In the 14th match of the IPL 2025 season, held on April 2 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 8 wickets.

Match Highlights:

RCB Innings: RCB finished at 169 runs for 8 wickets after 20 overs, but it was certainly not smooth sailing. Tim David's 32 and Livingstone’s 54 runs off 40 balls provided support. RCB suffered early and had their captain, Virat Kohli, out for 7 courtesy of an Arshad Khan delivery, and Phil Salt was out for 14 to a Siraj delivery. Arshad Khan had the best numbers for the Gujarat Titans with 3 wickets for 28 runs, while Sai Kishore took 2 wickets to help slow down RCB in the last overs.

The GT bowlers set the tone early!

How impressive were they? 👀 pic.twitter.com/Sr3zI343XN

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) April 2, 2025

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GT Innings: Gujarat Titans won the match with an 8-wicket lead after depleting the target score in 17.3 overs. Jos Buttler managed to grab the limelight with a marvelous 73 runs off 39 balls, while Sai Sudharsan made 49 off 36 and played some splendid winning cricket. Although Bhuvneshwar Kumar made sure to take care of Sudharman Gill as he easily trampled him for 14, GT was in a stable position. Although there was a steep slowdown when Sudharsan was dismissed, Buttler and Sherfane winning the match made sure that GT won the match with 15 balls to spare.

Not a happy homecoming for #RCB! 😮‍💨#JosButtler shines as #GT storms to their second win of #TATAIPL 2025! 🙌🏻#IPLonJioStar 👉 #KKRvSRH | THU, 3rd APR, 6:30 PM on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! | #IndianPossibleLeague pic.twitter.com/uSUzSX82FU

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 2, 2025

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Post-Match Reactions:

Mohammed Siraj (Player of the Match): “It was hard to contain my emotions playing for the first time against RCB after 7 years, but once I received the ball, it was game on. I’m a huge fan of Ronaldo, so my ‘Siu’ celebration is dedicated to him. The time off before I started with GT was helpful, as I was able to dedicate time to my fitness and my bowling. Nehra has been, and I have, picked a lot from the way Nehra has approached it and also from the way Ishant Sharma and Kagiso Rabada have done it. As a bowler, I always keep the belief that if I get hit, I try something different while confidently staying positive."

Shubman Gill (GT Captain): "The way we contained RCB to 170 in their innings on this pitch was commendable. At times it plays like a 250-run wicket, but today there was some help for the bowlers. We ensured during that phase that no wickets were lost, which made the chase easier. Considering the conditions, we stayed aggressive and adapted well even though Butler dropping the catch early was frustrating."

Rajat Patidar (RCB Captain): "The way Jitesh, Liam, and Tim David batted, it was a positive for us. We're confident about the batting line-up; they're showing some positive intent, which is very good for us".

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Surprising the crowd, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) outclass the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with an outstanding eight-wicket victory at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. With stunning scores from the stellar duo of Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer, PBKS were able to chase down the target with no issues at all. Following their top order succumbing to early losses, it is fair to state that LSG was always going to struggle. 

Match Highlights:

LSG Innings: LSG gave the starting batters a chance first, and all they had to show was 171/7 in 20 overs. The top order collapsed, which made matters worse, as wickets kept tumbling even during the middle order. They were bowled out, with captain Rishabh Pant's assessment hitting the nail on the head.

PBKS Chase: Prabhsimran Singh kept the scoreboard ticking as he opened the innings, including an explosive 69-run contribution which was complemented fantastically by Shreyas Iyer, striking a solid half-century as well. With stands like these, PBKS was able to achieve the target in merely 16.2 overs, ending the innings at 172/2.

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Another dominant & all-round display from #PBKS as they defeat #LSG in their own backyard! 💥🔥

Next up on #IPLOnJiostar 👉🏻 #RCBvGT | WED, APR 2, 6.30 PM on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! | #IndianPossibleLeague pic.twitter.com/izuNpLZu1y

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 1, 2025

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Post Match Reactions:

• Rishab Pant (LSG Captain): Pant accepted that LSG did not score nearly enough runs and are on a learning journey when it comes to home conditions. They sustained far too much damage in the way of early losses, and whilst he praised some of his teammates, he did emphasise some remaining difficulties. Defending the choice to have three spinners in the powerplay also paid off, as he reported the pitch backing them up. Despite the loss, he saw many positives and remains hopeful for the tournament.
• Nehal Wadhera (PBKS): "Shreyas bhai played really well. He told me to express myself and play my natural game".

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• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS Captain): Iyer was impressed with the way PBKS operated and stressed their interdependence in execution of tasks. According to him, no particular combination is a guarantee; however, an overall attitude and approach is rather critical. In the future, he plans on keeping his head down and focusing on the next games.
• Prabhsimran Singh (Player of the Match): Prabhsimran, post the match, appreciated coach Ricky Ponting for instilling good thoughts. He was pleased to see a few players support their natural game, and his switch hits indeed worked. In his opinion, younger players have to make the most out of a good start in the tournament if they hope to get selected to the Indian side.

In the 12th match of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. MI came out victorious, winning by 8 wickets. MI was stellar with the ball, and when it came time to bat, easily met the target.

