Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2025 Match 14 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: GT's comfortable eight-wicket win push RCB to its first loss of the season
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The Rajat Patidar-led side had a dominant start to their campaign as they went on to win their first two games against Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings respectively. Now, they will look to continue their winning run in front of their home crowd.
Talking about Gujarat Titans, Shubman Gill and his men are coming after losing one and winning one game so far and will play their first away game of the season. GT ended up losing against Punjab Kings in a high-scoring clash but made a great comeback after defeating Mumbai Indians in the very next game.
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Apr 2, 2025, 5:29 PM
Gujarat Titans wins by 8 wickets
Final over for Hazlewood. Rutherford cuts the first ball to deep third for one.
Six!! Buttler reverse scoops a short-of-a-length ball the head of the keeper for six! Shubman with his hands on his head looking at that shot.
Six!! Short ball outside off, Buttler pulls it over the legside for six more. Six!! Another swivel pull from Rutherford seals the deal for GT.
Comfortable eight-wicket win to push RCB to its first loss of the season.
GT 170/2 in 17.5 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 5:23 PM
GT 150/2 in 17 overs
Bhuvi with his third over. Rutherford miscues a pull shot on the bounce to deep midwicket for one.
Buttler defends one to mid on and picks up a single. Six!! Back-of-a-length ball, Rutherford swivel pulls it over deep fine for six!
Apr 2, 2025, 5:23 PM
GT 145/2 in 16 overs
Rasikh Salam in for his third over. Rutherford punches one to deep cover for one.
Buttler picks up a single after a swat through midwicket. Rutherford guides one to short third and steals a single. Four!! Slower ball on the pads, flicked past short fine leg for a boundary.
Apr 2, 2025, 5:12 PM
Fifty up for Buttler
Livingstone into the attack. Buttler flicks one to deep square for a single. Appeals for lbw after Rutherford misses his slog sweep. Not given.
Four!! Buttler lofts one straight down the ground for a boundary. Six!! Full again, lofted over long on for six by Buttler to bring up his fifty.
GT 134/2 in 15 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 5:10 PM
GT 122/2 in 14 overs
A touch short from Krunal, Rutherford pulls to deep midwicket for one. Buttler cuts one to deep point for one. Rutherford punches one to long on for one.
Six!! Five singles off the first five balls and Rutherford deposits the last ball into the stands.. 11 from the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 5:06 PM
GT 111/2 in 13 overs
Sherfane Rutherford walks in as the impact player. Four!! Rutherford cuts one past a diving deep third man to open his account with a boundary.
Apr 2, 2025, 5:05 PM
Sudharsan departs
Attempted ramp shot from Sudharsan, doesn’t connect well and Jitesh takes a good diving catch.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:59 PM
GT 105/1 in 12 overs
Four!! Another pull shot, falls short of Kohli at deep midwicket, and he injures his finger in an attempt to stop that pacy shot. 17 from the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:59 PM
100 up for GT
Krunal back for his second. Sudharsan gets a single to long on. Six!! In the slot, Buttler heaves it over deep midwicket for six!
Four!! A touch short from Krunal, Sudharsan pulls it past the deep midwicket fielder for a boundary.
100 up for GT in the chase.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:55 PM
GT 88/1 in 11 overs
Dayal with his third. Back of a length on Buttler’s body, defended.
Same ball, same result. Four! A touch wide, Buttler cuts it past short third for a boundary. Buttler punches one to mid off and scampers across for one. Six from the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:50 PM
GT 82/1 in 10 overs
Krunal Pandya into the attack. Full on the pads, and flicked away by Buttler for a single.
Beaten! Sudharsan for the reverse-sweep, but completely misses the ball. FOUR! Sudharsan rocks back, and pulls this through midwicket to the boundary.
Cut away to point for one more by Sudharsan. Turned away off the pads by Buttler for another single. That’s the 50 partnership in 31 balls.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:44 PM
GT 75/1 in 9 overs
Buttler stepped out and looked to go over mid-on, but it went off his top edge and in the opposite direction. He won’t mind the result, though.
