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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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Apr 1, 2025, 5:10 PM1 min read

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Target 172; Prabhsimran makes 23-ball fifty; Punjab 110/1 in 10 overs

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 in Lucknow at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

This is Payal Debnath, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.

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

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Lucknow top order collapse inside Powerplay; LSG 61/3 in 9 overs

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

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Both Lucknow openers depart in PowerPlay; Maxwell removes Pant; LSG 49/3 in 7 overs

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.

Impact subs: Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Himmat Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh.

Apr 1, 2025, 1:37 PM

PBKS Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh.

Impact subs: Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar.

Apr 1, 2025, 1:37 PM

Toss Update | Punjab opts to bowl

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary | Game begins; Arshdeep removes Mitchell Marsh in the very first over; LSG 3/1 in 1 over

Punjab wins the toss and opts to bowl first.

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

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Match 13 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary

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 the Star Sports Network in India.

The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website.

Apr 1, 2025, 11:28 AM

Match Details

  • Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
  • Tournament: Indian Premier League 2025 - Match 13
  • Date: 1 April 2025
  • Time: 7:30 pm IST
  • Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 
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RCB in IPL final: Seasons when RCB qualified for IPL finals

RCB qualified for the IPL final thrice so far. They first reached the final in 2009 and then qualified for the IPL finals in 2011 and 2016.

May 29, 2025, 3:08 PM3 min read

RCB in IPL final: Seasons when RCB qualified for IPL finals - sportzpoint.com

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

RCB in IPL final: Seasons when RCB qualified for IPL finals

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

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.

Read Also | IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs

2016 IPL final: Lost by 8 runs against SRH

2016 IPL final: Lost by 8 runs against SRH | sportzpoint.com

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. 

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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.

May 29, 2025, 10:50 AM6 min read

IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com

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 has 8 half centuries in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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.

Kohli fifties in IPL 2025:

  • vs KKR: 59* runs (36 balls)
  • vs MI: 67 runs (42 balls)
  • vs RR: 70 runs (42 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 73* runs (54 balls)
  • vs RR: 62* runs (45 balls)
  • vs DC: 51 runs (47 balls)
  • vs CSK: 62 runs (33 balls)
  • vs LSG: 54 runs (30 balls)

2. Phil Salt (3 half-centuries)

Phil Salt score 3 fifties in | sportzpoint.com
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.

Salt fifties in IPL 2025:

  • vs KKR: 56 runs (31 balls)
  • vs RR: 65 runs (33 balls)
  • vs SRH: 62 runs (32 balls)

Read Also: IPL 2025: RCB create a unique record that none has achieved in league's history

3. Rajat Patidar (2 half-centuries)

Rajat Patidar scored 2 fifties in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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 scored 2 fifties in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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.

Read Also: Every heated moment of IPL 2025 that you missed

Padikkal fifties in IPL 2025:

  • vs PBKS: 61 runs (35 balls)
  • vs RR: 50 runs (27 balls)

5. Jacob Bethell (1 half-century)

Jacob Bethell scored a fifty in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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 scored his maiden IPL fifty in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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.

David fifties in IPL 2025:

  • vs PBKS: 50* runs (26 balls)

7. Krunal Pandya (1 half-century)

Krunal Pandya scored a fifty in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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.

Pandya fifties in IPL 2025:

  • vs DC: 73 runs (47 balls)

Read Also: Highest partnerships in IPL 2025

8. Romario Shepherd (1 half-century)

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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)

9. Liam Livingstone (1 half-century)

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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 scored a fifty in IPL 2025: RCB batters create this unique history before the playoffs | sportzpoint.com
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. 

Read Also: Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Sharma fifties in IPL 2025:

  • vs LSG: 85* runs (33 balls)

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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.

May 29, 2025, 10:35 AM4 min read

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2025 Eliminator Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

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.

