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NDTV
3 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
From Vaibhav Suryavanshi's Record Ton To Rishabh Pant's Struggles: IPL 2025's Highs And Lows Till Now
IPL's costliest-ever player Rishabh Pant at last delivered the goods with a ton in the final match but Lucknow Super Giants missed the bus. Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals nosedived from cruise control. Former winners Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders cut a sorry figure while Sunrisers Hyderabad misfired all the way through. In all, it took 67 days including a 10-day break, for the IPL to go through its preliminary round of 70 matches this year which witnessed some surreal highs and disappointing lows. Here's a recap so far before the playoffs begin: Young guns make a strong dent: RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi was a 13-year-old when he was picked in the mega auction last December and at 14 in May, he became the youngest ever to score the fastest IPL ton for an Indian off 35 balls and second fastest ever, against Gujarat Titans. His finesse in stroke play and spunk at the biggest stage captivated the game's greats. While India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma was also among those who hit centuries, it also included Punjab Kings' uncapped Priyansh Arya, who took apart a lowly CSK with his maiden IPL ton. Prabhsimran Singh also showed he has got the goods while Ayush Mhatre gave CSK some reasons to smile. Daunting SRH misfire: Last year's runner-up SRH came in with one of the most intimidating batting line-ups but the all-out attack approach fell flat on its face. SRH began the IPL with the second highest total ever of 286/6 against RR and ended with the third highest, of 278/3 against KKR. In between, it looked like SRH never had a Plan B with the bat, Nitish Kumar Reddy largely disappointed and not having a quality spinner to bowl in the powerplay hurt them. CSK learn their lessons the hard way: Change is the only constant goes the old adage and CSK learnt it the hard way this year. The side was forced to part with its philosophy of keeping young talent on the bench and rely only on seasoned players such as MS Dhoni. At the top, the 17-year-old Mumbai batter Mhatre thrived against the odds while Proteas' Dewald Brevis dazzled towards the end. The 20-year-old Afghan Noor Ahmad emerged as CSK's most successful spinner with R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being the other options. Sai Sudharsan comes of age: The young Southpaw showed that a no-risk approach with relentless attack at every opportunity can be a way to amass runs. he tops the charts right now with more than 670 runs and was deservingly rewarded with a national call-up for the Test tour of England. From being retired out for batting slowly in 2023 to being one of the best batters in 2025, Gujarat Titans' Sudharsan proved his time has come. Mumbai Indians do a Mumbai Indians: Four defeats in first five games marked yet another typical Mumbai Indians' start to an IPL, but Hardik Pandya's men came back roaring to win next six matches to establish themselves among the front-runners. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma have blown hot and cold but Suryakumar Yadav showed why he is among the best in the business with remarkable consistency, while Jasprit Bumrah's 17 wickets in 10 matches must set alarm bells ringing in opposition camps. RR's forgettable season: From sweating on Sanju Samson's fitness and form to lack of gumption shown by others, RR endured a forgettable season to finish second last ahead of CSK. Parting ways with key players including Jos Buttler, Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult disturbed their balance more than perhaps RR imagined. High-flying DC nosedive: The Capitals began this IPL looking like they won't put a foot wrong but when it came to being clinical and consistent, the fight petered out. DC began with five wins in first six matches and were perched at the top of the table, but a stunning nosedive saw them lose five out of the next eight. KKR misfire but Rahane stands tall: Rahane waged a lone battle of sorts but the season was also poor for the franchise's costliest player and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer. With five defeats in first eight matches, it was all but over quite early for the defending champions who failed to play like one. Marsh, Pooran stand tall in LSG rabble: Five wins in first eight games -- built largely on the top-order's success -- gave LSG a chance to finish in the final four but there were more areas of concerns than bright spots. Pant's horror run with the bat, lack of depth in middle order and lack of variation in bowling saw them miss out on playoffs again but Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram gave them the substance amid Digvesh Rathi's theatrics. Punjab Kings' rise: Skipper Shreyas Iyer's performances in last one year or so have been screaming out loud that there is more to him than what is perceived and it was no surprise to see that he was the anchor of the perennial strugglers' remarkable turnaround. With a determined Iyer and hard-nosed head coach in Australian Ricky Ponting at the helm, there was little doubt that PBKS would be one of the teams to beat and performances like the one against KKR, to defend lowest-ever total (111), was only an example. Gill's Titans take flight: He has scored 400 runs at least since he joined Gujarat Titans three years ago but Gill not only continued to lead by example, but ensured his side remained ahead of the race despite a lop-sided batting and lack of form of one of their premier bowlers in Rashid Khan.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
