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IPL 2025: Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Form As Rajasthan Royals Aim To Out-Bat Punjab Kings

An out-of-sorts Yashasvi Jaiswal would want his on-field exploits to make headlines rather than his off-field decisions as Rajasthan Royals, led by regular skipper Sanju Samson, will aim to keep a marauding Punjab Kings batting lineup in check in their IPL clash in Mullanpur on Saturday. Jaiswal, Indian batting's heir apparent to Virat Kohli, recently made news for switching from Mumbai to Goa reportedly due to differences and ego clashes with an ageing, out-of-favour India star in his state team.

Questioned On Rs 27 Crore-Worth Rishabh Pant's Form, LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Response

Two losses in three games have hit Lucknow Super Giants hard, and team mentor Zaheer Khan couldn't dodge questions that were asked about the franchise's new skipper Rishabh Pant. The wicket-keeper batter, who arrived from the Delhi Capitals for a fee of INR 27 crore, a record in the history of the Indian Premier League, hasn't managed to score 17 runs from three matches. When LSG mentor Zaheer Khan was asked about Pant's form as a batter, he said that he team has to back him as he is the skipper.

IPL 2025: On-Fire Shreyas Iyer Gets New Nickname From Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting compared skipper Shreyas Iyer to a 'Rolls-Royce in third gear' after the skipper produced a measured half-century to shape his team's big win against Lucknow Super Giants. Ponting, in an interaction with his team, reminded the players to "not take anything for granted" during the IPL 2025 campaign. Iyer smashed 52 not out, his second unbeaten half-century in as many games, as PBKS overhauled the 172-run target in 16.2 overs for the loss of two wickets.

"Can Happen Inside...": Sanjiv Goenka's Intense Chat With Rishabh Pant Gets Stern Reaction From WC Winner

Rishabh Pant has had a poor start in IPL 2025. He has failed to shine in batting, while his captaincy has also not been impressive either. Pant has scored only 17 runs across three matches in the ongoing season. To add insult to injury, his team Lucknow Super Giants have lost two of the three games. The franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka, who has developed a reputation of asking questions to his team's captains, was involved in intense chats after the defeats LSG suffered in IPL 2025. Last year, Goenka had come under fire for verbally bashing KL Rahul after the then LSG captain had suffered an embarrassing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"Team To Watch Out For": Kane Williamson Praises Punjab Kings After Victory Over LSG

Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson praised the Punjab Kings' balanced squad, cohesive playing style, and strong leadership after their victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Williamson expressed his views while speaking on Jio Hotstar. The former New Zealand skipper particularly commended Shreyas Iyer for his confident and focused approach, which he said has been inspiring his teammates. Williamson was impressed by the team's ability to effectively utilise a diverse range of players, contributing to their strong start to the season.

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Leaves Behind MS Dhoni To Clinch Elite Captaincy Milestone

After a title-winning campaign with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Shreyas Iyer has hit the ground running as the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. PBKS aren't just off to a perfect start to the new season, winning two games out of two; the said results have also come in a dominant manner. Iyer himself has led the franchise from the front, emerging as their top-scoring batter so far. With the victory against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, Iyer secured his 8th consecutive win as a captain in IPL, going past the legendary MS Dhoni.

"Big Shock": Rs 27 Crore Buy Rishabh Pant's Flop Start In IPL 2025 Decoded By Ex-India Star

Rishabh Pant, the costliest player in the Indian Premier League history, has had a forgettable start to the 2025 season. Around four months ago, the wicketkeeper-batter scripted history at IPL 2025 auction after Lucknow Super Giants bought him for a whopping sum of INR 27 crore. Not only in the IPL auction history, but also in the entire event, this was the first time that a player was signed for such a massive salary. However, has failed to live up to the expectations of the franchise so far, returning scores of 0, 15 and 2 in his three innings in IPL 2025 so far.

"Unreal Athleticism": Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi Combine To Take Terrific Boundary Line Catch. Watch

A terrific piece of fielding caught attention during Lucknow Super Giants' home game against Punjab Kings in Indian Premier League 2025 on Tuesday. PBKS batter Prabhsimran Singh tried to play a slog-sweep but mistimed it. He ended up hitting it high in the air, keeping the deep mid-wicket fielder interested. Ayush Badoni was the man stationed there. He took the catch on the edge of the boundary line and released the ball from his hands before crossing the ropes. An aware Ravi Bishnoi was running towards his fellow fielder from deep square leg and managed to grab the ball thrown by Badoni, thus completing the catch. "Unreal Athleticism," wrote LSG while sharing the video on social media.

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IPL 2025: Focus On Yashasvi Jaiswal's Form As Rajasthan Royals Aim To Out-Bat Punjab Kings

Questioned On Rs 27 Crore-Worth Rishabh Pant's Form, LSG Mentor Zaheer Khan's Response

IPL 2025: On-Fire Shreyas Iyer Gets New Nickname From Ricky Ponting

"Can Happen Inside...": Sanjiv Goenka's Intense Chat With Rishabh Pant Gets Stern Reaction From WC Winner

"Team To Watch Out For": Kane Williamson Praises Punjab Kings After Victory Over LSG

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Leaves Behind MS Dhoni To Clinch Elite Captaincy Milestone

"Big Shock": Rs 27 Crore Buy Rishabh Pant's Flop Start In IPL 2025 Decoded By Ex-India Star

"Unreal Athleticism": Ayush Badoni, Ravi Bishnoi Combine To Take Terrific Boundary Line Catch. Watch