Arshdeep Singh once again proved to be a key weapon for Punjab Kings as he removed Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s explosive opener Phil Salt in the very first over of their IPL 2025 clash at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium on Sunday, April 20. Salt, who managed only one run from three balls, fell victim to Arshdeep for the fourth time in their last five T20 encounters. The left-arm seamer struck with a well-directed short delivery that caught Salt off guard as he mistimed a pull shot.

The ball deflected off Salt’s bat while his eyes were set towards midwicket, leading to a comfortable catch behind the stumps by wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. Arshdeep’s early breakthrough handed PBKS a dream start as RCB began their chase of a modest 158-run target. With this dismissal, Arshdeep continued his impressive streak against Salt, highlighting his dominance over the England batter in the shortest format of the game.

Earlier in the day, RCB skipper won the toss and elected to field first. Punjab Kings had a brisk start, thanks to opener Prabhsimran Singh, who hammered 33 off 17 balls. Despite a promising beginning, PBKS couldn’t maintain the momentum as their captain Shreyas Iyer failed to deliver, managing just 6 runs off 10 balls. The innings was later steadied by Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen, who remained unbeaten on 31 and 25 runs respectively, helping their side post 157/6 in 20 overs.

Arshdeep Singh gets Phil Salt once again!

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— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) April 20, 2025

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Bowlers Dominate as PBKS Look to Defend

Among PBKS’s bowling lineup, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma stood out with their economical and effective spells. Both bowlers picked up two wickets each while conceding only 25 and 26 runs, respectively. Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar also impressed, giving away just 26 runs in his four-over quota. Their tight spells prevented RCB from getting into a comfortable rhythm, setting up an intriguing second innings. The early wicket of Salt by Arshdeep only added more pressure on the visitors’ batting unit.

This was the second meeting between the two teams within a span of just three days. In their previous clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, PBKS secured a convincing win in a rain-affected 14-over game, chasing down the target with five wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare. Tim David starred with the bat in that match and was deservedly named Player of the Match. As the 2025 season unfolds, this budding rivalry between PBKS and RCB continues to bring plenty of excitement.

In the 22nd match of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings (PBKS vs CSK) has been scheduled for Tuesday evening (April 8) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium (Mullanpur). Here, we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains of the match. 

IPL 2025, Match 22: PBKS vs CSK Probable XIs

Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya/Yuzvendra Chahal (Impact Players Sub), Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai/Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway/Khaleel Ahmed (Impact Player Sub), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti

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IPL 2025, Match 22: PBKS vs CSK Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain choices

Rachin Ravindra: New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra started this IPL season strongly with scores of 65 not out and 41 runs. Although he was dismissed cheaply (0, and 3) in the next two games, CSK are hugely dependent on his starts. 

Shreyas Iyer: The IPL 2024 title-winning captain Shreyas Iyer is performing strongly in his new IPL team, and that too as a captain once again. Starting the season with his selfless 97 not out, Iyer scored another 52 not out in the next game, before losing his first wicket in the IPL 2025 in their last game after getting out for only 10 runs. 

Arshdeep Singh: The left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has started the IPL 2025 strongly by picking up six wickets in three matches. He enjoys bowling both in the powerplay and slog overs.  

Top 3 Vice-captain choices

Glenn Maxwell: Glenn Maxwell can play a key all-rounder role for PBKS this season. Apart from picking up two wickets in the early IPL 2025, he also scored an important 30 off 21 balls in the last game with the help of three fours and one six. 

Ravindra Jadeja: Apart from picking up two wickets in four games, Ravindra Jadeja scored two important knocks of 25 and 32 not out. However, we are still missing the dangerous batter Jadeja, who was always threatening the opponents. 

Noor Ahmad: Afghan cricketer Noor Ahmad is now the joint leading wicket-taker in the IPL 2025 with ten wickets in four matches, including winning the Player of the Match award in their season opener for match-winning four wickets (4/18). 

