Warm and humid conditions at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium with no rain expected, but dew could impact the second innings. The upcoming IPL 2025 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, promises an exciting contest, given the venue's spin-friendly conditions and the anticipated weather.

Match Details

• Date: April 1, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
• Win % Batting First: 50%
• Win % Bowling First: 50%

Weather Report

• Temperature & Humidity: Lucknow will experience warm conditions, with temperatures ranging between 27-31°C and humidity levels around 60-70%, making it challenging for players.
• No Rain Interruption: The forecast predicts clear skies, ensuring no disruptions to the match.
• Dew Factor: Dew is likely to settle in the second innings, making bowling difficult and giving an advantage to the chasing team.

Pitch Report

• The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch is known for assisting spinners as the game progresses.
• Batsmen will need to settle in before playing aggressive strokes, as the surface tends to slow down.
• Fast bowlers can find some movement with the new ball, but spinners will play a crucial role in the middle overs.
• The average first innings score here is around 160 runs, suggesting a competitive contest between bat and ball.

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Venue Records

• Highest Team Total: 235/6 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Lucknow Super Giants.
• Lowest Team Total: 108/10 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Lucknow Super Giants.
• Average First Innings Score: 160 runs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a crucial six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a thrilling encounter at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, on March 30, 2025. This win helped RR climb the points table, while CSK suffered their second defeat of the season.

Latest IPL 2025 Points Table

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Orange & Purple Cap Leaders

Orange Cap (Most Runs):
Nicholas Pooran (LSG) currently leads the run-scoring charts with 145 runs in IPL 2025.

Purple Cap (Most Wickets):
Noor Ahmad (CSK) tops the wicket-takers' list with nine wickets in three matches, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 6.83.

With the tournament heating up, every match is crucial for teams aiming to secure a playoff spot. Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025..!

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!

Narendra Modi Stadium Mishap:

During the encounter on March 25 at the Modi Stadium located in Ahmadabad, Stoinis hit a massive six off the bowling of Mohammed Siraj, achieving it over deep mid-wicket. The ball unfortunately struck a waitress on duty and hit her. Medics were called in, and after a brief examination, she was allowed to resume work.

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— kuchnahi123@12345678 (@kuchnahi1269083) March 25, 2025

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Match Highlights:

Stoinis scored 20 off 15 balls, including two sixes and a four, to ensure comprehensiveness of PBKS's 243 runs total. This was greatly helped by Shreyas Iyer's astonishing knock of 97 runs off 42 balls. Gujarat Titans fought hard but fell short by 11 runs, earning them a great victory. Even with the setback, the incident served to showcase the might of Stoinis' batting alongside the need for greater attention on-field security staff.

He has been one of the leading and aggressive scorers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has single-handedly played many match-winning innings, and from the years of him playing IPL, some of his sporting pieces came in one over. Let us look into the 5 instances he scored the maximum in an over in IPL history.

Most destructive over 29 runs vs KKR in 2018:

Shreyas Iyer scored his most memorable over against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2018, where he scored 29 runs. Their losing that match was embedded into their memories as his stunning effort and effortless sixes led the other side in disbelief that made it one of his best moments in IPL.

Most Runs Scored by Shreyas Iyer in a Single Over in IPL

29 runs vs KKR, 2018
24 runs vs GT, 2025
23 runs vs PBKS, 2024
22 runs vs SRH, 2024
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— Piyush (@piyushson17) March 25, 2025

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Other dominant overs in IPL:

In 2025, while playing against Gujarat Titans (GT), Iyer scored 24 runs that solidified his form until the latest IPL edition. He also scored 23 vs PBKS in 2024 and 22 vs SRH in 2024, showing his consistency as a power hitter. He showed consistency as a power hitter during his earlier year in 2015 against PBKS, where he smashed 19 runs in an over. 

In IPL history, Iyer stands out as an important, iconic player and the most entertaining, as he can consistently score.

