Only a couple of matches left before the conclusion of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Cricket fans across the globe were thoroughly entertained through the tournament, packed with multiple high-octane clashes. Along with high-scoring chases of neck-to-neck battles, IPL 2025 has sparked controversies multiple times because of umpires' decisions. There have been at least 5 occasions when an umpire's call causes cricketers or fans to fume. Let's discuss all five of them below;

Mitchell Starc No Ball

A no-ball call from the umpire during a super over between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad raised multiple questions. The umpire gave a no-ball call due to Mitchell Starc's back foot landing beyond the return crease. It was the fourth delivery of the super over. Cricket fans fumed because they alleged that in an over of Mumbai Indians' bowler Vignesh Puthur, the same thing happened, but then the umpire did not make any call. 

Ishan Kishan's wicket in a bizarre manner:

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Ishan Kishan came to the center of controversies when he decided to walk off even before the umpire made his call. The match was between Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians, and Ishan's incident happened on a Deepak Chahar over. The SRH batter tried to push the ball down the leg side but could not make contact. Then, all of a sudden, Kishan started to walk back to the dugout, and after some hesitation, the umpire raised his finger. Later, it found that there was no connection between the ball and bat. 

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No timer on the screen

When Chennai Super Kings batter Dewald Brevis asked the umpire to apply DRS after consulting with Ravindra Jadeja, his batting partner at the non-striking end, the umpire clearly denied the CSK batter's request to apply DRS. According to the umpire, the 15-second time frame to make a decision for DRS had expired. But, surprisingly, there was no timer on the giant screen that indicated the countdown. Experienced batters like Ravindra Jadeja were in disbelief by the decision from the umpire. 

Shubman Gill's controversial run-out:

Gujarat Titans skipper lost his cool when the umpire ruled him dismissed for a run-out. It was clear that Gill was well outside of the safe line, but the question was how the bails had dislodged—a direct impact by the ball or by the gloves of SRH keeper Heinrich Klaasen? Later, it was discovered that it was Klaasen's gloves that removed the bails from timber. 

Rohit Sharma's LBW

The match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) was at its initial stage; the 2nd over of the first innings was underway. On the fourth delivery of that over, Farooqi's delivery went straight to hit the Rohit Sharma's pad, and the on-field umpire's decision was out. After a chat with opening partner Rickelton, Rohit decided to go for a review. The field umpire's decision was overturned after DRS, and that sparked controversy among some of the cricket fans.

The 65th match of IPL 2025 was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad team. In this match, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by a margin of 42 runs and registered a spectacular victory. With this, the Bangalore team has suffered a huge loss and now their hopes of remaining in the top 2 have also suffered a major setback. In this match, Bangalore had a target of 232 runs. In response, the Bangalore team could score only 189 runs.

Talking about this match, Sunrisers Hyderabad team, who came to bat first, scored 231 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. In which Abhishek Sharma scored 34 runs in 17 balls and Travis Head scored 17 runs in 10 balls. After this, Ishan Kishan played an unbeaten innings of 94 runs in 48 balls which included 7 fours and five sixes. After this Henry Klaasen scored 24 runs in 13 balls and Aniket Verma scored 26 runs in 9 balls. From Royal Challengers Bangalore team, Romario Shepherd took two wickets by giving 14 runs in two overs.

RCB batsmen flopped in run chase except Kohli-Salt

Virat Kohli gave a fast start to Royal Challengers Bangalore team which came to chase the target of 232 runs given by Hyderabad. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt made a brilliant partnership of 80 runs in 42 balls for the first wicket in which Virat Kohli scored 43 runs in 25 balls which included 7 fours and a six. Apart from this Phil Salt played an innings of 62 runs in 32 balls. But the innings fell apart completely after his dismissal.

