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MI vs SRH IPL 2025: A Big Chance to Break the Mid-Table Deadlock

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The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and Mumbai Indians (MI) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to clash in a key match tomorrow. Both teams are stuck in the middle of the points table with 4 points from 6 games, and a win here could turn things around for either side. Big Runs, Big Expectations Both teams are coming into this match after scoring 200+ runs in their last games. SRH nearly broke the 300-run barrier earlier this season with a massive 286/6 – the highest of IPL 2025 so far. Their openers, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, have been in explosive form and even stitched together a record 171-run stand against Punjab Kings. Former SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn had predicted a 300+ score on April 17, and with the way both teams are batting, it might just happen tomorrow. Crucial Phase Begins This match marks the beginning of a vital phase in the tournament. MI and SRH will face each other twice in the next six days, and both also have games coming up against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). These next ten days could decide the fate of all three former champions. Player to Watch: Ishan Kishan A twist in the tale – Ishan Kishan, who played 7 seasons for MI, is now part of SRH. MI didn’t retain him and lost him in the auction to SRH, who paid INR 11.25 crore. He had a strong start but has struggled in recent games. Still, SRH coach Daniel Vettori believes in him and feels that he’s just been unlucky. MI Probable Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Will Jacks/Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma/Vignesh Puthur SRH Probable Playing XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga/Wiaan Mulder Match Focus Pitch: The match will be played on Pitch No. 6 at Wankhede, which has equal boundaries on both sides. Though known as a chasing ground, 5 of the last 9 matches here have been won by teams batting first. Powerplay Stats: SRH has the worst economy rate in powerplays this season, but MI’s opening combo hasn’t been much better, averaging just 22 runs. Match-ups to watch: Shami vs Rohit and Hardik (Shami has dismissed both multiple times) Bumrah and Chahar have done well against Abhishek Sharma in the past. Boult’s early overs could be crucial but he’s not had the best season so far. Can MI Stop the SRH Firepower? SRH’s style of batting – bold and fearless – has brought them big runs, but they’ve also lost games. Vettori defends his top batters saying they’re smart, not reckless. MI, on the other hand, need their bowlers like Bumrah and Boult to fire if they want to stop the SRH charge. With both teams tied on points, this match is a golden opportunity to move up the table and build momentum for the second half of the season.

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IPL 2025: Unbeaten Delhi Capitals Face Confident RCB at Chinnaswamy in a High-Voltage Clash

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The excitement is building as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to host the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, April 10, in what promises to be a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter. RCB Look to Break Unlucky Home records RCB have had a strong start to their campaign, winning three out of their first four matches. However, their only defeat came at home against Gujarat Titans, raising questions about their consistency at Chinnaswamy. That said, the team is riding high on confidence after beating Mumbai Indians at Wankhede for the first time in a decade. Virat Kohli was the star of that match, scoring a fiery 67, and creating history by becoming the first Indian to reach 13,000 T20 runs. Skipper Rajat Patidar, along with Jitesh Sharma, played key roles in setting a big total, while Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya impressed with the ball, taking 8 and 7 wickets respectively so far in the tournament.  Delhi Capitals: The Team to Beat Delhi Capitals are the only unbeaten team in IPL 2025, having won all three of their matches so far. Their victories have come in different ways – a narrow one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, and dominant performances against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. The team looks balanced and focused. KL Rahul stepped up in their last match with a classy 71-run knock, while Mitchell Starc has been deadly with the ball, taking 9 wickets in 3 matches, including a five-wicket haul against SRH. Spinner Kuldeep Yadav has also been effective, with 6 wickets at an economy rate of just 6.00.  Key Battles to Watch Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc: Kohli has dominated Starc in the past, scoring 40 runs off 19 balls without getting dismissed. Can Starc turn the tables this time? RCB middle order vs DC spin attack: DC’s spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Vipraj Nigam will challenge RCB’s strong middle order, featuring Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, and Tim David. Josh Hazlewood vs DC top order: Hazlewood’s economy in the powerplay has been outstanding. His battle with DC’s aggressive openers could shape the match.  Match Details Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: Toss at 7:00 PM IST | Match starts at 7:30 PM IST Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Live Broadcast: Star Sports Live Streaming: JioHotstar Team News & Probable XIs RCB Probable XII: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma/Swapnil Singh/Rasikh Salam DC Probable XII: Faf du Plessis/Sameer Rizvi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma/T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma Head-to-Head Stats Matches Played: 31 RCB Wins: 19 DC Wins: 11 No Result: 1 Quick Facts  Kohli’s strike rate in the powerplay has jumped to 162 since IPL 2024. Josh Hazlewood has the best dot-ball percentage (72.92%) in the powerplay this season. Fraser-McGurk has the highest strike rate (205) in the powerplay this season (min. 200 runs). Axar Patel has kept big hitters like Jitesh Sharma and Tim David in check with low strike rates and key dismissals.  Final Thought: With Delhi Capitals looking unbeatable and RCB eager to defend their home turf, this clash is set to be a battle of momentum vs motivation. Can RCB end DC’s winning streak, or will Delhi march on unbeaten? Tune in on Thursday to find out!

