Shreyas Iyer offended with Virat Kohli, Rayudu vs Rajasthan Royals, & Excellent news for Mumbai Indians

The Super Sunday showdowns dazzled all the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians winning their respective matches. Gladly, it was a day that was meant for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who both hit match-winning knocks while chasing. However, there was an interesting banter between Kohli and Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer. Also, MI ticked all the boxes in their mega win over arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Talking about CSK, former batter Ambati Rayudu launched a scathing attack on Rajasthan Royals (RR). Catch all this and more as we skim through the top cricketing stories from Sunday, April 20.

Good news for Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma’s form has returned with a bang, smashing a 76 off 45 balls against CSK, leading Mumbai Indians to a 9-wicket win. This could be a turning point for MI, who’ve struggled so far. Rohit’s 44th IPL fifty, and eighth against CSK, sets the tone for a potential comeback. Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 68 off 30 balls sealed the win, and he’s now fourth in the orange cap race with 321 runs. For CSK, 17-year-old debutant Ayush Mhatre shone with 32 off 15 balls, but poor bowling cost them the match. MI now sit sixth, while CSK are still at the bottom. Read more here.

Rayudu vs Rajasthan Royals?

Ambati Rayudu isn’t holding back on his criticism of Rajasthan Royals’ strategy. He’s questioning their focus on giving opportunities to young players without delivering results on the field. With a 17-year IPL title drought, Rayudu thinks RR needs to rethink their approach and build a stronger team instead of just relying on youth. Despite nurturing talents like Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR’s playoff record is unimpressive. Even Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s stunning debut at 14 can’t mask the team’s struggles. Rayudu’s blunt assessment raises a valid point – what’s the real cost of RR’s youth-centric approach? Read more here.

Shreyas Iyer vs Virat Kohli?

Virat Kohli’s passionate celebration after taking RCB to a win against PBKS sparked a playful banter with Shreyas Iyer. Kohli’s animated reaction seemed to mock Iyer, who responded with a cold demeanor during the post-match handshake. Despite Kohli’s attempts to ease the tension with a smile, Iyer remained expressionless, exchanging a few serious words. However, Kohli chose not to escalate the situation and moved on to greet other players. On the field, Kohli had been brilliant, guiding RCB to a 7-wicket win with a composed 73 off 54 balls. The moment added a bit of drama to the match, surely. Read more here.

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Bumrah trumps MS Dhoni…again

Jasprit Bumrah’s mastery over MS Dhoni continued to be a fascinating storyline in the IPL. The Mumbai Indians pacer consistently got the better of the Chennai Super Kings legend, and their latest encounter was no exception. Dhoni’s numbers against Bumrah in the IPL are telling – 62 runs at a modest average of 15.50 and a strike rate of 95.38. Bumrah’s clever bowling paid off as Dhoni tried to guide a full toss for six but was caught by Tilak Varma at deep backward square leg. Bumrah’s skill in outsmarting the Dhoni was a key factor in MI restricting CSK to a low score. Read more here.

The Abhishek Nayar drama

A report claims everyone in Indian cricket knew Abhishek Nayar would return to KKR after being axed as India’s assistant coach. Nayar wasted no time joining KKR’s coaching staff mid-IPL 2025, despite being sacked in a “hostile manner”. A source revealed it was anticipated he’d return to KKR, given his longstanding ties with the franchise. Nayar has been part of KKR since 2018 and led them to the IPL trophy in 2024 as batting coach. He’s already preparing with KKR for their match against Gujarat Titans. Read more here.

Avesh Khan injured?

Avesh Khan had a heart-stopping moment in LSG’s thrilling 2-run win over RR when he was hit on the hand by a ball in the final delivery. Initially, he thought he might have broken his hand, but fortunately, it wasn’t serious. Despite the scare, Avesh celebrated LSG’s win and was named Player of the Match for his incredible 3/37 spell, including a crucial wicket in the last over. He conceded just 7 runs in the final over, defending 9. Avesh also joked that he didn’t want to become Mitchell Starc, just a better version of himself. Read more here.