Ajinkya Rahane: The 18th season of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on March 22, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening encounter. 
KKR became the champions last year by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. This time around though, Iyer will play for Punjab Kings and Kolkata is led by Ajinkya Rahane.
<h2>Ajinkya Rahane on the verge of creating a big record</h2>
KKR's newly appointed captain Ajinkya Rahane is on the verge of scripting history in the opening match of IPL 2025 versus RCB. He is set to become the first Indian player to captain three teams in the IPL. 
He will achieve this feat at the Eden Gardens versus Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the mega auction of IPL 2025, KKR bought Rahane for Rs 1.50 crore. He was later made the captain by the franchise
<h2>Rahane has been the captain of these teams</h2>
Ajinkya made his captaincy debut in the IPL for Rising Pune Super Giants during the 2017 season. He captained the team against Delhi Capitals on April 11, 2017 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. He was then appointed captain of Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2018 and also led the team in the 2019 season before being replaced by Steve Smith.
<h2>Which players have captained three different IPL Teams? </h2>
Now a total of three players have led three teams in IPL. These include Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene along with Australia's Steve Smith. Sangakkara captained Punjab Kings in 13 matches, Deccan Chargers in 25 matches and Sunrisers Hyderabad in nine matches.
Former Australian captain Steven Smith led Pune Warriors India (PWI) in one match of IPL 2012, Rajasthan Royals (RR) kn 27 games and Rising Pune Super Giants (RPS) in 15 encounters. On the other hand, Jayawardene led Punjab Kings in one match, Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 13 matches of IPL 2011 and Delhi Capitals in 16 matches in two seasons (IPL 2012 and 2013).
<h3>Iyer will soon join Rahane's club</h3>
IPL 2024 winning captain Shreyas Iyer will join Rahane in this list when he takes the field for Punjab Kings on Tuesday (March 25). Iyer, who will lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, has previously captained Delhi Capitals in 41 IPL matches in three seasons and KKR in 29 matches in two seasons (IPL 2022 and 2024). 
The 30-year-old right-handed batsman was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He is the only captain in IPL history to play the final with two franchises and in the 2025 season, he would like to become the first captain to win the IPL title with two teams.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/blow-for-kkr-umran-malik-ruled-out-of-ipl-2025-replacement-announced-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blow for KKR! Umran Malik RULED OUT of IPL 2025, replacement announced</a>

Ajinkya Rahane: Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders | Image: X

Ajinkya Rahane: Ajinkya Rahane is set to become the first Indian to captain three IPL teams (Rising Pune Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders). Shreyas Iyer will soon join him, having captained Delhi Capitals and KKR, now leading Punjab Kings.

IPL 2025: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane on the verge of breaking a huge record versus RCB

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Axar Patel, the seasoned all-rounder, has been handed the reins of Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025, marking a new era for the franchise. Having been a vital part of DC since 2019, Axar’s elevation to captaincy comes as no surprise, given his consistency and leadership qualities.
With the departure of Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants, Axar, one of DC’s top retentions at INR 16.50 crore, has been entrusted with the responsibility of steering the team toward its maiden IPL title.
While Axar’s captaincy experience in the IPL is limited, he has led Gujarat in 23 matches across formats, including the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Additionally, he was named India’s T20I vice-captain in January this year, indicating the faith selectors have in his leadership acumen. Last season, he briefly captained DC in a crucial match against RCB when Pant was suspended for a slow over-rate.
Reflecting on his appointment, Axar expressed his gratitude, saying, "It is my absolute honor to captain the Delhi Capitals, and I'm deeply grateful to our owners and support staff for placing their faith in me. I've grown as a cricketer and a human being during my time here at the Capitals, and I feel ready and confident to lead this side going forward."
Delhi Capitals have built a formidable squad for IPL 2025, featuring experienced campaigners like KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, and Mitchell Starc. The presence of such senior players provides Axar with a strong leadership core, ensuring he isn’t shouldering the burden alone.
DC chairman Kiran Kumar Grandhi emphasized this, stating, "This decision reflects the natural progression for him as a leader - from being our vice-captain for two seasons to now leading the team. Axar has the full support of our coaching staff and the experienced leadership group."
<h2>Axar’s Road to Captaincy</h2>
Since joining DC, Axar has been a pillar of stability, playing 82 matches across six seasons. In the 2024 season, he contributed 235 runs at an average close to 30 and took 11 wickets with an economy rate of 7.65. His recent performances in India’s triumphant Champions Trophy campaign further solidified his credentials, where he took five wickets with an economy of 4.35 while also playing crucial cameos with the bat.
Delhi Capitals have seen a long list of captains over the years, including legends like Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, and David Warner. Now, with Axar becoming the 14th captain in the franchise’s history, DC hopes he can finally break the title drought and lead them to IPL glory.
DC will kickstart their campaign against LSG in Visakhapatnam on March 24. With a revamped management setup featuring Hemang Badani (head coach), Venugopal Rao (director of cricket), and Matthew Mott (assistant coach), all eyes will be on Axar as he embarks on this new journey. Can he turn Delhi Capitals’ fortunes around? Only time will tell.

