IPL 2025 schedule released, the opening match will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Kolkata on March 22.

IPL 2025 Match Schedule Time and dates

IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Full fixtures list, dates and venues announced

IPL 2025 Opening Match, Start Date, Live Streaming

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will start on Saturday, March 22. The opening and final matches will be played at Eden Gardens, the home ground of the previous champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the first match, KKR will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

According to a<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/133441/kkr-rcb-clash-to-launch-ipl-2025-on-march-22"> Cricbuzz</a> report, the full schedule of IPL can be released in 1 or 2 days. The franchise teams have been informed about the important matches. Kolkata won the title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2024 final. This time 2 playoff matches will be played in Hyderabad.

<h2>FAQ:</h2>

<h3>Where will the first league match be played in IPL 2025?</h3>

IPL 2025 will start on March 22, the opening and final matches will be played at Eden Gardens, the home ground of the previous champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In the first match, KKR will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

<h3>Where can I see the Dream11 prediction team for all the matches of IPL 2025?</h3>

You can see the Dream11 prediction team for all the matches of IPL 2025 absolutely free on <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">Grand11.in</a> , Grand 11 will provide Dream11 prediction for all the matches of IPL that too for free.

<h3>What is the timing of the matches for IPL 2025?</h3>

The evening matches will start at 7:30 PM IST, while the day matches will start at 3:30 PM IST.

<h3>What will be the venue of the IPL 2025 final match?</h3>

The IPL 2025 final match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on May 25.

<h3>Which TV channels will broadcast IPL 2025 in India?</h3>

Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for IPL 2025.

<h3>How can you watch IPL 2025 live streaming?</h3>

The live streaming of IPL 2025 matches will be available on Jio Cinema and Star Sports.

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IPL 2025 Opening Match: KKR vs RCB, Dream11 Prediction, Match Preview, start date and live streaming

IPL 2025 Opening Match, Start Date, Live Streaming and Dream11 Prediction

Why Virat Kohli Not Become RCB Captain In IPL?

On 13 February, Royal Challengers Bangalore team management announced their team captain for IPL 2025 in Bangalore. RCB opener and left handed batsman <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/rajat-patidar-appointed-as-new-captain-of-rcb-for-ipl-2025/1898" style="text-decoration:none">Rajat Patidar is appointed new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025</a>. After Faf du Pleasure joined Delhi Capitals as captain.&nbsp;

<h2>Why Virat Kohli Not Become Captain Of RCB?</h2>

Virat Kohli, who was the captain of RCB team from 2013-2021, stepped down his captaincy himself in 2021. Because he wants to focus on his batting performance.

<h3>Virat Kohli Performance As A RCB Captain 
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			140&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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			66&nbsp;
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			70
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			48.52%
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			140
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			4,881
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			Average&nbsp;
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			42.07
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			129.94
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			973
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			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top">
			50&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000; border-left:1px solid #000000; border-right:1px solid #000000; border-top:1px solid #000000; vertical-align:top">
			35
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			100
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			5
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<h2>RCB Director Mo Bobat Statement On Why Virat Not Captain?</h2>

RCB Director Mo Bobat gave the statement on why Virat Kohli is not captain of RCB. He said &ldquo;of course, Virat was one of the options. But he&rsquo;s someone who doesn&rsquo;t need title, he&lsquo;s always a captain in the dressing room&rdquo;

<h3>Kohli Statement On Rajat Patidar Become Captain</h3>

Virat Kohli said &ldquo;This is very well deserved, the entire team is behind you will have all our support&rdquo;.

<h2>IPL 2025 Start From March 22</h2>

Indian Premier League 2025 will start from March 22, 2025. The 10 iconic stadiums will host all the matches of IPL. The opening match will be between Royal Challengers Bangaluru and Previous seasons winner Kolkata Knight Riders in Eden Garden in Kolkata. The Final will be at&nbsp;Eden Garden in Kolkata on May 25.

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Why Virat Kohli not become RCB captain? What is the reason behind this RCB management given statement on this.

Rajat Patidar appointed as new captain of RCB

While preparations are going on for another Champions Trophy, the RCB team has surprised everyone, they have announced Rajat Patidar as the new captain of the team.

