Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2025 Match 7 LIVE Updates, Scores, News and Free Commentary: Pooran-Marsh partnership help LSG beat SRH by 5 wickets
Catch the live updates, news, scores, and commentary of the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants match today in the IPL 2025.
This is Payal Debnath, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.
It is expected to be an high scoring encounter between the two teams with fiery batting line ups. SRH are coming after smashing 286 runs in the last match against Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, LSG also scored more than 200 runs while batting first against Delhi Capitals.
However, the main concern for both SRH and LSG is their bowling lineup. After scoring 286 runs, SRH also went on to concede 242 runs in theri 20 overs, while LSG failed to defend 209 runs against DC despite taking early wickets.
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LIVE Updates
Mar 27, 2025, 5:33 PM
LSG seals the game by 5 wickets
Ishan Kishan into the attack.
Miller lofts him over cover first ball to complete an easy win for Lucknow Super Giants, its first of the competition.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:29 PM
LSG Just one hit away now
A couple of singles brings down the equation to 2.
LSG 189/5 after 16 overs.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:28 PM
Back-to-back boundaries from Samad
Samad brings out another lofted shot down the ground, just beats the fielder at long on.
Another powerful hit down the ground, beats the fielder at the deep.
3 needed off 25 balls.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:26 PM
Zampa with his final over
LSG need 14 off 29 balls.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:21 PM
Abdul Samad in at 7
A touch short and wide from Harshal, Samad slaps it through cover for a boundary.
Length ball outside off, lofted down the ground, just beats the fielder at long on.
LSG 176/5 after 15 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 5:21 PM
Pant departs
Full toss on the body from Pant, edges his attempted swipe and is caught at short third. Umpires convene for a chat.
Hawkeye suggests the ball was below waist high and the skipper departs.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:19 PM
Harshal back for his second over
Starts off with a wide full toss down leg side.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:17 PM
LSG 163/4 after 14 overs
Short and wide to Miller, crunches the cut through cover for a boundary.
Yorker length on the stumps, Pant stamps it down the ground for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:14 PM
Shami back into the attack
Short ball from Shami, Pant flat bats it down the ground for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:13 PM
Badoni departs
Excellent running catch from Harshal. Badoni looks to slog one after taking just five runs off the first five balls of the over.
Harshal hares in from midwicket and takes a stunning catch.
LSG 154/4 after 13 overs.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:10 PM
Zampa with his third over
Wide outside off to Pant, punched to deep cover for a single. Over pitched on the stumps, Badoni drives to long on for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:08 PM
LSG 149/3 after 12 overs
Short to Badoni, he pulls it behind square with a flick of the wrists to find the fence for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:05 PM
Pant hit six
Simarjeet with his second over. Full and straight, Rishabh bends down on one knee and sweeps the speedster over square leg for six.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:03 PM
Mitch Marsh departs
Full and straight, Marsh tries to loft it straight down the ground, only finds the fielder at long on.
Ayush Badoni in at 5.
LSG 138/3 after 11 overs.
Mar 27, 2025, 5:03 PM
Fifty for Mitch Marsh
Attempts a slower bouncer but the umpire calls a wide. Four!! Short ball again, Marsh pulls it through square leg for a boundary. Fifty for Marsh!
Four!! Short of a length, pulls it through midwicket for a boundary.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:59 PM
Cummins comes for his third over
Marsh drives a full ball straight to mid off.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:57 PM
LSG 129/2 after 10 overs
Pant is off the mark with a single. Nine runs came in that over.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:55 PM
Zampa is back to bowl
Short ball and Marsh sweeps it fine for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:54 PM
Rishabh Pant in at four
Cummins tests him with bouncers straight-up.
LSG 120/2 in 9 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 4:51 PM
Pooran departs scoring 70
Pooran has been given LBW. Pooran has reviewed. Three reds and Pooran falls for 70 off 26 balls. Brilliant knock.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:45 PM
LSG 111/1 after 8 overs
Plenty of slower balls by Harshit. Pooran now gets one in the slot and slaps it towards midwicket for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:41 PM
Harshal Patel into the attack
Short ball and Marsh pierces the gap between square leg and midwicket for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:37 PM
LSG 96/1 after 7 overs
Celebrates his fifty with another slog sweep for a six. Another four, cheekily hit past short fine leg.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:34 PM
Pooran gets to his half-century
Adam Zampa comes in as impact sub.