Delhi Capitals are all set to go under the aggressive leadership of AXAR PATEL in the TATA IPL 2025. The new era of cricket for Delhi Capitals has begun!

Delhi Capitals have come up with a big announcement about their New Captain for the TATA IPL 2025.

NEW Captain of DELHI CAPITALS ANNOUNCED! Check Details Here

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Delhi Capitals: After the conclusion of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025, the focus of the Cricket world is not set to shift towards IPL 2025. The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off from the 22nd of March and the captains of nine team have already been unveiled ahead of the forthcoming season of the Mega T20 tournament. 
However, one franchise is yet to announce their new captain and that franchise is none other than Delhi Capitals (DC). An announcement regarding their new skipper is likely to be made soon and right now, a highly exciting fight for the captaincy of the Delhi Capitals is going on. 
Elite Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul &amp; star all-rounder Axar Patel are the two frontrunners for the leadership role of the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the forthcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 
<h2>Who is ahead in the race of becoming the next captain of Delhi?</h2>
Axar Patel is leading the race for becoming the next skipper of the franchise. With the conclusion of the Champions Trophy, the franchise owners are anticipated to announce the name of their new captain in the next few days. 
The 2020 runners-up will hold a short training and practice camp in Delhi before moving to Visakhapatnam for their first two matches. Axar, Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, South Africa's Tristan Stubbs, Australian players Jake Fraser McGurk and Mitchell Starc will gather in Vizag on the 17th and 18th of March.
<h2>KL Rahul set to miss the start of IPL 2025</h2>
Senior Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul is slated to miss the start of IPL 2025 due to the pregnancy of his wife Athiya Shetty. They are set to become parents for the first time and Rahul's leave dates are going to depend on the likely birth date of their first child. 
In his seventh season with the Capitals, 31-year-old Axar looks a more likely candidate to lead the team than Rahul. The right-handed batter will be joining the Delhi-based team for the first time. The 32-year-old has also captained Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL for the last few years.
<h2>Injury concerns with KL Rahul</h2>
KL Rahul is certainly one of the best batters to have played in the IPL and he has helped LSG qualify for the IPL Playoffs on multiple occasions. His batting skills and captaincy skills are exceptional but he's susceptible to injuries. 
While he helped the Lucknow-based team qualify for the knockout stages in the previous season, he faced a lot of injury related problems during the previous season and the Delhi Capitals team management will have to very careful with the fitness of the 32-year-old.
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/-match-fixing-was-at-its-peak-in-the-90s-rashid-latif-set-to-expose-pakistan-cricket-in-his-book/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> 'Match Fixing was at its peak in the 90s', Rashid Latif set to expose Pakistan Cricket in his book</a>

Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel and KL Rahul are the frontrunners to become the next captain of Delhi Capitals | Image: X (Delhi Capitals)

Delhi Capitals: The 2025 IPL will begin on March 22nd, and the captains of nine teams have been announced for the major tournament. However, there is currently a highly exciting fight for the captaincy of the Delhi Capitals. Soon, the captain of this team will be announced.