SIX! Second maximum of the over. Short, hip-high, and pulled behind deep square-leg by Buttler for six runs. Pushed to mid-on by Buttler to end the over with a single.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:43 PM
Rasikh into the attack again
Cut away by Sudharsan for a single behind point. FOUR! Buttler steps down the track and pulls this in front of midwicket to the boundary.
SIX! Top edge, and the ball sails over the boundary behind the keeper.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:37 PM
GT 57/1 in 8 overs
Dayal again.
He gets the ball to seam back in and stay low, to beat Sudharsan’s square-drive. FOUR! Cut away, point did get a hand to it, but it was hit too hard, and Sudharsan collects a boundary.
Beaten! This one shapes away a touch to beat Sudharsan’s waft outside off. Cut away now straight to the point fielder by Sudharsan. Pushed to point by Sudharsan for a quick single.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:35 PM
GT 52/1 in 7 overs
Rasikh Dar into the attack.
Buttler collects a single through point after a couple of dot balls. FOUR! Pulled over midwicket by Sudharsan for a boundary.
Short again, and guided to deep third by Sudharsan for one more. Flicked off the hips by Buttler, and it beats a diving Jitesh Sharma behind the stumps to run away to the boundary. GT brings up its 50 in exactly seven overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 4:31 PM
GT 42/1 in 6 overs
Yash Dayal into the attack.
Driven to mid-off by Buttler for a quick single. FOUR! Drifting on the pads, and flicked through square-leg by Sudharsan for a boundary. A quick single next ball as he drops the ball in front of point.
A leading edge for Buttler, and the ball lands safely on offside, and the batters will steal another quick single. Driven to mid-on for a very quick single by Sudharsan.
Buttler is not happy with the spider cam’s positioning and interrupts the bowler in his run up. Tucked to mid-on by Buttler for another single to end the PowerPlay.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:47 PM
RCB 169/8 in 20 overs
David miscues another attempted lofted shot, falls in between three converging fielders!
Four!! Short of a length again, the inside edge runs past a diving Buttler and runs away to the fence.
Six!! Short and wide, lofted over the offside and it comfortably clears the fence! Four!! Short ball at the body, pulled fine for four more.
WICKET!! Searing yorker to finish, cleans up Tim David’s off stump. Good effort at the death but 169 looks well under par for RCB.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:47 PM
Prasidh to bowl the final over
Tim David on strike. Short of a length on the body, mistimed to midwicket. David denies the single. David miscues another attempted lofted shot, falls in between three converging fielders.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:41 PM
RCB 153/7 in 19 overs
Bhuvneshwar in at 9. Gets a single to long on to bring David back on strike. Short ball at the Aussie, he ducks under it and lets it fly to the keeper. Single off the last ball of the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:41 PM
Siraj takes Livingstone
Siraj back. Short and wide outside off, Livingstone feathers one back to the keeper.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:34 PM
Back-to-back boundaries
Low full toss, Livingstone sweeps it towards deep square, Sai Kishore can’t reach it despite a full stretch above his head.
Another length ball, swept over deep square for another six.
Another slog sweep and that brings the third six of the over.
Rashid has been plundered at the Chinnaswamy today. Ends with figures of 0/54.
RCB 149/6 in 18 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:33 PM
Appeal for lbw
Rashid continues.
Livingstone misses his sweep again. Big appeals for lbw but not given on field. No reviews left for GT too.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:29 PM
Sai Kishore with his third over
Livingstone guides one to short third, David sends him back. A single to the offside next ball.
David makes just enough contact on his attempted pull to clear the deep midwicket fence.
Flat bats one to long off for one. A single to deep extra cover for Livingstone. Beats David’s outside edge with the last ball.
RCB 129/6 in 17 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:24 PM
RCB 119/6 in 16 overs
Rashid again comes to attack.
Livingstone rocks back and lofts the length ball over deep midwicket and just manages to clear the fielder.
