Thursday, July 09
During Friday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Krunal Pandya suffered an unfortunate dismissal. He became the 17th batter in IPL history, and second this season after Abhinav Manohar, to be out hit wicket.
In a thrilling IPL encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets, ending their season on a high note. Sameer Rizvi's explosive, unbeaten 58 and Karun Nair's crucial 44 powered DC's chase of 207. Earlier, Marcus Stoinis's quickfire 44 and Shreyas Iyer's half-century propelled PBKS to a challenging total, but DC's batting prowess ultimately secured the victory.
During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and SRH, Abhishek Sharma's powerful six shattered a display car's windshield. This incident triggered a pre-season initiative where cricket kits worth ₹5 lakh are distributed to rural cricket development. During the contest, Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94 helped SRH reach 231.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, aiming for a top-two finish for the first time since 2016, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow. Aakash Chopra anticipates a low-scoring affair at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, favoring RCB despite SRH's potential to disrupt the playoff race. Virat Kohli's consistent form bolsters RCB's chances as they seek to regain momentum after a disrupted season.
India's cricket team is set for a transition. Selectors will reveal the squad for the challenging England Test series. Shubman Gill is a frontrunner for captaincy after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's retirements. Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is a concern. Rishabh Pant is likely to be vice-captain. The announcement is scheduled for May 24 in Mumbai.
