Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in another IPL 2025 Match 51, happening on May 2, 2025, at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, in a potential playoff match-up, as we have GT under the captaincy of Shubman Gill playing SRH under the captaincy of Pat Cummins! 

Narendra Modi Stadium Stats & Records 

• Total Matches Played: 39
• Matches Won Batting First: 18
• Matches Won Batting Second: 21
• Highest Total: 243/5 Punjab Kings vs. Gujarat Titans (2025) 
• Lowest Total: 89 all out Gujarat Titans vs. Delhi
• Highest Successful Chase: 207/7 Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Gujarat Titans (2024)
• Lowest Total 130/8 Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Titans (2024)
• The average 1st innings score -172
• The average 2nd innings score is 165

The Ahmedabad pitch is a well-balanced surface, favoring batters a little at the start with pace and bounce and slowing down later, favoring spinners through the middle overs. Chasing has been competitive for the teams, where teams have won 33 times and batting first has won 32 times.

Also Read: IPL 2025: GT vs SRH Match 51 - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather & Pitch Report

Ahmedabad's weather on May 2, 2025, will likely be warm, with temperatures between 33–37°C (91–99°F) and humidity around 50–60% in the evening. The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium could possibly be a good batting surface in the beginning but may assist spinners as the match moves out of the powerplay phase. Dew could also be a factor in the second innings, potentially making the batting conditions easier for the chasing side.

GT vs SRH: Match Preview

The Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, just won their last match, Match 19 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, by 7 wickets, thanks to wickets from Mohammed Siraj (4/17) and a score of 61* from Gill. In total, GT has 6 wins from their 9 matches to date and is reliant on their batters (Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Shubman Gill) and their bowling (Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna) being suited to the conditions in Ahmedabad. In their return match, Pat Cummins is leading Sunrisers Hyderabad on a tough stretch, with 3 wins from 9 matches. SRH relied on players Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen for runs, and Harshal Patel and Shami led a dangerous bowling group. SRH’s recent form is shaky, but their desire for retribution could make this a tight contest against GT’s home advantage.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in an exciting IPL 2025 Match 50 on May 1, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The match is set to start at 7:30 PM IST, with RR (Riyan Parag at the helm) facing MI (Hardik Pandya in charge) in a match that could have playoff implications!

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Stats and Records  

• Total Matches: 60
• Batting 1st Won: 21
• Batting 2nd Won: 39
• Highest Total: 217/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2023
• Lowest Total: 59 all out by Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023
• Highest Run-chase: 217/6 in 20 overs by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2023
• Lowest Total Defended: 144/6 by Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2013
• Average 1st Innings Score: 162
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 148

Jaipur has a fast pitch at the start when batsmen tend to do well with the ball at the correct pace, and the pitch does slow down a little as the game progresses, allowing spinners to get some grip and consistency in the middle overs. Chasing has been a better option here; teams have won 37 times chasing compared to 24 wins batting first.

Also Read: IPL 2025: RR vs MI Match 50 - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather & Pitch Report

On May 1, 2025, the weather in Jaipur is forecasted to be warm, with temperatures in the range of 34–38°C (93–100°F) and humidity around 40–50% in the evening. Sawai Mansingh Stadium's pitch will most likely also provide a good batting surface initially but will possibly assist spinners as the game crawls past the initial powerplay. Dew may also be a factor in the 2nd innings that may help a chasing team by making the batting conditions easier. 

RR vs MI: Match Preview

Rajasthan Royals, captained by Riyan Parag, are coming off a dominant 8-wicket win against the Gujarat Titans, where Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 101* from 38 balls stole the show. RR had a mixed season with 4 wins from 10 matches; the batting lineup is dependent on Yashasvi Jaiswal , Suryavanshi , and Parag. The bowling lineup, led by Jofra Archer, with Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana providing spinning options, is more suited to Jaipur's conditions, with Sandeep Sharma adding experience if needed. The Mumbai Indians, under Hardik Pandya, are in excellent form, having won 5 matches consecutively and sitting second in the standings. MI's batting lineup of Suryakumar Yadav and Ryan Rickelton, with an explosive batting attack, also possesses Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult as the bowlers that augment their bowling strategy. The MI team is riding the momentum of their recent string of victories, but the Rajasthan faction has home advantage and may be able to make it a closer contest than expected.

