Shubman Gill’s brilliant 90 off 55 balls helped Gujarat Titans post a challenging total of 198/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2025 encounter. Gill, playing against his former side, formed a solid opening partnership of 114 runs with B Sai Sudharsan, who contributed 52. Despite Jos Buttler being dropped twice, he made KKR pay with a quickfire 41. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl, but couldn’t contain the GT batsmen. KKR will need 199 to win as they chase down the target with Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opening the innings. (PC: BCCI)

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an unforgettable IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 34 off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. Coming in for the injured Sanju Samson, Suryavanshi’s blistering knock included a six off the first ball he faced, leaving commentators in awe. His performance garnered praise from cricket legends and drew attention from Pakistan, where former cricketer Basit Ali remarked on the confidence that Indian cricket provides its young talent. Despite Rajasthan's defeat, Suryavanshi’s remarkable start to his IPL career has created waves both in India and across the border. (PC: Reuters)

On April 21, 2025, the BCCI unveiled the men's central contracts for the 2024–25 season. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan, previously excluded for skipping domestic duties, have been reinstated, placed in Grade B and C, respectively. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja retain their A+ status. New entrants include Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhishek Sharma. Ravichandran Ashwin is omitted following his December 2024 retirement. Rishabh Pant advances to Grade A, while Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are in Grade B. Grade C features players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson. Notably, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, and KS Bharat are absent from this year's list. (PC: ANI & Hindustan Times)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) avenged their previous loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a dominant seven-wicket win on Sunday. Virat Kohli starred with a match-winning 77, becoming the IPL's highest 50-plus scorer. Following the win, RCB posted Kohli’s viral dance video with Quick Style, subtly mocking PBKS for a parody posted earlier. The caption: "Every masterpiece has a copy. Stick to the original." Kohli was named Player of the Match, praising team balance and his anchor role. With five consecutive away wins, RCB now sit third on the IPL 2025 table with 10 points from eight games.

The BCCI has banned Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah, former co-owner of the Mumbai T20 League team SoBo Supersonics, for trying to fix matches in 2019. He reportedly asked players Dhawal Kulkarni and Bhavin Thakkar to underperform. A man named Sonu Vasan made the offer to Thakkar on Bhamrah’s behalf. The BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) found proof in recorded conversations. The ban's duration was not mentioned but may range from five years to life. Bhamrah is no longer involved with the league. The Mumbai T20 League was revived this year after being suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. (PC: Getty)

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)