IPL 2025: KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who will become the next captain of Delhi Capitals? Decision to be revealed soon

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India next series: The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 ended with celebrations for Team India. Everyone's focus was on the eight-team tournament for several months, but it ended on a happy note for Indian fans as the Rohit Sharma-led team lifted the Trophy for the third time. They defeated New Zealand by a margin of four wickets in the final match of the recently concluded tournament. 
After 12 years, India has hoisted its flag in the Champions Trophy. But now it is time to look ahead, let's know when and against whom the Indian team will face next. 
<h2>World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle kicks off</h2>
Team India failed to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. Big defeats against New Zealand and Australia had knocked the Men in Blue out of the final race. But now preparations will be made for the next edition of the tournament. The new cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) will kick off with the Test series against England. 
<h2>When will the series with England take place?</h2>
BCCI has already released the schedule of Team India for the next series. The Indian team will soon be seen in England for a five-match Test series. They will tour England from June to August. The first match will be played in Leeds on June 20. Before this, all the players of India will be busy in IPL.
<h2>WTC 2023-2025 Final will be held in June</h2>
The World Test Championship final will be played between Australia and South Africa on June 11. The Kangaroos made it to the final by defeating India in the home series. After the defeat in this series, there were talks of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retiring. Now it will be interesting to see whether these two legends will be seen playing for Team India on the England tour in June.
<h2>Indian Cricket Team's schedule till the 2026 T20 World Cup</h2>
India's tour of England - Five Test Matches (21st June to 4th August 2025)
India's tour of Bangladesh - Three T20Is and three ODIs (August 2025)
T20 Asia Cup 2025 (September 2025)
West India's Tour of India - Two Test Matches (October 2025)
India's tour of Australia - Five T20Is, three ODIs (October/November 2025)
South Africa's tour of India - Two Test Matches, five T20Is and three ODIs (November/December 2025)
New Zealand's tour of India - Five T20Is and three ODIs (January 2026)
2026 T20 World Cup - in India &amp; Sri Lanka (February/March 2026)
Over the next year, the Men in Blue will be taking part in a total of nine Test games and 12 One Day International matches. The Suryakumar Yadav-led T20i team is also guaranteed to play 18 T20 International games in addition to competing in the Asia Cup &amp; the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. 
The 2025 Indian Premier League season will begin on March 22 at Eden Gardens with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. The final will take place at the same venue on the 25th of May.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mi-vs-guj-wpl-mumbai-indians-beat-gujarat-giants-by-nine-runs-fulmali-s-half-century-goes-in-vain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MI vs GUJ WPL: Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Giants by nine runs, Fulmali's half-century goes in vain</a>

India next series: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (L) & Ravindra Jadeja (R) celebrate Team India's Champions Trophy 2025 triumph | Image Credits: ICC / Getty Images

India next series: The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 ended with celebrations for Team India. Everyone's focus was on the eight-team tournament for several months, but it ended on a happy note for Indian fans as the Rohit Sharma-led team lifted the Trophy for the third time. They defeated New Zealand by a margin of four wickets in the final match of the recently concluded tournament.  But now it is time to look ahead. Let's know when and against whom the Indian team will play next.

What's next for Team India after Champions Trophy 2025, check their full schedule till the 2026 T20 World Cup

