It’s currently the season of cricket with IPL and PSL in full swing. Fans all around the world have enough cricketing entertainment to keep them satisfied. We will look into the top 10 cricket news around the cricket world.
1. PSL 2025 Current Standings
PSL 2025 Points Table Update – April 22, 2025
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IU (Islamabad United) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +2.544 |
| KK (Karachi Kings) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.215 |
| LQ (Lahore Qalandars) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +2.051 |
| PZ (Peshawar Zalmi) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.844 |
| QG (Quetta Gladiators) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.917 |
| MS (Multan Sultans) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.941 |
The PSL 2025 season is heating up. Islamabad United are on fire, winning all four of their matches. Their NRR is an impressive +2.544. Karachi Kings are second, with three wins in five games. Lahore Qalandars are close behind, winning two out of three. Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators have only one win each. Both teams need to improve. Multan Sultans are in big trouble, losing all three games. Their NRR is the worst. It’s a tough road ahead for them.
The competition is fierce, with every match counting now. Islamabad United look like the favorites, but anything can happen in important matches of PSL. The race to the playoffs has begun, and every team will fight hard. Fans can expect more drama in the upcoming games.
2. IPL 2025 Current Standings
IPL 2025 Points Table Update – April 22, 2025
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| GT (Gujarat Titans) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +1.104 |
| DC (Delhi Capitals) | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.589 |
| RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.472 |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.177 |
| LSG (Lucknow Super Giants) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.088 |
| MI (Mumbai Indians) | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | +0.483 |
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | +0.212 |
| RR (Rajasthan Royals) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.633 |
| SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1.217 |
| CSK (Chennai Super Kings) | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -1.392 |
The IPL 2025 points table is taking shape. Gujarat Titans are leading with 6 wins from 8 matches. Their NRR is impressive at +1.104. Delhi Capitals follow closely with 5 wins in 7 games. RCB, PBKS, and LSG also have 10 points, all in playoff contention. Their positions are decided by NRR. Mumbai Indians have 8 points and are still in the race. KKR are slightly behind with 6 points.
At the bottom, Rajasthan Royals, SRH, and CSK have only 2 wins each. CSK has the worst NRR. The middle of the table is tight, with every game now crucial. The top 4 race is intense. Gujarat Titans’ all-round form looks solid. Delhi and Bangalore are also strong contenders. Big games are coming, and the IPL season is heating up fast.
3. PSL 2025 Upcoming matches
There are still some exciting weeks going on in PSL 2025, as three more exciting matches this week. The match today between Multan Sultans (MS) and Lahore Qalandars (LQ) at 8:00 PM in Multan is the 12th of the season on April 22, 2025. MS are gasping for points and have one last chance to stop the never-ending dry spell without a win. Tomorrow, April 23rd, at 8:00 PM, MS will face the table-toppers Islamabad United (IU) in Match 13.
This one should be a tough challenge because IU are basking in the glory of four straight wins. On Thursday, April 24th, the action shifts to Lahore for Match 14, where LQ will host Peshawar Zalmi (PZ) at 8:00 PM. LQ aims to build momentum in their pursuit, while PZ, sitting low on the table, will be looking for a big turnaround. Buckle up for three nights of undeterred PSL action and drama!
4. IPL 2025 Upcoming fixtures
Another thrilling stage of IPL 2025 opens with three epic face-offs this week. The match tonight, April 22nd, at 7:00 PM, will involve Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Lucknow. This game is quite important for both sides fighting to finish in the top four; hence, expectations are high. Here, the power-packed LSG will face a well-balanced DC squad.
Tomorrow, April 23rd, at 7:00 PM, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) take on each other. SRH makes a desperate attempt to improve the table standings while MI cement their place in the upper half. On Thursday, April 24th, at 7:00 PM, the match will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Bengaluru. Get prepared for three eventful nights of IPL action!
5. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Youngest Star Makes History in IPL
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14, entered the history books of IPL 2025 when he played his first match for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants. He hit his very first ball for a six. He scored 34 runs from 20 balls, including three sixes. This partnership between him and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 85 runs. RR lost by two runs, but Vaibhav announced his intentions.
He was bought in the IPL auction for ₹1.1 crore. Suryavanshi was born in Bihar and had his first-class debut at the age of 12 years. He had smashed a century off 58 balls for India U-19s. Coaching staff and supporters are now keeping high hopes for his future. This small village boy making his debut into IPL glory remains an inspirational journey.
6. Babar Azam and PSL 2025: Bad Beginnings
Babar Azam is not performing well in the PSL 2025 at all. He started off by scoring a duck against Karachi Kings. In his second match, he scored only one run. The third match gave him only two runs. This has been Babar’s worst start in the PSL so far. However, he did manage to score a 46 against Karachi Kings before being LBWed by a slider off left-armer Khushdil Shah.
Despite not showing his top-level performance Babar Azam bagged the PSL Fans’ Choice Award, demonstrating his strong popularity with the fans.. Zalmi has also struggled in this season. It surely remains a question whether his form can improve. The fans are very much keen for good form to smile at him.
7. Hosts UAE for Triangular Series Featuring ‘A’ Teams
Abu Dhabi is hosting a limited-overs Tri-Nation Series from April 13 to 25. Competing in it are Afghanistan A, Ireland Wolves, and Sri Lanka A. The series shall operate in a round-robin scheme, with each participant playing against the other two. The teams that came up at the top will play the final. This series gives yet another opportunity for the young cricketers in the making to test their skills and have some of the most valuable exposure for life. This will provide an opportunity for the overseas boys to shine on the international field.
8. Sri Lanka announces their Women’s Tri-Nation Series
Sri Lanka will be hosting India and South Africa for a Women’s ODI Tri-Nation Series from April 27th till May 11, 2025. The matches will take place in R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. It is to prepare teams towards the forthcoming Women’s Cricket World Cup. The format of this series will be round-robin; everyone plays each other. The matches will be beneficial experiences and facilitate the players to hone their skills further. Since all three teams are very solid, the series is excellent for great cricket.
Fans can expect high-action rivalry from them as each side will be thinking to gain some momentum and gain in confidence before the big one. The series will also bring opportunity for the emerging players to prove their mettle. Therefore, the Sri Lanka Women’s Tri-Nation Series will be quite an interesting precursor to the World Cup.
9. West Indies announces Breakout League
Cricket West Indies have declared the Breakout League. This is a T20 tournament aimed at showing their emerging talent. This T20 event will be played from April 25 to May 10, 2025, and all matches will be played on the grounds of Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago. The league is meant for producing opportunities for the young cricketers to exhibit their skills in front of a jury, which may eventually grant entry into the ranks of the senior West Indies team.
The fans will experience some best potential talents emerging from the region. This league promises exciting cricket and will be an opportunity for sports personalities to achieve fame in West Indies cricket. The Breakout League will be a crucial stepping stone for future cricketers.
10. North American Cup kicks off in Cayman Islands
This first-ever North American Cup is happening in the Cayman Islands from April 19 to April 27, 2025. The teams taking part are Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, and the United States. It’s an event that throws light on the emerging talent crossing paths within North America. It gives them a time to showcase their respective arms on a very competitive stage. Expect high-caliber, very exciting communication. It is very monumental for the growth of cricket in the region. The sport’s development and exposure will be heightened from this point. With teams representing different nations at some capacity, the excitement promises to be thrilling.