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IPL 2025 Match 16: LSG vs MI – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

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Match Overview The 16th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday, April 4, at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. LSG is currently in sixth place on the points table, while MI sits at fifth position. Both teams are looking to secure an important win in this exciting contest. Team Performances So Far Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost their last match against Punjab Kings and will be eager to bounce back with a win. Mumbai Indians (MI) had a rough start with two losses but made a strong comeback by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders. Match Details Match: LSG vs MI, Match 16, IPL 2025 Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM (IST) Live Streaming: Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website)  Pitch Report: The pitch at Ekana Stadium is made of red soil, offering pace and bounce. While it is usually a high-scoring venue, spinners can take advantage of the turn and bounce. Batting may become difficult as the game progresses, and teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first. LSG vs MI Head-to-Head Record  Matches Played: 6  Wins by LSG: 5  Wins by MI: 1  First Match: April 16, 2022  Last Match: May 17, 2024 LSG vs MI Probable Playing XI Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi   Impact Player: Prince Yadav Mumbai Indians (MI): Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur   Impact Player: Rohit Sharma Key Players to Watch Best Batter: Suryakumar Yadav (MI) Suryakumar Yadav has been in great form, scoring 104 runs in three matches. His explosive batting will be crucial for MI in this match. Best Bowler: Digvesh Singh Rathi (LSG) Lucknow’s spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has taken 5 wickets in three matches and could play a key role in restricting MI’s batting lineup. Match Prediction: Who Will Win? LSG has dominated MI in their past encounters, winning 5 out of 6 matches. However, MI has a strong squad with experienced players like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Trent Boult. If MI’s batting clicks, they could challenge LSG’s dominance. This match promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams fight for crucial points in IPL 2025!

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IPL 2025: RCB vs GT Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

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Match Overview   Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 14th match of IPL 2025. The game will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have played five matches against each other in IPL history, with RCB winning three and GT winning two. This match is expected to be a thrilling contest. RCB’s Current Form RCB has started the season well, winning their last two matches. They have successfully chased a target in one game and defended a total in another. This will be their first match at home, and the fans will be excited to see them play. Captain Rajat Patidar has been leading the team well, and most players have performed when needed. Star batter Virat Kohli has been in great form, scoring 90 runs in two matches. GT’s Current Form Gujarat Titans had a tough start, losing their first match against Punjab Kings despite scoring 232 runs. However, they bounced back strongly by defeating Mumbai Indians. Their batting and bowling looked strong in their last game, and they will be hoping to continue that performance against RCB. Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly. The short boundaries and fast outfield make it easy for batters to score runs. Teams usually prefer to bowl first at this venue as chasing has been successful. However, bowlers who mix their pace and variations can still be effective. Head-to-Head Record (RCB vs GT) Matches Played: 5   RCB Wins: 3   GT Wins: 2   First-ever Match: April 30, 2022   Last Match: May 4, 2024   Predicted Playing XI   Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):  1. Virat Kohli   2. Philip Salt   3. Devdutt Padikkal   4. Rajat Patidar (C)   5. Liam Livingstone   6. Jitesh Sharma (WK)   7. Tim David   8. Krunal Pandya   9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar   10. Josh Hazlewood   11. Yash Dayal   Impact Player: Suyash Sharma   Gujarat Titans (GT):   1. Shubman Gill (C)   2. Sai Sudharsan   3. Jos Buttler (WK)   4. Sherfane Rutherford   5. Shahrukh Khan   6. Rahul Tewatia   7. Rashid Khan   8. R. Sai Kishore   9. Kagiso Rabada   10. Mohammed Siraj   11. Prasidh Krishna   Impact Player: Mahipal Lomror   Probable Best Players   Best Batter: Virat Kohli – He has been in excellent form and loves playing in Bengaluru. His experience and class make him a key player for RCB. Best Bowler: Mohammed Siraj – Playing against his former team, Siraj will be motivated to perform. He has already taken crucial wickets in powerplays this season. Match Prediction: Who Will Win?   RCB has the advantage of playing at home, and their players are in good form. However, GT has strong match-winners who can turn the game around. If RCB bats first and puts up a big score, they will have the upper hand. On the other hand, if GT bowls well and restricts RCB, they can chase down the target. Overall, RCB has a slight edge, but it will be a close contest. Cricket fans can expect a high-scoring thriller!

