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From Royals' Roar to Capitals' Collapse: Your IPL Roundup!
Run-out rumble and a royal mess!
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Today’s IPL Matches
Mumbai Indians (MI) vs. Delhi Capitals (DC)
MI won by 12 runs | tell me more
Run-out Rumble: Delhi's chase derailed by a triple run-out finale! Highlights
Rajasthan Royals (RR) v. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB won by 9 wickets (15 balls left) | give me the deets
Salt and Kohli: Stirring up a royal mess! Highlights
MI vs. DC Recap
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | MI won by 12 runs
Mumbai Indians 205/5 in 20 overs (Tilak 59; Kuldeep 2/23)
Delhi Capitals 193 in 19 overs (Karun 89; Karn 3/36)
Player of the Match: Karn Sharma (Mumbai Indians)
Delhi Capitals tasted defeat for the first time this IPL season as Mumbai Indians clinched a tight 12-run victory, breathing new life into their playoff aspirations.
In a thrilling encounter, Mumbai Indians set a formidable total of 205/5, with Tilak Varma leading the charge with a brisk 59 off 33 balls and solid contributions from Ryan Rickelton (41), Suryakumar Yadav (40), and Naman Dhir (38*). Delhi Capitals put up a valiant chase, with Karun Nair scoring a commendable 89. However, the match took a dramatic turn in the penultimate over, where Delhi lost their last three wickets to a hat-trick of run-outs, ultimately falling short by 12 runs.
RR vs. RCB Recap
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | RCB won by 9 wickets (15 balls left)
Rajasthan Royals 173/4 in 20 overs (Jaiswal 75)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 175/1 in 17.3 overs (Salt 66; Kohli 62*)
Player of the Match: Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
RCB stormed the Rajasthan fortress in Jaipur as Kohli and Salt's blazing fifties propelled them to a nine-wicket demolition, extending their away-game winning streak and sending the Royals tumbling down the points table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru demolished Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, chasing down 174 with remarkable ease and 15 balls to spare for their fourth consecutive away victory in IPL 2025. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt led the charge with blistering fifties, making light work of what should have been a challenging target at a venue not typically known for high scores. The comprehensive win catapulted RCB to third place in the standings while pushing the struggling Royals down to seventh, continuing a dramatic role reversal from previous seasons where Rajasthan had considered this ground their fortress. Despite leading the Powerplay run-rate charts, the Royals' over-reliance on their underperforming Indian batting core and Sanju Samson's restrained approach proved costly in their second consecutive home defeat.
Tomorrow’s Match
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Time: 4/14/2025 10:00 AM EST
Prediction
Given LSG's strong home record and current form, they might have a slight edge. However, CSK's experience in high-pressure situations makes them formidable opponents. Expect a closely contested match that could go down to the wire.
Team Standings
TEAM | MATCHES PLAYED | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
Gujarat Titans (GT) | 6 out of 14 | 8 |
Delhi Capitals (DC) | 5 out of 14 | 8 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 6 out of 14 | 8 |
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 6 out of 14 | 8 |
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 6 out of 14 | 6 |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 5 out of 14 | 6 |
Mumbai Indians (MI) | 6 out of 14 | 4 |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 6 out of 14 | 4 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 6 out of 14 | 4 |
Chennai Super Kings Tea | 6 out of 14 | 2 |
In the IPL, the top four teams from the league stage advance to the playoffs. With several matches still to be played, the competition remains wide open - expect surprises, upsets, and a thrilling finish to the league stage!
That's all for today's innings - see you tomorrow for more sixes and surprises!