IPL 2025's Match 49 sees the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Chennai (India) on April 30, 2025, at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. CSK, captained by MS Dhoni, will go head-to-head with PBKS, captained by Shreyas Iyer.

Chepauk Stadium Stats and Records 

• Total Matches: 90
• Batting 1st Won: 51
• Batting 2nd Won: 39
• Highest Total: 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals in 2010
• Lowest Total: 70 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2019
• Highest Run-chase: 213/4 in 19.3 overs by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/8 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2008
• Average 1st Innings Score: 164
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

The Chepauk pitch is spinner-friendly, providing grip and turn, especially in the second innings. Historically, spinners have done better than pacers, so spin bowling becomes a major component of matches at this ground.

Also Read: IPL 2025: CSK vs PBKS Match 49 - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather & Pitch Report

On April 30, 2025, the weather in Chennai will be hot and humid, with the temperature varying from 35–40°C (95–104°F) and humidity between 70–80% in the evening. The M.A. Chidambaram Stadium would tend to be dry, and the conditions would favor spinners later in the match. The pitch would slow down with time, and batting becomes tough later in the day, particularly in the second innings. Dew could also come into play during the second innings, which might help the chasing side by making batting conditions better.

CSK vs PBKS: Match Preview

Chennai Super Kings, led by MS Dhoni, hope to bank upon their solid home record at Chepauk despite a poor IPL 2025 season. CSK has not been consistent, with only two wins from nine games, and is returning after a four-match losing streak, including an 18-run loss to PBKS in Match 22. Their batting depends on old hands Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Shivam Dube, with depth coming from all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. CSK's spin-prone bowling setup comprising Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad is apt to suit Chepauk's conditions, while pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed aim to exploit early movement.

Punjab Kings, under Shreyas Iyer, have had a patchy season so far with five wins, three defeats, and one no-result from nine matches, making them playoff contenders. PBKS have a high-scoring batting unit comprising explosive batsmen Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, and Glenn Maxwell. Their bowling squad, featuring pacers Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Lockie Ferguson, and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, must fit into Chepauk's spin-friendly surroundings. PBKS have beaten CSK in their last five games, including the rout in Mullanpur, so they go in with good confidence. 

Match 47 of the IPL 2025 is going to see the Rajasthan Royals, captained by Sanju Samson, take on the Gujarat Titans, captained by Shubman Gill, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India, on April 28, 2025, with a 7:30 PM IST start. This highly anticipated evening clash will feature two quality teams aiming for pivotal and critical league points, and we expect an intense match!

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Stats and Records  

• Total Matches: 59
• Batting 1st Won: 21
• Batting 2nd Won: 38
• Highest Total: 217/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2023
• Lowest Total: 59 all out by Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023
• Highest Run-chase: 217/6 in 20 overs by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2023
• Lowest Total Defended: 144/6 by Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2013
• Average 1st Innings Score: 162
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 148

Also Read: IPL 2025: RR vs GT Match 47 - A Head to Head breakdown

RR vs GT: Weather and Pitch Report

The weather in Jaipur on the 28th of April is likely to have clear skies with temperatures between 28 and 34 degrees Celsius and a low chance of rain. The humidity could be high enough to produce dew in the second half of the match, so chasing teams may get an advantage in the second innings. The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium provides a good, even bounce for batsmen, allows pacers to get some swing in the early stages, and also will spin in the mid and late stages of the innings. A first innings score of 170–200 is a good first innings score by IPL standards, but chasing is certainly an advantage since historically, results have favored chasing teams, and if there is dew, it should favor chasing teams even more.