From Suryavanshis record ton to Mhatres exploits and Pants struggles: IPLs highs and lows till now
Mumbai, May 28 (PTI) IPL's costliest-ever player Rishabh Pant at last delivered the goods with a ton in the final match but Lucknow Super Giants missed the bus. Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals nosedived from cruise control. Former winners Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders cut a sorry figure while Sunrisers Hyderabad misfired all the way through. In all, it took 67 days including a 10-day break, for the IPL to go through its preliminary round of 70 matches this year which witnessed some surreal highs and disappointing lows. Here's a recap so far before the playoffs begin: Young guns make a strong dent: RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi was a 13-year-old when he was picked in the mega auction last December and at 14 in May, he became the youngest ever to score the fastest IPL ton for an Indian off 35 balls and second fastest ever, against Gujarat Titans. His finesse in stroke play and spunk at the biggest stage captivated the game's greats. While India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma was also among those who hit centuries, it also included Punjab Kings' uncapped Priyansh Arya, who took apart a lowly CSK with his maiden IPL ton. Prabhsimran Singh also showed he has got the goods while Ayush Mhatre gave CSK some reasons to smile. Last year's runner-up SRH came in with one of the most intimidating batting line-ups but the all-out attack approach fell flat on its face. SRH began the IPL with the second highest total ever of 286/6 against RR and ended with the third highest, of 278/3 against KKR. In between, it looked like SRH never had a Plan B with the bat, Nitish Kumar Reddy largely disappointed and not having a quality spinner to bowl in the powerplay hurt them. CSK learn their lessons the hard way: Change is the only constant goes the old adage and CSK learnt it the hard way this year. The side was forced to part with its philosophy of keeping young talent on the bench and rely only on seasoned players such as MS Dhoni. At the top, the 17-year-old Mumbai batter Mhatre thrived against the odds while Proteas' Dewald Brevis dazzled towards the end. The 20-year-old Afghan Noor Ahmad emerged as CSK's most successful spinner with R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja being the other options. Sai Sudharsan comes of age: The young Southpaw showed that a no-risk approach with relentless attack at every opportunity can be a way to amass runs. he tops the charts right now with more than 670 runs and was deservingly rewarded with a national call-up for the Test tour of England. From being retired out for batting slowly in 2023 to being one of the best batters in 2025, Gujarat Titans' Sudharsan proved his time has come. Mumbai Indians do a Mumbai Indians: Four defeats in first five games marked yet another typical Mumbai Indians' start to an IPL, but Hardik Pandya's men came back roaring to win next six matches to establish themselves among the front-runners. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma have blown hot and cold but Suryakumar Yadav showed why he is among the best in the business with remarkable consistency, while Jasprit Bumrah's 17 wickets in 10 matches must set alarm bells ringing in opposition camps. From sweating on Sanju Samson's fitness and form to lack of gumption shown by others, RR endured a forgettable season to finish second last ahead of CSK. Parting ways with key players including Jos Buttler, Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal and Trent Boult disturbed their balance more than perhaps RR imagined. The Capitals began this IPL looking like they won't put a foot wrong but when it came to being clinical and consistent, the fight petered out. DC began with five wins in first six matches and were perched at the top of the table, but a stunning nosedive saw them lose five out of the next eight. KKR misfire but Rahane stands tall: Rahane waged a lone battle of sorts but the season was also poor for the franchise's costliest player and vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer. With five defeats in first eight matches, it was all but over quite early for the defending champions who failed to play like one. Marsh, Pooran stand tall in LSG rabble: ========================= Five wins in first eight games -- built largely on the top-order's success -- gave LSG a chance to finish in the final four but there were more areas of concerns than bright spots. Pant's horror run with the bat, lack of depth in middle order and lack of variation in bowling saw them miss out on playoffs again but Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram gave them the substance amid Digvesh Rathi's theatrics. Skipper Shreyas Iyer's performances in last one year or so have been screaming out loud that there is more to him than what is perceived and it was no surprise to see that he was the anchor of the perennial strugglers' remarkable turnaround. With a determined Iyer and hard-nosed head coach in Australian Ricky Ponting at the helm, there was little doubt that PBKS would be one of the teams to beat and performances like the one against KKR, to defend lowest-ever total (111), was only an example. Gill's Titans take flight: He has scored 400 runs at least since he joined Gujarat Titans three years ago but Gill not only continued to lead by example, but ensured his side remained ahead of the race despite a lop-sided batting and lack of form of one of their premier bowlers in Rashid Khan.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Why is Axar Patel not playing the PBKS vs DC match?
