Mumbai Indians registered a thumping 9-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Match 38 of IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 177, MI rode on brilliant unbeaten half-centuries from Rohit Sharma (76* off 45) and Suryakumar Yadav (68* off 30), who added 114 runs for the second wicket to seal the win in just 15.4 overs. Ravindra Jadeja (1/18) picked CSK’s only wicket. Earlier, CSK posted 176/5, powered by fifties from Shivam Dube (50 off 32) and Jadeja (53* off 35), along with a quick 32 by debutant Ayush Mhatre. MI’s dominant chase exposed CSK’s bowling once again. (PC: X/MI)

Rohit Sharma roared back to form with his first half-century of IPL 2025, smashing a 33-ball fifty to steer Mumbai Indians in a commanding chase against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede. Chasing 177, MI reached 112/1 in 12 overs, with Rohit leading the charge with classy strokes and confident intent. Earlier, CSK managed 176/5, thanks to solid knocks from Ravindra Jadeja (53* off 35), Shivam Dube (50 off 32), and debutant Ayush Mhatre (32 off 15). Despite CSK’s recovery from a shaky start, MI’s dominant batting, powered by Rohit’s resurgence, gave them the upper hand in this high-stakes encounter. (PC: X/IPL)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, made history as the youngest-ever player to debut in the Indian Premier League, replacing injured Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. In a dazzling entrance, the teen opener smashed his first ball for six and scored 34 off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. Suryavanshi’s fearless innings included three sixes and two fours before he was stumped by Rishabh Pant. Recently signed for £105,000, he also holds the record as the first IPL player born after the league’s inception in 2008. His selection follows a 58-ball century for India U19s against Australia U19s in Chennai. (PC : Reuters)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a commanding performance to defeat Punjab Kings by seven wickets in their IPL 2025 encounter. Chasing a target of 158, openers Virat Kohli (73*) and Devdutt Padikkal (61) put on a 103-run partnership, anchoring the successful chase with seven balls to spare. Earlier, RCB’s spinners Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26) kept the Punjab batting in check, striking at crucial moments. Prabhsimran Singh was the top scorer for PBKS with a quickfire 33 off 17 balls. RCB’s all-round show has given them a crucial momentum boost in the tournament. (PC: BCCI)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14 years and 23 days, became the youngest-ever IPL debutant for Rajasthan Royals, hitting a six off his first ball and scoring 34 off 20 balls in a match against Lucknow Super Giants. His coach, Manish Ojha, revealed that Vaibhav adhered to strict dietary restrictions, avoiding mutton and pizza, to prepare for the IPL. Ojha praised him as a blend of Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, highlighting his fearless batting style. Before the match, head coach Rahul Dravid informed Vaibhav of his debut, leading to a mix of excitement and nervousness. Vaibhav expressed determination to seize scoring opportunities without hesitation. (PC: News18)

Google CEO Sundar Pichai made sure not to miss the IPL debut of 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who played for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants on April 19. Waking up early to watch the match live, Pichai praised Suryavanshi’s fearless batting, which included a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur. "Woke up to watch an 8th grader play in the IPL!!!! What a debut!" Pichai posted on his social media. Despite Rajasthan's narrow loss, Suryavanshi impressed with a quickfire 34 off 20 balls. His debut performance added to the excitement surrounding his selection as the youngest player in IPL history. (PC: X)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi made a sensational IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals at just 14 years and 23 days, becoming the youngest debutant in IPL history. Facing Lucknow Super Giants, he smashed a six on his very first ball and scored a quickfire 34 off 20 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes. He also became the youngest player to hit both a six and a four in IPL. Suryavanshi joins an elite club of players, including Andre Russell, who started their IPL careers with a first-ball six. Despite his heroics, RR narrowly lost the match to LSG by 2 runs. (PC: X/Rajasthan Royals)

Abhishek Nayar, recently dismissed as Team India’s assistant coach following criticism over the Test team's batting failures, has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as part of their support staff. Nayar previously played a pivotal role at KKR, mentoring players like Dinesh Karthik, Venkatesh Iyer, and Varun Chakaravarthy. His return follows BCCI's decision to overhaul the coaching setup after India's Test series loss to New Zealand, which included removing fielding coach T Dilip and conditioning coach Soham Desai. Despite his departure from the national team, Nayar's strong rapport with players and his developmental contributions remain highly regarded within the cricketing community. (PC: India & Sportskeeda)

In today's IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bat first at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Notably, RR's regular captain, Sanju Samson, is absent due to an abdominal injury, with Riyan Parag leading the team in his stead. Additionally, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is making his debut for RR in this match. (PC: Sportstar)

In a thrilling first innings at Ahmedabad, Delhi Capitals set a challenging total of 203/8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans. Axar Patel top-scored with 39 off 32 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma contributed a quick-fire 37 off 19 balls. Despite a late surge, Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball for the Titans, taking 4 wickets for 41 runs. Kuldeep Yadav’s boundary off Sai Kishore’s final over ensured Delhi crossed the 200-mark. Gujarat Titans will feel they kept the total under control with disciplined bowling in the second half of the innings. (PC: IPL)