India’s left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh believes that improving, even a little bit each game, has been the key to his success in T20 cricket. “I've always believed that the biggest room in the world is the room for improvement,” he said in an interview with JioHotstar. “Whenever I get the chance, I think about my game, work on my skills, and try to get better even if it’s just by 1% or half a percent.” Arshdeep has become an important part of India’s T20 team and was their leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup last year, where India won the title by beating South Africa in the final in Barbados.

Arshdeep Singh key player for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and made an impact in the team’s first match of the 2025 season, taking two wickets. Punjab, who are still chasing their first IPL trophy, started their campaign with a solid 11-run win over Gujarat Titans, the 2022 champions.

I engage in constructive self-criticism and look to improve by 1% every game: Arshdeep https://t.co/dN0vAGpQwx

— Udayavani English (@UvEnglish) April 1, 2025

Arshdeep is confident about Punjab’s chances this season and believes they can put up a strong fight under new captain Shreyas Iyer. “I’ve played under Iyer before, in the Duleep Trophy, and I really enjoyed it. He always backed his players and gave them the freedom to play their natural game,” he said. “Here, I see the same approach. He doesn’t give strict instructions but trusts players to rely on their skills and play for the team. He encourages a selfless attitude and supports everyone.” With 99 wickets in 63 T20I matches for India and 78 wickets in 66 IPL games, Arshdeep has proven himself as a bowler who thrives under pressure. He believes that when the team trusts a player, it gives them the confidence to execute their plans better, especially in tough moments. “I enjoy stepping up when the team is in a tough spot whether it’s stopping runs or taking wickets.

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When the captain gives me the ball in tough situations, it feels good to know they believe in me in the tough situations also. I don’t see it as pressure, but as a responsibility, and I focus on doing my best,” he said. For Arshdeep, patience and learning from mistakes are the keys to success. “Success doesn’t come overnight, but I never let setbacks affect my bowling. Every time I get a chance, I give it my all to help the team win.”

Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings (LSG vs PBKS) has been scheduled for the 13th match of the IPL 2025 on Tuesday evening (April 1), while Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow) will host it. Let's check the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains of the match. 

IPL 2025, Match 13: LSG vs PBKS Probable XIs

India already securing a spot in the semifinals, and the Indian team is expected to make a few changes for their match against New Zealand. Reports said that Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav might be rested for today's match, with Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy likely to replace them.

India Likely to Rest Key Players Against New Zealand, Arshdeep & Varun to Get a Chance

Since India has already qualified for the semifinals, the Indian team might use this match to try out Arshdeep & Varun Chakravarthy players and their main bowlers Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav a break before the semifinals. Shami and Kuldeep have been important for India’s bowling, so the Indian team is resting them could help keep them fresh for the semifinals.

🚨 ARSHDEEP & VARUN WILL PLAY vs NEW ZEALAND 🚨

- Mohammed Shami & Kuldeep Yadav likely rested in today's match, Arshdeep Singh & Varun Chakravarthy likely replaced them. (Express Sports). pic.twitter.com/WyVN4IqB0Q

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) March 2, 2025

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For Arshdeep and Varun, this is a golden opportunity to show their skills and performances in this match. Arshdeep has been effective with the new ball swing and in the death overs with yorkers, while Varun’s mystery spin could strengthen the bowling attack. With these changes, it will be interesting to see how India will play this match against New Zealand.

Harshit Rana has been flavour of the season as regards India's new generation of fast bowlers but one of head coach Gautam Gambhir's discoveries is not likely to play in India's playing eleven in the Champions Trophy with Arshdeep Singh still being regarded way ahead in terms of quality and talent. The Indian team management entrusted Harshit with all three ODIs against England, and if one is strictly fair to the hulking 6-feet-2-inch tall Delhi pacer, he has not been out of place.

Though Arshdeep has a superior economy rate of 5.17 against Harshit's 6.95 per over, it is the former's skill to get the ball back into the right-handers in the Powerplay overs that will make the difference in his favour in the tournament from February 19.

Arshdeep Singh likely to start in the opening match of Champions Trophy.

