The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 extravaganza is set to unfold from March 26, Saturday, with title holders Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) crossing swords in the inaugural contest at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. A total number of 70 league matches and 4 Playoff games will be played in the duration of 65 days. All the matches will be played in Mumbai and Pune with the iconic Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium holding 20 matches each while Brabourne and MCA International stadium, Pune, playing host to 15 fixtures each.
The participants -- players, support staff, coaches, umpires, commentators, broadcast crew and others -- will undergo strict quarantine rules before heading into the bio-secure environment. It should be noted that separate arrangements will be made for the participants in case they test positive for Covid-19 during the phase of IPL 2022.
A pre-travel RT-PCR is must for the participants before travelling to Mumbai while they will undergo three RT-PCR tests each on Day 1, Day 3 and Day 5 of their respective quarantine. They will be only permitted to proceed to their allocated bio-secure environment after being tested negative in all three days.
IPL 2022: List of training grounds
The organizing board -- BCCI -- has identified at least five training grounds for the league stage of the lucrative tournament across Mumbai.
1. MCA ground in suburban Bandra Kurla Complex
2. MCA Ground in Thane
3. Dr DY Patil University Ground and a football pitch
The franchises will be based in separate hotels to maintain the bio-secure environment in the testing Covid-19 period. A dedicated area will be created and maintained for the safe passage of the teams from the stadium to the hotels. The green corridor will ensure safe passage.
1. PBKS - Renaissance hotel, Mumbai
2. SRH - ITC Maratha, Mumbai
3. CSK - Trident Nariman Point, Mumbai
4. RCB - Taj Lands End, Mumbai
5. MI - Trident BKC, Mumbai
6. KKR - ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
7. DC - Taj Palace, Mumbai
8. RR - Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
9. GT - JW Marriott, Sahar, Mumbai
10. LSG - Taj Vivanta, Mumbai
Meanwhile, teams playing in Pune, will be allocated in JW Marriott or Conrad Hotel in the city.
CSK has now one last-place finish, joining KKR and RR with one each. Ever wondered which franchises consistently struggled the most? Find out the teams to finish last in IPL points table every season.
While the spotlight always shines on the top performers of the IPL, every season also sees a team finish at the bottom of the points table. Some have a record of never ending at the bottom, while some have appeared the most times.
Explore the teams to finish last in IPL points table every season and track the count for each team.
Team with the most last-places finishes
Delhi Capitals in IPL 2018. Image | Instagram
Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) stands out with most last-place finishes in IPL history. Despite having a good reputation of finishing at the top in the years like 2009 and 2012, along with reaching the finals in 2020, they still has the highest number of bottom finish record.
The franchise have finished last 4 times in IPL points table, in the following years:
Beyond the current active teams, 2 former franchises, Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India, also registered only one last-place finish during their respective IPL tenures.
GT has turned out to be very successful since their inaugral season. They won the title in 2022, and qualified for the playoffs 3 out of 4 times in their IPL seasons so far.
Most runs vs England in England for India in tests
Conquering English conditions is tough, but some Indian batsmen have mastered them. Find out the ones with most runs vs England in England for India in tests.
For any touring cricket team, England presents an unique challenge in Test cricket. It's a land where even most skilled players can struggle.
Far away from home, Indian cricketers have sincerely accepted this challenge and given a tough fight for many years. Discover which batting legends have mastered the game and scored the most runs vs England in England for India in tests.
1. Sachin Tendulkar | 1575 Runs
17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar after scoring his international maiden century against England in 1990. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar holds the unmatched record for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 1575 runs in 17 matches (30 innings) with an average above 54.
Tendulkar dominated the English soil with 4 hundreds and 8 fifties in his test career.
Rahul Dravid celebrating his century against England at The Oval in 2011. Image | Instagram
Rahul Dravid is another big name when it comes to legendary test batsmen from India. He holds impressive record against England which is hard to match in the long run for young Indian batters of the coming age.
Dravid scored 1376 runs in 13 matches, with his highest being a phenomenal 217 runs during India tour of England in 2002.
Dravid stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1996-2011
13
23
1376
217
68.80
6
4
3. Sunil Gavaskar | 1152 Runs
Sunil Gavaskar during his knock of 221 runs against England at The Oval in 1979. Image | Facebook
Sunil Gavaskar is the third Indian batter to cross the 1000-run mark against England in England. The 'Little Master' scored 1152 runs in 16 matches during his Test career.
He scored 221 runs in 1979, which is the highest score ever by an Indian batsman against England in their own soil.
