Adam Zampa starred with a four-wicket spell as Australia beat India by 21 runs in the third and final ODI to clinch the INDvsAUS series 2-1. Chasing a target of 270, India bowled out for 248. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya took three wickets each as Australia were bowled out for 269 in the third ODI encounter in Chennai. Axar also scalped the wicket of Marcus Stoinis while Hardik was the best of the bowlers for India, taking three wickets in his first three overs to halt Australia's charge. Mitchell Marsh was the top-scorer for the visitors with 47.

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INDvsAUS 3rd ODI Match Report:

Hardik & Kuldeep shined with the bowl as Australia bowled out for 269 runs after a great start

Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head went out in the middle to open the Australia innings. Mohammed Shami to started the proceedings for Team India with Two slips in place. They both started the innings with a storm & in the 8th over, Travis Head kicked off Axar Patel's second over with a maximum down the ground and Mitch Marsh slammed the left-arm spinner to the long-off for the second boundary of the over. The four brought up the 50 for Australia.

An excellent bouncer from Hardik Pandya which Travis Head pulled towards the deep square-leg fence. It was not a straightforward chance for Shubman Gill but he got to the ball in time and got both hands to it. But he failed to hold on to the catch and the ball rolled over to the fence. Hardik got the much-needed breakthrough for Team India in the same over. A back-of-length ball outside off from Hardik and Travis Head went for the aerial cut shot, looking to clear the point fence. He mistimed big time and got caught at deep backward point for 33 as Kuldeep Yadav took a comfortable catch. AUS lost their first wicket at the score of 68 after 10.5 overs.

Hardik & Kuldeep broke the middle-order of Australia

Australia lost another one in no time. Second wicket for Hardik Pandya as he got rid of Travis Head in his previous over and now has removed Australia skipper Steve Smith for a three-ball duck. A quick length ball outside off from Hardik and Smith went for the drive. He edged it straight to keeper KL Rahul and Hardik now has got Smith 5 times in ODIs. Three wickets in three overs for Hardik Pandya as he now got rid of dangerman Mitch Marsh for 47. A length ball from Hardik this time and Marsh went for the drive. A thick-ish inside edge and the ball crashed into his middle stump. Marsh tossed his bat in the air in disappointment as India celebrated their third wicket. 

Kuldeep Yadav got the fourth breakthrough for India as he broke the 40-run partnership between David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne. Flighted delivery from Kuldeep and Warner danced down in an attempt to clear the fence but he mistimes and Hardik Pandya went into action once again. He ran in from long-off and completed an easy catch. Warner departed for 23 as Australia lost their fourth wicket for 125 runs after 24.3 overs.

Lower-order Batters did the job for Australia

Australia got five down as India scalped the crucial wicket of Labuschagne. Another poor shot from an Aussie batter. Marnus Labuschagne danced down to smack Kuldeep over the fence but miscued. Shubman Gill completed an easy catch running in from the long-off fence. Marnus departed for 28 and Australia got in trouble with half of their side back in the stands. Alex Carey & Marcus Stoinis balanced the game with a fifty-run partnership but not for so long as Axar Patel broke their partnership. Both Marcus Stoinis and Alex Carey were looking good together but the left-arm spinner broke the threatening partnership. Stoinis was looking to clear the long-on fence but mistimed. Shubman Gill completed an easy catch as Stoinis walked back for 25 runs.

Kuldeep sent the other set batter Alex Carey for 38 runs & Australia lost their seventh wicket for 203 runs. Axar Patel bowled an expensive 14-run over but managed to get Sean Abbott (26) on the final ball of the over. Mohammed Siraj completed the job for India as Mitchell Starc fell on the final ball of the 49th over, caught by Ravindra Jadeja in the deep. Australia got to a competitive 269 after deciding to bat first. The visitors were 203 for 7 but Indian bowlers allowed the lower-order batters to take Australia to a fighting total in this series decider. Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets each while Axar Patel also grabbed a couple. For the Aussies, Mitch Marsh (47) finished as the top scorer.

