IPL 2026: Sooryavnshi, Archer Power RR To Qualifier 2 With 47-run Victory Over SRH
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the best innings in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout history before Jofra Archer tore through the top order as Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. With this win, the Rajasthan Royals advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will meet the Gujarat Titans. Sooryavanshi scored an incredible 97 off just 28 balls, leading RR to a total of 243 for 8. This score proved much too high for SRH, even though they launched a brave counterattack in their chase. The 15-year-old hit a 16-ball fifty, tying Suresh Rainas record for the fastest half-century in an IPL playoff. He also surpassed Chris Gayle for the most sixes in a T20 tournament. He missed out on Gayles record for the fastest IPL century by three runs when he top-edged Praful Hinge to deep third while on 97, but he had thoroughly disrupted SRHs bowling strategy. Pat Cummins started with defensive field placements and heavy yorkers, but Sooryavanshi's assault turned the Power-play into total chaos. RR raced to 63 without losing a wicket in four overs and reached 125 for 1 in just eight. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled to 29 off 29 balls in what became one of the oddest supporting roles in T20 cricket. The momentum hardly slowed after Sooryavanshi's dismissal. Dhruv Jurel slammed a 20-ball fifty, dismantling Cummins with scoops, pulls, and straight hits as RR surged to 192 for 3 in 13.5 overs. Riyan Parag contributed 26, while late efforts from Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja pushed RR past 240, despite a disciplined finish from Nitish Kumar Reddy. In pursuit of 244, SRH started in disarray. Archer struck on the second ball of the innings with a brutal short delivery, forcing Abhishek Sharma (0) to glove the ball to the keeper. However, SRH did not give up easily. Ishan Kishan unleashed 33 off 11 while Travis Head joined the early assault, helping SRH reach 51 for 1 in 2.4 overs in a thrilling exchange. Archer, however, changed the game entirely. Kishan (33) edged a catch to cover while attempting another aggressive shot, and soon after, Nandre Burger dismissed Ravichandran Smaran (1) with a hard-length delivery. Archer then bowled Head (17) with a 150kph delivery that hit the top of off stump. SRH fell to 57 for 4 in 4.4 overs, with Archer once again making a significant impact at a crucial stage of the tournament. Heinrich Klaasen (18) briefly raised hopes with an impressive six off legspinner Yash Raj Punja, but RR successfully reviewed his lbw after he missed a reverse sweep. SRH kept attacking with Nitish Kumar Reddy and Impact Player Salil Arora, whose 50-run partnership came off just 19 balls, but RR continued to take wickets. Jadeja dismissed Reddy for 38 off 20 by restricting his movement, while Pat Cummins (1) fell while trying to clear long-on, with Archer making a fine catch at the boundary. Arora continued his fightback and added 24 runs with Shivang Kumar, who then added 24 further with Eshan Malinga, but the fall of wickets continued for SRH as RR cruised to victory by 47 runs. Jofra Archer finished with the surreal figures of 4-0-58-3, expensive on paper, especially after even Shivang Kumar took him on in a 16-run 17th over - but the numbers barely captured his impact on the Eliminator. Archer struck with the second ball of the chase to remove Abhishek Sharma, then returned to dismiss the dangerous Ishan Kishan and blasted through Travis Head with a 150kph thunderbolt. Those three wickets at the top of the order ultimately tilted the match decisively in the Rajasthan Royals favour. Jadeja, Burger, and Sushant took two wickets each. Arora continued his fightback and added 24 runs with Shivang Kumar, who then added 24 further with Eshan Malinga, but the fall of wickets continued for SRH as RR cruised to victory by 47 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajasthan Royals 243/8 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 97, Dhruv Jurel 50; Praful Hinge 3-54, Shivang Kumar 1-19) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 196 all out in 19.2 overs (Ishan Kishan 38, Nitish Kumar Reddy 35; Jofra Archer 3-58, Ravindra Jadeja 3-21) by 47 runs. Article Source: IANS
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IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis Opening Blitz Guides RR To 243/8 Vs SRH In Eliminator
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the most incredible innings in the history of the knockout stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he scored 97 runs off 28 balls, leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned and leading Rajasthan Royals to 243/8 in 20 overs in the Eliminator of the IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. The 15-year-old set records with a remarkable display of hitting. He reached his fifty in just 16 balls, matching the fastest in an IPL playoff, alongside Suresh Rainas effort in 2014. Sooryavanshi also broke Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a T20 tournament. Just three runs shy of the fastest IPL hundred, he fell for 97 off 28 balls after completely dismantling SRHs bowling strategy and turning the powerplay into chaos. Pat Cummins used an unusual defensive strategy, placing deep square leg and deep midwicket for Sooryavanshi. He bowled almost exclusively full and straight to limit Sooryavanshis scoring opportunities. The plan