RCB on Top, Rajasthan Royals Yet to Open Account

As of March 28, 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sits at the top of the points table with two wins in two games and a staggering net run rate of +2.266. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured a crucial win against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to take second place, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) started strong with opening-match victories. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are yet to register a win, placing them at the bottom of the table.

Updated IPL 2025 Points Table

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Top Performers-Most Runs, Most Wickets & More

Most Runs

• Nicholas Pooran  – 145 Runs
• Mitchell Marsh  – 124 Runs
• Travis Head  – 114 Runs
• Ishan Kishan  – 106 Runs
• Rachin Ravindra  – 106 Runs

Most Wickets

• Noor Ahmad  – 7 Wickets
• Shardul Thakur  – 6 Wickets
• Josh Hazlewood  – 5 Wickets
• Khaleel Ahmed  – 4 Wickets
• Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore  – 3 Wickets

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Most Sixes

• Nicholas Pooran  – 13 Sixes
• Shreyas Iyer – 9 Sixes
• Mitchell Marsh  – 8 Sixes

Highest Individual Scores

• Ishan Kishan  – 106 (Not Out)
• Shreyas Iyer  – 97 (Not Out)
• Quinton de Kock  – 97 Runs (Not Out)

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With more matches ahead, the points table and player rankings are bound to see shifts as teams battle for dominance in IPL 2025. Fans eagerly await the next set of clashes as the competition heats up!

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now officially declared the postponement of Match No. 19 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The originally scheduled match on Sunday, April 6 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, will be held on Tuesday, April 8 at 3:30 PM IST at the same ground.

The alteration is in response to a plea by Kolkata Police to Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) for deploying large numbers of personnel across the city for the celebration of Ram Navami on April 6. The IPL committee, acting on it, had initially thought of moving the match to Guwahati for one day. But KKR were adamant about keeping their home game at Eden Gardens.

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After negotiations, the match has now been officially confirmed to stay in Kolkata, but with a new date and start time. The game will now be the opener of a double-header on April 8, when Punjab Kings play Chennai Super Kings in the evening at New Chandigarh, as was originally scheduled.

Due to this change, there will be a single match on April 6, with the Gujarat Titans visiting Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM IST in Hyderabad.

The remainder of the IPL 2025 schedule is unaffected.

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has unearthed yet another gem in 23-year-old cricketer Prince Yadav from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Yadav made headlines in IPL 2025 when he ran out Travis Head in LSG's fixtures against Sunrisers Hyderabad (LSG).

At the domestic level, he plays for Uttar Pradesh. His first-class debut came in 2022 against Karnataka. He later moved to Delhi, making his List A debut against Bengal in December 2024, followed by a T20 debut against Uttar Pradesh in November 2024. His primary skill sets are being a fast medium right-arm bowler while also being a right-hand batter.

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This was a well-deserved reward after years of hard work Yadav can now boast of having a place in LSG. Winning this battle for his team was a significant achievement, as Travis Head is one of the fiercest T20 hitters and single-handedly destroys games. Nothing will be more satisfying for an LSG fan than remembering that at the time Yadav took his wicket, Head was bludgeoning the ball for 47 runs off 28 balls. This defeat for Head was crucial and showed Yadav could deliver in the big moments.

CASTLED! 🔥 | \ |#PrinceYadav strikes gold, knocking over #TravisHead with a beauty that shatters the stumps!

Watch LIVE action: https://t.co/f9h0ie1eiG #IPLonJioStar 👉 #SRHvLSG | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/7vcIalHQus

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 27, 2025

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His performance will most likely get him more matches in IPL 2025. If he continues on this upward trajectory, it isn't unrealistic to envision him being a regular member of the playing 11, and perhaps bringing him into consideration for higher domestic or national accolades would not be too farfetched.

Prince Yadav's ascent from domestic cricket to the IPL is a reflection of his diligence and skill. LSG fans will be waiting to see if he can repeat a similar impact in the tournament. With a promising future ahead, Prince Yadav is definitely a player to watch out for in IPL 2025.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are scheduled to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 7 of IPL 2025 on 27th March at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Having had different beginnings to their IPL 2025 season, LSG would be keen to forget their defeat in the previous game, while SRH would like to impress the IPL 2025 audience even more by adding another win to their tally.

