MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Saturday’s IPL match. CSK retained their previous playing XI, aiming to assess player roles for the future, while RCB, with Lungi Ngidi replacing Josh Hazlewood, sought to improve their standing. RCB replaced Josh Hazlewood with Lungi Ngidi.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling victory against Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final. RCB scored 190 runs and defended the total successfully, edging the game by 6 runs. Krunal Pandya’s stellar performance earned him the Player of the Match award as his brother Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians skipper, became emotional after the match.

Amid escalating India-Pakistan border tensions, the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was abruptly halted on Thursday. The BCCI, prioritising safety, coordinated with Indian Railways to evacuate players and staff via a special train to Delhi. Consequently, the IPL 2025 season has been suspended for a week on Friday.

Even though the Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals match was inconsequential, a spectator resembling MS Dhoni stole the show. Cameras frequently focused on the doppelganger during the CSK innings, creating a buzz among fans. This unexpected attraction served as a potent reminder of Dhoni’s enduring influence and iconic status within the franchise, overshadowing the game itself.

Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 38 runs in their IPL 2025 match, propelled by Shubman Gill’s explosive 76 and Jos Buttler’s rapid 64, setting a target of 224/6. Despite Abhishek Sharma’s valiant 74, SRH were restricted to 186/6 by disciplined bowling from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj. This victory elevates GT to second place in the standings.

In an inconsequential yet explosive encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad unleashed their batting firepower, with Heinrich Klaasen’s blistering 105 off just 37 balls and Travis Head’s aggressive 76 setting the tone. Their brutal onslaught powered SRH to a towering 278/3. In reply, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) crumbled for just 168, handing SRH a thumping 110-run victory and a strong finish to their IPL 2025 campaign — though it came too late to change their fortunes this season.

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2025 top-two hopes crashed after a loss to Punjab Kings, spotlighting Rohit Sharma’s inconsistent form. Despite a few impactful innings, his overall performance has been underwhelming, averaging 27.42 with 329 runs. His struggles have hurt MI’s top-order stability, especially during their early-season losses. As MI head into the Eliminator, Rohit’s performance is crucial for their title aspirations.

The second unofficial Test between India A and England Lions concluded in a draw, with AAnshul Kamboj’s fifty and two wickets highlighting the final day. KL Rahul marked a strong return with a century and a half-century, while Karun Nair impressed with a double century in the series.

Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliance was almost game-changing, but a crucial dropped catch off Harry Brook proved costly, triggering visible frustration from captain Shubman Gill and coach Gautam Gambhir. Despite multiple dropped catches, Bumrah’s class remains unquestioned, with Ravi Shastri hailing him as India’s best-ever fast bowler.