Team 1 (Safe Team)

Keepers: Philip Salt, Ryan Rickelton

Batters: Virat Kohli (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (c), Liam Livingstone, Naman Dhir

Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar

Team 2 (Grand League)

Keepers: Philip Salt (c)

Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (vc), Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Liam Livingstone

Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vignesh Puthur

Players to Avoid

Raj Angad Bawa: Limited opportunities, low returns
Swapnil Singh: Yet to make an appearance this season

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Runs (T20)

Player	MAT	RUNS	SR	6s
1. Nicholas Pooran	4	201	218.48	16
2. Sai Sudharsan	4	191	150.39	9
3. Mitchell Marsh	4	184	185.86	10
4. Surya Kumar Yadav	4	171	161.32	8
5. Jos Buttler	4	166	167.68	9
6. Shreyas Iyer	3	159	206.49	13
7. Heinrich Klaasen	5	152	168.89	7
8. Travis Head	5	148	189.74	6
9. Shubman Gill	4	146	148.98	5
10. Aniket Verma	5	141	183.12	12

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Sixes (T20)

Player	MAT	6s	HS	SR
1. Nicholas Pooran	4	16	75	218.48
2. Shreyas Iyer	3	13	97	206.49
3. Aniket Verma	5	12	74	183.12
4. Mitchell Marsh	4	10	72	185.86
5. Ajinkya Rahane	4	10	56	153.75
6. Jos Buttler	4	9	73	167.68
7. Sherfane Rutherford	4	9	46	176.71
8. Sai Sudharsan	4	9	74	150.39
9. Riyan Parag	4	8	43	155.71
10. Surya Kumar Yadav	4	8	67	161.32

Indian Premier League 2025 Top Wicket Taker (T20)

Player	MAT	WK	BBI	SR
1. Noor Ahmad	4	10	4/18	9.00
2. Mohammed Siraj	4	9	4/17	10.67
3. Mitchell Starc	3	9	5/35	7.78
4. Sai Kishore	4	8	3/30	12.00
5. Hardik Pandya	3	8	5/36	7.50
6. Syed Khaleel Ahmed	4	8	3/29	12.00
7. Shardul Thakur	4	7	4/34	11.14
8. Kuldeep Yadav	3	6	3/22	12.00
9. Varun Chakaravarthy	4	6	3/22	15.00
10. Josh Hazlewood	3	6	3/21	11.83

MI vs RCB Match Prediction

Scenario 1

Mumbai Indians win the toss and bowl
PP Score – 60-70
RCB- 210-220
Mumbai Indians win the match

Scenario 2

Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bowl
PP score – 55-65
MI- 190-200
Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match

Despite home advantage, Mumbai Indians’ form is concerning. Their bowling attack, in the absence of Bumrah, lacks bite. RCB, with a balanced side and a potent top order, look better equipped.

Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to edge out Mumbai Indians

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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07.04.2025 by cricins

GT vs RR 23rd Match Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025

Match Information

Teams: Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Match: 23rd Match, Indian Premier League 2025
Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 PM
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

This night game at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium pits two competitive teams against each other, both eager to climb the IPL 2025 points table.

Points Table Snapshot

Here’s how GT and RR stand in the IPL 2025 points table:

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	NR	Points	NRR
Gujarat Titans (GT)	3	2	1	0	0	4	+0.807
Rajasthan Royals (RR)	4	2	2	0	0	4	-0.185

GT: With 2 wins in 3 matches, GT has a solid NRR of +0.807, reflecting dominant victories.
RR: RR has played one more game, securing 2 wins and 2 losses, but their negative NRR of -0.185 suggests tighter contests or heavier defeats.

Both teams are tied on points (4), but GT’s superior NRR gives them an edge in consistency.

