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15.04.202515.04.2025 by in di

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, 32nd Match

Delhi Capitals clash with Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025’s Match 32 at Delhi, pitting DC’s batting depth against RR’s spin prowess. Expect a high-scoring thriller with KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal leading the charge.

DC vs RR Match Details:

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 32

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date and Time: 16th April 2025, 7:30 PM

Live Coverage Details: Star Sports Network (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

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Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals : Match Preview

Under the captaincy of Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals plans to execute their strategy by using their home stadium advantage. The batting line-up of Delhi Capitals strengthens through the match experience of KL Rahul combined with the explosive batting talent of Jake Fraser-McGurk. Their solid middle batting group, enhanced by their all-rounder and spinner line-up, becomes more dangerous when playing on familiar fields.

The Rajasthan Royals, under the leadership of their composed captain, Sanju Samson, bring powerful opposition to the field. Jofra Archer’s blazing pace creates havoc with his deliveries, yet Wanindu Hasaranga serves as the middle overs spin specialist for Rajasthan Royals. The batting strength of Yashasvi Jaiswal combined with Riyan Parag’s renewed form gives Rajasthan Royals the capability to fight against Delhi Capitals’ dominant spin bowlers.

The matchup promises intense competition because both sides possess equally impressive teams and strength in their batting and bowling departments. Whether RR or DC dominates the match will depend on their capability to perform under pressure with the spinners.

Delhi Capitals VS Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis:

Delhi Capitals: After a good run DC had its first defeat in IPL 2025. In the recent match against Mumbai Indians, DC lost the game by 12 runs. Despite Karun Nair‘s knock of 89 runs, DC had three back-to-back run-outs in the ending overs which costed them the game. However, as the team is getting ready to face RR they will hopefully forget the past and bounce back to maintain a good form.

Rajasthan Royals: So far in the tournament, RR faced many ups and downs but it looks like they are back on track. RR returned home after a long time. The game against RCB was played at their home ground for the first in IPL 2025. Due to poor bowling, RR had to face defeat. They know how to tackle problems and get out of it. The game against DC is important for the team to get ahead in the points table as MI, SRH, and CSK are all on the same boat.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats and Records

Total Matches: 91
Batting 1st Won: 44
Batting 2nd Won: 46
No Result: 1
Highest Total: 266/7 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
Lowest Total: 44/2 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (DLS method)
Highest Run-chase: 219/6 by Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in 2021
Lowest Total Defended: 143/8 by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2018
Average 1st Innings Score: 169
Average 2nd Innings Score: 153

Delhi Capitals VS Rajasthan Royals : Head-To-Head Record

Played: 29
DC: 14
RR: 15

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DC vs MI: Weather and Pitch Report

Fans will benefit from excellent cricket weather coming from Delhi, as the region is expected to experience temperatures between 26 and 30°C under completely dry conditions. The match area will extend without interruptions because moderate dampness affects athlete stamina. Early in the match the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch allows batters to capitalize through its short boundaries while offering even bounce. The pitch growth gradually slows down, which makes it a favorable contest for spinners to step into play. The game should result in a high-scoring encounter, with 180-200 representing an average score.

Delhi Capitals – Rajasthan Royals Key Points

The Delhi Capitals have won four of their five games in this competition.
The Delhi Capitals have won seven of the last 11 games between these sides.
The Rajasthan Royals have lost four of their six games in this competition.
The Rajasthan Royals have the third-worst net run rate of any side (-0.838).

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Prediction

The Delhi Capitals reeled off four straight wins in a row before getting stopped in their tracks by the Mumbai Indians over the weekend, but they will be determined to get back to the top of the leaderboard in this match.

The Rajasthan Royals have shown glimpses of form this season, but they are still far too inconsistent to start backing with any real confidence just yet. Therefore, Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals prediction is Delhi Capitals wins the match.

DC vs RR Predicted Playing XI

Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact Player: Kumar Kartikeya

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Travis Head

Full Name Travis Michael Head	Born December 29, 1993, Adelaide, South Australia	Age 31y 106d
Batting Style Left hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak	Fielding Position Wicketkeeper
Playing Role Top order Batter		Nationality Australia

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Since Michael Hussey’s retirement, Australia have struggled to find a reliable middle order batsman who can both anchor and finish an innings. A few players have auditioned for the spot, some achieving brief success, but none have maintained consistency over a longer duration. Travis Head is expected to take on that role, and many believe he can become one of the country’s finest middle-order batsmen in limited-overs cricket. His rise to international fame came during the 2015-16 BBL season when he smashed a century to lead the Adelaide Strikers to a stunning victory against the Sydney Sixers. Within weeks, he earned his international debut, getting selected for the T20I series against India at home.

Since his First-class debut in 2011, Head has established himself as a prominent name in the Australian domestic circuit. A graceful stroke maker with immense power, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to pace an innings effectively. Head scored heavily in the Sheffield Shield and Matador Cup, earning the selectors’ attention. Though always on their radar, he secured his breakthrough with a brilliant century in the 2015-16 BBL season. Since then, he has continued to excel, facing few setbacks along the way. His off-spin has added value, often disrupting batsmen’s rhythm, while his fielding prowess has made him a well-rounded asset for white-ball cricket.

But the ball tampering saga opened the doors of Test cricket for the southpaw. He was picked for the tour to the UAE and featured in the couple of Tests. He started off with a duck in his maiden innings but got things back on track in the second innings by scoring a fifty and also playing a pivotal role in ensuring Australia drew that Test in Dubai.

The following Test series was against India and Head started off with a classy fifty in the first Test at Adelaide. But despite getting off to starts in every knock in that series, Head could muster only two fifties. Then Sri Lanka toured down under and Head came to the party with scores of 84, 161 and 59* in the series to ensure he booked a berth in the middle order for Ashes 2019. He continued to be a regular member of Australia across formats and consolidated his place with good performances.

He had a breakout home Ashes series in 2021-22, scoring 357 runs, including two centuries, and was adjudged the Player of the Series. He was also instrumental in Australia’s World Test Championship win over India. His 163 complemented by Steve Smith’s 121 setup a massive 209-run victory for Australia at The Oval.

Aaron Finch’s retirement opened up a spot at the top of the order, and Travis Head seized another opportunity. He solidified his position with strong performances and earned a place in Australia’s squad for the 2023 World Cup as an opener.However, an injury he sustained in a series against South Africa just before the tournament put his participation in jeopardy. Head remained in Australia’s squad despite the injury and missed large parts of it. However, he had a profound impact once he returned to the XI in the latter stages and played an instrumental role in Australia’s 6th World Cup triumph.

Since his First-class debut in 2011, Head has been a standout name in the Australian domestic circuit. A graceful stroke maker with immense power, he has consistently showcased his ability to pace an innings effectively. Head dominated the Sheffield Shield and Matador Cup, piling up runs across seasons to catch the selectors’ attention. Though he was always on their radar, he sealed his breakthrough with a stunning century during the 2015-16 BBL season. Since then, he has rarely looked back, continuing to deliver strong performances. His off-spin, acknowledged as more than handy, has frequently disrupted batsmen’s rhythm, earning him the role of Australia’s fifth bowler. Reliability has been established by him in this department. Additionally, his fielding excellence has been recognized, making him a complete package for white-ball cricket.

IPL Through the Years

In the 2016 and 2017 seasons, Travis Head was part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise. He had largely forgettable seasons, playing just 10 times across two seasons and getting a solitary fifty in those times. Head was released after 2017 and wasn’t in the reckoning for the IPL for many years. He gained some renewed interest post his 2023 World Cup final heroics, and he was roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2024, he formed a lethal combination with Abhishek Sharma. They gave their franchise attacking starts as the duo once chased down a target of 167 against LSG in under 10 overs. Head also scored a quickfire hundred in a game against RCB where his franchise amassed the highest team total ever in IPL – 287. He was retained by the franchise ahead of the 2025 IPL Auctions.

