Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is finally underway, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the opening match on 22 March. With the games coming thick and fast, the 18th season of IPL is brimming with viral social media moments on and off the field. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
Here are the top developments and viral social media stories about Matchday 2 of IPL 2025.
Kavya Maran & Venkatesh Daggubati Attend SRH Vs RR Match
The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match saw fireworks as the home team scored the first big total of the season in the first innings. Adding to the star quotient, social media sensation and SRH CEO Kavya Maran was in attendance for her side라이브 바카라 opening clash alongside Telugu film star Venkatesh Daggubati.
The stars got a showing to saviour, as Ishan Kishan and Travis Head decimated the RR bowling unit, finishing the season with 286, falling just one run short of the all-time highest score in IPL.
MS Dhoni Vows To Play For CSK ‘Even On Wheelchair’
MS Dhoni shut off all talks about his retirement, claiming that he will play in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) “even in a wheelchair”. There have been widespread rumours that IPL 2025 might be the final time that ‘Thala’ plays in the tournament, turning 44 in July, but the batter had no thoughts of ending his playing career yet.
“I can play for as long as I want for CSK. That's my franchise,” Dhoni said. “Even if I'm in a wheelchair, they'll drag me.”
RCB Teammates Tease Virat Kohli For Dance With SRK
Virat Kohli was on song during RCB라이브 바카라 win against KKR on the opening day, but his pre-game dance performance during the opening ceremony alongside superstar Shah Rukh Khan was the talk of the town. After the win, Dinesh Karthik took over the dressing room speech duties, congratulating Kohli for his half-century.
However, he also teased the batter for his dance performance, saying, “There was one man who started off with a nice dance today. Andy said his footwork was good because of the dance. I don't crack such jokes!”
Shardul Thakur Joins LSG After Mohsin Khan's Injury
33-year-old seamer Shardul Thakur is set to join Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a replacement for Mohsin Khan, who was ruled out of IPL 2025 owing to injury. Thakur, who was unsold in the mega auction, has been signed for INR 2 crore.
RCB Fans Say “First IPL Title” After KKR Win, Kohli Makes Young Fan's Day
After their opening-day win against the defending champions, RCB fans went into a frenzy on social media, declaring that their team is on the way to winning their first-ever IPL title.
Meanwhile, Kohli라이브 바카라 heartwarming gesture towards a young fan before the match is winning hearts online. The batter signed a portrait made by a boy, who posted the video on Instagram with the caption, “Thank you Virat Bhaiya”. The video has earned more than four million views.
MI Quiz Fans On ‘SAR’ Written On Rohit Sharma라이브 바카라 Gloves
Mumbai Indians took to social media to quiz fans about a mysterious feature of former captain Rohit Sharma라이브 바카라 gloves – the words “SAR” written on them. Posting a visual of the gloves, MI wrote the caption, “SAR… Any guesses, Paltan?”
Interestingly, the acronym refers to Samaira, Ahaan, and Ritika, which are the names of Rohit라이브 바카라 daughter, son, and wife.