RR vs GT: Match Preview

Rajasthan Royals, under the captaincy—as well as the batting prowess—of Sanju Samson, will hope to take advantage of home conditions at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Yashasvi Jaiswal provides blistering starts, Riyan Parag is consistently good, and Sanju Samson is steady in supporting a very effective batting ensemble. Jos Buttler can take advantage of his powerful hitting and have a game's outcome tilt in favor of the RR's. Jofra Archer provides pace with his bowling, and Wanindu Hasaranga, Sandeep Sharma, and Maheesh Theekshana can spin the ball or league competition heads down with their ever-fortifying prowess.

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Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, possess a balanced team, which strengthens their already well-oiled batting line-up. With the likes of Sai Sudharsan, Gill, the finishing capabilities of Rahul Tewatia, and Shahrukh Khan’s pace, Jos Buttler's batting may just be what prevents GT from yielding ahead of completion. Although Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore provide spin threat and are supported by pace, with Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, GT’s balanced lineup and recent form make them a formidable opponent, especially after their dominant performances in earlier matches, such as their 58-run win over RR in Match 23.

Delhi Capitals (DC), led by captain Axar Patel, will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), captained by Rajat Patidar, in Match 46 of the IPL 2025 season. The clash is scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on April 27, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This evening's encounter promises an intense battle between two teams vying for crucial points in the playoff race.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 92
• Batting 1st Won: 45
• Batting 2nd Won: 46
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 266/7 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals in 2024
• Lowest Total: 44/2 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals (DLS method)
• Highest Run-chase: 219/6 by Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in 2021
• Lowest Total Defended: 143/8 by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals in 2018
• Average 1st Innings Score: 169
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 153

Also Read: IPL 2025: DC vs RCB Match 46 - A Head to Head breakdown

DC vs MI: Weather and Pitch Report

Delhi anticipates warm weather on April 27, 2025, with temperatures forecasted from 28 to 33°C and humidity levels expected to be 40-50%. The weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy with dew likely in the second half of the match, which will help the second team batting. The pitch is likely to support batting, as the base wicket should recover much wider, which will provide consistent bounce and carry. Fast bowlers such as Mitchell Starc (DC) and Josh Hazlewood (RCB) should benefit from early seam movement, while spinners such as Kuldeep Yadav and Suyash Sharma may find turn in the middle overs.

DC vs MI: Match Preview

As the Delhi Capitals go into a massive contest against a tenacious RCB, Delhi is riding high, winning six of their last seven matches. Delhi has also recently beaten RCB by six wickets in the recent face-off, driven by KL Rahul, who scored an unbeaten 93 (avg 54.67, SR 153.99). Additionally, DC has Jake Fraser-McGurk (205 SR in the powerplay), Tristan Stubbs, and an improvement with Axar Patel's captaincy. Importantly, DC has ended their stiff competition with Kuldip Yadav (14 wickets, 6.00 econ.) with Mitchell Starc (9 wickets) combining for a dangerous attack, but add prodigy Vipraj Nigam, who should be on film soon.

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RCB will put up a fight, however, with the advantage of being on the road (10.5 RPO), prompting the use of big hitters front and back. K.L. Rahul (392 runs, 144.11 SR) is likely to set the tone from the start of the innings (162 SR during the first 10 balls) while adding some explosive hitters (Phil Salt, Tim David, and Captain Rajat Patidar) around him. The death should also be exciting with Jitesh Sharma and Dinesh Karthik. On the bowling side, Josh Hazlewood (8 wickets, 53 dots) commands a solid pace but should receive some support with the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and some much-needed stabilization from Yash Dayal. Overall, a match made in heaven!

The IPL 2025 season is about to heat up. At Match 45, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 27, 2025, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST. MI captain Hardik Pandya will lead his team against LSG captain Rishabh Pant in a massive match for both teams trying to scoop up necessary points in their playoff quest.

