Du Plessis Believes Gaikwad Will Feel Relief After CSKs Victory
New Delhi, April 12: Former South African captain Faf du Plessis believes that Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad will feel a sense of relief following their victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. CSK secured a 23-run win against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, marking their first win of the season after ... Read more Du Plessis Believes Gaikwad Will Feel Relief After CSKs Victory
IPL 2026: I Wasnt Able To Get Going, Team Needed Some Big Shots, Says Mhatre On Being Retired Out
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre conceded that he wasnt able to get going at a juncture when the team needed boundaries in their 23-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, adding that he was fine with the plan of him being retired out. Mhatre slammed 59 off 36 deliveries - his second fifty of the season via three fours and four sixes and shared a 113-run stand with centurion Sanju Samson before being retired out to send in Shivam Dube, who hit a brisk 20 off 10 balls, laced with two fours and a six in the last two overs and take CSK to a massive 212/2. There was nothing much. I was batting and the team needed some big shots. Shivam also can hit big shots. I wasnt really able to get going, so the team planned it that way. It happens in the game. This CSK team is very different and feels like a family for me. They treat me like a kid, so I really enjoy playing with them. The support staff is also helping a lot and working hard for us, said Mhatre to JioStar. Mhatre became the sixth batter to be retired out in the IPL after Ravichandran Ashwin, Atharva Taide, B Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, and Devon Conway. Barring that, 2026 has been a good year for Mhatre, who captained India to 2026 Mens U19 World Cup win after coming into limelight via his performances for CSK in IPL 2025, as a replacement for injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. The Asia Cup was going on and the auction was happening side by side. It would have been great if I got picked, but even if I didnt, I didnt need to feel bad because I had another big target to focus on, which was the Asia Cup. But as they say, things happen for a reason. I was at the NCA when I got a call from CSK. They wanted to see me bat in the nets, so I had a two-day camp with them. I came back to the NCA and two to three days later, I got another call asking me to be ready and inform my family, as they were completing the formalities. They said I could play the next game against LSG, but I couldnt get a flight ticket. So, I joined the team in Mumbai. The team was very welcoming. During my first interaction with Mahi bhai, he told me that now that I was selected, I should just play my game, go for my shots but not try to hit every ball, and continue doing what I had been doing for the last two to three years, recalled Mhatre on JioStar show Dream On. The right-handed batter, who counts veteran oepenr Rohit Sharma as his idol, said a post-match conversation with the veteran opener was a defining moment in his early career. Rohit Sharma is my favourite cricketer. I have been watching his batting since childhood. He spoke to me very nicely after the game in the IPL. That was the first time I met him. He praised my batting, gave me a few tips on playing the short ball, and urged me to continue playing the way I have been. He even said that I could call him anytime without hesitation, and that really helped calm my nerves. Every young cricketers dream is to play for India. The moment of wearing the jersey during the Under-19 World Cup was special. I didnt take any pressure about carrying a legacy or anything like that. The right-handed batter, who counts veteran oepenr Rohit Sharma as his idol, said a post-match conversation with the veteran opener was a defining moment in his early career. Rohit Sharma is my favourite cricketer. I have been watching his batting since childhood. He spoke to me very nicely after the game in the IPL. That was the first time I met him. Also Read: Live Cricket Score My main goal is to play for India, stay in the team for a long time, and perform. Whether it is the Ranji Trophy or the IPL, wherever I get a chance to play, I want to do well and not focus too much on the results; they will follow automatically. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: The Monkey Is Off Samsons Back After This Hundred, Says Raina
