Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Shreyas-Wadhera partnership help Punjab beat LSG by 8 wickets
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LSG didn’t get a winning start to their campaign as they ended up losing in a high-scoring thriller against Delhi Capitals. However, they didn’t take much time to get their first win as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second match of the season.
Meanwhile, PBKS got a winning start under new skipper Shreyas Iyer as they defeated Gujarat Titans at their home ground in a high-scoring clash in Ahmedabad. Now, they will look to continue their winning run in their second game of the season.
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Apr 1, 2025, 5:10 PM
Punjab Kings wins the game by 8 wickets
Samad to bowl.
Shreyas punches the first ball to short cover.
Shreyas looks to loft one down the ground, manages to clear long on. Brings up his fifty and completes an easy win for Punjab Kings.
Apr 1, 2025, 5:04 PM
Punjab 171/2 in 16 overs
Shardul back into the attack.
Two dots to start the over against Wadhera.
Six!! Back of a length on the stumps, pulled over the legside for a huge six. The sounds off the bat was so sweet.
Six!! Same ball, same sound, same result!
Four!! Walks down the ground and punches one down the ground for four.
Apr 1, 2025, 5:01 PM
Punjab 155/2 in 15 overs
Avesh back into the attack.
Slower ball into the wicket, Shreyas mistimes pull towards deep midwicket for a single.
Four!! Slower ball full, Shreyas lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
Six!! Shreyas getting it done in quick time. Pulls one over deep midwicket for six.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:57 PM
Punjab 143/2 in 14 overs
Wadhera steps down against Bishnoi and lofts him down the ground for six.
Four!! A touch wider, carved through cover for a boundary. Good comeback from Bishnoi, two dot balls.
Six!! Wadhera slog sweeps the last ball of the over over wide long on for six more.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:52 PM
Punjab 126/2 in 13 overs
Digvesh to bowl out.
Wadhera looks for the reverse sweep, loses balance and just about manages to stay within the confines of the crease. A touch shorter, pulled to deep square for a single.
Four!! Shreyas with a gentle push through third man and will pick up four. Direct hit at the striker’s end after Shreyas dabs to short third for a single.
Wadhera makes it in before the stumps are disturbed. Wadhera picks up a single off the last ball.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:48 PM
Punjab 120/2 in 12 overs
Siddarth again. A touch short, Shreyas cuts it to point for a single. Wadhera picks up a single after playing two dots. Shreyas dabs one to deep midwicket for a single. Four from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:48 PM
Prabhsimran departs
Digvesh strikes again! Prabhsimran looks to loft one over the legside. Badoni pushes it away at the edge of the boundary and Bishnoi completes the relay catch. End of an excellent innings from Prabhsimran.
Punjab 116/2 in 11 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:39 PM
Punjab 110/1 in 10 overs
Shardul is back.
Bouncer and Shreyas was ready to pull it over fine leg for a SIX! Punjab is in full control of the chase it seems. 11 runs from that over as well.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:37 PM
Punjab 99/1 in 9 overs
Siddharth comes to bowl.
Prabhsimran comes down the track and smacks the ball straight down the ground for four. Prabhsimran switches to left hand and cuts the ball for a single. He’s been proactive.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:21 PM
Punjab 62/1 in 6 overs
Ravi Bishnoi into the attack.
Prabhsimran slog sweeps over mid on for four.
And now he plays the slog sweep behind square leg for another boundary.
This time Prabhsimran goes over covers.
A single to end the PowerPlay.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:16 PM
Punjab 47/1 in 5 overs
Digvesh comes again.
Prabhsimran slog sweeps and goes over square leg for four! Keeping the ball in the stumps and quick.
Four! Shreyas drives towards covers to end the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:14 PM
Punjab 37/1 in 4 overs
Avesh comes to bowl.
Prabhsimran comes down the track and smacks the ball over mid on for a six. Beautiful shot that. Using bouncers, Avesh. 10 runs from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:08 PM
Punjab 27/1 in 3 overs
Shreyas Iyer in at three. Off the mark with a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:06 PM
Priyansh departs
Priyansh departs this time. Wanted to pull the short ball but gets a top edge straight to mid off. It was a quicker delivery.
