Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is entertaining Matchday 5, with Rajasthan Royals (RR) taking on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on 26 March. (Schedule | Teams | Points Table)
However, the premier franchise tournament has created a number of talking points and storylines both on and off the field. Below are the top developments and stories that are going viral on social media, shaping the early days of IPL 2025.
Shreyas Iyer Promises Century Against LSG
Shreyas Iyer finished the Punjab Kings (PBKS) Vs Gujarat Titans (GT) match on 25 March on 97* from 42 balls. The INR 26.75 signing needed just three runs to complete his first-ever IPL century, but Shashank Singh was on fire, hitting five boundaries off Mohammed Siraj라이브 바카라 last over, thus ending the run chase before Shreyas could complete his 100.
However, the batter is not perplexed at all by the missed opportunity, vowing to “get it” (century) in the next match against Lucknow Super Giants on 1 April.
Sundar Pichai Wonders Why Washington Sundar Is Not In GT Squad
Gujarat Titan라이브 바카라 playing XI against PBKS threw a number of surprises, most glaring of which were the exclusions of Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips. The duo, along with West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford, were among the Impact Player substitutes for GT.
However, fans could not help but wonder why Shubman Gill did not play Washington from the beginning, considering his all-round capabilities in T20. One fan took to X to post, “How Sundar sneaks into the best 15 of India but doesn't get a place in any IPL XI when 10 teams exist is a mystery.”
Google라이브 바카라 CEO and Washington라이브 바카라 name-sake Sundar Pichai jumped in the conversation, writing, “I have been wondering this too.”
MS Dhoni Admits Love For Bhojpuri And Haryanvi Commentary
MS Dhoni is a man of taste, and his appreciation of the different styles of commentary proves just that. Regional commentary has been on the rise, with IPL 2025 being broadcast in 12 languages.
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper, meanwhile, admitted that although he is not well-versed in regional commentary, his favourites were Haryanvi and Bhojpuri feeds due to their unique styles.
“I haven’t heard a lot of regional commentary, but I know that Bihari (Bhojpuri) commentary is highly energetic,” Dhoni said. “It reminds me of old-school radio commentary, where the commentators were very involved. I find that very interesting.”
“I would love to hear Haryanvi commentary because it라이브 바카라 quite unique,” he added.
Ashutosh Sharma라이브 바카라 Ex-Coach Advises DC To Open With Him
After playing one of the best knocks in IPL history in Delhi Capitals’ (DC) match against LSG, Ashutosh Sharma라이브 바카라 stock is at an all-time high. The 26-year-old came in as an Impact Player in No. 7, with the match virtually outside DC라이브 바카라 grasp. However, the all-rounder had other plans, hitting 66 runs off 31 balls, snatching an improbable victory for the Capitals.
Meanwhile, his former coach and ex-Indian cricketer Amay Khurasiya has urged DC captain Axar Patel to let Ashutosh open the innings if they want to chase the IPL 2025 title.
“If Delhi wants to win their maiden title, they must send him to open the innings and dominate the Powerplay.” Khurasiya said in an interview with TOI. “”He is the most difficult player to handle and stop in the Powerplay. Axar should try him. He is a nightmare for bowlers.”
Rashid Khan Breaks Jasprit Bumrah라이브 바카라 IPL Record
Afghan legend and Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan made history in the match against PBKS, becoming the third-fastest bowler to take 150 wickets in IPL. The spinner took one wicket, dismissing opener Priyansh Arya.
This took him above Jasprit Bumrah, having reached the 150-wicket landmark in 122 matches. Yuzvendra Chahal and Lasith Malinga are the players ahead of him in the list.