Recent Performance

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Form: A, L, W, W, W
Recent Matches:
- April 6, 2025: GT beat SRH by 7 wickets (20 balls remaining)
- April 2, 2025: GT beat RCB by 8 wickets (13 balls remaining)
- March 29, 2025: GT beat MI by 36 runs
- March 25, 2025: Lost to PBKS by 11 runs
- May 16, 2024: Match vs SRH abandoned

GT has been in excellent form, winning three consecutive matches after an initial loss, with their latest victory being a commanding chase against SRH.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Form: L, L, L, W, W
Recent Matches:
- April 5, 2025: RR beat PBKS by 50 runs
- March 30, 2025: RR beat CSK by 6 runs
- March 26, 2025: Lost to KKR by 8 wickets (15 balls remaining)
- March 23, 2025: Lost to SRH by 44 runs
- May 24, 2024: Lost to SRH by 36 runs (Qualifier 2)

RR started IPL 2025 with three losses but has bounced back with two strong wins, indicating improving momentum.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

GT: 3 wins
RR: 2 wins
Results:
- GT won by 3 wickets (0 balls remaining)
- GT won by 9 wickets (37 balls remaining)
- RR won by 3 wickets (4 balls remaining)
- GT won by 7 wickets (11 balls remaining)
- GT won by 7 wickets (3 balls remaining)

GT holds a slight historical advantage with a 3-2 record over RR in their last five encounters.

Squads

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Key Batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Glenn Phillips
Key Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
All-Rounders: Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar
Full Squad: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj

GT boasts a powerful batting lineup and a world-class bowling attack, with Rashid Khan being a standout performer.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Key Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag
Key Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Wanindu Hasaranga
All-Rounders: Nitish Rana
Full Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Nitish Rana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ashok Sharma, Jofra Archer

RR has explosive batters and a potent bowling unit, with Jofra Archer’s return adding significant strength.

Venue & Conditions

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad:
- Known for batting-friendly pitches, with an average first-innings score around 200.
- Teams batting second have won 20 out of 36 IPL matches, suggesting a slight chasing advantage.
Night Game (11:00 PM): Dew is likely to play a role, potentially favoring the team batting second by making bowling and fielding tougher in the latter innings.

The toss could be crucial, with captains likely preferring to bowl first to exploit the dew factor.

Key Factors

Home Advantage: GT plays at their home ground, where they have a decent record (9 wins in 17 matches historically).
Form: GT’s three consecutive wins give them confidence, while RR’s two recent victories show they’re peaking at the right time.
Bowling Edge: GT’s attack, featuring Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada, could trouble RR’s batters. RR relies heavily on Jofra Archer to counter GT’s strong batting.
Dew Factor: Likely to assist the chasing team, making the toss decision critical.

AI Simulation

Scenario 1: GT Bats First

GT’s batting, led by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, could post a competitive total of 190-200 on Ahmedabad’s batting-friendly pitch.
RR’s chase would hinge on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, but GT’s bowlers—Rashid Khan in particular—might restrict them, leading to a narrow GT win by 10-15 runs.

Scenario 2: RR Bats First

RR could target 180-190, with Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer providing late fireworks.
GT’s deep batting lineup, backed by a strong bowling unit, could chase this down with 2-3 wickets in hand, aided by dew.

Toss Impact

If GT wins the toss and bowls, their bowlers could keep RR to a chaseable total (e.g., 180), which GT could overhaul comfortably.
If RR wins the toss and bowls, GT’s batting might still prove too strong, though Archer could keep it close.

Prediction

Considering GT’s superior form (three wins in four completed matches), better NRR (+0.807 vs RR’s -0.185), home advantage, and a more balanced squad, they hold a slight edge. RR’s recent resurgence and players like Jofra Archer and Yashasvi Jaiswal make them competitive, but GT’s consistency and bowling strength—particularly Rashid Khan’s dominance—tilt the scales in their favor.

The match is likely to be close, with dew potentially playing a role in a tight finish.

Final Prediction: Gujarat Titans (GT) will win the match, likely by a narrow margin of 10-15 runs or 2-3 wickets.

07.04.2025 by cricins

PBKS vs CSK 22nd Match Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025

Match Information

Match: Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), 22nd Match, Indian Premier League 2025
Date: Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

The 22nd match of IPL 2025 brings an exciting clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at PBKS’s home ground. With both teams featuring strong squads and a history of competitive encounters, this preview analyzes current standings, recent performances, head-to-head records, squad strengths, venue conditions, and an AI-driven prediction to determine the likely winner.

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Current Standings and Recent Performance

Points Table Snapshot

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Points	NRR
DC	3	3	0	6	+1.257
RCB	3	2	1	4	+1.149
GT	3	2	1	4	+0.807
PBKS	3	2	1	4	+0.074
KKR	4	2	2	4	+0.070
LSG	4	2	2	4	+0.048
RR	4	2	2	4	-0.185
MI	4	1	3	2	+0.108
CSK	4	1	3	2	-0.891
SRH	4	1	3	2	-1.612

PBKS: Currently in 4th place with 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 matches, PBKS holds a net run rate (NRR) of +0.074. They’ve shown resilience despite a recent setback.
CSK: Struggling in 9th place with 1 win and 3 losses in 4 matches, CSK has an NRR of -0.891, reflecting their inconsistent start to the season.