Wankhede Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 122
• Batting 1st Won: 55
• Batting 2nd Won: 67
• No Result: 0
• Highest Total: 235/1 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians in 2015
• Lowest Total: 67 all out by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians in 2008
• Highest Run-chase: 214/4 by Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals in 2023
• Lowest Total Defended: 118/9 by Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2018
• Average 1st Innings Score: 171
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 158

Also Read: IPL 2025: MI vs LSG Match 45 - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather & Pitch Report

The weather forecast indicates that the weather will be warm and humid in Mumbai on April 27, 2025, with temperatures ranging from 31 to 37 degrees Celsius and the humidity around 50-65% during the evening. The pitch at Wankhede Stadium is known to provide a batting-friendly surface, flat pitches, short boundaries, and a quick outfield to enable a high-scoring match. Throughout the match, the pitch may offer some assistance to pacers early on with the new ball, while spinners are likely to find some grip as the game wears into the later stages of the match. Dew will also play a major role in the second innings; exactly how much is left to see, but generally favoring the chase.

MI vs LSG: Match Preview

The Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, will be hoping that their solid start at home at Wankhede can help them build some positive momentum. The Wankhede is a unique venue with passionate crowds and familiar conditions that can not only help the players but will also be a boost to the success of the franchise. MI boasts one of the best batting lineups, featuring Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya. Rohit is possibly a Wankhede legend because he creates electric starts and provides experience to go along with it. Similarly, Tilak Varma can give MI the same combination of consistency and speed in their middle order. While young and promising players like Naman Dhir also surfaced in the batting lineup. MI also has a bowling unit that can create its own dominance with the return of Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah has proven for many years that he can dominate the death overs and stop any partnership that can help MI achieve their desired outcome. Supported by Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and spinners like Mitchell Santner, MI’s attack is well-rounded. After a shaky start to IPL 2025 with only one win in four matches, including a 12-run loss to LSG in Match 16, MI are under pressure to regain momentum.

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The Lucknow Super Giants, who have Rishabh Pant as their captain, will feel confident going into their second meeting against the Mumbai Indians, as they won by 12 runs earlier this season on April 4, 2025, at Ekana Stadium. The top three batsmen for LSG are Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran. Pooran has had a tremendous season so far, On the other hand, Pant has had a slow start to the season, scoring only 17 runs prior to Match 16 in three matches. LSG’s bowling has produced good results, as it was once viewed like it was going to be a strength for the franchise since it was viewed as a weakness in the past. Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan have pitched in along with many other bowlers, such as Akash Deep and economical Digvesh Singh Rathi, as well as Ravi Bishnoi, who is the only spinner in the franchise.

The IPL 2025 is in full swing, and in Match 44, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 26, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, as KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane takes on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in an important match for both teams to gain valuable points.

Eden Gardens Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 96
• Batting 1st Won: 40
• Batting 2nd Won: 56
• Highest Total: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024
• Lowest Total: 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017
• Highest Run-chase: 262/2 in 18.4 overs by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 131 All Out by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2017
• Average 1st Innings Score: 166
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 153

Also Read: IPL 2025: KKR vs PBKS Match 44 - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather & Pitch Report

The weather conditions in Kolkata on April 26, 2025, will be warm and humid, with temperatures reaching from 32 to 38 degrees Celsius (90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit) and higher humidity at 65-75 during the evening. Expect to see a batting-friendly pitch; when combined with a fast outfield and shorter boundaries, this generally makes for flourishing, higher-scoring environments. However, the pitch will likely slow down later into the match, and with that, offer some turn for spinners. Dew will have an impact during the second innings and may play a role in benefiting the team batting second.

KKR vs PBKS: Match Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, hope to use their strong home record at Eden Gardens in this match. KKR boasts a great batting line-up that includes Quinton de Kock, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell. With the inclusion of Angkrish Raghuvanshi, KKR has a real blend of experience and youth. Furthermore, KKR also has one of the strongest spin attacks in the tournament with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Remember that this is also a pitch that can help slow bowlers. In terms of pace, KKR's depth is provided by Harshit Rana and Anrich Nortje. Although KKR has not performed consistently this season and has only three wins in six matches, they need the win to build momentum moving on to the second half of the tournament. 

