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While Shubman Gill will lead the charge for the Titans, Punjab have a new captain in Shreyas Iyer who will hope to lead the side to their first final in 11 years.
Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting will look to turn Punjab Kings' fortune this season as they have assembled a well-balanced unit for the upcoming season. Iyer, last year's IPL-winning skipper, put himself in the auction after he didn't get the desired retention price at KKR.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans retained their core from last season, with Shubman Gill leading the side and Rashid Khan being their trump card.
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Mar 25, 2025, 5:52 PM
Punjab seals the game by 11 runs
Shahrukh hits a six over cover. Doesn’t matter as Punjab seals the game by 11 runs.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:48 PM
Arshad Khan in at seven
Arshad Khan in at seven. He takes a single.
18 needed off 1.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:46 PM
Rutherford departs
Rutherford chops onto the stumps. That’s game over for Gujarat today.
19 needed off 2 now.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:45 PM
Tewatia run out
Arshdeep to bowl. Run out! Tewatia is run out at the non strikers’ end. Rutherford hit the ball straight, touched Arshdeep’s hand and crashed into the stumps. Tewatia was out of his crease.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:42 PM
27 needed off 6
Tewatia slog sweeps over square leg.
Gujarat 217/3 in 19 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 5:41 PM
Tewatia reviewed for no ball
Rahul Tewatia facing his first ball. Swing and a miss. Tewatia has reviewed for no ball.
Not a no ball, it’s a fair delivery.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:38 PM
34 need from 9
Another four! Another slash this time towards backward point.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:37 PM
Vyshak continues
Rutherford slashes towards deep third for four. He now drives the ball towards cover and gets a double.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:34 PM
Buttler departs
Buttler is gone. He gets an inside edge onto the stumps.
He falls for 54 off 33 balls.
Gujarat 199/3 in 18 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 5:32 PM
Jansen comes
Rutherford opens the face of the bat and slices the ball towards deep third for four.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:30 PM
Terrific bowling from Vyshak
Terrific bowling, sticking to wide outside off line.
Just five runs from the over.
Now 57 need from 18 balls.
Gujarat 187/2 in 17 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 5:26 PM
Vyshak comes into attack
Vyshak is bowling really well here, quick outside off. Punjab has reviewed a wide given, and it has been turned to legal delivery. Already three wides this over.
Now Rutherford has reviewed a no ball. It’s a fair delivery.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:20 PM
62 need from 24 balls
Boundaries have dried up since the last over. A double to end the over. Just eight from the over.
Gujarat 182/2 in 16 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 5:16 PM
Jansen is back
Punjab bowlers are going full and wide to these two batters.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:14 PM
70 need from 30
Vyshak keeping it full and wide. A very good over, just five runs off it.
Gujarat 174/2 in 15 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 5:10 PM
Vyshak into the attack
Buttler slashes, ball goes towards short third but Chahal does well to stop a certain boundary.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:09 PM
Gujarat 169/2 in 14 overs
Another SIX! Short ball and Rutherford pulls it over fine leg.
17 runs came in that over.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:06 PM
Stoinis comes into attack
SIX! Rutherford pulls the ball over square leg. Follows it up with a four past backward point.
Vijaykumar Vyshak comes in place of Priyansh Arya as impact sub.
Mar 25, 2025, 5:03 PM
Gujarat 152/2 in 13 overs
Buttler continues from the other end as he drives towards cover region for four.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:59 PM
Sudharsan is caught
On the pads, Sudharsan picks it up but is caught at deep square leg. He falls for 74 off 41 balls.
Sherfane Rutherford in at four. Off the mark with a single.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:58 PM
Arshdeep is back
Buttler welcomes Arshdeep with a huge SIX over long on. Ball went way into the crowd.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:56 PM
17 runs from the over
SIX!! A huge slog sweep way into the crowd towards midwicket region. Sudharsan is down on the ground, cramps possibly.
Sudharsan comes down the track and slaps the ball straight for four.
Gujarat 138/1 in 12 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 4:53 PM
Chahal continues
Sudharsan begins Chahal’s over with a four towards fine leg.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:52 PM
Gujarat 121/1 in 11 overs
Buttler finishes the over with another maximum over long off.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:50 PM
Maxwell is back
Maxwell is back. SIX! Sudharsan pulls the ball over deep midwicket.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:47 PM
Sudharsan brings up his fifty
Chahal pushes one in and Sudharsan cracks it over long off for a six. Gets a single now with a slog sweep. GT needs to up the ante if it wants to stay in this game.