- Harshit Rana unlikely to play. (PTI). pic.twitter.com/w6iOvcv5XT

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 17, 2025

Arshdeep, who has played only nine ODIs after making his debut in a series of short ODIs in New Zealand in 2022, will be better in all but one aspect if one considers the parameters that would be used based on the conditions present at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Harshit Importance Stated by PTI :

While talking to PTI, Devang stated, 'Harshit has developed leaps and bounds in losing weight and also got sharper as far as speed is concerned. But if I had to pick one out of the two as Mohammed Shami's partner, it has to be Arshdeep because he can swing both ways and is a left-armer.''I would be a bit surprised if Harshit begins ahead of Arshdeep.'The PTI report further added that team management's move to include Harshit in all the three games to try the KKR bowler's credentials and see if he can replace the shoes of the ace Indian pacer who has been India's flagbearer in all the formats.

Arshdeep Singh, a left-arm pacer from the Indian team is now getting ready for the important Champions Trophy and a large number of fans are excited and a little worried too. Fans are worried about Jasprit Bumrah's injury and his fitness. Arshdeep proved himself in the T20 World Cup and now he is selected for the Champions Trophy because of his talent.

Arshdeep Singh’s Rise in ODI Cricket

Arshdeep’s ability to swing the new ball and perfect yorkers with the old ball made him an all-format bowler. His specialty is handling pressure in difficult situations, his excellent spells and his talent make him a strong contender in the Champions Trophy.

Since making his ODI debut, Arshdeep's ODI records (2022-2024)

Bumrah's injury is the main concern for India. If Bumrah isn’t fit, it is Arshdeep's responsibility to show his experience in the Champions Trophy. It won’t be an easy task, but the young left-arm pacer has shown that he can handle pressure. With every match, he is proving that he will be the game-changer for the team

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Can Arshdeep Be India’s Highest Wicket-Taker?

There’s a strong belief that Arshdeep could be the India’s leading wicket-taker in the Champions Trophy. He has the skills, the temperament, and the hunger to make an impact on the champions trophy. For Indian fans, Arshdeep’s skills and his improvement showcases that in the future years he will be the future star for pace attack in the team india. If he continues to bowl the way he has been, India might just have found their next big match-winner.

India just won the T20I series and is now getting ready to play England in 50-over format. These matches are crucial for India as they look to fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. When they play the 50-over format , they will have different players than the ones who played in the T20I matches. India is expected to use this series to experiment and find the ideal combination for the Champions Trophy, so we may see several changes in the playing XI over the course of the three matches.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are going to open the match . They picked Yashasvi Jaiswal for the team, but he probably won't play unless Gill can't because he was injured. Shubman is also the Vice captain, which is another reason he will play. After those two, Virat Kohli will bat next, and then it's Shreyas Iyer's turn. It's hard to guess who will bat after them, Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul. However, since Rishabh Pant can win games and bats with his left hand, he might just be able to play.

Kuldeep Yadav is going to be our best player for spinning the ball. There might be times when you think Axar Patel should play instead of Ravindra Jadeja. But if Jadeja is with the team, he'll probably play before Axar does. Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar are the three players who can bat and bowl. The players, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami, are going to play too.

The ODI series will begin on February 6 at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, with the second and third ODIs scheduled for February 9 and 12 in Cuttack and Ahmedabad, respectively.

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The mega Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed the rise of countless cricketing stalwarts since its inception in 2008. It goes without saying that the cash-rich league is blessed with an incredible pool of talented cricketers from Indian domestic cricket. Many of them would feature the youngsters who would go on to pave a bright future for themselves in international cricket. 

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Although the IPL is primarily known for offering insane levels of entertainment to its viewers, the league also brings ground-breaking young talent to the fore which in turn benefits Indian cricket as a whole. All the entertainment and thrill would be vastly missing if it had not been due to these young newcomers. From hard-hitting batters to crafty bowlers and dynamic all-rounders, these youngsters would often join the party with an array of skills under their belt. On the back of jaw-dropping price tags, match-winning performances from previous seasons, and untapped potential, these players have often captured the attention of fans and pundits alike.