Apr 1, 2025, 4:02 PM
Punjab 20/0 in 2 overs
Avesh Khan into the attack. Another upper cut by Prabhsimran and finds the fence again. He bends and picks the ball from good length. Eight runs came in that over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:59 PM
Chase begins
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh open. Shardul Thakur with the new ball.
Priyansh is off the mark with a single off the second delivery. Terrific cover drive by Prabhsimran. Four runs.
Short ball and Prabhsimran upper cuts for a six. Single to end the over.
Punjab 12/0 in 1 over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:39 PM
Lucknow 171/7 after 20 overs
Avesh in at 9.
Wide ball, Avesh scampers across for a bye after missing his waft outside off.
Yorker on the stumps, Thakur slams it to long on, doesn’t take the run. Slices a full, wide ball, falls just short of the offside sweeper. Thakur picks up a couple.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:36 PM
Samad departs
Full and wide, Samad edges it to short third man.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:32 PM
Badoni departs
Last over of the innings.
Badoni looks to clobber one over the legside, mistimes it and Maxwell completes a good catch in the deep.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:30 PM
Lucknow 164/5 in 19 overs
Jansen with his last over.
Samad gets a single to deep midwicket. Short ball, too short, Prabhsimran has to leap up and pouch it way above his head.
Another single to deep midwicket. Badoni miscues his attempted lofted shot over cover, falls in no-man’s land. A couple taken.
Just eight from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:25 PM
Big over for LSG
Arshdeep into the attack.
Slightly wide, Badoni cuts it past short third for a boundary.
Back of a length to Samad, lofts it down the ground for six.
Yorker length outside off, Samad somehow manages to scoop it over the ‘keeper for a boundary.
Full and wide, just a dab through point and it finds the gap for four. Single to finish the over.
20 runs from it.
Lucknow 156/5 in 18 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:19 PM
Lucknow 136/5 in 17 overs
Chahal to bowl out.
Badoni gets a single off the first ball. Samad punches one to wide long on for one.
Badoni steps down the ground and lofts one down the ground for six. Eleven runs from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:17 PM
Lucknow 125/5 in 16 overs
Abdul Samad in at 7. Steps out a lofts one outside off, just beats Arshdeep at deep cover.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:11 PM
Miller departs
Back of a length outside off, Miller nicks his punch back to the keeper.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:07 PM
Lucknow 117/4 in 15 overs
Maxwell back for his third.
A tad short and Miller is quick to rock back and pull it to the square leg fence for four.
Another short ball, pulled through midwicket for another boundary.
Two dots to follow. Miller punches one to cover to get a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:06 PM
Lucknow 108/4 in 14 overs
Chahal with his third over.
Miller puts in a dive at the strikers, scampering across for a second after pushing one to wide mid on.
Full and wide, creamed through cover for a boundary. Seven from the over.
Apr 1, 2025, 3:01 PM
Lucknow 101/4 in 13 overs
Ferguson back into the attack.
Full on the pads, Badoni gets a single to deep square. Full, clatters into Miller’s pads but was probably going down leg.
Badoni punches one to deep point for one. Miller defends a short of a length to third man for a single.
Full outside off, lofted over cover for six.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:57 PM
Lucknow 91/4 in 12 overs
Miller in at 6. Full and wide, Miller punches to long off for one. Single to close out the over, just three from it.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:56 PM
Chahal removes Pooran
Second over for Chahal.
Pooran looks to go after a full, wide one. Miscues the shot and holes out to long off.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:52 PM
Fifty partnership up
Short and wide to Pooran, slashes it over deep third man for six.
Wide again, cut past point for a boundary. Fifty partnership up between the two.
Lucknow 88/3 in 11 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:50 PM
Stoinis with his second over
Starts off with a dot ball. Short and wide, Pooran slaps it to point for a single but is sent back.
Fuller and straighter, turned to deep midwicket for a single. Badoni punches a length ball to long on for one.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:50 PM
Lucknow 76/3 in 10 overs
Yuzvendra Chahal into the attack.
Pooran gets width on offer and slaps the ball past point for four. He follows it up with straight hit down the ground for a six.
