The 42nd match of IPL 2025 was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In this match, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs and registered a spectacular victory and got their sixth win this season. Bangalore had set a target of 206 runs in this match in front of Rajasthan Royals. In response, Rajasthan Royals could only score 194 runs for the loss of 9 wickets.

Talking about this match, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Rajat Patidar, who is looking for his first win at home, lost the toss again today and the team had to bat first. Royal Challengers Bangalore team had a great start and the pair of openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli made a brilliant partnership of 61 runs in 40 balls in which Phil Salt scored 26 runs and Kohli scored 28 runs.

After Salt was out, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal made a great partnership and added 95 runs in 51 balls. Devdutt Padikkal scored 50 runs in 27 balls in this match, which included four fours and three sixes. So Virat Kohli played an innings of 70 runs with the help of 8 fours and two sixes in 42 balls. At the same time, Tim David scored 23 runs in 15 balls and Jitesh Sharma scored 20 runs in 10 balls. In this match, Sandeep Sharma took two wickets for 45 runs in four overs from the Rajasthan Royals team. Apart from this, Jofra Archer and Hasaranga took one wicket each.

Rajasthan Royals team scattered once again in run chase

Chasing the target of 206 runs, the team of Ataria Rajasthan Royals had a great start. Rajasthan Royals team openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 52 runs in just 4.2 overs. Although Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismissed him, Yashasvi Jaiswal was scoring runs. Jaiswal played an innings of 49 runs in 19 balls. He was dismissed by Hazelwood.

At one point, the score of the Rajasthan Royals team was 110 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 9 overs. As soon as Riyan Parag is out, the match turns completely. Riyan Parag played an innings of 22 runs in 10 balls in this match. Nitish Rana scored 28 runs in 22 balls, and Dhruv Jurel scored 47 runs in 34 balls. As long as Jurel was batting, victory looked very easy. But as soon as he was out, the match turned completely, and the Bangalore team won the match by 11 runs. Hazlewood was awarded Player of the Match for taking four wickets for 34 runs in four overs.

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Twitter reactions after RCB wins 42th match of IPL 2025

This MF snatched away so many memes from us this season 🤬#RCBvsRR pic.twitter.com/iaWsbTmWxn

— RRiya 🩷 (@SocialSwirl_1) April 24, 2025

RCB WON A HOME MATCH FUCKING FINALLY!! BRO SO HAPPY 😭😭 SKDKDKDN LET'S GO!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/mKUeRQuF3A

— toodle (@frozalestappen) April 24, 2025

RCB fans after their team finally wins a match at home this season: pic.twitter.com/bWXYvsQldN

— Ankit Acharya (@chaisenbergg) April 24, 2025

My reaction after seeing 22 run over losing all hope only to see 5 mins later that rcb has won and that we have won at chinnaswamy and that I have lived to see the day where rcb literally fights till last ball and win matches
No nazar pleaseeeee🧿😭#RCBvRR #RCB ❤ pic.twitter.com/MgkCUTNvWB

— Shivika Agarwal (@zyadathinker) April 24, 2025

RCB WON AT CHHINASWAMY🥺🥺
AAAARRRRCCCCBBBBB AAAARRRRRCCCCCBBBBB AAARRRRRRCCCCCCBBBBB#RCBvsRRpic.twitter.com/lkkHTVBy2b

— s (@yaayerhs) April 24, 2025

RCB HAVE WON THEIR GAME AT HOME THAT TOO WHILE DEFENDING! pic.twitter.com/GzLc7wfo5Z

— Yash. (@TheSDELad) April 24, 2025

RCB HASS WONNNB IN THIS CURSED STADIUMMMM RCB NATION WE UPPPPOOPPPP pic.twitter.com/5hgPlj7ocg

— ash (@kohliimedia) April 24, 2025

Podu podu #RCB won the match against #RR 🔥🔥🔥

Moved to top 3 in table 🔥

Hey #MI be ready in playoffs against RCB over a vaai pesama errunga 😎💯 pic.twitter.com/GrkWqggkOu