Chennai Super Kings: Former India and Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes Sanju Samsons match-winning century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 has effectively removed the burden of expectation from the shoulders of the wicketkeeper-batter and silenced his critics. Samsons unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, laced with 15 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 205.36, is also the first hundred of the IPL 2026 season, and comes after a lean run in first three games. The monkey is off Sanju Samsons back now after this hundred. It is never easy walking into a new franchise and performing immediately, especially with the expectations Sanju has come in with. Joining the joint most successful side in the IPL comes with hard performance expectations. This century will help Samson silence his critics, said Raina on Star Sports. It was the knock CSK and their loyal fans craved seeing from Samsons bat after being traded to the franchise last year from Rajasthan Royals. Samson became the first wicketkeeper-batter to hit an IPL ton for CSK and joined KL Rahul as the only players to score a hundred for three different IPL franchises. His presence as an opener sets up CSKs middle order so much better. When you have the ability to inject Shivam Dube or bring in Ayush Mhatre, he comes in and plays freely because they have got a decent start. He is batting with a guy who looks in total control of his game. It gives you the luxury. Dewald Brevis didn't even walk out to bat in this contest against Delhi. That just goes to show what structuring your top order right does for the rest of your team. The flow-on effect is clear, added Raina. Despite Samsons scintillating century, Raina felt seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton was the game's most influential player. Jamie Overton is a serious cricketer for me. He should have been the player of the match. He outsmarted all the DC batters with his variations. 'The four wickets he picked up on a batting-friendly wicket was the point of difference. He is one of those players you want in the contest when it is on the line. He likes the big moments. Every time he gets an opportunity around the world, whether it is franchise cricket or for England, he gets the job done, he added. Turning his attention to Delhi Capitals, Raina expressed concern over the team's over-reliance on young right-handed batter Sameer Rizvi and their mid-innings collapse during the chase, as DC were bowled out for 189. When a side like DC has been bailed out a couple of times by one player who is not your international standard superstar, it raises a bit of concern. It is not like Sameer Rizvi is an international standard superstar just yet. Turning his attention to Delhi Capitals, Raina expressed concern over the team's over-reliance on young right-handed batter Sameer Rizvi and their mid-innings collapse during the chase, as DC were bowled out for 189. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The alarm bells for me are that they lost wickets in quick succession in the middle phase of the run chase and they were set up beautifully by the CSK bowlers after five overs to really turn the screws on a side that has been down on form and confidence throughout the middle. But then they just relinquished all of it, concluded Raina. Article Source: IANS
Gaikwad Will Feel At Ease With Two Points On The Board For CSK: Faf Du Plessis
Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad will feel at ease after leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, a victory which he feels will go a long way in giving them the confidence for bringing their campaign on track. Sanju Samsons scintillating unbeaten 115 powered CSK to post a massive 212/2. He also shared a 113-run stand with youngster Ayush Mhatre, who slammed 59 off 36 deliveries. Overton picked 4-18, the best figures of the season so far, and used hard lengths well to stifle the DC middle order, as they were eventually bowled out for 189. I think Ruturaj Gaikwads captaincy has been very good. Even in the previous games, there were no tactical blunders or errors from his side that are keeping CSK back. For him individually, to get that confidence going, this win will go a long way. This will reflect in his batting as well. As a captain, sometimes you get burdened by the results and what is happening around you. Ruturaj will feel at ease now that he has put two points on the board for CSK. That confidence will show in his batting when he bats next, said du Plessis on Star Sports. While discussing the broader tournament landscape, du Plessis also identified the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings as a major threat, labelling them among the itle favourites due to their batting depth, though he admitted to some concerns present over their bowling resources. PBKS batters are doing really well and that is helping them in the IPL once again. Last season, all their batters played a crucial role in helping them reach the final. This season, their batting unit is delivering again. While discussing the broader tournament landscape, du Plessis also identified the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings as a major threat, labelling them among the itle favourites due to their batting depth, though he admitted to some concerns present over their bowling resources. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Yes, there are still a few questions. Arshdeep Singh is perhaps not bowling as well as he would want. Marco Jansen had an off day. But none of this is serious. For me, they are among the title favourites, he added. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Gaikwad Needs To Take More Risk If He Has To Push Scoring Rate, Says Jaffer
