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IPL 2025 Digest April 28: RCB Topple DC To Go Top Of Table, MI Continue Resurgence, Mayank Yadav Returns Slow

The Sunday double-header made the points table interesting. But a lot more interesting things are happening in and around the IPL 2025. Here is a look at all of them

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Sunday's double-header in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 witnessed thrilling action as Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) humbled Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets to surge to the top of the points table.  (Full Coverage | Schedule | Points Table | Cricket News)

From individual milestones to team comebacks, the day provided plenty of drama, and the battle for the top spot is now wide open as RCB leapfrogged Gujarat Titans into the number one position.

Here's the IPL digest for the day:

Orange Cap Battle Heats Up

The Orange Cap saw a few changes of hands on Sunday. After Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians scored a quick-fire 54 off 28 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, he took the cap from Gujarat Titans' B Sai Sudharsan, finishing the game on 427 runs.

However, Virat Kohli라이브 바카라 51-run knock later in the day for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Delhi Capitals saw him leapfrog Yadav to take the lead in the Orange Cap race, with 443 runs to his name.

Purple Cap Race: Hazlewood Leads The Pack

RCB라이브 바카라 Josh Hazlewood now leads the Purple Cap race after his impressive 2 for 36 against Delhi Capitals, taking his season tally to 18 wickets from ten matches. Hazlewood has been in fine form, and his efforts helped RCB secure a crucial win. Prasidh Krishna of Gujarat Titans follows closely behind with 16 wickets from eight games.

Meanwhile, Noor Ahmad (CSK) and Trent Boult (MI) remain in the hunt with 14 wickets each. As the season progresses, the battle for the Purple Cap is heating up, and it promises to be an exciting race.

Rishabh Pant Fined for Slow Over-Rate

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant has been fined INR 24 lakhs for his team라이브 바카라 slow over-rate during their loss to Mumbai Indians. This was LSG라이브 바카라 second over-rate offence, and the rest of the playing XI, including the Impact Player, will also be fined INR 6 lakhs or 25% of their respective match fees.

Pant's performance in the game was subpar, with him scoring only 4 runs off 2 balls, extending his disappointing run this season. LSG라이브 바카라 defeat means they remain on 10 points after five losses in 10 games, while Mumbai라이브 바카라 fifth successive win lifted them to second place temporarily with 12 points.

Mayank Yadav라이브 바카라 Slower Return After Injury

Mayank Yadav, playing his first competitive match in six months, made his comeback in IPL 2025 with a more controlled, slower approach. Yadav라이브 바카라 pace, once his biggest asset, was noticeably slower after his recovery from a back injury. He bowled at a highest speed of 142.7kph, a far cry from his previous top speeds of over 156kph.

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Despite his slower pace, Yadav라이브 바카라 tactical use of slower balls was key to his performance, picking up wickets and making vital breakthroughs. Although expensive at times, he showed promise and provided a glimpse of the high pace he was once known for. His performance was one of the day라이브 바카라 notable individual comebacks.

Mumbai Indians’ Remarkable Resurgence

Mumbai Indians are experiencing a stunning turnaround in IPL 2025 after securing their fifth consecutive win. Once languishing at the bottom of the points table, Mumbai now sits in third place, just behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.

Their victory against Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs was another example of their resurgence, with players like Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge.

Points Table Shake-Up After RCB라이브 바카라 Win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru라이브 바카라 victory over Delhi Capitals not only lifted them to the top of the points table but also marked a key milestone for players like Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood. The win propelled RCB ahead of Gujarat Titans, who were previously the table-toppers.

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The day라이브 바카라 results also highlighted Mumbai Indians' rapid rise through the ranks, climbing from the bottom to third place with five consecutive wins.

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