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IPL 2025: RR vs CSK Match 11 Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Clash?

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Match Overview The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face off in Match 11 of IPL 2025 on Sunday, March 30, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. RR has had a tough start to their campaign, losing both of their opening matches, while CSK has managed one win and one loss in their first two games. This match will be crucial for both teams to gain momentum in the tournament. RR’s Performance So Far Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag in the absence of full-time captain Sanju Samson (who is recovering from a finger injury), have struggled in their first two games. In their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, RR’s bowling attack colapsed as SRH posted a record 286/6. Despite a good effort from Samson and Dhruv Jurel, RR fell short by 44 runs. In their next game against Kolkata Knight Riders, RR managed only 151 runs while batting first, which KKR chased down comfortably. With a weakened bowling attack and inconsistent batting, RR will be hoping to turn things around against CSK.  CSK’s Performance So Far CSK started their campaign on a strong note, defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets. Spinner Noor Ahmad was the standout performer, taking four wickets to dismantle MI’s batting lineup. However, CSK faced a setback in their next game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where they lost by 50 runs. Despite a strong batting lineup, CSK failed to keep up with the high required run rate and suffered a defeat.  Pitch Report:   The pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions. With an average run rate of 8.57 in IPL matches played here, high scores can be expected. However, spinners will have a role to play, especially in the middle overs, as the surface is slightly dry. Fast bowlers might not get much seam movement, but they can still be effective with variations.  Head-to-Head Record Total Matches Played:   29 Rajasthan Royals Wins:  13 Chennai Super Kings Wins:  16 No Result:   1  Predicted Playing XIs  Rajasthan Royals (RR):  Yashasvi Jaiswal Sanju Samson (Impact Player) Nitish Rana Riyan Parag (C) Dhruv Jurel (WK) Shimron Hetmyer  Wanindu Hasaranga Jofra Archer Maheesh Theekshana  Tushar Deshpande Sandeep Sharma  Chennai Super Kings (CSK):  Rachin Ravindra Rahul Tripathi Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)  Deepak Hooda Sam Curran  Ravindra Jadeja  MS Dhoni (WK)  Ravichandran Ashwin  Noor Ahmad Matheesha Pathirana  Khaleel Ahmed  Key Players to Watch  Best Batter Prediction RR:  Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel CSK: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad  Best Bowler Prediction RR:  Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga CSK:  Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed Match Prediction: Who Will Win? Looking at the current form and squad strength, CSK appears to have a slight edge over RR. Their bowling attack, led by Noor Ahmad, has been in fine form, and their batting unit has the depth to chase down any target. However, RR will be desperate for their first win of the season and could put up a strong fight. Prediction: Chennai Super Kings are favorites to win this match, but Rajasthan Royals can pull off an upset if their key players step up. Stay tuned for live updates and enjoy the thrilling contest between RR and CSK!

