He took four wickets in IPL 2025.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak has been bowling firebolts in the ongoing Maharaja Trophy T20 2025. Vyshak produced an exceptional spell of 34/3 against Bengaluru Blasters in Mysuru on Saturday, August 23. His stunning outing was crucial as Gulbarga Mystics registered a comprehensive six-wicket win against the Blasters. The win saw the Mystics climb to second place in the points table with six wins in nine matches. Now, the Mystics (+0.619) have equal points with Hubli Tigers (+0.077) but are a spot behind due to Net Run Rate (NRR).
ABF
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SKA
95/4
SLK
–
BR
–
DCDM
210/6
DVDM
60/3
MIEDM
–
GGDM
–
SWDM
–
ADKRDM
–
GGDM
–
DCDM
–
NDT
69/1
CDK
167/8
New Delhi Tigers beat Central Delhi Kings by 9 wickets (D/L) method
SDS
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WDL
–
PD
–
CDK
–
SDSW
121/8
CDQW
26/1
ROM
129/6
CZR
133/7
Czech Republic beat Romania by 3 wickets
ROM
143/4
CZR
155/3
Czech Republic beat Romania by 12 runs
ROM
93/4
CZR
92/8
Romania won by 6 wickets
AUST
155/6
BEL
154/10
Austria beat Belgium by 4 wickets
AUST
146/6
BEL
144/9
Austria beat Belgium by 4 wickets
BAC
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UCCB
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LKLS
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ACB
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UCCB
–
ACB
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BAC
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UCCB
–
LKLS
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ACB
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DURH
300/8
BB
163/3
NOR
189/10
MID
192/6
KENT
269/9
SOM
213/4
ESS
289/10
GLO
159/10
Essex beat Gloucestershire by 130 runs
SUSS
284/9
YOR
74/1
HAM
179/3
DER
339/5
LEI
150/4
WOR
328/10
NOT
78/2
SURR
289/8
QAT
127/1
KNY
242/8
PNG
148/10
KWT
149/6
Kuwait beat Papua New Guinea by 4 wickets
JER
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DEN
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GER-W
44/8
IRE-W
223/1
Ireland Women beat Germany Women by 179 runs
ITA-W
86/9
NED-W
21/0
KRMPS
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SBSCC
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BNC
–
KUMS
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CAGS
174/3
ATR
173/7
Calicut Globstars beat Adani Trivandrum Royals by 7 wickets
KBTS
14/0
ARKS
236/5
ARKS
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TTS
–
ALRS
–
ATR
–
BNB
146/9
MGD
149/1
Mangalore Dragons won by 9 wickets
SML
39/3
MYW
180/6
SML
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HBT
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MGD
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GBM
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YSG
128/10
ROS
133/3
Royal Oman Stallions beat Yallah Shabab Giants by 7 wickets
MAT
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RNC
9/0
RNC
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ROS
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MUT
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IAI
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AUS
431/2
SA
155/10
Australia won by 276 runs
IPS
116/10
TMB
119/2
Toombul beat Ipswich by 8 wickets
SBB
2/0
WSS
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SGR
149/5
WYN
148/10
Sandgate Redcliffe beat Wynnum Manly by 5 wickets
RLS
173/6
SSC
158/10
Redlands beat Sunshine Coast by 15 runs
GCT
133/7
UOQ
132/8
Gold Coast beat University of Queensland by 3 wickets
NSBB
187/8
VLLY
232/4
Valley beat Northern Suburbs by 45 runs
NSBB
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GCT
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WEF
150/6
TRR
152/7
MAO
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BIP
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OVI
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LOS
–
WFW-W
122/9
TRW-W
145/6
Trent Rockets Women beat Welsh Fire Women by 23 runs
MOW-W
84/7
BIP-W
111/3
OIW-W
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LSW-W
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CHK
130/10
AS-A
131/4
Adelaide Strikers Academy beat Chicago Kingsmen by 6 wickets
PS
107/10
PSA
155/8
Perth Scorchers Academy beat Pakistan Shaheens by 48 runs
AS-A
190/6
PSA
205/2
Perth Scorchers Academy beat Adelaide Strikers Academy by 15 runs
MEMA
184/7
NOSK
143/9
Meerut Mavericks beat Noida Super Kings by 41 run
KARS
126/1
LUF
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KASS
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MEMA
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KARS
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GOLS
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Opting to bowl first, captain Vyshak and left-arm spinner Prithviraj Shekhawat proved their decision right, as the Blasters were reeling at 44/3 within the powerplay. The other bowlers maintained the pressure, and the fielders were quick with two runouts. However, wicketkeeper-batter Suraj Ahuja’s 31-ball 54-run knock and Rohan Naveen’s late 34 off 18 balls cameo helped the Blasters to post a respectable 164/7 total on the board.
Vyshak had dismissed India batter Mayank Agarwal in the powerplay. Then, he took wickets of Bhuvan Raju and Naveen MG to finish with figures of 34/3 at an economy of 8.50.
In the second innings, Mystics were under pressure, managing just 39 runs at the loss of one wicket in the powerplay. Notably, Nikin Jose was retired hurt after a run-a-ball 16. But then the rising sensation Smaran Ravichandran came to the rescue, smashing a second fifty on the trot. Smaran amassed 89 runs off just 52 balls with five sixes and eight fours, striking at a whopping 171.15. While the other four batters in the top five struggled to get past the 20-run mark, Praveen Dubey from the No.6 spot sealed the deal, smashing 29 off 14 balls with five fours.
Captain Shubhang Hegde picked up two wickets for Blasters, while Naveen MG managed one.
The Mystics achieved the target with six wickets and four balls to spare.
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Vijaykumar Vyshak has featured in the last three seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He previously represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He played for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025 and took 17 wickets in 16 matches. His spell against the Gujarat Titans in the campaign opener was superb, nailing wide yorkers against Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford.
In the ongoing Maharaja Trophy T20 2025, the right-arm pacer has taken 10 wickets in eight matches so far, averaging 21.90. Vyshak’s ability to nail yorkers and mix it up with the slower deliveries makes him a valuable asset. His exceptional outings in the Maharaja Trophy T20 League bolster his case for the IPL retention.
