Cricket fans around the globe are glued to their screens as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 rolls into its most intense phase. The world’s biggest T20 league is not just a cricket tournament—it’s a carnival of sixes, last-ball thrillers, star-studded performances, and raw emotions. With each team now having played a bulk of their league matches, the playoff picture is becoming clearer, and the race for the top four is tighter than ever.
Here’s a full breakdown of what’s been happening in IPL 2025 so far:
🔥 Dominant Teams and Standout Performances
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
RCB is having one of its best seasons to date. Under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis, the team has shown remarkable consistency. Virat Kohli, the heart of the franchise, is back in sublime form, having already scored three fifties and a century this season. His passion and aggression continue to inspire the squad.
Australian import Cameron Green has added balance with both bat and ball. His ability to finish matches and break partnerships makes him one of the key players to watch. Mohammed Siraj and Reece Topley have been brilliant with the new ball, regularly giving RCB early breakthroughs.
2. Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
The yellow army never goes out without a fight. With Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side in place of the legendary MS Dhoni (who continues to play but stepped down as skipper), CSK looks strong and focused. Gaikwad’s calm captaincy and consistent opening partnerships have been crucial. All-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Moeen Ali have provided much-needed versatility.
3. Rajasthan Royals (RR):
This year’s surprise package. The Royals have emerged as serious contenders, thanks largely to Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s blazing form. His recent 34-ball century shattered the record for the fastest IPL hundred, and he continues to torment bowlers with fearless batting. Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson have been consistent, and RR’s bowling—anchored by Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal—has kept the pressure on opponents.
📉 Teams Under Pressure
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Despite a strong squad on paper, MI has had a rocky campaign. Injuries, inconsistent form, and over-dependence on star players like Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah have hurt their playoff chances. The young talents like Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera have shown promise, but team cohesion seems to be missing.
Delhi Capitals (DC):
DC is struggling to find their rhythm. While Rishabh Pant’s return to action after injury brought hope, the lack of depth in the bowling department has been a big issue. Their middle-order collapses have cost them matches they should have won.
🌟 Rising Stars of IPL 2025
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR): One of the biggest breakout stars of the tournament so far. Aggressive, fearless, and technically sound, Jaiswal is the future of Indian cricket.
- Sai Sudharsan (GT): A dependable top-order batter, he’s been scoring consistently and anchoring Gujarat Titans’ innings in pressure situations.
- Mayank Yadav (LSG): The young pacer has impressed everyone with his raw pace and ability to bowl in the death overs.