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RCB edged past CSK by 2 runs in a thrilling contest at Chinnaswamy. Dewald Brevis' controversial LBW and missed DRS review proved costly. Scroll down for more details.   

Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be locking horns with Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants in Match No. 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025  at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.  SRH will enter the contest with a facile 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals in their first game at the same venue while LSG lost their first match by 1 wicket to Delhi Capitals in Vizag. Take a look at the SRH predicted playing XI ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against LSG.

Star player Harry Brook has been ruled out from IPL 2025 and as per reports, KL Rahul will also miss few games due to the birth of his child. Ahead of the IPL 2025, take a look at Delhi Capitals’ predicted playing XI.

Fans will witness MS Dhoni in action for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK will look to clinch their sixth title in the Indian Premier League. Take a look at CSK’s predicted playing XI for IPL 2025.

Hardik Pandya, who is the captain of the Mumbai Indians, had a below average IPL 2024 and this year he will look to contribute with both the bat and ball. Pandya is likely to bat at number 6 position for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025.

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22, when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. All 10 teams will look to use their Impact Player in the best possible manner to get the desired results during the IPL 2025. Here are the best Impact Player options For RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2025.

After finishing last on the points table during the last season, Mumbai Indians (MI) will look to bounce back in style in IPL 2025 under Hardik Pandya's captaincy. Five-time champions MI have assembled a star-studded squad for IPL 2025 after the mega auction. Mumbai Indians' predicted XI for the IPL 2025: 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are one of the most followed teams in franchise cricket, hasn't won an Indian Premier League (IPL) title now. The Bengaluru-based franchise will look to end their title drought during the upcoming IPL 2025 season. There have also been talks regarding Virat Kohli returning as RCB captain and if it becomes reality, the fans will certainly love it. Here's is RCB's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025: 

MS Dhoni will once again be part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who will be eyeing their sixth title in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The five-times couldn't qualify for the playoff in IPL 2024 after the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last group game. Having assembled a formidable squad after the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the five-times champions CSK will look to put their best foot forward in IPL 2025. Here's is CSK's predicted XI and squad composition for the IPL 2025: 

The much-awaited Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played from March 14. All the 10 teams in the cash-rich league have assembled their best possible squads after a mega auction in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Not only their Playing XI, the Impact players picked by franchises will also decide their fate in IPL 2025.  So, let's look at best probable Impact player options for all teams:  

Dubey's impact in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy extended beyond the numbers. His consistent high-impact knocks, including a memorable 58* against Bengal, showcased his ability to be a game-changer in crucial situations.

The opening duo of Rohit and Kishan gave a solid start to MI, and the Knight Riders' new ball bowlers were struggling to contain them.

As the umpire signalled the use of the impact player rule, crossing his hands over his head and touching his wrists, fans were reminded of the Marvel superhero Black Panther and his iconic "Wakanda Forever" chant.

If Dhoni fully recovers from his knee injury, he is likely to play in the playing XI.

Ahead of IPL 2023, here's a detailed explainer on Impact Player rule, a non-mandatory tactical move that gives all ten teams the scope to surprise opponent.

The new rule will not change the primary rule of only four foreign players taking part in a game. Impact Players in IPL 2023 is only restricted to Indian players.