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025 starting from March 21. There was news in the media that Virat Kohli would be given the command of the team again, but this did not happen.

RCB made this announcement at an event in Bengaluru on Thursday. Team director Mo Bobat, head coach Andy Flower and Patidar attended the event.

Let us tell you that Rajat Patidar has played three seasons for the franchise since joining RCB in 2021 and has become one of their key batsmen, scoring 799 runs in 28 matches at a strike rate of 158.85.

&quot;Rajat has a calm demeanour and that will be a huge asset to Rajat, especially in the IPL,&quot; Flower said. &quot;He&#39;s a naturally calm person, but he cares about the people around him in the dressing room. As a captain, these qualities are important.&quot; Bobat confirmed that Kohli was an option the team management had thought about. &quot;Both Virat and Rajat were credible auction picks for the captaincy,&quot; Bobat said. &quot;We didn&#39;t want to go into the auction with a captaincy option in mind. &quot;We wanted an Indian captain primarily because it&#39;s an Indian competition. Of course, Virat was an option. [But] Virat doesn&#39;t need the title of captaincy to lead. We saw that last year when Faf was the captain.&quot;

This will be Rajat Patidar&#39;s first captaincy stint in the IPL, but he has also captained MP in the 2024-25 seasons of the 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy. Those tournaments were his first full-time assignments as a captain in domestic cricket.

<h2>Rajat Patidar Records</h2>

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			Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
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			9
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			100
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He was the second-highest run-scorer in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 428 runs in nine innings at an average of 61.14 and a strike rate of 186.08. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Patidar scored 100 runs in nine innings at an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 186.08. Scored 226 runs at a strike rate of 107.10.

Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for IPL 2025 starting from March 21.

Rajat Patidar appointed as new captain of RCB for IPL 2025

Rishabh PANT has been made the new captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He will replace KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant has also been the captain of Delhi Capitals.

Pant has previously led Delhi Capitals in three seasons (2021, 2022 and 2024), although the team reached the 2021 playoffs under his captaincy. He was out of the 2023 season after a car accident. Delhi&#39;s performance under Pant&#39;s captaincy...

<h2>Pant will replace KL Rahul</h2>

<a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/rishabh-pant-lead-lucknow-in-ipl-2025/1795">Rishabh Pant will replace KL Rahul in Lucknow Super Giants</a>. KL Rahul led LSG for the last season (2022, 2023, 2024). The team made it to the playoffs for the first two years, although could not make it to the final. At the same time, the 2024 season was very bad, the team finished 7th. LSG under the captaincy of KL Rahul

<h2>Rishabh Pant said</h2>

I will give my 200%. I will try my best to live up to the trust he has shown in me. This is a new beginning. Hopefully we will do very well in the new season.

I am very happy with my new team. There is a very good balance of young and senior players in our team. Now we have to think about how to take this franchise to new heights.

I know this is a new beginning, a new franchise. However, not much will change in the way I captain or play cricket. Yes, it is definitely that a lot will be added to it. Whatever the strategy of the team, it will move forward according to that.

<h2>LSG is the second team in IPL for Pant</h2>

LSG is the second team in IPL for Pant. Earlier, he started his career in IPL with Delhi Capitals in 2016. At that time, Daredevils (old name of Delhi Capitals) bought him for 1.6 crores in the 2016 auction. Pant has also been the captain of Delhi Capitals. He was made the captain in 2021. In 2022, he stayed away from IPL due to injury. He was also the captain of Delhi in 2023.

<h3>Before the auction, LSG retained 5 players</h3>

LSG had retained Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Ayush Badoni and Mohsin Khan, although none of them became the captain. The team was looking for an Indian player who could replace Rahul as captain. Pant was at the top of their list along with Shreyas Iyer.

There was a competition between LSG and SRH to get Pant in the auction. Their bid reached 20.75 crores, later SRH backed down. LSG increased it to Rs 27 crore to fend off the right-to-match challenge from Delhi Capitals.