Another single for Sudharsan and that brings up his fifty.
Gujarat 104/1 in 10 overs.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:46 PM
Gujarat 93/1 in 9 overs
Buttler gets going, finally with two fours against Jansen. One with an on drive and the other with a pull shot.
But, Jansen closes out the over well. Just two singles from the last four balls.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:37 PM
First over for Chahal
Drags it short and Sudharsan slams it between long on deep mid wicket for a four.
Buttler vs Chahal now. The English batter attempts reverse sweep. Misses it completely.
Punjab 82/1 in 8 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 4:34 PM
Gujarat 75/1 in 7 overs
Jos Buttler is the new batter. Buttler gets off the mark with a double to deep mid wicket.
Short and wide for the last ball. Sudharsan slashes at it. Omarzai can only parry it over the fence at deep third. SIX!!
Mar 25, 2025, 4:31 PM
Stoinis into the attack
Sudharsan attempts an expansive drive. Edged and runs away for a four.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:27 PM
Gujarat 61/1 in 6 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 4:25 PM
Gill departs
Gill attempts another big shot. Leading edge and it is a skier. Priyansh Arya completes the catch.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:24 PM
Maxwell comes
Glenn Maxwell with his off spin now. Fuller ball and Gill sweeps it over square leg for a four.
Gill goes with slog sweep now. Just two runs though.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:22 PM
Gujarat 51/0 in 5 overs
Marco Jansen gets his first crack with the ball. Couple of singles to start the over. Sudharsan pre meditates a scoop and executes it pretty well. SIX!! Over deep fine leg.
Gill too gets a six of his own. Clobbers a fuller ball over long on for a six.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:17 PM
Gujarat 36/0 in 4 overs
Short from Omarzai and Gill pulls it to perfection. SIX!!
19 runs from the over.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:16 PM
Second over for Omarzai
GT openers continue to deal in risky singles. This time it is Sudharsan running towards the danger end.
Full from Omarzai and Gill employs the pick up shot to get his first six of the innings.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:11 PM
Gujarat 17/0 in 3 overs
Arshdeep troubles Sudharsan with a few well-targetted short balls. Just two runs from the over.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:09 PM
Arshdeep continues for second
Gill gets off strike again with a single to the off side.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:07 PM
Gujarat 15/0 in 2 overs
Omarzai around the wicket to Sudharsan. Flicked away for a single. Gill dabs one to off side and sets off for a risky single. A better throw would have been his end.
Full and straight from Omarzai. Sudharsan lobs it over long on for the first six of the game.
Mar 25, 2025, 4:04 PM
Chase begins for Gujarat
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill opening for GT. Sudharsan gets his innings underway by tucking Arshdeep down the leg side for a four.
Better line from Arshdeep now. Cramps Sudharsan up for space.
Gujarat 5/0 in 1 over
Mar 25, 2025, 3:53 PM
Punjab 243/5 in 20 overs
So Shreyas won’t be getting his hundred. A four to end the over! Upper cut over keeper.
Shreyas remains unbeaten on 97. Shashank scores 44 off 16 balls.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:40 PM
Siraj for the final over
Shashank upper cuts over short third for four. Shashank flicks and takes double. Shreyas on 97 at the other end. Four! Shashank smashes it towards cover.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
Punjab 220/5 in 19 overs
Yorker, Shreyas places the ball towards short third for a single. Shashank upper cuts and the ball lands safely in no-man’s land.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:35 PM
Rabada comes for 19th over
Four! Shreyas moves to 95 with a flick towards midwicket. Rabada trying to keep it away from Shreyas.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:33 PM
Punjab 210/5 in 18 overs
Rashid comes. Now Shashank gets into the act and smacks his first six of the innings.
He goes over long on. He follows it up with a four towards cover. Another SIX! Straight down the ground.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:30 PM
Good effort from Tewatia
Good effort in the end, saves four runs. 24 runs off the over.
Punjab 190/5 in 17 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 3:28 PM
Boundary check for six
Shreyas this time tries to goes over long on but the fielder does it well to push the ball inside the field.
Boundary check going on.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:25 PM
Back-to-back boundaries from Iyer
Another SIX!! Pulled JUST over square leg. Fielder catches it but he was on the rope. Third six of the over! Six over covers this time.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:23 PM
Prasidh comes
Bouncer and Shreyas is hit on his lats. A quick medical check and he’s back.