almost worked for three balls until one well-placed delivery sailed over mid-off for six. Rajasthan Royals were nine without loss after the first over, and things quickly worsened from there. Eshan Malinga, chosen over Praful Hinge as the new bowler, faced a similar outcome. Sooryavanshi hooked a surprise short ball over backward square leg, and Rajasthan raced to 20 for 0 in two overs. Cummins stuck to his yorker-heavy tactic, but the margin for error was slim. Two full deliveries were hit for four and six before Sooryavanshi uppercut a short ball and flat-batted a slower delivery straight down the ground. By the fourth over, he had scored 36 off 10 balls, with RR at an astonishing 63 without loss. The onslaught continued against Sakib Hussain, who was hit over extra cover, long-off, and behind square in an over that saw Sooryavanshi surpass Gayles six-hitting record. At the other end, Yashasvi Jaiswal had one of the strangest supporting roles in T20 history. He crawled to 19 off 16 while watching his teenage partner dominate every possible delivery. Sooryavanshi seemed on track to break Gayles 30-ball IPL century record when he targeted Hinge, but after reaching 97 off 28, he top-edged an attempted uppercut to deep third. The innings ended with RR at 125 for 1 in eight overs, leaving the crowd in disbelief at what they had just seen. Play steadied briefly as Shivang Kumar allowed only four runs in the next over. Jaiswal eventually fell for a run-a-ball 29 while trying to clear long-off. However, RR kept their momentum going. Dhruv Jurel seamlessly carried on with a fierce attack of his own. He first slog-swept Shivang for six, then took on Cummins in the 12th over with a scoop over short fine leg, a pulled six, and a drilled boundary past long-off from a half-volley. RR surged to 168 for 2 in 12 overs, with Jurel reaching 32 off 13. Jurel quickly reached his sixth fifty of the season in just 20 balls, uppercutting Hinge over deep third for a remarkable boundary before falling on the next ball while trying another pull. By then, RR had raced to 192 for 3 in 13.5 overs. The innings began to stall slightly as wickets fell in clusters. Riyan Parag (26) was dismissed, and five balls later, Dasun Shanaka (5) misjudged a shot off Malinga to long-on. But even at 220 for 5 after 17 overs, RR still had Ravindra Jadeja and Jofra Archer ready, along with Shubham Dubey available as the Impact Player. Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja scored 20 runs in just 12 balls towards the end. Their partnership was often risky, with chaotic running between the wickets. It ended in the 19th over when Ferreira was run out trying to take a second run that wasnt there. Five balls later, Jofra Archer was out after Abhishek Sharma made a great catch at the long-on boundary. Nitish Kumar Reddy finished strongly for Sunrisers Hyderabad, giving away just five runs in the 19th over with a series of precise wide yorkers and lines. Another tight final over limited Rajasthan Royals to 243 for 8, despite the earlier onslaught in the innings. Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja scored 20 runs in just 12 balls towards the end. Their partnership was often risky, with chaotic running between the wickets. It ended in the 19th over when Ferreira was run out trying to take a second run that wasnt there. Five balls later, Jofra Archer was out after Abhishek Sharma made a great catch at the long-on boundary. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajasthan Royals 243/8 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 97, Dhruv Jurel 50; Praful Hinge 3-54, Shivang Kumar 1-19) against Sunrisers Hyderabad Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Falls Short of Record Century as RR Sets 244-Run Target for SRH
New Chandigarh, May 27: The IPL 2026 Eliminator match is underway between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. After losing the toss, RR opted to bat first, scoring 243 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs, thanks to an explosive ... Read more IPL 2026: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Falls Short of Record Century as RR Sets 244-Run Target for SRH
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IPL 2026: Vaibhavs Mindset Remains The Same In Any Game,' Says Kumble Ahead Of SRH Clash
Indian Premier League: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the temperament and maturity to handle the pressure of Wednesdays Eliminator clash between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the New International Stadium in Chandigarh. Kumble said the 15-year-old batters fearless approach and game awareness make him a special talent despite his young age. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be eager to prove himself in the eliminator. He managed only four runs against MI in the last game, so this is a fresh opportunity, Kumble told Jio Hotstar. I don't think he sees this as a high-pressure knockout game. He should just go out and play his natural game, he added. The former India coach pointed to Vaibhavs crucial 90-plus knock against Lucknow Super Giants earlier in the season, saying the innings showed the youngsters ability to perform under pressure. He is remarkably mature for a 15-year-old. We saw that in his 90-plus knock against LSG, where he helped Rajasthan win a must-win match, Kumble observed. Rajasthan had to win their last two games to qualify, so that innings was under serious pressure as well. Yet, he played with the same freedom, he added. Kumble further stated that Vaibhavs mindset and approach remain unchanged regardless of the occasion, which he believes is a rare quality in a teenager. I don't think he will change his approach just because it's an eliminator. If the ball is in his slot, he will go for it. But if the situation demands, he also knows when to take his time and build an innings. That awareness is rare at his age, Kumble said. Kumble further stated that Vaibhavs mindset and approach remain unchanged regardless of the occasion, which he believes is a rare quality in a teenager. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Vaibhav has emerged as one of the Rajasthan Royals brightest young performers this season. He has scored 583 runs in 14 matches and will once again be crucial to their hopes as they face SRH in the knockout clash. Article Source: IANS