Rishabh Pant has been made the new captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He will replace KL Rahul. Rishabh Pant has also been the captain of Delhi Capitals.

Rishabh Pant becomes captain of Lucknow Super Giants

Based on recent news, the Indian Premier League (IPL) may soon see a major change in leadership. According to reports, Rishabh Pant may be selected as the captain of the Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) for the next season, with <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/shreyas-iyer-new-captain-of-punjab-kings-for-ipl-2025/1783" style="text-decoration:none">Shreyas Iyers as the new captain of Punjab Kings</a>. Pant, who is known for his strong leadership style and daring batting, might offer a fresh perspective on the team&#39;s approach.

<h2>Pant&rsquo;s Returns</h2>

Rishabh Pant, who has been recovering from a vehicle accident that stopped him from playing international cricket for the majority of 2023, is almost ready to return. After months of rest, the wicketkeeper-batter has stated how excited he is to return to the game. He might begin a new chapter in his IPL career if he is appointed captain of LSG.

<h2>Why did LSG Choose Pant As A Captain?</h2>

To find the ideal balance, the Lucknow SuperGiants, a team that debuted in the IPL in 2022, have been experimenting with leadership. The team&#39;s current captain, KL Rahul, has come under fire for playing in order particularly during big matches.

Pant, who is known for his aggressive strategies and unconventional thinking, might be an effort by leadership to give the team a boost.

Pant has a proven track record as a leader. In past IPL seasons, he lead the Delhi Capitals (DC) to the playoffs as captain, winning respect for his brave on-field choices. His trust as a captain is also enhanced by his background as India&#39;s Test cricket skipper.

<h3>Challenges In New Franchise</h3>

Pant will have to overcome a number of challenges if appointed. It takes a leader who can create confidence in fans as well as players to guide a new team like LSG, which is still establishing its identity in the league. After returning from a long injury layoff, Pant will also have to deal with the challenges of balancing his dual roles as captain and wicketkeeper-batter.

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India's Wicket Keeper Rishabh pant will lead the Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) in upcoming IPL 2025.

Rishabh Pant Lead Lucknow In IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer New Captain Of Punjab Kings For IPL

Shreyas Iyer has been named the new captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a major announcement ahead of the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/ipl-2025-will-begin-in-kolkata-on-march-21/1776">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025</a> season. The news is a component of the franchise&#39;s redesigned plan to infuse the club with new leadership and spirit as they target their first-ever IPL title.

<h2>Second Biggest Buy In The Auction IPL 2025</h2>

Later in the year, the Kolkata Knight Riders released Shreyas, who helped the team win the 2024 tournament. Kings then bought him for INR 26.75 crore, the second-highest buy in the auction.

<h2>Why Choose Iyer As A Captain?</h2>

The PBKS management sees the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as a carefully planned move. The popular right-handed hitter has led the Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final in 2020, demonstrating their leadership abilities. Iyer, who is renowned for his tactical skill and cool head, is expected to provide the Punjab Kings stability and a winning mentality.

<h2>Iyer Reaction After Announce Captain</h2>

&quot;I&#39;m pleased to have been assigned with leading the Punjab Kings. Iyer said at the announcement, &quot;The team has a lot of potential, and I am excited to work with the players and the coaching staff in achieving our common goal of winning the IPL.&quot;

<h3>Punjab Kings Squad</h3>

Punjab Kings has also made signs about major squad changes. According to reports, the team seeks to improve its bowling attack and middle order to support Shreyas Iyer&#39;s captain. In order to put together a team that can fight for the crown, a team believes that the IPL 2025 auction will be an important stage.

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Punjab Kings’s Management announce their new captain. Shreyas Iyer is the new captain of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025.

Shreyas Iyer New Captain Of Punjab Kings For IPL 2025

IPL 2025 Will Begin In Kolkata On March 21

The IPL 2025 will begins in Kolkata on March 21 with an exciting opening ceremony and a match that sets the stage for great cricket. The IPL is in its 18th edition this year, and all ten teams are fighting for the title. The league will feature the best cricket talent, from established stars to up-and-coming talents. There is an apparent feeling of expectation as each team works to put together stronger lineups after an auction..

