The 18th season of the Indian Premier is under way and you can follow all the action across the BBC. There will be ball-by-ball commentary on more than 35 games on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website and app across the competition.

Ravindra has been tipped for big things in the 2025 IPL, having been the leading run scorer while representing New Zealand at the recent Champions Trophy, averaging 65.75

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra hit an unbeaten 65 as Chennai Super Kings began their IPL season with a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians overnight. Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad returned figures of 4-18 to help Chennai restrict Mumbai to 155-9 at the Chepauk Stadium.