SIX! Back of the length and this time Shreyas pulls over midwicket. This is brilliant batting. Follows it up with a slash over backward point for four.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:19 PM
Shashank Singh at the crease
Shashank takes a single off the first ball. Punjab looking good to go past 220 at this stage.
Kishore finishes his spell well.
Punjab 166/5 in 16 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 3:16 PM
Stoinis departs
Kishore is back. Stoinis smacks the ball over long on for a SIX!
Stoinis tries to reverse sweep but hits it straight to short third. He falls after scoring 20 off 15 balls.
Timeout!
Mar 25, 2025, 3:14 PM
Punjab 156/4 in 15 overs
Siraj is back. SIX! Half-tracker and Stoinis sends the ball over square leg region.
Bouncer by Siraj, Stoinis leaves but umpire doesn’t give a wide, Punjab has reviewed it. It is a wide. 150-up for Punjab! SIX!! This time Shreyas pulls the ball over fine leg. Another 17-run over.
Mar 25, 2025, 3:08 PM
Fifty for Sreyash
Rashid comes again. A single after two dot balls. Stoinis tries to sweep fine, doesn’t time it well but gets a single.
SIX! Fifty for Shreyas in style. Read the googly quickly and slaps the ball over long on.
A fifty off 27 balls. He follows it up with another maximum, this time way over the midwicket boundary.
Punjab 139/4 in 14 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 3:04 PM
Good over for PBKS
Now Stoinis takes out the reverse scoop over short third for four. 17 came in that over.
Punjab 125/4 in 13 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 3:02 PM
Shreyas trying to counter attack
Kishore comes into the attack. SIX! Inside out by Shreyas and the ball goes over cover boundary.
Shreyas looking to make room and exploit the off side. Another SIX! This time JUST over long on. He gives the strike to Stoinis.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:59 PM
Punjab in trouble
Just three runs from the over. Looks like Punjab is in trouble now.
Punjab 108/4 in 12 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 2:58 PM
Rashid for his second over
A good over so far, just two singles off the first four balls.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:56 PM
Stoinis to face the hat-trick ball
Marcus Stoinis to face the hat-trick ball. He drives it towards cover. Splendid over, just a single off it.
Punjab 105/4 in 11 overs.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:54 PM
Maxwell gone
Maxwell has been adjudged LBW off the first ball and he doesn’t take a review! First-ball duck for Maxwell.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:53 PM
Sai kishore dismisses Omarzai
Omarzai went for a slog sweep but is caught in the deep. Omarzai goes for a 15-ball 16.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:51 PM
8 runs from the over
Fuller now. Omarzai gets under it. Not the cleanest of shots. Over mid off for another four. Interesting over.
Two fours and four dot balls.
Punjab 104/2 in 10 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 2:48 PM
Prasidh continues
Length ball and Omarazai cracks it through covers for a four.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:43 PM
Punjab 96/2 in 9 overs
Kishore gets the better of Omarzai thrice. Three valuable dot balls gained. Superb over. Just two runs from it.
Strategic Timeout!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:42 PM
Sai Kishore comes
Gill brings in the left-arm spin of Sai Kishore with two right-handed batters out in the middle.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:39 PM
Punjab 94/2 in 8 overs
Better line from Prasidh for the rest of the over. Even Just five runs from the five balls after the boundary.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:36 PM
Prasidh Krishna introduced
Goes wide first up and Shreyas cuts it away for a four.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:36 PM
Punjab 85/2 in 7 overs
Omarzai is the new batter for PBKS and he goes after Rashid straight away. Tonks it straight down the ground for a six.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:33 PM
Rashid gets his first wicket
Rashid gets his man. Priyansh is left clueless by a googly. Top edged and easy catch for Sai Sudharsan.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:32 PM
Rashid Khan into the attack
Not the greatest start for Rashid Khan. Drags one down the leg side and Priyansh sweeps it away for a four.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:30 PM
Punjab 73/1 in 6 overs
Rabada pitches it up and Priyansh crunches it through covers for a four. Shreyas adds another four by guiding one past short third.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:30 PM
GT loses a review
Full and nipping in from Rabada. Strikes Shreyas on the pad. Nothing from the umpire and GT reviews. Ball tracking shows the impact was outside the leg stump. GT loses a review.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:26 PM
Back-to-back boundaries
Uppish cover drive now. Flies through covers. Fou more. Width again from Arshad.
Carved behind point for a six by Priyansh. Full and straight from Arshad. Crunched straight back for another four.
