IPL 2025: Top 3 nail-biting last-ball finishes of the season

Top 3 nail-biting last-ball finishes in IPL 2025

<p data-start="173" data-end="339">The exciting <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025</a> (Indian Premier League)</strong> playoffs will get underway on Thursday, May 29. While some teams have had memorable seasons, others are contemplating what went wrong.</p>
<p data-start="341" data-end="736">Notably, Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the four teams that have progressed to the playoffs. PBKS have been rewarded for backing youngsters and are led by a fantastic captain. RCB have bowled better than in previous seasons, with Josh Hazlewood leading the line, while the additions of Phil Salt and Tim David have worked wonders.</p>
<p data-start="738" data-end="1156">Gujarat Titans were the team to beat after the first 12 games. They have been heavily dependent on their top three batters and the bowling attack spearheaded by Prasidh Krishna. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, made a strong comeback after losing four out of their first five games, as stalwarts like Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma found form. The former has scored 25-plus runs in every innings (14) in IPL 2025.</p>
<p data-start="1158" data-end="1323">How will the teams that didn't fare as well bounce back next season? CricTracker looks at the top three teams likely to rebuild from scratch in the IPL 2026 Auction.</p>
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<h3>Here are top Three teams who are likely to rebuild from scratch in IPL 2026 auction:</h3>
<h3>3. Rajasthan Royals</h3>
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<figcaption>Rajasthan-Royals. (Photo source: IPL)</figcaption>
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<p><strong>Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals (RR)</strong> had a very disappointing season, finishing at No. 9 on the points table, with four wins and 10 defeats from 14 matches. The inaugural champions lost multiple games from winning situations. The unavailability of Sanju Samson in some of the games didn't help their cause. If there's one big positive from their campaign, it is the emergence of the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.</p>
<p data-start="1825" data-end="2382">While there might not be too many changes in the batting department, they could consider bringing in a finisher, as Shimron Hetmyer wasn't at his usual best. They could also revamp their bowling attack. Apart from Jofra Archer, they should look to include another overseas pacer who could play alongside the England seamer. They had the options of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kwena Maphaka, but they failed to make any impact. Wanindu Hasaranga blew hot and cold during the tournament. RR could rope in an Indian spinner to partner with the Sri Lankan all-rounder.</p>
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<h3>2. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
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<figcaption>Chennai-Super-Kings. (Photo source: X/IPL)</figcaption>
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<p>Popular IPL franchise <strong>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</strong> finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time in the league's history. In 14 games, they registered four wins and lost 10 matches. The Men in Yellow found some talented young cricketers as injury replacements, like Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, and Dewald Brevis. These cricketers should be on CSK's radar for next season. However, the likes of Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, and Vijay Shankar failed to impress and might be released.</p>
<p data-start="2852" data-end="3245">On the bowling front, Khaleel Ahmed started the tournament well but fizzled out towards the latter half. Noor Ahmad bowled remarkably throughout. However, Matheesha Pathirana failed to impress, conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.14. Ravichandran Ashwin also failed to make a mark and could be released ahead of next season. Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra could also be shown the door.</p>
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<h3>1. Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
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<figcaption>Kolkata Knight Riders. (Source -IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
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<p>The <strong>Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders (KKR)</strong> finished the campaign at No. 8 after winning the title last year. They didn't have a great start to the auction, failing to secure the services of their title-winning skipper, Shreyas Iyer. However, they turned heads by signing Venkatesh Iyer for a whopping INR 23.75 crore. They didn't have a huge budget heading into the auction, as they had already retained six players. The hefty amount given to Venkatesh meant there was not much money left to spend on the rest of the players.</p>
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<p data-start="3771" data-end="4282">KKR depended on their retentions, and most of them didn't come to the party. While Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy were brilliant, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and Harshit Rana failed to live up to their reputations. Russell did play a few good knocks towards the backend, but KKR's campaign was already doomed by then. Anrich Nortje and Spencer Johnson couldn't replicate the performances of Mitchell Starc in the previous edition. Phil Salt's absence at the top of the order was also felt.</p>