As the excitement builds around the upcoming IPL season, let’s take a moment to identify some notable newcomers who emerged through the ranks over the years to become a force to reckon with in world cricket.

Jaspirt Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah gained prominence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being identified by the Mumbai Indians (MI) and subsequently making his IPL debut in 2013. His distinctive bowling technique and speed attracted the attention of John Wright, the former head coach of Team India, who was serving as the coach of MI at that time. Bumrah made an immediate impact in his first IPL game against RCB in 2013, picking up the wicket of Virat Kohli. On the back of his sensational exploits in the IPL, Bumrah made his international debut in a T20I against Australia in 2016. Fast forward to today, Bumrah is renowned as the world's most lethal bowler across all formats. 

Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh's rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been marked by his consistent performances and hard work. After putting on fine performances both in the domestic and international circuits, Ashdeep has now become one of the most expensive Indian pacers in the IPL's history. The left-arm pacer made his IPL debut in 2019 and has been a key player for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ever since. As the years rolled on, Arshdeep's performances in the IPL experienced an upward trajectory. With every passing edition, he was leaving an impact. Arshdeep's performances in the IPL led to him being selected for the India squad in the 2022 T20 World Cup. Arshdeep finished the 2024 T20 World Cup campaign as the joint-highest wicket-taker with Fazal Farooqi and has been awarded the T20I Men's Cricketer of the Year award by the ICC.   

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad's rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) was marked by his debut in 2020, his role in CSK's 2021 title win, and his appointment as captain in 2024. Gaikwad made his IPL debut in 2020 for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). He endured an ordinary first season where he played six games and scored three fifties and two ducks. But Gaikwad's debut showcased his potential to perform exponentially well on the big stage. In 2021, he played an instrumental role in CSK winning their fourth IPL title and was also named the Emerging Player of the Year. In 2024, Gaikwad made further advancements in his cricketing career by replacing long-standing CSK skipper MS Dhoni.  The youngster has continued to grow in stature thanks to some noteworthy performances in the IPL and is fighting to the teeth to get through a start-studded Indian lineup.

Nitish Reddy

Nitish Reddy's meteoric rise in international cricket can be vastly attributed to the time he spent with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). A rare seam-bowling all-rounder hailing from the state of Andhra Pradesh, Nitish instantly became a batting hit for SRH. Although he endured a fruitless debut season in 2023 where he bowled five wicketless overs across two games and did not get a chance to bat, Nitesh was able to leave an impact in the 2024 season. He had to wait for the fourth game for an opportunity, and the youngster from Andhra hasn’t looked back since. However, the biggest moment of his cricketing career came during the third Test in the BGT series where he scored his maiden Test ton in a rain-hit affair to help India eke out a draw at the Gabba. That ton led the world to take cognizance of this young all-rounder. 

Harshit Rana

Harshit Rana emerged as a notable talent in Indian cricket after being bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 2022 IPL auction. He made his IPL debut in the 2022 season and went on to win the IPL in 2024. After notching up some breathtaking performances in domestic cricket, Harshit was bought by Delhi Capitals in 2022 but he later switched allegiance a couple of years later and played a pivotal role in propelling KKR to a title win in 2024. Subsequently, he was handed a Test debut in the Border Gavaskar Trophy series where he returned formidable figures of 3-48 in the Perth Test leading India to a famous 295-run win.