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DC vs SRH Match Preview – IPL 2025, Match 10

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Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be played at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, March 30, starting at 3:30 PM IST. Team Form and Overview Delhi Capitals started their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling win over Lucknow Super Giants, chasing down a massive target. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad also had an impressive start but faced a setback in their last match. Both teams will aim for a win to build momentum early in the tournament. With strong batting line-ups and experienced bowlers, the match promises to be a high-scoring contest. Key Battles to Watch Faf du Plessis vs Mohammed Shami: An exciting clash in the powerplay. Shami’s ability to swing the ball could trouble Faf du Plessis, who will look to dominate early.    Tristan Stubbs vs Adam Zampa: Stubbs has been consistent with the bat for DC, but Zampa’s leg-spin could  challenge in the middle overs. Travis Head vs Mitchell Starc: Both Australians will face off in a battle of skill and strategy. Head’s aggressive batting against Starc’s pace will be a key contest. Heinrich Klaasen vs Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep Yadav’s spin bowling could be tested against Klaasen’s powerful hitting in the later overs. Pitch and Weather Report The Visakhapatnam pitch has been a paradise for batters, with over 400 runs scored in the previous match here. Expect another high-scoring encounter. The weather will be clear with temperatures around 32°C, and rain is unlikely to interrupt the game. Head-to-Head Record Total Matches: 24 DC Wins: 10 SRH Wins: 13  Probable Playing XIs Delhi Capitals:   Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul / Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma / Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma Sunrisers Hyderabad:   Travis Head / Adam Zampa, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh Both DC and SRH have powerful line-ups and will be eager to claim a victory. With batters in top form and bowlers ready to make an impact, fans can expect a thrilling match. 

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IPL 2025 GT vs MI: Battle for First Points as Hardik Pandya Returns to Ahmedabad

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The excitement is building as Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in today’s IPL 2025 match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The clash is even more strong with Hardik Pandya, MI’s captain, returning to face his former team in his first match of the season.  Hardik Pandya’s Return Hardik Pandya, who led GT to the IPL title in 2022 and guided them to the finals in 2023, now captains MI. His return to Ahmedabad adds emotional value to the match. After missing MI’s first game due to a penalty from last season, Pandya will aim to lead MI to their first win of the tournament. Gujarat Titans Last Games GT faced a tough loss against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their opening match, conceding 243 runs. Despite a strong chase, they fell short. With Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj in their bowling attack, GT will look to bounce back and register their first points on the table.  Mumbai Indians’ Line-Up Boost MI struggled on a slow Chennai pitch in their opening match. The return of Hardik Pandya will add experience and balance to the team. With power hitters like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, MI’s batting unit is capable of use the batting-friendly conditions in Ahmedabad.  Key Players to Watch Shubman Gill (GT): The GT captain showed aggressive intent in the last match, scoring 33 off 14 balls. His form at the top will be crucial. Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Struggling with form in recent matches, Suryakumar will look to regain his explosive style on the flat Ahmedabad pitch. Rashid Khan (GT): After a difficult outing against PBKS, Rashid Khan will aim to make a strong comeback against a  MI batting line-up. Hardik Pandya (MI): All eyes will be on Pandya as he takes on his former team. His all-round abilities will be a key factor for MI. Pitch and Weather Report Ahmedabad is expected to offer a flat batting pitch with plenty of runs on offer. Dew could play a role in the second innings, making the toss crucial. With temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius during the day, the evening should offer slightly cooler conditions.  Predicted Playing XIs Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, R Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj. Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Vignesh Puthur. Both teams are hungry for their first win, making this match a must watch. With star players on both sides in Ahmedabad, fans can expect a thrilling contest. Who will secure their first points of the season? Stay tuned to find out! Keep following criczcap.com for more updates and in depth analysis of IPL 2025 matches.

