The opening duo of Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill put on an impressive performance for the Gujarat Titans in the 2025 IPL season, accounting for the majority of runs for the team. However, despite Sudharsan's heroic 80, the pair fell just 28 runs short of breaking the record for most partnership runs in an IPL season. They missed out on the record set by Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis in 2023, as well as the record set by Kohli and AB de Villiers in 2016. With 909 runs to their names, Gill and Sudharsan were just 31 runs away from making history, but unfortunately, Gill's early dismissal in the Eliminator match against Mumbai Indians prevented them from reaching their goal.
In a thrilling match in IPL 2025, the Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam displayed incredible power hitting skills to secure a one-wicket victory over the Lucknow Super Giants. Faf du Plessis, the vice captain of Delhi Capitals, was left amazed by the Indian players' ability to hit the ball effortlessly. Ashutosh, called in as an Impact Sub, played a crucial unbeaten 66 off just 31 balls while Vipraj hit 39 off 15 balls. This victory showcases the importance and impact of the Impact Player rule in the IPL.
RCB will make an eagerly awaited announcement today - who will lead the team in IPL 2025? With Faf du Plessis no longer with the franchise, Kohli seems like the natural choice for the role. However, rumors suggest that the star batsman may not be interested in taking on the captaincy. In the meantime, RCB has retained promising all-rounder Rajat Patidar, who has previous captaincy experience, as one of their key players. Tune in to the live stream on Hotstar to find out who will hold the captain's armband next.
Fans and experts speculate that explosive batsman Rajat Patidar may be appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025, as the franchise released their current captain Faf du Plessis. Patidar's impressive leadership and performance for Madhya Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024, where his team has reached the final after 13 years, has caught the attention of RCB and their social media. The franchise's post praising Patidar's crucial role in guiding his team to the summit clash has triggered widespread speculation about his potential captaincy for RCB in the future.
IPL 2025 Mega Auction saw Faf du Plessis being bought by Delhi Capitals for just 2 Crore, and not retained by his former team Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This decision by RCB signifies a shift in their strategy, perhaps aiming for a fresh start or banking on younger talents. This move not only lets go of a skilled player but also symbolizes a larger shift in the team's direction and approach.
The second day of the cash-rich Indian Premier League auction saw South African cricketer Faf du Plessis being bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 2 crores. The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad did not use their RTM card for Du Plessis, who has had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings before. Meanwhile, Indian wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant made headlines on the first day of the auction after being picked by Lucknow Super Giants for a record-breaking Rs. 27 crores.
After being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking amount of Rs 21 crore, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for the franchise's fans, expressing his commitment to the team for the next three years. Kohli also revealed that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the upcoming cycle. RCB management, in the meantime, is exploring all options for the captaincy role after releasing Faf du Plessis, and also expressed their disappointment in not being able to retain Cameron Green due to injury.
As the deadline for IPL retention passes, big names like Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell have been let go by their respective franchises. With only two teams having exhausted their 'right-to-match' cards, the rest of the franchises will be vying for these players in the upcoming mega auction. Fans can catch all the updates on Manorama Online App.
As the IPL 2024 final approaches, talks about the next season have already begun. According to rumors, Virat Kohli is set to reclaim his role as captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025, replacing Faf du Plessis. While du Plessis has led the team admirably in the past three seasons, Kohli's return could bring a new surge of energy and determination as RCB aim for their first-ever IPL title.
Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden criticized Virat Kohli for his aggressive behaviour towards the umpires during the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match. Despite being removed as the captain, Kohli was seen intervening in conversations with the umpires, much to the annoyance of Hayden. In the upcoming Eliminator match between RCB and Rajasthan Royals, former India player Ambati Rayudu believes that RCB, under the leadership of Faf du Plessis, have the upper hand due to their six-match winning streak.