PBKS 63/1 in 5 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 2:23 PM
Arshad starts with a wide
Priyansh continues to enjoy the slice of luck. Swings at a wide fuller one from Arshad. Gets an edge, which screams past the keeper for a four.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:20 PM
PBKS 42/1 in 4 overs
Shreyas slashes one over point to gather two more runs. On the pads now. Shreyas deposits over square leg for a six. Some way to get your captaincy stint underway.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:17 PM
Shreyas Iyer comes to bat
In comes skipper Shreyas Iyer and he gets off the mark with a superb uppish straight drive. FOUR!!
Mar 25, 2025, 2:15 PM
First wicket down for Punjab
Prabhsimran’s struggle ends. He top edges a Rabada length ball straight to Arshad at deep third.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:15 PM
Siraj comes
Siraj raps Priyansh on the pad. Subdued appeal, considering the ball had pitched outside leg. Siraj now swings it away from Prabhsimran who fails to make any contact.
Siraj swings it into Priyansh’s arc. Swiped away for a six over square leg. Clean strike! Not so clean shot next up. Thick edge and it flies past deep third for a four.
PBKS 28/0 in 3 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 2:15 PM
Siraj comes
Siraj raps Priyansh on the pad. Subdued appeal, considering the ball had pitched outside leg. Siraj now swings it away from Prabhsimran who fails to make any contact.
Siraj swings it into Priyansh’s arc. Swiped away for a six over square leg. Clean strike! Not so clean shot next up. Thick edge and it flies past deep third for a four.
PBKS 28/0 in 3 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 2:09 PM
Catch dropped
Length ball from Rabada. Priyansh swipes at it. Two fielders under it. But Arshad fails to hold onto the chance. Dropped. Prabhsimran gets a four off the last ball of the over.
PBKS 16/0 in 2 overs
Mar 25, 2025, 2:08 PM
Rabada comes for the second
Rabada from the other end. Prabhsimran’s turn to get off the mark. Single to leg side. Priyansh chips one over covers for a couple of runs.
Mar 25, 2025, 2:06 PM
Prabhsimran and Priyansh to open the innings
Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya opening the innings for Punjab Kings. As expected, Siraj with the new ball for Gujarat Titans.
Priyansh gets one on the pads and he flicks it away for a four. First runs in IPL for the left-handed batter. Once again on the pads. This time it is leg byes. Four more! Siraj brings the line back in. Priyansh misses out.
Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
The surface of the Narendra Modi Stadium looks good for batting where we can expect a 200-plus total getting scored easily in the first innings. It also has a good bounce where the fast bowlers can get the movement. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down which means that the spinners can make an impact.
The average batting first score at this ground is around 168 runs. Out of these 35 IPL matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 15 times while the 20 matches have been won by the team batting second.
The weather looks clear for the GT vs PBKS IPL 2025 clash in Ahmedabad on March 25. The maximum temperature is expected to be 38 degrees as per the weather forecast, while humidity will be around 19%.
Mar 25, 2025, 11:08 AM
GT vs PBKS: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches played
5
GT won
3
PBKS won
2
No Results / Tied
0
Mar 25, 2025, 11:07 AM
How to watch the match?
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From South Africa's 27-year ICC wait to RCB's IPL triumph after 18 years, this year saw some decades-long trophy droughts coming to an end, which raises a question: Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Find out why.
Every now and then, a year comes along that changes sports history. Imagine waiting years, even decades, for your favourite team to win. For fans across the globe, 2025 has turned that dream into reality.
This year has been special, marked by some of the longest trophy droughts in sports finally coming to an end. Teams like South Africa in cricket and Bologna in football have broken long-standing curses, proving that anything is possible.
Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Join us as we explore why 2025 is a year sports fans won't soon forget, and is also termed as "Year of the underdogs."
1. South Africa won an ICC Trophy after 27 years/ 9,862 days
South Africa celebrates their WTC 2023-25 Final victory against Australia. Image | Mint
For nearly three decades, the "chokers" tag clung to the Proteas like an unwanted shadow. Time and again, they reached close to the glory, only to falter at crucial moments. But 2025 changed everything, as they lifted ICC WTC Trophy defeating a strong Australian side in the Final.
South Africa showcased a cricketing masterclass with extraordinary team efforts in a high-stakes final match. From Aiden Markram's century to Temba Bavuma's batting class, they gave it all to earn the standing ovation from the crowd as they walked with pride after the win.
This victory, as Mark Boucher previously said, indeed is the turnaround they needed to inspire future generations and earn global respect as champions that they truly deserve.
They made the world chant "It's time for Africa" with their performance.