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LSG, who on the 24th of March in Vizag could not defend the 211 they managed in the last over of the game, a through-tension finish, against Delhi Capitals (DC), faced a most disconcerting 1-wicket loss. In a different light, SRH, the first team to play this season, Rob Williamson's men made a strong statement with a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) on 23rd March at Hyderabad.

LSG Predicted Playing 11

• Aiden Markram
•  Mitchell Marsh
•  Rishabh Pant (c, wk)
• Nicholas Pooran
• Ayush Badoni
• David Miller
• Abdul Samad
• Shahbaz Ahmed
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Avesh Khan
• Akash Deep
• Arsin kulkarni (impact player)

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Despite the last match, today, LSG has the perfect chance to get their form back, and this game is an excellent opportunity for SRH to solidify their position in the tournament early. Both teams have confident and strong players; fans can expect a stunning match in Hyderabad. LSG will aim to turn things around, while SRH will look to capitalize on home advantage and maintain their dominance.

Kick off the IPL-2025 season with magnificent excitement. The viewers were privileged to witness a moment of sheer drama during which the owner of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sanjiv Goenka, was seen in a serious conversation with captain Rishabh Pant and head coach Justin Langer. The conversation, in the ending of the LSG’s unexpected loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, was a crucial one. The photo has since earned considerable attention, as well.

Apude dengulu start pant gadiki owner tho 😭🤣🤣🤣 #DCvLSG pic.twitter.com/6ems9oI2yb

— Prabhas Devotee🔥 (@SainathPB) March 24, 2025

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This live conversation takes place at a crucial time on the heels of Pant’s lackluster performance in the match as LSG failed to defend their total against a resurgent DC side. Now, with Pant leading the side, Goenka’s latest interaction has raised questions about his management style. The LSG owner’s visible frustration after the loss to DC suggests that the pressure is mounting on Pant, who is expected to deliver results following his high-profile transfer. The talk, while not as loud as Goenka’s prior enthusiasm with the then skipper KL Rahul in the IPL 2024 season, sets the tone for the owner’s hopes for the new captain, who was one of the most expensive purchases as he cost the team ₹27 crores at the IPL auction.

This incident indicates the fact that the IPL is a high-pressure environment where the owners of the teams, coaches, and captains are being watched all the time to produce the desired results. In a league where a single run might win, Goenka's involvement is an indication of how the bench can inadvertently become a battlefield in the world’s most aggressive T20 competition. 

Everyone was looking at Rishabh Pant when he debuted for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025. Purchased for a record ₹27 crores, the expectations were high.

Things didn't turn out as expected.

Pant got out on a six-ball duck, and fans were left stunned and upset. It didn't take much time for people to react on Twitter (X).

Blind slogger sympathy merchant Rishabh Pant gone for 6 balls duck.

He had created a ecosystem which presented him as a big match winner and a great clutch player, media people & commentators even hyped him in T2OIs & ODIs.

Can't believe Goenka paid 27 crores for him & shame on… pic.twitter.com/PJMzI07FzF

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) March 24, 2025

27 Crore Rishabh Pant Out For 6 Ball Duck In A Match Where LSG Is Scoring At 12 Runs Per Over and batsman like Mitchell Marsh is smashing starc for fun 😂😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/V8wbQMX4b0

— Kevin (@imkevin149) March 24, 2025

Real Selfless 🔥🔥
For money For Country pic.twitter.com/IVT2i8nISi

— Honest Rishabh Pant Fan (@PR_master_Pant) March 24, 2025

There is a reason why bcci choosed kl rahul over Pant 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/EbUKxIFL0k

— 卐💛 (@Mahirat_k_choda) March 24, 2025

Indian wicketkeepers in IPL so far:

•Ishan Kishan- 106(47)
•Dhruv Jurel- 70(35)
•Sanju Samson- 66(37)
•Rishabh Pant- 🦆(6) pic.twitter.com/7Q3MMUKVGk

— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) March 24, 2025

SCORED 1 and 0 in semis and finals of T20 world cup.
Served water in the champions trophy.
Now scored 6 balls duck.