Also Read: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

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

vs

Mumbai Indians

7

Matches Played

7

5

Won

2

233

Highest Score

218

0

No Result

0

172

Lowest Score

152

3 Tosses Won 4
0 Elected To Bat 0
3 Elected To Field 4
1 Won Toss And Match 0
0 Toss Won, Batting First, Match Won 0
1 Toss Won, Bowling First, Match Won 0
187.71 Avg. Runs 170.71
6.14 Avg. Wickets 7.57

GT's Last Five Matches

Loss Loss Win Win Win

MI's Last Five Matches

Win Win Loss Win Loss

Also Read: IPL 2025 playoffs: Here is how each team reached top four

Possible XIs

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

Impact Subs: Arshad Khan

Mumbai Indians: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Charith Asalanka, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Impact Subs: Karn Sharma

Fantasy Team Prediction

Kusal Mendis, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Arshad Khan, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult.

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IPL 2025 playoffs: Here is how each team reached top four

PBKS, RCB, GT and MI have fabulously booked there berths in IPL 2025 playoffs. Here is how each team reached top four. Explore the path to glory.

May 28, 2025, 6:47 PM9 min read

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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)

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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.

Read Also: Highest individual scores by players in IPL playoffs

The IPL 2025 season for PBKS so far:

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 the lowest ever IPL total, and marked their place in the game.

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

  1. vs GT: won by 11 runs. (PBKS 243/5 vs GT 232/5)
  2. vs LSG: won by 8 wickets. (LSG 171/7 vs PBKS 177/2)
  3. vs RR: lost by 50 runs. (RR 205/4 vs PBKS 155/9)
  4. vs CSK: won by 18 runs. (PBKS 219/6 vs CSK 201/5)
  5. vs SRH: lost by 8 wickets. (PBKS 245/6 vs SRH 247/2)
  6. vs KKR: won by 16 runs. (PBKS 111 vs KKR 95)
  7. 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)
  8. vs RCB: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6 vs RCB 159/3)
  9. vs KKR: No Result (Rain)
  10. vs CSK: won by 4 wickets. (CSK 190 vs PBKS 194/6)
  11. vs LSG: won by 37 runs. (PBKS 236/5 vs LSG 199/7)
  12. vs RR: won by 10 runs. (PBKS 219/5 vs RR 209/7)
  13. vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (PBKS 206/8 vs DC 208/4)
  14. vs MI: won by 7 wickets. (MI 184/7 vs PBKS 187/3)

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (19 pts)

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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.

Read Also: Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

The IPL 2025 season for RCB so far:

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:

  1. vs KKR: won by 7 wickets. (KKR 174/8, RCB 
  2. vs CSK: won by 50 runs. (RCB 196/7, CSK 146/8)
  3. vs GT: lost by 8 wickets. (RCB 169/8, GT 170/2)
  4. vs MI: won by 12 runs. (RCB 221/5, MI 209/9)
  5. vs DC: lost by 6 wickets. (RCB 163/7, DC 169/4)
  6. vs RR: won by 9 wickets. (RR 173/4, RCB 175/1)
  7. vs PBKS: lost by 5 wickets. (RCB 95/9 in 14 ovs, PBKS 98/5 in 12.1 ovs - rain-affected)
  8. vs PBKS: won by 7 wickets. (PBKS 157/6, RCB 159/3)
  9. vs RR: won by 11 runs. (RCB 205/5, RR 194/9)
  10. vs DC: won by 6 wickets. (DC 162/8, RCB 165/4)
  11. vs CSK: won by 2 runs. (RCB 213/5, CSK 211/5)
  12. vs KKR: Match Abandoned (No Result)
  13. vs SRH: lost by 42 runs. (SRH 231/6, RCB 189)
  14. vs LSG: won by 6 wickets. (LSG 227/3, RCB 230/4)

3. Gujarat Titans (18 pts)

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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.

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

The IPL 2025 season for GT so far:

From chasing down 200+ totals to having the highest batting partnership of IPL 2025 so far (Gill & Sudharsan: 205* runs), GT has done it all!