From the Royal Challengers Bangalore team, Mayank Agarwal scored 11 runs in 10 balls, Rajat Patidar scored 18 runs in 16 balls, Jitesh Sharma scored 24 runs in 15 balls and no batsman could play a big innings and Royal Challengers Bangalore team had to face a big defeat in this match. From the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, captain Pat Cummins took three wickets for 28 runs in four overs. Ishan Malinga took two wickets for 37 runs in four overs.

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Twitter reactions after SRH wins 65th match of IPL 2025

Orange army aate Tsunami 💪#RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/SemZMcZgtm

— RTR (@naaccountnaistm) May 23, 2025

Ishan Kishan trying hard to help Mumbai get into the Top 2 spot💀 pic.twitter.com/ZMtCRkDZmn

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 23, 2025

RCB ki bayam ante ento chupichedhi meme @SunRisers 🫡🥳🤝🥵🥵 @patcummins30#RCBvSRH
Rt for bayam 😂😂 best edit pic.twitter.com/4icPc0n548

— TIRU🦁 (@heyrangule) May 23, 2025

Manifesting that these two marry each other on 4th June pic.twitter.com/TfS2Ez7SgW

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 23, 2025

Kavya Maran watching SRH bat like peak SRH after they got eliminated from the Tournament 💔 pic.twitter.com/8KkmmImwQa

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 23, 2025

High Voltage Match#RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/jyubmI4dZ0

— Gopinath 🧡 (@NavvutuUndandi) May 23, 2025

Only Virat Kohli and Rajnigandha can paint Lucknow Red pic.twitter.com/sU4sEV1OAh

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 23, 2025

Same energy #RCBvsSRH pic.twitter.com/Xrzw4tXM23

— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) May 23, 2025

Mumbai Indians need RCB to lose to get the Top 2 spot 🗣

Pure MI blood Ishan Kishan-
"Say no more" pic.twitter.com/YMhpLMxQ5i

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 23, 2025

Travis Head

In 2024 In 2025 pic.twitter.com/vbX7ZLbvNx

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 23, 2025

In the 43rd match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured their third win of the season by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by five wickets. Chennai Super Kings have suffered their seventh defeat of this season, and at present, Chennai Super Kings are in 10th position in the points table. In this match, Chennai Super Kings had set a target of 155 runs in front of the Hyderabad team. In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved the target in 18.4 overs at the loss of five wickets.

The Chennai Super Kings were batting first in this match. Batting first, Chennai Super Kings had a very bad start, and on the very first ball of the match, opener Sheikh Rashid got caught by Abhishek Sharma in the slip off Mohammad Shami's ball without opening the account. After this, Sam Curran was also out on the ball of Harshal Patel after scoring just 9 runs.

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The young Mumbai-born batter played an innings of 30 runs in 19 balls, which included six fours. Ravindra Jadeja, who came to bat at number four, played an innings of 21 runs in 17 balls and was bowled by Kamindu Mendis. Brevis, who is playing his first match for Chennai Super Kings today, played an innings of 42 runs in 25 balls with the help of one four and four sixes. Apart from this, Shivam Dubey played an innings of 12, and Deepak Hooda played an innings of 22 runs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad make it look easy against struggling Chennai Super Kings

From the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, Harshal Patel took four wickets for 28 runs in four overs. Apart from this, Jaydev Unadkat took 2 wickets for 21 runs. Cummins took two wickets for 21 runs. Mendis and Shami also got one wicket each. Ishan Kishan played a brilliant innings in the run chase. Chasing the target of 155 runs given by Chennai Super Kings, and with 6 wickets in hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad did not have a good start, and Abhishek Sharma was out without opening his account on the ball of Khalil Ahmed.

Travis Head scored 19 runs in 16 balls, but he too was bowled by Anshul Kamboj. After this, Ishan Kishan played a brilliant innings of 44 runs in 34 balls, which included five fours and a six. Aniket Verma scored 19 runs in 19 balls. Mendis, who also took a brilliant catch, played an unbeaten innings of 32 runs in 22 balls, which included three fours. Nitish Kumar Reddy also scored 19 runs.

