The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their three-match losing streak at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2025 on Thursday, April 24. The Rajat Patidar-led side defeated the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 11 runs in Match 42 of the ongoing season. The major architect of the win was Josh Hazlewood, who bowled the 17th and 19th overs, conceding just seven runs and taking three wickets. In the first innings, Virat Kohli slammed another fifty, hammering 70 off 42. With the loss, however, RR have been almost eliminated themselves. Also, tonight, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) play against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). CSK wants to copy RCB’s miracle of IPL 2024. Apart from this, will there not be any more India vs Pakistan matches going forward? Catch this and more as we look at the major stories from Thursday, April 24.
RR out of IPL 2025?
Rajasthan Royals’ playoff chances mathematically possible, but consider them out of IPL 2025. They need to win all 6 remaining matches to reach 14 points, which doesn’t guarantee a spot. A 5-1 finish would bring them to 14 points, but their net run rate would need to be exceptional. Anything less than a spotless run would mean it’s mathematically over for them too. Given their inconsistency, a perfect streak seems unlikely. RR needs a dramatic turnaround, and even then, their fate might depend on other results. Read more here.
CSK wants to copy RCB’s plan
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming is urging his team to take inspiration from RCB’s remarkable comeback in IPL 2024. Despite winning just two of eight games, Fleming believes CSK can mount a late surge and win all six remaining matches. He acknowledges the long odds but points to RCB’s blueprint for success. Fleming emphasizes that every game matters, and the team will strive to make the most of the situation. CSK will face SRH in their next match. Read more here.
No India vs Pakistan matches?
BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla stated that India will continue against playing Pakistan in bilateral series due to government guidelines. However, India could continue to play Pakistan in ICC and ACC events like the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup, as they are part of ICC. Shukla put the ball in the ICC’s court to decide on India-Pakistan matches, with ICC Chairman Jay Shah, a former BCCI Secretary, now having a crucial role. Despite tensions, the BCCI has never boycotted a match against Pakistan, but it’s uncertain, if they’ll adhere to ICC scheduling amid the current diplomatic tensions. Read more here.
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New Virat Kohli record!
Virat Kohli continues to break records, becoming the first batter in T20 history to score over 3500 runs at a single venue, M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He achieved this feat while scoring 70 for RCB against RR. Kohli’s T20 stats at the stadium stand at 3501 runs in 105 innings at an average of 38.9 and strike rate of 143. He also scored his 60th IPL fifty and 26th half-century at the stadium. Kohli’s experience shone through on a tough pitch against Jofra Archer’s pace, and he cleverly rotated the strike, nullifying spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Riyan Parag. RCB won the match by 11 runs. Read more here.
Fancode, Sony suspends PSL 2025 telecast in India
In a dramatic fallout from the Pahalgam terror attack, Fancode has suspended live streaming of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 in India. Even Sony Sports, the other official broadcaster, is reportedly withholding live telecasts as an act of retaliation. In a show of respect, IPL teams Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad observed a minute’s silence and wore black armbands in their match, paying tribute to the victims of the attack. Read more here.
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