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Former England captain and player Kevin Pietersen is all set to make his comeback in the IPL, not as a player but as a coach as he's set to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) as their mentor for IPL 2025. The 44-year-old will be partnering up with the likes of Matthew Mott (Assistant Coach), Hemang Badani (Head Coach), Venugopal Rao (Director of Cricket) and Munaf Patel (Bowling Coach) in the support staff of the franchise. 
The franchise, which made the official announcement on their application, has not appointed a captain yet for the upcoming season of the cash rich T20 league. 
This assignment with DC will be the first ever coaching assignment in the IPL for Pietersen. He last played in the cash rich t20 league nine years ago in 2016. The 44-year-old represented three IPL franchises from 2009 to 2016, including the Delhi based team and had even handled the captaincy duties for the team 17 times. 
https://x.com/DelhiCapitals/status/1895055280746172457?t=N8ApxCdu4ryV7EKqRGZFHQ&amp;s=19
After captaining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for a brief period of time in the 2009 edition of the IPL, he was appointed as the full time skipper of DC in 2014, where they finished at the last place, managing to secure just two wins in 14 contests.
The legendary English batter has also captained England 15 times, including the two-match Test Series versus the Indian National Cricket Team in 2008. Besides the IPL, the former right handed batter has also played in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the Big Bash League (BBL). Overall, he has featured in 200 t20 matches, amassing a total of 5,695 runs at a decent average of 33.89 and a strike rate of 136.
The Delhi Capitals, who have qualified for the final of the IPL on just a single occasion in 2020, finished sixth in the overall standings last season and they went into this year's mega auction with one of the biggest purse among all the ten participating teams after releasing majority of their players and retaining the services of only Kuldeep Yadav, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs. 
They added the likes of Harry Brook, former LSG skipper KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc and Faf du Plessis to their squad in the mega auction and overall, the team of DC is looking really strong.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/good-news-for-sunrisers-hyderabad-captain-pat-cummins-resumes-bowling-ahead-of-ipl-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Good news for Sunrisers Hyderabad! Captain Pat Cummins resumes bowling ahead of IPL 2025</a>

Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as the new mentor of DC for IPL 2025 | Image: X (Delhi Capitals)

For the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which begins on March 21, the Delhi Capitals have appointed former England captain Kevin Pietersen as their mentor. Pietersen has a stellar career in every format and was once a player and captain for the team. The franchise is anticipated to benefit greatly from his experience and familiarity with the team.

The Delhi Capitals have appointed former England captain Kevin Pietersen as their mentor,  for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, which begins on March 21

English legend Kevin Pietersen rejoins Delhi Capitals, appointed as the mentor for IPL 2025

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Five-time IPL winners and the joint most successful team in the history of the competition, Mumbai Indians have unveiled their new Jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on Friday, 21st of February. Skipper Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt message to fans of the franchise and promised to uphold the proud legacy of the Mumbai-based team along with the core members of the team Jasprit Bumrah, Tilka Varma, Rohit Sharma &amp; Suryakumar Yadav. 
The skipper said, "Dear MI Paltan, the year 2025 is our chance to bring the legacy where it truly belongs. With the iconic blue &amp; gold colors on jersey, we will be taking the field by storm to Play like Mumbai. This is not just our jersey, it's a promise to you. Chala bhetu, Wankhede Stadium la (Let's meet at the Wankhede Stadium)!"
The jersey of the franchise retains the iconic blue &amp; gold combinations of the essence of Mumbai Indians. The Blue color represents confidence, trust, and the boundless potential of the team while the gold color signifies achievements, glor,y and the unwavering quest for excellence. 
https://x.com/mipaltan/status/1892830459924566231
<h3>The EL Clasico of the IPL to be played in the first week of IPL 2025</h3>
The two joint most successful teams in the history of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) &amp; Mumbai Indians (MI) will be squaring off versus each other on the 23rd of March at the iconic M.A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 
Then, the arch-rivals will meet once again on the 20th of April at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Hardik Pandya-led team will face off versus CSK, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) twice during the league phase of IPL 2025. In the previous season, the five-time winners finished at the bottom of the table, with just eight points to their name in 14 matches. 
Ahead of the upcoming edition of the cash-rich T20 league, Mumbai has roped in Afghanistan's off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman as a replacement for the injured Allah Ghazanfar. The franchise announced this decision on their official social media handles on the 16th of February, Sunday after it was confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board that the 17-year-old mystery spinner was ruled out of IPL 2025 due to L4 vertebra fracture.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-why-captain-hardik-pandya-will-miss-mi-s-opening-match-vs-csk-at-the-chepauk-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025: Why Captain Hardik Pandya will miss MI's opening match vs CSK at the Chepauk, EXPLAINED</a>

The jersey of the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 | Image Credits: X (Mumbai Indians)

Mumbai Indians, the five-time IPL champions, presented their jersey for IPL 2025 on Friday, as they seek their sixth title following a poor season in IPL 2024.

'Chala bhetu!, Wankhede la!': Mumbai Indians unveil their IPL 2025 jersey with an emotional message from captain Hardik Pandya

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The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chennai_Super_Kings">Chennai Super Kings</a> IPL 2025 schedule has also been presented secludedly alongside the IPL schedule, which was released yesterday evening. CSK, the most successful team in the history of the IPL, will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against arch-rivals the Mumbai Indians on the 23rd of March. 
CSK have scheduled most of their beginning matches on their home ground at the iconic venue of Chepauk, in Chennai. They will also feature in matches scheduled to be played at Guwahati, Mullanpur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata other than their home ground. 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Trivia of CSK’s IPL 2025 Schedule:</h2>
CSK are placed alongside Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Group A for the IPL 2025.  
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23rd March 2025
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CSK vs MI
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Chennai
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7:30 PM
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28th March 2025
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CSK vs RCB
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Chennai
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7:30 PM
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30th March 2025
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CSK vs RR
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Guwahati
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7:30 PM
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5th April 2025
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CSK vs DC
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Chennai
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3:30 PM
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8th April 2025
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CSK vs PBKS
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Mullanpur
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7:30 PM
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11th April 2025
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CSK vs KKR
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Chennai
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7:30 PM
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14th April 2025
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CSK vs LSG
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Lucknow
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7:30 PM
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20th April 2025
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CSK vs MI
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Mumbai
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7:30 PM
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25th April 2025
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CSK vs SRH
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Chennai
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7:30 PM
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30th April 2025
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CSK vs PBKS
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Chennai
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7:30 PM
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3rd May 2025
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CSK vs RCB
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Bengaluru
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7:30 PM
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7th May 2025
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CSK vs KKR
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Kolkata
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7:30 PM
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12th May 2025
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CSK vs RR
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Chennai
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7:30 PM
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18th May 2025
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CSK vs GT
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Ahmedabad
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3:30 PM
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<h2 dir="ltr">CSK have an extensive record at Chepauk </h2>
The Chennai Super Kings stunned all over the years in the history of the IPL, while they have been featuring a rich legacy in the history of the IPL at the venue of MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. 
CSK have the best record among all teams in their home ground, as they have a win percentage of almost 70%, as they won 48 of the 67 matches at Chepauk. Often referred to as the Lion’s Den, CSK do give a standout performance at Chennai. They are scheduled to play the 7 matches in Chennai in the group stage games. 
<h2 dir="ltr">CSK’s record at Other Venues of IPL 2025</h2>
CSK have not featured in IPL matches held at the Guwahati and Mullanpur grounds, and hence do not have a record on these tracks. 
Ekana Stadium, Lucknow- CSK have played only on one occasion at the iconic Ekana Stadium and the only match on this ground ended without a result in the high scoring ground. The match was washed off due to rain. 
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai CSK have been facing their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians for 15 consecutive editions they have featured in the IPL, excluding the two-year ban. CSK, in their long pursuit, have made 25 appearances in Wankhede, thus winning on 13 occasions and losing 12 with a win ratio of 1.083. 
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Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru CSK have always had the upper hand over RCB in the history of the IPL. Winning on 21 occasions, CSK holds a huge advantage over RCB. Having played 11 matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, CSK have won on 5 occasions, with their final defeat in last year’s decisive match, which took RCB off to the playoffs and knocked out CSK. 
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Playing on 11 occasions at the Eden Gardens, Chennai Super Kings have won 7 matches, while 4 of the losses have been against the home side KKR, with their victory in 2011 IPL over Mumbai Indians also being on this iconic ground. The Eden Gardens will also host the finals of IPL 2025. 
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Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad- With the stadium coming in as an IPL venue since 2022, Gujarat Titans have been nearly invincible on their home turf, as CSK have also won only on one of the four occasions they played on this ground. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Best 11 based on IPL venues for CSK: </h2>
These picks are made based on the conditions of the track in different stadiums across India, as the tracks of Chepauk and Narendra Modi Stadium need more spinners and bowlers with a slow release, hence the need for Ellis and Noor increases, while in tracks like Eden Gardens and Wankhede, the pacers play a crucial role. Stadiums like Guwahati and Chinnaswamy are batting tracks that suppose the inclusion of Ravindra and sloggers like Jamie Overton down the order. 
Sometimes, Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda have been added to the 11 following their domestic record and experience on the scheduled tracks. 
CSK’s Best Probable Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana, and Khaleel Ahmed. 
CSK Best 11 at Chepauk Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana, and Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player: Noor Ahmed
CSK Best 11 at Guwahati Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Players: Rachin Ravindra / Jamie Overton
CSK Best 11 at Mullanpur Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Players: Nathan Eliis / Rachin Ravindra
CSK Best 11 at Ekana Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana and Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Players: Noor Ahmed / Jamie Overton
CSK Best 11 at Chinnaswamy Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, Mateesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Gurjapneet Singh / Rahul Tripathi
CSK Best 11 at Eden Gardens Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana and Nathan Ellis
Impact Player: Khaleel Ahmed
CSK Best 11 at Wankhede Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Anshul Kamboj, Mateesha Pathirana and Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Jamie Overton / Rachin Ravindra
CSK Best 11 at Narendra Modi Stadium: Ruturaj Gaikwad [C], Devon Conway, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravi Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, Nathan Ellis and Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Deepak Hooda 
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Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 schedule with head-to-head record at every scheduled venue

Here is the complete IPL 2025 schedule for Chennai Super Kings' matches, with venue details and head-to-head record.

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Form analysis and Head to Head record at scheduled venues and Best 11 based on venue

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The IPL schedule for 2025 was announced by the IPL governing society of the BCCI yesterday, and like every season, the Weekend Double-Headers in IPL 2025 will be the most anticipated days of the tournament. 
The season will mark 12 double-header matches, out of the 18 editions in which a total of 74 matches will be played between the 10 IPL teams. The matches have been announced over 13 different venues, with 10 venues being the home grounds of these teams, while Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, and Dharamshala acting as the three other venues for IPL 2025. 
The IPL 2025 will kick off on the 22nd of March with the first game between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Challengers_Bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bangalore</a> (RCB) and the defending champions <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. 
<h2 dir="ltr">IPL Groups and Fixture Schedule:</h2>
Group A: Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore
Group B: Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals.
As per the guidelines of the IPL in 2022, each team in a group will play twice against the other four teams in their group while also twice against one predetermined team from the other group. The single matches will be played against the other four teams in the other group. 
The top four teams at the end of their 14 matches will advance off to the knockouts, with the top two teams getting two chances and the 3rd and 4th teams squaring off twice in a must-win match to make it to the finals. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Newly named IPL venues for 2025:</h2>
<img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202502/image_430x256_67b2d45ece8dc.jpg" alt="New Venues for IPL 2025" width="778" height="484">
Punjab Kings have introduced their new venue for IPL 2025, as they will play in Mullanpur as their first venue and Dharamsala as their second option venue. 
Delhi Capitals will now have Vishakapatnam as their second home ground, and the matches will alternatively be played here as well. 
Rajasthan Royals have named Guwahati as their second home ground alongside the Sawai Mansingh Cricket Ground at Jaipur. 
<h3 dir="ltr">Double-Headers in IPL 2025:</h3>
The IPL schedule revealed 12 double headers in IPL 2025, with the first double header coming on the 23rd of March. 
https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1891116505858752909
<h2>Double-Headers Schedule Table: </h2>
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<table style="width: 90.6072%;"><colgroup><col width="77" style="width: 21.1608%;"><col width="171" style="width: 28.819%;"><col width="124" style="width: 24.9899%;"><col width="124" style="width: 24.9899%;"></colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
DATE
</td>
<td>
MATCH DETAILS
</td>
<td>
VENUE
</td>
<td>
TIME
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
23rd March 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 2: SRH vs RR
Match 3: CSK vs MI
</td>
<td>
Hyderabad
Chennai
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
30th March 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 10: DC vs SRH
Match 11: RR vs CSK
</td>
<td>
Visakhapatnam
Guwahati
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
5th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 17: CSK vs DC
Match 18: PBKS vs RR
</td>
<td>
Chennai
Chandigarh
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
6th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 19: KKR vs LSG
Match 20: SRH vs GT
</td>
<td>
Kolkata
Hyderabad
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
12th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 26: LSG vs GT 
Match 27:SRH vs PBKS
</td>
<td>
Lucknow
Hyderabad
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
13th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 28: RR vs RCB
Match 29: DC vs MI
</td>
<td>
Jaipur
Delhi
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
19th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 35: GT vs DC 
Match 36: RR vs LSG
</td>
<td>
Ahmedabad
Jaipur
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
20th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 37:PBKS vs RCB
Match 38: MI vs CSK
</td>
<td>
Chandigarh
Mumbai
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
27th April 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 45: MI vs LSG
Match 46: DC vs RCB
</td>
<td>
Mumbai
Delhi
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
4th May 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 53: KKR vs RR
Match 54: PBKSvsLSG
</td>
<td>
Kolkata
Dharamsala
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
11th May 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 61: PBKS vs MI
Match 62: DC vs GT
</td>
<td>
Dharamsala
Delhi
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
18th May 2025
</td>
<td>
Match 69: GT vs CSK
Match 70: LSG vs SRH
</td>
<td>
Ahmedabad
Lucknow
</td>
<td>
3:30 PM
7:30 PM
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
(Source: iplt20.com)
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List of weekend double headers in IPL 2025