'SRH Have More Match-winners Than RR,' Says Kumble Ahead Of Eliminator
PCA New International Stadium: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hold a clear edge over Rajasthan Royals in Wednesdays IPL 2026 Eliminator, saying Hyderabad possesses greater depth and more match-winners across departments. Analysing the knockout clash at the PCA New International Stadium in Chandigarh, Kumble said SRHs balanced squad makes them favourites against a Rajasthan side heavily dependent on a handful of players. If you compare the two teams man for man, SRH have more match-winners. Rajasthan, on the other hand, relies heavily on a few individuals Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Jofra Archer, Kumble told Jio Hotstar. The former India coach added that Rajasthans fortunes could largely depend on whether their key players deliver in the pressure game. If those three don't fire, their batting and bowling both look thin. That could be the difference in a knockout game, he added. Kumble also pointed to the league-stage clash between the two sides earlier this season as a major turning point in SRHs campaign. He highlighted the impact made by young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who made their IPL debuts in that match. The game that Sunrisers Hyderabad would remember dearly is the one against Rajasthan Royals of the league phase, where Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain made their IPL debuts. That was a turning point for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season, Kumble noted. Before that game, they had a different playing combination. After bringing in those young bowlers, they found a winning formula. Hinge and Hussain tore through RR's top order in that game, he added. Kumble further suggested SRH could once again look towards Hinge for the Eliminator and hinted that the youngster may replace Harshal Patel in the playing XI. Before that game, they had a different playing combination. After bringing in those young bowlers, they found a winning formula. Hinge and Hussain tore through RR's top order in that game, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The winner of the Eliminator will stay alive in the IPL playoffs race, while the losing side will exit the tournament. Article Source: IANS
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New International Cricket Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins shared his thoughts on handling the pressure of the playoffs and needing to win three games to reclaim the title, stating that the team, instead of being more conservative, will try to be even more aggressive. SRH, who remain the only team to win the trophy coming from the Eliminator in the playoffs during their title run in 2016, will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on Wednesday evening at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. I think you want to keep a lot of things similar to what got you into the finals. But theres also a bit more pressure, a few more nerves, so you want to acknowledge that. I always like to think, How are you going to look back on that game with no regrets? So, thats always kind of my mentality going into a final. Instead of being more conservative, try and be even more aggressive. We have got to win three in a row to win it. Weve won more than that throughout the season. We won five in a row at one stage, so its possible. These are teams that we know quite well. So, yeah, its not going to be easy, but I feel like we can do it, Cummins told JioStar. Its always a balance of, as a bowler, understanding what you do well and how youre going to bowl to your strengths. But when there are probably one or two players in every lineup who can take the game away from the opposition, you do spend a little bit longer working on a Plan B or Plan C. So, yeah, well plan for him. Even though he got a hundred against us last time, I thought there were times when we actually bowled quite well to him and kept him quiet. At other times, he got away from us. So, well learn from that, he added. While SRH have completed a league double over RR season, Cummins gave his take on whether beating RR twice in league phase would hold any relevance heading into the Eliminator. Youre obviously starting from scratch again, but you do take learnings from previous games. Weve played them twice. Weve had a good look at a lot of their players. A lot of our guys can look back at those games where theyve had success and lean on that heading into the finals. So, its always nice coming up against a team that youve had some success against, said Cummins. Speaking on taking learnings from the previous fixture for bowling plans to Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who has been RRs top run-scorer in IPL 2026 so far, accumulating 583 runs in 14 matches at an average of 41.64 and a strike rate of 232.27. Youre obviously starting from scratch again, but you do take learnings from previous games. Weve played them twice. Weve had a good look at a lot of their players. A lot of our guys can look back at those games where theyve had success and lean on that heading into the finals. So, its always nice coming up against a team that youve had some success against, said Cummins. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So, yeah, well plan for him. Even though he got a hundred against us last time, I thought there were times when we actually bowled quite well to him and kept him quiet. At other times, he got away from us. So, we'll learn from that, the SRH skipper stated. Article Source: IANS
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SRH vs RR Eliminator: Batters vs bowlers matchups that could decide IPL playoff
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SRH vs RR Match Eliminator, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction
SRH vs GT Eliminator, Cricket Tips :The Eliminator of the Indian Premier League 2026 will host a face-off between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. This game will commence on Wednesday at 7:30 PM IST at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. One of these two teams will be eliminated from the competition. SRH are coming off a 55-run win over RCB and are looking good. They have a strong batting unit with good bowling options. RR have not been that consistent as they are overly dependent on their top order. With the ball, Jofra Archer has led the way. SRH vs RR: Match Details Date : May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh SRH vs RR: Live Streaming Details The live action of the SRH vs RR clash will be available on Star Sports Networks. Fans can also access the live stream through the Jio Hotstar app or website. SRH vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 23 SRH : 14 RR : 09 No - Result : 00 SRH vs RR: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in New Chandigarh is flat and a good one for batters. This is a high-scoring game where all three last matches have recorded a score of 200 or more across six innings. There is not much assistance for the bowlers in this wicket. The wicket will slow down with time, and batting first will be better. SRH vs RR Possible XIs SRH : Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan (wk), Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Pat Cummins (c), Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain RR : Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma SRH vs RR Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ishan Kishan has won consecutive MOTM awards, and he is in incredible form. For SRH, he will be the big wicket. For RR, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the key. If he gets going, any total is easy for his team. Probable Best Bowler Jofra Archer is breathing fire with the ball. He is the biggest weapon for RR. For SRH, Eshan Malinga has been exceptional. His change of pace is hard to pick. Today Match Prediction : Both teams reached here after some good work. But Sunrisers Hyderabad have been more dominating and have already beaten RR twice in group matches. Hence, we predict SRH to win the Eliminator. SRH vs RR Eliminator, IPL 2026, Today 2026 Match, SRH vs RR 2026 Prediction, SRH vs RR Predicted XIs, Injury Update for SRH vs RR Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
IPL 2026: When And Where To Watch SRH Vs RR Eliminator, Know All Details
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. Whichever team wins the Eliminator will stay back in New Chandigarh for the Qualifier 2 on Friday. The IPL 2026 final is scheduled on Sunday in Ahmedabad. SRH are heading into the Eliminator after a 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad, which secured them a third-place finish in the league stage standings based on net run rate at the end of the league phase. RR, meanwhile, made the playoffs in dramatic fashion after beating Mumbai Indians in their final league phase match at the Wankhede. Overall, RR and SRH have faced each other 23 times in the IPL, with SRH leading the head-to-head stats 14-9. SRH beat RR in both their previous encounters this season. While RR are second-best to SRH in head-to-head terms, Riyan Parag and Co. can take heart from the fact that they have won all of their three outings at New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, including a six-wicket win over PBKS earlier this season. When: Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 PM IST Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh Where to watch: The SRH vs RR match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The SRH vs RR match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen, and Kwena Maphaka. Article Source: IANS
IGPL Morocco Rising Stars: Having recently broken through for his maiden international title at the ADT Players Championship, golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill is riding a wave of peak confidence. Currently sitting third on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit, the 29-year-old has his sights firmly trained on securing a full Asian Tour card as he prepares for the upcoming IGPL Morocco Rising Stars at Mazagan Beach Golf Resort. Gill, who turned professional in 2018, achieved a breakthrough in his international win at the 2026 ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, while staging a dramatic comeback. In the process, he became the second IGPL player to achieve success on the Asian Development Tour, following Karandeep Kochhar, who previously won an ADT event in Egypt. The Chandigarh golfer won his maiden professional title at the 2025 IGPL Invitational Jamshedpur and clinched the 2025 IGPL Order of Merit title. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Gill reflects on his journey from junior ranks to the international podium, the invaluable mental conditioning he absorbed from his fathers national hockey background and mentor Jeev Milkha Singh, and how golf is steadily carving its own dedicated audience out of a cricket-frenzied nation. IANS: Your journey started on the football fields. Now that you're winning an international championship, how does that rough start give you an edge over the players? PG: Oh yes, definitely. I think it comes back to the age-old learning that you learn more from your losses than your wins. And starting out professionally the first 2 or 3 years, I had some signs of greatness, but they weren't as consistent as they've been over the last 2 or 3 years. And definitely what I learnt from my losses, I've been able to chalk up to the learnings, and I've been able to work harder and smarter on myself. And over the last 2 or 3 years, I think I've harnessed my potential very well. So yes, learnings do teach you, and that's been the case for me. IANS: Your brother is also currently playing in the IGBL, so is there a very healthy rivalry, or is it purely a support system that you see? What would you like to share about the perspective? PG: Yes, I feel like sibling rivalry doesn't extend all the way in our household. To us, I feel like we have a great balance of that, where we are very competitive with each other when it comes to the golf course. But when it comes to our household, it's obviously about seeing the other person play as well as you or sometimes even better, for that matter. So, we do have contrasting styles, but we are able to share our thoughts when it comes to the game plan, when it comes to the short game or the putting, for example. But we are very different as golfers. So, we do take our own journey there. But we do have a healthy rivalry and almost an inspirational thing going out between the two of us. IANS: With a father who played for the national hockey team. What is that one lesson from your father's hockey background that you find yourself applying on the tours? PG: The basic one, very basic learning of patience and just hard work because my career already has transcended for more than two decades now. I started at eight or nine, and I'm about to turn 30 this year, and I've pretty much bloomed over the last two and a half, three years. They've been the best part of my career. Naturally there's a set of patience that when you're going through a rough patch, you just keep working and stay at it and keep believing that you're doing well. Starting out great as a junior and international senior and a sub-junior player, there was always assurance that I got what it takes. So, it was always looming around the corner. So, that's how my preparation was also very optimistic. And of course, the last two years, especially the last week, have been an assurance of how good I am, having won my first international title. So, that has obviously been working out very well. IANS: It's been a very pivotal moment for you when you met your role model, Jeev Milkha Singh, at the Chandigarh Golf Club. And now he's also associated with IGPL as a mentor. So, how do you think he's helping you navigate the most amazing legs of your IGPL, or is there some more learning that you still feel that you have from him at this moment? PG: Oh definitely. I feel like you always learn from someone like Jeev, Sir, because I think he's pretty much done everything there is to do in the game. And coming from the same environment as me and playing at the same golf course, Chandigarh Golf Club, I feel like there's a lot to learn from him, not only in terms of his golf game but also his mentality more than anything. He's been playing actively for 30-35 years now. So, I feel like you can just relate to the level of love that you're supposed to have for the game. And he went through a long drought before he won the IGPL event in Sri Lanka last year. So you can always imagine that someone even at his age can try and get the better of you sometimes. So, that is very inspirational. And obviously, he's very good in terms of mentoring the young guys. Whenever I meet him, I'm able to get a few words of wisdom off of him. And he's just a very motivating sight to be around. So, that has definitely stayed. IANS: You're currently sitting on top of the ADT merit list. You're back third with a goal of a top five or top six finish for the Asian Tour qualification. So, with the upcoming events like the Morocco Rising Stars, how are you tailoring your training? How are you preparing for the upcoming events? PG: Yes, I'm just trying to keep the enthusiasm up and making sure that I enjoy the success I've had from my win. And just working on the same trots and trying to keep that aggressive mindset of, trying to win again. Because that suits my style very well. And now that you have won, it's a very familiar feeling, and you'd love to taste that again. And that's my game plan for Morocco as well. To go out there and just play as aggressively as I can and use my advantages that I have in terms of ball striking and hopefully get it done again. Right. IANS: And also talking about the courses of Morocco and when you play in the international leagues. The course grounds are very different as compared to the national ones. So, how do you feel that like participating in international leagues? How does your training become more like different from what you prepare over here for? PG: Thankfully, I've had quite a bit of international exposure thanks to the AM Green IGPL calendar and the pathway to ADT in the Asian Tour. Whereas I've been playing internationally for three years now. So, I feel that there's this extra level of comfort, which starts with the mind that you have been here before and done this. And the only difference in terms of preparation is that you try and play different styles of golf courses. Like, when you're playing somewhere in the West, you try to play golf courses, which are relatively more flexible off the tee. And you get used to hitting your driver a little longer and having longer shots in. So, that's all in terms of preparation. But in terms of mindset, it's just about continuing to learn because every day and every round of golf is going to teach you something. So, that's something you try and keep in the back of your head and stay patient and keep learning. The journey doesn't stop. IANS: You recently became the next Indian of the current league to win on the Asian Development Tour in the last six months. And how does it feel to be at the forefront of this new wave of Indian dominance on the developmental circuit? PG: It feels really, really nice. But this has been my goal over the last four or five years. Karandeep has been a very dear friend. And when your compatriot, who you've grown up playing with, goes out there and does it, he's able to help you. Not only in terms of learning but also in terms of motivation that it can be done. And having done that, I really like the position I'm in because I like playing golf internationally. The designs in Asia really suit me. And I feel quite comfortable being in the position I am. I think I'll make the very most of it. IANS: So, Shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy recently sparked a debate about the silent homecoming for the Thomas Cup team. So, as a golfer in a cricket-frenzied nation, do you feel the same pressure to prove your worth to the Indian public despite winning on the international tours like the ADT? PG: Honestly, in my case, the last few years of Indian golf have been in the limelight quite a bit. So, I've got a great recognition and support in terms of my entire journey internationally. And even after my win in Malaysia last week on the ADT, I got a great response from the fans back home. Whether it be my compatriots on the league or whether it be just other club golfers who play for the liking of the game. IANS: So, Shuttler Satwiksairaj Rankireddy recently sparked a debate about the silent homecoming for the Thomas Cup team. So, as a golfer in a cricket-frenzied nation, do you feel the same pressure to prove your worth to the Indian public despite winning on the international tours like the ADT? Also Read: Live Cricket Score And yeah, it's not as lucrative maybe. It's not that people have you on their shoulders or such. But there's definitely a great recognition and fan following which are being introduced to our game. Article Source: IANS
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The national capital is reeling under an intense water crisis, leaving many parts of Delhi, especially Sultanpuri, Rohini, and Kirari, dry and thirsty. The situation is such that the Wazirabad barrage, upstream of the Yamuna, has been reduced to small rivulets. Following the crisis, the state has sought help from the Haryana government. The Delhi government wants Haryana to provide additional water for the next four weeks or else the water supply could be severely disrupted, according to reports. Delhi is receiving approximately 1,050 cusecs of water from the Haryana, Bhakra, and Yamuna systems. Officials say that if an additional 250 cusecs of water is received, the current crisis could be significantly alleviated. A month ago, the Delhi government made serious efforts to obtain 151 cusecs of water from Haryana. In a meeting held in Chandigarh in the first week of March between the officials of Delhi Jal Board and Haryana Irrigation Department, the Jal Board demanded an additional 100 cusecs of water, in derogation of the May 1994 water-sharing agreement, and 51 cusecs of water from its irrigation quota. Water level plunges The water level at the Wazirabad reservoir plunged to 668.7 feet on Monday, while 674.5 feet is required for normal operation, according to the Indian Express. The water level at many points of the 500 m channel is only knee-high in some places, exposing sand beds. It is from the barrage that water is being supplied to the two largest plants in the city Wazirabad and Chandrawal. Of this, the water treatment at the Wazirabad plant has dropped by 34 per cent, while other plants in the capital are also operating at approximately 10 per cent less capacity. Only the Sonia Vihar and Bhagirathi plants are currently operating normally. The water crisis is deepening in Sultanpuri, Rohini, and Kirari, with some areas reporting water supply disruption for the past two days . According to local media reports, Ranikheda and Rasulpur villages, along with seven surrounding colonies, have been without water for two days.
Burglary at DRDO residential complex; Scientist loses cash, jewellery
NEW DELHI, May 26: A burglary has been reported at the residential complex of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in north Delhi, where thieves allegedly decamped with jewellery, cash and other valuables worth several lakhs of rupees from the flat of a woman scientist, police said on Tuesday. The incident took place inside the high-security complex in the Timarpur area, they said. According to police, the scientist had left for Chandigarh on May 15 to meet her family. [] The post Burglary at DRDO residential complex; Scientist loses cash, jewellery appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dera Chief Ram Rahim Walks Out Of Jail On 30-Day Parole
Chandigarh, May 26: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for raping two women disciples, walked out of Sunaria jail in Rohtak on Tuesday morning after being granted a 30-day parole the 16th time he had been released from prison since his conviction in 2017. The Dera chief will stay at his Sirsa-headquartered Dera during the parole period, said Dera spokesperson and advocate Jitender Khurana. His latest release comes months after he was granted [] The post Dera Chief Ram Rahim Walks Out Of Jail On 30-Day Parole appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dera chief Ram Rahim gets parole again, leaves from Rohtak jail
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IPL 2026 Playoffs: Virat Kohli vs 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Sets Up Generational Battle
Veteran batting great Virat Kohli and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as the T20 Indian Premier League spans the generations in the playoffs beginning on Tuesday. There are 22 years between the 37-year-old Kohli, who helped power defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the regular season standings, and teenage prodigy Sooryavanshi whose batting fireworks have been the talk of the IPL season. Kohli and Bengaluru will meet Gujarat Titans in the first qualifying play-off in Dharamsala on Tuesday with the winner going straight into Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Sooryavanshi and Rajasthan Royals sealed the final play-off berth only on Sunday and will meet Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday in Chandigarh, where the losers will go home. The winner will face the loser of Tuesday's qualifying playoff in the final eliminator on Friday in Chandigarh. We don't pick age, we pick ability, Rajasthan head coach Kumar Sangakkara said, referring to the 15-year-old rising star. All guys, young and old, have done well to drag us to qualification. England fast bowler Jofra Archer has also been instrumental in Rajasthan's campaign, scoring 32 runs and taking 3-17 in the win that saw them into the last four. Kohli, who has stepped away from Test cricket and T20 internationals, is chasing a second straight IPL title with Bengaluru after waiting 18 seasons to lift his first in 2025. Even after all these years, it is the love for the game. I just love hitting the ball in the middle of the bat. That joy is still there, said Kohli, who is ninth on the IPL batting chart with 557 runs and a top score of 105 not out. Sooryavanshi is fifth on 583 runs with and a best of 103 off 37 balls. Rajasthan's opponents on Wednesday will be Sunrisers Hyderabad, who boast a formidable batting line-up featuring openers Travis Head of Australia, Abhishek Sharma and South African Heinrich Klaasen, who has hammered 606 runs with six half-centuries. The batting chart is topped by Gujarat Titans openers Sai Sudharsan (638 runs) and Shubman Gill (616). Gujarat won the IPL in their debut season in 2022 and if they reach the final again will play the showpiece in their home 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The 10-team league has staged 70 matches over seven intense weeks of action but has seen a drop in its television audience, with BARC India and TAM Sports reporting average viewership down 26 percent. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But analysts have attributed the TV decline to a shift toward streaming on digital platforms rather than waning interest across cricket-obsessed India.
Kh Amarjit in National team for 2026 Badminton Asia Jr C'ships
Manipur's young shuttler Khwairakpam Amarjit Singh is all set to represent India at the 2026 Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Yatsushiro, Japan due to be held from June 26 to July 5 He will partner with Divyansh Agrawal of Chandigarh at the continental event br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 05 Amarjit 20260526 jpg border 1 alt Kh Amarjit in National team for 2026 Badminton Asia Jr C'ships td tr tr td align center Kh Amarjit in National team for 2026 Badminton Asia Jr C'ships td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br The rising 18 year old shuttler has made the Nation proud in April this year by making a podium finish at the Swedish Junior International Champion 2026 He is also a former U 17 Mixed Doubles Runners Up at the All India Sub Junior Ranking Tournament that was held in Vijayawada Source The Sangai Express
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