Recent Form

PBKS: W L W W L
- April 05, 2025: Lost to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 50 runs (home)
- April 01, 2025: Beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets (away)
- March 25, 2025: Beat Gujarat Titans (GT) by 11 runs (away)
- Two wins from last season included in the sequence.
- Observation: Mixed but promising, with two strong wins this season offset by a heavy home loss.
CSK: L W L L L
- April 05, 2025: Lost to Delhi Capitals (DC) by 25 runs (away)
- March 30, 2025: Lost to RR by 6 runs (away)
- March 28, 2025: Lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 50 runs (away)
- March 23, 2025: Beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 wickets (home)
- Observation: Poor form, with only one win in five matches and three consecutive losses this season.

Takeaway: PBKS has a better win rate (2/3) compared to CSK (1/4), giving them a clear edge in current form.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

PBKS: 4 wins
CSK: 1 win
Details:
- PBKS won by 7 wickets (13 balls remaining)
- PBKS won by 4 wickets (0 balls remaining)
- PBKS won by 11 runs
- PBKS won by 54 runs
- CSK won by 28 runs

Insight: PBKS has dominated recent encounters, winning four of the last five matches against CSK, including convincing victories. This historical advantage bolsters their confidence heading into the match.

Squad Analysis

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Squad: Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Praveen Dubey, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur
Key Players:
- Shreyas Iyer (C): In top form, scoring unbeaten half-centuries (97* and 52*) in the first two games at a strike rate over 200.
- Glenn Maxwell: Explosive batsman capable of match-defining innings.
- Marcus Stoinis: Reliable middle-order batsman and handy bowler.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Experienced spinner with guile and wicket-taking ability.
- Arshdeep Singh: Pace bowler who has claimed 5 wickets in 2 games this season.
Strengths: A balanced lineup with aggressive batsmen and a potent bowling attack featuring both pace and spin.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Key Players:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C): Consistent opener and CSK’s batting backbone.
- MS Dhoni: Legendary finisher and leader, though his batting form is uncertain.
- Ravindra Jadeja: All-rounder excelling with bat, ball, and fielding.
- Ravichandran Ashwin: Crafty spinner with vast experience.
- Sam Curran: Versatile all-rounder adding depth.
Strengths: Experienced core with all-round capabilities, but recent performances suggest a lack of cohesion.

Comparison: PBKS’s batting firepower and in-form players like Iyer give them an edge, while CSK relies heavily on experience that hasn’t translated into wins this season.

Venue and Pitch Conditions

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Pitch Characteristics:
- Batting-friendly with good carry and bounce for pacers.
- Spinners can find assistance due to surface dryness.
- Competitive scores typically range between 180-190.
Historical Context: PBKS lost their only home game this season (vs RR) by 50 runs, but it’s a small sample size. The pitch suits PBKS’s aggressive batsmen like Maxwell and Stoinis, while spinners like Chahal and Ashwin (CSK) could also play a role.
Weather: High heat and humidity with a slight chance of light showers, potentially affecting grip and swing.

Insight: The batting-friendly nature favors both teams, but PBKS’s current batting form might exploit it better.

AI and Big Data Simulation

Using an AI-driven analysis based on the following factors:

Recent Performance: PBKS (2/3 wins) vs CSK (1/4 wins).
Head-to-Head: PBKS leads 4-1 in the last 5 matches.
Points Table Position: PBKS (4th, +0.074 NRR) vs CSK (9th, -0.891 NRR).
Squad Form: PBKS’s key players (Iyer, Arshdeep) are outperforming CSK’s (Gaikwad aside).
Venue Factor: Home advantage for PBKS, despite their recent loss at Mullanpur.

Simulation Outcome:

PBKS has a 60-65% probability of winning based on superior form, historical dominance, and squad balance.
CSK’s chances hover around 35-40%, bolstered by their experience but hampered by poor recent results.

Caveat: Cricket’s unpredictability means CSK could upset the odds with standout performances from Dhoni, Jadeja, or Curran.

