In a process run by audit and consulting firm Deloitte, owners of the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams bought all six franchises for teams in the future Cricket South Africa (CSA) T20 league.

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Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, left with Cape Town and were four-time winners. Meanwhile, Johannesburg was purchased by Chennai Super Kings, Pretoria by Delhi Capitals, Durban by Lucknow Super Giants, Port Elizabeth by Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Paarl by Rajasthan Royals.

It is the first time ever that a cricketer has been in charge of a T20 league with the appointment of former South Africa captain Graeme Smith as commissioner.

Former IPL COO Sundar Raman is the creator of this league, which is supported by CSA. Deloitte is still reviewing the more refined text of the franchise agreements. However, this week's official announcements will be made between Tuesday and Thursday.

The CSA T20 League is scheduled to start on January 2023

Recently, Cricket South Africa decided to suspend its bilateral agreement in Australia in order to provide room and time for the brand-new league. The T20 league will begin in January of the following year.

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Given the investors on board, the league will undoubtedly aid CSA financially, but the time zone allows CSA to benefit greatly given the way the nation accommodates different time zones throughout the world.

Additionally, this T20 competition will undoubtedly provide the IPL a boost as the main Indian T20 product goes international in every meaning of the word. For the record, four of the six IPL franchises that have acquired teams in South Africa have won 11 IPL championships.

"Given that the IPL franchises have established their foothold in India, this will keep the IPL in the public eye for longer than the three months it is played there. Additionally, it will strengthen ties between South Africa and India "those keeping tabs on developments

Throughout the course of the Indian Premier League, a total of 99 centuries have been scored, starting from the very first game in the league's history back in 2008 when Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum smothered 158 off 73 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The team with the most number of centurions over the years is Royal Challengers Bangalore with 19 hundreds. So let's take a look at the IPL facts of most IPL centuries by IPL teams.

IPL Facts: Most IPL centuries by IPL teams

10. Kolkata Knight Riders | 3

KKR has witnessed three historic centuries over the years. Brendon McCullum’s 158 in the first-ever IPL match in 2008 remains one of the most iconic innings in T20 history. Gautam Gambhir and Venkatesh Iyer have also contributed crucial centuries for the team.

9. Lucknow Super Giants | 4

Lucknow Super Giants, a new franchise introduced in 2022, have already seen powerful individual performances. Quinton de Kock’s 140 against KKR in LSG’s debut season stands out as one of the best knocks in IPL history.

8. Gujarat Titans | 5

Gujarat Titans made an immediate impact by winning their debut season in 2022. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have played match-winning innings, contributing to the team’s early success with powerful centuries.

7. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7

Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL champions in 2016, has produced several match-winning centuries. David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Kane Williamson have been the key architects of these performances, often setting up or chasing down big targets.

6. Mumbai Indians | 8

Despite being the first team to win 5 IPL titles, Mumbai Indians have fewer individual centuries compared to other teams. However, notable innings include Sanath Jayasuriya’s 114 in 2008 and Rohit Sharma’s explosive century against KKR in 2012.

5. Chennai Super Kings | 10

Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful IPL franchises with 5 titles, has relied more on team unity than individual brilliance. However, standout centuries include Shane Watson’s match-winning 117 in the 2018 final, which remains one of the most memorable innings in IPL history.

4. Delhi Capitals | 10

Delhi Capitals have had inconsistent team success, but their players have produced outstanding individual performances. Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, and David Warner have all scored centuries for the franchise, showcasing the batting depth within the team.

3. Punjab Kings | 16

Despite not winning an IPL title, the Punjab Kings have witnessed some spectacular individual performances. Chris Gayle has scored 6 centuries for PBKS, and David Miller’s blistering 101 off 38 balls in 2013 remains one of the most iconic innings in IPL history.

The latest addition to that list is Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya. Priyansh, who is playing in his first IPL season, amassed 104 runs off 42 balls, laced with 7 fours and 9 sixes.

2. Rajasthan Royals | 17

Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champions of IPL in 2008, have produced some explosive batting performances over the years. Jos Buttler stands out with 4 centuries in the 2022 season, while Sanju Samson holds the record as the youngest player to score a century for Rajasthan Royals.

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore | 19

Royal Challengers Bangalore leads the list with 19 centuries, the most by any franchise. Virat Kohli alone accounts for 8 of these centuries, establishing himself as the backbone of RCB’s batting lineup. Other notable contributors include AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, whose explosive batting has helped in high scores.

Chris Gayle has the record for the fastest century for RCB with a 30-ball hundred against Pune Warriors India (at Bengaluru on 23 April 2013).

Punjab Kings’ uncapped opener Priyansh Arya blazed his way to a 39-ball century against Chennai Super Kings, setting a new record for the fastest IPL hundred by an uncapped player in the tournament’s history.

Arya's knock not only enlisted him among the uncapped players' list, but he also became the player to register the fourth-fastest IPL ton ever.

Here is the list of the fastest IPL century by an uncapped player.

