IPL 2025 Mid-Season Review: Young Stars Shine, Giants Struggle, and Playoffs Heat Up

As the Indian Premier League 2025 enters its final stretch, the season has delivered everything fans could hope for—thrilling performances, rising stars, and unexpected twists in team standings. Let’s take a closer look at how the tournament has unfolded so far.


IPL 2025 Mid-Season Review
IPL 2025 Mid-Season Review


Young Talent Takes Center Stage

One of the standout stories this season is the emergence of teenage prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Just 14 years old, the Rajasthan Royals batter stunned the cricketing world with a sensational century—reaching the milestone in just 35 deliveries against Gujarat Titans. His explosive knock included a staggering 11 sixes and 7 boundaries, instantly making him a fan favorite and a new star of the tournament.

Not far behind is Priyansh Arya of the Punjab Kings, who also lit up the tournament with a blistering hundred off only 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings. His innings was packed with aggressive strokeplay and precise hitting, putting him among the top young performers of IPL 2025.


Indian Players Make a Mark

Another big moment came from Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad, who smashed an incredible 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings. This knock became the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history and showed Sharma’s maturity and dominance as a batter this season.

In the bowling department, Ashwani Kumar made headlines during his debut for Mumbai Indians. The young pacer picked up four wickets, including a wicket with his very first delivery in the IPL—a dream debut that gave Mumbai a significant edge.


Mumbai Leads the Pack, Royals Bow Out

Mumbai Indians have taken command of the points table with a series of strong performances, including a crushing 100-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. This win not only put them at the top but also knocked RR out of the playoff race, despite their earlier promising form.

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have also impressed, breaking their Chepauk curse with a rare win over Chennai Super Kings at the latter’s home ground after 17 years. Their consistent bowling and top-order batting have made them serious contenders for a top-four finish.


What’s Next?

With the group stage nearing its end, the battle for playoff spots is tighter than ever. While teams like MI and RCB are looking strong, several franchises are still in the hunt, making every upcoming match a potential decider. With the unpredictability of IPL, fans can expect more dramatic finishes and record-breaking performances in the weeks ahead.

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