Another attempted pull, falls just short of Siraj who dived forward in an attempt to hold on.
Outside edge as David wafts at one outside off, runs past slip and to the fence for four.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:18 PM
RCB 105/6 in 15 overs
Tim David in at 8. Two runs and a wicket from the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:18 PM
Krunal departs
Krunal done in by the lack of pace, gets a leading edge off his legside flick and Sai Kishore completes a simple catch.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:14 PM
RCB 103/5 in 14 overs
Sai Kishore puts in a splendid effort at the deep to keep Rashid’s first ball to just two.
Livingstone is yorked by Rashid but Buttler makes a mess of it behind the stumps, fails to stump him out in time.
Full on the pads, swept fine through fine leg by Krunal.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:11 PM
Jitesh departs
Sai Kishore back into attack.
Jitesh steps down and looks to loft one down the ground, the edge flies straight up and Tewatia doesn’t fluff it this times.
Krunal in at 7.
RCB 94/5 in 13 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM
RCB 91/4 in 12 overs
Full and on the stumps, Livingstone sweeps it over deep square leg for six.
Whips one to deep midwicket for a single.
Jitesh moves across and sweeps one fine past short fine for a boundary.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:03 PM
GT loses second review
Umpire’s call on impact and wickets missing says ball tracking. The Englishman survives.
Apr 2, 2025, 3:01 PM
Rashid Khan into the attack
Livingstone misses his sweep and the fielders appeal for lbw. Not given on field. GT review.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:59 PM
Catch dropped
Livingstone mistimes his attempted lofted shot, but Tewatia puts down a sitter at long on.
A touch overpitched, slammed through cover for a boundary.
RCB 80/4 in 11 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:58 PM
Sai Kishore into the attack
Livinsgrone cuts a shorter delivery to deep point for one. Jitesh miscues his pull but it falls well short of the fielders in the deep.
Livingstone almost inside edges one into the stumps, ricochets off his pads.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:57 PM
RCB 73/4 in 10 overs
A nasty bouncer, angling into Livingstone, who does well to arch his back and move out of the way.
Lucky he also gets some bat on that as the ball flies over a leaping Buttler to the boundary behind.
A couple of singles to follow as Prasidh continues to bowl back-of-a-length deliveries.
This one is fuller, and pushed to deep point by Livingstone for a single. Short and outside off, and Jitesh looks to slash it over the keeper but misses.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:54 PM
Prasidh to bowl his third over
Prasidh will bowl his third over, after going for just three in his first two.
Back of a length just outside off, and tucked towards midwicket by Livingstone for a dot ball.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:52 PM
RCB 66/4 in 9 overs
In the slot, and Jitesh was sent the ball over long-on for a 78-metre six. This is swung away across the line for a couple more by Jitesh through midwicket.
Short and wide and slashed by Jitesh through point for a boundary. Driven to extra-cover by Jitesh for a dot ball.
Width outside off, and slashed beyond point by Jitesh for another boundary.
Seventeen runs from the over and finally some cheer for the home crowd heading into the strategic time out.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:51 PM
50 up for RCB
Ishant will continue.
Slashed behind point by Livingstone for a single, and his bat flies out of his hand as he plays the shot.
That’s 50 up for RCB in 8.1 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:46 PM
RCB 49/4 in 8 overs
Prasidh into the attack again.
A single towards deep midwicket for Livingstone to start the over.
Jitesh moves across to lap this behind the keeper on leg-side, but the ball is too full and he can only nurdle it on the off-side for a dot ball.
Three dot balls in a row as Jitesh guides this with open bat face to point. Prasidh is extracting good bounce on this wicket, and keeping his lengths very tight.
This was slightly fuller outside off but driven by Jitesh straight to cover for a fourth dot ball in a row.
This one jags back into Jitesh, who defends it on the off-side. Just a single from the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:41 PM
Jitesh Sharma comes in next
Jitesh shuffles across his stumps and looks to sweep this from wide outside off first ball and lets the ball go finally.
