The Mumbai Indians have officially launched their new jersey for the season of IPL 2025. The team remained with its old blue and gold colors, standing for confidence, passion, and excellence. With the launch was a special statement from team leader Hardik Pandya, inspiring fans to join the team unshaken as they go forward into the upcoming season

A Tribute to Mumbai’s Spirit
The new jersey honors the rich cricketing heritage and history of Mumbai. The modern features are incorporated within the jersey along with the trademark blue color representing the team's fighting spirit. Gold details on the jersey mark past victories and dedication to achieving more in the future.

"Dear Paltan, this season is a new beginning. We wear this blue and gold not just as a uniform, but as a promise to give our best. Every match, every run, and every wicket will be for you. Together, let’s make 2025 a season to remember. Chala bhetu, Wankhede la!

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Discussing the new jersey, Hardik Pandya spoke about it with enthusiasm and spoke to the team's staunch fan base, the 'Paltan.' In a very emotional message, he stated

MUMBAI INDIANS JERSEY LAUNCH VIDEO. 🔥

- Words from captain Hardik Pandya. 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Yy3i6nGhMO

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 21, 2025

Mumbai Indians (MI) is also among the top-performing teams in the IPL history. They have won more than one Indian Premier League championship, and along the way, they have forged a legacy that reflects excellence, consistency, and superiority. Their long history shows them developing up-and-coming talent while incorporating world-class material to keep ahead of the rest.

Mumbai a united Team :

Mumbai Indians (MI) have made themselves more than a mere IPL franchise. They are constructing the future of Indian cricket, and there is no doubt regarding their contributions to promoting young talent. Nita Ambani, the team owner, never shies away from claiming that MI is the "Nursery of Cricket in India," and success stories of the majority of cricketers vouch for her claim.

Nita Ambani said - "Mumbai Indians are rightfully called the Nursery of Cricket in India. I bought Hardik Pandya Krunal Pandya, now Hardik is proud Captain of MI. Then Jasprit Bumrah & Rest is history. We launched Tilak Verma, now he's a proud member of Team India". (ANI). pic.twitter.com/UjbS6obpbx

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 17, 2025

Build a team for MI and India :

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One of the finest examples is of Hardik Pandya. Drafted by MI as an uncapped player, Hardik matured to be a star all-rounder and now owns the distinction of being the captain of the franchise. His elder brother Krunal Pandya too was fostered under the tutelage of MI, before joining the Indian team eventually.

Another precious find of MI is Jasprit Bumrah. From being a young pacer with an unusual action to being India's top fast bowler in all formats, Bumrah's success is a testament to the way MI can spot and nurture talent.

A New Star and Building Future of Cricket :

The franchise also produced Tilak Varma, who has now got a place in the Indian national team. The system of finding raw talent in MI and offering them world-class training followed by opportunities to perform on the biggest stage has helped in developing Indian cricket to a great extent.

Mumbai Indians are not merely lifting trophies; they are making Indian cricket for the future. With a powerful scouting network, brilliant coaching faculty, and adherence to player progress, MI is still the nursey for India's next level of cricket stars.

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is the most highly anticipated cricket league all over the world. With major teams and cricket players participating to win the glamorous trophy, IPL 2025 will be a thrilling season.

• Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
• Edition: 18th season of IPL
• Total Teams: 10
• Match Format: T20 (20 overs per side)
• Number of Matches: Expected to be around 74
• Venues: Multiple cities across India
• Start Date: March 22
• Final Date:  May 25
• Official Broadcasters: Star Sports, JioHotstar (for digital streaming)

Participating Teams in ipl 2025

1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
2. Mumbai Indians (MI) - Captain: Hardik Pandya
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Captain: Rajat Patidar
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Captain: TBD
5. Delhi Capitals (DC) - Captain: TBD
6. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Captain: Sanju Samson
7. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Captain: Shreyas Iyer
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Captain: Pat Cummins
9. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Captain: Rishabh Pant
10. Gujarat Titans (GT) - Captain: Shubman Gill

IPL 2025 SCHEDULE:

• 22-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Kolkata)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (Hyderabad)
• 23-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians (Chennai)
• 24-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Visakhapatnam)
• 25-Mar-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings (Ahmedabad)
• 26-Mar-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Guwahati)
• 27-Mar-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (Hyderabad)
• 28-Mar-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Chennai)
• 29-Mar-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians (Ahmedabad)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Visakhapatnam)
• 30-Mar-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings (Guwahati)
• 31-Mar-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Mumbai)

APRIL:

• 01-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (Lucknow)
• 02-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• 03-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Kolkata)
• 04-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians (Lucknow)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai)
• 05-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (New Chandigarh)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants (Kolkata)
• 06-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans (Hyderabad)
• 07-Apr-25 (Mon) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Mumbai)
• 08-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (New Chandigarh)
• 09-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals (Ahmedabad)
• 10-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals (Bengaluru)
• 11-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Chennai)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans (Lucknow)
• 12-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (Hyderabad)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Jaipur)
• 13-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi)
• 15-Apr-25 (Tue) 7:30 PM - Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals (Lucknow)
• 16-Apr-25 (Wed) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (New Chandigarh)
• 17-Apr-25 (Thu) 7:30 PM - Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• 18-Apr-25 (Fri) 7:30 PM - Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Mumbai)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 3:30 PM - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings (Bengaluru)
• 19-Apr-25 (Sat) 7:30 PM - Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals (Ahmedabad)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 3:30 PM - Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants (Jaipur)
• 20-Apr-25 (Sun) 7:30 PM - Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (New Chandigarh)
• April 20, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings (Mumbai)
• April 21, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans (Kolkata)
• April 22, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Delhi Capitals (Lucknow)
• April 23, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Mumbai Indians (Hyderabad)
• April 24, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Rajasthan Royals (Bengaluru)
• April 25, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Chennai)
• April 26, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Punjab Kings (Kolkata)
• April 27, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Mumbai)
• April 28, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Delhi)
• April 29, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Gujarat Titans (Jaipur)
• April 30, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Delhi)

MAY:

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Punjab Kings (Chennai)
• May 2, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians (Jaipur)
• May 3, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Ahmedabad)
• May 4, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru)
• May 5, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Rajasthan Royals (Kolkata)
• May 6, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Dharamsala)
• May 7, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Delhi Capitals (Hyderabad)
• May 8, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Titans (Mumbai)
• May 9, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Chennai Super Kings (Kolkata)
• May 10, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals (Dharamsala)
• May 11, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Lucknow Super Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Lucknow)
• May 12, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Hyderabad)
• May 13, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians (Dharamsala)
• May 14, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Titans (Delhi)
• May 15, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Chennai Super Kings vs. Rajasthan Royals (Chennai)
• May 16, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru)
• May 17, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Gujarat Titans vs. Lucknow Super Giants (Ahmedabad)
• May 18, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals (Mumbai)
• May 19, 2025 (Monday, 7:30 PM) – Rajasthan Royals vs. Punjab Kings (Jaipur)
• May 20, 2025 (Tuesday, 7:30 PM) – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Kolkata Knight Riders (Bengaluru)
• May 21, 2025 (Wednesday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 1 (Ahmedabad)
• May 22, 2025 (Thursday, 7:30 PM) – Eliminator (Hyderabad)
• May 24, 2025 (Saturday, 7:30 PM) – Qualifier 2 (Kolkata)
• May 25, 2025 (Sunday, 7:30 PM) – Final (Kolkata)

IPL 2025 Highest Auction:

• Rishabh Pant:27 cr
• Shreyas Iyer:26.75
• Venkatesh Iyer:23.75
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi:1.1(Debue)

Major Highlights of 2025:

• Impact Player Rule Refining: The 2023 IPL rule is set to be made more flexible with modifications to include more strategic substitution.
  
• Venue Expansion: New locations can be incorporated into the host venue list to increase IPL's fan base all over India.
  
• DRS Rule Improvements: Enhanced technology and more review choices can be implemented to reduce errors made by umpires.
  
