The Gujarat Titans (GT) have soared to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table. The Shubman Gill-led side beat the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to become the first franchise to win four games at IPL 2025. Sai Sudharsan continued his stellar run in the tournament, becoming the Indian with the most runs after 30 IPL innings! Also, his consistency has been truly remarkable, drawing attention and comparisons with the great Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, there’s a news on Sanju Samson as well, who’ll miss a series due to IPL 2025. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to start from tomorrow, have a bad news for them.
Sai Sudharsan new Virat Kohli of IPL?
Sai Sudharsan is emerging as the new Mr. Consistent in the IPL. The 22-year-old left-hander has been piling up runs match after match, with just two single-digit scores in 30 IPL innings. He’s scored 1162 runs at an average of over 50 and a strike rate of 143.5 since 2023, outscoring top players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav. Sudharsan has even achieved a remarkable feat, scoring five consecutive 50+ scores at the Narendra Modi Stadium, joining AB de Villiers as the only batter to do so at a particular ground. Read more here.
Sanju Samson to miss this series
The Kerala cricket team will tour Oman for a one-day series from April 20-26, with a 16-man squad announced, led by Mohammed Azharuddeen. Star players Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals captain) and Sachin Baby (Sunrisers Hyderabad) won’t be available due to IPL commitments. Kerala had a mixed domestic season, reaching the Ranji Trophy final but struggling in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The team will undergo a pre-series training camp from April 15-18. Read more here.
Bad news for PSL 2025
Kane Williamson’s injury is a major blow to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. The New Zealand great, who joined Karachi Kings, will miss the first five matches due to a quad strain sustained during the Champions Trophy Final against India. He’ll join the team before their sixth match against Quetta Gladiators. This is a massive loss for the tournament, especially with PSL competing with the IPL. Luckily, Karachi Kings have David Warner as their captain, who might be one of the faces of the PSL alongside Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan. Williamson’s absence will certainly hurt the tournament’s appeal. Read more here.
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Fine on Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell has been fined 25% of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against CSK. Maxwell was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under Article 2.2, which involves damaging fixtures and fittings. He admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction. Maxwell had a mediocre game, scoring 1 run and taking 1 wicket as PBKS beat CSK by 18 runs. PBKS had posted 219/6, with Priyansh Arya scoring a century, while CSK fell short by 18 runs despite Conway’s 69 and Dhoni’s 27. Read more here.
Only 6 teams in LA Olympics for cricket
Cricket is making a comeback at the Olympics, but with a twist – only six teams will compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recommended a six-team format to keep costs down and ensure high-quality competition. The top six teams in the ICC T20 rankings will likely qualify for the men’s and women’s tournaments. The T20 format will be used, and the best teams will battle it out for Olympic glory. It’s a big opportunity for cricket to shine on the global stage. Read more here.
Jaiswal having poor IPL 2025
Rajasthan Royals were thrashed by 58 runs by Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. RR’s bowlers flopped, and despite Sanju Samson’s 41, they couldn’t chase GT’s 217. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s struggles continue, scoring just 107 runs in 5 matches with a poor strike rate. He’s been slow and wasteful, failing to capitalize on powerplay opportunities. RR needs Jaiswal to find his form ASAP to make a playoff push. His current approach of trying to smash his way out isn’t working. Can he turn it around? Read more here.
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