Short, and hooked away to the fine-leg fence by Jitesh. Steered just behind point by Jitesh to end the over with a couple more.
RCB 48/4 in 7 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:39 PM
Patidar departs
Ishant Sharma into the attack.
LBW appeal and given out, and Patidar has to go back. He swung his bat across the line, and missed as the ball skidded through a bit.
That was plumb in front and Patidar doesn’t even review it.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:35 PM
RCB 38/3 in 6 overs
Good length on off-stump, and moves away late off the pitch to beat Livingstone’s outside edge.
A big swing and a miss from Patidar outside off-stump.
This one moves away again off the pitch from a good length, and Patidar is nowhere close to making contact.
A miscued pull towards fine-leg for a single by Patidar to end the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:34 PM
Final over of PowerPlay
Prasidh Krishan will bowl the final over of the PowerPlay. He induces Patidar’s leading edge first ball of the over and the ball just drops in front of the point fielder.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:31 PM
GT loses a review
Ball-tracking shows the ball was missing leg-stump and also just going over. Livingstone survives and GT loses a review.
Yorker to end the over and Livingstone jams it out.
RCB 35/3 in 5 overs.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:30 PM
Another appeal for lbw
A loud appeal for lbw as Liam Livingstone comes in but not given out. This one stayed low to rap Livingstone on the pads. GT has reviewed this.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:27 PM
Siraj removes salt
Salt is bowled next ball and Siraj strikes back.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:27 PM
Salt hit 105-metre six
Salt steps out, and absolutely clatters this over deep midwicket, and the ball has gone over the roof and outside the stadium. That was 105 metres long.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:25 PM
Direct-hit from Siraj
Salt gets an inside edge on the pull, and he runs across for a quick single. A direct-hit from Siraj at the non-striker’s would have meant curtains for Salt. Second life for him tonight.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:24 PM
RCB 27/2 in 4 overs
Arshad comes again to bowl.
Another leg-bye to start the over as Salt misses the flick behind square as Arshad bowls it on a short of a good length on leg-stump.
This is swinging away outside leg-stump and called a wide.
This is crunched over midwicket by Patidar and the skipper gets his first boundary. Flicked to mid-on now by Patidar for a single.
Salt finally gets going. Angling away outside off, and Salt slaps it on the up through covers to find the boundary for the first time tonight. Heaved away to deep square-leg for one more by Salt to end the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:19 PM
RCB 15/2 in 3 overs,
A single for Salt at mid-on to end the over.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:16 PM
Loud appeal for lbw
As Siraj goes full and Patidar is rapped on the front pad. However, umpire turns the appeal down and Gujarat doesn’t review, probabaly knowing that was missing leg-stump.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:15 PM
Patidar comes in now
Siraj bowls one outside off to the RCB skipper, who lets the ball go. However, umpire calls it a dead-ball, so Siraj will have to reload that one.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:13 PM
Padikkal departs
Siraj Bowled him and Padikkal has to go.
The left-hander stepped out to hammer this on the off-side, but the ball was angling away and knocked into off-stump.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:11 PM
RCB 12/1 in 2 overs
Devdutt Padikkal is off the mark with a boundary. He drives through point and a misfield allows him to collect four runs.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:09 PM
Kohli departs
Kohli holes out at deep square-leg and the Chinnaswamy is silenced.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:07 PM
Catch dropped
Buttler has spilt this chance behind the stumps. Salt stepped out looking to go over covers, but got an edge to the the wicketkeeper, who drops an easy one.
RCB 6/0 in 1 over.
Apr 2, 2025, 2:01 PM
Game begins
Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are in the middle to kick start the innings, and Mohammed Siraj will shortly be bowling against his former team.
That battle should spice things up and lend this already tantalising contest some more context.
Apr 2, 2025, 1:41 PM
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma.
The rain is likely to scare the clash between RCB and GT on April 2. However, there are no predictions of rain during match hours but the clouds will still be there. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 31 degrees with 46% humidity.