2. RCB won their first ever IPL trophy after 18 years/ 6,570 days
RCB lifting the IPL 2025 title after defeating PBKS in the final. Image | NDTV
For 18 painfully long years, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their passionate fans endured a rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak in IPL. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered exceptional, balanced performance this season, finally breaking free of their curse.
The image of Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy, the last major piece missing from his glittering cabinet, was one of the most iconic sportingmoments of this year. It not only signified the team's victory, but also the ultimate reward for loyalty and career-long excellence.
The overall team contribution and management are the key factors that led them to secure their place as champions, shutting all the haters down.
3. Go Ahead Eagles won the KNVB Cup after 93 years/ 33,968 days
Go Ahead Eagles celebrating their KNVB Cup win after 93 years. Image | Instagram
Go Ahead Eagles soared to their first major trophy in 93 years, winning the KNVB Cup in 2025. For generations of fans in Deventer, this was a moment they might have only dreamed of. The emotions outpouring after the victory were sensational.
Their journey in the tournament was an underdog saga, defeating AZ Alkmaar, where they equalised the final match in the 99th minute to take it to penalties, and ultimately winning it from there!
4. Bologna won the Italian Cup after 51 years/ 18,619 days
Bologna lifting the Italian Cup after 51 years in 2025. Image | SportsDesk
Bologna's victory in the Italian Cupafter 51 years was a testament to patience and a perfectly executed season. Their triumph in 2025, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final, was a moment they manifested for years.
Key contributions from players like Don Ndoye, who scored the decisive goal despite returning from injury, and the tactical decisions of the coach, Vincenzo Italiano, brought joy to a city that waited for so long.
5. Crystal Palace won the first ever major trophy (FA Cup) after 119 years/ 43,714 days
Crystal Palace lifting the FA Cup after victory over Man City in 2025. Image | Sky News
Perhaps the most astonishing drought-breaker of 2025 belonged to Crystal Palace. After 119 years, the Eagles finally lifted their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup.
The single decisive goal from Eberechi Eze and crucial saves from goalkeeper Dean Henderson shaped their 1-0 victory over Manchester City FC. This victory proved that even after more than a century, a club's biggest dream can still become reality!
6. Newcastle United won the League Cup after a long wait of 55 years/ 20,367 days
Newcastle United lifting the League Cup in 2025. Image | Instagram
For the passionate supporters of Newcastle United, 2025 brought an end to a 55-year wait for a major domestic trophy as they won the English Football League Cup.
The sight of the Magpies defeating the 10-time champions Liverpool (1-2) was a powerful moment that reinforced belief in their new era. Goals from local hero Dan Burn and Alexander Isak brought the victory home for them.
7. Harry Kane won his first-ever major trophy (Bundesliga) after 32 years/ 11,676 days
Harry Kane celebrating the Bundesliga win in 2025. Image | Instagram
For years, England's most prolific striker, Harry Kane, was burdened by an unfortunate tag: "trophy virgin." Despite his goal-scoring records and individual brilliance, a major team trophy has always slipped away from him.
But 2025 finally saw the narrative shattered as Kane immediately made his mark after joining Bayern Munich, leading them to their 33rd Bundesliga title. He was also the top scorer of the 2024-25 season, having scored 26 goals and 8 assists.
This victory felt like a personal one, putting a line to complete the picture in his football career.
Buzzing to be Bundesliga top goalscorer for the second year in a row and this one’s even more special as it goes alongside the Bundesliga title! Couldn’t have achieved this without the support of my teammates! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WnvIvCf28S
8. Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League after 17 years/ 6,296 days
Tottenham lifting the UEFA Europa League title after 17 years in 2025. Image | Sky News
2025 finally broke Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year trophy drought, as they won the UEFA Europa League. This was a monumental win, bringing the title back to North London.
The tense final against Manchester United saw a crucial goal from Brennan Johnson secure the 1-0 victory. However, the most iconic image was Son Heung-min, the club's long-serving captain, finally lifting a major trophy.
After a decade of dedication and numerous near misses, Son's emotional moment, draped in the Korean flag, was the highlight of his commitment and love for football.
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case following the fatal incident during their IPL victory celebration at Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025. Get full updates here.
On June 4, 2025, what was meant to be a joyous celebration of Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL victory turned into a horrific tragedy outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A stampede occurred amidst massive crowds attempting to gain entry for the victory festivities, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and leaving numerous others injured.
