Day 2: 2nd Session - Hampshire trail by 162 runs

22/0 (6)

Somerset

184/10 (54)

Day 2: Match delayed due to rain - Nottinghamshire opt to bowl

Nottinghamshire

Warwickshire

92/7 (33.4)

Day 2: 2nd Session - Sussex opt to bat

Surrey

Sussex

315/4 (92)

Day 2: 2nd Session - Essex lead by 17 runs

Essex

40/0 (12)

Worcestershire

202/10 (54)

Day 2: 2nd Session - Durham trail by 187 runs

Durham

120/1 (31)

Yorkshire

307/10 (86)

Day 2: 2nd Session - Leicestershire opt to bowl

Lancashire

182/4 (64)

Leicestershire

Day 2: 2nd Session - Middlesex trail by 38 runs

Glamorgan

199/10 (69.5)

Middlesex

161/2 (61)

Day 2: 2nd Session - Kent trail by 384 runs

Gloucestershire

472/10 (110.5)

Kent

88/3 (20.1)

Day 2: 2nd Session - Northamptonshire trail by 289 runs

Derbyshire

307/10 (81.5)

Northamptonshire

18/0 (3)

April 18, 2025 8:00 pm

Costa Rica

Turks And Caicos Island

Pakistan Women won by 7 wkts

Bangladesh Women

178/9 (50)

Pakistan Women

181/3 (39.4)

Denmark Women won by 7 wkts

Cyprus Women

99/5 (20)

Denmark Women

100/3 (17.3)

Jersey Women won by 8 wkts

Isle of Man Women

138/10 (19.1)

Jersey Women

139/2 (15.1)

Mexico won by 8 wkts

Mexico

100/2 (14)

Turks And Caicos Island

99/10 (20)

West Indies Women need 62 runs

Thailand Women

166/10 (46.1)

West Indies Women

105/2 (7)

Gujarat Titans need 58 runs in 34 balls

Delhi Capitals

203/8 (20)

Gujarat Titans

146/2 (14.2)

Afghanistan A won by 7 wkts

Afghanistan A

207/3 (33.1)

Ireland A

203/10 (41.1)

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Match not started

April 19, 2025 7:00 am

Lucknow Super Giants

Rajasthan Royals

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KKR's Bold Move at IPL 2025 Auction: Venkatesh Iyer's Record-Breaking Bid

by Staff Writer November 25, 2024

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In a captivating turn of events at the IPL 2025 mega auction, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made headlines by securing all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for a staggering INR 23.75 crore. This decision marked a strategic move for KKR, who entered the auction alongside Rajasthan Royals (RR) without the advantage of right-to-match (RTM) options. Despite the hefty sum spent on Iyer, KKR managed to assemble a balanced squad, emphasizing their commitment to retaining a core team, which played a pivotal role in their 2024 championship victory.

KKR's auction strategy included a prudent investment of INR 5.60 crore on opening batsmen Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Quinton de Kock. This move was essential for the defending champions to maintain equilibrium in their spending after the significant outlay for Iyer. By securing these key players, KKR ensured they had a formidable lineup ready for the upcoming season.

The team successfully retained several crucial players from their victorious 2024 squad, including Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, and Ramandeep Singh. Additionally, KKR reacquired fast bowler Anrich Nortje, bringing their total to nine out of ten players from last season's winning squad.

Reflecting on the auction, KKR CEO Venky Mysore explained the rationale behind their aggressive bidding for Iyer. "Auctions are inherently unpredictable," Mysore noted. "Ultimately, it's about securing the players who fit within our team dynamics. While the increased salary cap—from INR 100 crore to INR 120 crore—inevitably drives up player prices, our focus was on preserving our core lineup. We were determined not to lose Venkatesh Iyer, a key asset to our team."

KKR's strategic approach at the auction demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a competitive edge in the IPL. By prioritizing the retention of key players and making calculated acquisitions, they have set their sights on another successful campaign in the 2025 season. The decision to invest heavily in Venkatesh Iyer underscores their belief in his potential to further elevate their performance.

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