Expensive over, 15 runs came of it.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:42 PM
Lucknow 61/3 in 9 overs
Marcus Stoinis into the attack. Another quiet over, just four singles of it. Runs haven’t come the way Lucknow would’ve wanted.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:37 PM
Jansen comes to bowl
Badoni gets a short ball and pulls over fine leg for six. Sweetly timed.
Nine runs came in that over.
Lucknow 58/3 in 8 overs.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:33 PM
Lucknow 49/3 in 7 overs
Maxwell comes again to bowl.
Pooran sweeps very fine and gets a boundary. First four for him.
Another four. Short ball and Pooran pulls towards midwicket.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:31 PM
Lucknow 39/3 in 6 overs
Marco Jansen into the attack. He’s getting pretty good carry on this red soil track. Pooran tries to swing but misses it. A rather silent start for Pooran, and LSG.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:29 PM
Pant departs
Pant is gone. Short ball, Pant sweeps straight to short fine leg. Another cheap dismissal, this time he goes for two off five balls.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:22 PM
Lucknow 33/2 in 4 overs
Rishabh Pant in at four. He’s off the mark with a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:20 PM
Markram departs
Markram is gone. Tries to drive, gets an inside edge straight onto the stumps.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:19 PM
Markram hitting boundaries
Ferguson comes to bowl.
Markram once again goes over the bowler’s head for four.
Markram upper cuts over the point boundary for six. Superb shot and power.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:16 PM
Lucknow 20/1 in 3 overs
Arshdeep into the attack again.
On the pads and Markram pushes the ball towards midwicket for four. Was in the air for a while but too far from the fielder. Markram hits it straight and Arshdeep isn’t able to grab the ball. Tough chance but will count as a drop.
Too full and Markram lofts the ball over the bowler’s head. Another boundary, this time punched through the extra covers. 13 runs came in that over.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:14 PM
Lucknow 7/1 in 2 overs
Lockie Ferguson, the debutant, from the other end. Very good start for Punjab; ball gripping a bit it seems. Brilliant over, four came from it.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:06 PM
Lucknow 3/1 in 1 over
Nicolas Pooran at three. He’s off the mark with a single.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:04 PM
Mitchell Marsh departs
Mitchell Marsh is out of the very first ball. Tried to work the ball on the leg side but gets a leading edge. A golden duck.
Apr 1, 2025, 2:03 PM
Arshdeep with the new ball
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh open the innings. Markram on strike. He’s off the mark with a single off the third delivery.
Apr 1, 2025, 1:37 PM
LSG Playing XI
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Ayush Badoni, Digvesh Rathi, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Avesh Khan, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi.
Lockie Ferguson has been handed his debut cap by the Punjab Kings ahead of the game.
Lucknow Super Giants playing the same team.
Apr 1, 2025, 11:33 AM
Weather Report
The weather in Lucknow looks clear for the upcoming clash between LSG and PBKS as the rain will not play a spoilsport during the match.
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees with 15% humidity.
Apr 1, 2025, 11:32 AM
Pitch Report
In today’s time where most of the grounds are batting-friendly, the Ekana Cricket Stadium is known for its bowling-friendly surface. It turns out to be a paradise for spin bowlers in low scoring clashes while fast bowlers also get some help on a few occasions.
Out of these 14 IPL matches scheduled at this ground so far, the team batting first won seven times while chasing team came out victorious on six occasions.
The average score batting first at this ground is around 165 to 166 runs.
Apr 1, 2025, 11:30 AM
LSG vs PBKS: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches played
4
LSG won
3
PBKS won
1
Apr 1, 2025, 11:29 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings Match 13 will be available on theStar Sports Networkin India.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been one of the most popular franchises in IPL history with millions of followers around the globe. However, despite having many great players of the game playing for them, RCB have failed to win the IPL title till now.
In the 18 seasons of the tournament, they have reached the IPL final thrice so far. They first reached the final in 2009 and then qualified for IPL finals once 2011 and another time in 2016. Unfortunately, they have faced defeat on all three occasions.
2009 IPL final: Lost vs Deccan Chargers by 6 runs
After beating Chennai Super Kings in the semi-finals of the second season in 2009, RCB qualified for the final. In the final at Johannesburg, RCB bowled first, winning the toss. Their captain, Anil Kumble, was on fire with a spell of 16/4 in 4 overs and restricted Deccan Chargers to 143/6 only. Herschelle Gibbs was the best batter of Deccan with an unbeaten 53 from 48 balls.