Mr.X factor Rishabh pant, never ever compare him with KL RAHUL. pic.twitter.com/13FxgdHB6b

— KL BASIT (@klbasit1) March 24, 2025

Eat Five-Star do nothing ft. Rishabh Pant pic.twitter.com/tmYGDmwCox

— Absol (@AlasFinished) March 24, 2025

No context KD to Pant 😂 pic.twitter.com/NJ0a4ZKBBt

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 24, 2025

The Biggest Scam in IPL History: Rishabh Pant

- Hyped as an "X-Factor"
- Became IPL’s most expensive player (₹27 Cr)
- LSG owner replaced KL Rahul with him and kept glorifying him
- When it mattered most, he choked—0(6) pic.twitter.com/5RD9N1kl0P

— StarcyKKR (@StarcKKR) March 24, 2025

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Though some of the fans were angered, others still have faith that Pant will pull through in the forthcoming matches. It's only the first match but with a tag as expensive as that, pressure already starts. 

Let's wait and see how Pant replies in the next match.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered a heavy loss when Delhi Capitals (DC) came out to play, but Mitchell Marsh made sure his loss was worth it by earning himself the fastest fifty of IPL 2025 in their opening match. With a blistering half-century earned in just 21 balls, Mitchell single-handedly burst open the season with IPL 2025 set to begin in full swing.

Marsh’s Fiery Start:

With the opening of the innings, he maintained his reputation as an attacking batsman, starting strong against DC’s bowlers ever since the first over with his confidence level. Consistently taking the boundaries and scoring runs at will, his relentless innings demolished all that stood in the path. He became the proud holder of the fastest fifty and earned it in a record time of just 21 balls, bringing indescribable strength to the table. He broke the scoreboard into two with explosive fours and sixes.

What a tremendous fifty from Mitchell Marsh! 🔥

The LSG opener smashes a 21-ball fifty against DC in their IPL 2025 opener!#IPL #IPL2025 #DCvsLSG #DelhiCapitals #LucknowSuperGiants pic.twitter.com/JcvMfF2lYV

— XtraTime (@xtratimeindia) March 24, 2025

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Match Impact and LSG’s Strong Start:

The leading batter for the side, he aggressively started batting, which earned LSG a strong upper hand. He amassed runs at a phenomenal rate, which not only brought a solid total but shot them until backed up and on their feet with what felt like a little whiff of hope. Earning him the key marque spot of the LSG line-up, his relentless efforts showcase the intent in the squad, which is clear for all to see.

In what seems like a dynamic beginning of the season, this could be the anticipation for what LSG fans need to grasp. If Mitchell picks up his form, it’s a smashing blow for every opponent when it all may rely on the ability and innovation.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most thrilling cricket competition in the globe. Fans of their favorite teams can't wait every year to witness their teams' performances. Some teams, though, have had a poor run in the season-opener match. Let's examine the record for the longest sequence of losing the season-opening game in IPL history.

Mumbai Indians – 13 Seasons (2013-2025) Mumbai Indians (MI) holds the record for the longest streak of losing the inaugural game of IPL. From 2013 to 2025, they lost their initial match. In spite of that, MI remained one of the most successful teams in IPL, winning numerous championships. This peculiar phenomenon of losing the first match has never been a stumbling block for their performance in the second half of the tournament.

Sunrisers Hyderabad – 6 Seasons (2019-2024) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) also saw a prolonged stint of losing the first match of the season for six years consecutively between 2019 and 2024. Even though they performed well in some seasons, they have not been able to begin their campaign on a winning note

Delhi Capitals – 6 Seasons (2013-2018) Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered the same during 2013-2018, losing their opening game for six successive seasons. It was an ill-fated period for the team, as they could not be consistent in the IPL.

Punjab Kings – 5 Seasons (2008-2012) Punjab Kings (formerly known as Kings XI Punjab) experienced a five-year run of first-match losses from 2008 to 2012. While they had good performances in various seasons, their tournament beginning was usually a disappointment.

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Other Streaks of Note

• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their first match in three successive seasons (2021-2023).
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) also experienced a three-season sequence (2017-2019).
•  Rajasthan Royals (RR) also had a similar sequence of struggles from 2008 to 2010.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost their opening match in two consecutive seasons (2011-2012).
• Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost their opening match in 2024.
• Gujarat Titans (GT) never lost their opening match in a season ever since their arrival.

