Following an exciting opening ceremony that included performances by Bollywood celebrities Shah Rukh Khan, Disha Patani, and Karan Aujla, IPL 2025 has continued to provide moments that will never be forgotten. Here is a summary of the top ten thrilling moments that fans worldwide have seen and cherished, with half of the season left.
1. Digvesh Rathi’s Celebration Controversy
The 25-year-old leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi of the Lucknow SuperGiants has caused a stir this IPL season with his unusual “notebook celebration” following a wicket. After dismissing Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya on April 1, Rathi made a controversial gesture. For breaking the IPL Code of Conduct, he was given a 25% fine and a demerit point. Rathi resumed the celebration despite the warning, which resulted in further penalties and demerit points. Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the celebration as unsportsmanlike, while some fans find it amusing.
2. KL Rahul: “This Is My Ground”
KL Rahul scored an undefeated 93 off 53 balls to lead the Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in one of the most memorable IPL 2025 moments. In celebration of winning the match, Rahul pounded his chest, gestured to the ground, and said, “This is my ground.” In addition, he placed his bat and drew a circle on the pitch as a tribute to a moment from Kantara, his favourite film. The celebration was remarkable in IPL history because it struck a chord with supporters, particularly in Bengaluru, where Rahul played for RCB.
3. MS Dhoni’s Batting Position Controversy
When MS Dhoni batted at number nine against RCB in the 2025 Indian Premier League, it created quite a commotion. Many fans and experts say his experience is underutilised in pivotal matches. Stephen Fleming, the head coach of CSK, explained that Dhoni’s knee problems contributed to his new batting position. Dhoni has demonstrated his finishing ability despite having few batting opportunities, as evidenced by his undefeated 26 off 11 balls against the Lucknow SuperGiants.
4. Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Youngest Player Debuts in IPL
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14 years old, became the youngest player to ever make an IPL debut in April 2025. Despite a close loss to the Lucknow SuperGiants, Suryavanshi, who plays for the Rajasthan Royals, made an impression with a blistering 34 from 20 balls, including two early sixes. His journey from rural Bihar, where he had already established himself with a triple-century in the Bihar U-19s, to IPL fame is a testament to his talent and tenacity. Recently, he became the 2nd fastest player in the history of IPL to score a century in just 35 balls.
5. DC vs RR: A Super Over Thriller
After both teams finished with 188 runs, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals in an exciting Super Over on April 16, 2025. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs chased RR’s 11-run goal in just four balls to ensure victory. This was one of the most exciting games of the season because of the outstanding performances of Jaiswal and Rana for RR and Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel, and Stubbs for DC.
6. Jasprit Bumrah vs Karun Nair: Heated Argument
Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair got into a furious argument during a fierce IPL 2025 match between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. After a three-year absence, Nair blasted Bumrah for two sixes in one over and scored 89 from 40 balls in his comeback. When Nair and Bumrah collided, tensions increased, and a verbal altercation resulted. “This is my space,” Bumrah allegedly replied, to which Nair reacted angrily. After the altercation, Nair hailed Bumrah as “the best bowler in the world.”
7. SRH’s Highest Total of the Season
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Rajasthan Royals on March 23, 2025, scoring 286/6 in 20 overs, their highest total of the season. With an undefeated 106 off 47 balls, Ishan Kishan spearheaded the attack, while Travis Head added 67 off 31 balls. Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel of RR put in great efforts, but SRH prevailed by 44 runs, demonstrating their potent batting order.
8. Virat Kohli’s Aggressive Celebration Against PBKS
During the RCB vs. PBKS match on April 20, 2025, Virat Kohli’s flaming celebration following his dismissal of Nehal Wadhera generated a lot of social media conversation. Kohli’s fervour and dissatisfaction were conveyed by his impassioned motions, which included a passionate point to the sky. The RCB won by five wickets in 18.5 overs, largely thanks to Kohli’s batting heroics.
9. IPL’s Epic Fan Moment and Robotic Dog
Two particularly memorable IPL 2025 moments went viral: introducing a robotic camera dog and a heartfelt fan experience. Fans were captivated by the robotic dog’s interactive features and on-field presence when it was first debuted during the MI vs. DC game. In the meantime, a young girl’s heartfelt response to MS Dhoni’s dismissal during the CSK vs. RR match went viral, perfectly capturing the fervour that distinguishes the IPL.
10. Axar Patel’s funny reply to Murli Karthik’s disappointing match loss question
The incident occurred following DC’s first defeat of the 2025 IPL season. The team remained in the game until Karun Nair and Abishek Porel’s 119-run partnership while pursuing a 206-run mark. However, Mumbai won by a slim margin due to a batting meltdown. After the game, Karthik questioned Axar where he felt the game had gone wrong. However, Axar’s sardonic and humorous response, which went viral, was delivered with a broad smile. On air, Patel stated, “Mumbai ke paas (towards Mumbai).” Many were devastated by the DC captain’s response, and supporters applauded Axar for taking the loss well.
There have been many exciting events, contentious debates, and touching tales throughout the IPL 2025 season. This season has undoubtedly lived up to the anticipation, from historic matches and emotional celebrations to youthful debutants making history. Fans anxiously anticipate more action-packed scenes that will keep us on the edge of our seats with half of the season left.
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