• Focus on Emerging Players: Franchises are acquiring young players with development programs and scouting programs.
  
• Salary Cap Hike: The BCCI is likely to hike the purse limit of franchises so that larger bids are possible in auctions.

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IPL 2025 SQUADS:

RCB: Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, and Suyash Sharma.

CSK:Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Gurjapneet Singh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal.

KKR:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

MI:Hardik Pandya (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Bevon-John Jacobs, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Naman Dhir, Vignesh Puthur, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton, Shrijith Krishnan, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Reece Topley, Lizaad Williams, Arjun Tendulkar, Karn Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ashwani Kumar, Satyanarayana Raju.

DC:KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, L Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.

RR:Sanju Samson (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nitish Rana, Yudhvir Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Kunal Singh Rathore, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma, Kwena Maphaka.

PBKS:Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur.

SRH:Pat Cummins (Captain), Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Zeeshan Ansari.

LSG:Rishabh Pant (Captain), David Miller, Aiden Markram, Aryan Juyal, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, M Siddharth, Akash Deep.

GT:Shubman Gill (Captain), Jos Buttler, Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, B. Sai Sudharsan, M. Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Nishant Sindhu, Mahipal Lomror, Jayant Yadav, Karim Janat, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, M. Prasidh Krishna, Gerald Coetzee, R. Sai Kishore, Ishant Sharma.

CSK vs MI has been a blockbuster rivalry in the IPL all along. Whether it is the masterful leadership of MS Dhoni or the muscle-loaded team of Mumbai, each of their matches is filled with intense competition and electrifying action. Both teams have a glorious history, with CSK having won five IPL titles and MI also having five championships to their credit.

Why it Matters MI vsCSK?

• Home Advantage for CSK: Chepauk has been a fort of Chennai all this while, with the slow and turning nature of the track playing in favor of spinners like Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana, and CSK may enjoy an overwhelming advantage.
• MI's Challenge: Knoen for it batting and bowling balance, it will a intersting to see how big teams battle each other, with their most underestimate sides take it.
• Fan's : MI and CSK , fans are the very huge and it will be powerhouse match to them in their crazy view.

🚨 CHENNAI vs MUMBAI AT CHEPAUK 🚨

- Chennai Super Kings is likely to host Mumbai Indians on March 23rd, Sunday. [Espn Cricinfo] pic.twitter.com/7pkRsb9kfK

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 15, 2025

A confirmation on the match :

Earlier it was also reported that the new season of the IPL will begin on March 22nd when RCB will face KKR. That implies, that there would be only 12 days between the Champions Trophy Final and the first IPL 2025 match. Furthermore, the Gujarat Titans, will host their first home game on March 25th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Also, worth noting is the fact that, this much-awaited game will not only witness two of the most successful IPL teams match up against each other, but it will also witness the long-awaited return of MS Dhoni. Regarding mumbai Indians, fans will be eagerly anticipating Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav.
Since both sides possess superlative batting-lineup, this match can be anticipated to be anything but a dashing spectacle.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given cricketing fans the most thrilling moments that have occurred in the game of cricket. Throughout the years, the tournament has witnessed the highest level of performance, dramatic finish, and some unforgettable events, which make it the largest T20 league around the globe. These are what have molded the IPL to be the current version it has become today. Without these moments, the tournament would never have been what it is. Let's take a peek at the top 10 most memorable moments in IPL history

1. Brendon McCullum 158 – Start Something Big (2008)
The journey of IPL started in the year 2008 with the first match played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). On that very first day, Brendon McCullum played one of the greatest T20 innings ever, hitting 158 off just 73 balls*. The way he hit with 13 sixes, announced the arrival of IPL in style. It was a match which proved that this league was going to change cricket forever.

2. Rajasthan Royals' Fairy Tale Title Win (2008)

People did not expect Rajasthan Royals to win the first season of IPL. They had no topnotch players in their side and were overlooked as dark horses. But under the mesmerizing captaincy of Shane Warne, they shocked everybody and bagged the IPL 2008 title. Their win went forth to prove that IPL was much more than a league for superstars and heroes. 

3. Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings – The Rivalry Begins (2010 Final)
IPL was to see the greatest rivalry being shaped in the year 2010 when CSK, captained by the great MS Dhoni, came out victorious by defeating Mumbai Indians in the very first IPL title. Since that match, there has been the legendary rivalry being the biggest draw in the Indian Premier League, even to date.

4. Chris Gayle 175 – the greatest knock ever in IPL History (2013)
Chris Gayle reminded everyone why he is called the "Universe Boss," hitting a record-breaking 175 off 66 balls for RCB against Pune Warriors India. His innings still stands as the highest individual score in IPL history, featuring 17 sixes. Pure power-hitting and no one had anything else to say but look on in a

5. RCB v/s SRH – The IPL Final Thriller of 2016
One of the closest and thrilling IPL finals was witnessed between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 final. With David Warner's brilliant knock leading SRH, the score rose to 208/7, while RCB got a fine start through Kohli and Gayle's opening stand, although it eventually collapsed to only reach 8 runs short. To date, the match stands among one of IPL's most painful losses for Royal Challengers' fans.

6. Virat Kohli’s Magical 973-Run Season (2016)
It was a season that will forever be about Virat Kohli in 2016, scoring 973 runs, four centuries included. Although the RCB failed to bring home the title, it will remain as one of the best seasons of all time for IPL.

7. The Mankading Debate – Ashwin vs. Buttler (2019)
Perhaps one of the most controversial moments for IPL 2019 was when Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Jos Buttler by 'Mankading' him - running out the non-striker before delivering the ball. This act gave rise to huge debate on whether it was against the "spirit of cricket." Some people agreed with Ashwin's decision, while others believed it was not fair.

8. The Closest IPL Final Ever – Mumbai Indians Win by 1 Run (2019)
It was the most thrilling final of IPL history between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in 2019. CSK required two runs from the last ball, but Lasith Malinga threw a perfect yorker to get Shardul Thakur, and Mumbai won by just 1 run! This was the closest IPL final in history, and MI took home their fourth IPL trophy

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9. Two Super Overs in One Match – A First in Cricket (2020)
For the first time ever in IPL 2020, a league stage match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab-now Punjab Kings-reached history when it ended level. The teams were tied again in the Super Over. More incredibly, that too was leveled! This again meant another Super Over, an event that has never occurred before in cricket history. Punjab ultimately won, but this match was one of IPL's most dramatic encounters.

10. Kohli vs. Gambhir – The Heated Clash (2023)
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir had the biggest on-field argy-bargy between each other that became a point of discussion of this IPL 2023 where there was an ongoing match between RCB and LSG, wherein the mouth chatter turned to become a fight by the entire playing and the umpiring fraternity getting in. A heated exchange like this only served to make memories of a former IPL clashes which the passionate rivals had during previous IPL games making the League look more interesting.

Video Claims Pandya Fans Booed Rohit Sharma During Ranji Trophy Match: Fact or Fiction?

A controversial video has been circulating on social media, alleging that fans of Hardik Pandya booed Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma during the Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir. The match took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, from January 23 to January 26, 2025. The video, which shows Rohit Sharma walking through a corridor, features offensive remarks in the background, allegedly aimed at the Indian skipper.

Doubts About the Video’s Authenticity

Cricket fans and analysts have questioned the legitimacy of the video, pointing out that the audio might have been edited or extracted from another setting. Considering the restricted nature of the area where Rohit is seen walking, it seems unlikely that such comments could have been made in real-time. This has led many to believe the video is a fabrication designed to stir controversy.

This video has been taken by me and I can see how it’s edited 🤣🤣🤣

Twitter pe kuch bhi ho sakta hai bhai https://t.co/rmlqXSY2TV

— Vinesh Prabhu (@vlp1994) January 25, 2025

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Pandya-Rohit Rift Rumors Reignite

This incident has reignited rumors of a rift between Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya—rumors that first surfaced during the IPL 2024 season. The speculation began when Pandya was appointed as the captain of the Mumbai Indians, succeeding Rohit, who led the team to five IPL titles. The decision to replace Rohit stirred emotions among fans, with some openly criticizing Pandya during the IPL season.