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Travis Head Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	56	93	6	3719	175	42.74	5472	67.96	9	18	453	32	32
ODIs	73	70	7	2767	154*	43.92	2638	104.89	6	17	315	67	17
T20Is	38	37	4	1093	91	33.12	681	160.49	0	5	114	53	8
FC	169	300	18	11375	223	40.33	17923	63.46	24	62	1477	74	83
List A	146	142	11	5815	230	44.38	5552	104.73	15	29	647	138	42
T20s	152	148	17	4150	102	31.67	2766	150.03	2	25	388	197	41

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w
Tests	56	37	855	515	15	4/10	4/10	34.33	3.61	57.0	1
ODIs	73	40	1125	1067	24	4/28	4/28	44.45	5.69	46.8	1
T20Is	38	4	36	56	1	1/16	1/16	56.00	9.33	36.0	0
FC	169	156	6479	4095	69	4/10	4/10	59.34	3.79	93.8	1
List A	146	70	1890	1870	36	4/28	4/28	51.94	5.93	52.5	1
T20s	152	45	455	659	22	3/16	3/16	29.95	8.69	20.6	0

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Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
IPL	2 teams	31	31	4	986	102	36.51	559	176.38	1	7	106	49	4
Major League Cricket	WSF	9	9	2	336	77*	48.00	194	173.19	0	5	40	18	2
Big Bash League	AS	57	55	5	1394	101*	27.88	1069	130.40	1	8	99	61	18
Vitality Blast	3 teams	17	16	2	341	40	24.35	263	129.65	0	0	29	16	9

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	2 teams	31	6	58	113	2	2/30	2/30	56.50	11.68	29.0	0	0	0
Major League Cricket	WSF	9	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
Big Bash League	AS	57	32	342	459	18	3/16	3/16	25.50	8.05	19.0	0	0	0
Vitality Blast	3 teams	17	3	19	31	1	1/20	1/20	31.00	9.78	19.0	0	0	0

Career Information

T20

debut

vs India, Jan 26 at 2016 at Adelaide Oval

Last T20

vs England, Sep 15 at 2024 at Emirates Old Trafford

Test

debut

vs Pakistan, Oct 07 at 2018 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Last Test

vs Sri Lanka, Feb 06 at 2025 at Galle International Stadium

Odi

debut

vs West Indies, Jun 13 at 2016 at Warner Park

Last Odi

vs India, Mar 04 at 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Ipl

debut

vs Mumbai Indians, Apr 20 at 2016 at Wankhede Stadium

Last Ipl

vs Punjab Kings, Apr 12 at 2025 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

FC Matches

Debut

Victoria vs South Aust at Adelaide – February 02 – 05, 2012

Last

Sri Lanka vs Australia at Galle – February 06 – 09, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

NSW vs South Aust at Sydney – February 14, 2013

Last

Australia vs India at Dubai (DICS) – March 04, 2025

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Ajinkya Rahane

Full Name Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane	Born June 06, 1988, Ashwi-KD, Maharashtra	Age 36y 313d
Batting Style Right hand Bat	Bowling Style Right arm Medium	Playing Role Top order Batter

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A dressing room full of tattooed arms, gelled hair, peroxide highlights and dabbing twenty-somethings defines the post-Tendulkar era of Indian cricket. Amidst all the glitter and spunk of the youthful Indian dressing room, a quiet young man of short stature was the unlikely outcast.

From the Dombivli suburb of Mumbai, Ajinkya Rahane was born to middle-class parents, who fully supported his passion for cricket. Due to lack of resources, Rahane had his initiation on a matted wicket in Dombivli, and started to to train with Pravin Amre at the age of 17. Rahane, the squeaky clean kid, took to cricket as if it were a religion and rose through the ranks of junior cricket and into the Ranji fold. In Ranji Trophy too, he excelled and, plundering 1089 runs in his second season and started to knock on the selectors’ doors. However, the great Indian batting order had no space for the young cricketer, and Rahane continued to cruise through Ranji seasons, rupturing old records and churning out centuries day in and day out.

Rahane’s came out on top in his first encounter with international bowlers, easing his way to a 172 in a Duleep Trophy encounter against the likes of England internationals like Liam Plunkett and Graham Onions. Rahane then delivered a critical performance of undeniable prowess when he hammered two hundreds in the emerging players’ tournament in Australia, proving his worth in adverse conditions, and reminded observers of the game of another teen-aged Mumbaikar, with a similarly punchy technique, who had taken a special liking to Australian pitches in 1992…

After his peerless performance in Australia, he was well and truly in the national reckoning. It couldn’t have been timed better; in August 2011, the Indian limited overs side found itself in desperate circumstances after conceding the Test series 0-4 in England. With several players undergoing lack of form and ailing from injuries, Rahane was flown in for the T20Is against England. He responded immediately as a stand-in opener with a fluent 61 on T20I debut and 40 on ODI debut, showing that adaptability was definitely a virtue that he could be entrusted with. A compact technique was the call of the hour and he definitely had the skills to encounter the late movement, as opposed to several of his technically-inferior compatriots. However, he soon started a bench-warming spree that would last a few months after the regulars returned for the home season.

Following the retirement of stalwarts like VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid, the Indian selectors started the process of blooding the youngsters for the big stage. After a year in and out of the team, and 16 months on the bench, an injury to Shikhar Dhawan finally got Rahane the most desirable piece of attire in Indian cricket – Test cap number 278.

After a poor outing on Test debut, Rahane marked the beginning becoming India’s most versatile and most needed player – their saviour in foreign conditions. On Boxing Day 2013, walked into Kingsmead at 199-4. Amidst a late-order collapse, he batted with the tail to end up on 51*, having countered a fiery Dale Steyn, Morne Morkel and Vernon Philander on a tricky surface to stretch the first-innings total to 334. In the second innings, with India reeling at 71-4, still trailing by 95 runs, Rahane scored a fluent 96 in a lone effort to rescue his team and emancipate them from their drought of away victories. He ensured that South Africa batted again, but only managed to stretch the lead to 58. India went on to lose the match, and the series, but they had unearthed a gem of an overseas player.

His technical nous, balance at the crease, and his compact technique were exemplary as he effortlessly checked his drives and played late without the wristy bottom-hand drive – a virtue lacking in most subcontinental batsmen of the generation. He had a pronounced forward movement and a front-on stance which was instrumental in making him a good short ball player – another skill most of his compatriots lacked.

Ajinkya Rahane emerged as India’s most accomplished batsman overseas during the 2013/14 season, alongside Murali Vijay. After missing out in Durban, he scored his maiden century in Wellington on a challenging seaming track. At Lord’s, Rahane played a pivotal role in India’s first victory at the venue in 28 years, crafting a composed 103 and etching his name on the honours board. His technical brilliance shone through as he weathered England’s storm in the last three Tests, standing firm amidst adversity. Later that year, Rahane delivered a masterful 147 on a bouncy MCG pitch during the Boxing Day Test against Australia, forging a monumental 262-run partnership with Virat Kohli. This innings followed an impressive 81 on a testing Gabba surface. Through his consistency and resilience, Rahane cemented his reputation as the rock of India’s middle order, excelling under pressure in diverse conditions worldwide.

After his hundred at Kingston in August 2016, Rahane now had a hundred in every Test-playing nation he had played in, except South Africa where he had a 96, and Bangladesh where he had a 98. However, despite being having an unrivaled away record relative to his peers, Rahane had a surprisingly poor record at home. He put all the naysayers to rest by stroking his way to two hundreds in the Delhi Test against South Africa in 2015, wrapping up a dominating win in the series against the Proteas.

Despite being a key figure in India’s Test lineup, Ajinkya Rahane faced inconsistency in ODIs. His determination earned him a spot in the 2015 World Cup, where he played a match-winning 79 against South Africa, securing India’s maiden World Cup victory over the Proteas. However, his ODI career hit a roadblock later that year when he was dropped due to a high dot-ball percentage, paving his transition into a Test specialist role. Even with limited chances, Rahane excelled as an injury replacement, topping India’s run charts during the 2017 ODI series in the West Indies. Yet, Rohit Sharma’s return and the established opening pair of Dhawan and Rohit left little room for him. Despite sporadic opportunities, Rahane’s adaptability and grit ensured impactful performances whenever called upon, reinforcing his reputation as a dependable match-winner under pressure, ready to deliver when it mattered most.

Rahane saw a bit of a dip in form during the Ranji Trophy season of 2017/18, as Mumbai uncharacteristically failed to get past the quarter-final stages, scoring his first duck in Ranji cricket since 2008. His run of poor form lasted alarmingly long as he failed to make any significant contribution in the home series against a scarcely competent Sri Lankan bowling line-up. After a barren run which saw him go 15 Tests without a ton, Rahane was dropped from the Indian team after the away series in South Africa in 2022.

IPL through the years

In the initial years, Ajinkya Rahane played for his native franchise, the Mumbai Indians. As he was a rookie uncapped player at that point, not many opportunities arrived and it was not until his shift to Rajasthan Royals that Rahane started to show consistency in the IPL. A steady opener who can find the gaps in the Powerplay and consolidate thereafter, he became one of the vital cogs around which the Royals batting revolved. The 2012 season was his breakthrough year in the tournament, amassing over 550 runs at a healthy strike rate, including his maiden IPL century. In fact, the years 2012-16 saw Rahane cementing his position as one of the most consistent performers in the tournament’s history.

