IPL 2025 latest news

Rajasthan Royals owner Manoj Badale has accused former co-owner Raj Kundra of blackmail in a UK court over a dispute involving Kundra’s forfeited IPL stake and alleged breach of a 2019 settlement agreement.

Jofra Archer made a sensational return to Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 auction, sold for ₹12.50 crore despite ongoing injury concerns. Previously ruled out due to the ECB withholding his NOC, Archer was added late to the final auction list and picked up by his former franchise. With 11 wickets in 12 games, he earned approximately ₹1.13 crore per wicket this season. Archer, who last played for the Royals in 2020, brings global T20 experience and a proven IPL track record. His comeback signifies a bold move by Rajasthan Royals to bolster their pace attack and aim for the title.

MS Dhoni’s declining form amid Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2025 struggles has sparked expert calls for his retirement, signaling a potential end of an era for the franchise.

The IPL 2025 resumes after a brief suspension, reigniting excitement with a high-stakes clash and emotional highlights, setting the stage for a dramatic return to cricketing action.        

Mumbai Indians received a significant boost ahead of the IPL 2025 resumption, with England’s Will Jacks confirming his availability through an Instagram post that showed him on a flight back to India.  

The IPL 2025 will allow franchises to sign temporary replacement players for the final leg of the season, following its resumption on May 17 after a suspension due to India-Pakistan tensions. However, these replacements cannot be retained for IPL 2026 and must re-enter the next player auction. This rule aims to prevent teams from bypassing the auction system. While many overseas players are returning, some, like Jake Fraser-McGurk and Jamie Overton, have withdrawn. Replacements signed before the suspension remain eligible for retention, including Mayank Agarwal, Nandre Burger, and Sediqullah Atal. The season will now conclude on June 3.

Cricket Australia has left it to individual players to decide whether to return for the resumed IPL 2025, amid security concerns and preparations for the World Test Championship final.  

The BCCI has confirmed that IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following a week-long suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions. Seventeen remaining matches—including two Sunday double-headers—will be played across Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, culminating in the final on June 3. Qualifier 1 is set for May 29, the Eliminator on May 30 and Qualifier 2 on June 1, with venues for knockout games still to be announced. Punjab Kings’ home fixtures shift to Jaipur, while RCB’s last league match moves to Lucknow. The BCCI lauded India’s armed forces for enabling cricket’s safe return.

The article discusses the potential disruption of IPL 2025, focusing on the cancellation of the PBKS vs DC match due to security concerns, and the uncertainty surrounding the LSG vs RCB match amid national tensions.

During IPL 2025 Match 58 in Dharamsala, play was abruptly halted due to an air raid alert amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions. The stadium was blacked out, players evacuated, and the match abandoned after 10.1 overs. BCCI held an emergency meeting, with vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirming they await government guidance on whether to continue the tournament. Foreign players are concerned about safety, and franchises are considering exit options. With airports shut in the north, train travel is being explored for team movement. A bomb threat at Jaipur’s SMS Stadium further heightened fears, putting the remainder of the IPL season in jeopardy.  

Delhi Capitals suffered a 14-run defeat to KKR in IPL 2025 after a middle-order collapse, despite strong efforts from Faf du Plessis, Axar Patel, and Vipraj Nigam.

A major controversy erupted after Rajasthan Royals' 2-run loss to LSG, with RCA's Jaydeep Bihani hinting at match-fixing. RR strongly denied the claims, filed a formal complaint, and urged action. 

Rajasthan Royals face match-fixing allegations after a dramatic 2-run IPL 2025 loss to LSG, with RCA demanding an investigation into the defeat.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a sensational 141 off 55 balls, leading SunRisers Hyderabad to a record-breaking 246-run chase against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 left his girlfriend Maddie Hamilton visibly heartbroken, highlighting his ongoing struggle for form this season.  

Gujarat Titans thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in IPL 2025, handing SRH their fourth straight defeat as blame-game tensions rise in the Cummins-led camp.

Arshad Warsi was trolled as Virat Kohli fans mistook him for Gujarat Titans' bowler Arshad Khan.

Siraj’s match-winning spell not only highlighted his growth as a bowler but also emphasized GT’s well-rounded attack.

This victory marked GT's second win in three games, solidifying their position as formidable contenders in IPL 2025.

The IPL 2025 Orange Cap and Purple Cap races are heating up after the RCB vs GT clash. Nicholas Pooran leads the run-scorers with 189 runs at a 219.77 strike rate, followed by Shreyas Iyer (149 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (137 runs). Noor Ahmad tops the wicket charts with 9 wickets, while Mitchell Starc (8 wickets) and Khaleel Ahmed (6 wickets) follow closely. Other standout performers include Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Shardul Thakur, and Kuldeep Yadav. As IPL 2025 progresses, the battle for the top individual honours remains thrilling.