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As the dust settles on IPL 2025, it’s not just the champions who draw attention the underperformers too deserve their share of the spotlight. With franchises spending big in the auction, expectations were sky-high for several marquee names. But while some lit up the tournament, others flattered to deceive. Here’s a look at the Flop XI of IPL 2025, featuring players who failed to live up to their price tags and past reputations.

As Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up for a high-stakes final of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad on June 03, several individual player battles could shape the outcome of this blockbuster clash. Here are the five match-ups to keep a close eye on:  

Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, Tuesday. With an eye on their first IPL title, RCB are likely to make few changes in their playing XI against PBKS due to injuries and different reasons. Here's RCB predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 final against PBKS:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 70th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Tuesday, May 26.  RCB need to win their last league game against LSG to reach 19 points that will guarantee them a place in qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025 playoffs. They are likely to make few changes in their playing XI against LSG due to injuries and different reasons.  Here's RCB predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 match against LSG:

Just days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, there is renewed hope that the tournament could resume soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started initiating plans to get the league back on track and will likely resume on 16 May. Overseas players are being recalled but some may not return for the second phase. Scroll down to check the list:

The IPL 2025 will resume on Saturday, May 17 with the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka. After a week-long suspension of IPL 2025 due to cross-border India-Pakistan tensions, the availability of overseas players is in focus ahead of the restart of the tournament.   Here's the full list of overseas players who are available for rest of IPL 2025 season:

Just days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, there is renewed hope that the tournament could resume soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started initiating plans to get the league back on track and will likely resume on 16 May. Overseas players are being recalled but some may not return for the second phase. Scroll down to check the list:

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is likely to resume soon after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the BCCI is contemplating to host the remaining IPL 2025 matches in the three venues - Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad from May 16. The new schedule will be released to the IPL franchise by Sunday night. However, the biggest challenge for the BCCI when it comes to IPL resumption is to get the overseas players to return. Notably, the overseas players of the most franchises have left India after the suspension of IPL 2025 on Friday, a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala due to India-Pakistan border tension. Here's the list of foreign players for RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2025:

Several high-priced players  like Rishabh Pant, Venkatesh Iyer, Rohit Sharma and others are struggling to perform for their respective teams in the ongoing IPL 2025 season, failing to meet the expectations set by their hefty price tags. Here's list of most expensive players who have flopped in IPL 2025 so far: 

Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lock horns with Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals in the 28th match of the IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 12. After losing their last match against Delhi Capitals, RCB will look to bounce back with a win in Jaipur. Here is RCB's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025 match against RR:

RCB will look to extend their winning streak at home against GT, but a slower Bengaluru pitch could test their aggressive batting. Scroll down to check some key players who could play a crucial role in the match.   

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lock horns with Gujarat Titans in the 14th match of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 2. Ahead of the game, take a look at RCB’s predicted playing XI against Gujarat Titans.

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match No. 8 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Both teams have won their last match and will look to continue the winning momentum in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Here's predicted playing XI of RCB for the IPL 2025 match against CSK:

The 2025 season of the IPL is around the corner and fans are excited to watch their favourite stars in action. Ahead of the IPL 2025, here’s a look at players who can be the X-factors for their teams.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the first match of the IPL 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22. 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 under the leadership of a new captain in Rajat Patidar in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. Here's is RCB's predicted playing XI for the IPL 2025 match against KKR:

Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone shared a lighthearted moment over a DRS reprieve during the IND vs ENG 3rd ODI, building excitement for their partnership in IPL 2025.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will look to end their title drought during the upcoming IPL 2025 season. There have been talks regarding Virat Kohli returning as RCB captain and if it becomes reality, the fans will certainly love it. The Bengaluru based franchise acquired some exciting players including some big foreign players like Phil Salt, Josh Hazlewood and others during the mega IPL auction. Fans are very keen to know who are four overseas players who will be part of RCB's Playing XI in IPL 2025.  Here are the four overseas players who could start for RCB in IPL 2025:

Young opener Abhishek Sharma became the second-fastest Indian to hit a century in T20Is. He took only 37 balls to reach a century against England in 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: 

West Indies batter Johnson Charles made his century in just 39 balls against South Africa in 2023 at the Centurion.