IPL 2025 team performance review News

Rajasthan Royals' decision to retain Sanju Samson (₹14 Cr) and Shimron Hetmyer (₹8.5 Cr) ahead of IPL 2025 backfired, as the duo managed just 641 runs in total. With Samson averaging ₹3.48 lakh per run and Hetmyer ₹3.55 lakh, RR spent ₹22.5 crore for underwhelming returns. Despite high strike rates, both lacked consistency and failed in crucial moments, contributing to RR’s 9th-place finish. Leadership under Samson and a top-heavy squad further exposed flaws in RR’s strategy. The season raised serious questions about the value of expensive retentions without matching impact on the field.

Mumbai Indians surged to the top of the IPL 2025 points table after a dominant 100-run win over Rajasthan Royals, marking their sixth consecutive victory and securing 14 points with the best net run rate (+1.274). Rajasthan Royals, with only 3 wins in 11 games, became the second team to be eliminated. RCB and PBKS closely follow MI, while Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals remain strong playoff contenders. Lucknow, KKR, and SRH are still in the race but face increasing pressure. Chennai Super Kings have officially exited the tournament, managing just 2 wins in 10 matches, marking a disappointing campaign.

As the league stage of IPL 2025 winds down, the battle for Orange Cap continues to intensify. While some batters have dominated throughout the season, others have stepped up in crucial moments. Here's a quick look at the top run-scorer from each IPL franchise so far this season.

As the IPL 2025 league stage nears its climax, the playoff race is intensifying. Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals lead with 12 points each, almost sealing their qualification. RCB, PBKS, and LSG remain in strong contention with 10 points, though LSG’s negative Net Run Rate could be costly. Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt with 8 points, while KKR need a winning streak to survive. Rajasthan Royals, SRH, and defending champions CSK sit at the bottom with just 4 points each, needing miracles to qualify. With every match now a virtual knockout, the race for the top four is wide open.