1. Priyansh Arya – 39 Balls (IPL 2025)

Priyansh Arya, the 23-year-old left-hander from Delhi, turned Mullanpur into his own backyard by creating and breaking multiple records. Dropped early, he made CSK pay with five sixes in six balls, racing to his fifty in 19 balls before notching his ton in just 39.

Fastest IPL ton by any uncapped player

Priyansh Arya - 39 balls vs CSK, 2025
Rajat Patidar - 49 balls vs LSG, 2022
Devdutt Padikkal - 51 balls vs RR, 2021
Paul Valthaty - 53 balls vs CSK, 2011
Manish Pandey - 54 balls vs Deccan, 2009 #PBKSvCSK

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) April 8, 2025

Known for hitting six sixes in an over in the Delhi Premier League last year, Arya was bought by Punjab Kings in the mega auction. The young opener has now proved why he was rated so high during the auction. 

Only in his fourth IPL match, Arya scored the fourth-fastest IPL ton and also became the player to score the fastest IPL century by an uncapped player.

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2. Rajat Patidar – 49 Balls (IPL 2022)

Rajat Patidar’s 49-ball hundred in the IPL 2022 Eliminator for RCB was a tale of a comeback. The Madhya Pradesh batter, then uncapped, took on Lucknow Super Giants with a mix of elegance and aggression, finishing unbeaten on 112.

Before Arya broke his record, Patidar's 49-ball ton was the fastest by any uncapped player. This inning gave him the nickname of "spin destroyer" among the RCB fans. This also cemented his place as one of the key players for RCB in future.

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3. Devdutt Padikkal – 51 Balls (IPL 2021)

Devdutt Padikkal, the stylish southpaw, announced himself with a 51-ball ton for RCB against the Rajasthan Royals in 2021. His 51-ball ton was one of the most brutal yet eye-catching innings in IPL history by any upcapped batter.

At 20, the uncapped youngster showed maturity beyond his years, sealing a 10-wicket chase with a silky unbeaten 101. Padikkal once had the record for the fastest IPL ton by an uncapped player before his fellow RCB teammate broke the record the next season.

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4. Paul Valthaty – 53 Balls (IPL 2011)

Paul Valthaty’s 53-ball hundred against CSK in 2011 was a Cinderella story for Kings XI Punjab. The Mumbai-born batter, uncapped and unsung, smashed 120* with 19 fours, chasing down 189 with flair.

Despite doing well in the Indian Premier League, Valthaty never made it to the Indian team and was soon forgotten by the fans.

5. Manish Pandey – 54 Balls (IPL 2009)

Manish Pandey became the first Indian to score an IPL century, doing it in 54 balls for RCB in 2009. The Karnataka dasher, then uncapped, crafted an unbeaten 114 against Deccan Chargers, blending aggression with composure.

Manish Pandey is currently the fourth player to play in every season of IPL since it began in 2008.

Suryakumar Yadav completed a special half century for Mumbai Indians on Friday. After this, he became just the eighth player to play 100 IPL games for the Mumbai Indians. The other players to achieve the feat are Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Lasith Malinga, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ambati Rayudu. 

To mark the occasion, SKY was presented with a special customized jersey before the match. A two-time winner of the IPL with Mumbai Indians in 2019 and 2020, Suryakumar is one of only three batters to score 3000 runs for Mumbai Indians in the IPL.

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As Suryakumar Yadav has played his 100th game in the IPL, we take a look at some of the other names who have played 100 IPL Matches for each team.

100 IPL Matches for Each Team

Mumbai Indians

• Kieron Pollard
• Rohit Sharma
• Harbhajan Singh
• Lasith Malinga
• Ambati Rayudu
• Jasprit Bumrah
• Hardik Pandya 
• Suryakumar Yadav

While some franchises do not have any players with 100+ appearances, Mumbai Indians already have eight players.

Former captain Rohit Sharma has played 224 games since swapping Hyderabad for Mumbai. Kieron Pollard has been with the Mumbai Indians since 2010 and has played the second most games with the franchise (211). 

Legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh is third with 158 games to his name.

Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah have played 139 and 136 games respectively for the Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav round out the top eight, having played 109 and 102 games respectively for the franchise.

Chennai Super Kings

• MS Dhoni
• Suresh Raina
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Dwayne Bravo
• Ravichandran Ashwin

Five players have made more than 100 IPL appearances for the Chennai Super Kings. MS Dhoni is a name who has been synonymous with CSK over the years. He leads the way with 262 appearances. Suresh Raina comes after MSD. He has played a total of 200 games for the team in yellow.

Ravindra Jadeja is third with 190 IPL games to his name with the Super Kings. Dwayne Bravo also joins the list for the Chennai Super Kings with his 130 appearances. Ravichandran Ashwin is fourth with 125 IPL games to his name with CSK.

Kolkata Knight Riders

• Gautam Gambhir
• Sunil Narine
• Yusuf Pathan
• Andre Russell

Four players have managed to reach the 100 game mark for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Sunil Narine, who has been with the Knight Riders for almost a decade now, has the most appearances with 189. Andre Russell comes second with 130 appearances.

Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to two IPL titles, is third with 122 matches to his name. Swashbuckling all-rounder Yusuf Pathan also played a total of 122 games for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore

• Virat Kohli
• AB de Villiers
• Yuzvendra Chahal

Three players who have been with the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a long time are on their list of 100+ appearance makers.

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has made 270 appearances for his IPL franchise. Meanwhile AB de Villiers and Yuzvendra Chahal have made 157 and 113 appearances respectively.

Rajasthan Royals

• Sanju Samson
• Ajinkya Rahane

Only two players have reached a century of games with the Rajasthan Royals. They are Ajinkya Rahane and captain Sanju Samson. 

RR skipper Sanju Samson made 149 appearances for his franchise. While Rahane was with the team from 2011 to 2019. He played 106 games for the Royals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Only one player have played 100 IPL games for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. That is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who made 145 appearances for SRH.

Delhi Capitals

• Rishabh Pant
• Amit Mishra

Two players have reached the century mark for the Delhi Capitals in terms of matches. 

Former skipper Rishabh Pant made 111 appearances for Delhi. While veteran spinner Amit Mishra played a total of 103 games for the Capitals since joining them in 2008.

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Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings haven't had any players reach a century of games with them either, and it does not look like that will change any time soon. Piyush Chawla is their leading appearance maker, having played 87 games for them.

Hello and welcome to another LIVE coverage of IPL 2025. Tonight we have the replay of last season's final as Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to host Sunrisers Hyderabad for match no. 15 of IPL 2025. 

This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 match from the web desk. 

KKR have struggled to get going in their first three games as they lost two of them. But, as they return to their home turn after two away games, they will be confident to make a mark at their own den. 

In the meantime, SRH, after winning the first game of the season, failed to win their next two games. Hence, Pat Cummins and company would definitely love to get back to winning ways. 

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After 15 thrilling matches in IPL 2025, we have now come to the 16th match in which five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face each other at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 4, Friday.

Both teams have registered only one win each in the tournament so far, and this match will give them a chance to improve their position in the points table. 

Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed start to their IPL campaign, losing to the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings either side of a victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in week two. 

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Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will be feeling a lot better about themselves now, having finally got onto the scoreboard with a win over the Knight Riders by eight wickets. 

From possible playing XIs to head-to-head record, here is everything you need to know about the LSG vs MI match in IPL 2025.

Match Details

Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians

Tournament: IPL 2025, Match No. 16

Date: 3 April 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue:  Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Streaming Details

Cricket fans from India can watch the LSG vs MI match LIVE on Star Sports TV Channels on Television. They can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar for free.

Pitch & Weather Report

The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium can be expected to be a batting-friendly pitch during the first innings. With the game progression, the pitch tends to get slower. So, it can be an advantage for the batters in the first innings to score runs than the batters who would come in the second half of the match. 

Rain is not expected to play a part in the LSG vs MI game. The temperature is predicted to be around 36 degrees Celsius during the match.

LSG vs MI: Head-to-Head Record

Lucknow Super Giants have dominated their head-to-head clashes against Mumbai Indians, winning 5 out of their 6 encounters. Mumbai Indians have managed just one victory, making LSG the clear frontrunners in their rivalry.

Team News

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG’s injury concerns have plagued their first 11 and the bench together, which means they don’t have much wiggle room to switch combinations. They’d be happy to get Akashdeep back, though, and like Avesh Khan earlier in the season, the Rs. 8 crore signing should slot into the 11 straightaway.

"Akash Deep is in the house" 💙 pic.twitter.com/sjA7jFAYwQ

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 3, 2025

For that, Digvesh Rathi might be relegated to the impact players bench, and become an extra option alongside Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth and Shahbaz Ahmed for the team’s needs according to the pitch.

The only other change LSG might make is to push skipper Pant to open the innings, just to see if that brings the best out of him and Aiden Markram, who’s also struggling with form.

Mumbai Indians

MI have been dealt a major blow recently as Jasprit Bumrah’s recovery has been reportedly delayed. Initially, he was to miss only the first three games but now there’s a chance he might not play the entire season.

Time the ball 💥
Hold the pose 😎
Create a perfect frame 📸#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/ghqFqgZVxa

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 3, 2025

So, the five-time champions need to build on the momentum they have got from the major win over KKR. Although the pitches in Lucknow have tended to be flatter than those at the Wankhede, Ashwani’s left-arm pace and Vignesh Puthur’s spin gives them good balance and adaptability in the attack.

Will Jacks in full flow! 🎥👊#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #LSGvMI pic.twitter.com/AHnu4AyUj8

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) April 3, 2025

There’s a good chance they stick with the same combination unless there are any injury concerns.

Possible XIs

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (WK, C), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Akash Deep, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi.

Impact Subs: Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Digvesh Rathi.

Mumbai Indians:Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult and Vignesh Puthur.

Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Corbin Bosch, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz and Satyanarayana Raju.

Fantasy Team Prediction

Nicholas Pooran (VC), Rishabh Pant, Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Aiden Markram, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar.