As per the updated itinerary, the league stage will now conclude on May 27, with the grand finale slated for June 3.

Previously, IPL regulations allowed franchises to bring in replacement players only in cases of injury or illness and only up until their 12th match of the season.

Franchises have been informed that teams with a single home game left—like CSK and SRH—will play them in Delhi. Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium is an exception due to its central location and logistical convenience, with broadcast equipment already stationed there.

After the Pahalgam attack, Instagram accounts of Pakistani actors like Mahira Khan, Hania Amir and Fawad Khan were blocked in India and this became a huge topic of debate whether it was a fair move or not. However, after India attacked Pakistan, these actors expressed their strong opinions against India and this did not go well with a lot of Indian actors.

With both teams in a tight playoff race, the outcome of this match is significant. However, national security and the safety of everyone involved now take precedence. The fate of the IPL 2025 season could hinge on developments over the coming days, with the league’s continuity hanging in the balance.

Singer Rahul Vaidya has landed in hot water after making a controversial remark, labelling Virat Kohli and his fans as “jokers” a comment that has not sat well with many. The backlash has been swift, and in a clear sign of disapproval amidst all this singer as one again lashed out at Virat and RCB fans.

Prior to the match, players from both CSK and KKR, along with BCCI officials, paid tribute to the Indian armed forces. The national anthem was played as players lined up on the boundary line in a show of respect for Operation Sindhoor and the military personnel involved.

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.