For a team to reach 300 runs in a T20 match, they need to maintain a run rate of 15, which the aggressive batting approach of both DC and SRH makes achievable under the right conditions
The video circulating on social media shows a scuffle in the stands, though it remains unclear whether it was an internal dispute or a clash between RR and KKR fans
Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel on Friday said the lack of "fear factor" in batters has resulted in raising the Power Play score "benchmark" in the Indian Premier League. Recalling that 45 was the ideal Power Play score for IPL teams during his playing days, the former India wicketkeeper-batter Patel said sidearm throw specialists have also helped the batters adjust to the pace. There is no doubt about that. That planning has gone (high). I mean, in the first year when I started opening, our thinking was (to score) 45 runs; if we get 45 for one, it will be a good power play (score), Patel told the media here ahead of GT's clash against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. Then it went on to become 50, (then) 55, (then) 60. Having said that, we still have to look at the conditions. If you're playing in Chennai, 150 was good enough. That's why you don't expect a team to score 70, 80 (in Power Plays)," he added. He said the desired mark in Power Plays has now been moved up. But
Chennai Super Kings have a strong record at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, with 52 wins out of 76 matches. Key stats at Chepauk Stadium since 2024 in T20s: Matches - 11, Bat 1st Won - 3, Bat 2nd Won - 8
On JioHotstar, digital viewership for the first three matches in IPL 2025 soared by 40 per cent compared to last season
Curator Sujan Mukherjee stated that no KKR official or player had approached him before the match with any specific pitch requirements
Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing 11 prediction: Royals might consider changing their playing XI, with experienced spinner Wanindu Hasaranga likely to replace Farooqi
RR captain Sanju Samson holds the record for the most runs in RR vs KKR, with a total of 400 runs, while Sunil Narine has taken the most wickets (14)
The IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati
Despite the loss against SRH, Rajasthan Royals is likely to field the same playing 11 at least for one more game unless they bring Wanindu Hasaranga in place of Farooqi
Only a handful of matches have been played so far at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium in the T20 format, in which the first-innings average score is close to 200
Avesh has been out of action since late January, with his last appearance for India being in a T20I against South Africa in November last year
Dravid injured himself during a Karnataka State Cricket Association League match while playing for Vijaya Cricket Club.
Shashank Singh bludgeoned 44 off 16 balls after Iyer's brilliant display with the bat as PBKS posted an imposing 243 for five
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2025 matches on their app and website. Star Sports Network in India will telecast the IPL 2025 match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings.
Gujarat Titans (GT) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing 11: The addition of Jos Buttler is expected to stabilise the opening slot in Gujarat Titans' XI
The Narendra Modi Stadium tends to favour teams batting second, as seen from the 36 IPL matches played there - teams chasing have won 20 times compared to the 15 victories for teams batting first
Pant, the costliest player in IPL history, had advocated the use of basics by bowlers after his former franchise Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma and Vipraj Nigam pulled off a remarkable chase
The last time these two teams faced off, Gujarat Titans edged past Punjab Kings by three wickets in a last-over finish
IPL 2025 Highlights: Ashutosh Sharma 66 not out scripted DC's highest run chase in IPL after being reduced to 65 for 5