IPL 2025 continues to throw up thrilling storylines both on and off the field. From Punjab Kings바카라™ sensational defence of the lowest-ever total in IPL history to an unusual bat check drama. (Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
The other notable off-field developments including the BCCI바카라™s anti-corruption alert and MCA바카라™s tribute to legends 바카라” here바카라™s a full roundup of what바카라™s making headlines.
PBKS Pull Off Historic Defence, Stun KKR in Mullanpur
After conceding 245 against SRH, Punjab Kings bounced back with a record-low defence, bowling out KKR for 95 after posting just 111. Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28) triggered a collapse after KKR were cruising at 62/2.
Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh finished the job with clever short-pitched bowling. Earlier, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy stifled PBKS바카라™s batting, but a spirited bowling performance pushed Punjab into the top four.
Nortje바카라™s Bat Fails On-Field Test
Anrich Nortje바카라™s bat was rejected mid-game after failing the on-field gauge test 바카라” a rare sight in IPL. Substitute Gurbaz brought out another bat, but Nortje didn바카라™t get to use it as Andre Russell fell the very next ball.
A clip also showed Sunil Narine바카라™s bat potentially failing the gauge test before KKR바카라™s chase began. This marks a procedural shift as bat checks are now being done on the field.
Orange and Purple Cap Leaders Remain Steady
Nicholas Pooran leads the Orange Cap standings with 357 runs, followed by B Sai Sudharsan (329) and Mitchell Marsh (295). In the bowling charts, Noor Ahmad continues to top with 12 wickets.
Khaleel Ahmed and Shardul Thakur are close behind with 11 each, while Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana have joined the 10-wicket club after their performances against PBKS.
BCCI Issues Corruption Warning During IPL
The BCCI바카라™s Anti-Corruption Unit has issued a stern warning to all IPL stakeholders about a suspected individual from Hyderabad with known links to bookies.
The individual, reportedly posing as a fan, is said to be targeting players, support staff, and their families with lavish gifts and invitations to private parties. All IPL participants have been urged to report any suspicious interactions.
Rohit Sharma Stand At Wankhede; MCA Honours Cricket Icons
The Mumbai Cricket Association has decided to name a Wankhede Stadium stand after Rohit Sharma. The Level 3 Divecha Pavilion will now be called the Rohit Sharma Stand. Additionally, Level 4 becomes the Ajit Wadekar Stand, while the Grand Stand is now the Sharad Pawar Stand.
The MCA match-day office has also been renamed in memory of the late Amol Kale.