Chennai Super Kings: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has called on Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to adopt a higher-risk approach with the bat, stating that his current conservative style is preventing him from pushing the scoring rate required in T20 cricket. Gaikwads slow start to IPL 2026 has seen him make only 56 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 103.70. Those numbers have sparked debate over his role at the top of the order for CSK. He's somebody who wants to score big. You know, being an opener, I don't think you need to look at (trying to get) 80 or 100 from the outset. I think you need to look at giving a terrific start, the kind of start the openers want. He's not somebody who is going at a 200-plus strike rate. If he's asked to push the scoring rate, I think he needs to take a lot more risk. He's got the game. He's got hundreds in the IPL. But he just, I feel, holds himself (back), said Jaffer on ESPNCricinfo. Echoing these sentiments, former Australia opener Aaron Finch stated that Gaikwad is currently caught in a tactical limbo, as he is neither providing a flying start nor batting deep enough to control the game. It's okay to have a player like that in your side, like Shubman Gill, if he's batting with somebody who is a bit of a cowboy at the other end, somebody who's striking at 200-plus. If he goes on to get 60s and 70s and sets up the middle order or bats with a middle order where he can control (the innings) if need be, he gets off strike and gets somebody on strike who can really take them on... But he's doing neither. He's not getting off to a flyer and he's not getting big enough scores to have a significant impact on games, he said. Finch also stated that Gaikwad needs to prioritize impact over making a truckload of runs. You have to be in the right mindset to be able to play like that because you have to remember, probably for 25 years, his game and his focus has been so narrow on bulk runs, 'get runs, runs, runs'. If he goes on to get 60s and 70s and sets up the middle order or bats with a middle order where he can control (the innings) if need be, he gets off strike and gets somebody on strike who can really take them on... But he's doing neither. He's not getting off to a flyer and he's not getting big enough scores to have a significant impact on games, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Jaffer concluded by urging Gaikwad to take inspiration from how talismanic RCB batter Virat Kohli shifted his gears. I just feel that he plays with that tunnel vision of scoring big. We've seen (Virat) Kohli do that: change his game. He's a different Kohli to what we saw at the start of his career. I am sure Ruturaj can do it (but) he needs to put the impact (first), not think about bulk of runs. Article Source: IANS
IPL: Ruturaj Gaikwad fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow over-rate as CSK beat DC
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad faces a Rs 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate. This marks the team's first such offense this season. The match saw CSK secure their initial victory against Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson's century and Jamie Overton's bowling performance were key. Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana also received a fine and demerit point for misconduct.
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Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson described his match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as very special, saying it was driven by a desire to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise after their record-breaking trade ahead of the season. I've scored a few hundreds in this format, but this one feels a bit special. Scoring it in Chepauk, in front of the home crowd I didnt have a proper start, but once I knew I had settled and everything felt right, I didnt want to leave the ground and just wanted to contribute as much as possible, Samson said in a video released by IPL on X. The right-hander admitted that a relaxed mindset, following a successful World Cup campaign, played a crucial role in his approach. To be honest, I think I was much more relaxed. Coming out of a really good World Cup definitely helps. There was no point of proving myself, but definitely a point of giving something back to the franchise, he said. Samson also highlighted the responsibility he felt after the franchise made a historic move to bring him in by letting go of their talisman, Ravindra Jadeja, along with Sam Curran. They have trusted me. They have done their biggest trade ever in the history of the IPL. So I kind of felt, Okay, Sanju, you need to put your hand up and say, Im going to win a game for you guys. That feeling was there, he added. The wicketkeeper-batter shared about the challenges he faced earlier in the tournament, where he scored just 22 runs in the opening three matches, revealing that a string of failures had brought doubts but also helped him find a way back. To be very honest, after three failures, a lot of doubts definitely come in. I have failed a lot in my career and had setbacks, so I knew how to come back. I just took my own time to settle, and then after the power play, I knew how to accelerate, Samson explained. Samson created history by becoming the first player to score centuries for three different Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, securing his first century for CSK after two tons for Rajasthan Royals and a century for Delhi Capitals (DC). He is also the only player to score the first century of the season four times. He achieved the milestone in 2017, 2018, 2021, and in 2026. To be very honest, after three failures, a lot of doubts definitely come in. I have failed a lot in my career and had setbacks, so I knew how to come back. I just took my own time to settle, and then after the power play, I knew how to accelerate, Samson explained. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Samson completed his century in 52 balls and remained unbeaten at 115 as CSK scored 212/2 runs in 20 overs. While chasing a big total, the Delhi Capitals were bundled out for just 189 runs in 20 overs. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: 'CSK Were Tired Of Losing Three Games In A Row', Says Bowling Consultant Simons
Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were fuelled by a desperation to snap a three-game losing streak and were desperate to win their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, according to the sides bowling consultant Eric Simons. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sanju Samsons unbeaten 115 and Jamie Overtons 4-18 helped CSK beat DC by 23 runs and get their first win of the ongoing competition. The victory also meant CSK got their first win in Chepauk after losing six successive games. I mean, its always been about this tournament; you need to get on a roll, and you need to get the positivity going. But theres a lot of positivity around the camp, obviously, after a win like this, but even leading into it, the practices and attitudes have been good. Here, the self-belief was very good; was it lagging behind the previous games? No, I dont think so there was a lack of self-belief. Its funny, often fielding is the mood of a team, and Sarfaraz takes the catch like this, it just lifts everybody, so that happens. Id say the boys really were desperate to win this one. I think we were tired of losing two-three games in a row, so there was a certain attitude about the guys rather than anything else, but the self-belief has always been there, said Simons in the post-match press conference. Speaking about Samsons knock, Simons equated his calmness with that of the legendary MS Dhoni. I've been privileged to spend many years being involved with MS Dhoni. He's one of the calmest cricketers I've ever come across, and Sanju Samson's not far behind that. He just understands the game from that perspective. I've seen no panic. There was never any doubt that this was coming. You've just got to keep trusting and believing in your quality, and he certainly has that in abundance, he added. CSK entered Saturdays fixture facing significant scrutiny over their ability to rebound from a heavy 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru last Sunday. Simons insisted CSKs internal morale remained intact, dismissing suggestions of a dip in dressing room confidence. I think it is a habit, you get used to it - getting into tough situations and getting yourself out. The mood in the changing room tonight is obviously really good, but it never really dropped; I mean, it was always a case of, I really mean it, I think people looked at the RCB game and thought we were a long way behind. We didnt think we were a long way behind, the numbers probably, we could have easily found 30 runs with your bowl, then you chase at 220 and you get to 210 having lost an early wicket, so we didnt feel we were a long way behind, so theres a lot of positivity anyway, he added. I think it is a habit, you get used to it - getting into tough situations and getting yourself out. The mood in the changing room tonight is obviously really good, but it never really dropped; I mean, it was always a case of, I really mean it, I think people looked at the RCB game and thought we were a long way behind. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But he really went with his strengths - the hard lengths. He always had a good yorker, worked on an off pace delivery. When youre bowling 150kmph, and youve got an off pace delivery thats under 120, then its really effective - so hes done some work on that as well. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Fined 12 Lakhs for Slow Over Rate
Chennai, April 12: In an exciting match at Chepauk Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over Delhi Capitals (DC) by 23 runs on Saturday. This marked CSKs first victory of the season in the fourth match. However, the celebration for captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was overshadowed as he was fined 12 lakhs. The fine was imposed ... Read more IPL 2026: CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Fined 12 Lakhs for Slow Over Rate
IPL 2026: Samson's Game Awareness Is Excellent; When He Gets Going, He Makes It Count, Says Kumble
