IPL (2025) - Discussion Thread

[Cover Drive Six]

Why does CSK defeats feels so good?

Because we are the most successful franchise in the IPL.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

KKR have played absolutely reckless cricket , since Gambhir left KKR is not the same team.

KKR were foolish to let go of their best middle-order player, Iyer, and their best opener, Salt, last year, who won the trophy with a strike rate of 170 and an average of 50.

 

[Devadwal]

For me MI ,CSK and KKR defeat are The most enjoyable. I never liked them but unfortunately they have the most trophy

 

[Devadwal]

Because we are the most successful franchise in the IPL.

Yes but good luck with Tuktukraj .after Dhoni CSK brand will go down massively.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Yes but good luck with Tuktukraj .after Dhoni CSK brand will go down massively.

I guess CSK will be in shambles for the next few years. We made a lot of mistakes in last year's auction, and the franchise is too focused on keeping Dhoni active. I feel like they are compromising on quality for the sake of one player,this worked for the past few years, but it’s not going to work anymore.
MSD is bigger and untouchable, he adds great value to the franchise, which CSK doesn't want to lose, but they can’t keep going like this. It sucks either way.
This Ruturaj guy is another KL Rahul.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Mumbai Indians (MI) thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets to notch up their first victory of IPL 2025

MI chased down 117 in just 12.5 overs, with Ryan Rickelton smashing a half-century. Earlier, Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Ashwini Kumar picked up four wickets on his IPL debut, as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were bundled out for just 116 in 16.2 overs in their IPL 2025 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Ashwani dismissed Ajinkya Rahane with his very first ball. KKR were reduced to 45/5 after seven overs, and failed to recover. MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against KKR. MI are searching for their first victory in IPL 2025, having lost their first two games.

Source: NDTV

 

[Bhaijaan]

KKR what you did

https://twitter.com/x/status/1906718374840971326

 

[Bhaijaan]

This long break is breaking Punjab momentum Bro. Not fair to us.

 

[Devadwal]

Arshdeep is One the best T20 bowler. Very underrated .

Bumrah and Arshdeep ,what a combo for 2026 World t20 for us.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Punjab and RR are the teams I like after CSK and RCB.
I hope one of Punjab, RCB, or DC wins their first trophy in this IPL.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Punjab is too much class this year

 

[Justcrazy]

Lucknow need to get in some big overs here , just 36 balls left

 

[Justcrazy]

Miller looking to get going here , he will have to bat through.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Miller looking to get going here , he will have to bat through.

Former Punjabi

 

[Bhaijaan]

Marco bhai

What an over

Effortless bowling

Miller caught behind

 

[Justcrazy]

25 balls to go

LSG 119 , so they need to target 50 more runs.

 

[Justcrazy]

Samad , SIXXX from the first ball he faces , is a great strike.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Pant is the biggest fraud in T20 cricket. Not just in the IPL, he is rubbish in international LOI format as well.
I still don’t understand how franchises keep pouring millions into a guy who hasn’t done anything worth remembering in T20 format.
On top of that, they are making him captain.. Pathetic.

 

[Cover Drive Six]

Punjab bowlers are losing their grip in the death overs.

 

[Justcrazy]

Samad has batted well so far 24 from 8 balls.

 

[Justcrazy]

164/5

six balls to go, need to get to close to 180 here.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Well done Arshdeep

 

[Justcrazy]

172 is the target here.

 

[Justcrazy]

Prabhsimran looking good here.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Whattay celebration

 

[Bhaijaan]

Prabhsimran looking good here.

He’s a handsome guy

 

[Bhaijaan]

This Wadhera guy can bat bro

 

[jnaveen1980]

This Wadhera guy can bat bro

All Punjabi batsmen are beastly six hitters. They changed their approach two years back and won the SMAT. Wadhera, prabhsimran, abhishek sharma, ramandeep singh etc

 

[Bhaijaan]

All Punjabi batsmen are beastly six hitters. They changed their approach two years back and won the SMAT. Wadhera, prabhsimran, abhishek sharma, ramandeep singh etc

Apparently, Mumbai Indians let this guy go. They had him for just 20 lakh rupees. Punjab bought him for 4 crore

 

[Bhaijaan]

MI fans having a melt down seeing their discarded 24 year old guy smashing sixes for fun.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Punjab Kings winning their first two matches in a season
2014
2017
2023
2025

 

[Champ_Pal]

Apparently, Mumbai Indians let this guy go. They had him for just 20 lakh rupees. Punjab bought him for 4 crore

Nehal is as talented as Tilak Verma. They are pretty similar in their batting approach. Probably that is why they let go Nehal. Duplicate players will rarely work in the same team.

 

[Croma]

LSG owner will not be a happy man. I wonder how he feels now after spending a lot of money for Pant.

 

[Champ_Pal]

LSG owner will not be a happy man. I wonder how he feels now after spending a lot of money for Pant.

Not sure what he was thinking when he gave Pant that big contract. Pant has not proven anything in T20 arena. He is average at best and struggles to hit big shots. Even Ishan Kishan who is hated by everyone has played many gem innings than Pant ever did. But Pant has the hype because of his record in Tests. Some owners and managers cannot judge talent across formats.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

 

[volcyz]

Always said Shreyas Iyer is the real deal matchwinner

So exciting to watch, glad hes gotten his back fixed.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

LSG owner will not be a happy man. I wonder how he feels now after spending a lot of money for Pant.

How can LSG owner expect his team to win matches with that bowling attack?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

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PBKS and DC looking like the strongest teams so far. DC should consider replacing that hack JFM with Donovan Ferreira.

 

[jnaveen1980]

How can LSG owner expect his team to win matches with that bowling attack?

Prince yadav good bowler. Bishnoi is international bowler . New spinners are also good. Shamar Joseph can be included. But they will lose batting fire power. Problem is not the attack. It is the pathetic captaincy of Pant.

 

[Vikram1989]

How can LSG owner expect his team to win matches with that bowling attack?

All their main pace bowlers were injured .Mayank and Mohsin will be real handful.