Twitter reactions after SRH wins 43th match of IPL 2025

#SRH : Won the Match ❤️🏏
After a long time Kavya Maran will get happiness on her face ❤️

Please do like if you are a true fan of Kavya Maran ❤️#SRHvsCSK #CSKvsSRH #KavyaMaran #PahalgamTerroristAttack pic.twitter.com/cmvlr2a7ze

— Awanish Mishra (@Awanishmishra15) April 25, 2025

First Win Against CSK at Chepauk.

Broke All The Myths.

Bowled-Out Dhoni's CSK.

First Allout of CSK in IPL2025.

SRH Won Its Crucial Game.

Eliminated CSK in IPL2025.

The New Hydra & Orange Blood Since 2024. @SunRisers 🧡#CSKvsSRH pic.twitter.com/gEo26XXByV

— Johnnie Walker 🏏 (@Johnnie5ir) April 25, 2025

Srh : Adi meeku CSK emo maku CheeSK #CSKvsSRH pic.twitter.com/K1BfuMQ1e9

— Jathin Reddy (@kohlireddy10) April 25, 2025

Bookmark lu chestarraa Bookmark lu 🤘

SRH broke the myth and eliminated CSK from the season🧑‍🎤 #CSKvsSRH https://t.co/5c1a697WI8 pic.twitter.com/3TNtKuAnCB

— Johnnie Walker 🏏 (@Johnnie5ir) April 25, 2025

*MI Won the match against CSK*

~ CSK va jeichi 3 varusham aavudhunu solringa, Oru match dhana jeichitu potum 😸 pic.twitter.com/4XV3ldZk7L

— Video Memes (@VideoMemes_VM) April 20, 2025

What A Day Man 🚬🍻

•SRH owned CSK at Chepauk 🔥
•Chuckerana got brutally exposed 😭😭😭
•Thala poor captainship lost CSK the match 🤡
•Ambati Rayudu crying in commentary box 💉
•CSK fans meltdown on X#CSKvsSRH #SRHvsCSK pic.twitter.com/CFsmowDSGl

— Supratik45 (@loyalfan45rohit) April 25, 2025

Srh defeated csk 🔥🔥#srhvscsk #hyderabad #SunrisersHyderabad #dhoni pic.twitter.com/eiFEh4GlcF

— COC (@Controversyy3) April 5, 2024

#CSKvSRH

CSK players to SRH players " jo tera haal tha wo mera haal hai , ish haal se haal mila " 🙊🙊 pic.twitter.com/oYgFfAWvO2

— himanshi ♡ (@me__himanshi) April 25, 2025

Pat Cummins
- broke the 8-year opening match losing streak
- first SRH captain to beat CSK at Chepauk Stadiumpic.twitter.com/hbzSk5j7va

— Chakri Goud 🧡🦅 (@Chakrigoud2211) April 25, 2025

#Csk is Officially Out from Playoffs Race pic.twitter.com/sTcSXb0WVr

— Addicted To Memes (@Addictedtomemez) April 25, 2025

Csk lost kya pic.twitter.com/0uqAdClrDz

— 𝕏 /🥷🏽 (@Prateekbuzz) April 25, 2025

The 2025 IPL season has already provided plenty of thrilling cricket, with players showcasing remarkable performances across all facets of the game. One notable statistic that has captured attention is the number of dismissals effected by wicket-keepers. As we delve into this aspect, we highlight those players who have made a significant impact behind the stumps, contributing to their team's success with impressive wicket-keeping displays.

Interestingly, while many of these wicket-keepers are in the "0-5 range" for dismissals, their contributions have still been highly influential. Despite the relatively modest dismissal count, these players have demonstrated exceptional skills and composure behind the stumps, making them standout performers in IPL 2025. Their ability to read the game and execute key dismissals has played a pivotal role in their team's performance so far.