Chennai Super Kings: Former India captain Anil Kumble has hailed Sanju Samsons unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals as a masterclass in technical discipline, specifically pointing to the batsman's commitment to playing straight and not with a horizontal bat as the foundation of his success. Samson notched up the first hundred of the IPL 2026 season after a lean run in his first three games for Chennai Super Kings, and played a key role in the side winning by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. You can see from his wagon wheel that he plays all around the ground. Its not just that he has a strong off-side or a strong on-side. What was really impressive was that he was looking to play straight, not with a horizontal bat. When your initial thought process is to play with a straight bat, and then you make those adjustments when a bowler pitches it short, it becomes much easier for a batter to score runs. His game awareness is excellent, and when he gets going, he makes it count. We saw that in the T20 World Cup. He didnt convert those 90s into 100s, but it was different in this game. It was his first hundred for CSK and his fourth overall, a big relief for CSK fans, and also for Sanju Samson, as there was a lot of pressure on him after a tough first three games, said Kumble on JioHotstar. Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who was associated with CSK in the IPL 2021 season, weighed in on how such a win will be a confidence booster for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side. We saw that in the T20 World Cup. He didnt convert those 90s into 100s, but it was different in this game. It was his first hundred for CSK and his fourth overall, a big relief for CSK fans, and also for Sanju Samson, as there was a lot of pressure on him after a tough first three games, said Kumble on JioHotstar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score You begin to believe that you can make it to the playoffs, because when you are losing, no matter how hard you try to maintain a good environment, there is always some negativity. But when you start winning, everyone begins to think positively, he added. Article Source: IANS
Studio Green Recovers Hacked X Account, Producer Gyanvel Raja Announces Return
Chennai, April 12: The film industry has seen a surge in reports of social media accounts belonging to major celebrities and production houses being hacked. Recently, the well-known production house Studio Green experienced a similar incident with their X account, which has now been successfully recovered. Producer Gyanvel Raja announced via the official X account ... Read more Studio Green Recovers Hacked X Account, Producer Gyanvel Raja Announces Return
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has heaped praise on 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that the teenager has the potential to become Indias youngest-ever international debutant. However, he clarified that he is not advocating for an immediate call-up, even as he termed the youngster a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for selectors. Sooryavanshi, who made headlines by becoming the youngest player ever signed in an IPL auction last year, was once again at his explosive best, racing to a 15-ball fifty before finishing with a breathtaking 78 off just 26 deliveries against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Friday. Dhumal noted that while the senior national team is currently spoiled for choice for the opening slot, considering the talents like Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Samson, the 15-year-old batter represents a unique case. I know there isnt really a slot available in the opening position right now, considering the kind of talent we have players like Abhishek, Jaiswal, and Sanju are all performing very well. But at just 15 years of age, I personally feel he (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi) has the potential to become the youngest debutant for India. Im not pushing for his inclusion, but this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the selectors to consider picking such a young talent, Dhumal told IANS. Dhumal noted that while the senior national team is currently spoiled for choice for the opening slot, considering the talents like Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sanju Samson, the 15-year-old batter represents a unique case. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sooryavanshis fifty against RCB was his second of the season, having also struck a 15-ball half century in RRs season opener against Chennai Super Kings. Both his half-centuries this season came in just 15 balls, making them joint-third fastest fifties in IPL history. He also leads the six-hitting charts with 18 maximums and boasts the best strike rate of 266.66 in the campaign. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Losing Four Wickets In Four Overs Cost Us The Game, Says DCs Venugopal Rao