The incident prompted immediate outrage and questions regarding crowd management, event planning, and accountability. Police subsequently filed an FIR against RCB, the event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), alleging various offenses including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and criminal negligence. Several individuals, including RCB's marketing head, were arrested in connection with the case.
Legal Challenges and Court Observations
In response to the criminal case, Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), the entity managing RCB, along with DNA Entertainment Networks and some of their officials, have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIRs. Their petitions contend that they have been falsely implicated and that the incident was not a result of their direct actions.
The petitions are being heard by Justice SR Krishna Kumar. During recent hearings, Justice Kumar has made observations, noting that it is "premature" to definitively conclude that RCB's social media posts inviting the public were the sole or primary trigger for the stampede.
The court has also urged the State not to make further arrests of RCB or DNA officials until the next hearing, signifying a cautious approach to the ongoing legal proceedings.
The State, however, has argued that RCB's invitations led to an uncontrolled gathering, far exceeding the stadium's capacity, contributing to the chaos. The investigation is ongoing, with a Special Investigation Team formed to probe the circumstances.
The celebration of Royal Challengers Bangaluru's (RCB) first title win in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has now become a cause of crisis. 11 people died and about 50 people were injured in a Bengaluru stampede during the celebration held outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In connection with this tragic incident, Bangaluru Police has arrested four people including a senior RCB official, while some top officials of Karnataka Cricket Association (KSCA) are still absconding.
Police arrested RCB employee
Among those arrested by the police, the prominent name is that of Nikhil Sosale, who is the marketing head of RCB. Nikhil is considered close to Virat Kohli and was seen actively in every match of the team.
He led the team's branding and marketing strategy and has been associated with the franchise for many years. This year, a picture of a woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma in the stadium during every RCB match went viral on social media. Later it was revealed that this woman was none other than Nikhil Sosale's wife Malvika Nayak.
Arrest comes after Senior IPS officer took charge
The police, on Thursday, had booked RCB, event management company DNA and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration over the Bengaluru stampede with CM Siddaramaiah asking the police to arrest the representatives. The KSCA officials have been absconding since Thursday night, the police said.
The arrest comes moments after Senior IPS officer Seemant Kumar Singh took charge as the new Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police, replacing B Dayananda, who was among senior officers suspended over the stampede.
After taking charge, Singh had vowed to uphold the work of his predecessors and act swiftly on the stampede. “I will immediately meet with my officers and take necessary steps regarding the incident,” he said.
Bengaluru Stampede case: What happened actually?
What was meant to be a day of celebration for cricket fans in Karnataka turned chaotic on Wednesday, as a hastily cancelled victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team gave way to confusion, swelling crowds, and a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The morning began with an announcement from team management: a victory parade would be held on an open bus, traveling the short distance from the iconic Vidhana Soudha to the stadium. Free passes for a post-parade celebration at the stadium were to be made available online. But by 11:56 am, the Bengaluru Traffic Police said that the parade was off.
However, by the time the RCB team arrived at HAL airport around 1:30 pm and travelled to their hotel before heading to Vidhana Soudha, thousands had already assembled along the intended parade route. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was slated to felicitate the players at a brief public ceremony.
Some spectators perched on treetops and building ledges, including the roof of the nearby Karnataka High Court. Meanwhile, large crowds also began to cluster outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Namma Metro announced that it would bypass Cubbon Park and Dr B.R. Ambedkar metro stations due to overcrowding.
By 3 pm, police estimated that over 50,000 people were gathered within a one-kilometre radius of the stadium. Tragedy struck around 4 pm, when Gate 3 of the stadium partially opened. The mix of ticket-holders and those without passes surged toward the entrance, triggering the stampede.
From emerging star to captain fantastic: Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey
From his debut as an emerging star to his elevation as a fantastic captain, Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey has been phenomenal. Explore his influence and achivements in this tournament, along with the key moments that shaped his IPL career.
Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey is a compelling story of growth, dedication, and leadership. From stepping into the grand stage as a promising young batsman to eventually shouldering the responsibility of captaincy and winning the trophy, he has finally earned the love and respect he deserved from all the cricket fans.
Explore this journey with us and relive those battles he fought to evolve from an emerging star to captain fantastic!
Iyer's IPL debut and initial impact (2015-2017) | Delhi Capitals
Shreyas Iyer playing for DC in his debut season in IPL 2015. Image | CC
Shreyas Iyer made his IPL debut at the age of 20 years and 6 months in 2015 season. His journey began with a bang when he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹2.6 crore, which made headlines as he became the highest earning uncapped player in the tournament.