Apr 2, 2025, 11:58 AM
Pitch Report
The surface of the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a paradise for the batters throughout the years. We usually see high-scoring clashes at this ground where the team batting first looks to get past 200 runs.
However, the fast bowlers can turn out to be effective with the new ball. The team batting first has won 41 matches at this ground in the IPL while the chasing team has won 50 times. The average score batting first at this ground is around 167 to 168 runs.
Apr 2, 2025, 11:57 AM
RCB vs GT: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches played
5
RCB Won
3
GT Won
2
Apr 2, 2025, 11:56 AM
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Apr 2, 2025, 11:55 AM
Match Details
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case
RCB moves Karnataka HC seeking to quash stampede case following the fatal incident during their IPL victory celebration at Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, 2025. Get full updates here.
On June 4, 2025, what was meant to be a joyous celebration of Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL victory turned into a horrific tragedy outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. A stampede occurred amidst massive crowds attempting to gain entry for the victory festivities, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals and leaving numerous others injured.
The incident prompted immediate outrage and questions regarding crowd management, event planning, and accountability. Police subsequently filed an FIR against RCB, the event management firm DNA Entertainment Networks, and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), alleging various offenses including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and criminal negligence. Several individuals, including RCB's marketing head, were arrested in connection with the case.
Legal Challenges and Court Observations
In response to the criminal case, Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL), the entity managing RCB, along with DNA Entertainment Networks and some of their officials, have approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the FIRs. Their petitions contend that they have been falsely implicated and that the incident was not a result of their direct actions.
The petitions are being heard by Justice SR Krishna Kumar. During recent hearings, Justice Kumar has made observations, noting that it is "premature" to definitively conclude that RCB's social media posts inviting the public were the sole or primary trigger for the stampede.
The court has also urged the State not to make further arrests of RCB or DNA officials until the next hearing, signifying a cautious approach to the ongoing legal proceedings.
The State, however, has argued that RCB's invitations led to an uncontrolled gathering, far exceeding the stadium's capacity, contributing to the chaos. The investigation is ongoing, with a Special Investigation Team formed to probe the circumstances.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) lost to Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB) by 6 runs in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). With this, PBKS' dream of winning the first title remained unfulfilled. At the same time, PBKS' veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal once again failed to win the trophy.
So, let's know about those selected players who played 3 IPL finals and their team lost in all of them.
Players who lost all IPL finals
3. Mohit Sharma | 3 IPL Finals
Delhi Capitals' Mohit Sharma is another IPL star to have lost the final thrice. Mohit was part of CSK's squad from 2013-2015, where the five-time winners suffered defeats against Mumbai Indians in both the finals. It is worth noting that Sharma was part of both the finals.
Mohit's third try to win an IPL trophy was in 2023 with Gujarat Titans against his former team Chennai Super Kings, but suffered a heartbreaking defeat, as he also bowled the last over of the match and conceded 10 runs in the final two balls.
2. Rahul Tripathi | 3 IPL Finals
Rahul Tripathi is another star to have lost three finals with three different teams. Rahul has played for several IPL franchises in his career and played his first final in 2017 when he represented Rising Pune Supergiants. Tripathi got another shot at the trophy in 2021 with KKR, but lost to Chennai Super Kings.
The right-hand batter then moved to Sunrisers Hyderabad from KKR and reached the finals in 2024, but suffered a heartbreak against his former team Kolkata Knight Riders.
1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 3 IPL Finals
Yuzvendra Chahal is yet to win an IPL trophy and the right-arm leg-spinner came close thrice, but fell short on all three occasions. The first time Chahal played an IPL final was in 2016 with RCB, where the defending champions suffered a heartbreak against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chahal's second exposure to IPL final was in 2022 when he moved to Rajasthan Royals and locked horns against Gujarat Titans. The fate didn't favour Chahal as Gujarat won the trophy in their maiden season.
The recently concluded IPL final between RCB and PBKS was the third time Chahal tried his luck to win an IPL trophy, but couldn't cross the line as his side fell short by six runs.