Chennai Super Kings: Venugopal Rao, the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, admitted that a middle-order collapse in the face of some superb bowling from Chennai Super Kings led to team's a 23-run defeat in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chasing a target of 213, DC lost momentum after a flurry of wickets, and were bowled out for 189. I think after seeing this second innings batting, there was a bit of that feeling (that CSK posted an above-par total). Two overs, 24 in the middle overs, I think it cost us. Obviously, if you look back now, after seeing CSKs bowling, their four fast bowlers bowled well. They knew the conditions and executed it well. I felt losing four wickets in four overs was the turning point. In this format, losing back-to-back wickets always causes harm to the team. I think it is a game of momentum. If we had restricted them to 15-20 runs fewer, psychologically we have a better chance of chasing down a total below 200, said Rao in the post-game press conference. DC also had a sloppy fielding performance, including a botched run-out and a catch dropped of Sanju Samson on 52, who went on to score an unbeaten 115. I think fielding was one area that we need to improve a lot. If we fielded well, we could have saved 1520 runs, and it would have helped us a lot. It happens in a long tournament. You will have one or two bad games. Obviously, if you look back, first three games we fielded well, we took good catches. One odd game, fielding matters. If you remember after the strategic timeout, one over, we missed one run-out and one catch, added Rao. DC also had a sloppy fielding performance, including a botched run-out and a catch dropped of Sanju Samson on 52, who went on to score an unbeaten 115. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Despite the loss, Rao was full of praise for Samsons brilliant century for CSK. Hes a class player, boss. You need to accept it. For him coming to a new franchise, obviously a big run is always important. I think this hundred might help him for the next few games. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Boys were tired of losing, CSK bowling coach Simons says
Chennai Super Kings secured their first win in IPL 2026 after three losses. Bowling coach Eric Simons acknowledged the team was tired of losing. Sanju Samson's century and Jamie Overton's bowling performance were key. The team showed strong self-belief and executed their plans effectively. This victory boosts morale and sets a positive tone for future matches.
IPL 2026: CSK Skipper Gaikwad Fined 12 Lakhs For Slow Over-rate Offence
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Gaikwad has been fined 12 lakhs for maintaining a slow over-rate in his team's first win of the season after three consecutive losses. As this was his teams first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Gaikwad was fined Rs 12 lakhs, the IPL said in a statement. Gaikwad became the third skipper who was found guilty of a slow over-rate offence after Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer and Gujarat Titans captain Shubhman Gill. Iyer maintained a slow over-rate in two consecutive matches; first against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on March 31. He breached the code again in the very next game against CSK on April 2. Gill, meanwhile, was found guilty during the match against Delhi Capitals on April 8. Coming to the match, Sanju Samsons scintillating unbeaten 115 and Jamie Overtons clinical 4-18 powered CSK to a 23-run victory over DC and got their first win of the IPL 2026 on Saturday. Samson, the hero of Indias 2026 Mens T20 World Cup triumph, lit up Chepauk with the first century of the ongoing season, smashing 115 off just 56 balls, laced with 15 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 205.36, as CSK posted a massive 212/2. Coming to the match, Sanju Samsons scintillating unbeaten 115 and Jamie Overtons clinical 4-18 powered CSK to a 23-run victory over DC and got their first win of the IPL 2026 on Saturday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Overton picked 4-18 the best figures of the season so far, as the visitors were eventually bowled out for 189 in 20 overs. Article Source: IANS
IMMPA Appeals to PM Modi for Action Against Piracy Following Jan Nayakan Leak
Chennai, April 12: The upcoming film Jan Nayakan, starring actor Vijay, has reportedly leaked online before its official release, raising concerns among producers and the film industry. In response, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMMPA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and take strict action against piracy. The organization ... Read more IMMPA Appeals to PM Modi for Action Against Piracy Following Jan Nayakan Leak
IPL 2026: Nitish Rana Fined for Code of Conduct Violation During Match Against CSK
Chennai, April 12: Delhi Capitals (DC) batsman Nitish Rana has been fined for breaching the Code of Conduct during the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. The IPL announced that Rana has been penalized 25% of his match fee and has received one demerit point for violating Level 1 ... Read more IPL 2026: Nitish Rana Fined for Code of Conduct Violation During Match Against CSK
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IPL 2026: Fielding let us down, says DC skipper Axar Patel after 23-run loss to CSK
Chennai Super Kings secured a victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel cited fielding errors as a key factor in the loss. Chennai Super Kings posted a strong total, driven by Sanju Samson's century. Delhi Capitals struggled to maintain momentum during their chase, losing wickets at crucial junctures.