Top Dismissals in IPL 2025: Most dismissals for Rishabh Pant so far

• 5 - Rishabh Pant*
• 4 - Ishan Kishan 
• 4 - Quinton De Kock 
• 4 - Rachin Ravindra

1. Rishabh Pant (5 dismissals)

Rishabh Pant leads the list with 5 dismissals, continuing to establish himself as one of the most dynamic wicketkeepers in the IPL. While he's renowned for his aggressive batting, Pant has not let his wicketkeeping skills take a backseat. His performances behind the stumps have been crucial to his team's strategy. Whether it’s a quick stumping, a sharp catch, or a timely run-out opportunity, Pant has been consistently on point throughout the season. Known for his swashbuckling batting, Pant has proven to be a reliable wicketkeeper, making valuable contributions with the gloves and enhancing his team's performance.

2. Ishan Kishan (4 dismissals)

Ishan Kishan, the talented wicketkeeper-batter, has stood out in IPL 2025 with his all-around performance. With 4 dismissals so far, he has proven his worth behind the stumps as well as with the bat. His quick reflexes and ability to secure crucial dismissals have been vital to his team's performances. Known for his power-hitting at the top, Kishan has consistently delivered behind the stumps, making important contributions in the field while often going unnoticed.

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3. Quinton de Kock (4 dismissals)

South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock continues to impress with his all-around skills in IPL 2025. With 4 dismissals so far, de Kock has proven to be a dependable asset for his team. His sharp reflexes and cricketing acumen make him a constant threat to opposing batters. Known for his composure under pressure, de Kock’s ability to execute stunning stumpings and catches has been a key factor in strengthening his team's fielding.

4. Rachin Ravindra (4 dismissals)

Rachin Ravindra, one of world cricket's most promising young talents, has made a mark in the 2025 IPL season with his all-rounder skills. The New Zealand cricketer has been impressive behind the stumps, recording 4 dismissals so far. Despite being new to the IPL, Ravindra’s quick reflexes and calm demeanor as a wicketkeeper have stood out. His performances behind the stumps demonstrate his readiness to rise to the occasion, with his key dismissals playing a crucial role in giving his team an edge over the opposition.

The BCCI has officially released the central contracts for the 2024–25 season, effective from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. These contracts are categorized into four distinct grades—A+, A, B, and C—based on a player’s consistency, performance, and overall value to the team across formats. This classification system helps identify top-tier talent and recognizes the importance of players in shaping India’s cricketing future.

Among the most significant highlights of the announcement are the shifts in player placements across the contract grades. Promotions, omissions, and surprising inclusions have sparked widespread discussions among fans and analysts. The list not only reflects current form but also hints at the selectors’ long-term vision. These changes are expected to influence team dynamics and individual player motivation moving forward into a crucial year of Indian cricket.

1. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan Return to Central Contracts

Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are back on the BCCI’s central contracts after missing out last year because of a lack of commitment to domestic cricket, instead having chosen to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Iyer, who is the leading run-scorer in India's Champions Trophy-winning run, has been handed a Grade B contract with ₹ 3 crore in annual retainers. With the likes of Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik firmly setting themselves up as India's wicket-keepers, Kishan has been handed a Grade C contract worth ₹ 1 crore, quite rightly, in this author's opinion. Both players will now be pleased to have been rewarded in the BCCI's contracts, and again, as demonstrated by Iyer's example, will surely be further incentivized to better balance the potential commitments of the IPL vs. IPL.

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2. Rishabh Pant Promoted to Grade A

Due to Rishabh Pant’s continued success in all three formats of the game, he upgraded from a Grade B Contract to a Grade A Contract worth ₹ 5 crore in annual retainers. He now sits in category A with the likes of Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj. Pant’s aggressive batting and sharp glovework, especially after his remarkable recovery from a life-threatening car accident in 2022, have solidified his position as a key asset for India.