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IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans – Match Preview

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  A new season brings new hopes for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) as they face off in their opening match of IPL 2025. Let’s take a closer look at what both teams have to offer this season.  Punjab Kings: Fresh Start with High Hopes Punjab Kings have once again opted for a fresh approach. Retaining only a few players like Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, they made significant changes at the mega auction. Ricky Ponting has taken over as head coach and aims to build the strongest Punjab Kings team to date. With Shreyas Iyer as the captain, PBKS brings experience and leadership to the table. The addition of Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Marco Jansen strengthens their middle order. The bowling lineup, featuring Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, and Yuzvendra Chahal, looks formidable. Probable Playing XI for PBKS: 1. Prabhsimran Singh 2. Josh Inglis (wk) 3. Shreyas Iyer (capt) 4. Glenn Maxwell 5. Nehal Wadhera 6. Marcus Stoinis 7. Shashank Singh 8. Marco Jansen 9. Harpreet Brar 10. Vijaykumar Vyshak 11. Arshdeep Singh 12. Yuzvendra Chahal  Gujarat Titans: Banking on Stability Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have maintained a more stable squad. They continue to rely on star players like Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. With the inclusion of Jos Buttler, Titans are looking to add extra firepower at the top. Strengthening their bowling attack further are Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna. Probable Playing XI for GT: 1. Shubman Gill (capt) 2. Jos Buttler (wk) 3. Sai Sudharsan 4. Glenn Phillips 5. Shahrukh Khan 6. Washington Sundar 7. Rahul Tewatia 8. Rashid Khan 9. R Sai Kishore 10. Kagiso Rabada 11. Mohammed Siraj 12. Prasidh Krishna  Key Players to Watch Jos Buttler (GT): A proven match-winner, Buttler’s aggressive batting will be crucial for Gujarat Titans. Glenn Maxwell (PBKS): Returning to PBKS, Maxwell’s explosive form in BBL has made him a key player in the middle order. Shubman Gill (GT): Captain Gill aims to lead from the front, particularly focusing on improving the team’s powerplay performance. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): His death-over bowling skills will be pivotal for Punjab Kings.  Pitch and Conditions The match will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The pitch here can be unpredictable, favoring both pacers and spinners at different times. However, considering previous IPL seasons, chasing teams have found success.  Upcoming Fixtures Gujarat Titans will play Mumbai Indians at home next, followed by away games against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Punjab Kings will travel to Lucknow to face Lucknow Super Giants before hosting Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the thrilling clash between PBKS and GT in IPL 2025!

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IPL 2025 Match 3 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)-Pre-Match Analysis

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  IPL 2025 CSK VS MI Match Details: Date:  23, March 2025 Time: 7:30 IST Venue:  MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. … Live Streaming: Star Sports and Jio Hotstar   Toss: Toss may play a crucial role here at Chennai due to dew factor and slow wicket.   Pitch Report:  MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is historically considered slow track and might help spiners and both the teams may pick three spiners in their XIs.Dew was a major factor here in IPL 2024 but new rules in the tournament to change ball might help to counter that factor.     Previous Ground Records: Total Matches Played: 85 Matches Won Batting First: 49 (57.65%) Matches Won Bowling First: 36 (42.35%)  Highest individual Score: 127 M Vijay (Chennai Super Kings) 03/04/2010 v Rajasthan Royals Best Bowling: 5 wkts 5runs in 4 overs by A Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) 24/05/2023 v Lucknow Super Giants  Lowest Score: 70 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) vs Chennai Super Kings   Probable Playing XI  Mumbai Indians: 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3 Tilak Varma, 4 Suryakumar Yadav (capt), 5 Naman Dhir, 6 Robin Minz, 7 Mitchell Santner, 8 Corbin Bosch/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 9 Deepak Chahar, 10 Karn Sharma, 11 Trent Boult, 12 Satyanarayana Raju/Ashwani Kumar   Probable Playing XI  Chennai Super Kings: 1 Devon Conway/Rachin Ravindra, 2 Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), 3 Rahul Tripathi, 4 Deepak Hooda/Vijay Shankar, 5 Shivam Dube, 6 Sam Curran, 7 Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), 9 R Ashwin, 10 Noor Ahmad, 11 Matheesha Pathirana, 12 Khaleel Ahmed/Anshul Kamboj   Key Stats to Look Out: Boult has been seen always tough for  Gaikwad, having dismissed him three times in 26 balls in the IPL for only 23 runs. Suryakumar has also struggled against Jadeja being dismissed 3 times  in the IPL, managing 45 runs in 59 balls at a strike rate of less than 77. Ashwin is the leading wicket-taker at Chepauk in the IPL with 50 strikes in 42 innings at an economy rate of 6.26. CSK have won five of their last six matches against MI, including three on the trot. Head-to-Head Record: Total Matches Played: 37 CSK Wins:  20 MI  Wins:  17 No Result: 0 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are two of the best teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both have won the IPL trophy five times, more than any other team. They’ll play against each other on the first weekend of the new IPL season. This match is special because these teams have a long and exciting history.   Things have changed recently. For many years, fans loved watching MS Dhoni lead CSK and Rohit Sharma lead MI. But in 2024, new captains took over—Ruturaj Gaikwad for CSK and Hardik Pandya for MI. Last year both teams were not able to win the trophy. CSK almost made it to the playoffs, but MI finished last. MI fans were upset with Hardik. Now, Hardik has won back some fans by helping India win big tournaments like the T20 World Cup. But he can’t play in this Sunday’s match because of a rule he broke last season. Suryakumar Yadav will lead MI instead. Also, MI’s star bowler Jasprit Bumrah is injured and might not play until April. Losing these two players is a big problem for MI. How will they manage? MI also has a tough record they haven’t won their first match of the season since 2012! Their coach, Mahela Jayawardene, knows this and is already thinking about it. CSK, on the other hand, loves playing at their home ground, Chepauk, where the pitch helps spin bowlers. They’ve picked lots of spinners like R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to do well there. A young bowler, Noor Ahmad, might also shine with his tricky left-arm spin.   When MS Dhoni came to Chennai last month, fans went wild with excitement. If he hits big sixes again this season, like he did last year, the crowd will go crazy! The match at Chepauk will have tons of fans watching because the gates are open to everyone.  

