🏏 IPL 2025: This Week’s Biggest Upsets, Records & Power Plays 🚀🔥

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🏏 IPL 2025: This Week’s Biggest Upsets, Records & Power Plays 🚀🔥


The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already delivered edge-of-the-seat action and jaw-dropping drama! From unexpected upsets to new records, and some massive power plays, this week in IPL was pure cricketing madness.

Let’s dive into all the excitement that happened this week in IPL 2025, and relive the biggest surprises, achievements, and high-voltage performances that fans can’t stop talking about! 💥


🧨 Biggest Upsets of the Week

This week gave us some serious "Did that just happen?!" moments. A few underdog teams turned the tables on the giants and shook up the points table! 👇

1. Punjab Kings Shock Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk 😲

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Result: Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets

Chennai has always been a fortress for CSK, but Punjab Kings had other plans! Chasing 175, Punjab's young opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a quickfire 72 off 38 balls, silencing the yellow crowd.

🔥 Key Moment: Abhishek hitting three sixes in an over off Ravindra Jadeja turned the game around!

👑 Player of the Match: Abhishek Sharma

2. Lucknow Super Giants Stun Gujarat Titans with Last-Ball Thriller 🧊

Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow

Result: LSG won by 1 wicket

This was a nail-biter! Gujarat Titans posted a competitive 181, thanks to Shubman Gill’s classy 88. But Marcus Stoinis played the innings of his life, scoring 65 off 33 and taking it down to the last ball.

🧠 Fun Fact: LSG chased 19 runs in the final over – the highest this season so far!

🏏 Hero: Stoinis with bat and a final over boundary that sealed the win!

3. Sunrisers Hyderabad Humble Mumbai Indians at Wankhede 🧡💔

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Result: SRH won by 44 runs

In a major shocker, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowled out the mighty Mumbai Indians (MI) for just 116. Defending a modest 160, SRH’s pace duo – Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Fazalhaq Farooqi – ripped through Mumbai’s top order.

⚡ Turning Point: Three wickets in the powerplay completely destroyed MI’s momentum.

🥇 Game Changer: Bhuvneshwar with 3/18 in 4 overs


🏆 Record-Breaking Moments

IPL is where history is made, and this week was packed with mind-blowing records! 📜🏅

🔥 Fastest Fifty of IPL 2025 by Liam Livingstone

Livingstone, playing for Punjab Kings, smashed a fifty in just 15 balls against RCB. His brutal hitting included 6 sixes and 3 fours. It was pure carnage at Eden Gardens!

📢 Record Alert: Second-fastest IPL fifty ever!

💯 Most Sixes in a Match – 36 Bombs!

In the clash between KKR vs RCB, both teams combined hit 36 sixes, making it the highest six count in a single IPL game! The bowlers had a tough night while the crowd loved every moment.

🧨 Highlight: Andre Russell hit 10 sixes in his explosive 85* off 32.

🧤 Most Catches in an IPL Game – Riyan Parag Takes 5
Fielding can win you games, and Riyan Parag proved it by taking 5 stunning catches for Rajasthan Royals. His reflexes and athleticism saved at least 30 runs!

🏅 Record: Most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in IPL history.


⚡ Power Plays That Turned Matches Around

Powerplays often decide the tone of the match. And this week, we saw some incredible opening bursts and batting onslaughts that changed the game early! 🌪️

💣 DC’s Explosive Start vs RCB

Prithvi Shaw and David Warner went berserk in the powerplay against RCB, scoring 79 runs in the first six overs – the highest this season. Their fearless intent completely knocked RCB out of the contest.

📊 Powerplay Runs: 79/0
🔥 Prithvi Shaw: 41 (16)
🎯 Warner: 32 (1


⚾ Bhuvneshwar’s Triple-Wicket Powerplay

SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar turned back the clock with a classic swing masterclass. Against MI, he dismissed Rohit, Kishan, and David inside the powerplay.

💥 Figures: 3-0-11-3
🟠 MI’s Powerplay Score: 27/4 (Lowest this week)


🦁 Gaikwad’s Silent Powerplay Destruction

CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad quietly accumulated a 45-run powerplay score against KKR, without taking big risks. He used clever placement and timing, proving powerplay doesn’t always mean brute force.

🧠 Tactical Genius: Rotate strike + capitalize on loose balls


💫 Top Performers of the Week

Let’s give a shoutout to the players who stood out this week with their magical performances! 🙌

🏏 Best Batsmen

• Liam Livingstone (PBKS): 185 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 196+
• Shubman Gill (GT): 170 runs with back-to-back fifties
• Andre Russell (KKR): 145 runs, 12 sixes, 1 match-winning knock

🔥 Best Bowlers

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH): 7 wickets in 2 matches
• Mohammed Siraj (RCB): 6 wickets, economy under 6
• Ravi Bishnoi (LSG): 5 wickets and tight spells in the middle overs

🎯 Emerging Stars

• Abhishek Sharma (PBKS): Dominated with fearless stroke play
• Riyan Parag (RR): Fielding hero + useful middle-order runs
• Mayank Dagar (RCB): Economical left-arm spin + key wickets

🧠 Strategy Watch: What Worked & What Didn’t

✅ What Worked

• Powerplay aggression: Teams that scored 60+ in powerplays won 70% of matches this week.
• Spin in middle overs: Bishnoi and Chakravarthy showed that smart spin still matters.
• Chasing under pressure: LSG and PBKS proved that panic-free chases are possible!

❌ What Didn’t Work

• Over-reliance on top order: MI’s collapse showed what happens when openers fail.
• Short ball tactics: On flat tracks, bowlers who bowled too many bouncers were punished.
• Late acceleration gamble: Some teams left too much for the last 5 overs and paid the price.

🔮 What to Expect Next Week?

As the tournament heats up, here’s what fans can look forward to next week:

• 🎯 Mumbai Indians vs CSK – the El Clasico of IPL
• 💪 Battle for top 4 – RR, KKR, and LSG go head-to-head
• 🧒 More young guns like Dhruv Jurel and Rajvardhan Hangargekar likely to shine
• 💥 Expect more surprises – because it’s IPL, and anything can happen!

💬 Final Thoughts

This week in IPL 2025 reminded us why cricket fans love this tournament so much. Underdogs roared, giants fell, and records tumbled. From thrilling finishes to breakout stars, the magic of IPL continues to bring people together with its energy, drama, and entertainment.

👉 Stay tuned for more weekly updates as we break down every upset, powerplay, and jaw-dropping moment!

💡 What was your favorite moment from this week’s IPL action? Drop it in the comments or share this blog with your fellow cricket fanatics! 🗣️📲

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