Axar Patel is missing for Delhi Capitals for second match running. Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in their final IPL 2025 match without regular captain Axar Patel , who is missing due to illness. Vice-captain Faf du Plessis leads the team for the second time this season as DC aim for fifth place, having already been eliminated from playoff contention with 6 wins from 13 matches. Du Plessis won the toss and chose to bowl first against second-placed Punjab Kings, who have 8 wins from 12 matches and could move to the top spot with a victory. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! At the toss, du Plessis explained his decision: "We will have a bowl. I think today it is 50-50. Just the make up of the side. We are playing an extra batter. It helps while chasing. It has been very frustrating. We started well. Then went on a roller coaster. We have played enough T20 cricket to understand. We played well in the last game for the first 17 overs. Then lost focus. We are playing for the fifth spot. We had our goals to get into top four. " 05:44 'Chances are still there': Abishek Porel believes in IPL 2025 playoff miracle PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer expressed optimism about his team's position: "Definitely happy faces. I am not satisfied and content. We want to build momentum from here. Each and every individual is performing for the team. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Job half done as of now. Important to stay in the present and seize every possible chance. Inglis and Stoinis come back into the side." Delhi Capitals XI: Faf du Plessis (Captain), Sediqullah Atal, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mukesh Kumar. Punjab Kings XI: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, and Arshdeep Singh. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Economic Times
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Economic Times
PBKS vs DC Playing 11: From Shreyas Iyer to KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis, check full list and more
Punjab Kings, fueled by new overseas players and a strong Indian core, aim for a top-two finish after a decade-long playoff drought, facing Delhi Capitals. Delhi, already out of contention, might give youngsters a chance. Punjab seeks a crucial win, while Delhi's captaincy is uncertain with Axar Patel's potential absence. The head-to-head record shows a closely contested rivalry. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads PBKS vs DC: Predicted XIs Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads PBKS vs DC: Squads PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 Head to Head Stats Matches played: 33 Punjab Kings wins: 17 Delhi Capitals wins: 16 After ending a decade-long playoff drought, Punjab Kings are riding a wave of momentum and aiming for their first top-two finish in 11 years when they face Delhi Capitals on Saturday. The last time Punjab reached these heights was back in 2014 when they finished as by the arrival of their overseas players — Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kyle Jamieson — Punjab's strong Indian core looks ready to challenge for a maiden IPL title. All four overseas stars are fit and expected to feature as PBKS seek a crucial win over Delhi at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Capitals, out of playoff contention after a heavy defeat to Mumbai Indians, enter this game with little to lose and may give some youngsters a chance to shine. Their skipper Axar Patel's availability remains uncertain, and if he is sidelined, Faf du Plessis will continue to lead the Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(wk), Shreyas lyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet BrarFaf du Plessis (c), Abishek Porel(wk), Sameer Rizvi , Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam , Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav , Mustafizur Rahman, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar, KL RahulPunjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Praveen Dubey, Nehal Wadhera, Mitch Capitals: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristian Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmanta Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav rivalry is finely balanced, with Punjab holding a slender lead. Their last encounter was cut short in Dharamsala due to security concerns amid rising tensions, with Punjab well set to post a big total before the match was the IPL resumed, Delhi's playoff hopes ended after a defeat to Mumbai Indians, while Punjab remain strong contenders for a top-two finish.
