April 22 in Indian Premier League 2025 was marked by action on the field, Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants, KL Rahul reached 5000 IPL runs, and the Orange and Purple Cap races saw notable shifts. (Full Coverage)
A moment of silence will be observed before the SRH vs MI clash to honour the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.
Tribute to Pahalgam Attack Victims
The Indian Premier League will observe a somber moment ahead of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Players, umpires, and officials will wear black armbands to honour the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, where 26 people, including two foreign tourists, lost their lives.
Delhi Capitals Cruise Past Lucknow Super Giants
In the main event, Delhi Capitals (DC) clinched an eight-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a clinical performance that solidified their position at No. 2 on the points table. Chasing a modest target, DC showcased authority with both bat and ball, marking their sixth win in eight matches. LSG, on the other hand, remain in fifth place with five victories from nine games.
KL Rahul Becomes Fastest to 5000 IPL Runs
LSG skipper KL Rahul etched his name in IPL history by becoming the fastest player to reach 5000 IPL runs. He achieved the milestone in just 130 innings, surpassing the previous record held by David Warner (135). He also left behind legends like Virat Kohli (157), AB de Villiers (161), and Shikhar Dhawan (168), reaffirming his status as one of IPL라이브 바카라 premier batters.
Orange Cap: Pooran Misses Chance, Markram And Buttler Rise
Nicholas Pooran had an opportunity to reclaim the Orange Cap but managed just 9 runs. He remains second behind GT라이브 바카라 B Sai Sudharsan. Aiden Markram climbed to No. 6 with his fourth fifty of the season, while Jos Buttler sits at No. 3. LSG라이브 바카라 batting depth is evident, with three players in the top six. Suryakumar Yadav remains the second-highest Indian run-getter at No. 5 with 333 runs, closely followed by Rahul and Virat Kohli.
Purple Cap: Prasidh Leads As Mukesh, Starc Make Gains
GT라이브 바카라 Prasidh Krishna continues to dominate the Purple Cap standings with 16 wickets. Mukesh Kumar's four-wicket haul for DC propelled him into the top 20, now tied at 16th and just three behind the bowlers in second place. Mitchell Starc also impressed with figures of 1/25 and moved to tied-eighth with 11 wickets, just one behind a six-way tie for second spot.
Dropped Catches Haunt Teams Yet Again
IPL 2025 has already seen 111 dropped catches in just 40 matches — the most at this stage since 2020. The April 22 game continued the trend, with three missed chances in the first half alone. A crucial drop by Tristan Stubbs gave Ayush Badoni a second life in the 16th over, which he capitalized on by adding 33 more runs before falling in the final over.