— Karnan ᴿᵉᵈ ᴰʳᵃᵍᵒⁿ 🐉 AK (@Karnan180) April 24, 2025

Mood of every RCB fan after winning First match in Chinnaswamy since last Year. pic.twitter.com/ivcpqPh63m #RCBvsRR

— 👑Che_Krishna🇮🇳💛❤️ (@CheKrishnaCk_) April 24, 2025

RR kill yourself, and Congratulations RCB you are winning everything https://t.co/322tYdOzp1 pic.twitter.com/t8jh02I5He

— GUY (@whattaaguyy) April 24, 2025

Devdutt Padikkal was leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with his fluent 50 but ended in a dramatic way. Padikkal misjudged Sandeep Sharma's slower ball and couldn't get enough wood on the ball, which resulted in a caught out. The scoreboard will show only the bowler and fielder's names, but it will not tell how Rana was able to complete the whole process. 

RCB started the game 42 of the IPL 2025 with a 61-run first wicket stand against Rajasthan Royals (RR), before the departure of Phil Salt with an individual score of 26. Virat Kohli was driving his innings swiftly and got himself to 70 runs after. 

Kohli's innings was firstly well supported by Salt and then Devdutt Padikkal. The former RCB skipper was gone for a well-taken catch by Nitish Rana, bowled by Jofra Archer. Rana again appeared to save his team, Rajasthan Royals, when he positioned himself for Padikkal's wicket. 

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Devdutt Padikkal made his way to the dugout in a dramatic manner 

On the first ball of the 17th over, Sandeep Sharma took all the pace from the ball and angled well across the left-handed batter. Devdutt just completed his 50 and was ready to hoist the ball over the cover, but Sharma's delivery could not make this happen. The RCB batter was waiting deep in the crease and mistimed the ball.

Watch the catch here:

Never let it go 👌

Nitish Rana holds onto a juggling catch ☝️#RR strike back with quick wickets 👏

Updates ▶ https://t.co/mtgySHgAjc #TATAIPL | #RCBvRR | @NitishRana_27 | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/kPXRGJkmEY

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 24, 2025

The ball was well powered in the air, and Rana was right in line, but he lost it in the lights a bit and ended up wobbling it out. The RR fielder grabbed the ball after juggling multiple times. 

In cricket, legends aren’t just born—they're built over years through moments of brilliance, resilience, and unmatched passion. One such moment unfolded in IPL 2025, when Virat Kohli, at the age of 36, showed the world why he’s still among the game’s elite. In Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Punjab Kings, Kohli, alongside Devdutt Padikkal, ran an extraordinary four runs—something almost unheard of in the T20 era. It wasn’t just a display of fitness, but a statement of intent from a seasoned warrior still playing with the hunger of a debutant.

In the return fixture against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were out for revenge after a disappointing show at the Chinnaswamy. PBKS began steadily but crumbled under pressure in the middle overs, allowing RCB to seize control. Bengaluru’s body language on the field spoke volumes about their hunger for victory. With sharp bowling and aggressive fielding, they slowly tightened their grip on the match and didn’t let go.

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The highlight of the chase came when Devdutt Padikkal smashed a shot to deep mid-wicket. Despite a strong fielding effort, both Padikkal and Kohli sprinted hard and completed four runs—setting social media abuzz. Kohli also contributed with a brilliant run-out of Nehal Wadhera earlier in the innings, proving that his reflexes and fitness remain elite. Moments like these continue to cement his legendary status in the world of cricket.