But during the chase, RCB struggled from the beginning and even with a good-looking 32 from Roelof van der Merwe, RCB fell 6 runs short of the total. Pragyan Ojha, with 28/3 in 4 overs, was the pick of the bowlers for Deccan in that final.
2011 IPL final: Heavy 58-run defeat against CSK
Two seasons later, RCB again reached the IPL final, this time under Daniel Vettori. RCB had finished at the top of the points table after the league stage, and despite losing the qualifier 1 against CSK, they qualified for the final after beating Mumbai Indians in the second eliminator.
In the final, RCB were asked to bowl first. CSK managed a huge total of 205 in the first inning, with the help of a 95 from Murali Vijay. Chris Gayle was the star with the ball for RCB with 34/2 in four overs.
During the chase, RCB crumbled, and except for Saurabh Tiwary's fighting unbeaten 42 from 34 balls, no one could get going. Virat Kohli also played a slow 32-ball 35 innings. In the end, RCB lost by 58 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin picked up three wickets, giving away just 16 runs in four overs, for CSK.
Among the three defeats in the final, this one is the most heartbreaking for RCB fans. After finishing second in the league stage, they defeated Gujarat Lions in the qualifier 1 to enter the final.
In the final, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and decided to put runs on the board. David Warner scored a stunning 69 from 38 balls, and Ben Cutting, with an unbeaten 39 from 15 balls, took SRH to 208 in the first innings.
Unlike the two previous finals, RCB got off to a flyer during the chase. Chris Gayle smashed 76 from 38 balls while Kohli scored 54 from 35 balls, to finish with a record-breaking 973 run season.
With 67 needed from 8 overs and 8 wickets in hand, RCB struggled under pressure and eventually lost the game by 8 runs.
IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs
Explore how RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs with 10 different batters smashing fifties in a single IPL season. Relive the iconic moments of these ten half-centurions in IPL 2025.
Never before has an IPL team displayed such diverse batting depth as Royal Challengers Bengaluru did in IPL 2025. This season, they set a new league record by having 10 different players who each scored at least one half-century.
They broke the previous benchmark set by Mumbai Indians of nine different half-centurions in 2017. Find out how RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs to take this game to another level.
1. Virat Kohli (8 half-centuries)
Virat Kohli celebration his 8th half century of IPL 2025 against LSG. Image | Pinterest
The chase master, Virat Kohli, is leading the pack with 8 half-centuries to his name in IPL 2025. He started this season with a fifty and ended the league stage with scoring his 8th one of this season.
He's been incredibly consistent throughout, and scored 602 runs in 13 matches, with a strike rate above 147. He is also among the top 5 contenders in the race for Orange Cap.
Phil Salt celebrating his third half century in IPL 2025. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The England batter, Phil Salt, proved to be a key opener along with Kohli for the team in IPL 2025. He also started the season with scoring a fifty against KKR, and contributed with 331 runs across 11 matches played.
Rajat Patidar celebrating his second half century in IPL 2025. Image | BBC
The skipper, Rajat Patidar, has not been able to fire with the bat much, but he stood up for RCB whenever he could. This season, he scored 2 half-centuries against two big teams (MI & CSK).
Patidar fifties in IPL 2025:
vs MI: 64 runs (32 balls)
vs CSK: 51 runs (32 balls)
4. Devdutt Padikkal (2 half-centuries)
Devdutt Padikkal celebrating his second half century in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook
Batting at no. 3, Devdutt Padikkal, has served as a vital asset for RCB in crucial games. He proved the fans how he was deserving of his position in the playing XI, by delivering spectacular knocks and 2 half-centuries.
Unfortunately, Padikkal had to leave mid-season due to injury issues, but his contribution makes him the fourth batter that helped RCB create this unique history before the playoffs.
Jacob Bethell celebrating his maiden IPL fifty in IPL 2025. Image | BBC
The 21-year-old Jacob Bethell is the youngest half-centurion of this season for RCB. He scored his maiden IPL fifty against Chennai Super Kings and made his mark with a banger.
