New Delhi: The IPL 2025 is off to a thrilling start, with intense matchups and standout performances defining the early stages of the tournament.
However, there is still lot of game remaining ahead that surely going to entertain the Cricket fans.
Here’s a complete update on the matches played so far, along with the latest points table standings.
Key Match Highlights
- RCB vs KKR (Match 1 – March 22, 2025)
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets.
- Summary: Virat Kohli (59*) and Phil Salt (56) anchored RCB’s chase of 175 in just 16.2 overs. KKR’s total was powered by Ajinkya Rahane (56) and Sunil Narine (44), but RCB’s Josh Hazlewood (2/22) ensured a smooth victory.
- SRH vs RR (Match 2 – March 23, 2025)
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 44 runs.
- Summary: Ishan Kishan’s explosive 106 guided SRH to a mammoth 286/6. Despite a spirited chase, Rajasthan Royals fell short, finishing at 242/6.
- CSK vs MI (Match 3 – March 23, 2025)
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets (DLS method).
- Summary: MI managed 155/9 as CSK’s Noor Ahmad took 4/18. However, CSK successfully chased a revised target with strong contributions from their batters.
- DC vs LSG (Match 4 – March 24, 2025)
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Result: Delhi Capitals won by 4 wickets.
- Summary: Earlier, LSG score, Ashutosh Sharma’s aggressive 66 helped DC chase down LSG’s competitive total with ease.
- GT vs PBKS (Match 5 – March 25, 2025)
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
- Result: Punjab Kings won by 11 runs.
- Summary: Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 powered PBKS to 243/5. GT’s chase was led by Sai Sudharsan (74) and Jos Buttler (54) but fell short at 232/5.
- RR vs KKR (Match 6 – March 26, 2025)
- Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
- Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets.
- Summary: Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97 off 61 balls ensured KKR’s successful chase of 152. Earlier, RR struggled at 151/9, with KKR’s bowlers, including Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali, taking two wickets each.
IPL 2025 Points Table (As of March 27, 2025)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.200 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.137 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.550 |
| 4 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.493 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.371 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.308 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.371 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.493 |
| 9 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.550 |
| 10 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.882 |
Teams earn 2 points for a win, while net run rate (NRR) serves as a crucial tiebreaker when points are equal.
Key Takeaways from IPL 2025 So Far
- Explosive Batting Displays: Till now, Ishan Kishan’s 106 and Quinton de Kock’s 97* have been standout performances.
- Bowlers Making an Impact: Additionally, CSK’s Noor Ahmad (4/18) and KKR’s disciplined bowling lineup have been instrumental in their respective wins.
- Competitive Start: However, With multiple teams off to winning starts, the battle for the playoffs is already heating up.
So, with several exciting matches lined up, stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 as the race for the championship continues!