Here's how their journey looked throughout the 14 league stage matches:

  1. vs PBKS: lost by 11 runs. (PBKS: 243/5, GT: 232/5)
  2. vs MI: won by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
  3. vs RCB: won by 8 wickets. (RCB: 169/8, GT: 170/2)
  4. vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 152/8, GT: 153/3)
  5. vs RR: won by 58 runs. (GT: 217/6, RR: 159)
  6. vs LSG: lost by 6 wickets. (GT: 180/6, LSG: 186/4)
  7. vs DC: won by 7 wickets. (DC: 203/8, GT: 204/3)
  8. vs KKR: won by 39 runs. (GT: 198/3, KKR: 159/8)
  9. vs RR: lost by 8 wickets. (GT: 209/4, RR: 212/2)
  10. vs SRH: won by 38 runs. (GT: 224/6, SRH: 186/6)
  11. vs MI: won by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
  12. vs DC: won by 10 wickets. (DC: 199/3, GT: 205/0)
  13. vs LSG: lost by 33 runs. (LSG: 235/2, GT: 202/9)
  14. vs CSK: lost by 83 runs. (CSK: 230/5, GT: 147)

4. Mumbai Indians (16 pts)

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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.

This was truly possible with some consistent performance of players like Surya Kumar Yadav, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah, who stood out for the team when needed.

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.

Read Also: Teams to finish last in IPL Points Table

The IPL 2025 season for MI so far:

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:

  1. vs CSK: lost by 4 wickets. (MI: 155/9, CSK: 158/6)
  2. vs GT: lost by 36 runs. (GT: 196/8, MI: 160/6)
  3. vs KKR: won by 8 wickets. (KKR: 116, MI: 121/2)
  4. vs LSG: lost by 12 runs. (LSG: 203/8, MI: 191/5)
  5. vs RCB: lost by 12 runs. (RCB: 221/5, MI: 209/9)
  6. vs DC: won by 12 runs. (DC: 193, MI: 205/5)
  7. vs SRH: won by 4 wickets. (SRH: 162/5, MI: 166/6)
  8. vs CSK: won by 9 wickets. (CSK: 176/5, MI: 177/1)
  9. vs SRH: won by 7 wickets. (SRH: 143/8, MI: 146/3)
  10. vs LSG: won by 54 runs. (MI: 215/7, LSG: 161)
  11. vs RR: won by 100 runs. (RR: 117, MI: 217/2)
  12. vs GT: lost by 3 wickets (D/L Method). (MI: 155/8, GT: 147/7)
  13. vs DC: won by 59 runs. (MI: 180/5, DC: 121)
  14. vs PBKS: lost by 7 wickets. (PBKS: 187/3, MI: 184/7)

IPL 2025 Final Standings (Top 4)

Position Teams Matches Played Won Lost NRR
1 Punjab Kings 14 9 4 +0.372
2 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 14 9 4 +0.301
3 Gujarat Titans 14 9 5 +0.254
4 Mumbai Indians 14 8 6 +1.142

Read Also: Suryavanshi touching Dhoni's feet: Here are 10 best moments of IPL 2025

IPL 2025 Playoffs Schedule:

The IPL 2025 playoffs is set to begin from May 29, 2025.

Qualifier 1 (May 29)

PBKS vs RCB (venue: MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur): The winning team will advance to the final. Losing team will play Qualifier 2.

Eliminator (May 30)

GT vs MI (venue: MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur): The winning team will advance to play Qualifier 2. Losing side will be eliminated from the competition.

Read Also: IPL Playoffs: Teams with most IPL Eliminator defeats

Qualifier 2 (June 1)

Qualifier 1 loser vs Eliminator winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad): The winning team will advance to Final. Losing side will be eliminated.

Final (June 3)

Qualifier 1 winner vs Qualifier 2 winner (venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

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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.

May 28, 2025, 1:36 PM3 min read

IPL 2025: RCB create a unique record that none has achieved in league's history

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.

Also Read: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Fantasy Team Prediction

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.

RCB's most successful run chases

  • 228 vs LSG, Lucknow, 2025
  • 215 vs South Australia, Bengaluru, CLT20, 2011
  • 204 vs PBKS, Bengaluru, 2010
  • 204 vs NSW, Bengaluru, CLT20, 2011
  • 201 vs GT, Ahmedabad, 2024

Also Read: Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

RCB in away games in IPL 2025

Matches Opposition Venue City Result
1 KKR Eden Gardens Kolkata
Won by 7 wickets
2 CSK M. A. Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Won by 50 runs
3 MI Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Won by 12 runs
4 RR Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur
Won by 9 wickets
5 PBKS Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium New Chandigarh
Won by 7 wickets
6 DC Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi
Won by 6 wickets
7 LSG Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow
Won by 6 wickets

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