KKR Innings: Struggles Against MI's Bowling Attack

• KKR won the toss, but their decision to bat first cost them as MI’s bowlers went on the attack from word go. 
• Like many other teams, KKR also struggled against the disciplined MI pace attack and had to settle for a meagre 116 runs at the end of 16.2 overs. 
• Skipper Ajinkya Rahane did put up some fight, scoring 32 runs off 27 balls, but the rest of the team floundered. 
• Ashwin Kumar was MI's star bowler, bagging 4 wickets for 19 runs. 
• Deepak Chahar Taken two wickets.

MI-ssion Complete! 💪💙#MI dominated the match from the very first ball and secured their first win of the season, with a massive NRR boost 💪

Next up in #IPLonJioStar 👉 #LSGvPBKS | TUE, 1st APR, 6:30 PM on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/3dCvtNvSSi

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 31, 2025

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MI Innings: Quick and Efficient Chase Two This One Goes Out To Ryan Rickelton

• With an incredibly low target set of 117, KKR already lost the match when the MI Indians were at a whopping 121 runs with only 2 wickets lost at the 12.5 overs mark. 
• Rickelton made MI proud with an undefeated, brilliant score of 61 at 45 balls.
• With a stunning six to cap off the striking performance, Suryakumar Yadav ensured that MI emerged victorious by finishing with 27 runs off just 9 balls.
• Defensively, KKR's Andre Russell, who each claimed two wicket, couldn't rein in the MI scorers, so the KKR bowling attack remained inadequate.

FLYING KISSES FROM HARDIK PANDYA AND TRENT BOULT. 😄❤️

- MI beat KKR with 43 balls to spare. 🤯pic.twitter.com/MrXf0hiiSx

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 31, 2025

Post-Match Reactions

• Hardik Pandya (MI Captain):"It was a great all-round performance. The bowlers set the tone, and our batters finished it off clinically. Ashwin Kumar’s spell was the turning point."
• Ashwani Kumar (MI POTM): "Yes, it is a big thing for me. I got an opportunity and won POTM in my first outing. I never thought of all this. I was confident but there were a bit of nerves before I entered the field. I just want to tell them that whatever matches I get going forward, I will try and make everyone back home proud and win it for Mumbai Indians."

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• Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): "A collective batting failure cost us the game. We need to regroup and come back stronger. Credit to MI for their brilliant performance."
• Ryan Rickelton (MI ): "I wanted to stay till the end and finish the game. It was a great feeling to contribute to a big win."

The match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) played in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2025 season on 30th March was really enjoyable. A forceful seven-wicket victory was the winning result for DC over SRH at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings:

SRH's decision to bat first paid off as they were able to score 163 runs by 18.3 overs. Aniket Verma played a scorching 74 off 41 balls role of the inning; the scores were also updated as the wickets were falling. Nevertheless, SRH's attempt to post a huge score was thwarted by the bowlers of DC, courtesy of Mitchell Starc's 5 wickets taken for 35 runs (5/35) and 3 wickets from Kuldeep Yadav (3/22).

Aniket Verma's explosive 74 off 41 helps Sunrisers Hyderabad post a competitive 163.

Can Delhi Capitals chase it down? pic.twitter.com/f4r8L8c3tW

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) March 30, 2025

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Delhi Capitals Innings:

Delhi Capitals easily overhauled an SRH total of 163. The DC openers were outstanding and laid a solid foundation for the chase. Faf du Plessis played out a very calm 50 off 36 balls, and Jake Fraser-McGurk followed that up with a solid 38. In the end, Abishek Porel was not out at 34 runs off 12 balls, and DC had got 166/3 in only 16 overs, which was a victory that they took with four overs to spare.

𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐓𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬! 🤩

With a balanced performance in both batting and bowling, DC delivers a clinical display of cricket 💯

Next on #IPLonJioStar 👉 RR 🆚 CSK | LIVE NOW on SS-1, SS-1 Hindi, SS-2, SS-2 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/UFcWS6OhbN

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025

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Key Performances

Delhi Capitals (DC):

• Mitchell Starc: 5/35 – Ruined SRH’s batting line-up.
• Faf du Plessis: 50 (36) – Gave a firm base.
• Abishek Porel: 34* (18) – Wrapped up the match with a six.
• Kuldeep Yadav: 3/22 – Key scalps in the middle overs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

• Aniket Verma: 74 (41) – Outstanding of the bat, he hit the most awaited runs.
• T. Natarajan: 2/29 – High-quality performer for SRH.

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What Players said After the Match?

• Mitchell Starc (DC): "I'm happy to contribute to the team’s success. The conditions suited my bowling, and I just focused on hitting the right areas."
• Abishek Porel (DC): "The whole idea was to be assertive right from the start and finish up forcefully. The top order set the foundation, and I just capitalised on it."
• Aniket Verma (SRH): "It was such a fantastic feeling for me personally that I scored runs – you know what I mean? Unfortunately, we couldn't win the game. We have to find good partners and know how to finish the game."
• Pat Cummins (SRH Captain): "We were like 20-30 runs short. All credit to DC for their all-round performance. We have to do better in our next games."

The Delhi Capitals team with their excellent performance in all departments won in a canter as they overpowered the opposition, on the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim at bouncing back and coming up with ideas to perform better in their next match.