Delhi is going to face Lucknow at Visakhapatnam ACA stadium, where these two teams have a small quantity rivalry between them. Whether it might be on the field or being on opposite sides too, you might know what its been. Lucknow has poised themselves, though they have been new to this IP setup. Delhi is the team that has reached the finals two times and has the posture of the game. Delhi has retained their core group but they have left out their captain Rishabh Pant but not in all Rishabh wanted to know his value which upgraded him a lot. 

Though Delhi tried to acquire him it was out of their reach after quite a fiery bid against Lucknow Super Giants. Even Lsg didn't want to lose that opportunity and quoted more when Delhi tried to use the RTM card Lsg quoted 27 crores for him and Rishabh roped with Lucknow but Delhi too got their reward soon when they roped in former Lsg captain Kl Rahul for 14 crores. Even Delhi decided to make Kl Rahul their captain to adjust things, but Rahul stated clearly that he is not interested in leadership stuff and would happily contribute to the team that stated who will lead the Delhi team. Then it was decided all all-rounder Axar Patel would lead the team and would have the support of Faf Du Plessis as vice-captain.

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Game Of Opposite Shades

Tomorrow match will be the game of opposites where former team mates will face each other in different jersey where the emotions will genere between them, well both the team has retained their core team well but it's Delhi which looks more balanced team on the table. Though Lsg has the slight advantage between these two teams as it leads 3-2 by battling out in 5 games.

Though LSG has more concerns this season as their fast bowling unit has been into rehab where their express pace bowler Mayank Yadav has been ruled out due to injury though a series of players are under that for that Lucknow has roped Shardul Thakur for 4 crore who had great Ranji season this year and Delhi has their perfect squad which has no issue over them. Delhi's experience leads on to their top to bottom where every player has acquired their department and they will try to have a good contest tomorrow. 

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Delhi playing 11
Jake Fraser-McGurk
Faf du Plessis
KL Rahul
Abishek Porel
Tristan Stubbs
 Axar Patel
Ashutosh Sharma
Sameer Rizvi
Mitchell Starc
Kuldeep Yadav
T Natarajan
Impact Player - Mukesh Kumar

LSG and DC will be having one on one match between each other on Monday. They have quite an intense rivalry between them. Lucknow being new team to Ipl have played quite good matches. These two teams have faced each other 5 times where Lsg holds a slide edge over Delhi with 3 match wins and Delhi having 2 match wins. Though both the teams have reached playoffs in their several outings. 

Delhi have reached finals quite a time where Rishabh used to be the captain of the team and Rahul who was the captain of Lsg was released this year after the fuelment between his owner. Now both of them will face each other in opposite franchises which is going to be an interesting battle between them. Rishabh Pant was bought by LSG at the price of 27 crores and has been made captain of the team and KL Rahul has been bought by Delhi Capitals for 14 crores. He was also asked for rope into captaincy but Rahul was not interested and said he would be happy to contribute to the team. 

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Delhi has roped in Axar Patel as their captain for this season. Delhi Capitals boast a balanced lineup featuring power hitters and reliable bowlers, including Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, and Kuldeep Yadav. Roping to the firepower, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, and Ashutosh Sharma form a formidable middle order.

Whereas Lucknow has acquired  Mitchell Marsh, David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran to form the backbone of their batting lineup, LSG will hope to maintain their edge in the rivalry. LSG has an issue in their bowling unit where Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep are undergoing rehabilitation. But the inclusion of Shardul Thakur who has impressive Ranji Season has roped by Lsg for 4 crore. Shardul has been a handy customer who can contain runs in his bowling and can score runs for the team. Well, both sides have been balanced sides but it will be seen on the ground how effective the players are on the ground. 

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Lsg Playing 11

Aiden Markram

 Mitchell Marsh

 Rishabh Pant (c, wk)

 Nicholas Pooran

 Ayush Badoni

 David Miller

 Abdul Samad

 Shahbaz Ahmed

 Ravi Bishnoi

 Avesh Khan

 Akash Deep

Impact player - Arsin kulkarni