3. Elite Players Remain in Grade A+ 

The upper echelon remains the same, Grade A+, as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravindra Jadeja are all still in Grade A+ at ₹7 crore a year. Bumrah is the only player in this group that plays all three formats, as Sharma, Kohli, and Jadeja are on a retirement spree following India's T20 World Cup victory in 2024. But the fact that they are retained highlights their undeniable role in Indian cricket. 

4. Introduction of New Faces in Grade C

The BCCI has included a few young talents in the central contracts, which included Dhruv Jurel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Abhishek Sharma. All of these players have impressed in their domestic circuits and the IPL, so each of them has a central contract at Grade C (₹1 crore). I view this as an important step forward for the BCCI, for all of these players have obtained their first contracts with the national board, and it shows India is investing in its players as it seeks to fill the talent pool with a healthy crop of players for the future. 

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5. Discontinuation of Fast-Bowling Contracts and Questions on A+ Relevance:

The BCCI has withdrawn its fast bowling contracts (not just Bumrah, but Akash Deep and Umran Malik, etc.), and Akash Deep is the only player in Grade C. There should be some concern over the depth of India's fast bowling stocks. Also, there is a discussion on the relevance of the A+ itself, with three of the four (Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja) no longer playing T20I's.

These talking points highlight the BCCI’s balance between rewarding established stars, reintegrating disciplined players, and investing in emerging talent while addressing structural questions about contract categories.

Ishan Kishan made his first return to the Wankhede Stadium after joining Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for IPL 2025, ending a long stint with the Mumbai Indians (MI). The Indian Premier League, often known for its glamorous and high-stakes nature, is equally rich in emotions—on and off the field. Ishan’s appearance in the orange SRH jersey at his former home ground added a sentimental touch to the match.

Unfortunately, the homecoming didn’t go as planned for Ishan Kishan, who managed to score just 2 runs before being stumped by Ryan Rickelton. He had started his IPL 2025 campaign with a blistering century but has struggled with consistency in the matches that followed. The game on April 17 ended in a thrilling win for Mumbai Indians. After the match, during the customary handshake, Ishan walked up to Nita Ambani and greeted her warmly, receiving a gentle pat on the cheek in return—an emotional moment that reflected his deep connection with the franchise he once represented.

The MI vs SRH clash was further intensified by the unpredictable nature of the Wankhede pitch. SRH posted a modest total of 162/5, and despite the average target, the match remained competitive. Mumbai Indians eventually chased down the score, making Ishan’s return to his old ground bittersweet, marked by nostalgia, a tough outing with the bat, and an emotional post-match exchange.

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Nita Ambani with former MI Boy, Ishan Kishan 🌟 pic.twitter.com/EFPCpk18iC

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 17, 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad have jolted thier playoffs qualifiaction chances

To stay in the hunt for the IPL 2025 playoffs, Sunrisers Hyderabad need to win at least six of their remaining seven league games. Securing 16 points would place them in strong contention for a top-four finish. However, simply winning may not be enough. SRH must focus on achieving dominant wins to improve their Net Run Rate (NRR), which often plays a deciding role when multiple teams are tied on points.

In addition to winning matches, SRH must address their inconsistency, particularly in the batting department. While their bowling unit has delivered promising performances, the batters have struggled to provide reliable support. To turn their season around, the team needs a more balanced showing from both ends. Every player’s contribution will be vital as the team enters a decisive phase. By building momentum through consistent performances and improving their NRR along the way, Sunrisers Hyderabad can still carve out a path to the playoffs, even after a shaky start to their campaign.

The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium produced a moment of sheer comedy, thanks to SRH's Ishan Kishan. While fielding close to the boundary, Kishan lost the ball in a side-splitting mishap that left players and spectators in stitches. The incident, which happened during the 27th game of the season, soon became a viral sensation, highlighting the lighter side of cricket.