His auction bid spotlight on him and he responded with a sensational debut, scoring 439 runs at an average of 33.76 in that season. He also won the IPL emerging player for the season award in 2015.
Iyer became DC's favourite and was retained for seven years in a row.
Youngest captain for DC and early leadership (2018)
Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2020. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The 2018 season was a significant turning point in Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey. At the age of 23 years and 142 days, he was given the captaincy, which made him the youngest captain for DC franchise and the fourth-youngest in any IPL side in history.
Iyer smashed a match-winning knock of 93* runs off 40 balls against KKR in his captaincy debut. In the 8 matches he captained, DC won 4 out of them, showing a 50% winning rate.
Leading from the front: The Delhi Capitals Era (2019-2022)
Shreyas Iyer posing with the IPL trophy in 2020. Image | NDTV
Iyer continued as a captain, leading the franchise into a new, more successful era from 2019 onwards. He led the team into the playoffs for the first time in seven years, finishing third in the league stage in IPL 2019.
He also had a strong season with the bat, scoring 463 runs.
Under his strong leadership, Delhi Capitals reached their maiden IPL final in the history of the tournament in IPL 2020. While the team lost to Mumbai Indians in the finals, Iyer's captaincy was highly praised.
He scored 65* runs off 50 balls in the final match.
Iyer's stats for DC (2015-2021)
Throughout his captaincy tenure (2018-2020), Iyer consistently contributed with the bat. His best season with the bat was in IPL 2020, when he scored 519 runs in 17 matches.
He was succeeded by Rishabh Pant as the captain in IPL 2021 season.
Season
Matches
Runs
Highest
SR
50s
2015
14
439
83
128.36
4
2016
6
30
19
69.76
0
2017
12
338
96
139.09
2
2018
14
411
93*
132.58
4
2019
16
463
67
119.94
3
2020
17
519
88*
123.27
3
2021
8
175
47*
102.33
0
He scored a total of 2375 runs in 87 matches for Delhi Capitals.
A new chapter: KKR and the title glory (2022-2024)
Shreyas Iyer's poolside pose with the IPL trophy won in 2024. Image | India Today
Shreyas Iyer entered the 2022 mega auction and was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹12.25 crore, and was immediately appointed as the new captain.
His first year with KKR concluded with a 7th position finish in the points table, and him scoring 401 runs in 14 matches total.
Missing a season (2023)
Iyer was ruled out entirely of IPL 2023 due to his back injury and Nitish Rana stepped in as the captain for KKR during his absence. He eventually recovered and made a grand comeback in the next season.
The Champion season: Leading KKR to their 3rd IPL title
The 2024 IPL season under Iyer's captaincy was nothing short of a fairy tale for KKR, and they got the ending they deserved. They dominated the game throughout the tournament and finished at the top of the points table.
Things even accelerated in the playoffs, where KKR delivered stunning team performances. They finally clinched the IPL title by defeating SRH by 8 wickets in the Final.
Shreyas Iyer speaking at the press conference before the final match of IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
The reigning champion, KKR, made a big decision to not retain Shreyas Iyer ahead he mega auction, which left the fans shocked. However, Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.
He was appointed as the captain and consistently proved how he was worth every penny!
Punjab Kings often struggled for consistency in their earlier seasons, and Shreyas completely changed the narrative for them this year. He started this season for the franchise with a selfless 97*, sacrificing his maiden IPL century, and led the team to 9 wins out of 14 matches.
Under his captaincy, the team not only qualified for the playoffs after 11 years, but also finished at the top of the table in league stage.
Leading PBKS to a historic Final
After breaking the 11-year drought of qualifying for playoffs, the team also reached their first final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer single-handedly made this possible with his match-winning knock of 87* off 41 balls in the Qualifier 2. He also became the captain with most 50+ scores in IPL playoffs.
Punjab put up an extremely tough fight for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, ultimately losing by just 6 runs. Iyer's impact was undeniable for PBKS, who made this season a memorable one for them.
He also became the first captain to lead 3 different teams to the IPL Finals (DC in 2020, KKR in 2024, and PBKS in 2025).
Shreyas Iyer was the highest-scorer for PBKS in 2025 and finished 6th in the Orange Cap leaderboard. He also smashed 39 sixes in this season, which overall the second-highest.
IPL 2025 concluded with a highly competitive final and gave us a new champion franchise. RCB lifted the trophy after waiting for 18-long years and finally etched their name in the prestigious IPL history. This win is expected to further enhance their brand value significantly.
