A brilliant chase from Rajasthan Royals against Chennai Super Kings last night as Ruturaj's maiden century goes in vain. Rajasthan Royals successfully defeated the table-toppers by 7 wickets. Rajasthan moves back to the 6th position in the IPL 2021 points table. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube score half-centuries to chase down the total in just inside 18 overs. Ruturaj scores an unbeaten 101 runs in just 60 balls. However, in the first match, Delhi Capitals defeated last year's champion Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets as Shreyas Iyer plays the anchor's role.

Mumbai Indians Vs Delhi Capitals

Toss Update from Sharjah :

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians. However, Delhi made only one change in their side as Prithwi Shaw comes in the place of Lalit Yadav. On the other side, Mumbai Indians also made a change to their side. Rahul Chahar misses out and Jayant Yadav comes in his place.

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The first innings from Mumbai Indians :

The start was not gone well for the Mumbai Indians as they lost their captain in the 2nd over of their innings. Also, inform wicket-keeper batsman Quinton De Kock falls for just 19 runs as he got caught by Nortje. However, Surya Kumar Yadav and Saurabh Tiwary tried to make a partnership but again Axar came and took the wicket of Surya in the 11th over.

After that, again Axar Patel came and took Tiwary's wicket in his next over as MI was struggling on 80-4 in 13 overs. Although Pollard tried to accelerate but fails for just 6 runs in the next over. Hardik and his brother Krunal came to survive Mumbai. But, both of them fail to accelerate as MI( slips done to 111-7.

However, Mumbai Indians finish on just 129-8 in 20 overs. Surya scored the highest for MI as he scored 33 runs with2 fours and as many sixes. For Delhi, Axar and Avesh both took 3 wickets each. Ashwin and Nortje took 1 wicket and Rabada went wicketless for the first time in the second leg.

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The Fanastic Chase from Delhi Capitals :

Coming to chase the average total at Sharjah, Shaw and in-form Shikhar Dhawan got out early. Also, the same for Steve Smith as he falls for just 9 runs as DC slips from 14-0 to 30-3. However, skipper Rishab h Pant and the most reliable batsman of DC Shreyas Iyer took the charge.

Rishabh Pant played a good inning of 26 runs in 22 deliveries before he got out by Jayant Yadav. Delhi again slips as Axar gone for 9 runs with DC at 77-5 in 11.4 overs. Shimron Hetmayer also fails to deliver as he got out on 15 runs in the 14th over of DC's innings.

However, Shreyas Iyer was holding the wicket and -laying the anchor role for DC. As Ashwin came and join Shreyas in the run chase. 11 runs were needed in the last 2 overs with Iyer at the crease. However, it was Ashwin to ends the game by hitting a big six in the very first ball of Krunal Pandya.

Ashwin played a brilliant inning of 20 runs to help DC to reach the target in the 20th over. On the other hand, Shreyas played a run-a-ball 33 runs inning as Delhi successfully beats MI to push a break to their playoffs hope. Each and every bowler of Mumbai took one wicket each except Pollard who had bawled only a single over.

Rajasthan Royals and Cheenai Super Kings

Toss Update from Abu Dhabi :

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and he chooses to bowl first against the table toppers. Rajasthan made five changes to their side. Liam Livingstone, Chris Morris misses out as Glenn Philips makes his IPL debut. Also, David Miller comes back in place of Morris. Mahipal Lomror was replaced by Shivam Dube and Akash Singh and Mayank Markhande comes into the squad. MS Dhoni also made two changes in their side, as Bravo and Deepak Chahar misses out and Sam Curran, KM Asif replaces them.

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The first innings from Chennai Super Kings :

Chennai Super Kings destructive duo Faf and Ruturaj comes to bat in a batting friendly freash and flat wicket. As their initial game,the duo started hitting each of the RR bowlers over the boundaries.. Although, the first wicket came in the 7th over. Faf was stumped by skipper Sanju Samson as Rahul Tewatia took his first.

However, soon Sursesh raina came and gone as tewatia got his second wicket in the 9th over. After that, Moeen Ali came and plays a good cameo inning of 21 runs in n17 deliveries. tewatia got his third wicket with the wicket of Moeen Ali.