Pooran continues his aggressive display as he takes out another slog sweep for a SIX.
An 18-ball fifty for Nicholas Pooran.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:34 PM
LSG 77/1 after 6 overs
Now Pooran moves across and ramps over short fine leg for four. A quick single to end the over.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:27 PM
Pat Cummins into the attack
Half volley and Pooran smacks it straight past the bowler for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:26 PM
50 run partnership
SIX! Huge slog sweep over midwicket. Terrific.
Follows it up with an even bigger slog sweep in the same region.
That's 50-run partnership between Marsh and Pooran.
LSG 66/1 after 5 overs.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:23 PM
Abhishek comes again to bowl
Abhishek is back. Marsh clears his front leg and slaps the ball towards midwicket for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:21 PM
Back-to-back boundaries
SIX! Now Marsh joins the party. Straight hit over the bowler’s head.
Another one! Same ball and same result in the same region.
18 from the over. LSG 49/1 in 4 overs.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:18 PM
Shami into attack again
Pooran begins the over with a glorious cover drive for four.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:17 PM
LSG 31/1 after 3 overs
Beautiful hit again for a six in the same region. Picked off the thigh pads. 17 runs from the over.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:15 PM
Simarjeet into the attack
Pooran cuts past point for four! Now Pooran gets one in his arc and slogs it over midwicket for a SIX!
Mar 27, 2025, 4:10 PM
Nicholas Pooran in at three
Nicholas Pooran in at three. Five wides down the leg side.
Four! Marsh picks the ball off the pads and lofts over midwicket for four.
LSG 14/1 after 2 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 4:10 PM
Markram departs
Mohammed Shami from the other end.
OUT! Markram is gone. He drives straight to mid off fielder. Markram goes for 1 off 4 balls.
Mar 27, 2025, 4:09 PM
Abhishek Sharma to begin the over
Mitchell Marsh off the mark with a single. Markram takes a quick single and was gone had it been a direct hit. A very good over.
LSG 3/0 after 1 over
Mar 27, 2025, 3:49 PM
SRH 190/9 after 20 overs
Harshal looks to go down the ground against the full wide ball. Doesn’t get enough contact, and will get only a couple.
Seven runs from the final over.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:46 PM
Final over for SRH
Avesh with his final over. Harshal picks up a single off his first. Simarjeet looks to go big but mistimes one straight back at the bowler.
The ricochet helps him pick one. Blockhole delivery, hit down the ground for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:44 PM
SRH 183/9 after 19 overs
Jams a full ball down the ground to get off the mark. In the blackhole outside off, Harshal edges to short third and scampers across for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:42 PM
Shardul takes his fourth wicket
Shami takes a swipe at a slower, wide one. Hits it straight to short extra cover. No fireworks from him tonight.
Simarjeet Singh in at 11.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:37 PM
Shami in at 10
He picks up a couple to wide mid off to get off the mark.
SRH 180/8 after 18 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:37 PM
Cummins gone
Cummins tries to open the face of the bat now. Guides the yorker length ball straight to short third.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:35 PM
Avesh with his third over
Yorker on the stumps, Harshal manages to jam it to midwicket for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:33 PM
Back-to-back Sixes from Cummins' bat
Short and wide from Shardul, Cummins lofts it over deep point for six.
Full toss outside off, Cummins obliges by tonking it down the ground for six more!
SRH 169/7 after 17 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:30 PM
Third wicket for Shardul
Shardul back into the attack. Full and wide, Abhinav misses his booming drive.
Full and wide, Abhinav looks to carve it over the offside but hits it straight down the throat of third man.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:28 PM
Aniket departs
Back of a length ball, Aniket looks to pull over deep midwicket but hits it straight to the fielder in the deep.
SRH 156/6 after 16 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:27 PM
Digvesh with his last over
Digvesh with his last over. Abhinav punches a length ball to long off for a single. Aniket looks to loft one off the backfoot through midwicket but doesn’t make contact.
Six!! This time he moves across and smacks a fuller ball over deep square leg for six! Six!! Length ball outside off, lofted straight back over long off for six more.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:22 PM
Back-to-back boundaries
SIX! Aniket once again finds a slot ball and smashes it straight over the bowler’s head. Another SIX! Similar ball and same shot.
