Latest Cricket Updates: IPL 2025 Thrillers, International Highlights & Controversies

As of March 25, 2025, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is underway, delivering thrilling matches and notable performances. Here are some of the latest developments:​

Match Highlights:

• Delhi Capitals vs. Lucknow Super Giants: In a remarkable turnaround, Delhi Capitals (DC) chased down a target of 210 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite being at 65/5, impact player Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 off 31 balls led DC to victory with a wicket and three balls to spare.

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Kolkata Knight Riders: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) commenced their IPL 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Chasing 175, Virat Kohli remained unbeaten at 59, while Phil Salt contributed 56, guiding RCB to their target in just 16.2 overs.

Player Performances and Updates:

• Ashutosh Sharma's Innings: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke praised Ashutosh Sharma's match-winning knock for DC, stating it would rank among the top five innings of the IPL 2025 season.

• Rishabh Pant's Form: Lucknow Super Giants' captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism after a six-ball duck against DC. Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu emphasized the need for Pant to improve his performance.

• Jake Fraser-McGurk's Strategy: Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist suggested that Jake Fraser-McGurk, who had an outstanding previous IPL season with 330 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 234, should adopt a less aggressive approach to regain form after a recent dip in performance.

Team News:

• Player Replacements: Mumbai Indians have signed Corbin Bosch as a replacement for Lizard Williams, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have brought in Wiaan Mulder to replace the injured Brydon Carse

Controversies and Incidents:

• Ball-Tampering Allegations: A video from the Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians match has sparked ball-tampering speculations on social media, involving two CSK players.

• Pitch Invasion Incident: An 18-year-old fan invaded the pitch during the KKR vs. RCB match to touch Virat Kohli's feet. Kohli embraced the fan and urged security not to harm him. The fan has been banned from Eden Gardens for the remainder of the IPL season.

Injuries and Player Availability:

• Jasprit Bumrah's Absence: Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is among the notable players missing the start of the IPL 2025 season due to injury.

• Mayank Yadav's Injury: Lucknow Super Giants' bowler Mayank Yadav has suffered a new injury, potentially impacting the team's strategy for the ongoing season.