Mon Feb 17 15:53:31 UTC 2025: ## IPL Shuffle: Titans Get New Owners, Patidar Captains RCB, and Pant Leads LSG Charge
**Hyderabad, India** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to make headlines, with a flurry of announcements impacting team ownership, captaincy, and the upcoming season’s schedule.
Several exciting matches concluded recently with GG Women securing a comfortable 6-wicket victory, Ireland winning by 6 wickets, and Oman clinching a nail-biting 2-wicket win. The upcoming Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches will be hosted in Hyderabad, while Qualifier 2 will take place in Kolkata.
The opening weekend promises a high-stakes clash between Rishabh Pant and his former team, Delhi Capitals (DC). However, the absence of Hardik Pandya from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) versus Mumbai Indians (MI) match remains a significant talking point.
Pant’s appointment as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain has generated considerable buzz, with the cricketer vowing to give the franchise “200%.” Meanwhile, the Torrent Group’s acquisition of a majority stake in the Gujarat Titans marks a significant shift in team ownership.
Looking ahead to IPL 2025, Rajat Patidar will lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and the season opener will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing RCB on March 22nd.
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