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Punjab Kings (PBKS), under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, travel full of confidence after last week's historic victory against KKR in Match 31, when PBKS were able to defend the lowest total in IPL history for PBKS (111) at Mullanpur, winning by 16 runs.   PBKS have a powerful batting unit with Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, and Glenn Maxwell all showing that they can take the game away from you.   Their bowling was led by Yuzvendra Chahal (the leading wicket taker in the IPL for this season so far) and Arshdeep Singh, and the bowling unit includes Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett.   The only factor that could hinder PBKS today is the absence of Lockie Ferguson due to injury. PBKS’s recent form (three wins in five matches) and their ability to pull off a record chase of 262 against KKR at Eden Gardens in 2024 make them a dangerous side, despite their inconsistent home record.

The IPL 2025 continues, and Match 43 features the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25, 2025, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST, where CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad battles against SRH captain Pat Cummins in an important match for both teams to gain valuable points.

 Chepauk Stadium Stats and Records 

• Total Matches: 89
• Batting 1st Won: 51
• Batting 2nd Won: 38
• Highest Total: 246/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals in 2010
• Lowest Total: 70 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2019
• Highest Run-chase: 213/4 in 19.3 overs by Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings in 2024
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/8 by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings in 2008
• Average 1st Innings Score: 164
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

The Chepauk pitch has traditionally produced a spinner-friendly pitch, and there has been some grip and turn, especially during the second innings of the chase. Spinners have performed strongly in Chennai (an average of 26.8 and 6.9 economy) compared to average pacers (an average of 29.4 and 8.0 economy).

Also Read: IPL 2025: CSK vs SRH Match 43 - A Head to Head breakdown

Weather & Pitch Report

The weather in Chennai on April 25 is expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures ranging broadly between 35 and 40 degrees Celsius (95 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit), with humidity expected to be 70–80% during the evening. The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is dry, which would help spinners. However, the pitch slows down as the match progresses, and batting becomes difficult for any batsman in the later stage. Dew has more of an effect later in the second innings, which may be seen to help the team batting second.

CSK vs SRH: Match Preview 

Chennai Super Kings, under the captaincy of MS Dhoni for IPL 2025, after the injury to Ruturaj Gaikwad, will look to continue their perfect record against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk. CSK includes a veteran batting group, and Shivam Dube, with Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, and Jadeja, provides extra all-round depth. Their spin-heavy bowling attack with Jadeja, Ashwin, and Noor Ahmed helps take advantage of Chennai's conditions. Their pace attack, which includes Pathirana and Kahleel Ahmed, will be looking to attack the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit. Although they have a great head-to-head record (15 wins, 21), Chennai Super Kings are not in great form lately. Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, has a plethora of explosive players, including Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace attack includes Cummins, M. Shami, and Harshal Patel, alongside Zeeshan Ansari's spin group, and will need to adapt to the turn at Chepauk.

The IPL 2025 continues in Match 42 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 24, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST and will see RCB captain Rajat Patidar taking on RR captain Sanju Samson and getting crucial points.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches Played: 98
• Batting 1st Won: 41
• Batting 2nd Won: 53
• No Result: 4
• Highest Total: 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB (2024)
• Lowest Total: 82 all out by RCB vs KKR (2008)
• Highest Run-chase: 213/9 by Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB (2023)
• Lowest Total Defended: 138/7 by Kings XI Punjab vs RCB (2017)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 168
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

Also Read: IPL 2025: RCB vs RR Match 42 - A Head to Head breakdown

RCB vs RR: Weather and Pitch Report

On April 24, 2025, Bengaluru weather looks very good for cricket, expecting temperatures between 35 and 40°C with very little chance of rain. Humidity is likely to be only 20–30% when the sun goes down, which could affect grip for bowlers a little, but I'd expect them to play okay. This pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has a reputation for being a batting paradise, since it has totally flat surfaces, short boundaries, and a quick outfield that promotes aggressive batting. The pitch may turn for spinners through the middle overs, but fast bowlers will probably not enjoy much, that is, unless they can get some early swing or take advantage of the conditions with variety while bowling. Dew should come into play and favor the team batting second; in fact, historically, teams chasing at this venue win 51.55% of the time. This match should be high-scoring, and it would not be a surprise if scores landed somewhere in the range of 190-220, which would be an excellent batter's contest.