However, both players have consistently displayed mutual respect and camaraderie on and off the field. During the IPL 2024, Rohit was even seen gesturing to fans at the Wankhede Stadium, urging them to stop booing Pandya and to show support for the team. Such actions highlight the professionalism and leadership both players bring to Indian cricket.

Hardik Pandya's fans booed Rohit Sharma during a Ranji Trophy match, chanting Hardik's name and calling Rohit Sharma Vada Pav" VadaPav in front of him... pic.twitter.com/MQx8MwhTHE

— Amar 💫 (@KUNGFU_PANDYA_0) January 25, 2025

Mumbai vs. Jammu & Kashmir: Match Highlights

The Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Jammu & Kashmir was a hard-fought contest. Mumbai batted first and managed to score 120 runs in their first innings. Jammu & Kashmir responded strongly with a total of 206 runs. In their second innings, Mumbai made a spirited comeback, scoring 290 runs, which set a target of 205 for Jammu & Kashmir to chase.

On Day 4, despite Mumbai’s bowlers putting up a spirited fight, Jammu & Kashmir’s batsmen held their nerve and achieved the target, marking a significant win in their Ranji Trophy campaign. This match also marked Rohit Sharma’s return to domestic cricket, where his experience and leadership were on full display despite the loss.

Avoiding Misleading Controversies

While the video has sparked debate, it is important to approach such content critically and verify its authenticity before drawing conclusions. Manipulated content can mislead fans, create unnecessary divisions, and harm the spirit of the game. Fans are encouraged to celebrate the contributions of both Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, as both remain vital to Indian cricket’s success.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is back with its third season in 2025 after two successful seasons in 2023 and 2024. This year’s season will start on February 14, 2025, and promises to be exciting with 5 strong teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Giants (GG), and UP Warriorz (UPW). Matches will take place in 4 cities: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Baroda. A total of 22 matches will be played across these venues.

Here is how the matches are divided across the venues:

• Vadodara (Baroda) will host 6 matches.

• Bengaluru will host 8 matches.

• Lucknow will host 4 matches.

• Mumbai will host 4 matches, including the Eliminator and the Final.

The season opener will take place on February 14 in Baroda, where the Gujarat Giants will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The final will be held in Mumbai on March 15, 2025. Last year, RCB won the WPL 2024 title, while Mumbai Indians were champions in the inaugural season of 2023. Fans are excited to see who will take the trophy this year.

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Detailed Schedule:

Vadodara Leg:

• 14 February 2025: Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 15 February 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals

• 16 February 2025: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz

• 17 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 18 February 2025: Gujarat Giants vs. Mumbai Indians

• 19 February 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Delhi Capitals

Bengaluru Leg:

• 21 February 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Mumbai Indians

• 22 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. UP Warriorz

• 23 February 2025: Break Day

• 24 February 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. UP Warriorz

• 25 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Giants

• 26 February 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. UP Warriorz

• 27 February 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants

• 28 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians

• 1 March 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Delhi Capitals

• 2 March 2025: Break Day

Lucknow Leg:

• 3 March 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Gujarat Giants

• 4 March 2025: Break Day

• 5 March 2025: Break Day

• 6 March 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Mumbai Indians

• 7 March 2025: Gujarat Giants vs. Delhi Capitals

• 8 March 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 9 March 2025: Break Day

Mumbai Leg:

• 10 March 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Giants (CCI)

• 11 March 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (CCI)

• 12 March 2025: Break Day

• 13 March 2025: Eliminator (CCI)

• 14 March 2025: Break Day

• 15 March 2025: Final (CCI)

All matches will start at 7:30 PM IST, ensuring prime-time viewing for fans across the country. This season will be thrilling, with each venue hosting continuous matches before moving to the next leg. The Eliminator and Final in Mumbai will add to the excitement as the league comes to an end.

IPL 2025 to Begin on March 23: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla Confirms

The Indian Premier League's 18th season is starting on March 23, 2025, and everyone's very happy about it. Cricket fans all over the world are very happy because of the announcement from BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla. They're preparing for more exciting T20 cricket matches.