Shreyas Iyer has proved that captaincy suits him best in the IPL. Known for his composed captaincy and steady batting, Iyer has delivered some spectacular performances in different teams and established himself tested with his ability to lead and play with the bat. Here is an overview of his performances in his first games as captain for a number of teams

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Performance Overview

• For Delhi Capitals (DC): Shreyas Iyer in his maiden match as the DC captain struck an outstanding knock of 93(40). His aggressive batting allowed his side to achieve a difficult score against the rival side, which proved his ability to work under pressure and lead the front.
•  For Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Iyer scored 20(19) in his match for KKR. Even though the score was not significant, his ability to stabilize the innings and make partnerships came in handy. His leadership was visible as he guided his team through tough situations, even when batting poorly.
• For Punjab Kings (PBKS): Iyer's performance for PBKS was remarkable, scoring 97(42). His innings ensured the team put up a good score and showed his ability to take charge when the team needed him the most. This innings was a show of his leadership maturity and his pressure-batting ability.

Shreyas Iyer's leadership qualities and consistency have made him a possible IPL captain. Whichever team he captains, be it DC, KKR, or PBKS, on field performances have shown that being a captain improves his abilities the most, making him one of the most exciting young captains in the IPL.

On March 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM IPL time, GT was scheduled to meet PBKS at the incredibly beautiful Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It was already apparent from how the stadium was packed with avid fans that this IPL battle between PBKS and GT was being looked forward to.

Match Up:

• Date: 26 March, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Place: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

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Weather and Pitch Conditions:

• Weather: Clear skies prevailed in Ahmedabad, with the temperature around 33°C (91°F).
• No chance of rain ensured a smooth game with ideal conditions for cricket.
• Pitch: The Narendra Modi Stadium pitch offered a balanced contest.

While batters enjoyed favorable conditions early on, seamers gained assistance under lights with some movement off the surface. Spinners were effective in the middle overs, making run-scoring challenging.

• Win% Batting First: 48%
• Win% Bowling First: 52%

Punjab Kings With captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS will be one to watch in IPL 2025. They have power hitters galore and a balanced bowling attack.

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Batting Line-up:
With aggressive strikers like Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Prabhsimran Singh, PBKS boasts a batting unit capable of setting and chasing massive totals with ease.

Depth Across the Board:
The presence of Azmatullah Omarzai / Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera ensures balance in both batting and bowling, adding strength to the squad in crucial situations.

With a mix of experience and emerging talent, PBKS will be a formidable contender for the IPL 2025 trophy

Ricky Ponting Performs Puja with Punjab Kings Ahead of IPL 2025

Australian cricketing great and Punjab Kings (PBKS) team coach Ricky Ponting was caught off guard while taking part in a classical puja ritual at the eve of the IPL 2025 tournament. The puja ritual was performed at the new Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium as a move to obtain God's blessings to support the success of the team during the impending competition.

A Novel Experience for Punjab Kings
Ponting, one of the most successful captains in the history of cricket, came aboard PBKS as their coach for the IPL 2025 season from coaching the Delhi Capitals for seven seasons. As a part of the team's preps, PBKS management arranged a puja, the usual convention back home, to ensure good luck. The image of Ponting, a foreign coach, respectfully doing the ritual in a puja saw attention from fans and the cricket fraternity.

Ricky Ponting doing Puja. #PunjabKings @RickyPonting @IPL @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/ifKe2u823H

— Vijay Tagore (@vijaymirror) March 20, 2025

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Punjab Kings' New Beginnings
Punjab Kings have undergone huge changes for the new season. In addition to appointing Ponting as head coach, the franchise also made Shreyas Iyer its captain. Iyer was acquired for ₹26.75 crores in the IPL 2025 mega auction and is one of the costliest players this season. The team is seeking to reverse its previous performances and hopes to make a big splash in the league.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is soon to take place, and the fans are eagerly waiting to see how teams will play. One of the key components of any team is its opening duo. A good beginning can make or break the whole match. Here's a glance at the probable opening batsmen for every team:

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With so many players with talent, it will be interesting to see who makes the most runs opening. Is it going to be the veteran combination of Rohit Sharma and Will Jacks? Or the aggressive and young combination of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler?

Only time will say! Who do you believe will provide the best starts in IPL 2025? Share your views!