The celebration of Royal Challengers Bangaluru's (RCB) first title win in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) has now become a cause of crisis. 11 people died and about 50 people were injured in a Bengaluru stampede during the celebration held outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In connection with this tragic incident, Bangaluru Police has arrested four people including a senior RCB official, while some top officials of Karnataka Cricket Association (KSCA) are still absconding.
Police arrested RCB employee
Among those arrested by the police, the prominent name is that of Nikhil Sosale, who is the marketing head of RCB. Nikhil is considered close to Virat Kohli and was seen actively in every match of the team.
He led the team's branding and marketing strategy and has been associated with the franchise for many years. This year, a picture of a woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma in the stadium during every RCB match went viral on social media. Later it was revealed that this woman was none other than Nikhil Sosale's wife Malvika Nayak.
Arrest comes after Senior IPS officer took charge
The police, on Thursday, had booked RCB, event management company DNA and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) administration over the Bengaluru stampede with CM Siddaramaiah asking the police to arrest the representatives. The KSCA officials have been absconding since Thursday night, the police said.
The arrest comes moments after Senior IPS officer Seemant Kumar Singh took charge as the new Commissioner of Bengaluru City Police, replacing B Dayananda, who was among senior officers suspended over the stampede.
After taking charge, Singh had vowed to uphold the work of his predecessors and act swiftly on the stampede. “I will immediately meet with my officers and take necessary steps regarding the incident,” he said.
Bengaluru Stampede case: What happened actually?
What was meant to be a day of celebration for cricket fans in Karnataka turned chaotic on Wednesday, as a hastily cancelled victory parade for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team gave way to confusion, swelling crowds, and a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The morning began with an announcement from team management: a victory parade would be held on an open bus, traveling the short distance from the iconic Vidhana Soudha to the stadium. Free passes for a post-parade celebration at the stadium were to be made available online. But by 11:56 am, the Bengaluru Traffic Police said that the parade was off.
However, by the time the RCB team arrived at HAL airport around 1:30 pm and travelled to their hotel before heading to Vidhana Soudha, thousands had already assembled along the intended parade route. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was slated to felicitate the players at a brief public ceremony.
Some spectators perched on treetops and building ledges, including the roof of the nearby Karnataka High Court. Meanwhile, large crowds also began to cluster outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Namma Metro announced that it would bypass Cubbon Park and Dr B.R. Ambedkar metro stations due to overcrowding.
By 3 pm, police estimated that over 50,000 people were gathered within a one-kilometre radius of the stadium. Tragedy struck around 4 pm, when Gate 3 of the stadium partially opened. The mix of ticket-holders and those without passes surged toward the entrance, triggering the stampede.
From emerging star to captain fantastic: Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey
From his debut as an emerging star to his elevation as a fantastic captain, Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey has been phenomenal. Explore his influence and achivements in this tournament, along with the key moments that shaped his IPL career.
Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey is a compelling story of growth, dedication, and leadership. From stepping into the grand stage as a promising young batsman to eventually shouldering the responsibility of captaincy and winning the trophy, he has finally earned the love and respect he deserved from all the cricket fans.
Explore this journey with us and relive those battles he fought to evolve from an emerging star to captain fantastic!
Iyer's IPL debut and initial impact (2015-2017) | Delhi Capitals
Shreyas Iyer playing for DC in his debut season in IPL 2015. Image | CC
Shreyas Iyer made his IPL debut at the age of 20 years and 6 months in 2015 season. His journey began with a bang when he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹2.6 crore, which made headlines as he became the highest earning uncapped player in the tournament.
His auction bid spotlight on him and he responded with a sensational debut, scoring 439 runs at an average of 33.76 in that season. He also won the IPL emerging player for the season award in 2015.
Iyer became DC's favourite and was retained for seven years in a row.
Youngest captain for DC and early leadership (2018)
Shreyas Iyer in IPL 2020. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The 2018 season was a significant turning point in Shreyas Iyer's IPL journey. At the age of 23 years and 142 days, he was given the captaincy, which made him the youngest captain for DC franchise and the fourth-youngest in any IPL side in history.