Key Dates and Schedule

The IPL 2025 is set for March 23 we're getting 74 matches. They're keeping things the same as before so that players don't become overloaded and fans have a lot of enjoyment. After two full months of cricket fun, everything wraps up with the final game on May 25.

#WATCH | Mumbai: BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla says, "Devajit Saikia elected new BCCI secretary and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia elects as BCCI treasurer...IPL is going to start from 23rd March..." pic.twitter.com/Jd6x7U8Hou

— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2025

Venue and Broadcasting Updates

The league will keep up with its tradition and hold matches in several different cities. This helps bring the major cricket event closer to fans. They're planning to have the tournament in India, and the matches are going to be in famous stadiums in cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, and some others. Unfortunately, they have not informed us the exact match schedule and where each game will be played, though.

This season's broadcasts will not be the same because Viacom18 and Star India merged and now they say their name is Jiostar. Because of the new setup, when people watch the IPL, which is already the top cricket league in the world, it's going to be much nicer. They're bringing in marvelously novel technology and going deeper into the games, so fans should prepare for something unique.

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IPL 2025 Auction: New Look Teams After Mega Auction in Jeddah

The player-auction for the IPL 2025, which took place in November. It happened over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where 182 players found new teams for a hefty total of Rs 639.15 crore. First, the 10 teams made sure to hold onto their important players then, they had the sincere intention to strengthen drastically their lineups by adding a combo of seasoned professionals and fresh, exciting rookies.This event brought significant changes to how the teams look.

Auction Highlights and Key Players

The main key news at the auction was Rishabh Pant setting a new record by being sold for a very high price of Rs 27 crore, making him the priciest player the IPL has ever seen. Right behind him, Shreyas Iyer went for Rs 26.75 crore, and Venkatesh Iyer wasn't far off with a sale at Rs 23.75 crore. Mostly, the bidding war was apparently concentrated on two main groups of players, and a portion of the largest names in the industry ended up getting very large offers.

Teams moved forward fighting for the best cricketers during the auction. Several new players joined the IPL now, making the auction unfathomably intense and memorable. Many teams spent a lot of money, even going above their budget, to acquire major-name players, including some who had a good run with the teams they played for before.

But the auction had some unexpected moments too. Major names such as David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, and Shardul Thakur didn't attract any offers, surprising everyone. This made the auction even more unpredictable and exciting.

Scott Boland: Top 3 IPL Teams That Could Target the Australian Fast Bowler in 2025

The IPL 2025 auction ended before bgt, and  now everyone is talking about how Scott Boland, that fast bowler from Australia, got a lot of attention this season. Mr. Boland's built a reputation for being extremely accurate and consistent, and he stays very calm when things are difficult, too. Boland is really expected to be a major player for any team he ends up with.Teams are concentrating hard on getting their bowlers ready for the next season. So, here are the 3 top IPL teams that might want Boland on their side, and we'll dig into which team is the best fit for him.

1. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Mumbai Indians, a team with a large amount of wins from the past, probably wanted a bowler similar to Scott Boland, and the 2025 sale showed this was true. MI is famous for having a very good bowling group, but after some switches lately, bringing in a known, fast bowler from another country such as Boland could be really key. His talent to throw the ball well near the end and do okay through most of the innings would match well with MI's existing, solid bowlers.

Boland's knowledge from very important matches makes him a good pick for MI, which is a team that wants another IPL win. Mr. Boland might give some needed steadiness to their fast throwers and help the team have an older player who can win the close matches. What's a good location for him? Boland would be extremely useful to MI's bowling group, particularly for when it gets closer to the end and essentially an older guide for the fast ball hurlers. His aim could be key for MI in important parts of a game. Mr. Boland's really gussied up.

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2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

 Ruturaj Gaikwad leads Chennai Super Kings  under M.S.Dhoni, and they usually pick players who are spectacular under pressure and have a lot of experience, so Scott Boland is a good choice for them. Boland is great at bowling in a disciplined way, and he's extremely steady and accurate. That's exactly what CSK wants because they always go for players who can deal with tough situations and keep performing well.

