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Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a batting disaster against Punjab Kings in a rain-shortened IPL 2025 match, managing only 95 runs for 9 wickets. This dismal performance ranks among the tournament's lowest scores, reminiscent of their infamous 49 all out in 2017.

Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in Mumbai Indians' history, surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the franchise's highest wicket-taker in IPL. Bumrah achieved this milestone against Lucknow Super Giants, claiming his 171st wicket. Suryakumar Yadav's explosive half-century and Ryan Rickelton's contribution propelled MI to a formidable total, fueling their playoff aspirations in IPL 2025.

Rain played spoilsport at Eden Gardens, forcing defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings to share points in their IPL 2025 clash. Punjab, propelled by a 120-run opening stand from Priyansh Arya (69) and Prabhsimran Singh (83), posted a formidable 201/4.

Mohammed Shami etched his name in IPL record books by becoming the first bowler to claim a first-ball wicket for the fourth time, dismissing Shaik Rasheed in the SRH vs CSK match. Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre also made history as the second-youngest opening pair in IPL history, with a combined age of 38 years and 131 days.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced a setback as Phil Salt was ruled out of the crucial match against Delhi Capitals due to fever. Jacob Bethell made his IPL debut in Salt's place, while Delhi Capitals welcomed back Faf du Plessis from injury. The winner of this high-stakes encounter will move to the top of the IPL 2025 points table.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are poised to headline the Delhi Capitals versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The contest gains significance with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood's pace battle, crucial for both teams' playoff aspirations. The two teams are separated by two points and primed to reach the playoffs.

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 against Punjab Kings propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Kohli surpassed David Warner to claim the record for most fifty-plus scores in IPL history, reaching his 67th. Devdutt Padikkal's explosive 61 complemented Kohli's anchor innings, while disciplined bowling from Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma restricted Punjab Kings to a manageable total.

Arjun Tendulkar is generating buzz, fueled by Yograj Singh's prediction of him becoming the "next Chris Gayle" if he prioritizes batting. Recent footage shows Arjun training with Zaheer Khan, further igniting excitement about his potential. With Mumbai Indians preparing for a crucial IPL match, Arjun might seize opportunities to prove himself as a rising star.

Chennai Super Kings suffered their seventh defeat in IPL 2025, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets at Chepauk, marking their fourth consecutive home loss. CSK's batting faltered, managing only 154 runs, with only Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis showing resistance. Virender Sehwag criticised CSK's batting order and lack of responsibility, highlighting the absence of consistent scoring.

Suryakumar Yadav achieved a significant milestone, becoming the fastest Indian to score 4000 IPL runs in just 2705 balls, surpassing previous records. His explosive batting has been instrumental in Mumbai Indians' recent success, contributing to their four-match winning streak. Yadav's current form also places him at the forefront of the Orange Cap race this season.

Rishabh Pant faced another setback against Mumbai Indians. He scored only four runs. His struggles led to memes featuring Sanjiv Goenka. Mumbai Indians posted a strong total of 215/7. Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav hit half-centuries. Lucknow Super Giants bowlers struggled. Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan took two wickets each.

Shreyas Iyer's impressive IPL 2025 performance, marked by significant scores and consistency against spin, has sparked discussions about his potential return to the national team. Sunil Joshi, Punjab Kings' spin coach, attributes Iyer's success to his hunger for challenges and leadership qualities. Iyer's technical adjustments and team-oriented approach further contribute to his resurgence.

Prabhsimran Singh made history for Punjab Kings, becoming the first uncapped batter to surpass 1000 IPL runs. His explosive 83 against KKR, alongside Priyansh Arya's 69, propelled PBKS to a formidable 201/4. Prabhsimran's milestone and Arya's impressive debut season solidify Punjab's top order as they pursue their first IPL title.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting prodigy, became the youngest IPL player for Rajasthan Royals, smashing a six on his first ball. His impressive 34-run innings and partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal caught the eye of Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Despite Suryavanshi's debut and other strong performances, the Royals narrowly lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 2 runs.

Ajay Jadeja says Chennai Super Kings' poor performance in IPL 2025 is due to their weak auction strategy last year. He points out that CSK's usual faith in players is wavering. Frequent changes in the playing eleven are visible this season. Jadeja highlights the team's struggle to find stability. He connects it to the uncertainty from the auction.

Travis Head became the second-fastest player to reach 1000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in 575 balls during a match against Mumbai Indians. Andre Russell holds the record at 545 balls. Despite this achievement, Head's innings was slow, scoring 28 off 29 balls.

Kolkata Knight Riders are feeling the absence of Gautam Gambhir. Harshit Rana acknowledges Gambhir's significant impact on the team. Rana highlights Gambhir's unique ability to unite the team. Abhishek Nayar's return is seen as a positive development for KKR. The team is currently seventh in the IPL standings. KKR aim to regain their winning form with these changes.

Virat Kohli's fiery spirit was evident during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory over Punjab Kings, highlighted by a verbal exchange with spinner Harpreet Brar. Kohli's remark, caught on the stump mic, quickly went viral, sparking debate among fans. His unbeaten 73, coupled with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, secured the win, leveling Bengaluru with Punjab in the standings.

KL Rahul is set to play against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow. This IPL 2025 match is important for both Delhi Capitals and LSG. Rahul, now with Delhi, previously captained Lucknow. He has been in good form this season. Both teams are currently tied with 10 points. The match could significantly impact the points table standings.

Despite Punjab Kings' strong performance in IPL 2025, former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary predicts they will not win the trophy. Tiwary criticised the PBKS think tank for prioritising struggling foreign players like Glenn Maxwell over in-form Indian talents like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh during the match against KKR.