RCB vs RR: Match Preview 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Rajat Patidar as the captain, will hope to exploit their home advantage at the batting-friendly Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB has a batting unit that should perform well at Chinnaswamy given their batting-heavy roster, featuring Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, and Jitesh Sharma. In their previous matchup against RR on April 13, 2025, in Jaipur, RCB chased down 174 without much trouble, winning by 9 wickets in 17.3 overs, highlighted by Phil Salt's 65 from 33 balls and Kohli's unbeaten 62 from 45. Padikkal also chipped in with an unbeaten 40. RCB's bowling performances have been a mixed bag at home, presently with an economy of 8.3 after three games as opposed to an economy of 21.2 away from home. Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Suyash Sharma will have to adjust to the boundaries being thin, and dew will also be a factor to help.

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Rajasthan Royals aim for resurgence with skipper Sanju Samson after a mixed bag of results (2 wins out of 6). Rajasthan boasts a strong batting unit led by Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, and Shimron Hetmyer. You could view the April 13 game as Jaiswal's day, as he top-scored with 75 off 47, but in the end their total of 173/4 reflected poorly on their thoughts about winning this match. The lack of some crucial catches in the field cost them dearly. Rajasthan bowling has been good, with Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana being their bowlers. Their economy in powerplay overs is 8.3 runs (good).

The IPL 2025 season continues with Match 41 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 23, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The match, starting at 7:30 PM IST, will feature SRH captain Pat Cummins against MI captain Hardik Pandya in the crucial battle for points.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches: 82 
• Batting 1st Won: 35
• Batting 2nd Won: 46
• No Result: 1
• Highest Total: 286/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2025
• Lowest Total: 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013
• Highest Run-chase: 217/7 by Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers in 2008
• Lowest Total Defended: 126/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors in 2013
• Average 1st Innings Score: 163
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 153

Also Read: IPL 2025: SRH vs MI Match 41 - A Head to Head breakdown

SRH vs MI: Weather and Pitch Report

On April 23, 2025, Hyderabad's weather is forecasted to be perfect for cricket, with temperatures expected to be in the 35–40°C range and little chance of precipitation. The evening humidity will be in the 40–50% range, which may present some issues, but overall, the conditions should be good. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is a batter's dream with its flat tracks and short boundaries promoting aggressive batting. Spinners may get some help in the middle overs. However, fast bowlers could also get some early swing under the lights. There may be dew on the surface, so that could assist the chasing team. Chasing teams have a 55.42% chance of winning. We can expect a competitive score in the range of 180–200 runs, and this should set up both teams for a high-scoring thriller.

SRH vs MI: Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, will look to use their home ground of Hyderabad to get their season back on track. Sunrisers normally bat well but may lack consistency. Their batting (Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar Reddy) has the firepower to make explosions but may lack consistency. In their most recent match against MI on April 17, 2025, Sunrisers batted first to score 162/5, but MI chased it down. Abhishek scored 40 runs, and Klaasen scored 37 runs, which was not enough. The bowling unit, led by Cummins, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, and Rahul Chahar, is capable of executing multiple changes, having the pace of Shami and the spin of Chahar. suited to the pitch’s evolving nature.

MI (Hardik Pandya) is coming off a convincing win and will need to rely on their batting by Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya, supported by Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks in the batting order, and their bowling with Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult in the lead, with Deepak Chahar and Mitchell Santner holding down the fort. MI performed well chasing 163 against SRH in their last match on April 17, 2025, winning by 4 wickets in 18.1 overs with Will Jacks (36 off 26) taking the honors (2/14 with the ball). MI will need their competitive position against SRH, including this victory of 14 wins in 24 matches and 5 out of 8 matches at Hyderabad, given that MI won it in their last match. The Mumbai Indians would also want to remind themselves of their pursuit role on batting-friendly tracks when chasing runs in the IPL, especially as they now have 4 wins in 8 games, to be able to put any similar team on the field to say, Well, win another match and make better results than simply a decent start.