Ashwani Kumar became the first Indian to scalp four wickets on a debut in the league`s history. Following his impressive show with the ball, Kolkata`s innings was wrapped up for just 116 runs in 16.2 overs

The LSG franchise will keep a tab on their swashbuckling batsman Nicholas Pooran. The left-handed batsman is currently enjoying the top spot on the list of leading run-scorers in IPL 2025

Later, after Prabhsimran`s departure, captain Shreyas Iyer led the batting unit. Having faced 30 runs, the right-hander garnered 52 runs and his unbeaten knock was laced with 3 fours and 4 sixes. Shouldering him was Impact Player, Nehal Wadhera. He played an unbeaten knock of 43 runs in 25 balls, which included 3 fours and 4 sixes

Opener Singh (69 off 34 balls) and skipper Shreyas (52 not out) guide Punjab Kings to eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants after PBKS pacer Arshdeep (3-43) restricts hosts to 171-7

PBKS are being led by stylish batter Shreyas Iyer, and Arshdeep is optimistic of the team breaking its jinx of never winning the IPL title this time

SRH had further threatened to consider relocating their home matches to another state if the HCA continued to “threaten” them over the issue of additional complimentary tickets.

Rajat Patidar-led RCB, who have made a resounding start to this IPL with two convincing wins, will look to continue their form against Shubman Gill’s GT tonight

Even after retiring from the T20 format, Rohit and Kohli will continue in the elusive A+ category

Also new to the list is left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was player of the series in the 2-0 Test win in Sri Lanka earlier this year with 16 wickets.