Umran Malik

Young Indian bowling sensation Umran Malik rose to fame from almost nowhere during a 2021 IPL match, where he impressed one and all by bowling at speeds rarely seen in the history of Indian cricket. The rising talent from J&K stole the headlines almost imminently after making his debut in the 2021 IPL season. He quickly rose to stardom and impressed us all with his fiery thunderbolts clocking speeds in excess of 150 km/h consistently. Malik was acquired by SRH for Rs 4 crore and experienced a remarkable season. He was recognized as the Emerging Player of the tournament, having claimed 22 wickets across 14 matches. Additionally, he delivered the fastest ball by an Indian pacer, reaching a speed of 157 km/h, during a match against Delhi Capitals. Although away from the grand scheme of things, Malik still makes a strong case for himself as far as national selection is concerned. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal

The tall-swashbuckling Indian opener hails from an underprivileged background but he did not allow his poor beginnings to deter him from the path to glory. He made his IPL debut against Chennai Super Kings in 2020 before notching up his maiden IPL half-century against the same team a year later, in IPL 2021. Jaiswal was gradually blooded into the Royals team before stepping up in a huge way in IPL 2023, amassing 625 runs at a blistering strike rate of 163.61. His eye-catching performances in the IPL and domestic cricket attracted the attention of the national selectors and as a result, Jaiswal was able to make his first strides in international cricket at the tender age of 22. Playing in his maiden Test match against West Indies in 2023, Jaiswal slammed a scintillating 171 in the first innings, and a year later he scored 712 runs in the India vs England Test series, earning him the Player of the Series title.

Avesh Khan

Avesh Khan's IPL emergence came in 2021 when he had a breakthrough campaign for Delhi Capitals (DC). He was the team's top wicket-taker with 24 wickets. Avesh, who made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017, had a bleak run during his formative IPL years. But his fortunes took a turn for the better when he moved to Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in 2018. Playing an impressive brand of cricket, he was brought on board by LSG for INR 10 Crore in the 2022 IPl season making him the most expensive uncapped Indian player at the time. During that season, Avesh had a stellar run and delivered with the ball, scalping 18 wickets. So far, Avesh has been in and out of the national side. Nevertheless, the right-arm quick continues to lurk around on the horizon, and in the absence of frontline pacers, Avesh can thrive and could prove to be a very handy commodity for India in crunch matches. 

The upcoming IPL 2025 season is knocking at our doorstep. While the world has continued to see the incredible rise of youth talent in this cash-rich over several editions, the list just does not end here. The cricketing fraternity continues to wait in anticipation for the next bunch of young cricketers who will dazzle us all with their brilliance and light of the tournament with their swashbuckling performances.

Arshdeep Singh Named ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2024

India's young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been selected for the prized ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year honour for 2024. Arshdeep won this award on the back of consistent and great performances throughout the year, reiterating why he is a top bowler in the shortest form of the game.

Breakout Year for Arshdeep

Arshdeep Singh had an excellent 2024 in T20 internationals, ending as the top wicket-taker for India in the format. He played 18 T20Is and took 36 wickets, keeping an excellent economy rate. He was a significant asset for the Indian team due to his capability of bowling in the powerplay and death overs.

One of the most defining moments in Arshdeep's year was when he became the joint-highest wicket-taker from the ICC T20 World Cup with 17 wickets. Pressure performances in the knock-out stages were one of his brightest halls-of-fame performances that indicated and powered India's campaign.

Consistent Matches Across the Globe

Throughout 2024, Arshdeep showed his control, skills, and temperament for high-pressure cricket. His series spells against Australian, English, and South African teams proved the ability to use different conditions, opposition, with ease.Particularly during the five-match T20I series against Australia, he delivered some excellent performances and grabbed 10 wickets for the series. He made crucial contributions that helped India to win the series. His deadly yorkers, cunning slower balls, and swing at both ends proved tough for even the best batters in the world.

Arshdeep Singh’s T20I record in 2024

Memorable Performance:

Arshdeep Singh played very well this year. Arshadeep Singh played extremely good in a T20 World Cup game. It was in New York in a game against the USA. bowled so well that the other team couldn't score much. With his bowling, he helped his team win and only gave up 9 runs while taking 4 wickets.

But the largest game was the ICC T20 World Cup Final in Barbados. Arshdeep and two other fast bowlers, Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, had to help India keep their score of 176 runs. Arshdeep bowled very well. He only let the other team get 20 runs and he got two players in four tries. This helped India win the game. Arshdeep showed he could handle tough times in the most important match.