Adam Zampa & Ashton Agar turned around the match after a great start from India

INDvsAUS: Rohit-Gill Partnership of 50+ runs

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill went into the middle to begin the inning for Team India. Mitchell Starc started the proceedings for Australia with two slips in place. India started really well as Rohit & Shubman both looked in fine touch. They completed a 50 runs partnership in the 8th over just like Australia started their inning. India suffered a huge blow after a solid start. The India skipper fell against the run of play. Sean Abbott got the much-needed opening breakthrough for the Aussies. A back-of-length delivery angled in and Rohit hit the ball straight to Mitchell Starc at the fence. Rohit walked back for 30 as India lost their first wicket for 65 runs in the 10th over.

INDvsAUS: The downfall of India

The second wicket was in quick succession for Australia as Adam Zampa trapped Shubman Gill in front but the on-field umpire ruled it in favour of the batter after 2 sounds were heard. Steve Smith went upstairs. Replays showed that the ball hit Gill's pad first and ball-tracking confirmed that the delivery was hitting the leg stump. Three reds! And Shubman (37) has to walk back. The India opener got a start but failed to convert it into a big score.

Virat Kohli & Kl Rahul started to build a partnership that India needed the most after loosing both the openers. Virat was looking in a scintillating touch while Kl Rahul struggled at first but got the flow with time. Adam Zampa got the breakthrough the Aussies were looking for. The 69-run partnership between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul ended. Rahul was looking to up the scoring rate as he went for an expansive slog down the ground. He mistimed as Sean Abbott completed a good catch at long-on. Rahul walked back for 32.

Australia got another one in the bag against the run of play. An awful mix-up between Axar Patel and Virat Kohli and Axar got run out at the striker's end. A superb effort from skipper Steve Smith as he dived to his left to stop the ball and then flicked it back-handed to keeper Alex Carey. Virat Kohli met with his 65th ODI half-century of 61 balls. A gritty knock from the maestro as it has been tough going for India in the chase of 270. Kohli played a responsible knock to keep the chase on track for the hosts.

INDvsAUS: Ashton Agar with the twist while Zampa buried the hopes of India

Ashton Agar grabbed his first wicket in his final over and it's the 'big fish' Virat Kohli, who got caught at long-off for 54. Kohli was looking to go inside-out against Agar but failed to get his direction right. He went straight and David Warner made no mistake coming in from the fence. Set Kohli walked back to the stands for 54. An absolute nightmare for the hosts as Suryakumar Yadav got bowled in the very next delivery. Another golden duck for Suryakumar Yadav, his third of the series. A brilliant turnaround for the Aussies due to Two-in-two for Ashton Agar after going 9 overs without a wicket. An arm ball from Agar and a clueless Surya castled on the backfoot.

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Hardik Pandya (35*) and Ravindra Jadeja (8*) brought up Team India's 200 in the 40th over. Adam Zampa struck gold with a huge wicket for the Aussies. The set batter Hardik Pandya fell under the scoreboard pressure. Hardik tried to slog sweep Zampa but got the leading edge and skipper Steve Smith completed an easy catch inside the circle. A disappointed Hardik walked back for 40 as Australia edged ahead in the decider. India got 8 down as Adam Zampa removed Ravindra Jadeja for his fourth wicket. Jadeja went for a shot on the leg side but failed to read the ball completely. The ball shooted straight up and Marcus Stoinis took a comfortable catch at point. Jadeja went back for 18 and India stared at a series defeat.

Marcus Stoinis took the wicket of Mohammed Shami (14) after he got slammed for 10 runs. Australia clinched the victory in the series decider INDvsAUS 3rd ODI game and India faced a rare series defeat at home after a long time.

The true defining moments of IPL happens in the playoffs stage. A batsman's ability to deal pressure and get going is tested in these high-stakes environment.

As we are about to enter the playoffs of IPL 2025, let's take a look at the 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history. Some impressive unmatched numbers are ready to unfold. Check them out.

5. Shane Watson | 389 Runs

The Australian legend, Shane Watson's impact on IPL playoffs and crucial matches holds the 5th position for the 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history.

Watson made his debut in IPL 2008 and played until 2020, scoring a total of 389 runs in 12 playoff matches. He was in the winning squad of Rajasthan Royals in 2008, and won the title with CSK in 2018. He also represented RCB during his IPL career.

Watson scored a century and 3 fifties in his IPL playoffs journey, with a strike rate above 150.

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Shane Watson stats in IPL playoffs

4. Faf du Plessis | 390 runs

The South African cricketer, Faf du Plessis, has a strong playoffs record with the bat, having scored 390 runs in 15 playoff matches in IPL. His ability to adapt and play power-packed cricket has been crucial for the teams.

He won 2 titles with Chennai Super Kings in 2018 and 2021, and played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in other playoff matches.

Faf du Plessis stats in IPL playoffs

3. Shubham Gill | 474 Runs

The youngest name on this elite list, Shubman Gill, has rapidly grown to be a key player in IPL playoffs. He scored a total of 474 runs in just 10 playoff matches, playing for KKR and GT.

Gill's standout performance came with a record breaking 129 runs in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023 for Gujarat Titans. He also lifted the trophy with the franchise in 2022.

The numbers are about to increase, as GT has made it to the playoffs of IPL 2025, and we are yet to see some Gill magic in the upcoming playoffs scene.

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Shubham Gill status in IPL playoffs

2. MS Dhoni | 523 Runs

A list like this is incomplete without the playoffs King himself, so here he is! MS Dhoni holds the second position with 523 runs in 28 playoff matches, which is the highest no. of matches among others in here.

Dhoni is a key player for the team who led CSK to win the IPL title 5 times, and also led RPSG into the finals in IPL 2017. His ability to finish matches will be forever treasured in all kinds of playing format.

MS Dhoni stats in IPL playoffs

1. Suresh Raina | 714 Runs

The former Indian cricketer, Suresh Raina, holds the 1st rank in the list for 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history. He scored 714 runs in 24 playoffs matches, played for CSK and GL.

It's been 6 years since Raina played his last playoff match (in 2019), and his numbers are still far from being broken in the current IPL years.

He also won the title 4 times with CSK, playing a crucial role in their playoff games with a strike rate above 155.

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Suresh Raina stats in IPL playoffs

Is Mohammad Shami ready to spearhead India's pace attack in the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting June 20, 2025?

With concerns over his form and fitness following a lacklustre IPL 2025 and a long injury layoff, we dive deep into whether the star pacer should be included in the squad. 

From his stellar 2023 ODI World Cup performance to recent struggles with pace and rhythm, we analyse Shami’s prospects and what he brings to the table.  Plus, we explore potential alternatives like Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, and others who could step up if Shami’s fitness remains a concern.

With Jasprit Bumrah’s workload being managed, who else can India rely on to challenge England’s batsmen? 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most competitive leagues in the world. And as the IPL 2025 is about to enter the Playoff stage, the level of competition goes significantly up.

The IPL Playoff is an intense phase of the tournament where players need to perform at their best. Thus, there’s constant pressure on batters and bowlers to give their 100 percent, as a tiny mistake can make or break the team’s campaign. Bowlers are under even more pressure as they are the ones who can help teams win the tournament.

Let's take a look at the top 5 bowlers with the most wickets in IPL playoffs history.

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Most Wickets in IPL Playoffs History

5. Harbhajan Singh | 17 Wickets

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has dismissed the batters 17 times in the IPL playoffs at an economy rate of 7.27. During his playing time in the IPL, he has 150 wickets under his name with a stellar economy of 7.08.

The veteran off-spinner has won IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 19 Wickets

Off-spinner Ravindra Jadeja has claimed 19 wickets in the IPL playoffs. He traps the bowler with his spin and is also quite handy with the bat. He has a brilliant average of 22.52 in 23 games. The tally includes an economy rate of 7.75.

Jadeja was part of Rajasthan Royal's title-winning side in the inaugural IPL season (2008). He also won the trophy in 2018, 2021, and 2023 with the Chennai Super Kings.

3. Mohit Sharma | 20 Wickets

Gujarat Titans pacer Mohit Sharma took 20 wickets in the IPL playoffs. He has been consistently providing breakthroughs when the team needed it most. Having represented CSK and GT in the playoffs, Mohit has taken 20 wickets from 10 games at 15.80. His tally includes an economy rate of 8.77 along with a fifer.

Mohit also played for the Gujarat Titans in the 2023 final.

2. Ravichandran Ashwin | 21 Wickets

With 21 wickets in the IPL playoffs, Ravichandran Ashwin has been a key bowler for Chennai Super Kings, delivering vital spin breakthroughs in pressure moments. Ashwin played for three franchises - CSK, Delhi Capitals, and RR - in the IPL playoffs.

Ashwin snapped up 21 wickets from 24 IPL playoff games at 30.23. Notably, Ashwin also has a maiden over in the playoffs. He won the title with CSK in 2010 and 2011. He bowled a match-winning spell (3/16) in the 2011 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

In IPL 2025, he has claimed seven wickets in the nine games he has featured in.

