IPL Dispatch May 29: Shreyas Iyer Vs Rajat Patidar In Qualifier 1; KKR’s Mufasa Movie Screening

Ahead of the IPL 2025 playoffs, check the latest updates: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings face Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru in qualifier 1, how the teams finished the league stage, the orange and purple cap holders, and more

Updated on: 30 May 2025 11:26 am

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, second left, and batting partner Nehal Wadhera, left, leave the field after their win in the Indian Premier League cricket match against Mumbai Indians at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, India, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav)

The Indian Premier League 2025 playoffs kick off on Thursday, May 29, with two title-hungry teams--Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru--clashing in Qualifier 1 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.

Now, before the IPL 2025 playoffs begin, here’s your May 29 dispatch:

Iyer Vs Patidar:

Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025 will witness the captaincy clash between Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rajat Patidar.

Iyer, who led KKR to the title last season, now eyes glory with PBKS after guiding them to the playoffs ending the drought of 11 years. Meanwhile, Patidar--an unlikely leader--has sparked a turnaround at RCB, steering them into the top two. Both the teams chase their first-ever IPL title.

IPL 2025 League Stage Finish:

The league stage of IPL 2025 is officially over after 70 action-packed games. The four teams advancing to the playoffs are Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians.

Delhi Capitals fought hard but fell short after a crushing 59-run loss to MI in their final league match. They finish fifth with 15 points, narrowly missing out on qualification.

Here’s how the teams ended the league stage.

Orange Cap:

Gujarat Titans dominate the top of the Orange Cap charts after the IPL 2025 league stage. Sai Sudharsan leads with 679 runs in 14 innings, including a season-high 78 fours. Captain Shubman Gill follows closely with 649 runs. However, Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav (640) and Mitch Marsh of Delhi Capitals (627) are next. RCB's star Virat Kohli, with 602 runs stands fifth in the ist of most runs this season and records his fifth and third consecutive 600+ season in the IPL.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, second right, and batting partner Jitesh Sharma leave the field after winning the Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mohali. - AP Photo/Surjeet Yadav

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Purple Cap:

At the end of league stage, the most wickets this season have been taken by Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad, with 24 scalps. Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna follows closely with 23 and could overtake him in Qualifier 1. Trent Boult is third with 19 wickets, while Arshdeep Singh and Josh Hazlewood share fourth place with 18 each.

KKR Screening Of Mufasa:

The Kolkata Knight Riders partnered with JioHotstar for an exclusive screening of Mufasa: The Lion King, allowing players and their families to unwind after a high-octane IPL season.

Kolkata Knight Riders players enjoying the screening of Mufasa: The Lion Kings with their family. | Photo: KKR

Stars like Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy attended the event. The film features voices by Shah Rukh Khan and his sons Aryan and Abram.