IPL 2025 Opening Weekend: Key Stats, Surprises & Data Insights

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The IPL 2025 season started with fireworks! Fans witnessed high-scoring thrillers, a stunning upset, and several standout performances. Here's a data-driven snapshot of the first weekend's action.

Standout Performances

  • Top Run-Scorer: Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore) smashed 84* off 52 balls against Chennai Super Kings, anchoring a successful chase.
  • Best Bowling Spell: Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) picked up 4/18 against Mumbai Indians, turning the game in the Titans' favor.
  • Emerging Star: Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad) impressed with a quickfire 47 and a crucial wicket, earning the "Player to Watch" tag.

Surprise Results

The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, were stunned by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants clinched a last-ball thriller against Delhi Capitals, setting social media abuzz.

Key Data Insights

  • Average first-innings score: 183 runs
  • Powerplay strike rate: 148.2
  • Most sixes in a match: 22 (Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans)

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