Two in two for Aniket. 15 runs from the over.
SRH 143/5 after 15 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:20 PM
Reddy gone
Nitish tries to play across the line and misses his slog to get cleaned up. Nitish falls for 32 off 28 balls.
Six runs from the over.
SRH 128/4 after 14 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:17 PM
Prince with his final over
Prince will bowl out now. Very good bowling, plenty of yorker attempts. Terrific spell this, can he finish it off well.
Nitish steals a double. Was a direct hit from the deep but Nitish was in the crease. Another brilliant double by Nitish; helped by an overthrow.
SIX! Aniket Verma gets one in the slot and goes over the sight screen.
SRH 122/4 after 13 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:05 PM
Klaasen departs
Nitish hits it straight and the ball hits Prince’s hand and crashes into the non strikers’ stumps when Klaasen was out of the crease.
Prince has hurt his hand though. Klaasen falls for 26 off 17 balls.
SRH 110/4 after 12 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 3:03 PM
Prince comes for his third over
SRH hasn’t found a lot of boundaries lately. Isn’t the flattest pitch in Hyderabad.
Half volley outside off, Klaasen plays a lofted drive and umpires will check whether it’s a six or a four.
Four it is.
Mar 27, 2025, 3:00 PM
SRH 103/3 after 11 overs
Bishnoi is back. Reddy goes for a reverse sweep, gets beaten and hit on the pad.
A huge appeal, but umpires give it not out. Lucknow reviews. Wicket umpires call, Nitish survives.
Half tracker, Klaasen slaps the ball straight for four. Seven runs from the over.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:57 PM
SRH 96/3 after 10 overs
Prince again. He’s bowling well, keeping it full and straight; mixing his pace as well.
Two wides in a row now: first a bouncer and then too wide outside off. Terrific over, just seven runs off it.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:50 PM
SRH 89/3 after 9 overs
Digvesh comes again. Klaasen goes on one knee, clears his leg and slog sweeps way over the midwicket boundary for a six. Another nine-run over for SRH.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:47 PM
Heinrich Klaasen at the crease
He’s off the mark with a double. Full toss but he only gets a single towards long on.
SRH 80/3 after 8 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 2:42 PM
Head departs
Head is gone. Full and straight, Head goes for a slog and misses it. Both off and middle stump are uprooted. Big fish is gone for 47 off 28 balls.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:41 PM
Prince Yadav into the attack
He’s welcomed with a four by Nitish. Flicked off the thigh pad towards square leg.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:38 PM
SRH 71/2 after 7 overs
Digvesh comes. Sloppy fielding leads to three runs off the first ball. Misfield by short fine leg fielder and then an overthrow.
Head cuts away behind point for four. Digvesh bowls another pretty good over, concedes nine runs.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:33 PM
End of powerplay
Bishnoi might have hurt his finger and he’s getting a quick treatment.
Another missed chance! Head smacks the ball straight, Bishnoi stretches his right hand but couldn’t grab it. Eight runs from the over.
SRH 62/2 in 6 overs
Mar 27, 2025, 2:30 PM
Catch dropped
Ravi Bishnoi into the attack. Head is dropped!!! Tries to slog sweep, top edges it towards long on and Pooran there in the deep drops it.
Half tracker now and Head smacks it over off side boundary for a six.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:23 PM
SRH 45/2 after 4 overs
Avesh comes with his second over. Six!! Not too full, but the perfect length for Head to loft over wide mid on for six! Full and wide yorker, jammed to cover for a single.
Back of a length to Nitish, clubbed down the ground. Not the best timing and he’ll only get a single. Six!! Full and wide, lofted over cover for another six!
Four!! Length ball, but too wide, Head happily lofts it over the infield for another four.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:18 PM
Back-to-back wickets depart
Shardul goes short, Abhishek pulls it through the legside but finds the fielder at deep square leg.
Can you believe it! Kishan nicks one down legside first ball!
Mar 27, 2025, 2:10 PM
SRH 15/0 after 2 overs
Two dot balls to follow. Abhishek slashes hard at one, falls short of the man at deep third.