Watch the video;

Virat Kohli & Devdutt Padikkal runs 4 run in running between the wickets in this heat. 🥶

- King Kohli at 36 age with this Kind of fitness, This is Insane. 🙇🐐pic.twitter.com/QTF7klG1dV

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 20, 2025

RCB defeat PBKS by seven wickets

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a dominant seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 clash. Punjab Kings, after being put in to bat, posted a modest 157/6 in their 20 overs. Openers Priyansh Arya (22) and Prabhsimran Singh (33) gave a quick start, but RCB’s spinners, especially Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26), pulled things back effectively. Josh Inglis tried to anchor the innings with a brisk 29, while Shashank Singh remained unbeaten on 31. Punjab lost momentum in the middle overs, and despite Marco Jansen’s quick 25*, they couldn't finish strongly.

In reply, RCB lost Phil Salt early, but Virat Kohli took charge with a sublime unbeaten 73 off 54 balls. Devdutt Padikkal provided the perfect support, smashing 61 off just 35 deliveries. Their partnership of 103 runs put RCB in a commanding position. Though Rajat Patidar departed late in the chase, Jitesh Sharma’s cameo ensured RCB crossed the target with seven wickets in hand and seven balls to spare. With this win, RCB not only gained two crucial points but also continued their strong run in the tournament, while Punjab Kings were left to reassess their approach after another underwhelming performance.

The achievement of Devdutt Padikkal scoring his first 1000 IPL runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) placed him among only two Indian batters behind Virat Kohli for RCB. Padikkal accomplished his historic 1000 IPL runs for RCB against Rajasthan Royals when he appeared in their April 13 (Sunday) contest and scored 40 runs from 28 balls.

Padikkal spent three IPL seasons with RCB from 2019 through 2021, followed by Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, where he was acquired for Avesh Khan. The period that Padikkal spent in LSG produced only 38 runs from seven matches when his average was just 5.43.

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The challenging times seemed to bounce off Padikkal after his unexpected comeback to RCB, where he revived his game during IPL 2025. The right-hand batters have achieved 95 runs across six matches, maintaining a strike rate of 131.94, which demonstrates better performance than his 71.70 strike rate in the previous season.

Most runs for an Indian for RCB in IPL

8252 - Virat Kohli

1003 - Devdutt Padikkal*

985 - Rajat Patidar

937 - Dinesh Karthik

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During the latest match, Padikkal advanced ahead of Rajat Patidar (985 runs) to establish his position as RCB's second Indian run-scorer in IPL history. The legendary Virat Kohli sits in the top position with 8252 runs, as Padikkal follows him with 1003*, then comes Patidar with 985 before Dinesh Karthik brings up the fourth spot with 937.

Padikkal’s hard work and ability to acclimate to different challenges have proven successful at RCB while becoming an enhanced asset to the team’s batting options.

Royal Challengers Banglore are back to their home ground Chinnaswamy by winning two away games. RCB started their campaign in Kolkata, where they faced the defending champions, Kolkata, led by Ajinkiya Rahane. RCB also had a captain change, with Rajat Patidar chosen to lead the team. Rajat won the toss and elected to field first, where KKR made a decent score. RCB then chased the target and won their first game. 

Their second game was against Chennai Super Kings and that too at their ground, RCB hadn't won a game at Chepauk since 2008 it was 17 years of a gap but Rajat Patidar had different plans and thought of changing the history and they did where CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikead won the toss and chose to field first where RCB posted a humongous total of 190 plus runs. But the chase for CSK was mediocre and lost the match, RCB did the impossible thing beating CSK after 17 years. 

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RCB On Deep Trouble

 After their second game RCB reached to their home ground Chinnaswamy where their fans were waiting for them to welcome their team. The toss was won by Gujarat captain Subhman Gill who chose to field first. RCB started their batting but the start for them was cautious, even fans watching were shocked when they saw their king depart for 7 runs. Next to come was Devdutt Padikkal who opened his account with a boundary. 

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SIRAJ CLEANS UP PADIKKAL AT THE CHINNASWAMY. 🤯

- RCB 13/2 VS GT. pic.twitter.com/NYOOdcjctJ

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 2, 2025

Death. Taxes. Siraj demolishing off-stumps at the Chinnaswamy! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/DdqytAEZOr

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 2, 2025

pic.twitter.com/c9CHQH9c5w

— Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) April 2, 2025

But the next ball was peached by Mohammad Siraj striking the off stump of Devdutt Padikkal giving a beneficial reply by Siraj who is in great form. Siraj is showing his class where earlier when it was claimed that he was not effective with old ball session. It's been Siraj's home ground for 7 years but now playing against them gave a different feeling said by him in the post-match presentation. 

Karun Nair Hits Fourth Consecutive Century, Leads Vidarbha to Vijay Hazare Trophy Semi-Finals

Karun Nair really demonstrated his skills in the Vijay Hazare Trophy by hitting his fourth century in a row, which helped Vidarbha win comfortably against Rajasthan by nine wickets, during the quarter-finals. This amazing performance took place at the Motibaug Cricket Ground in Vadodara. By doing this, Nair made it into the record books. Mr. Nair is now only the third player from India and the fifth in the world to achieve four consecutive centuries in List A cricket.

A Historic Innings

Vidarbha was trying to reach a very big goal of 292 runs that Rajasthan had put up. Their game started nicely with Yash Rathod and Dhruv Shorey working together right at the start. They obtained a strong partnership of 92 runs. When Rathod got out, Nair came in to bat at the third spot and started doing a great job right from the start. Shorey, who also contributed a hundred in 114 balls, was very helpful--but it was Nair who really held the innings together. Nair reached his century in just 77 balls, striking 11 boundaries and clearing the ropes three times. His blistering knock culminated in an explosive finish as he hammered 24 runs off just five deliveries against Khaleel Ahmed, including three fours and two towering sixes. Vidarbha completed the chase in just 43.3 overs, securing their place in the semi-finals with a commanding performance.

An Unstoppable Force

An Unstoppable For After Yash Rathod got out, Nair came in to bat at third position and began scoring runs immediately. Vidarbha was trying to reach a tough total of 292 runs that Rajasthan had put up. With Dhruv Shorey at his side, who knocked a hundred off 114 balls, Nair really led the team's effort to chase down the score. At the beginning, the team did well at first because Rathod and Shorey made a strong 92-run stand together. Chattisgarh, helping Vidarbha dominate their Group D fixtures and advance to the knockouts with an unblemished record.

Notably, Nair broke a world record during the league stage, achieving the highest aggregate runs in List A cricket without being dismissed. His consistent contributions have been instrumental in Vidarbha’s campaign, earning him widespread acclaim as one of the tournament’s standout performers.

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- 112*(108).
- 44*(52).
- 163*(107).
- 111*(103).
- 112(101).
- 122*(82) in Quarterfinal.

Captain Karun Nair has 664 Average in this Vijay Hazare Trophy & taking his team in Semifinal - KARUN NAIR, 2.0..!!!! 🥶🫡 pic.twitter.com/hdxcC7eNG1

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) January 12, 2025

Most consecutive List-A centuries

Joining the Elite Club

Nair hit four centuries in a row and has now become part of a very unique group of cricket players who've done the same thing in List A cricket. Before him, in India, the only ones to accomplish this were Devdutt Padikkal during the 2020-21 season and Narayan Jagadeesan in the 2022-23 season. And when it comes to scoring five centuries in one Vijay Hazare Trophy season, Jagadeesan is still the best by himself.

Also scoring four straight centuries in List A matches--but not in India, were Kumar Sangakkara from Sri Lanka and Alviro Petersen from South Africa.

With Vidarbha now in the semi-finals, Nair’s form will be pivotal as they aim to lift the coveted Vijay Hazare Trophy. His extraordinary achievements have already cemented his place as one of the premier batsmen in domestic cricket this season. Fans and teammates alike will be hoping that Nair’s purple patch continues, propelling Vidarbha to ultimate glory.

As Vidarbha’s captain and talisman, Nair’s performances have transcended the boundaries of individual excellence, serving as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers and a testament to the power of determination and skill. The cricketing world watches eagerly to see what the next chapter holds in his remarkable journey.

Padikkal Shines in Vijay Hazare Trophy with a Stunning Century

After not doing too well in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Devdutt Padikkal really showed what he's capable of in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mr. Padikkal scored a fantastic century in the quarter-final against Baroda, marking a great comeback in domestic cricket. Starting the game with Mayank Agarwal for Karnataka, who was out of the game quickly scoring only six runs, Padikkal stepped up and led the charge in the match.

He formed a crucial partnership of 133 runs with Anis KV, who contributed 52 runs. Padikkal reached his century in 96 balls, finishing with a total of 102 runs off 99 deliveries, which included two sixes and 15 fours. His strike rate of 103.03 helped Karnataka set a solid foundation, and his performance was a highlight of the match.

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Padikkal's Consistency and Rise in List A Cricket

Padikkal just hit his ninth century in List A cricket and now he's obtained a total of 1,977 runs, averaging over 81. That's really wonderful. In 30 List A innings, he's managed to score 50 runs or more 20 times, showing he is a very trustworthy first position hitter. Even though he didn't do great in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, his amazing plays in the Vijay Hazare Trophy show he's ready to take on more challenges.

With how well he has been performing in the domestic games, it looks like Padikkal's going to get some wonderful chances in Indian cricket soon.

🚨 HUNDRED BY DEVDUTT PADIKKAL IN THE QUARTER FINALS OF VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/oRFuzcxwCz

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 11, 2025

Conclusion: A Promising Future Ahead for Padikkal

After having a rough time in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Devdutt Padikkal turned things around with an amazing hundred in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. This not only got him in form but also showed everyone he's really one of the brightest young stars India cricket might have. Mr. Padikkal did great against Baroda, showing he can do well again after a problem.

Padikkal's obtained an amazing List A record too, with a large amount of hundreds and a great batting average, making it clear he's quickly turning into a person who will help Indian cricket be great in the future. If he keeps going like this, he will surely get more opportunities to play in other countries, so we should all watch him closely to see what happens next.

Devdutt Padikkal Career Stats

Batting & Fielding

Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal, who was part of the squad in the recently held Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 in Australia, witnessed India losing the series 3-1. After the series, Padikkal decided to spend some days in Australia to relax and enjoy a holiday. During one of his outings, he visited a cricket store, where he had a heartwarming encounter with a young boy, which led to a touching moment.

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Padikkal noticed the boy excitedly searching for a new bat and cricket gear with his mother. The scene reminded him of his own childhood visits to cricket stores. Inspired by the memory, Padikkal decided to make the boy’s day even more special.

In a post on Instagram, Padikkal shared the story. He wrote, “Saw this little kid at the cricket store today with his mom, all excited, looking for a new bat and other gear. Reminded me of my childhood and how special these days at the store used to be. Offered to give him whatever he wanted on the day, hoping to make his day a little bit more special. Simple joys.”

Instagram story of Devdutt Padikkal 👌

- A great gesture, making young cricket fans happy. pic.twitter.com/rFOlcSJC1z

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 7, 2025

In the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Devdutt Padikkal played in the first Test match in Perth, where India won. He replaced Shubman Gill at number 3 in the batting order due to Gill's injury. Although Padikkal was part of the team, he was benched for the next match in Adelaide when Gill returned. Padikkal did not get a chance to play in the next four matches.

In his first innings at Perth, Padikkal was out for a duck after facing 23 balls. However, in the second innings, he looked much better, scoring 25 runs before getting out. Padikkal made his Test debut on March 7, 2024, in Dharamsala against England during India's home series. In his debut innings, he impressed everyone by scoring 65 runs.

