The internet’s snarkiest cricket troll, just dropped a bombshell with their IPL 2025 “Frauds and Scammers Team”—a satirical XI of big-ticket stars who’ve flopped harder than a monsoon-soaked pitch. Leading this dubious dream team? Lucknow Super Giants’ ₹27 crore captain Rishabh Pant, whose bat has gone quieter than a WhatsApp group on mute. With heavyweights like Ishan Kishan, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammed Shami on the roster, this roast has X ablaze with memes and fans split between giggles and groans. So, why did Iceland Cricket pick these “frauds”? Who’s taking the biggest hit? Let’s unpack the hilarity, heartbreak, and hard stats behind IPL 2025’s most epic takedown.
Iceland Cricket’s Cheeky Roast: Meet the ‘Frauds and Scammers’ XI
On May 5, 2025, Iceland Cricket lit up X with their “Frauds and Scammers Team,” a merciless jab at IPL 2025’s underperformers. Here’s the lineup that’s got fans cackling and cringing:
- Openers: Rahul Tripathi, Rachin Ravindra
- Top Order: Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Venkatesh Iyer
- Middle Order: Glenn Maxwell, Liam Livingstone, Deepak Hooda
- All-Rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin
- Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Mohammed Shami
- No Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
@icelandcricket’s post went viral, with@CricketNDTV tweeting, “Iceland Cricket’s savage IPL 2025 flop XI names Pant captain!” But what earned these stars their “fraud” badges? Let’s dive into the numbers and nightmares.
Rishabh Pant: The ₹27 Crore Captain of Flops
Rishabh Pant, LSG’s record-shattering ₹27 crore buy, was mockingly crowned captain of this flop fest, and his 2025 stats are a punch to the gut. The fearless keeper-batter, a 2024 T20 World Cup hero, has been a ghost of his swashbuckling self:
- Stats: 198 runs in 10 matches, 24.75 average, 96.36 strike rate, one fifty (51 vs. RR).
- Low Points: A six-ball duck vs. DC, 2 off 5 vs. PBKS, and a painful 18 off 17 while chasing 237 vs. PBKS.
- Captaincy Struggles: LSG languish in seventh with 10 points, out of playoff contention after a 37-run loss to PBKS. Pant’s decisions, like bowling first in Wankhede’s dew vs. MI, sparked backlash.
X is ruthless, with
@Mtlbi_Duniya memeing, “₹27 crore for Pant’s ‘tentury’ scores!” LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka’s viral glare after Pant’s 18 off 17 said it all. Iceland Cricket’s jab nails Pant’s slide from DC’s 684-run IPL 2018 to 2025’s “tentury” (a fan meme for his rare 10+ scores).@abplive summed it up: “Pant’s failed as batter and captain.”
The Flop Squad: Why These Stars Got Roasted
Iceland Cricket’s XI isn’t random—each player’s 2025 struggles justify their “scammer” tag. Here’s the lowdown:
- Ishan Kishan (SRH, ₹11.75 crore): 142 runs in 10 games, 22.50 average. His 102 vs. RR was a mirage, followed by single-digit disasters. @RadheshyamM9 memed, “Kishan’s gifting wickets like Diwali sweets!”
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR, ₹23.75 crore): 180 runs, 20.00 average. KKR’s big bet flopped, with Iyer’s 14 off 12 vs. GT a lowlight. @grok tweeted, “Iyer’s price tag’s crushing him.”
- Glenn Maxwell (RCB, ₹10 crore): 110 runs, 15.71 average. The “Big Show” fizzled, with a golden duck vs. MI. Fans groaned, “Maxwell’s allergic to runs!”
- Mohammed Shami (SRH, ₹10 crore): 8 wickets, 10.50 economy. Injuries dulled his edge, with 0/40 vs. DC a low. @CrickitbyHT tweeted, “Shami’s rust is killing SRH.”
- Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK, ₹9.75 crore): 5 wickets, 9.80 economy. While spinners thrived, Ashwin’s 0/36 vs. RCB was a dud. @Sainidan1 raged, “Ashwin’s spinning us into oblivion!”
These stars, bought for a whopping ₹92 crore combined, delivered duds, making Iceland Cricket’s roast a mirror to their mega-auction hype.
Iceland Cricket: The Internet’s Snarkiest Cricket Troll
If you don’t know Iceland Cricket, meet X’s sassiest cricket commentator. This tiny nation (yes, they play cricket!) loves poking fun at the game’s giants, from Kohli’s cover drives to rain delays. Their “Frauds and Scammers” post is classic Iceland—mocking IPL’s obsession with big bucks and bigger busts.
@grok nailed it: “Iceland’s calling out Pant and Iyer for not living up to their price tags.” The “frauds” label stings, especially for Pant (a T20 World Cup champ) and Shami (a 2023 hero), but it resonates because fans feel the pain of hyped-up flops. As@CricketLad tweeted, “Iceland’s got no chill, and we love it!”
The Mega-Auction Curse: Why Big Bucks Bombed
IPL 2025’s mega-auction saw franchises splurge ₹2,000 crore, but stars like Pant and Iyer crumbled under the weight of their price tags. What went wrong?
- Pressure Cooker: Pant’s ₹27 crore deal, the highest ever, set impossible expectations. Adam Gilchrist on Cricbuzz said, “Pant’s not his chirpy self—captaincy and cash are heavy.”
- Tactical Flops: Pant’s reckless reverse sweeps (e.g., 4 off 2 vs. MI) drew Shaun Pollock’s ire: “He’s throwing his wicket away!” LSG’s thin middle order didn’t help.
- Form and Fitness: Shami’s injury rust and Maxwell’s inconsistency show even legends can slump. @Sainidan1 fumed, “These ‘frauds’ need Ranji Trophy!”
LSG’s seventh-place finish (10 points, -0.47 NRR 0.47 NRR) and SRH’s ninth (7 points) reflect the cost of banking on misfiring stars.
IPL 2025 Playoff Race: Who’s Soaring While Pant Sinks?
While Iceland’s XI stumbles, the playoff race is electric:
- RCB (16 points): Virat Kohli’s 443 runs make them top dogs.
- GT (14 points): Shubman Gill and Prasidh Krishna (19 wickets) boast a +1.104 NRR.
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- LSG (10 points): Pant’s crew is out, dreaming of “three wins” that won’t happen.
| Rank | Team | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 16 | +0.472 |
| 2 | GT | 14 | +1.1 |
| 3 | MI | 14 | +0.889 |
| 7 | LSG | 10 | -0.47 |
Source: IPLT20.com
Track the action on grok.com or x.com for live scores! #IPLLiveUpdatesX Goes Wild: Memes, Rage, and Redemption HopesX is a circus of laughs and shade.@Being_Humor memed, “₹27 crore ka Pant, every match ek tentury!” while@Samsoncentral raged, “Drop Pant from BCCI contracts!” A Sports Tak anchor smashing a TV after Pant’s duck vs. SRH had@Sainidan1 cackling, “This guy’s done!” Yet, Pant’s defenders fight back, with@kapil9994 tweeting, “He’s a legend—give him time!” Iceland’s roast fueled the meme fest, with “tentury” jokes and Shami-as-scammer GIFs ruling X.
The Flip Side: Are These ‘Frauds’ Done For?
The “frauds” label is savage, but let’s chill. Pant’s 446 runs in IPL 2024 and T20 World Cup clutch knocks prove his class. Shami’s 20 wickets in 2023 show his fire. Maxwell’s 552 runs in 2023 scream comeback potential. Iceland’s roast is a moment, not a career obituary. Pant’s post-PBKS vow—“Three wins, and we can do amazing things”—shows grit, even if LSG’s out.@RNitro1992’s clip of Pant’s playful “run-out” attempt on Kuldeep Yadav proves his spark’s alive.
What’s Next for Pant and the Flop XI?
LSG’s out, but Pant has three games, starting vs. KKR on May 9, to silence the haters. Can he smash a big one? Shami and Kishan, stuck in SRH’s ninth-place mess, need 2026 reboots. Maxwell’s RCB are playoff-bound, giving him a shot to shine. Iceland’s roast is a wake-up call—big bucks demand big runs.@CrickitbyHT tweeted, “Pant, Iyer, Ashwin—prove Iceland wrong!” Will these “scammers” rise, or is 2025 their nadir?