Gavaskar stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1971-1986
16
28
1152
221
41.14
2
8
4. Virat Kohli | 976 Runs
Virat Kohli celebrates his heroic century against England in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Here comes the most successful Test captain of India, Virat Kohli, securing the fourth position in this list. He surpassed many legendary test batters with his brilliant record against England in their home soil.
Kohli scored 976 runs in 15 matches, with 2 centuries and 5 fifties to his name. The numbers could soar higher if he had not retired from tests at the age of 36, in 2025.
Dilip Vengsarkar in action against England at Lord's cricket ground in 1986. Image | Instagram
Dilip Vengsarkar is a gem of a player in the history of Indian Test cricket. He scored 960 runs in 13 matches (23 innings), with 157 being his highest score.
Vengsarkar scored 4 hundreds and 4 fifties during his tenure.
Vengsarkar stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1979-1990
13
23
960
157
48.00
4
4
6. Sourav Ganguly | 915 Runs
Sourav Ganguly celebrating his debut test ton against England in 1996. Image | TOI
Another successful captain in the history of Indian Test cricket, Sourav Ganguly, makes his way to the sixth rank in the list. He started his career with an iconic ton against England in 1996.
Ganguly scored a total of 915 runs in 9 matches (15 innings) vs England in England with an average above 65.
Gundappa Viswanath in action against England in 1981. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Gundappa Viswanath played a major role for India in Tests back in the 1970s. He scored 858 runs in 13 matches against England in England, with an average of 39.
Viswanath stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1971-1982
13
24
858
113
39.00
1
9
8. Cheteshwar Pujara | 806 Runs
Cheteshwar Pujara after scoring a century against England in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Cheteshwar Pujara's journey as a test batsman in the English soil was short-lived but great. He scored 806 runs in 14 matches, having one century and 5 fifties to his name.
Pujara stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
2014-2022
14
28
806
132*
31.00
1
5
9. MS Dhoni | 778 Runs
MS Dhoni in action against England in a test match. Image | BBC
Apart from excellent captaincy records, MS Dhonialso holds the ninth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 778 runs in 12 matches (23 innings).
Ajinkya Rahane celebrating his knock of 103 runs against England in 2014. Image | Instagram
Ajinkya Rahane is the tenth name in the elite list for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 665 runs in 14 matches, with a classy century and 5 half centuries to his name.
Every Test Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain of the Indian Men's Test Cricket team for the five-Test series starting in England from June 20.
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the new Test captain of the Indian Men's Test Cricket team for the five-Test series starting in England from June 20. Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain of the team.
Gill will replace Rohit Sharma, who retired from the format in May due to poor form last season, especially in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
Gill's Test career
Gill has played 32 Tests for India so far. He made his Test debut in the MCG Test on India's 2020-21 Australia tour. He has so far scored 1893 runs at an average of 35.05. There is a big difference between his average at home (42.03) and outside (27.53). The upcoming series will be Gill's first full tour.
He has also played two WTC Finals there in 2021 and 2023, and also played the fifth Test on the 2021 tour after it was postponed due to COVID-19.
India will start WTC 2025-27 cycle with five-Test series
India will start the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle with a five-Test series against England. They are scheduled to play the first Test at Headingley (from June 20), the second Test at Edgbaston (from July 2), the third Test at Lord's (from July 10), the fourth Test at Old Trafford (from July 23) and the final Test at The Oval (from July 31).
Every Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team
Since their first Test in 1932, India have witnessed 36 Test captains across 589 matches. CK Nayudu led India in their maiden Test match in 1932 against England. However, it was only 20 years later that India tasted their first Test victory under the captaincy of Vijay Hazare against England on February 10, 1952 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Only five Indian captains – Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – have managed to notch up at least 10 Test victories. Kohli remains as India’s most successful Test captain, winning 40 of the 68 Tests he led in with a 58.82 success rate. Leading in 60 games between 2008-14, Dhoni is the second-most successful Test skipper for the country, winning 27 matches.
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
Shane Watson playing for CSK in IPL 2019. Image | NDTV
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.
Faf du Plessis playing for RCB in IPL 2024 Eliminator. Image | Instagram
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.
Shubman Gill celebrating his century for GT in IPL 2023. Image | Pinterest
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.
MS Dhoni in action for CSK in IPL playoffs. Image |
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
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
SR
100
50
4s
6s
2008-2023
28
23
523
63*
34.86
132.07
0
2
32
28
1. Suresh Raina | 714 Runs
Suresh Raina playing for CSK in IPL playoffs. Image | ESPNcricinfo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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