Iyer smashed a match-winning knock of 93* runs off 40 balls against KKR in his captaincy debut. In the 8 matches he captained, DC won 4 out of them, showing a 50% winning rate.
Leading from the front: The Delhi Capitals Era (2019-2022)
Shreyas Iyer posing with the IPL trophy in 2020. Image | NDTV
Iyer continued as a captain, leading the franchise into a new, more successful era from 2019 onwards. He led the team into the playoffs for the first time in seven years, finishing third in the league stage in IPL 2019.
He also had a strong season with the bat, scoring 463 runs.
Under his strong leadership, Delhi Capitals reached their maiden IPL final in the history of the tournament in IPL 2020. While the team lost to Mumbai Indians in the finals, Iyer's captaincy was highly praised.
He scored 65* runs off 50 balls in the final match.
Iyer's stats for DC (2015-2021)
Throughout his captaincy tenure (2018-2020), Iyer consistently contributed with the bat. His best season with the bat was in IPL 2020, when he scored 519 runs in 17 matches.
He was succeeded by Rishabh Pant as the captain in IPL 2021 season.
Season
Matches
Runs
Highest
SR
50s
2015
14
439
83
128.36
4
2016
6
30
19
69.76
0
2017
12
338
96
139.09
2
2018
14
411
93*
132.58
4
2019
16
463
67
119.94
3
2020
17
519
88*
123.27
3
2021
8
175
47*
102.33
0
He scored a total of 2375 runs in 87 matches for Delhi Capitals.
A new chapter: KKR and the title glory (2022-2024)
Shreyas Iyer's poolside pose with the IPL trophy won in 2024. Image | India Today
Shreyas Iyer entered the 2022 mega auction and was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹12.25 crore, and was immediately appointed as the new captain.
His first year with KKR concluded with a 7th position finish in the points table, and him scoring 401 runs in 14 matches total.
Missing a season (2023)
Iyer was ruled out entirely of IPL 2023 due to his back injury and Nitish Rana stepped in as the captain for KKR during his absence. He eventually recovered and made a grand comeback in the next season.
The Champion season: Leading KKR to their 3rd IPL title
The 2024 IPL season under Iyer's captaincy was nothing short of a fairy tale for KKR, and they got the ending they deserved. They dominated the game throughout the tournament and finished at the top of the points table.
Things even accelerated in the playoffs, where KKR delivered stunning team performances. They finally clinched the IPL title by defeating SRH by 8 wickets in the Final.
Shreyas Iyer speaking at the press conference before the final match of IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
The reigning champion, KKR, made a big decision to not retain Shreyas Iyer ahead he mega auction, which left the fans shocked. However, Punjab Kings acquired him for ₹26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.
He was appointed as the captain and consistently proved how he was worth every penny!
Punjab Kings often struggled for consistency in their earlier seasons, and Shreyas completely changed the narrative for them this year. He started this season for the franchise with a selfless 97*, sacrificing his maiden IPL century, and led the team to 9 wins out of 14 matches.
Under his captaincy, the team not only qualified for the playoffs after 11 years, but also finished at the top of the table in league stage.
Leading PBKS to a historic Final
After breaking the 11-year drought of qualifying for playoffs, the team also reached their first final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer single-handedly made this possible with his match-winning knock of 87* off 41 balls in the Qualifier 2. He also became the captain with most 50+ scores in IPL playoffs.
Punjab put up an extremely tough fight for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, ultimately losing by just 6 runs. Iyer's impact was undeniable for PBKS, who made this season a memorable one for them.
He also became the first captain to lead 3 different teams to the IPL Finals (DC in 2020, KKR in 2024, and PBKS in 2025).
Shreyas Iyer was the highest-scorer for PBKS in 2025 and finished 6th in the Orange Cap leaderboard. He also smashed 39 sixes in this season, which overall the second-highest.
Most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world
Discover the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world, including winners from IPL, Big Bash, CPL and more. From IPL's CSK to SA20's SEC, find out who leads the chart.
