KL Rahul will miss Delhi Capitals' (DC) IPL 2025 opener against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after being granted special permission due to the birth of his child. The 32-year-old cricketer left DC’s camp to be with his wife, Athiya Shetty, who is expecting delivery soon. Rahul, DC’s star batter, is expected to return for their second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With Rahul absent, DC will rely on captain Axar Patel and vice-captain Faf du Plessis. LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, will look to capitalize on DC’s weakened batting lineup in Visakhapatnam. (PC: NDTV)

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) kick off their IPL 2025 campaigns under new leadership. DC's Axar Patel faces LSG's Rishabh Pant, who switched teams for ₹27 crore. DC's lineup features KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc, while LSG boasts David Miller, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran. Key players include DC's Tristan Stubbs and LSG's Ravi Bishnoi. The match is set for March 24 at Visakhapatnam's Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. (PC: Indibet & One Cricket)

Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on his former team, Delhi Capitals (DC), in Vizag. LSG, who signed Pant for ₹27 crore, face major injury concerns, with pacers Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep ruled out. Head coach Justin Langer admitted their bowling attack is depleted. Meanwhile, DC, led by new skipper Axar Patel, aim for a strong start. With KL Rahul now in DC, both teams have inside knowledge of each other. DC holds a 2-match winning streak over LSG, adding pressure to Pant’s leadership debut. (PC: X/@LucknowIPL)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer has confirmed that fast bowler Mayank Yadav will miss the first half of the IPL 2025 season due to a lumbar stress injury. Yadav, known for consistently bowling at speeds exceeding 150 km/h, had been retained by LSG for ₹11 crore after an impressive debut in IPL 2024. His injury woes began post his T20I debut against Bangladesh in October 2024, leading to multiple setbacks. Currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, Yadav has resumed bowling but lacks a definitive return date. Langer expressed hope for Yadav's participation in the latter half of the tournament, emphasizing the team's cautious approach to his recovery. (PC: Sportskeeda)  

Ishan Kishan silenced his critics with a blistering 106* off 47 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals. His knock, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes, was the 12th fastest hundred in IPL history. Dropped from India’s central contract list last year, Kishan trained rigorously at his Patna academy to regain form. "I had a lot of time, I was practising a lot," he said. SRH restricted RR to 242/6 while chasing 287. Kishan, who last played for India in 2023, once held the record for the fastest ODI double ton.( PC: X/Sunrisers)

Chennai Super Kings started their IPL 2025 campaign with a comfortable four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at Chepauk. MI’s losing streak in opening matches continued for the 13th year. Batting first, MI struggled as Noor Ahmad (4/18) and Khaleel Ahmed (3/29) restricted them to 155/9. In response, CSK chased the target with ease. Rachin Ravindra anchored the innings with an unbeaten 65 off 45 balls, while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 53 off 26. MI’s debutant Vignesh Puthur impressed with 3/32, but CSK remained in control throughout the chase. (PC: BCCI)

MS Dhoni showed his sharp reflexes once again as he stumped Suryakumar Yadav in just 0.12 seconds during Chennai Super Kings’ opening match against Mumbai Indians. The 43-year-old wicketkeeper stunned everyone with his speed behind the stumps at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, chose to bowl first and took early wickets. Noor Ahmad impressed with multiple dismissals, including Suryakumar. Dhoni’s stumping became the highlight of the match, proving his skills remain unmatched. Fans now wonder if this will be his final season or if the legend will continue playing. (PC: Sportzpics)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a dominant 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 opener at Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a blistering 106* off 45 balls, while Travis Head (67) and Heinrich Klaasen powered SRH to a massive 286/6. Despite a valiant chase, RR fell short, struggling against SRH’s disciplined bowling. "The team showed great intent, and I'm happy to start with a hundred," Kishan said post-match. SRH’s aggressive batting set a high benchmark for the season. Rajasthan’s bowlers failed to contain the relentless attack, making their chase an uphill battle. (PC: X/@IPL)

Ishan Kishan announced his arrival for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in style, smashing an unbeaten 106 to power his team to 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025. Kishan, who missed out on a century last season, said, "It was coming for a while. Happy to get my first hundred." He credited SRH’s management for giving players freedom and praised Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma for their explosive start. "The team has put faith in me, and I want to deliver," he added. Kishan believes SRH’s bowlers must stay composed to defend their mammoth total. (PC: X/@Sunrisers)

In a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI). The Chepauk pitch is expected to favor spinners, influencing CSK’s decision. MI faces a major setback as captain Hardik Pandya serves a one-match suspension, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as skipper. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is also ruled out due to injury. Historically, MI leads the head-to-head 20-17, but CSK has won the last three encounters. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, promising an intense battle.(PC: Hindustan Times)