IPL 2026: 'Mukul Match Jita Dega' - The Coach Who Predicted Choudhary's Breakthrough Heroics
When Lucknow Super Giants: When Lucknow Super Giants needed 54 runs off 24 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, most of them had written off their chances of winning the match. But in a restaurant in Udaipur, Rajasthans batting coach Nikhil Doru hadnt given up. Having dinner with his friends, who dont belong to the cricketing ecosystem, they quipped the match was out of LSGs reach. But Doru was watching it differently and told them a certain Mukul Choudhary would win the game for LSG. I told them, Mukul match jita dega (Mukul will win the match from here). Their reply was, The situation is such that they cannot win from here. How can they win? I told them, I have seen him play before and he will definitely win the match from here. Right after saying this, he began to hit boundaries consistently, recalled Doru in an exclusive conversation with IANS, ahead of LSG facing Gujarat Titans. After making just one run from his first five deliveries, Choudhary accelerated into a flurry of boundaries, punctuated by a helicopter shot that mirrored the trademark stroke of MS Dhoni. With eight runs needed from three balls, Doru told his friends a six would come now. Right on the money, Choudhary carved a wide yorker from Vaibhav Arora over extra cover for six. When LSG won and Choudhary thanked the Almighty with folded hands after being unbeaten on 54 off 27 balls, Doru was an elated man and spoke to him on Friday morning, where the topic of discussion was not taking any risks and fear of being unable to get going replaced by him showcasing his shots in the last two-three overs. To understand why Doru was so supremely unruffled, one needs to rewind to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year, where Rajasthans game against Delhi in Ahmedabad played out in almost the same way. The Rajasthan dugout had lost all hopes of winning the match but Choudhary hit a whirlwind 62 not out off just 26 balls, laced with seven sixes, and turned a certain loss into a stunning victory. Mukul had that innate belief of winning the match for us if he played till the end. In the last over, we needed 25 runs and he hit four sixes off Ayush Badoni. Then the equation came down to six runs off the last ball and he sent the ball over the ropes for six, recalled Doru. After that game, Doru sat down with Choudhary, who became a lower-order hitter after being an opener in U14 and U16 levels, and asked him the what was going through his mind when the situation looked so tough to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat, and when he himself wasn't scoring freely? The answer has stayed with Doru since then, as Choudhary would repeat it almost verbatim to broadcasters after pulling off a heist against KKR. If I play till the last ball, I will win the match for the team. My aim was to play till the end because if that happened, I would win the game. Those words, Doru believes, is the key to decoding Choudhary the cricketer. When the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy began, Choudhary wasn't in Rajasthan's playing eleven. When Kartik Sharma injured his finger, the coaching staff - who had been demanding for Choudhary's inclusion from the selectors before the tournament began - finally got their man. After Choudhary felt a train from Sikar to reach Ahmedabad would lead him to miss the game, he tried taking a flight. But due to IndiGo having operational issues and other airlines not having seats, that option was ruled out. Choudhary reached Ahmedabad at 4am via a car drive with his friend and slept for some time before walking in for his first game against Delhi and became an instant hero. Following that match-winning performance, Doru dispatched Choudharys statistics and video footage to Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket at Gujarat Titans, and V Cheluvaraj, a scout for Chennai Super Kings. At last years auction in Abu Dhabi, LSG secured Choudharys services for Rs 2.6 crore, outbidding interests from Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. Hailing from Khedaro Ki Dhani village in Rajasthans Jhunjhunu district, Choudharys rise was 12 years in the making. His father Dalip had decided even before getting married that his firstborn would be a cricketer. When Choudhary arrived in 2004, Dalip got into the quest of making him a cricketer. He quit his teaching job, gave up on his Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) ambitions