When IPL started back in 2008 the combined cost of eight frachises was rupees 3000 crore. It marks a huge difference as compared to the recent years, as IPL is the second-richest sports league in the world by per-match value.
The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. And this is a detailed list of the value of the IPL Franchises from 2008 to the present.
Chennai Super Kings | ₹1012.6 crore
CSK in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Consistently at the top, Chennai Super Kings maintains its position as the most valuable IPL franchise, with a value ₹1012.6 crore (USD: $122M.
Apart from being the five-time IPL champions, their value is heavily influenced by performances, loyalty, huge fan base, and one of the pivotal members behind their success, none other than MS Dhoni.
Mumbai Indians | ₹987.7 crore
MI in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
It seems like Mumbai Indians have a knack for being at the top of everything. The five-time IPL champions have not only won IPL the most number of times but also have the second-highest brand value among all the teams, which is ₹987.7 crore (USD: $119M).
Backed by a strong corporate ownership of Mukesh Ambani, MI remain one of the most recognised and valuable brands, along with a massive fan following.
RCB celebrates their maiden IPL win in 2025. Image | Instagram
Since the beginning of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had a star-studded lineup. With a brand value of ₹971.1 crore (USD: $117M), RCB has the third-highest team value in IPL.
Despite a history of not winning the IPL trophy until 2025, RCB has been one of the most popular teams due to its association with global icons like Virat Kohli, and its passionate fanbase.
Their recent IPL victory is expected to further solidify and exceed the 1000-cr mark in their already impressive brand value.
Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹904.7 crore
KKR celebrating their 3rd IPL win in 2024. Image | The Indian Express
The franchise with the fourth-highest brand value is the 3-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Owned by bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, KKR is a brand with glamour and strategic play.
Their value is approximately ₹904.7 crore (USD: $109M), and the 2024 victory has further strengthened their strong market position and fan engagement.
Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹705.5 crore
SRH in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Sunrisers Hyderabad has shown impressive growth in brand value over the years, strongly because of their splendid performances and consistent playoffs presence. They have a value of ₹705.5 crore (USD: $81M).
SRH has also earned the love and support of their dedicated 'Orange Army' fanbase in their region that contribute to their valuation.
The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, started their IPL journey with a bang but slowly things turned around and they lacked consistent good performance.
At the moment, their brand value amounts to ₹672.3 crore (USD: $81M), boosted by their strong digital presence, innovative team building and other strategies.
Delhi Capitals | ₹664 crore
DC in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook
Despite never having an IPL title to their name, Delhi Capitals have a steady brand value of ₹644 crore (USD: $80M).
They put up a good fight in the 2025 season and narrowly left behind a playoffs berth, which creates a space for a hopeful comeback next year and rise in value.
Gujarat Titans | ₹572.7 crore
GT in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
A new addition in IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans, is owned by CVC Capital (a private equity fund), and has made an immediate impact as a relatively new team.
They emerged as the IPL champions in their first season (IPL 2022), which plays a major role in their value of ₹572.7 crore (USD: $69M) at the moment.
Punjab Kings is one of the original IPL franchises, with a value of ₹564.4 crore (USD: $68M). They had an incredible season in IPL 2025 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. They fell short of 6 runs to secure their maiden IPL title this season, and ended up at the runners-up side.
PBKS were also the table toppers in IPL 2025, and their performance helped gain a lot of new fan following, which will reflect in the coming years and value.
Lucknow Super Giants | ₹498 crore
LSG in IPL 2024. Image | Facebook
Another new franchise formed in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants quickly established itself by making it to the playoffs twice in a row.
Backed by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG group, LSG's brand value is currently ₹498 crore (USD: $60M) and is steadily increasing.
Value of defunct IPL franchises
Some now-defunct teams like Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India had a memorable IPL journey. Here we bring you their values:
Deccan Chargers | ₹428 crore
Deccan Chargers celebrating their IPL 2009 victory. Image | TOI
Deccan Chargers, based in the city of Hyderabad, is one of the 8 teams from the inaugural edition. They lifted their maiden IPL trophy in IPL 2009.
Unfortunately, the team washed out of existence in 2012. The brand value of the team was ₹428 crore.
With a brand value of ₹1533 crore, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, started its journey of IPL in 2011. It was one of the 2 teams that joined IPL in 2011, and they just lasted a year in the tournament.
The second franchise to join the Indian Premier League in 2011 is Pune Warriors India. The team was acquired by Sahada Adventure Sports Ltd for ₹17.02 billion. They withdrew from participating the next year due to future uncertainties.
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