Bethell fifties in IPL 2025:
vs CSK: 55 runs (33 balls)
6. Tim David (1 half-century)
Tim David after scoring his maiden IPL fifty against PBKS in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Tim David is like the backbone of RCB who stands strong along the boundary line and never lets a ball pass through! Besides his on-field contribution with his spectacular catching and fielding skills, this power-hitter has delivered with the bat too.
David scored his maiden IPL fifty against PBKS and that was a treat to watch. He comes to bat at crucial times and makes sure his team reaches a defendable total.
Krunal Pandya celebrating his century against DC in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Krunal Pandya is one of the most consistent all-rounder of this season for RCB. He has taken crucial wickets for the team and helped them earn those crucial points.
Apart from bowling, Pandya scored a match-winning half-century against Delhi Capitals. He came to bat at the time when RCB's batting order collapsed early, and delivered an amazing knock.
Romario Shepherd celebrating his half-century against CSK in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Romario Shepherd's half-century against CSK in IPL 2025 was is an explosive batting tale to talk about. His unbeaten 53* off just 14 balls left the bowlers and spectators stunned!
Shepherd single-handedly scored 33 runs off the 19th over and showered the fans with sixes.
Shepherd fifties in IPL 2025:
vs CSK: 53* runs (14 balls)
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Romario Shepherd thrilled the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with a 'blink and you miss' knock 🫡🔥
Liam Livingstone celebrating his half-century against GT in IPL 2025. Image | BBC
The English all-rounder, Liam Livingstone, etched his name in the list of half-centurions for RCB by scoring one against Gujarat Titans in their league match. He helped the team reach a respectable total when they had lost all hopes in the first inning of the match.
Livingstone fifties in IPL 2025:
vs GT: 54 runs (40 balls)
10. Jitesh Sharma (1 half-century)
Jitesh Sharma celebrating his match-winning knock against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
Here comes the 10th batter whose half-century was a special one for RCB. Jitesh Sharma, who became the stand-in captain for the team, scored his first fifty for the team in their last league match.
He showed no mercy to the bowlers and scored 85* off just 33 balls to help RCB chase down a big total and reach top-two in the points table.
Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction
Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible playing XIs, and Fantasy Team Prediction of the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator match in IPL 2025.
The Eliminator match of IPL 2025 will be played between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Friday, May 30. The team that wins this match will play Qualifier-2 while the losing team will be out of the tournament.
Gujarat Titans were strong contenders for the number two position from the beginning, but the defeat in the last 2 matches spoiled their chances. After the initial defeat, Mumbai Indians were also riding on the winning chariot, but after losing 2 out of the last 3 matches of the league stage, Hardik Pandya and team had to settle for the fourth position. Now both these teams have to win 3 consecutive matches to win the title.
After defeating MI twice in the group stages earlier in the IPL 2025 season, GT will be confident to get the better of the five-time champions once again, to get themselves a step closer to winning their second title in four seasons.
For MI, it will be very important to bring their A game forward after not playing to their full potential against GT earlier in the tournament, and this could very well be the case due to the impressive track record in the knockout matches for the franchise.
From possible playing XIs to head-to-head record, here is everything you need to know about the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Eliminator in IPL 2025.
Match Details
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Tournament: IPL 2025, Eliminator
Date: 30 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Streaming Details
Cricket fans from India can watch the GT vs MI Eliminator on Star Sports TV Channels on Television. They can also stream the match LIVE on JioHotstar for free.
Pitch Report
The pitches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur had something for batters and bowlers during the early stages of the IPL 2025, allowing for some compelling cricket for the fans. Over the years, the teams batting first have five matches, while teams batting second have won four matches in the league at this venue. The average first innings total here in the IPL is 170.
Weather Report
The weather report has forecasted rain in Chandigarh on the match day. However, there is no forecast of rain during the match time at night. As a result, rain is unlikely to play spoilsport during the GT vs MI clash. The temperature is set to hover in the early 30s during the match.