Yorker length outside off, Head gets an underage that trickles through to the keeper. Four!! Short ball outside off, pulled past mid on for a boundary.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:06 PM
Avesh khan comes for the second over
Avesh with the second over. Four!! Back of a length outside off, guided past short third man for a boundary by Abhishek.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:05 PM
SRH 6/0 after 1 over
Low full toss, cut straight to backward point. Another full toss, carved to deep point for a single. Short and wide, swatted to cover for a single.
Mar 27, 2025, 2:03 PM
Head and Sharma to open the innings
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma walk out into the middle. Shardul Thakur with the new ball in hand.
Full and wide of off, Head creams the cover drive but can’t clear the man in the infield. Full, but straighter this time, punched to mid on.
Four!! Full again, lofted over Shardul’s head for the first boundary of the game.
Mar 27, 2025, 1:36 PM
SRH Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(WK), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(C), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami.
Mar 27, 2025, 1:35 PM
LSG Playing XI
Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(WK/C), David Miller, Ayush Badoni, Shardul Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav.
The weather looks good in Hyderabad for the SRH vs LSG IPL 2025 clash. As per the weather forecast, there are no chances of rain with 37% humidity on match day.
Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 PM
Pitch Report
The surface of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad provides great bounce and batters love to score on this venue. Last year, many high scoring clashes were held at this ground.
Mostly pacers take more wickets at this ground but spinners also turn out to be economical. As it will be a day-night match, the spinners are likely to get more help during the first innings and the team winning toss will prefer to chase.
Out of these 78 IPL matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 35 times while the team bowling first won 43 times. The average first innings score at this ground is 163 runs.
Mar 27, 2025, 11:57 AM
SRH vs LSG: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played
4
SRH Won
1
LSG Won
3
No Result / Tied
0
Mar 27, 2025, 11:55 AM
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Mar 27, 2025, 11:54 AM
Match Details
Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
Tournament: Indian Premier League 2025 - Match 7
Date: 27 March 2025
Time: 7:30 pm IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
From South Africa's 27-year ICC wait to RCB's IPL triumph after 18 years, this year saw some decades-long trophy droughts coming to an end, which raises a question: Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Find out why.
Every now and then, a year comes along that changes sports history. Imagine waiting years, even decades, for your favourite team to win. For fans across the globe, 2025 has turned that dream into reality.
This year has been special, marked by some of the longest trophy droughts in sports finally coming to an end. Teams like South Africa in cricket and Bologna in football have broken long-standing curses, proving that anything is possible.
Is 2025 the miraculous year in sports history? Join us as we explore why 2025 is a year sports fans won't soon forget, and is also termed as "Year of the underdogs."
1. South Africa won an ICC Trophy after 27 years/ 9,862 days
South Africa celebrates their WTC 2023-25 Final victory against Australia. Image | Mint
For nearly three decades, the "chokers" tag clung to the Proteas like an unwanted shadow. Time and again, they reached close to the glory, only to falter at crucial moments. But 2025 changed everything, as they lifted ICC WTC Trophy defeating a strong Australian side in the Final.
South Africa showcased a cricketing masterclass with extraordinary team efforts in a high-stakes final match. From Aiden Markram's century to Temba Bavuma's batting class, they gave it all to earn the standing ovation from the crowd as they walked with pride after the win.
This victory, as Mark Boucher previously said, indeed is the turnaround they needed to inspire future generations and earn global respect as champions that they truly deserve.
They made the world chant "It's time for Africa" with their performance.
2. RCB won their first ever IPL trophy after 18 years/ 6,570 days
RCB lifting the IPL 2025 title after defeating PBKS in the final. Image | NDTV
For 18 painfully long years, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and their passionate fans endured a rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak in IPL. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB delivered exceptional, balanced performance this season, finally breaking free of their curse.
The image of Virat Kohli lifting the IPL trophy, the last major piece missing from his glittering cabinet, was one of the most iconic sportingmoments of this year. It not only signified the team's victory, but also the ultimate reward for loyalty and career-long excellence.
The overall team contribution and management are the key factors that led them to secure their place as champions, shutting all the haters down.
