De Villiers’ century in 33 balls sets new IPL record. First-ever super over in final, CSK clinches title. Warner smashes 6 sixes in an over against MI. Purple cap holder Rashid Khan takes 5 wickets in 5 balls. Youngster Prithvi Shaw scores 100 off 45 balls. Gayle hits 50 sixes in a single season. Dhoni’s last-ball six secures playoffs spot for RR. Malinga’s hat-trick in the final seals victory for RCB. Virat Kohli becomes first player to score 10000 IPL runs. MI’s 10th consecutive win breaks all-time IPL record.

The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) showcased a thrilling and record-breaking tournament that captivated fans worldwide. Here are the top 10 moments that defined IPL 2025:

1. MS Dhoni returned as captain of Chennai Super Kings in the absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, leading the team to victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.

2. Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Virat Kohli, finally won the IPL trophy after 18 attempts, marking a historic moment for the franchise.

3. Yuzvendra Chahal of Punjab Kings claimed a hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings, showcasing his bowling prowess.

4. Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14 years old, hit the second-fastest century in IPL history against Gujarat Titans.

5. Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians bowled a perfect yorker to dismiss Washington Sundar of Gujarat Titans, showcasing his skill and talent.

6. Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis took a spectacular catch to dismiss Dewald Bravis during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s match against Chennai Super Kings.

7. Shreyas Iyer of Punjab Kings played a brilliant innings, steering a searing yorker from Bumrah to the boundary during Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians.

8. Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans chased down a 200-run target against Delhi Capitals, sealing a playoff berth for their team.

9. A match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala was abandoned due to security reasons amid India-Pakistan military tension.

10. Abhishek Sharma of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Digvesh Rathi of Lucknow Super Giants got involved in a heated spat during a match, requiring intervention from team captains and umpires.

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