Kohli also expressed gratitude for the fans: “The love that I have received from the fans, I do not think any silverware or any trophy can come close to that,” he said.

This season, Kohli is in sublime form, having scored 443 runs in 10 games. Dhoni, now primarily playing the role of finisher, has chipped in with 151 runs in the same number of outings.

So far in IPL 2025, he has played nine matches and taken four wickets. RCB currently sits on 14 points and is in the playoff race. They next face Chennai Super Kings on May 4 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The ongoing debate raises questions about LSG’s batting strategy and the role team management plays in critical in-game decisions, especially involving key players like Pant.

Following the match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur on Thursday, the IPL 2025 Orange and Purple Cap tables saw notable shifts.

MI captain Hardik Pandya showed great all-rounder ability by taking Shubham Dubey’s wicket in his sole over. While Rajasthan Royals lost to Mumbai Indians on Thursday, it won against MI in 5 matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Though Dhoni had a storybook finish last season, leading CSK to a fifth title, his decision to return may not have gone as hoped. While fans may still dream of another season, voices like Gilchrist’s suggest it may be time for the legend to walk away.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt created a light-hearted moment during a recent interview with the franchise, when he jokingly denied being friends with Virat Kohli — only to backtrack shortly after.

This season, RCB has been playing with all their passion, determined to serve their fans exactly what they have been waiting for all these years since the inception of IPL. Virat Kohli has become the highest scoring player this season and with that, RCB has been resting at the top of every list.

Their season began with a win over Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, but consistent losses have since exposed glaring issues. The middle order has underperformed, with Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, and Rahul Tripathi failing to deliver.