Mumbai Indians secured a crucial 4-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 36 of IPL 2025, held at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, SRH posted a competitive total of 162/5 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a brisk 40 off 28 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen added a valuable 37 off 28. Despite a decent start, SRH lost wickets at key moments. Mumbai’s bowlers performed well, with Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks, and Trent Boult each picking up important wickets to restrict the opposition.

In response, Mumbai Indians began confidently, reaching 66/1 at the end of the powerplay. Ryan Rickelton scored a quick 31, while Rohit Sharma blasted 26 off just 16 deliveries. Will Jacks (36) and Suryakumar Yadav (26) continued the momentum. Pat Cummins threatened to turn the game with three key wickets, but Tilak Varma’s composed 21* and lower-order contributions saw MI chase down the target in just 18.1 overs.

Eshan Malinga impressed with two late wickets, but it wasn’t enough to stop Mumbai. With this win, Mumbai Indians climbed the points table, giving their playoff hopes a strong push, while Sunrisers Hyderabad were left reflecting on missed opportunities and inconsistent performances.

In the 30th match of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 5 wickets. LSG batted first, posting 166/7 in 20 overs. Captain Rishabh Pant top-scored with 63, while Markram made 6 before being dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed. Other contributors included Mitchell Marsh (30), Pooran (8), and Ayush Badoni (22), while Abdul Samad (20) and Thakur (6) fell late. Matheesha Pathirana and Ravindra Jadeja each took 2 wickets, with Khaleel Ahmed also contributing.

Chasing 167, CSK did not face early setbacks this time, with Shaik Rasheed (27) and Rachin Ravindra (37) providing a solid start, but they quickly lost wickets. Rahul Tripathi (9), Ravindra Jadeja (7), and Vijay Shankar (9) fell cheaply. However, Shivam Dube (43*) and MS Dhoni (26*) guided CSK to victory in 19.3 overs. A well-executed partnership ensured CSK's win, completing the chase with 168/5, securing a much-needed victory.

In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash, Mumbai Indians edged out Delhi Capitals by 12 runs at a packed stadium. Batting first, MI posted a commanding total of 205/5 in 20 overs, driven by a blistering 59 from Tilak Varma and a fiery unbeaten 38 off 17 balls by Naman Dhir. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of DC’s bowlers, taking 2 crucial wickets for just 23 runs. Vipraj Nigam also contributed with 2 wickets, including the prized scalps of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.

In reply, Delhi Capitals were off to a shaky start, losing Jake Fraser-McGurk on the very first ball. However, Karun Nair played a magnificent inning, smashing 89 off just 40 balls with 12 fours and 5 sixes, almost pulling off a sensational chase. Abishek Porel chipped in with 33, but wickets fell regularly after Nair’s dismissal. Karn Sharma's 3-wicket haul turned the tide in MI’s favor, and Mitchell Santner also picked up two crucial wickets, including that of Nair. Despite scoring 193 in 19 overs, DC fell short as MI's bowlers held their nerve in the death overs. With this win, Mumbai Indians earned 2 important points while Delhi’s unbeaten streak came to an end in dramatic fashion.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a bold statement in IPL 2025 with a commanding 8-wicket victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. PBKS, batting first, posted a formidable total of 245/6 in their 20 overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a fiery 82 off 36 balls. Valuable contributions also came from Priyansh Arya (36), Prabhsimran Singh (42), and Marcus Stoinis (34*). Despite the onslaught, SRH's Harshal Patel stood out with the ball, taking 4 wickets, while Eshan Malinga chipped in with 2 scalps.

In reply, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma came out with intent and launched a brutal attack on the PBKS bowlers. Head played a fluent knock of 66 from 37 deliveries, but it was Abhishek Sharma who stole the show with a jaw-dropping 141 off just 55 balls, smashing 15 fours and 10 sixes at an astonishing strike rate of 256.36. Heinrich Klaasen (21*) and Ishan Kishan (9*) ensured there were no hiccups, guiding SRH to victory in only 18.3 overs. This thrilling chase not only ranks among the highest in IPL history but also helped SRH move up to eighth in the standings, while PBKS slipped to sixth despite their huge total.

In the 24th match of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals registered an emphatic six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling encounter. Batting first, RCB posted a total of 163/7 in 20 overs. Phil Salt gave a fiery start with a quick 37 off 17 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Tim David remained unbeaten with a powerful 37 off just 20 balls. Rajat Patidar contributed 25 runs, but the middle-order crumbled under disciplined bowling by Delhi. Vipraj Nigam was impressed with figures of 4-0-18-2, while Kuldeep Yadav also claimed two wickets.

In reply, Delhi Capitals chased the target effortlessly, finishing at 169/4 in just 17.5 overs. KL Rahul led the charge with an unbeaten 93 off 53 balls, hitting 7 fours and 6 sixes in a match-winning knock. Tristan Stubbs supported well with an unbeaten 38 from 23 balls. Though Delhi lost early wickets — including du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Abishek Porel — Rahul and Stubbs steadied the ship and took the team home comfortably. Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up two wickets for RCB but couldn't stop the onslaught.

This victory keeps Delhi unbeaten in the tournament, maintaining their strong position on the points table with their fourth consecutive win.

In a dominant display, the Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 58 runs in a high-scoring clash. Batting first, GT posted an imposing 217/6 in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan led the charge with a brilliant 82 off 53 balls, supported by quick-fire contributions from Jos Buttler (36 off 25) and Shahrukh Khan (36 off 20). Rahul Tewatia added late momentum with an unbeaten 24 off 12. Among RR bowlers, Maheesh Theekshana picked up 2 wickets, while Tushar Deshpande and Sandeep Sharma chipped in with one each.

In response, RR faltered early, losing wickets in quick succession. Despite a valiant effort from Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 52 off 32 balls, and captain Sanju Samson with a quick 41 off 28, the rest of the batting lineup failed to provide support. RR were bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs, with eight batters dismissed for single-digit scores. Prasidh Krishna was the standout bowler for GT, taking 3 wickets, while Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore grabbed two each. GT’s strong batting, backed by disciplined bowling, ensured a comfortable win and highlighted their all-round strength in the tournament.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a thrilling 18-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-scoring encounter. Batting first, PBKS posted a formidable total of 219/6, led by Priyansh Arya’s sensational 103 off just 42 balls, which included 4 fours and 7 sixes. Marco Jansen added a late flourish with an unbeaten 34 off 19. Despite early setbacks, the Kings maintained momentum thanks to key contributions in the middle order. Khaleel Ahmed and Ashwin picked up two wickets each for CSK.

In response, CSK managed 201/5 in their 20 overs. Devon Conway scored 69 before retiring out, while Shivam Dube chipped in with a brisk 42. MS Dhoni’s explosive 27 off 12 gave CSK a glimmer of hope, but tight bowling from Lockie Ferguson (2 wickets) and Yash Thakur ensured Punjab Kings defended the target successfully. The win marked a strong comeback for PBKS as CSK continued to search for rhythm in the tournament.