The 2017 season saw him struggle throughout the tournament, resulting in his worst-ever tally since 2014 as a senior cricketer. The story was pretty similar in 2018 too, with the burden of captaincy further proving difficult for Rahane to handle. He opened the innings for a major part of the tournament but with his form a concern, he even shifted to number three to allow the more aggressive Rahul Tripathi to partner Jos Buttler at the top. As time went by, Rahane’s IPL career too came towards a grinding halt, but being a champion player, he resurrected his batting style during the 2023 tournament after being a surprise pick by the Chennai Super Kings.

Scoring 326 runs at a strike rate of 172.48, Ajinkya Rahane played a pivotal role in Chennai Super Kings’ 5th IPL title. However, a subdued performance the following season saw him dropped ahead of the 2025 auctions. For many, it might have signaled the end, but Rahane bounced back, leading Mumbai to victory in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Leading from the front, he amassed 469 runs, proving his mettle and silencing critics. His stellar performances caught Kolkata Knight Riders’ attention, who took a chance on him in the 2025 auctions. Backed by his recent form, KKR named him captain for the season, reaffirming Rahane’s enduring class and leadership. Despite challenges, Rahane showcased resilience, using setbacks as stepping stones to revive his career, proving he still had much to offer in cricket’s dynamic landscape.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Impact on His IPL Team

Leadership and Team Contribution: Rahane is a natural leader. He has led Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Supergiant in the past. He is calm, composed and knows how to handle pressure. With KKR looking for a steady hand, he is expected to be their captain in IPL 2025.
Role in High-Pressure Matches: Rahane has played some fantastic innings under pressure. His 98 in IPL 2012, his stunning century in the same season, and his 2023 performances for CSK showed that he can deliver when it matters most. In 2019, he was RR’s highest run-scorer.

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Ajinkya Rahane Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct
Tests	85	144	12	5077	188	38.46	10256	49.50	12	26	578	35	102
ODIs	90	87	3	2962	111	35.26	3767	78.63	3	24	293	33	48
T20Is	20	20	2	375	61	20.83	331	113.29	0	1	32	6	16
FC	201	340	30	14000	265*	45.16	26309	53.21	41	59	1687	99	220
List A	192	187	15	6853	187	39.84	–	–	10	49	–	–	90
T20s	277	261	25	7056	105*	29.89	5663	124.59	2	50	711	173	119

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Tests	85	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
ODIs	90	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20Is	20	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
FC	201	9	108	75	0	–	–	–	4.16	–	0	0	0
List A	192	2	42	43	3	2/36	2/36	14.33	6.14	14.0	0	0	0
T20s	277	1	6	5	1	1/5	1/5	5.00	5.00	6.0	0	0	0

Ajinkya Rahane T20 Stats

Batting & Fielding

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
IPL	6 teams	191	177	18	4846	105*	30.47	3893	124.47	2	32	496	116	74	0
Champions League	RR	6	6	1	288	70	57.60	242	119.00	0	4	27	7	0	0

Bowling

Tournament	Teams	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
IPL	6 teams	191	1	6	5	1	1/5	1/5	5.00	5.00	6.0	0	0	0
Champions League	RR	6	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Debut/Last Matches of Ajinkya Rahane

Test Matches

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Debut

India vs Australia at Delhi – March 22 – 24, 2013

Last

West Indies vs India at Port of Spain – July 20 – 24, 2023

ODI Matches

Debut

England vs India at Chester-le-Street – September 03, 2011

Last

South Africa vs India at Centurion – February 16, 2018

T20 International Matches

Debut

England vs India at Manchester – August 31, 2011

Last

West Indies vs India at Lauderhill – August 28, 2016

FC Matches

Debut

Mumbai vs Karachi Urba at Karachi – September 08 – 11, 2007

Last

Vidarbha vs Mumbai at Nagpur – February 17 – 21, 2025

List A Matches

Debut

Delhi vs Mumbai at Delhi – March 18, 2007

Last

Somerset vs Leics at Taunton – August 18, 2024

T20 Matches

Debut

Baroda vs Mumbai at Wankhede – April 03, 2007

Last

CSK vs KKR at Chennai – April 11, 2025

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IPL 2025:31th MATCH PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction

IPL 2025: 31th match, PBKS is set to face off against Kolkata Knight Riders in what promises to be an intriguing clash.

Match Info

Match	PBKS vs KKR, Match 31, Indian Premier League,T20
Date	Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Time	7:30 pm IST
Venue	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

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On Tuesday, we head to the New PCA Cricket Stadium to see the Punjab Kings take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in match 31 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. PBKS are in sixth place in the standings, while KKR are fourth. Let’s get into the match prediction.

After storming out of the blocks with back-to-back victories at the start of the season, the Punjab Kings will now be looking to bounce back to winning ways after an eight-wicket loss to the Sunrisers on Saturday.

SRH chased down Punjab’s massive 245/6 target, but the Kings will take many positives from that match – particularly the fact that it was the fourth time they surpassed 200 runs this season.

Shreyas Iyer delivered another impressive knock of 82 in just 36 deliveries against SRH. PBKS will now be looking for major improvement from their bowlers in this one.

Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have been a mixed bag this season, but they enter this match after demolishing the Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets on Friday.

Sunil Narine came to life for the first time this season against CSK, bagging 3/13 with the ball before smashing 44 runs in just 18 deliveries to help his side wrap up the win in just 10.1 overs.

PBKS vs KKR Team Analysis:

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings have had a mixed run of form in the tournament, including brilliant performances in some matches. They are currently placed in the sixth spot on the tournament’s points table, with three wins and two defeats in their five games so far, and six points. A win in this game will help them move to the fifth spot in the tournament standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders: Speaking of the defending champions, KKR, they are in fifth place on the tournament’s points table. Ajinkya Rahane’s men have won and lost three games each in their six matches so far, earning six points. They will aim to win this game and move to the fourth spot in the points tally, surpassing the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Head to Head Records

In the 33 matches played against each other, Kolkata Knight Riders have won 21, while Punjab Kings could secure the victory in only 12.

Stat	Punjab Kings (PBKS)	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Total Matches Played	33	33
Wins	12	21
No Result	0	0
Win Batting 1st	6	12
Win Chasing	6	9
Highest Total	262/2	261/6
Lowest Total	119	79
Highest Successful Chase	262	200
Lowest Total Defended	116	140
Most Runs (Player)	KL Rahul (317 runs)	Gautam Gambhir (492 runs)
Highest Individual Score	Wriddhiman Saha (115*)	Manish Pandey (94)
Most Wickets (Player)	Piyush Chawla (24 wickets)	Sunil Narine (34 wickets)
Best Bowling Figures	Sandeep Sharma (4/25)	Sunil Narine (5/19)

Last 5 Encounters

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS Method).
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets

PBKS vs KKR – Highest Total

PBKS: 262

KKR: 261

PBKS vs KKR – Lowest Total

PBKS: 119

KKR: 109

PBKS vs KKR – Highest Individual Scores

PBKS: Wriddhiman Saha – 115*

KKR: Manish Pandey – 94

PBKS vs KKR – Best Bowling Figure

PBKS: Sandeep Sharma 4/25

KKR: Sunil Narine 5/19

PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report

ere’s what to expect from the pitch and match-day atmosphere for this thrilling PBKS vs KKR encounter:

Pitch Behaviour	Bowling-friendly
Highest IPL Score	192
Best Suited for	Pace Bowling
Winning Percentage	52% (Chasing team)

The New Chandigarh Stadium has historically provided ample support for pace bowlers, with good bounce and movement early on. Seamers who hit the right lengths can trouble batters, making stroke play challenging in the initial overs.

As the match progresses, batters will need to apply themselves to build an innings, while spinners might come into play in the later stages. With a competitive pitch on offer, both teams will need smart strategies to gain the upper hand.

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PBKS vs KKR Weather Report:

Rain is not expected to play spoilsport during the PBKS vs KKR game on Tuesday, with a maximum temperature of 38°C and a minimum of 25°C.

Punjab Kings Squad

Batters – Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh

Pace bowling all-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Suryansh Shedge

Spin bowling all-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan

Kolkata Knight Riders

Batters – Rinku Singh, Ajinkya Rahane (C) , Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey

Fast-bowling all-rounders – Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh

Spin-bowling all-rounders – Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali

Wicketkeepers – Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Luvnith Sisodia

Pacers – Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik

Spinners – Varun Chakaravarthy, Mayank Markande

Tactical Analysis

PBKS Strategy:
- PBKS will aim to post a big total if they bat first, relying on their power hitters to dominate the opposition.
- They need to ensure their middle order contributes significantly to avoid collapsing after the powerplay.
KKR Strategy:
- KKR will look to capitalize on their strong middle order and finishers to chase down any target.
- Their bowlers will focus on restricting PBKS in the powerplay and middle overs.