Top teams will play in the first game, providing an incredible start to the season. A grand opening ceremony honoring cricket&#39;s international spirit is another event that fans can expect. It is anticipated that this year&#39;s event would include strong contests, interesting rivalries like CSK v MI, MI v RCB, RCB v CSK, etc, and memorable moments. With a nearly two-month schedule, there will be many chances for cricket fans to take in the action.

As the cricketing keep gets near, keep an eye out for team updates and match schedules. Now is the ideal moment to improve your strategy with the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" style="text-decoration:none">best fantasy cricket prediction</a> tips.

<h2>Why Delay In The IPL 2025 Schedule?</h2>

The tournament was scheduled to take place from Friday, March 14, to Sunday, May 25, 2025, according to the (BCCI). The dates for the upcoming two IPL seasons have been announced by the BCCI. There is currently a suggestion that those dates were not the official schedule, but only the window set aside for the season. The delay occurred by a request from the broadcasters, who supposedly wanted a later start because of the Champions Trophy final, which is scheduled for March 9, five days before the IPL kickoff. Sources inside the broadcasting network, however, have denied submitting such a request.

<h2>What Expect From of IPL 2025:</h2>

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Key Players to Watch:</h3>
	The season is going to be dominated by international superstars like Virat Kohli, Rashid Khan, and Jos Buttler. Up-and-coming players from domestic leagues will also get interest.</li>
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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Impact of New Rules:</h3>
	Innovative regulations, such as strategy replacements and power-play changes,&nbsp;are introduced in the 2025 edition. </li>
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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Opening Match:</h3>
	In the highly awaited season opener, the Chennai Super Kings, the winners from the previous year, will play the Kolkata Knight Riders.</li>
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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Venues and Schedule:</h3>
	Ten iconic venues will host matches, each with a different pitch condition.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:decimal">
	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Playoffs and Final:</h3>
	The playoffs will begin in mid-May, and Mumbai&#39;s Wankhede Stadium will host the final match.</li>
</ol>

Cricket fans and analysts are anxiously awaiting the full schedule release, which will include match times, locations, and team lineups, as the countdown gets underway. The stage is set for another incredible season of cricketing entertainment and brilliance, with Kolkata hosting the grand opening.

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Prepare for the IPL 2025, which begins in Kolkata on March 21! Find the most important moments and the best fantasy cricket predictions for this exciting cricket season.

The IPL mega auction took place on 24 and 25 November in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 7 teams bought 22 to 25 players, while Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad teams could buy only 20-21 players. PBKS, DC and RCB teams, who came with the biggest purse, looked almost perfect.

Delhi bought big players at a low price, while KKR could not buy any captain. The finishing of Mumbai, Rajasthan and Hyderabad is coming out weak. At the same time, the top-4 of Lucknow and Kolkata looked weak. Due to the impact player rule in IPL, 12 players play in the match, so this time fewer all-rounders were bought.

<h2>1. Chennai Super Kings: Spin department strong, Dhoni&#39;s fellow finisher not bought</h2>

Strength: Strengthened the core by buying old players like Conway, Rachin, Ashwin, Karan. Noor, Jadeja and Ashwin are making the spin department very strong. Bought 9 all-rounders, out of which 5 will also be part of the playing-12. The team&#39;s backup is also strong.

Weakness: 42-year-old Dhoni is the only finisher. Karan, Jadeja and Ashwin are weak as finishers. There are no proper players to support Pathirana in the pace bowling department as well. Invested more money on young pacers, which could prove to be risky.

Possible-12: Rituraj Gaikwad (captain), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dubey, Sam Karan, MS Dhoni (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Khalil Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, Mathish Pathirana.

<h2>2. Mumbai Indians: Strong batting and bowling, lack of finisher</h2>

Strength: The team&#39;s top order batting is strong due to the presence of Indian international players. Bumrah, Boult and Chahar are strengthening the pace bowling. Santner and Ghazanfar fit in the spin department.

Weakness: There is no finisher in the team to support Hardik. Young Robin Minj will come at number-7, if he flops then the team&#39;s finishing will become very weak. There is no backup Indian wicketkeeper either.