Prediction

PBKS enters this match as the favorites due to:

Better Form: Two wins in three games vs CSK’s one in four.
Head-to-Head Edge: 4-1 record in recent encounters.
Home Advantage: Playing at Mullanpur, despite a prior loss, offers familiarity.
Squad Momentum: Shreyas Iyer’s form and a balanced attack give them an edge.

CSK, however, cannot be discounted. With MS Dhoni’s leadership, Jadeja’s all-round skills, and Ashwin’s spin, they have the potential to turn things around. Yet, their recent struggles suggest they’re yet to hit their stride.

Final Verdict: Punjab Kings are predicted to win the 22nd match of IPL 2025 against Chennai Super Kings. Expect PBKS to leverage their batting depth and bowling variety to secure a victory, though CSK’s experience keeps this contest competitive.

06.04.2025 by in di

SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction, Match 19, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025

Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League 2025. This match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 74 matches will be played across 13 cities over the next two months as the IPL fever kicks off. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2, on May 23, and the final on May 25, will be in Kolkata.

Gujarat Titans are fourth in the points table with two wins and a loss in three matches. They beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match by six wickets and will be high on confidence coming into this game. Kagiso Rabada has travelled back to South Africa due to personal reasons and will be unavailable for this match which is a big blow.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad are bottom of the points table with just one win and three losses in four matches. After winning the opening match, Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled in the last three matches and they will be hoping the return to home venue will bring in some change in fortunes.

Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad

H Klaasen (wk), Ishan Kishan, TM Head, A Verma, Abhishek Sharma, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, PHKD Mendis, Pat Cummins (C), Zeeshan Ansari, M Shami, HV Patel

Bench : A Taide, A Manohar, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, A Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, RD Chahar, Eshan Malinga, Wiaan Mulder

Gujarat Titans

Jos Buttler (wk), Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, R Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, K Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj

Bench : Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Glenn Phillips, MK Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Karim Janat, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Arshad Khan, J Yadav, G Coetzee, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, K Khejroliya

Injury and availability news

Kagiso Rabada has travelled back to South Africa due to personal reasons and will be unavailable for this match.

SRH vs GT Head-To-Head in IPL

In their IPL history, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have clashed 5 times, with GT having the upper hand by securing 3 victories. Here’s a quick look at their head-to-head record.

SRH		GT
5	Matches Played	5
1	Won	3
3	Lost	1
1	No Result	1
195	Highest Score	199
154	Lowest Score	162

Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting and there will be plenty of runs on offer. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

SRH vs GT: Fantasy team

Batters: Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford

All-rounders: Rahul Tewatia, Pat Cummins (VC), Abhishek Sharma

Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen (C)

Hot Picks for SRH vs GT Dream11 Team Today

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Travis Head

IPL 2025 Form: 140 Runs in 4 Matches
The Australian opener has looked in good form in IPL 2025. However, he has failed to score big or convert his starts. Given the rhythm he has shown and the beginning of the tournament, Travis Head could be an important choice for the game.

Heinrich Klaasen

IPL 2025 Form: 125 Runs in 4 Matches
The South African keeper batter’s batting form has blown hot and cold in the game. However, Heinrich Klaasen can change the complexion of a match from any stages and that makes him a prime pick for the fantasy contests of the match.

Ishan Kishan

IPL 2025 Form: 110 Runs in 4 Matches
The Indian wicket-keeper batter scored a century in the first game of the tournament. However, since then Ishan Kishan has failed to deliver. But given the rhythm he showed in the first game, it is expected that he will deliver big in this game and could be a differential choice in the fantasy contests.

Gujarat Titans

B Sai Sudharsan

IPL 2025 Form: 186 Runs in 3 Matches
The young Indian batter has been in a prime form with the bat so far. B Sai Sudharsan is currently in a golden touch and would be one of the key picks for the fantasy contests of the match.

Shubman Gill

IPL 2025 Form: 85 Runs in 3 Matches
The GT skipper has looked good with the bat but has not been able to convert his starts. However, Shubman Gill has the class and could go big on a batting friendly track and Hyderabad.

R Sai Kishore

IPL 2025 Form: 6 Wickets in 3 Matches
The Indian spinner has done well with the ball in the tournament. R Sai Kishore has the wicket taking form with himself and could be one more brilliant choice for the fantasy contests of the match.