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction

While the Kolkata Knight Riders secured a commanding victory over CSK last time out, it is worth bearing in mind that the men in yellow have been in dismal form this season, so take that win with a pinch of salt.

Despite coming up on the wrong side of a couple of results this year, the Punjab Kings look a much better side than in previous seasons, and if they post another big target here, we feel KKR may struggle to chase it down. Our Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders prediction is Punjab Kings wins the match.

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IPL 2025 Match 29: DC vs MI CLASH

IPL 2025 Match 29: DC vs MI MATCH : Bruised MI face DC juggernaut at high-scoring Kotla.

DC vs MI Match Details

Match	Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Match 29, IPL 2025
Venue	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date & Time	Sunday, April 13, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Delhi Capitals (DC) will clash with Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-voltage encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, the 13th of April. Capitals have been the best side in the tournament so far and won all their four encounters. MI, on the other hand, are languishing in the bottom half and have won just one solitary match from five appearances this season. The top-order has not fired and their combined batting average of 20.3 is the worst in the tournament. The bowling has also lacked the zip and venom in the powerplay and been very expensive conceding at 10.4 per over in the first 6 overs.

We look at the rivalry between the two big franchises, the players to watch out for and the match-ups, the numbers which stand out in the different phases of play and who is likely to come out triumphant in the high-octane encounter.

Pitch and conditions

Delhi is the highest-scoring venue since last year. That shouldn’t change at all unless the hosts tactically want it to be lower-scoring and can influence the groundsmen to do so. There was a dust storm in Delhi two days before the match, bringing down the temperatures a little, but don’t expect any rain or much respite from the heat.

Key stats

MI lead the head-to-head between these two sides 19-16. At home, though, DC are 9-5 against MI.
In the last match, Trent Boult took a first-over wicket for the 31st time in the IPL, four clear of Bhuvneshwar Kumar at No. 2 on that list. In all T20 cricket, Boult is fifth, behind Shaheen Shah Afridi, David Willey, Bhuvneshwar and Mohammad Amir.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	35
Won by Delhi Capitals	16
Won by Mumbai Indians	19
Tied	00
No Result	00
First-ever Fixture	May 04, 2008
Most-recent Fixture	April 27, 2024

Probable Playing X11s (including Impact Player)

DC: 1 Jake Fraser-McGurk, 2 Faf du Plessis, 3 Abishek Porel, 4 KL Rahul, 5 Tristan Stubbs, 6 Axar Patel, 7 Ashutosh Sharma, 8 Vipraj Nigam, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Mitchell Starc, 11 Mohit Sharma, 12 Mukesh Kumar

MI: 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Ryan Rickelton, 3 Tilak Varma, 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Will Jacks, 6 Hardik Pandya, 7 Naman Dhir, 8 Deepak Chahar, 9 Mitchell Santner, 10 Trent Boult, 11 Jasprit Bumrah, 12 Vignesh Puthur

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Runs (T20)

Player	MAT	RUNS	SR	6s
1. Nicholas Pooran	6	349	215.43	31
2. Sai Sudharsan	6	329	151.61	13
3. Mitchell Marsh	5	265	180.27	15
4. Shreyas Iyer	5	250	208.33	20
5. Jos Buttler	6	218	157.97	9
6. Travis Head	6	214	186.09	9
7. Shubman Gill	6	208	149.64	6
8. Ajinkya Rahane	6	204	154.55	13
9. Aiden Markram	6	202	153.03	9
10. Surya Kumar Yadav	5	199	150.76	8

Players To Watch Out For

Hardik Pandya (MI)

Hardik Pandya has been in fine form with the bat and ball for Mumbai Indians but still not been able to take them over the line in close chases in the last couple of matches. He hammered a stunning 42 off just 15 deliveries against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede but the team still fell short of the 222-run target and went down by 12 runs. Hardik’s unbeaten cameo of 28 off just 16 deliveries wasn’t good enough in the 203-run chase against Lucknow Super Giants as they had again fallen short by 12 runs. The MI skipper is also the joint second-highest wicket-taker of the season with 10 wickets at 12 apiece.

Vignesh Puthur (MI)

Chinaman, Vignesh Puthur, has stepped up and delivered when some bigwigs have failed to live up to their billing this season. The left-arm wrist spinner has bagged six wickets in four matches and been restrictive with an economy of 8.5 per over. Puthur’s best performance came against Chennai Super Kings when he returned with 3/32 in his 4 overs.

KL Rahul (DC)

KL Rahul is the leading scorer for Capitals with 185 runs in three innings at a strike rate of close to 170. His highest impact performance came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru when he weathered the initial storm and smashed a magnificent unbeaten 93 off just 53 deliveries to take his franchise to a six-wicket win at the Chinnaswamy. Rahul has been a run-machine in the IPL and scored in excess of 600 in four of five seasons between 2018 and 2022. Remarkably, when Rahul scores 50-plus at a strike rate of 150-plus (as he did in DC vs RCB) his franchise wins 71.4% of the matches (15 of 21)!

Mitchell Starc (DC)

Mitchell Starc has been a revelation for Capitals and is their leading wicket-taker this season with 9 wickets in four matches at an average of 15.4 and strike rate of 9.8. Starc returned with a fifer against Sunrisers Hyderabad and has been very effective in the death overs – he has picked 4 wickets at an economy of 7.87 in the final four overs this season.

Indian Premier League 2025 Top Wicket Taker (T20)

Player	MAT	WK	BBI	SR
1. Noor Ahmad	6	12	4/18	10.00
2. Shardul Thakur	6	11	4/34	11.45
3. Prasidh Krishna	6	10	3/24	13.80
4. Sai Kishore	6	10	3/30	11.90
5. Mohammed Siraj	6	10	4/17	14.40
6. Hardik Pandya	4	10	5/36	8.40
7. Syed Khaleel Ahmed	6	10	3/29	13.80
8. Josh Hazlewood	6	9	3/21	14.56
9. Mitchell Starc	4	9	5/35	9.78
10. Kuldeep Yadav	4	8	3/22	12.00

Venue Stats – Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

The average total batting first in Delhi since IPL 2021 is 199.
The average total chasing at the venue since IPL 2021 is 182.
The team batting first has won nine encounters in Delhi while the team chasing has been victorious in seven matches out of a total of 16 at the venue since IPL 2021.
The spinners have outshone the pacers in Delhi and have a better average (29.4 vs 34.7), strike rate (20.1 vs 20.8) and economy rate (8.8 vs 10) since IPL 2021.

Powerplay & Death Over Stats

Trent Boult has bagged the most wickets in the powerplay since 2021 in the IPL (39).
Suryakumar Yadav has a strike rate of 230 in the final 4 overs in the IPL since 2021.
Jasprit Bumrah has an economy of 6.2 in the powerplay since IPL 2024.
Mitchell Santner has an economy rate of 6.5 in the middle overs in the IPL.
Mitchell Starc has bagged 26 wickets at a strike rate of just under 10 at an economy of 8.9 in the last 4 overs in the IPL.
Kuldeep Yadav has bagged 20 wickets in the middle overs since IPL 2024 – second-most after Varun Chakravarthy.

MATCH-UPS

– KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah

Innings – 13

Balls – 117

Runs – 146

Strike Rate – 124.8

Dismissals – 2

– Faf du Plessis vs Trent Boult

Innings – 14

Balls – 98

Runs – 109

Strike Rate – 111.2

Dismissals – 4

– Hardik Pandya vs Kuldeep Yadav

Innings – 5

Balls – 32

Runs – 42

Strike Rate – 131.25

Dismissals – 0

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Sixes (T20)

Player	MAT	6s	HS	SR
1. Nicholas Pooran	6	31	87	215.43
2. Shreyas Iyer	5	20	97	208.33
3. Mitchell Marsh	5	15	81	180.27
4. Priyansh Arya	5	15	103	220.45
5. Ajinkya Rahane	6	13	61	154.55
6. Sai Sudharsan	6	13	82	151.61
7. Riyan Parag	6	12	43	155.66
8. Aniket Verma	6	12	74	183.12
9. Sunil Narine	5	11	44	189.39
10. Quinton De Kock	6	11	97	141.00

Match Predictions

Toss Prediction

Delhi Capitals

Who will score most runs

Suryakumar Yadav (MI)

KL Rahul (DC)

Who will pick most wickets

Jasprit Bumrah (MI)

Kuldeep Yadav (DC)

Win Prediction %

Mumbai Indians to win

DC – 44.27%
MI – 55.73%

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IPL 2025 Match 30: LSG vs CSK CLASH

IPL 2025 Match 30: LSG vs CSK.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow in Match 30 of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.

Match Details

Match	Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 30
Venue	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time	Monday, April 14, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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t has been a disastrous start for the five-time champions – they have lost five of their six encounters and are all but out of the competition. The batting has looked lacklustre and well below par. CSK have the second-worst batting average (24.1) and the worst strike rate (131.8) in the tournament. To make matters worse for them, their skipper and batting talisman, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has been ruled out of the edition after suffering an elbow injury against Rajasthan Royals.

LSG have built some sort of momentum winning their last three encounters. Overall, they have won four of their six encounters this season. Nicholas Pooran has been outstanding with the bat and is the highest impact batter of the edition thus far. However, the bowling has lacked a bit of zip and venom with no world-class pacers in the unit. LSG’s economy rate of 10.2 is the second-worst this season.

We look at the rivalry between CSK and LSG, the players to watch out for and the match-ups, the numbers which stand out in the different phases of play and who is likely to come out triumphant in the high-octane encounter.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings Team Analysis:

Lucknow Super Giants: LSG is on a great run as the team has won two back-to-back games in a row which boosts the confidence of the team while facing CSK. In the last game of the top order for LSG again performed well due to which the team defeated GT by 6 wickets. Nicholas Pooran’s strong performance with bat helps LSG in winning games and the team will strongly be dependent on him for the game against CSK.

Chennai Super Kings: CSK is dealing with some major problems this season as the formula is not working for them. Since Ruturaj Gaikwad is ruled of the IPL 2025 it is hard to fill his shoes. The top order looks in struggle and is not up to the mark. While the middle order does not show intent and lacks in taking charge of the game. However, MS Dhoni will be leading the side again and hopes to change the path of CSK if the team wants to enter playoffs.

LSG vs CSK Pitch Report

The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow pitch will favour the batters. Chasing will be easier, so the captain who wins the toss should look to bowl first. Anything over 220 will be considered to be a good total in the first innings.

LSG vs CSK Weather Report.

The weather in Lucknow is expected to be hot and dry, with no rain forecasted forthe match day. The temperature is likely to hover around 30-33 degrees Celsius,providing a challenging environment for the players. The conditions are expected tobe hazy, which might affect visibility slightly.

Head-to-Head Record.

LSG and CSK have played five matches against each other so far, with the former winning three and the latter one.

Matches	5
Won by Lucknow Super Giants	3
Won by Chennai Super Kings	1
No Result	01
First Played	March 31, 2022 – LSG won
Last Played	April 23, 2024 – LSG won.

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Probable Playing XIIs (including Impact Player)

LSG: 1 Mitchell Marsh, 2 Aiden Markram, 3 Nicholas Pooran, 4 Abdul Samad, 5 Ayush Badoni, 6 David Miller, 7 Rishabh Pant, 8 Shardul Thakur, 9 Ravi Bishnoi, 10 Akash Deep, 11 Avesh Khan, 12 Digvesh Rathi

CSK: 1 Rachin Ravindra, 2 Devon Conway, 3 Rahul Tripathi, 4 Vijay Shankar, 5 Shivam Dube, 6 Ravindra Jadeja, 7 MS Dhoni, 8 R Ashwin, 9 Noor Ahmad, 10 Matheesha Pathirana, 11 Khaleel Ahmed, 12 Deepak Hooda.

Players To Watch Out For.

Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra, despite a modest IPL season with 149 runs at a strike rate of 126.3, remains a formidable batsman, especially against spin (strike rate 140). His top performance was a 65-run knock against Mumbai Indians. A standout performer for New Zealand, he excelled in the 2023 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy.

Noor Ahmad (CSK)
Despite his team’s shambolic performance so far, Noor Ahmad has been the silver lining in their campaign and is still the leading wicket-taker of the season with 12 dismissals in six matches at an average of 13.2, strike rate of 10 and economy of 7.9. His highest impact performance came against Mumbai Indians when he returned with 4-18 to restrict the five-time champions to just 155. Noor has the third-highest wickets in the middle overs after Rashid Khan and Wanindu Hasaranga in T20 cricket since 2023.

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

Nicholas Pooran is in red-hot form in IPL 2025 and is the leading scorer with a whopping 349 runs in six innings at a stunning strike rate of 215.4 – the best in the season too for all batters who have scored a minimum of 100 runs! Pooran has scored big runs, consistently and at an alarming scoring rate and that has made him not only the highest impact batter but also the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the tournament so far! The stylish left-hander smashed a magnificent 61 off just 34 deliveries in the 181-run chase against Gujarat Titans in LSG’s last encounter in Lucknow. The highlight of his batting has been the clean striking – Pooran has clobbered 31 sixes in IPL 2025 which is more than double than Mitchell Marsh (who is at number 2 on the list). He has been brutal against pace (strike rate of 173) and sensational against spin (strike rate of 272.5)!

Shardul Thakur (LSG)
Shardul Thakur is the second-highest wicket-taker of IPL 2025 with 11 dismissals in six matches at a strike rate of 11.45. Thakur has picked crucial wickets at critical junctures for the Super Giants and lived up to his tag of a partnership breaker. He has been the most effective in the death overs where he has bagged five wickets at an economy of just under 10!

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Runs (T20)

Player	MAT	RUNS	SR	6s
1. Nicholas Pooran	6	349	215.43	31
2. Sai Sudharsan	6	329	151.61	13
3. Mitchell Marsh	5	265	180.27	15
4. Shreyas Iyer	5	250	208.33	20
5. Jos Buttler	6	218	157.97	9
6. Travis Head	6	214	186.09	9
7. Shubman Gill	6	208	149.64	6
8. Ajinkya Rahane	6	204	154.55	13
9. Aiden Markram	6	202	153.03	9
10. Surya Kumar Yadav	5	199	150.76	8

Powerplay & Death Over Stats
– Noor Ahmad has bagged 15 wickets at a strike rate of 19 and economy of 7.9 in the middle overs since IPL 2024.
– Rachin Ravindra has a strike rate of 140 against spin in the IPL.
– Mitchell Marsh has a strike rate of 166 in the PP in all T20 cricket since 2023.
– Nicholas Pooran has a strike rate of 185 in the middle overs since IPL 2023.

Venue Stats – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
– The average score batting first at the venue is 172.
– The average score chasing is 158 in Lucknow.
– It is neck to neck for the team batting first and team chasing in Lucknow with both winning 8 matches each.
– Spinners enjoy bowling at the venue and have an average of 27.9, strike rate of 21.8 and economy of 7.7 in Lucknow in the IPL.

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Sixes (T20)

Player	MAT	6s	HS	SR
1. Nicholas Pooran	6	31	87	215.43
2. Shreyas Iyer	5	20	97	208.33
3. Mitchell Marsh	5	15	81	180.27
4. Priyansh Arya	5	15	103	220.45
5. Ajinkya Rahane	6	13	61	154.55
6. Sai Sudharsan	6	13	82	151.61
7. Aniket Verma	6	12	74	183.12
8. Sunil Narine	5	11	44	189.39
9. Riyan Parag	5	11	43	160.71
10. Quinton De Kock	6	11	97	141.00

MATCH-UPS

– Rachin Ravindra vs Spin in T20s since 2023
Innings – 31
Balls – 214
Runs – 308
Strike Rate – 143.9
Dismissals – 12

– Nicholas Pooran vs Noor Ahmad in T20s
Innings – 5
Balls – 26
Runs – 13
Strike Rate – 50
Dismissals – 2

– Mitchell Marsh vs Pace in T20s since 2024
Innings – 23
Dismissals – 15
Runs – 494
Strike Rate – 168
Average – 33

– Aiden Markram vs Khaleel Ahmed in IPL
Innings – 2
Balls – 12
Runs – 12
Strike Rate – 100
Dismissals – 1

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Indian Premier League 2025 Top Wicket Taker (T20)

Player	MAT	WK	BBI	SR
1. Noor Ahmad	6	12	4/18	10.00
2. Shardul Thakur	6	11	4/34	11.45
3. Prasidh Krishna	6	10	3/24	13.80
4. Sai Kishore	6	10	3/30	11.90
5. Mohammed Siraj	6	10	4/17	14.40
6. Hardik Pandya	4	10	5/36	8.40
7. Syed Khaleel Ahmed	6	10	3/29	13.80
8. Mitchell Starc	4	9	5/35	9.78
9. Kuldeep Yadav	4	8	3/22	12.00
10. Varun Chakaravarthy	6	8	3/22	17.25

Match Predictions

Toss Prediction
Chennai Super Kings

Who will score most runs
Aiden Markram (LSG)
Rachin Ravindra (CSK)

Who will pick most wickets
Digvesh Rathi (LSG)
Noor Ahmad (CSK)

Match Prediction
LSG – 47.31 %
CSK – 52.69 %

Indian Premier League 2025 Points until 12th Apr.

Indian Premier League	Played	Win	Loss	Pts
Delhi Capitals	4	4	0	8
Gujarat Titans	6	4	2	8
Lucknow Super Giants	6	4	2	8
Kolkata Knight Riders	6	3	3	6
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	5	3	2	6
Punjab Kings	5	3	2	6
Rajasthan Royals	5	2	3	4
Sunrisers Hyderabad	6	2	4	4
Mumbai Indians	5	1	4	2
Chennai Super Kings	6	1	5	2

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IPL 2025: Match 28, RR vs RCB Match Prediction

Rajasthan Royals will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday, April 13.

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash — RR vs RCB clash

Match Overview

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 28 of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. Royals have lost three of their five matches this season and haven’t been able to build any sort of momentum into their campaign.

The batting has lacked the firepower at the top of the order while the fast bowling has sorely missed a world-class performer this season. The Challengers, on the other hand, have won three of their five encounters. The top-order has fired for them while the pacers have also done their job with the ball.However, RCB do not have a world-class spinner in their contingent and that may haunt them in the second half of the tournament.

We look at the rivalry between the two franchises, the players to watch out for and the match-ups, the numbers which stand out in the different phases of play and who is likely to come out triumphant in the high-octane encounter.

The Royals started their campaign with two consecutive defeats. However, they bounced back with back-to-back wins against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. In their most recent fixture, the inaugural champions suffered a crushing 58-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The Sanju Samson-led side would want to get back to winning ways on Sunday.

Meanwhile, RCB are placed at No. 4 on the points table, having registered three wins and two defeats from five games. They are coming into this clash on the back of a six-wicket defeat at home against Delhi Capitals where their former player KL Rahul played a match-winning innings to help the visitors chase down a 164-run target with consummate ease.

RR vs RCB Match Details

Match	Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 28, IPL 2025
Venue	Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Date & Time	Sunday, April 13, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)

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Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	32
Won by Rajasthan Royals	14
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	15
Tied	00
No Result	03
First-ever Fixture	April 26, 2008
Most-recent Fixture	April 06, 2024

TEAMS PREVIEW

Rajasthan Royals Preview

Sanju Samson’s team must put the upset against the Gujarat Titans behind them. They bowled poorly and lost the game by 58 runs. The team has a strong batting lineup, but the bowling attack is inconsistent. It will be a tough challenge for the team against the Royal Challengers in this game. Samson expects a strong show from his bowlers in this game to improve its position on the table.

Sanju Samson must lead from the front and deliver a good start with Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose lack of form hurts the team. The middle order must play aggressively, and the team needs a strong show from Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel. Shimron Hetmyer has done well in the lower middle order, and the team expects him to add quick runs in the game with Shubham Dubey.

Jofra Archer has found his form after struggling in the first few games. The team expects early wickets from him and Fazalhaq Farooqi. The team has struggled in the middle overs and needs good spells from Sandeep Sharma and Maheesh Theekshana. Sandeep Sharma and Riyan Parag must do well in the supporting role as the RCB batters will take them on.

Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey (Impact Player)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview

Rajat Patidar was upset after his team’s loss in the last game against the Delhi Capitals. They had the game in the bag, but they had a poor bowling performance in the death overs, losing the game by 6 wickets. The team has a strong batting lineup, and Patidar expects a better show from his bowlers in this game to move up on the points table.

The side expects fireworks from Virat Kohli and Phillip Salt, as both players are in good form. They must take on Rajasthan’s bowlers, who are low on confidence. The middle order has struggled in a few games, and the team expects Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, and Liam Livingstone to build big partnerships. The team has depth in the batting and expects quick runs from Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, and Tim David.

The bowlers failed to deliver the goods as a group in the last game. The team expects a good start with the new ball from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma must pick wickets in the middle overs and trouble the batters. The side expects a good show in the supporting role from Krunal Pandya and Liam Livingstone.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI:

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

Weather Conditions

We will see clear skies at Jaipur. It will be a good batting surface where batsmen can hit through the line. Bowlers will have a tough time on this wicket and must bowl well to get rewards. The average first-innings score is 161 runs, and team batting first would target 180 plus to feel comfortable on this surface.

RR vs RCB Pitch Report

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, is a batsman’s paradise. The wicket has true bounce and pace, allowing batters to hit through the line. Spinners enjoy bowling on this surface as the ball bounces and turns sharply. It is a tough wicket for the bowlers as the dryness doesn’t offer them much.

Venue Stats – Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.

– The average score batting first at the venue since IPL 2022 is 180.
– The average score chasing at the venue is 163.
– Spinners have got a lot of purchase from the wicket in Jaipur and have an average of 33.3, strike rate of 23.6 and economy of 8.5 at the venue.
– It is even-stevens in Jaipur with the team batting first and the team chasing winning 5 games each since 2022.

TOSS: To Bowl .

Defending scores at this venue is tough. The wicket can be tricky to bat at the start of the game, but the batting conditions improve as the game progresses. The side won’t hesitate to bowl first and aim to restrict the opposition to a small total.

Players To Watch Out For

Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
– 67 (45 balls) vs PBKS in Mullanpur
– Most runs for Royals since IPL 2023
– SR of 160.5 in PP in IPL since 2023
Jofra Archer (RR)
– 3-25 in 4 overs vs PBKS in Mullanpur
– 208 wickets at SR of 17.8 in T20 cricket
– 20 wickets at a strike rate of 16.7 in IPL 2020 (best season)

Virat Kohli (RCB)
– 186 runs at SR of 145.3; 2 fifties
– Leading run-getter in IPL history
– Most hundreds in IPL history (8)

Rajat Patidar (RCB)
– 186 runs at SR of 161.7 this season
– SR of 174 vs spin in IPL
– SR of 158.4 in all T20 cricket

Indian Premier League 2025 Most Runs (T20)

Player	MAT	RUNS	SR	6s
1. Nicholas Pooran	6	288	225.00	24
2. Sai Sudharsan	6	278	151.91	12
3. Mitchell Marsh	5	265	180.27	15
4. Ajinkya Rahane	6	204	154.55	13
5. Jos Buttler	6	202	162.90	9
6. Surya Kumar Yadav	5	199	150.76	8
7. Rajat Patidar	5	186	161.74	9
8. Virat Kohli	5	186	145.31	8
9. KL Rahul	3	185	169.72	10
10. Sanju Samson	5	178	150.85	7

Powerplay & Death Over Stats
– Jaiswal has a strike rate of 160.5 in the powerplay since IPL 2023.
– Shimron Hetmyer has a strike rate of 194.5 in the death overs since IPL 2022.
– Jofra Archer has an economy rate of just 6.1 in the powerplay in the IPL.
– Virat Kohli has a strike rate of 160 in the PP since IPL 2024.

– Tim David has a strike rate of 206.5 in the death overs in the IPL.

– Rajat Patidar has a strike rate of 176 against spin in the IPL.

MATCH-UPS

– Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer in T20 cricket
Innings – 9
Balls – 66
Runs – 86
Strike Rate – 130.3
Dismissals – 0

– Phil Salt vs Maheesh Theekshana in T20 cricket
Innings – 4
Balls – 32
Runs – 51
Strike Rate – 159.4
Dismissals – 1

– Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Josh Hazlewood in T20 cricket
Innings – 2
Balls – 13
Runs – 38
Strike Rate – 292.3
Dismissals – 1

– Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar in T20 cricket
Innings – 18
Balls – 92
Runs – 118
Strike Rate – 128.3
Dismissals – 4

Indian Premier League 2025 Top Wicket Taker (T20)

Player	MAT	WK	BBI	SR
1. Noor Ahmad	6	12	4/18	10.00
2. Sai Kishore	6	10	3/30	11.00
3. Mohammed Siraj	6	10	4/17	12.00
4. Hardik Pandya	4	10	5/36	8.40
5. Syed Khaleel Ahmed	6	10	3/29	13.80
6. Mitchell Starc	4	9	5/35	9.78
7. Shardul Thakur	6	9	4/34	11.89
8. Kuldeep Yadav	4	8	3/22	12.00
9. Varun Chakaravarthy	6	8	3/22	17.25
10. Prasidh Krishna	5	8	3/24	14.25

Match Predictions

Toss Prediction
Rajasthan Royals

Who will score most runs
Sanju Samson (RR)
Phil Salt (RCB)

Who will pick most wickets
Maheesh Theekshana (RR)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RCB)

Win Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win

Win Prediction %
RCB – 55%
RR – 45%

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SRH face PBKS in a clash of contrasting form and fortunes.