Possible-12: Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dheer, Hardik Pandya (captain), Robin Minj (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Allah Ghazanfar, Trent Boult, Jaspreet Bumrah.

<h2>3. Kolkata Knight Riders: Captain not bought, finishing very strong</h2>

Strength: Top class finishers are present from number-4 to 7. If Narine opens then there is also an option to increase bowling. Chakraborty, Harshit, Nortya and Vaibhav are also making the bowling strong.

Weakness: Captain not bought; previous captain Shreyas was bought by Punjab. A lot of money was spent on Venkatesh, but it is difficult to fit him in the playing-11. His presence is weakening the top order of the team.

Possible-12: Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Enrique Nortya, Varun Chakraborty, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande.

<h2>4. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Strong batting-bowling, finishing a bit weak</h2>

Strength: Top-5 batsmen are very explosive, last season, with their help, the best score of IPL was made. Bowling has also been strengthened by buying Harshal and Shami.

Weakness: Finishing options are weak after Klaasen. There are players like Manohar and Mendis, but they are not able to increase the strength of the team.

Possible-12: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Kamindu Mendis, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Jaydev Unadkat.

<h2>5. Royal Challengers Bangalore: Did not buy big names, made a balanced team; captain not decided</h2>

Strength: Did not bid on big names like Maxwell, Pant, Rahul, Shreyas. Bought T-20 specialists like Salt, Livingstone, Jitesh, Krunal. Bhuvneshwar, Dayal and Rasikh are strengthening the bowling.

Weakness: Suyash Sharma can be risky as a wrist spinner. After releasing Du Plessis, did not buy the captain either. The spin department is a bit weak.

Possible-12: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Swapnil Singh/Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

<h2>6. Delhi Capitals: Strong batting and bowling; finishing depends on Indians</h2>

Strength: Delhi made the smartest purchase in the auction. The team bought players like Rahul, Starc, Natarajan, Ashutosh at low prices. Both batting and bowling departments are strong.

Weakness: Ashutosh and Akshar will be responsible for finishing. No foreigner was bought at this position, if the Indian player flops then the team may face problems here.

Possible-12: Jack Fraser-Magark, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi/Abhishek Porel, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Akshar Patel, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Thangarasu Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar.

<h2>7. Punjab Kings: Bought the most expensive players, but made the team strong</h2>

Strength: Bought a stable captain in the form of Shreyas. Made the finishing very strong with Wadhera, Maxwell, Stoinis. Arshdeep, Chahal and Jansen are also strengthening the bowling.

Weakness: Maxwell has been a flop in IPL for the last few years, Ferguson also proves to be expensive at times. Bought 3 such players from Australia, who have not been able to prove themselves in India.

Possible-12: Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson.

<h2>8. Lucknow Supergiants: Top order weak, finisher strong</h2>

Strength: Pooran, Miller, Shahbaz and Samad are strengthening the finishing. Pant plays fast in IPL, which is also strengthening the middle order.

Weakness: Marsh and Markram are out of form in T20, if both of them do not perform then Lucknow will be under pressure from the powerplay itself. The fitness of Mohsin and Mayank will also be a concern for the team.

Possible-12: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan/Akash Deep.

<h2>9. Gujarat Titans: Middle order weak, bowling-finishing strong</h2>

Strength: Butler&#39;s arrival strengthened the opening, also provided a strong wicketkeeping option. Finishing and bowling have been further strengthened.

Weakness: Sudarshan and Lomror are risky options in the middle order. Siraj, Rabada and Sundar prove to be expensive at times.

Possible-12: Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Phillips, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Washington Sundar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

<h3>10. Rajasthan Royals: Weak finishing, no backup players either; strong batting-bowling</h3>

Strength: Retained the batsmen, strengthened the batting further by buying Nitish Rana and Shubham Dubey. Hasranga, Archer, Farooqui and Sandeep Sharma are strengthening the bowling department.

Weakness: There are no good finishers to support Hetmyer. There is no strong backup for injured and out of form players.

Possible-12: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (captain and wicketkeeper), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Fazalhaq Farooqui, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.

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