In the 2025 auction, CSK could target Boland to add more depth to their pace attack, as their bowling resources have fluctuated in recent seasons. Boland could serve as a key bowler in crucial phases of the game, especially in the middle overs, where his control can help stifle opposition batters.

Where He Should Play: Boland could play a significant role in CSK's middle overs, where his ability to keep the runs under control and pick wickets would add balance to their strategy.

3. Delhi Capitals (DC)

The Delhi Capitals are getting better, and they have many skillful young players and some experienced players from other countries. The 2025 cricket season is coming quickly, so the Delhi team might try to get Scott Boland to help their fast bowling. Although they already have good fast bowlers, getting an older bowler like Boland could make their team stronger and give them more leadership in the bowling area.

Boland can aim very well, and he can throw the ball with the same effect during different parts of the game. This might make him useful for the Delhi team, because they want to build a team that can compete for the championship. His work in the early and middle parts of the innings would help by giving the team a consistent fast bowling choice to pair with their strong spin bowling.His task: Boland should be used often in the middle innings, and perhaps at the start if required. Mr. Boland will shoot straight to help the Delhi bowling team get people out and keep the pressure on.

Where Scott Boland Would Make an Impact

After the major 2025 IPL thing where they picked players, Scott Boland was extremely popular. Teams such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi all really wanted him. Mr. Boland could do a lot of jobs, but he is especially good because he always bowls well when things get worrisome. This means any team would want him because he's so adaptable and worthy.

Mumbai would probably use him at the end of the trade when there's the most pressure to do a good job. Chennai might let him bowl in the middle part because he's pretty even and sharp and informed. Delhi could use him a lot since he does a good job all the time, no matter when they want him. No matter where he ends up, Scott Boland will definitively do very well because he is calm and good and has a large amount of past plays.Mr. Boland will make some sort of effect everywhere they hold him; he is rather similar to a loose cannon for a winning team.

The five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) are desperate to change their present status and end their four-year IPL trophy drought. After winning five trophies in eight seasons, including back-to-back IPL trophies in the 2019 and 2020 editions, MI advanced to the playoffs only one season in the last four years (2023).

In the IPL 2022 and 2024, MI finished in the 10th position, which are disappointing results for the joint most successful IPL team. 

Mumbai Indians: Key additions from the mega auction

In the mega auction, Mumbai Indians strongly bid for the top pacers and quality all-rounders. They spent INR 12.50 crore for the return of Trent Boult, while Deepak Chahar was entertained for INR 9.25 crore. The five-time IPL winners also secured Naman Dhir through the RTM. In fact, the franchise bought some quality all-rounders for bargain prices. 

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MI Full Squad

Batters: Rohit Sharma (retained), Suryakumar Yadav (retained), Tilak Varma (retained), Bevon Jacobs (South African)

Wicketkeepers: Ryan Rickelton (South African), Krishnan Shrijith, Robin Minz 

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya (retained), (RTM) Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner (New Zealander), Will Jack (English), Satyanarayana Raju, Vignesh Puthur, Raj Bawa

Spinners: Allah Ghazanfar (Afghanistan), Karn Sharma 

Pacers: Jasprit Bumrah (retained), Trent Boult (New Zealander), Lizaad Williams (South African), Reece Topley (English), Deepak Chahar, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar

Brief SWOT analysis

Mumbai Indians retained their key players. Their top and middle-order batting looks really strong. However, due to limited quality and experienced names, both batting units can face trouble if the top players are unavailable. There is also a question about the batting depth in the playing XI.

Although MI spent on the all-rounders, the experienced Indian all-rounder is only the skipper Hardik Pandya. 

In the meantime, the Indian spin-bowling option is very limited, but MI have strong names of Indian and overseas pace-bowling options (including the all-rounder and captain Hardik Pandya). However, Deepak Chahar’s unsettled fitness can be troublesome for MI. 

While MI batting isn’t dependent on the foreigners, we will see top foreigners in the all-round and bowling options. 

MI Best possible XI for IPL 2025

Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult