IPL 2025
In IPL 2025, 60 matches have been played so far and three teams have qualified for the playoffs. At the same time, 4 teams are out of the playoff race. Now there is a collision between three teams for the location of a playoff, which includes teams of Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. Now it has to be seen who becomes the fourth team to reach the playoffs. At the same time, CSK, RR, SRH and Kolkata have been out of the playoffs of Knight Riders.
Meanwhile, a big announcement has been made by Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both teams have announced a replacement for the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Shivam Shukla as Rovman Powell’s replacement for the remaining seasons.
Rowman Powell’s replacement announced
West Indies all -rounder Rowman Powell is to undergo tonsil surgery. This is the reason why he will not be able to play for Kolkata in the remaining matches. In such a situation, Shivam Shukla has been included in his team in Rovman Powell’s replacement form. Leg spinner Shivam Shukla plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and is going to join KKR for 30 lakh rupees. Kolkata Knight Riders now have their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on 25 May. Now it has to be seen whether Shivam Shukla becomes a part of the playing XI in this last match.
Blessing Mujbani joins RCB
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore, which has been cut off the playoff ticket, has chosen Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Blacing Mujarbani as a replacement of Lungi Angidi. This replacement will be effective from 26 May 2025. That is, Mujbani can be seen bowling in the playoffs for RCB. Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Mujarbani has played 70 T20I matches so far and has taken 78 wickets. Apart from this, he has also represented Zimbabwe in 12 Tests and 55 ODIs. He will join RCB for Rs 75 lakh. Let me tell you, RCB has to play 2 matches in the league stage. The team will take on SRH on May 23 and then face Lucknow Super Giants on 27 May in the last league stage match.
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