When the ball hurtled towards the boundary, Kishan rushed to catch it to save SRH some runs. But the white cricket ball fell on a sponsor mat close to the boundary, which was painted white with white writing on it. Kishan, clearly taken aback, stared everywhere wildly, with no idea where the ball had fallen, even though it was only a couple of feet away. The stadium's signage boards, one of which was for "Willow," framed the scene as the crowd laughed. The moment underscored how even little things, such as the sponsorship mat design, can pose surprising issues on the field.

Typical of SRH batters problems, Ishan Kishan could not spot the ball!#IPL2025pic.twitter.com/OWpCWuwXjZ

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) April 12, 2025

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Kishan's error occurred in a game that was of critical importance to SRH, who were trying to defend a fighting total against a formidable Punjab Kings team. SRH under Pat Cummins has had a patchy season, with a poor batting effort in the Powerplay and a wobbly pace attack. Punjab Kings, under captain Shreyas Iyer, were trying to take advantage of SRH's weaknesses with their well-balanced team featuring Glenn Maxwell and Arshdeep Singh.

Ishan Kishan has shown blowing hot and cold

Despite a recent fielding lapse, Ishan Kishan continues to shine as one of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top performers in IPL 2025. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has played 6 matches so far, scoring 127 runs at an impressive strike rate of 176.38. His highest score this season is a brilliant unbeaten 106*, showcasing his ability to dominate bowling attacks. With an average of 31.75, one century, 13 fours, and 6 sixes to his name, Kishan’s aggressive style has been a major asset for SRH.

 Supported by the team’s management, he has formed a strong core in the batting lineup alongside Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. While his recent on-field confusion added a light-hearted moment to the season, Kishan’s current form and experience make it likely he’ll bounce back swiftly as SRH pushes to stay competitive in the tournament.

Exclusion from BCCI Central contract to a new dawn at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ishan Kishan has witnessed a lot only at the age of 26. The wicketkeeper-batter, who recently scored a ton for SRH, had named top 5 IPL openers in an interview with whome he'll love to go for a long standing innings. Ishan named indian cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag as his favourite opener, but not Virat Kohli. 

A small part of the interview has created attention and notable numbers of engagement from the cricket lovers where we can see Ishan naming his favourite openers names. One of his likeable opener from the present generation is Avishek Sharma, who is the current teammate of Kishan in the SRH camp, and another current generation opener with whome Ishan would like to creat a solid pair is Shubman Gill. Other than Gill and Sharma, The Mumbai born batter has choose Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma as his most-liked opening batter. 

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But the schoking part in the footage is that, Ishan did not name Virat Kohli as his favourite opener. Virat Kohli cemented his legacy mainly as a number 3 batter for team India, but when the team, it can be Team India or Royal Challengers Bangalore, needed him the most, Kohli played at various positions including as an innings opener.  

According to stats provided by ESPN Cricinfo, Virat in IPL scored 4,411 runs as an opening batsman, comparably higher than when he batted at number 3 (2,815 runs) or number 4 (376 runs) in the Indian Premier League. So, when Ishan Kishan summed up his list of top 5 openers containing active players like Rohit, Avishek and Gill but not Virat, it was schoking for may cricket followers. 

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Ishan Kishan was in the centre of all discussions for his flying innings against the Rajasthan Royals. He came as a number 3 batter of Hyderabad and played an unbeaten 106-run innings only for 47 runs, strike rate 225.53. The innings was decorated with 11 boundaries and 6 over boundaries. The innings played by Ishan Kishan, proved decisive as Rajasthan Royals went all-out with their arsenal to chase down a mammoth 287-run target put by Sunrisers Hyderabad on board in the first innings of the match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on March 23 (Sunday), but could score only 242/6 in 20 overs. 

The SunRisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants (SRH vs LSG) match is ready for the seventh game of the IPL 2025, while Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium (Hyderabad) will host it on Thursday evening (March 27). Here, we are going through the Dream11 top captains and vice-captains for the fixture. 