After Moeen Rayudu was gone for just 2 runs and then came Sir Ravindra Jadeja. On the other side Ruturaj already completed his half century. Ravindra Jadeja plays with a Strike rate of 214 as he finishes on 32 in just 15 deliveries including 4 fours nad a six. Ruturaj smashses a huge 104 metre six in the last ball of their innings and get to his maiden IPL hundred i just 60 balls. Both of them drive CSK to a good total of 189-4 in 20 overs.

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The Fantastic Chase from Rajasthan Royals :

Coming to chase a huge total of 190 it's looking impossible for rajasthan as they are competing with the table-toppers. But, Yashaswi jaisdwal and Lewis has other plans. They started firing from the first delivery they faces as Rajasthan Royals scored a huge 75 runs in the powerplay(1-6) overs. Well just after the powerplay Shardul Thakur cames and get rid CSk from Evin Lewis, who scored 27 runs in just 12 balls.

Skipper Samsom came and joins Yashaswi jaiswal to the run chase. Although, soon Jaiswal completed his half-century in just 19 balls including 6 boundaries and 3 over boundaries. He becomes the 2nd fastest to score a 50 as an uncapped player after Ishan to complete his half-century.

The debutant KM Asif came and took the wicket of jaiswal in the very next over of Lewis dismissal. Shivam Dube came when over 100 runs were left to chase. As he plays brilliantly to help Rajasthan to do the impossible after Jaiswal's got out. Dube scored a valuable 64* runs in 42 deliveries with 4 boundaries and over boundaries. Also he finishes he game for his team.

Rajasthan Royals chased down the impossible look like target against CSK in just 17.3 overs. As debutant Glenn Philips also plays a cameo innings of 14 runs in 8 balls including a four and a six. Rajsthan won the match by 7 wickets and moves up to 6th in the IPL 2021 points table.

IPL 2021 Points Table :

After the double header on Saturday, the IP:L 2021 points table is currently looks interesting as KKR, MI, PBKS and RR have same amount of points. However, KKR is ahead of the other teams when it comes to the net run rate factor. Although, CSK and DC have already qualified and RCB is just a win away, the fourth place battle for the playoffs is still on. Let;s take a look at the IPL 2021 points table after yesterday's matches.

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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:

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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

3 teams have made their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs and only one team is yet to be decided. There is a fierce battle going on between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals for the remaining playoff spot. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have made a three new changes in their squad.

Mumbai has announced the replacement of three foreign players. The team has included Jonny Bairstow, Charith Asalanka, and Richard Gleeson in the squad in place of Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, and Corbin Bosch. These three foreign players of Mumbai Indians are going to join their respective national teams after playing the last league match. In such a situation, the franchise had no other option but to bring their replacements.

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Three replacement for MI

Mumbai Indians have included England's experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow in the team as a replacement for Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore. Bairstow has had good experience in IPL and is considered an aggressive batsman in the T20 format. His presence is expected to strengthen the top order batting of Mumbai Indians. 

At the same time, English fast bowler Richard Gleeson has been included in the team in place of Ryan Rickelton. Gleeson has been added to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore. He has been signed by Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore. Gleeson's fast pace and ability to bowl yorkers in the death overs can prove to be important for the team.

Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka has been included in the squad in place of Corbin Bosch for Rs 75 lakh. Asalanka can not only bat aggressively but can also give options to the team with his part-time off-spin bowling.

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IPL 2025 | Playoffs scenario

Mumbai Indians are currently in the playoff race. If the team qualifies for the next round, then these three new replacement players will be available for the team from the playoff matches. This will help the team to create balance and fill the gap of foreign players.

It is worth noting that Mumbai Indians have 2 matches left in the league stage. In one match, the team will face Delhi Capitals, while in its last league stage match, it will face the challenge of Punjab Kings. Punjab has already made its place in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

As the IPL 2025 season nears its climax on May 19, 2025, the playoff picture is almost complete. Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings have secured their spots in the top four, leaving one final slot up for grabs.

The race for the fourth position is heating up, with Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) battling it out for that one position.

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Current Standings

• Mumbai Indians: 14 points from 12 games (NRR: 1.156)
• Delhi Capitals: 13 points from 12 games
• Lucknow Super Giants: 10 points from 11 games

Upcoming Fixtures

The outcome of the following matches will determine who claims the final playoff spot:

• MI vs. DC (May 21, 2025)
• MI vs. PBKS
• DC vs. PBKS
• LSG vs. SRH (May 19, 2025), GT, and RCB

Qualification Scenarios

Who Will Make It?

Mumbai Indians are currently favoured to clinch the final playoff spot, thanks to their higher points tally and strong net run rate.

The upcoming MI vs. DC clash on May 21 is being dubbed a virtual knockout, as the winner will gain a significant advantage. However, LSG’s three remaining games give them a slim chance to stage a dramatic comeback, provided they can upset strong teams like GT and RCB.

In a highly competitive tournament like IPL, every match counts. The pressure intensifies during playoffs and Eliminator is one such example of an high-pressure knockout match. 

From close defeats to disappointing ones, want to know which teams could not manage to survive this round the most times?

Here's the teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats.

Introduction of Eliminator in IPL

IPL's playoff format expanded in 2011 with introduction of Eliminator and Qualifier matches. The previous 3 seasons consisted of two semi-finals, involving the top 4 teams.

The introduction of Eliminator added another layer of excitement and intensity to the game ever since.

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Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

Plenty of teams consistently made their ways to Eliminator by ending up in the 3rd or 4th place in league stage, but only few could make it to the next round.

We have 2 franchises with equal number of defeats in here.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (3 defeats)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are yet to have their fairytale ending in IPL. They appeared in Eliminator 5 times and lost thrice out of them, which is most number of defeats by a team in IPL Eliminator.

• IPL 2020: lost to SRH by 6 wickets
• IPL 2021: lost to KKR by 4 wickets
• IPL 2024: lost to RR by 4 wickets 

Sunrisers Hyderabad (3 defeats)

Sunrisers Hyderabad shares the joint position with RCB for having equal number of IPL Eliminator defeats. They also played 5 Eliminator matches, and lost 3 out of them.

• IPL 2013: lost to RR by 4 wickets 
• IPL 2017: lost to KKR by 7 wickets 
• IPL 2019: lost to DC by 2 wickets

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Other teams with more than one defeat in IPL Eliminator

The intensity of IPL playoffs brings out extraordinary performances. Several players have set the bar high with their fearless batting skills and bagging those victories for the teams.

With the IPL 2025 playoffs approaching, it is the best time to examine the highest individual scores by players in the IPL playoffs.

Check out the full list of the highest individual scores by players in the IPL playoffs.

1. Shubham Gill (129 runs) | GT

Shubham Gill shattered all the big batting records of IPL playoffs with his unbelievable knock of 129 runs off 60 balls against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023 Qualifier 2.

His performance as an opening batsman took Gujarat Titans to a huge total of 233 runs, which they defended comfortably and booked their final berth.

This groundbreaking knock tops the chart for the highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs.

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2. Virender Sehwag (122 runs) | PBKS

Virender Sehwag's 122 runs off 58 balls against CSK was the long-standing record of the highest individual score in playoffs for 9 years.

This sensational knock in Qualifier 2 helped Punjab Kings reach the IPL final for the first time.

3. Shane Watson (117* runs) | CSK

The Australian legend, Shane Watson, holds the third position with his 117* runs from 57 balls against SRH in the IPL 2018 Final.

His phenomenal performance led the Chennai Super Kings to their third IPL victory.

Watson smashed 11 fours and 8 sixes, with a strike rate above 200.

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4. Wriddhiman Saha (115* runs) | PBKS

An incredible season for the boy of Bengal, Wriddhiman Saha, who dominated till the very end against KKR in the IPL 2014 Final. He scored an unbeaten 115 runs from just 55 balls and helped PBKS reach a defendable total. Saha's ton was the first ton ever scored in an IPL final.

Even though Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a brilliant victory in that match, Saha's performance won the hearts of the fans!

5. Murali Vijay (113 runs) | CSK

Murali Vijay single-handedly took CSK to a humongous total in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2012. His remarkable contribution of 113 runs from 58 balls made things easier for their team.

With this victory against Delhi Capitals, CSK headed towards the Final and Murali Vijay was rewarded player of the match.

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6. Rajat Patidar (112*) | RCB

Rajat Patidar has proven to be one of the impactful figures for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ever since his debut in 2021. He left a stellar lasting impression with his knock of 112* runs from 54 balls against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator.

His contribution was extremely crucial for the team as their batting line-up collapsed early in the first innings. However, RCB successfully defeated LSG to move ahead in the tournament, with credit to Patidar.