3. Go Ahead Eagles won the KNVB Cup after 93 years/ 33,968 days
Go Ahead Eagles celebrating their KNVB Cup win after 93 years. Image | Instagram
Go Ahead Eagles soared to their first major trophy in 93 years, winning the KNVB Cup in 2025. For generations of fans in Deventer, this was a moment they might have only dreamed of. The emotions outpouring after the victory were sensational.
Their journey in the tournament was an underdog saga, defeating AZ Alkmaar, where they equalised the final match in the 99th minute to take it to penalties, and ultimately winning it from there!
4. Bologna won the Italian Cup after 51 years/ 18,619 days
Bologna lifting the Italian Cup after 51 years in 2025. Image | SportsDesk
Bologna's victory in the Italian Cupafter 51 years was a testament to patience and a perfectly executed season. Their triumph in 2025, defeating AC Milan 1-0 in the final, was a moment they manifested for years.
Key contributions from players like Don Ndoye, who scored the decisive goal despite returning from injury, and the tactical decisions of the coach, Vincenzo Italiano, brought joy to a city that waited for so long.
5. Crystal Palace won the first ever major trophy (FA Cup) after 119 years/ 43,714 days
Crystal Palace lifting the FA Cup after victory over Man City in 2025. Image | Sky News
Perhaps the most astonishing drought-breaker of 2025 belonged to Crystal Palace. After 119 years, the Eagles finally lifted their first-ever major trophy, the FA Cup.
The single decisive goal from Eberechi Eze and crucial saves from goalkeeper Dean Henderson shaped their 1-0 victory over Manchester City FC. This victory proved that even after more than a century, a club's biggest dream can still become reality!
6. Newcastle United won the League Cup after a long wait of 55 years/ 20,367 days
Newcastle United lifting the League Cup in 2025. Image | Instagram
For the passionate supporters of Newcastle United, 2025 brought an end to a 55-year wait for a major domestic trophy as they won the English Football League Cup.
The sight of the Magpies defeating the 10-time champions Liverpool (1-2) was a powerful moment that reinforced belief in their new era. Goals from local hero Dan Burn and Alexander Isak brought the victory home for them.
7. Harry Kane won his first-ever major trophy (Bundesliga) after 32 years/ 11,676 days
Harry Kane celebrating the Bundesliga win in 2025. Image | Instagram
For years, England's most prolific striker, Harry Kane, was burdened by an unfortunate tag: "trophy virgin." Despite his goal-scoring records and individual brilliance, a major team trophy has always slipped away from him.
But 2025 finally saw the narrative shattered as Kane immediately made his mark after joining Bayern Munich, leading them to their 33rd Bundesliga title. He was also the top scorer of the 2024-25 season, having scored 26 goals and 8 assists.
This victory felt like a personal one, putting a line to complete the picture in his football career.
Buzzing to be Bundesliga top goalscorer for the second year in a row and this one’s even more special as it goes alongside the Bundesliga title! Couldn’t have achieved this without the support of my teammates! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/WnvIvCf28S
8. Tottenham won the UEFA Europa League after 17 years/ 6,296 days
Tottenham lifting the UEFA Europa League title after 17 years in 2025. Image | Sky News
2025 finally broke Tottenham Hotspur's 17-year trophy drought, as they won the UEFA Europa League. This was a monumental win, bringing the title back to North London.
The tense final against Manchester United saw a crucial goal from Brennan Johnson secure the 1-0 victory. However, the most iconic image was Son Heung-min, the club's long-serving captain, finally lifting a major trophy.
After a decade of dedication and numerous near misses, Son's emotional moment, draped in the Korean flag, was the highlight of his commitment and love for football.
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.
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.
IPL 2025 concluded with a highly competitive final and gave us a new champion franchise. RCB lifted the trophy after waiting for 18-long years and finally etched their name in the prestigious IPL history. This win is expected to further enhance their brand value significantly.
When IPL started back in 2008 the combined cost of eight frachises was rupees 3000 crore. It marks a huge difference as compared to the recent years, as IPL is the second-richest sports league in the world by per-match value.
The value of the IPL franchises is different from team to team. And this is a detailed list of the value of the IPL Franchises from 2008 to the present.
Chennai Super Kings | ₹1012.6 crore
CSK in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Consistently at the top, Chennai Super Kings maintains its position as the most valuable IPL franchise, with a value ₹1012.6 crore (USD: $122M.