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IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB-Pre-Match Analysis. Player Stats and much more

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  IPL 2025 KKR VS RCB MATCH PREDICTION… Match Details: Date: March 22, 2025    Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata  Time: 7:30 PM IST     Toss Prediction The toss could play a crucial role in this match. Given the conditions at Eden Gardens,  teams have historically preferred to Bowl first, Because four out of seven games played here are won by chasing teams. Flat pitches here at eden gardens makes tough to defend.     Probable Playing XI Kolkatta Knight Riders (KKR)    Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.    Probable Playing XI Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB) Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.    Match Prediction Based on current form, squad strength, and venue conditions, KKR holds a slight edge heading into this contest. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)  has been consistent with all-round performance and their familiarity with Eden Gardens,could give them the upper hand. However, RCB has the potential to upset the odds if Virat Kohli and others play well at the top.    Key Players to Watch Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)     Sunil Narine: Last 10 matches, 321 runs, avg 35.67, S.R 179.32    Venkatesh Iyer: Last 10 matches 305 runs, avg 61, S.R 162.62 Varun Chakarvarthy: Last 9 Matches, 16 wkts, Econ 7.44, S.R 12 Harshit Rana: Last 8 matches, 14 wkts, Econ 9.15, S.R 12.92 Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB)    Virat Kohli: Last 10 matches 425 runs, avg 47.22, S.R 161.59   Rajat Patidar: Last 10 matches, 345 runs, avg 38.33, S.R 194.91 Yash Dayal: Last 9 matches, 10 wkts, Econ 9.66, S.R 18.7    Previous IPL  Records at Eden Gardens Kolkata Matches Played:  93 Teams Batting First Won: 38 Teams Chasing Won: 55 Average 1st Innings Score: 166 Highest Score: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs KKR Lowest Score: 49 by RCB vs KKR In 2017 Highest Individual Score: Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 112* from 54 balls vs LSG in 2022 Most Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow (PBKS), Sunil Narine (KKR), Jos Buttler (RR), Virat Kohli (RCB), Rajat Patidar (RCB), Rohit Sharma (MI), Chris Gayle (RCB), Mahela Jaywardene (PBKS) & Harry Brook (SRH) – 1 hundred each    Head-to-Head Record Total Matches: 35  KKR Wins: 21   RCB Wins: 14 No Result: 0    Final Thoughts This clash promises to be an exciting battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Banglarue   KKR, as defending champions, enter with confidence and home advantage, while RCB boasts a revamped squad with firepower. KKR’s spin duo and all-round strength might edge them out, but RCB’s top order could challenge that. We predict KKR to win a close contest.  

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