Here is a secluded list of weekend double-headers in IPL 2025, where four teams clash against each other to thrill cricket fans on weekends.

Weekend Double-Headers in IPL 2025: Dates, Venues and Teams

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IPL 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Points Table, Ranking & Winning Prediction

Know the IPL 2025 schedule, teams, venues, time table, and download the PDF. Check the latest points table, team rankings, and winning predictions for IPL season 18.

IPL 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Points Table, Ranking & Winning Predictions

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Mumbai Indians, the highly successful franchise in the IPL, faced a surging blow with the newly auctioned <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allah_Mohammad_Ghazanfar">Allah Ghazanfar </a>ousted from the IPL 2025 owing to his injury. Mumbai’s hopes were pinned on the rising Afghan spinner, and now another Afghan has replaced him after his injury. 
The Mumbai team has reported to include <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujeeb_Ur_Rahman">Mujeeb Ur Rahman</a>, the spinner who went unsold in the IPL auction after having played several matches for the Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad. 
https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1891024178880327732
The Mumbai Indians now had to bring him in exchange for the 18-year-old Afghan rising talent who was bought for INR 4.80 crores. Ghazanfar sustained an injury during the Afghanistan tour of Zimbabwe and was declared to miss the upcoming IPL season as well. 
Mujeeb Ur Rahman has played 19 matches in his IPL career and went on to pick 19 wickets as well, with his best season back in 2018, when he also appeared in the most number of matches. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Mujeeb and Santner to form the MI spin duo?</h2>
<h2 dir="ltr"><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202502/image_430x256_67b19d0742f97.jpg" alt="New Mumbai Indians spin duo" width="804" height="500"></h2>
If the Mumbai Indians decide to form a formidable spin attack, then they will include the likes of both their spinners, experienced overseas campaigner Mitchell Santner, who has had some experience playing for the Chennai Super Kings as well. 
Mitchell Santner might be leading the MI spin attack, but Mujeeb might be an asset, especially if <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasprit_Bumrah">Bumrah</a> misses the IPL, considering he can come in handy with the new ball, as unlike other spinners, Mujeeb is often seen bowling in the powerplays. 
Now Mujeeb might be an asset for the same, while he is surely not MI’s first-choice spinner with Santner in the side. 
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman joins Mumbai Indians as replacement for injured Allah Ghazanfar

Former Punjab Kings spinner joins Mumbai Indians as replacement for injured Allah Ghazanfar

Experienced Afghan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman joins the Mumbai Indians squad, replacing injured Allah Ghazanfar

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