CSK wants to copy RCB, Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025 and No Peacock India vs Pakistan?

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025 on Thursday, 24 April. The Chinnaswamy stadium ended the streak of his three matches. Rajat Patidar -led side defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 11 runs in the ongoing weather match 42. Jeet’s prominent architect Josh Hazelwood, who bowled the 17th and 19th over, scored only seven runs and took three wickets. In the first innings, Virat Kohli slammed another fifty, scoring 70 out of 42. With disadvantages, however, RR has almost been eliminated itself. In addition, tonight, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The CSK wants to copy the miracle of the IPL 2024 RCB. Apart from this, will no other India vs Pakistan match move forward? Hold it and more as we see major stories from Thursday, 24 April.

RR from IPL 2025?

Rajasthan Royals’ playoffs are mathematically possible, but consider them out of IPL 2025. They need to win all 6 remaining matches to reach 14 points, which does not guarantee a place. 5-1 finish will bring them to 14 points, but their net run rate will need to be extraordinary. Anything less than a immaculate means that it is also mathematically finished for them. Given their incompatibility, an ideal line is unlikely. RR requires a dramatic change, and yet, their fate may depend on other consequences. Read more here.

CSK wants to copy RCB’s plan

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming is urging his team to take inspiration from the remarkable return of RCB in IPL 2024. Despite winning two out of eight games, Fleming believes CSK may mount a late bounce and win all the remaining six matches. He accepts long obstacles but pointed to RCB’s blueprint for success. Fleming emphasizes that every game matters, and the team will try to take maximum advantage of the situation. CSK will face SRH in its next match. Read more here.

No India vs Pakistan match?

BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla said that India will continue against playing Pakistan in the bilateral series due to government guidelines. However, India may continue to play Pakistan like Asia Cup and T20 World Cup in ICC and ACC events, as they are part of the ICC. Shukla has now played an important role in the ICC court to decide the ball on India-Pakistan matches, with former BCCI Secretary, ICC President J Shah. Despite the stress, the BCCI has never boycotted the match against Pakistan, but it is uncertain if they will follow ICC scheduling amid current diplomatic tensions. Read more here.

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New Virat Kohli record!

Virat Kohli continued to break the record, becoming the first batsman in T20 history, scoring more than 3500 runs at the same place, M Chinnaswamy Stadium. He achieved this feat by scoring 70 for RCB against RR. Kohli’s T20 data at the stadium stand at an average of 38.9 in 105 innings for 3501 runs and a strike rate of 143. He also scored his 60th IPL fifty and 26th half century at the stadium. Kohli’s experience shone on a strict pitch against the speed of Joffra Archer, and he cleverly rolled the strike, making spinners Vanindu Hasranga and Ryan Parag zero. RCB won the match by 11 runs. Read more here.

Fankode, Sony suspended PSL 2025 telecast in India

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