Apart from being the five-time IPL champions, their value is heavily influenced by performances, loyalty, huge fan base, and one of the pivotal members behind their success, none other than MS Dhoni.
Mumbai Indians | ₹987.7 crore
MI in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
It seems like Mumbai Indians have a knack for being at the top of everything. The five-time IPL champions have not only won IPL the most number of times but also have the second-highest brand value among all the teams, which is ₹987.7 crore (USD: $119M).
Backed by a strong corporate ownership of Mukesh Ambani, MI remain one of the most recognised and valuable brands, along with a massive fan following.
RCB celebrates their maiden IPL win in 2025. Image | Instagram
Since the beginning of IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore always had a star-studded lineup. With a brand value of ₹971.1 crore (USD: $117M), RCB has the third-highest team value in IPL.
Despite a history of not winning the IPL trophy until 2025, RCB has been one of the most popular teams due to its association with global icons like Virat Kohli, and its passionate fanbase.
Their recent IPL victory is expected to further solidify and exceed the 1000-cr mark in their already impressive brand value.
Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹904.7 crore
KKR celebrating their 3rd IPL win in 2024. Image | The Indian Express
The franchise with the fourth-highest brand value is the 3-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Owned by bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, KKR is a brand with glamour and strategic play.
Their value is approximately ₹904.7 crore (USD: $109M), and the 2024 victory has further strengthened their strong market position and fan engagement.
Sunrisers Hyderabad | ₹705.5 crore
SRH in IPL 2025. Image | NDTV
Sunrisers Hyderabad has shown impressive growth in brand value over the years, strongly because of their splendid performances and consistent playoffs presence. They have a value of ₹705.5 crore (USD: $81M).
SRH has also earned the love and support of their dedicated 'Orange Army' fanbase in their region that contribute to their valuation.
The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, started their IPL journey with a bang but slowly things turned around and they lacked consistent good performance.
At the moment, their brand value amounts to ₹672.3 crore (USD: $81M), boosted by their strong digital presence, innovative team building and other strategies.
Delhi Capitals | ₹664 crore
DC in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook
Despite never having an IPL title to their name, Delhi Capitals have a steady brand value of ₹644 crore (USD: $80M).
They put up a good fight in the 2025 season and narrowly left behind a playoffs berth, which creates a space for a hopeful comeback next year and rise in value.
Gujarat Titans | ₹572.7 crore
GT in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram
A new addition in IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans, is owned by CVC Capital (a private equity fund), and has made an immediate impact as a relatively new team.
They emerged as the IPL champions in their first season (IPL 2022), which plays a major role in their value of ₹572.7 crore (USD: $69M) at the moment.
Punjab Kings is one of the original IPL franchises, with a value of ₹564.4 crore (USD: $68M). They had an incredible season in IPL 2025 under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. They fell short of 6 runs to secure their maiden IPL title this season, and ended up at the runners-up side.
PBKS were also the table toppers in IPL 2025, and their performance helped gain a lot of new fan following, which will reflect in the coming years and value.
Lucknow Super Giants | ₹498 crore
LSG in IPL 2024. Image | Facebook
Another new franchise formed in 2022, Lucknow Super Giants quickly established itself by making it to the playoffs twice in a row.
Backed by the Sanjiv Goenka-led RPSG group, LSG's brand value is currently ₹498 crore (USD: $60M) and is steadily increasing.
Value of defunct IPL franchises
Some now-defunct teams like Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India had a memorable IPL journey. Here we bring you their values:
Deccan Chargers | ₹428 crore
Deccan Chargers celebrating their IPL 2009 victory. Image | TOI
Deccan Chargers, based in the city of Hyderabad, is one of the 8 teams from the inaugural edition. They lifted their maiden IPL trophy in IPL 2009.
Unfortunately, the team washed out of existence in 2012. The brand value of the team was ₹428 crore.
With a brand value of ₹1533 crore, Kochi Tuskers Kerala, started its journey of IPL in 2011. It was one of the 2 teams that joined IPL in 2011, and they just lasted a year in the tournament.
The second franchise to join the Indian Premier League in 2011 is Pune Warriors India. The team was acquired by Sahada Adventure Sports Ltd for ₹17.02 billion. They withdrew from participating the next year due to future uncertainties.
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