Punjab Kings have won three of their four games, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost four on the trot.

SRH vs PBKS Match Details

Match	Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, Match 27, IPL 2025
Venue	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Date & Time	Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)

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Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Punjab Kings in the 27th match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi 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.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the bottom of the points table with four losses and a win in five matches. They lost the previous match against the Gujarat Titans and have now lost their last four games on the trot. They will be keen to bounce back.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings are fourth in the points table with three wins and a loss in four matches. They beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs in the previous match and will be high on confidence. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.

SRH vs PBKS: Head-to-Head and Match Details

Head-to-Head Record: SRH 16 – 7 PBKS
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Date & Time: April 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
Weather: Clear skies with 32°C temperature and 27% humidity
Pitch Report: A batting paradise with even bounce, short boundaries, and a lightning-fast outfield. Expect another high-scoring thriller.

Matches Played	23
Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad	16
Won by Punjab Kings	7
Tied	00
No Result	00
First-ever Fixture	April 19, 2013
Most-recent Fixture	May 19, 2024

SRH vs PBKS Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

As an obvious pick for a batting-friendly venue, the team that wins the toss is expected to opt to bat and rake up a large total, thereby putting pressure on the opposition. Matter-of-factly, the bowlers from either camp are in for a difficult evening. As the match progresses, pacers are also likely to pick up wickets. Chasing big scores hasn’t been easy for SRH, and not batting first will most likely mean trouble for the hosts, who are collapsing in on themselves.

SRH vs PBKS Hyderabad Weather

The good news is that there is no rain forecast for Saturday evening. The temperature is expected to dip below 30 degrees Celsius after hitting 36 or so in the afternoon. There is a negligible chance of rainfall and winds of up to 10 km/hr are expected.

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Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami

Punjab Kings:

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal

Hot Dream11 Picks: Players Who Can Make a Difference

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Heinrich Klaasen – 152 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 165.22. SRH’s lone bright spot with the bat, Klaasen is a must-have in any fantasy lineup.
Mohammad Shami – 5 wickets in 5 matches. Known for his precision in powerplay and death overs, Shami brings high fantasy value.
Travis Head – 148 runs with a blistering 176.19 strike rate. If he fires, SRH could be in the game early.

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer – 168 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of 188.76. He’s been dominant against spin and a reliable fantasy captain pick.
Arshdeep Singh – 6 wickets in 4 matches. His ability to bowl at key moments makes him an automatic inclusion.
Priyansh Arya – 158 runs at 205.19 strike rate. One of IPL 2025’s breakout stars, Arya has been setting the tone at the top.

Harshal Patel had missed the last match for SRH because of an illness, and was replaced by Jaydev Unadkat, who got just two overs. If Harshal is fit again, he should slot right back in for his death bowling and cutters he bangs into the pitch. The bigger question is if they will go back to Zampa and leave out Kamindu Mendis for a better wicket-taking option.

If fit, Harshal Patel will slot back in for Punjab Kings

Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestions

Team 1: Balanced XI

Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan

Batters: Travis Head, Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya

All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Abhishek Sharma

Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Abhishek Sharma

Vice-Captain: Nehal Wadhera

Team 2: Power-Packed XI

Wicketkeepers: Klaasen, Kishan, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Head, Iyer, Arya, Wadhera

All-rounders: Maxwell, Abhishek Sharma

Bowlers: Cummins, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Shreyas Iyer

Vice-Captain: Travis Head

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – Who Has the Edge?

SRH’s erratic top-order and inability to execute plans have hurt them repeatedly. In contrast, PBKS have been clinical in both departments. With form and momentum on their side, Punjab Kings are favorites heading into this contest.

However, in the IPL, unpredictability is the only constant. If Klaasen and Head can fire in tandem and Shami gets early breakthroughs, SRH could flip the script. But as it stands, PBKS look stronger on paper and on form.

SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Differential Picks

Zeeshan Ansari (SRH)

Zeeshan Ansari may have scalped just four wickets in three matches, including a three-wicket haul. But, he’s been SRH’s second-highest wicket-taker this season, only behind Mohammed Shami. Zeeshan has maintained an average of 25 and holds an economy rate of 9.09, better than Shami’s numbers of 31.60 and 9.29, respectively. Back this 25-year-old to help SRH rise in the ranks.

Shashank Singh (PBKS)

The No.7 batter for Punjab Kings has batted in three games so far, and has been unbeaten in all instances. He has made 106 runs, including a half-century. His strike rate of 163.07 shows promise lower down the order. Opted by just 20.45% of the users, Shashank is a differential pick, especially against a talented batting lineup of SRH.

Stats and trivia

The average for Head and Abhishek’s opening stand has fallen sharply from 49.90 last season to 16.80 this IPL.
Kishan has a delicious match-up against two PBKS bowlers. Against Arshdeep Singh, he has struck 31 runs in 15 balls while being dismissed three times. And against Chahal, he strikes at nearly 172 but has also fallen three times to him in 32 balls.
Shreyas Iyer has a strike rate of exactly 200 this IPL.
Maxwell’s highest IPL score (95) was against SRH back in 2014, when he was with the same team, PBKS.

SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Players to Avoid

Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)

Yuzvendra Chahal can be avoided for this match. In four matches, he has taken just one wicket. His average has been an embarrassing 111 and has an unimpressive economy rate of 10.09.

IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Today Match Toss Prediction

Looking at recent toss trends and probability, Punjab Kings are likely to win the toss today.

Toss Insights:

PBKS Toss Won: 3 in 4 Matches(Prefer to Bat First)

SRH Toss Won: 2 in 5 Matches (Mixed Approach)

Likely Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Preferred Toss Decision: Bat First (based on pitch and venue trends)

Today’s Match Prediction

Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and bowl
PP Score – 40-50
PBKS- 200-220
Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match

Scenario 2

Punjab Kings win the toss and bowl
PP score – 50-60
LSG – 180-200
Punjab Kings win the match

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LSG, GT gear up for a top-heavy battle in Lucknow

The performance of new-ball bowlers could have a big say in which direction this game goes.

LSG vs GT Match Details

Match	Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Match 26, IPL 2025
Venue	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date & Time	Saturday, April 12, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST)
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The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is going on in full force, and all the teams are doing their best to win this heart-stopping contest between some of the best cricketers in the world.

Tonight, Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), at Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow. The 26th match of IPL season 18 will begin at 3:30 today, and it will be held at the Super Giants’ home ground in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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GT vs LSG Performance Stats:

As per the performance stats, so far until now, have GT and LSG have faced each other in 5 IPL matches, and the Titans’ have won 4 out of 5 matches, while Super Giants’ has only won 1 out of 5 matches.

Further, In past in 2022 season GT has always beat LSG by a huge margin of runs. And LSG scored well only in 2023 season of IPL. Further, LSG has played 14 matches at their home ground in which they won 7 matches and lost 6 matches. Hence, the winning probability of LSG at their home ground is 60%.

On the other hand, throughout this season GT which is led by Subhman Gill is performing outstanding has won only 4 matches out of 5 matches, and is at 1^st place in the points table. And LSG which is led by Rishabh Pant has won 3 out of 5 matches, and is at 6^th place in the points table. The difference will most likely come from which batting order shines the most. LSG power hitters Nicholas Pooran (Orange cap holder – 288 runs) and Mitchell Marsh have been on a roll in recent games, while GT star talent Sai Sudharshan is close on Pooran’s tail for the Orange cap with 273 from 5 innings.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	5
Won by Lucknow Super Giants	1
Won by Gujarat Titans	4
Tied	00
No Result	00
First-ever Fixture	March 28, 2022
Most-recent Fixture	April 7, 2024

LSG predicted XI

Batting XI: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.

Bowling XI: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep.

Impact sub options: Akash Deep/Mitchell Marsh , Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh.

GT predicted XI

Batting XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Bowling XI: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(wk), Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya/Arshad Khan

Impact sub options: Kulwant Khejroliya, Sherfane Rutherford, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan, Ishant Sharma.

THE SQUADS

Lucknow Super Giants: 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, Digvesh Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Singh, Shamar Joseph, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, RS Hangargekar, Arshin Kulkarni, Matthew Breetzke, Mohsin Khan.

Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan, Gerald Coetzee, Kagiso Rabada, Karim Janat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Jayant Yadav.

The big question

Rashid has bowled only one over in the powerplay so far this season. Marsh, Markram and Pooran have sub-120 strike rates against him, Pooran has even been dismissed twice in 66 balls. Rashid has only started to rediscover his form after a poor start to this season, but should he be brought on to bowl earlier given the strength of LSG’s top order?