GT vs MI: Head-to-Head Record
Gujarat Titans have a proud 5-2 record in seven IPL matches over MI, with a few matches going down to the wire over the course of the last four seasons. Earlier in the IPL 2025, one of their fixtures, which was played in Mumbai, was decided on the last ball with the rain playing a role leading up to it, wherein GT held their nerve to get across the finishing line.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Gerald Coetzee, R Sai Kishore, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj
After weeks of intense competition, rivalry battles, strategic gameplays and dedication, the top four teams of IPL 2025 have emerged. The league stage concluded with PBKS, RCB, GT and MI earning their place in top four of points table.
But how exactly did they manage to reach there? Let's dive into their IPL 2025 playoffs journey.
Here is how each team reached top four:
1. Punjab Kings (19 pts)
Priyansh Arya celebrating his half century against MI in their last league stage match of IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Throughout the season of IPL 2025, Punjab Kings showcased magnificent balance and team coordination. Their campaign has been brilliant with 9 wins in 14 matches.
Under the phenomenal captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS made an extraordinary comeback by qualifying for the playoffs after 11 years. Not only just qualification, but also dominantly secured the top position in the points table.
PBKS qualification was confirmed with a decisive victory by 10 runs over Rajasthan Royals on May 18. However, it was their dominant 7-wicket win over MI (on May 26), that sealed their top 2 finish.
PBKS have done a great job at keeping their NRR high at all points in the tournament. They also secured a historical win against KKR by defending thelowest ever IPL total, and marked their place in the game.
Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:
vs GT: won by 11 runs. (PBKS 243/5 vs GT 232/5)
vs LSG: won by 8 wickets. (LSG 171/7 vs PBKS 177/2)
vs RR: lost by 50 runs. (RR 205/4 vs PBKS 155/9)
vs CSK: won by 18 runs. (PBKS 219/6 vs CSK 201/5)
vs SRH: lost by 8 wickets. (PBKS 245/6 vs SRH 247/2)
vs KKR: won by 16 runs. (PBKS 111 vs KKR 95)
vs RCB: won by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs vs PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected 14-over game)
vs RCB: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6 vs RCB 159/3)
vs KKR: No Result (Rain)
vs CSK: won by 4 wickets. (CSK 190 vs PBKS 194/6)
vs LSG: won by 37 runs. (PBKS 236/5 vs LSG 199/7)
vs RR: won by 10 runs. (PBKS 219/5 vs RR 209/7)
vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (PBKS 206/8 vs DC 208/4)
vs MI: won by 7 wickets. (MI 184/7 vs PBKS 187/3)
Sealing a Q1 spot in style 🤌
Captain Shreyas Iyer adds the finishing flair as #PBKS defeat #MI in Jaipur ❤
Jitesh Sharma celebrating his match-winning knock of 85* (33 balls) against LSG in their last league match. Image | BBC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru had an amazing journey in their IPL 2025 campaign. They ended their nine-year wait for a top-two finish with 9 victories in 14 matches, narrowly behind PBKS on NRR.
RCB displayed remarkable consistency and key performances from players like Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and others. The team no longer seemed to depend on a single player and came out strong with equal efforts from each one of them.
RCB faced major alterations and shift in captaincy in the tournament. Under the captaincy of Jitesh Sharma (stand-in captain in place of Rajat Patidar), they secured a huge victory against LSG to secure their top-two finish. They chased down 227 runs, with the skipper scoring 85* off 33 balls and leading from the front.
RCB's season in the league stage ended with an historic achievement of being the first team in IPL history to win all the away matches. They won 7 away matches this year.
Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:
vs KKR: won by 7 wickets. (KKR 174/8, RCB
vs CSK: won by 50 runs. (RCB 196/7, CSK 146/8)
vs GT: lost by 8 wickets. (RCB 169/8, GT 170/2)
vs MI: won by 12 runs. (RCB 221/5, MI 209/9)
vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (RCB 163/7, DC 169/4)
vs RR: won by 9 wickets. (RR 173/4, RCB 175/1)
vs PBKS: lost by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs, PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected)
vs PBKS: won by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6, RCB 159/3)
vs RR: won by 11 runs. (RCB 205/5, RR 194/9)
vs DC: won by 6 wickets. (DC 162/8, RCB 165/4)
vs CSK: won by 2 runs. (RCB 213/5, CSK 211/5)
vs KKR: Match Abandoned (No Result)
vs SRH: lost by 42 runs. (SRH 231/6, RCB 189)
vs LSG: won by 6 wickets. (LSG 227/3, RCB 230/4)
They are pumped up & HOW 🥳@RCBTweets enter the 🔝 2️⃣ with momentum led by their charismatic skipper Jitesh Sharma 🔥
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan during their partnership of 205* runs against DC in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Gujarat Titans continued their strong presence by securing the 3rd place in IPL 2025 points table. They ended the league stage with 18 points (9 wins out of 14 matches).