IPL 2025, Match 7: SRH vs LSG Probable XIs

SunRisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing 11: Travis Head/Adam Zampa (Impact Sub), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Pat Cummins (Captain), Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel

IPL 2025, Match 7: SRH vs LSG Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Captain's choices

Travis Head: While SRH have the most dangerous batting line-up, Aussie cricketer Travis Head plays the crucial starter role for his team, which exactly matches with his batting character. While the IPL 2024 runners-up SRH started the IPL 2025 with the second-highest IPL total, Head set up the status with his firing 67 off 31 balls with nine fours and three sixes. 

Mitchell Marsh: Despite playing the IPL 2025 only as a batter due to his recovery process from his injury, Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh highly impressed with the bat during LSG's first game in the IPL 2025, where the opener recorded his joint fastest T20 50 runs in 21 balls and scored 72 off 36 balls with six fours and six sixes to provide a solid start for his team. 

Nicholas Pooran: Caribbean cricketer Nicholas Pooran is one of the busiest T20 cricketers at present, as he holds the most T20 runs record since 2024 with a massive 190+ sixes, as he is one of the most dangerous T20 batters at present. In their season opener, while Pooran was dropped early, he punished the Delhi Capitals with his 75 off 30 balls with six fours and seven sixes. 

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Top 3 Vice-captain's choices

Ishan Kishan: What a stunning comeback for Ishan Kishan as he slammed the first century in the IPL 2025 by scoring 106 not out off 47 balls with 11 fours and six sixes to guide SRH to the second-highest total in IPL history. Now, the left-handed batter has to prove his improvement by performing consistently. 

Shardul Thakur: After remaining unsold in the mega auctions, Shardul Thakur is outstanding. After his incredible domestic cricket season as an all-rounder, Thakur has joined LSG as a replacement and picked up two wickets in his first over of the IPL 2025. Despite bowling well in his two overs, Thakur was not allowed to complete his quota, and LSG suffered a surprise one-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals. So, the importance of Thakur for LSG was very clear in their season opener. 

Heinrich Klaasen: South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen is now one of the most dangerous middle-order batters, who is popular for his incredible consistency with the bat, along with powerful hits. In their first game of the IPL 2025, while SRH recorded the second-highest IPL total, Klaasen had an effective cameo of 34 off 14 balls with five fours and one six. 

Ishan Kishan, a wicketkeeper-batter for Team India, seems to cast a shadow on Rizwan Mohammad of Pakistan for his constant appealing. Kishan spoke with Anil Chaudhary, a former umpire, and went on to suggest that someone’s level of appeal can get so extreme that the umpire will give the player out even if they shouldn’t.

‘No, these days umpires are wiser,’ Kishan said on a separate occasion. He adds, In my opinion, appealing from behind the stumps needs to be done appropriately; however, umpires might also get fed up with far too many appeals in such a way that people are forced to stop trusting genuine calls. ‘I think umpires have gotten smarter. There are too many unnecessary appeals, where if a player is clearly out, then there could be a chance they are given as not out. It's best to make an appeal only when there's huge confidence so even the umpires trust such judgment,’ Kishan noted. He commented that if he were to become styled like Rizwan, the men in blue may not even think before making the decisions.

Umpire Anil Chauhdary & Ishan Kishan making fun of Rizwan.

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This discussion highlights the contrasting approach of players like Dhoni behind the stumps, where appeal after such a standard appeal was granted with such precision, further heightened by the fact that they're rather deep breaths of not dealing with Rizwan over appeals. While Dhoni’s appeals were well calculated, some, like Rizwan, have claims that end up making life tough for officials.

Kishan acknowledged umpiring’s pros and concurred that some umpires are quite respected, but others need to do better. He encouraged new umpires to be firm with their judgment calls and not give in to loud appeals or other outside influences.

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“A few particular umpires are rather comforting to watch in a game, but I think new umpires as a whole need to step up their confidence levels, because at times there is too much second-guessing. If they think a batter is out, they should not need to think twice before raising the finger,” he further stated.