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1. Dwayne Bravo | 28 Wickets

Former CSK all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has taken the most wickets in the IPL playoffs, becoming a standout bowler for Chennai Super Kings. He was known for his death-over skills and crucial wickets in crunch situations. All-rounder Bravo was a mainstay seamer in Chennai Super Kings' pace attack for a decade.

Bravo starred in three of their title-winning campaigns (2011, 2018, and 2021). He also played the final with CSK in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2019. Bravo, who also played for Gujarat Lions, took 28 wickets from 19 playoff matches at 18.21.

Every IPL season delivers its share of moments, but some stay in our minds longer. Remarkable sportsmanship, brilliant athleticism, and performances under pressure is what truly defined the season.

Get ready to dive into those bittersweet moments that IPL 2025 brought to us. From KL Rahul's "This is my ground" to Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet. Here are 10 best moments of IPL 2025.

1. Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet

A recent heartfelt moment occurred after the end of RR vs CSK's match that many will remember. The 14-year-old star, Vaibhav Suryavanshi approached MS Dhoni, and bent down to touch his feet during the post-match handshakes.

The clips of this heartwarming moment was widely shared across the internet, highlighting the impact and inspiration Dhoni continues to provide the next generation cricketers.

𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝 😊

This is what #TATAIPL is all about 💛🩷#CSKvRR | @ChennaiIPL | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/hI9oHcHav1

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 20, 2025

2. "This is my ground"- Kohli and Rahul's viral banter 

Beyond the scoreboard, IPL offers moments of pure fun. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli provided one such moment with their "This is my ground" banter.

It started with Rahul's playful Kantara-style gesture at Chinnaswamy Stadium after both the teams met in their first encounter in IPL 2025. Later, Kohli returned the favour in Delhi, mimicking Rahul's move after RCB won in their second encounter.

This lighthearted exchange showed the great bond between these rivals.

That “achha hua out ho gaya” from KL 🤣💙 pic.twitter.com/OGFB4AQ4Lx

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 28, 2025

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3. Riyan Parag's historic 6 consecutive sixes against KKR!

Riyan Parag unleashed an incredible display of power-hitting against KKR, by smashing 6 consecutive sixes across 2 overs. He left the crowd and the bowlers (Moeen Ali and Varun Chakravarthy) stunned with his brilliance.

The overs followed like:

• 13th over (bowler: Moeen Ali) - 1, 6, 6, 6, 6, WD, 6
• 14th over (bowler: Varun Chakravarthy)- 1WD, 6

 Parag became the first batter to do so in IPL history.

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4. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's debut six and century

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who became the youngest player to debut in IPL history, announced his presence by hitting his first ball in the IPL for a flat six! It intensifies in the later stage, when Rajasthan Royals faced GT, and this young boy scored 101 runs off 38 balls.

He not only became the youngest debutant, but also the youngest centurion in IPL history, and we're sure there's more to come in the future.

5. Punjab Kings defend lowest ever IPL total (vs KKR)

IPL 2025 gave us a huge surprise when Punjab Kings pulled off an unexpected victory against KKR by successfully defending 111 runs.

The match initially seemed like an easy win for KKR after the first inning, but the bowlers of PBKS, especially Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28) and Marco Jansen (3/17) completely turned things around!

PBKS bowled them out in 15.3 overs and sealed the victory. This became the lowest total ever defended in IPL.

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6. Abhishek Sharma's papercut and record-breaking century

Abhishek Sharma won hearts with his record-breaking knock of 141 runs off just 55 balls against PBKS in IPL 2025. He pulled a small note out of his pocket after reaching his century, with the message "This one is for Orange Army."

This gesture went viral and people talked about his dedication after knowing the fact that he was carrying the note for several games!

He also became the highest scoring Indian batsman in an innings in IPL history with this knock.

𝘼 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚-𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙏𝙊𝙉 💯

A stunning maiden #TATAIPL century from Abhishek Sharma keeps #SRH on 🔝 in this chase 💪

Updates ▶ https://t.co/RTe7RlXDRq#TATAIPL | #SRHvPBKS | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/ANgdm1n86w

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 12, 2025

7. Kohli welcoming Bumrah with a 6!

In a highly charged match between RCB and MI, where Jasprit Bumrah returned to action for MI, making his comeback after injury layoff, an extraordinary drama took place. Virat Kohli welcomed Bumrah with a massive six on the very first ball bowled to him.