The standout individual performances from captain Shubman Gill, and players like Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler are the reason behind GT's success. Sudharsan is currently at the top of Orange Cap leaderboard with 674 runs in 14 matches, followed by Gill (649 runs in 14 matches).
This team has also dominated other charts of seasonal awards like: Sudharshan in top of most 4s of the season list, Prasidh Krishna (23 wkts) in second place, and Sai Kishore (17 wkts) in Purple Cap leaderboard, and so on.
They were a strong contender for a top-two finish, but their consecutive losses in the last two league games took that away.
MI celebrating their win against DC which secured their playoffs berth in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook
The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, secured the 4th position in points table with 16 points (8 wins in 14 matches). After losing 4 out of first 5 games in the tournament, they made a surprising comeback this season and won seven of their subsequent eight matches.
Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, MI bounced back quickly with a complete new energy and mindset. They outperformed all their competition and secured their playoffs berth.
From having a disappointing start to becoming the comeback king of the season that every franchise feared, MI had a rollercoaster-like IPL 2025 season. They also have the best NRR (+1.142) among all the teams in points table.
Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:
vs CSK: lost by 4 wickets. (MI: 155/9, CSK: 158/6)
vs GT: lost by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
vs KKR: won by 8 wickets. (KKR: 116, MI: 121/2)
vs LSG: lost by 12 runs. (LSG: 203/8, MI: 191/5)
vs RCB: lost by 12 runs. (RCB: 221/5, MI: 209/9)
vs DC: won by 12 runs. (DC: 193, MI: 205/5)
vs SRH: won by 4 wickets. (SRH: 162/5, MI: 166/6)
vs CSK: won by 9 wickets. (CSK: 176/5, MI: 177/1)
vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 143/8, MI: 146/3)
vs LSG: won by 54 runs. (MI: 215/7, LSG: 161)
vs RR: won by 100 runs. (RR: 117, MI: 217/2)
vs GT: lost by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
vs DC: won by 59 runs. (MI: 180/5, DC: 121)
vs PBKS: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS: 187/3, MI: 184/7)
Dominant victory ✅ Playoffs ✅
A dream outing for #MI in their last match at Wankhede this season as they secure a 59-run win over #DC 💙👏
Qualifier 1 loser vs Eliminator winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad): The winning team will advance to Final. Losing side will be eliminated.
IPL 2025: RCB create a unique record that none has achieved in league's history
With the 6-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2025, RCB created history by becoming the first team in the history of IPL to win all its away matches in a season.
Royal Challengers Bangaluru ended the IPL 2025 league stage with a win by defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. This was RCB's 9th win in 14 matches and the team managed to secure its place in the top-2 with 19 points.
With this victory, RCB also created history by becoming the first team in the history of IPL to win all its away matches in a season.
In the league stage, all teams get a chance to play 14 matches in which 7 matches are played at home and 7 matches are played away from home. RCB's last match was against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow itself, due to being a neutral venue, this match was not counted as an away match.
KKR and MI managed to win 7 away matches
Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians managed to win 7 matches each in 2012, but at that time 16 matches were played in the league stage in which teams had to play 8 matches at home and the same number of matches away from home.
Most away wins in a IPL season
Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 7/7 (IPL 2025)
Mumbai Indians — 7/8 (IPL 2012)
Kolkata Knight Riders — 7/8 (IPL 2012)
Gujarat Titans — 6/7 (IPL 2023)
Delhi Daredevils — 6/8 (IPL 2012)
RCB recorded biggest run chase in its IPL history
With this victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru also registered the biggest run chase of their IPL career. Earlier, RCB had the record of chasing the highest score of 215 runs. This run chase is also the third biggest run chase in the history of IPL.
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