Rajasthan Royals bowler Prasidh Krishna hits yet another record last night when he added a maiden over in the 2nd over of the IPL 2022 match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. Mitchell Marsh and David Warner were at the crease in that over chasing a target of 161 given by the Royals previously.
Coming to the chase Delhi Capitals lost the early wicket of KS Bharat in the very first over of Trent Boult. Meanwhile, Prasidh Krishna came in the second and claimed his third maiden over of the season to go up in the list. Although, Delhi won the match in the 19th over and steals two points from the Royals. Now, let's look at the top five bowlers with the most maiden overs in the season so far.
"Whatever the future brings," Yashasvi Jasiwal's cryptic post after the Royals' end of IPL 2025
"Whatever the future brings," Yashasvi Jasiwal's cryptic post after the Royals' end of IPL 2025 sparked widespread speculation. Get the full story here.
Barely a day after the Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2025 campaign ended, Jaiswal dropped a social media bombshell. "Whatever the future brings," Yashasvi Jasiwal's cryptic post after the Royals' end of IPL 2025 ignited a number of theories about his future with the franchise.
What exactly did he mean? What's next for the young star?
Yashasvi Jaiswal in IPL 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the key player and highest run-scorer for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. The franchise retained him for ₹18 crore ahead of the tournament and which was totally worth it.
Jaiswal scored 559 runs in 14 matches, with 6 half-centuries to his name.
What went wrong for Jaiswal and RR this season?
Despite Jaiswal's individual brilliance with the bat, the team's campaign ended without a playoff berth due to lack of collective consistency as an unit. The youngest debutant, Vaibhav Suryavanshi's confidence with the bat, alongside Jaiswal, was also a notable aspect for RR.
However, the team only managed to win 4 matches out of 14 played.
Jaiswal's initial cryptic post, "Whatever the future brings," immediately sparked rumours of his departure from the Rajasthan Royals after their iPL 2025 exit. However, he later edited the caption to minimize the narratives.
Initial post of Yashasvi Jaiswal after RR's end of IPL 2025 (unedited caption). Image | instagram
He quickly edited the caption to include gratitude for the Rajasthan Royals and clarify his "next challenge" was with team India. It was aimed to turn the potential exit hint into a forward-looking statement about his international career.
It says, "Thank you, Rajasthan Royals, for everything. Not the season we hoped for, but continue to be grateful for our journey together. On to the next challenge 🇮🇳 and whatever the future brings YBJ 64."
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.
Shubham Gill and Sai Sudharsan during their 205-run partnership against DC in IPL 2025. Image | Rediff
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.
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!
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi during their 166-run partnership against GT in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
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.
IPL 2025 Playoffs Race: Who Will Claim the Final Spot?
Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings have secured their spots in the top four, leaving one final slot up for grabs. Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and LSG are fighting for that last spot 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.
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
Mumbai Indians
MI are in pole position with 14 points. Winning both of their remaining matches against DC and PBKS will guarantee qualification with 18 points.
Even a single win could suffice, provided other results, particularly DC’s and LSG’s, go their way, and their strong net run rate (1.156) holds up.
Delhi Capitals
DC, with 13 points, need to win both remaining games against MI and PBKS to reach 17 points. This would put them in contention, but their qualification could hinge on net run rate and other results, especially after their recent 10-wicket loss to the Gujarat Titans.
Lucknow Super Giants
LSG face an uphill battle with only 10 points from 11 games. They must win all three of their remaining matches against SRH, GT, and RCB to reach 16 points. Even then, their qualification depends on favourable results elsewhere and a significant improvement in their net run rate.
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 playoffs format since 2011. Image | Sportskeeda
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.
Virat Kohli and David Warner greeting before the IPL 2020 Eliminator match. Image | Instagram
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 lostthrice 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.
Highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs
From Shubman Gill's match-winning 129 off 60 balls to Sehwag and Watson's heroics. Discover the highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs history.
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
Shubman Gill celebrating his century against MI in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2023. Image | ESPNcricinfo
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.
Wriddhiman Saha playing a slog-sweep during his 115* off 55 balls in IPL 2014 Final. Image | ESPNcricinfo
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's celebration after scoring 113 runs off 58 balls in IPL 2012 Qualifier 2. Image | Pinterest
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.
Rajat Patidar's match winning 112* runs against LSG in IPL 2022 Eliminator. Image | Reddif
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.
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