In the spotlight – Digvesh Rathi and Prasidh Krishna

Five of Digvesh Rathi‘s seven T20s have come in IPL 2025. His celebrations might have landed him in hot waters but his impact cannot be written off. His economy rate of 7.75 is easily the best of all of LSG’s bowlers so far this season. In LSG’s last game, against Kolkata Knight Riders where 472 runs runs were scored, his economy was 8.25. While Ravi Bishnoi remains the primary legspinner in the side, Rathi’s position is only rising.

Prasidh Krishna‘s pace and height have offered Titans a unique advantage in the middle overs. He has been able to hit the middle of the pitch and get extra bounce to challenge batters on the back foot. He is coming off five wickets in the last games and is a threat to LSG’s middle order.

LSG vs GT Pitch Report

The Ekana Cricket Stadium, home to the Lucknow Super Giants, is known for favouring both batting and bowling lineups. With a total of 18 matches played at the venue, wins have equally been divided for sides that have opted to bat first and second. Being a 3:30 PM fixture, there is expected to be little to zero impact on the new ball. An average expected score of 170 and above can be expected for the opening innings.

LSG vs GT Weather

The weather in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh is expected to be sunny in the morning, with temperatures rising as high as 36 degrees. There is a minimal chance of rain towards the evening around 3 PM with intermittent clouds, as per AccuWeather.

Stats and Trivia

LSG and GT are also the only teams to have scored more than 500 runs in the middle-overs this season
GT, in this phase have lost only 8 wickets, the joint-least with Delhi Capitals
Rashid has dismissed Pant three times and conceded 114 runs in 103 balls across 15 innings. He has a great record against David Miller too, whom he has dismissed 4 times in 59 balls while conceding only 67 runs

Quotes

“The games that we have won, we’ve kind of found ways to win, been under pressure with our bowling and batting at certain stages and getting through that and still winning, so for me that’s the encouraging part for the team.”

LSG batter David Miller on the team’s form

“Ashish Nehra is a very compassionate about the players, and that’s why it seems like [he is animated] from the outside. He cares a lot for people around him. It is good to see the combination of Ashish Nehra and Shubman Gill – they work very well and it’s like hand in glove.”

Gujarat Titans batter M Shahrukh Khan on Ashish Nehra and Shubman Gill.

Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and bowl
PP Score – 45-55
GT – 180-200
Lucknow Super Giants win the match

Gujarat Titans win the toss and bowl
PP score – 50-60
LSG – 185-195
Gujarat Titans win the match

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CSK vs KKR, Match 25 , Prediction, Pitch Preview and Analysis

Match 25 of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be played between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, April 11.

Match Details

Match	Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 25, IPL 2025
Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time	Friday, April 11, 2025, 7:30 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clash with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 25th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, igniting excitement as both teams seek improvement. CSK struggles with a dismal record of just one win and four losses this season. After a promising start, they have spiraled into four consecutive losses, currently sitting in ninth place.

Their latest defeat against Punjab Kings stung as they fell short by 18 runs while chasing a hefty 220-run target, managing only 201-5. The top order, featuring Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and Ruturaj Gaikwad, has faltered, being overly cautious during the powerplay and increasing pressure on the middle order. Additionally, Ashwin and Jadeja have struggled to contain runs, leaving Pathirana vulnerable and inconsistent.

In contrast, KKR aims to break their stop-start momentum with two wins and three losses. They nearly pulled off an incredible chase of 239 in their last match, missing it by just four runs. After a strong start at 162-2 in 13 overs, they collapsed under pressure, feeling they should have claimed victory.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane sparked hope with a dynamic 61 off 35 balls, while Venkatesh Iyer (45 off 29) and Sunil Narine (30 off 13) provided valuable support. Rinku Singh’s explosive 38* off 15 kept them in the hunt, but it ultimately fell short. Their bowling faced challenges in that high-scoring affair, yet the upcoming pitch at Chidambaram Stadium may work in their favor. Both teams look to bounce back, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter!

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played	29
Won by Chennai Super Kings	19
Won by Kolkata Knight Riders	10
Tied	00
No Result	00
First-ever Fixture	April 26, 2008
Most-recent Fixture	April 8, 2024

Last 5 meetings for CSK vs kkr

Chennai Super Kings won – 3 Kolkata Knight Riders won – 2

CSK vs KKR IPL 2025: Key Battles

The clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcases two star Indian captains: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ajinkya Rahane. Gaikwad stands as CSK’s second-highest run-scorer this season, while Rahane leads KKR in runs. Fans should watch closely as these two players battle for supremacy at the crease. Who anchors better and scores more will determine a crucial aspect of the match.

MS Dhoni, CSK’s legendary player, faces intense scrutiny for not batting higher up the order and for lacking the power hitting that once defined his game. His consistent struggle against mystery spinners, particularly Sunil Narine, adds another layer of intrigue. Even in his prime, Dhoni found it challenging to tackle Narine. The spectators will keenly observe whether Dhoni can pass the Narine test this time around.

Rachin Ravindra, CSK’s highest run-getter in IPL 2025, knows the Indian conditions well but faces a stern test against Varun Chakaravarthy. As KKR’s leading wicket-taker this season, Chakaravarthy has proven tough for many batsmen. Ravindra’s ability to tackle such a formidable spinner could significantly impact CSK’s batting performance, making this duel one to watch.

The battles within this match extend beyond the players, influencing the momentum of both teams. As each player seeks to assert dominance, fans will enjoy a thrilling contest filled with skill, strategy, and excitement. The outcome of these key matchups could very well determine which team emerges victorious in this vital game.

Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium’s surface promises a captivating contest, especially when it comes to spin bowling. In the early overs, batters can take advantage of decent pace and bounce, making it conducive for aggressive stroke play. As the match unfolds, however, the pitch begins to slow down, allowing spinners to assert their dominance. Expect thrilling battles as bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy aim to outsmart the batsmen, turning the game in their favor as they exploit the deteriorating conditions.

Weather Report

Fans can prepare for a hot and humid day at the stadium, with the weather forecast predicting clear skies and no chances of rain. The temperature will hover around a sweltering 34°C, combined with 70% humidity, which could pose challenges for players as fatigue sets in. As the sun blazes down, teams will need to manage their physical stamina and hydration levels carefully throughout the match, adding another layer of strategy to this exciting showdown.

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Predicted Playing XIs

CSK: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

KKR: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

CSK vs KKR IPL 2025: Impact Players

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) must strategically select their impact players to maximize their chances of success. Shivam Dube proved his worth in the last match and remains a solid choice, ready to deliver crucial runs when needed. If CSK bats first, they should consider bringing in Matheesha Pathirana, whose skills can bolster their innings and potentially swing the momentum in their favor.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) demonstrate precision in their choice of impact players. If they opt to chase, expect Angkrish Raghuvanshi to take the field, bringing his youthful energy and ability to anchor the innings. Conversely, if KKR bats first, they will likely rely on Varun Chakaravarthy to lead their bowling attack, leveraging his exceptional spin talent to seize control of the game. The decision-making surrounding these impact players will play a significant role in determining the match’s outcome

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra has made a notable impression in his three outings at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, notching up a couple of impressive 40-plus scores, including a brilliant 65* and a solid 41. With his team eager to reverse their fortunes and get back to winning ways, fans can anticipate that Rachin will aim to deliver a dynamite start to CSK’s innings. His aggressive stroke play and ability to find gaps make him a key player in setting the tone for the match. Expect fireworks as Rachin looks to exploit the pitch conditions and give his side the momentum they desperately need!

Probable Best Bowler: Varun Chakaravarthy

Chepauk is Varun Chakaravarthy’s home ground in domestic cricket, and his familiarity with this pitch sets the stage for an electrifying performance. With extensive experience at this spin-friendly venue, Chakaravarthy is poised to weave a web of magic against the opposition. His ability to spin the ball and read the game makes him a formidable threat to any batsman. Fans can expect him to utilize his sharp variations and tactical acumen to outsmart hitters. Chakaravarthy’s comfort at Chepauk will not only boost his confidence but also raise expectations for a standout showing in this crucial match. In a high-pressure situation, his expertise will play a pivotal role in KKR’s strategy, making him a key player to watch as he aims to dominate with his exceptional spin bowling.

CSK vs KKR Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Quinton de Kock

Batters : Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad

All-rounder : Ravindra Jadeja, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell

Bowlers : Varun Chakravarthy, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana

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Today’s Match Prediction

CSK win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 45-55
KKR: 155-175
CSK win the match.

KKR win the toss and opt to bowl first.
Powerplay: 50-60
CSK: 170-190
CSK win the match.
Chennai Super Kings tends to get the better of Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk, Though two home losses already but they have more possibity to win against Kolkata Knight Rider.

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