This instantly ignited the intensity of the game where we saw two legendary players going against each other.

8. MS Dhoni's vintage run-out vs LSG

MS Dhoni delivered a classic no-look flick run-out against Lucknow Super Giants in a match in IPL 2025. The LSG batter, Abdul Samad, was caught short by Dhoni's brilliance, where he swiftly and almost effortlessly flicked the ball to get him out.

This display of precision and speed with direct-hit was pure vintage Dhoni.

Watch the video at: Jiohotstar

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9. Shreyas Iyer's selfless 97* (PBKS vs GT)

Shreyas Iyer scored a commendable 97* off 42 balls against GT in their first match of IPL 2025. What made his knock memorable was his decision to prioritise the team over individual milestone.

Despite being just 3 runs away from a century, Iyer consciously allowed his batting partner, Shashank Singh, to continue batting and hitting boundaries.

Eventually, Iyer remained at the non-striker's end, sacrificing his hundred and being just happy for the team.

10. The Salt-David relay catch!

A spectacular moment in IPL 2025 saw Phil Salt and Tim David execute a breathtaking relay catch against MI. Salt leaped to take the catch, flicking the ball mid-air for David before crossing the boundary line.

This catch was taken during a crucial stage at the game, which left the fans stunned by their perfect sync and teamwork.

𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 💥

Phil Salt & Tim David pulled off a game-changing blinder at the ropes! ❤️

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/Arsodkwgqg#TATAIPL | #MIvRCB | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/gJxRuQGEyV

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 7, 2025

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Other memorable moments of IPL 2025

• First Hat-trick of IPL 2025: Yuzvendra Chahal took 4 wickets in a single over, including a hat-trick against CSK.
• Super over in IPL after 4 years: The first and only tied match of IPL 2025 till now, between RR and DC, which was an absolute roller-coaster.
• Rinku Singh's match-winning fielding: Rinku Singh executed a quick pickup and one-bounce throw in the last over against RR, which bagged KKR a crucial 1-run victory.
• Yash Dayal in last overs for RCB: Yash Dayal has consistently showcased his power to restrict the run flow in high pressure matches in the last overs for RCB.

Beyond individual heroics, IPL 2025 delivered some game-changing partnerships. It is now time to celebrate those batting duos with equal amount of electrifying energy and passion for the game!

Check out the highest partnerships in IPL 2025 by runs so far, and relive how these pairs dominated with the bat.

1. Shubham Gill & Sai Sudharsan (205* runs) | Gujarat Titans 

Shubham Gill and Sai Sudharsan delivered an iconic batting partnership of 205* runs against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. This opening pair of Gujarat Titans left the opponent's home crowd stunned by chasing down 200+ target without losing a single wicket.

They are the first batting duo to cross the 200-run mark this season, and tops the chart for highest partnerships in IPL 2025.

Sudharsan scored a phenomenal 108* runs off 61 balls, whereas Gill scored an explosive 93* off 53 balls, hitting 7 huge sixes!

They have also crossed the 100-run mark in terms of batting partnership thrice this season.

Partnership stats:

Read Also: Can Shubman Gill or Sai Sudharsan break Kohli's record of most IPL runs in a single season?

2. Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma | Sunrisers Hyderabad

Another explosive opening pair of IPL, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, showcased their power-hitting skills against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

This partnership was shaped by the record-breaking 141 runs off just 55 balls from Abhishek Sharma's bat, along with a quick 66 off 37 balls from Head.

This pair have showcased a glimpse of such destructive partnership against LSG back in IPL 2024, and yet again proved how Sunrisers Hyderabad are blessed to have them!

Partnership stats:

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3. Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Yashasvi Jaiswal (166 runs) | Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal and the youngest debutant of IPL history, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, currently holds the 3rd position for highest partnerships in IPL 2025. They pulled of a partnership of 166 runs and secured the win for Rajasthan Royals.

In this match, Vaibhav scored his maiden century to become the youngest centurion in IPL. His knock of 101 runs from 38 balls was unbelievably good, accompanied by a classy 70 runs off 40 balls from Jaiswal.

Partnership stats:

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Other 100+ runs partnerships in IPL 2025