There is still no clarity about Skipper Rohit Sharma's plans to travel to Australia. His wife recently delivered a baby so it is expected that he will leave soon and the exact date is still to be known. Thus it is most likely that he will also miss the series opener and Pacer Jasprit Bumrah will lead the side. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has no immediate plans to send Mohammed Shami to Australia.

Mohammed Shami makes a solid comeback to competitive cricket

The Team India Pacer Mohammed Shami made his return to competitive cricket almost after a year, he played a Ranji trophy game between Madhya Pradesh and Bengal in Indore. Pacer scalped four wickets in the first innings and three wickets in the second innings. Eventually, Bengal won the game by 11 runs. Meanwhile, Team Management suggests that Shami should play more domestic games before being included in the team again. This indicates that Shami might play for Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament, which starts in about a week.

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The India A Team led by Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to return to India in the next 24 hours. However, Devdutt Padikkal will not accompany them as Team India Management has decided to retain the batter for the senior team, which will compete in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against Australia over the next 50 days.

This decision has to be taken due to injuries and the unavailability of two key players. Top Order batter Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the series opener as he fractured his thumb during a simulation match at WACA. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who stayed back in India for the birth of his second child is also unlikely to be available for the First Test. KL Rahul also had an injury concern after being hit on the elbow, however, some good news from the camp is that KL Rahul batted during the Three-Day match simulation at  WACA on Sunday (17 November).

Devdutt Padikkal showed some resilience against Australia A

Padikkal recorded scores of 36, 88, 26, and 1 in his four recent innings against the Australia A team. Although these performances might not normally earn him a place in the senior national team, the management thinks his experience and knowledge of Australian conditions make him a good choice as a backup batter. Padikkal has been featured in the only Test against England this year. He has featured in T20Is as well.

Lucknow Super Giants have made an introduction to their IPL stint with a bang by consecutively qualifying for playoffs two times. After the edition’s auction, we can see the squad’s management get a significant revamp for their coaching staff or add some emerging players.

Primarily, LSG have excellent depth and variety in their all-rounder section for IPL 2024. With the optimal mix of experience and emergent players, here is a list of the top four players from the Lucknow Super Giants team.

KL Rahul

KL Rahul has become the face of LSG’s performance thanks to his aggressive batting approach and captaincy. Despite a setback from injury last season, Rahul’s comeback promises to strengthen his team’s batting order. Rahul is in top form after a fantastic performance in the previous World Cup and is ready to continue his momentum in the IPL. With 4163 runs in 118 matches, his ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when necessary makes him an essential asset for the Lucknow Super Giants.

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran would put on the shoes of the team’s vice-captain position, replacing the prominent Indian all-rounder, Krunal Pandya. The Trinidadian wicketkeeper batter was recognised for his powerful batting and outstanding wicket-keeping abilities. He established himself as a critical character in the worldwide Twenty20 circuit. In his previous edition, he scored 358 runs, including two half-centuries, at an excellent strike rate of 172.94.

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Devdutt Padikkal

Devdutt Padikkal, a swanky top-order left-handed batter, made a reshuffle from his previous squad, Rajasthan Royals and with a whooping sum of INR 7.75 Crore, he has entered his third IPL franchise, Lucknow Super Giants. Ever since his 2020 debut, he has made 1520 runs off 57 matches, with an impressive strike of 125.4, including nine half-centuries and one century. It will be interesting to watch the batter from Karnataka team up with his fellow state-team batter and captain, KL Rahul, and how he starts his new IPL team stint with a bang.

Shamar Joseph

Shamar Joseph got off to an impeccable cricketing start following his unforgettable debut performance for the Caribbean team against Australia. He became a global sensation when, despite an injured foot, he took seven wickets in the final innings to lead the West Indies to a surprising eight-run victory at the Gabba in the second Test of a drawn series. As his performance implies, Shamar Joseph is no doubt a viable substitute for Mark Wood to contribute significantly to the LSG’s bowling assault and make his first IPL outing memorable.