Thu Feb 13 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Cricket Roundup: Pakistan Triumphs, IPL Captaincy Changes, and More

**LAHORE, PAKISTAN; VARIOUS** – A busy week in cricket saw Pakistan secure a comfortable six-wicket victory with six balls to spare in an unnamed match. Meanwhile, in other matches, Oman defeated an unnamed opponent by seven wickets with 25 balls remaining, and Bahrain achieved an eight-wicket win with a significant margin of 152 balls remaining. West Australia faces a challenging 108-run chase from 29.2 overs, while Tasmania requires 200 runs from 44.1 overs in their respective matches.

On the IPL front, several key announcements were made. Shreyas Iyer has been named the captain of Punjab Kings for the 2025 season, while Rishabh Pant’s appointment as Lucknow Super Giants captain was also confirmed, with Pant pledging a 100% commitment. The IPL is set to commence on the weekend of March 21st, preceding the Women’s Premier League (WPL), which begins on February 7th. Furthermore, Rajat Patidar, a key player for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) since 2021, continues to be a vital part of the team. Finally, Sanju Samson is expected to recover in time for the 2025 IPL season.

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