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: Rs 16.50 Crore Star Continues To Miss Out As DC Opt To Bowl v PBKS
Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals' regular captain Axar Patel, who was retained for Rs 16.50 crore, misses the side's last IPL 2025 game as well. Stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl first against Punjab Kings at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. In a bid to finish in the top-two of the points table, PBKS take on DC. PBKS have 17 points to their credit from 12 matches and two wins in the remaining two games could confirm them of a top-two finish. If they lose any one of them, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will have to be dependent on other results then. DC, on the other hand, are already eliminated from the tournament. They would, however, love to dent PBKS' hopes before signing off from the season. (Live Scorecard) Here are the Live Score and Updates of Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 game - Show key events PBKS vs DC Live: Here are the Playing XIs - Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis (c), Sediqullah Atal, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs(w), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukesh Kumar Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh May 24, 2025 19:08 (IST) PBKS vs DC Live: Punjab Kings aim to "build momentum" "Definitely happy faces. I am not satisfied and content. We want to build momentum from here. Each and every individual is performing for the team. Job half done as of now. Important to stay in the present and seize every possible chance. Inglis and Stoinis come back into the side," said PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer. PBKS vs DC Live: Delhi Capitals playing for 5th spot! "We will have a bowl. I think today it is 50-50. Just the make up of the side. We are playing an extra batter. It helps while chasing. It has been very frustrating. We started well. Then went on a roller coaster. We have played enough T20 cricket to understand. We played well in the last game for the first 17 overs. Then lost focus. We are playing for the fifth spot. We had our goals to get into top four," said DC's stand-in captain Faf du Plessis. May 24, 2025 19:04 (IST) PBKS vs DC Live: Delhi Capitals opt to bowl first! Delhi Capitals' stand-in captain Faf du Plessis has won the toss and opted to bowl first against Punjab Kings. Karun Nair is back in the DC team, informed du Plessis at the toss. The pitch is expected to be a belter and chasing on such a surface is a good choice. May 24, 2025 19:00 (IST) PBKS vs DC Live: No Axar Patel for DC! Delhi Capitals' regular captain Axar Patel continues to miss out. He will not be a part of this game as well and it will be Faf du Plessis once again, who will be leading Delhi Capitals, this time against Punjab Kings. May 24, 2025 18:44 (IST) PBKS vs DC Live: Punjab Kings - a strong squad PBKS, a squad that is already brimming with confidence, was shored up further when their overseas quartet of Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie and Kyle Jamieson joined their extremely talented Indian teammates in the Pink City three days ago. All four will be available for selection as PBKS look to book a top-two finish with a win over their beleaguered opponents who were knocked out of the playoffs reckoning after a big defeat to Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. May 24, 2025 18:28 (IST) PBKS vs DC Live: Can PBKS end title drought? Having ended an 11-year drought, PBKS are now relishing the prospect of not just finishing in the top two, but also enter the summit clash and then make a dash for a maiden title. They are a deserving team, but so are the other three -- MI, RCB and GT -- who have made it to the playoffs. May 24, 2025 18:22 (IST) PBKS vs DC Live: PBKS aim for top-two finish! Riding a wave of success after a decade of pain, a full-strength Punjab Kings will fancy their chances of securing their first top-two finish in 11 years, when they face Delhi Capitals. Apart from the 2014 season when they topped the league table and finished runners-up, PBKS have only made one other playoff appearance in a competition that has been in existence for the past 18 years.