SRH vs GT: Who’ll win?

CrickTracker predicts that the team bowling first will win the match. Google Match Prediction says Hyderabad have a 53% chance of winning. We predict the Sunrisers batters will fire tonight, secure 2 points and move up the table.

IPL 2025 Betting

06.04.2025 by cricins

KKR vs LSG 21st Match Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025

The 21st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 pits Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM. With both teams showing a mix of brilliance and inconsistency this season, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter as they vie for supremacy in the points table. Below, we’ll analyze the match details, team performances, key players, and venue conditions before simulating the game and predicting the winner.

IPL 2025 BATTING

Match Information

Match: KKR vs LSG, 21st Match, IPL 2025
Date: Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IPL 2025 Points Table (As of April 5, 2025)

Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Points	NRR
DC	3	3	0	6	+1.257
RCB	3	2	1	4	+1.149
GT	3	2	1	4	+0.807
PBKS	3	2	1	4	+0.074
KKR	4	2	2	4	+0.070
LSG	4	2	2	4	+0.048
RR	4	2	2	4	-0.185
MI	4	1	3	2	+0.108
CSK	4	1	3	2	-0.891
SRH	4	1	3	2	-1.612

Both KKR and LSG have 4 points from 4 matches, with 2 wins and 2 losses each. KKR edges slightly ahead with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.070 compared to LSG’s +0.048, but this match could be a pivotal moment for either team to gain an edge in the standings.

Recent Performance

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): W L W L W

April 03, 2025: KKR vs SRH – Won by 80 runs
March 31, 2025: KKR vs MI – Lost by 8 wickets (43 balls remaining)
March 26, 2025: KKR vs RR – Won by 8 wickets (15 balls remaining)
March 22, 2025: KKR vs RCB – Lost by 7 wickets (22 balls remaining)
May 26, 2024 (IPL 2024 Final): KKR vs SRH – Won by 8 wickets (57 balls remaining)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): W L W L W

April 04, 2025: LSG vs MI – Won by 12 runs
April 01, 2025: LSG vs PBKS – Lost by 8 wickets (22 balls remaining)
March 27, 2025: LSG vs SRH – Won by 5 wickets (23 balls remaining)
March 24, 2025: LSG vs DC – Lost by 1 wicket (3 balls remaining)
May 17, 2024: LSG vs MI – Won by 18 runs

Observation: Both teams mirror each other with a W L W L W pattern, indicating inconsistency but also resilience. KKR’s most recent win was a dominant 80-run victory over SRH, while LSG’s latest triumph was a tighter 12-run win over MI. Both teams enter this match with momentum from their last outings and a few days’ rest (KKR since April 3, LSG since April 4), leveling the fatigue factor.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

KKR won by 98 runs
KKR won by 8 wickets (26 balls remaining)
LSG won by 1 run
LSG won by 2 runs
LSG won by 75 runs

Analysis: LSG leads the head-to-head with 3 wins to KKR’s 2, but KKR has won the two most recent encounters, including a crushing 98-run victory. While historical records favor LSG slightly, KKR’s recent dominance could provide a psychological boost.

Squads

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Players: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya

Strengths: A balanced squad with explosive batters (Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer) and a potent spin attack (Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy). Fast bowlers like Anrich Nortje and Spencer Johnson add depth.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

Captain: Not specified (possibly Rishabh Pant based on context)
Players: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, Aryan Juyal, Akash Deep, Himmat Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, Akash Maharaj Singh, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur

Strengths: A formidable batting lineup featuring Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, and David Miller, supported by all-rounders like Mitchell Marsh and spinners like Ravi Bishnoi and Manimaran Siddharth.

Venue and Pitch Conditions

Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Known for its batting-friendly pitches, Eden Gardens has historically produced high-scoring games. Recent T20 stats show an average first-innings score of 192/7 with a run rate of 9.62. The highest target chased here is 262, indicating that big totals are achievable.
Bowling Stats:
- Pace: 56% overs, 105 wickets, average 33.8, economy 10.6
- Spin: 44% overs, 82 wickets, average 27.6, economy 8.5
Key Insight: Spinners are more economical and effective, which could favor KKR’s spin-heavy attack (Narine, Chakaravarthy) over LSG’s pace-reliant options, despite LSG having Bishnoi and Siddharth.

Home Advantage: As KKR’s home ground, Eden Gardens offers familiarity and passionate crowd support, potentially tilting the scales in their favor.

Key Players to Watch

KKR

Venkatesh Iyer (Batter): 285 runs in 10 matches, average 57, strike rate 164.73 – A consistent and aggressive middle-order batter.
Varun Chakaravarthy (Spinner): 16 wickets in 9 matches, economy 6.19 – A match-winner on spinner-friendly tracks.
Andre Russell (All-rounder): 14 wickets in 7 matches, economy 9.77 – A game-changer with bat and ball.

LSG

Nicholas Pooran (Batter): 442 runs in 10 matches, average 55.25, strike rate 204.62 – A destructive force in the middle order.
Rishabh Pant (Batter): Known for aggressive strokeplay, capable of turning games single-handedly.
Ravi Bishnoi (Spinner): 8 wickets in 10 matches, economy 10.34 – Key bowler, though less economical recently.

AI Match Simulation

Let’s simulate the match based on the data and conditions:

Toss: KKR wins the toss and opts to bowl first, leveraging the potential dew factor and Eden Gardens’ chasing-friendly history.
LSG Batting First:
- Powerplay (0-6 overs): Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant start aggressively, scoring 50-60 runs with 1-2 wickets falling (possibly to Nortje or Narine).
- Middle Overs (7-15 overs): KKR’s spinners (Narine and Chakaravarthy) tighten the screws, dismissing Pant and slowing the run rate. David Miller and Aiden Markram stabilize, pushing the score to 130-140 by the 15th over with 4 wickets down.
- Death Overs (16-20 overs): Pooran accelerates, supported by Mitchell Marsh, but Andre Russell and Anrich Nortje strike back. LSG finishes at 185/6, with Pooran unbeaten on 70* and Miller contributing 30.
KKR Chase:
- Powerplay (0-6 overs): Quinton de Kock and Ajinkya Rahane provide a solid start, scoring 55-60 runs for 1 wicket (Rahane falls to Avesh Khan).
- Middle Overs (7-15 overs): Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh consolidate, while Ravi Bishnoi removes de Kock (45 off 30). Sunil Narine’s cameo keeps the required rate in check, reaching 140-3 by the 15th over.
- Death Overs (16-20 overs): Andre Russell (30* off 15) and Rovman Powell finish the job, chasing 186 with 4-5 balls to spare. KKR wins by 6 wickets.

Key Moments: Varun Chakaravarthy’s spell (3/25) restricts LSG, while Russell’s late blitz seals the chase.

AI Prediction

This match is poised to be a close contest. LSG’s batting firepower, led by Pooran and Pant, poses a significant threat, but KKR’s advantages—home ground familiarity, a superior spin attack (Narine and Chakaravarthy), and recent head-to-head success—give them the edge. Their balanced squad, bolstered by Russell’s all-round brilliance and a vociferous Eden Gardens crowd, should see them through.

Final Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders will win the 21st match of IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants in a high-scoring thriller.

Match Info

IPL 2025 Points Table (as of April 7, 2025)

Recent Performance

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

Venue Insight

Squad Overview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Delhi Capitals (DC)

AI Simulation & Prediction

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Phil Salt Career Stats

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Head-to-Head Record

Pitch Report: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Weather: Clear skies, 29°C

MI vs RCB: Predicted Playing XIsMumbai Indians (MI)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

MI vs RCB Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Phil Salt

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MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Suggested Fantasy TeamsTeam 1 (Safe Team)

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Match Information

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Recent Performance

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

Squads

Gujarat Titans (GT)

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

Venue & Conditions

Key Factors

AI Simulation

Scenario 1: GT Bats First

Scenario 2: RR Bats First

Toss Impact

Prediction

Match Information

Current Standings and Recent Performance

Points Table Snapshot

Recent Form

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

Squad Analysis

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Venue and Pitch Conditions

AI and Big Data Simulation

Prediction

SRH vs GT Head-To-Head in IPL

SRH vs GT: Fantasy team

Hot Picks for SRH vs GT Dream11 Team Today

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Gujarat Titans

SRH vs GT: Who’ll win?

Match Information

IPL 2025 Points Table (As of April 5, 2025)

Recent Performance

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): W L W L W

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): W L W L W

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

Squads

MI vs RCB: Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI)

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MI vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Suggested Fantasy Teams
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