T20 cricket is defined by explosive performances and relentless competition. Beyond the thrill of individual matches, the true quality of a team lies in its ability to consistently dominate the game.
Check out the most successful teams in T20 leagues around the world and their unmatched legacy in tournaments like Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Carribbean Premier League, and more.
From the subcontinent to Australia and the Carribbean, here's the teams with highest achievements in the shortest format of cricket.
Chennai Super Kings (5 Titles) | IPL
CSK lifting their 5th IPL title in 2023. Image | Instagram
Chennai Super Kings stand as one of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having 5 titles to their name. Under the brilliant leadership of MS Dhoni, this team has reached the playoffs 10 times out of their 16 seasons played in the tournament.
CSK is known for adapting well in different conditions, calmness under pressure, strategic use of spin bowlers, and the deep batting line-up that balances the team.
Mumbai Indians winning their first IPL title in 2013. Image | IPLT20
Sharing the top spot with 5 titles, Mumbai Indians, is another big successful team of IPL. Their journey began under the leadership of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, with Rohit Sharma leading the team to five victories in the end.
The MI franchise identifies and nurtures raw talent, transforming them into match-winners. Their success credits intelligent auction buys, strong core of retained players, and good support staffs.
They won the 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 IPL seasons.
Perth Scorchers (5 Titles) | BBL
Perth Scorchers celebrating their win in Big Bash League. Image | BBC
In the Australian Big Bash League (BBL), Perth Scorchers are the undisputed champions, also with 5 titles. They are known for their consistent home dominance, making Optus Stadium in Perth a fortress, where opponents rarely win.
Players like Adam Voges, Ashton Turner, and Andrew Tye have been central figures in their success. The franchise focus on picking players who perfectly fit in their style and thrive in Australian conditions.
They won 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2021-22, and 2022-23 BBL seasons.
Jaffna Kings celebrating their LPL win in 2021. Image | cricketnmore
Jaffna Kings have quickly become the top team in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), winning 4 titles in a short time. Their former captain Thisara Perera and Shoaib Malik have been vital to their winning streak.
They won the inaugural season of the tournament in 2020, and moved forward with three-in-a-row wins (2021, 2022). They also won the title in 2024 season.
They form the squad with an equal balance of smart bowling and power-hitting with Sri Lankan players and impactful international stars.
Trinbago Knight Riders (4 Titles) | CPL
Trinbago Knight Riders celebrating their victory in CPL 2020. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful successful team in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), with 4 titles. The franchise is owned by the Knight Riders group, which also owns the KKR team in IPL.
Legendary players like Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine have been cornerstones of their success. Their consistently attracting and keeping strong players, along with their dominant approach for the game, makes them a truly formidable side.
The won the 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 CPL seasons.
Comilla Victorians celebrating their fourth BPL win in 2023. Image | ESPNcricinfo
In the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL),Comilla Victorians have become the leading team with 4 titles. They have wonevery final they played in, showing incredible success rate.
Key players like Tamim Iqbal and the exceptional captain Imrul Kayes have played major roles in their historic journey.
They won the title in 2015, 2019, 2022 and 2023 BPL seasons.
Islamabad United (3 Titles) | PSL
Islamabad United celebrating their 3rd PSL victory in 2024. Image | PSL
Islamabad United stands out in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), not just for their 3 titles, but also for winning the inaugural final. Their early double titles have strengthened their presence in the tournament.
Legendary players include their former captain Misbah-ul-Haq, and more recently, the all-rounder captain Shadab Khan have notable contributions in their PSL journey.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape lifting the SA20 cup in 2023. Image | Instagram
Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the only team to have won the SA20 title 2 times. They also hold the record for most wins in a single season of the tournament (9 wins in 2024).
Owned by the Indian SUN group, which also owns SRH team in IPL, have strategically picked players who turned out to be match-winners. Outstanding bowling performances from Marco Jansen and Ottneil Baartman played a key role in their memorable victories, along with good captaincy of Aiden Markram.
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