<p data-start="173" data-end="339">The exciting <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025</a> (Indian Premier League)</strong> playoffs will get underway on Thursday, May 29. While some teams have had memorable seasons, others are contemplating what went wrong.</p>
<p data-start="341" data-end="736">Notably, Punjab Kings (PBKS), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the four teams that have progressed to the playoffs. PBKS have been rewarded for backing youngsters and are led by a fantastic captain. RCB have bowled better than in previous seasons, with Josh Hazlewood leading the line, while the additions of Phil Salt and Tim David have worked wonders.</p>
<p data-start="738" data-end="1156">Gujarat Titans were the team to beat after the first 12 games. They have been heavily dependent on their top three batters and the bowling attack spearheaded by Prasidh Krishna. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, made a strong comeback after losing four out of their first five games, as stalwarts like Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma found form. The former has scored 25-plus runs in every innings (14) in IPL 2025.</p>
<p data-start="1158" data-end="1323">How will the teams that didn't fare as well bounce back next season? CricTracker looks at the top three teams likely to rebuild from scratch in the IPL 2026 Auction.</p>
<hr>
<h3>Here are top Three teams who are likely to rebuild from scratch in IPL 2026 auction:</h3>
<h3>3. Rajasthan Royals</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1745583711773_Rajasthan-Royals.jpeg" alt="Rajasthan-Royals" width="672" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Rajasthan-Royals. (Photo source: IPL)</figcaption>
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<p><strong>Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals (RR)</strong> had a very disappointing season, finishing at No. 9 on the points table, with four wins and 10 defeats from 14 matches. The inaugural champions lost multiple games from winning situations. The unavailability of Sanju Samson in some of the games didn't help their cause. If there's one big positive from their campaign, it is the emergence of the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.</p>
<p data-start="1825" data-end="2382">While there might not be too many changes in the batting department, they could consider bringing in a finisher, as Shimron Hetmyer wasn't at his usual best. They could also revamp their bowling attack. Apart from Jofra Archer, they should look to include another overseas pacer who could play alongside the England seamer. They had the options of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kwena Maphaka, but they failed to make any impact. Wanindu Hasaranga blew hot and cold during the tournament. RR could rope in an Indian spinner to partner with the Sri Lankan all-rounder.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Chennai Super Kings</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1748179627837_Chennai-Super-Kings.jpeg" alt="Chennai-Super-Kings" width="673" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Chennai-Super-Kings. (Photo source: X/IPL)</figcaption>
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<p>Popular IPL franchise <strong>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</strong> finished at the bottom of the points table for the first time in the league's history. In 14 games, they registered four wins and lost 10 matches. The Men in Yellow found some talented young cricketers as injury replacements, like Ayush Mhatre, Urvil Patel, and Dewald Brevis. These cricketers should be on CSK's radar for next season. However, the likes of Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, and Vijay Shankar failed to impress and might be released.</p>
<p data-start="2852" data-end="3245">On the bowling front, Khaleel Ahmed started the tournament well but fizzled out towards the latter half. Noor Ahmad bowled remarkably throughout. However, Matheesha Pathirana failed to impress, conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.14. Ravichandran Ashwin also failed to make a mark and could be released ahead of next season. Rahul Tripathi and Rachin Ravindra could also be shown the door.</p>
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<h3>1. Kolkata Knight Riders</h3>
<figure class="image align-center"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1713091967620_Kolkata-Knight-Riders.jpeg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Kolkata Knight Riders. (Source -IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>
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<p>The <strong>Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders (KKR)</strong> finished the campaign at No. 8 after winning the title last year. They didn't have a great start to the auction, failing to secure the services of their title-winning skipper, Shreyas Iyer. However, they turned heads by signing Venkatesh Iyer for a whopping INR 23.75 crore. They didn't have a huge budget heading into the auction, as they had already retained six players. The hefty amount given to Venkatesh meant there was not much money left to spend on the rest of the players.</p>
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<p data-start="3771" data-end="4282">KKR depended on their retentions, and most of them didn't come to the party. While Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy were brilliant, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and Harshit Rana failed to live up to their reputations. Russell did play a few good knocks towards the backend, but KKR's campaign was already doomed by then. Anrich Nortje and Spencer Johnson couldn't replicate the performances of Mitchell Starc in the previous edition. Phil Salt's absence at the top of the order was also felt.</p>

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