and sold his home, while pivoting into the volatile real estate and hospitality sectors, with debts mounting to Rs three crores. His mother, Sunita, swapped sleep for 4am meal prep, and monitored Mukuls progress from her classroom window before leaving her job. Mukul was then enrolled at the SBS Cricket Academy at Sikar, a place 80 kms away from Jhunjhunu, and attended coaching clinics organised by Yograj Singh and Dinesh Lad before finding a permanent training base in Jaipurs Aravalli Coaching Centre, where coaches Vikas Yadav and Vijay Golada moved him to the batting group after earmarking him as a pacer. Choudharys family, including his younger sister being a Civil Services aspirant, currently live in a rented house in Jaipur. Long before Choudharys breakout time, Doru recalled a pivotal moment during the Rajasthan probables camp for the 2025/26 season serving as an indicator of his temperament. Rajasthan's selection panel named only two specialist openers in the 25-member camp - considerably insufficient for a full Ranji Trophy campaign. To address the shortfall, Doru asked established middle-order batters if they would open the batting. Opening in first-class cricket is filled with its own risks, as facing a new ball that seams and swings can derail the career of a settled middle-order player. Despite having debuted in 2023 and still finding his feet in senior-level cricket, Choudhary was the only player to immediately accept the challenge. Everyone said no, but he said, 'Yes, I am ready to do whatever you ask me to do. If you want to prepare me as an opener, I am ready to be one. I requested him only once, and he was ready to open the batting. Now think how much mentally strong he is when he said Nahi sir, mei karunga. Aap mujhe taiyaar kariye (No sir, I will do it. You prepare me for it). For a middle order batter to open the batting is one of the toughest tasks in red-ball cricket. But still he accepted that challenge and was ready to do it as per the demand of the team. I could make out that his attitude is really very good and is ready to take up any challenge or tough situation, said Doru. Doru started working with Choudhary immediately - two full months of intensive preparation covering not just power-hitting for white-ball cricket, but the technical demands of the opening role in red-ball cricket: handling the new ball, seam and swing, and adjusting to different field settings. Doru was required to present a case study at the BCCI Centre of Excellence on any batter he worked on for two months and Choudhary became his subject. Through the initial assessment and video analysis, I realised that his power-hitting game and pick-up ability to hit sixes is very good. I didnt stop that part of his game and developed more of his hitting game for T20s facing fast bowlers, handling new ball and adapting his game as per in and out field settings. I do feel due to the work done by me on him for those two months, his confidence increased and shot selection had major improvements, he said. Choudhary scored 44 as an opener against Chhattisgarh, before becoming the top run-getter in the Under-23 List A trophy amassing 617 runs at an average of nearly 103 and a strike rate of over 142, laced with 39 sixes and 34 fours. After Rajasthan lost to Jammu and Kashmir during the Ranji Trophy game in two days in Srinagar, an optional training session was arranged the following morning. Of 15 squad members, only two turned up: Choudhary and Sumit Goddar. Doru also offers an insightful technical explanation of why Choudhary hits the ball the way he does via his supple wrists, and a wonderful bat speed. Technically, he is in more of a sideways position and his shoulders are closed. When there is an incoming ball, his shoulders do not open - so he has to play that helicopter shot because he needs to open his body to play in the leg side. But his body is closed and doesnt open up and then he has to play with the wrists or the helicopter shot, which is his natural shot. In the coming times, the teams will plan to target him with balls on the feet, pads and hips because he keeps his body closed. But then the advantage of keeping his body closed is because his shoulders are also closed, he gets the full arc with the bat to hit the shots and use the helicopter shot and the wrists to hit sixes. He understands his strengths well to hit the helicopter shot and has a lot of power in his wrists. Apart from that helicopter shot, he hit a slower bouncer on the off-stump for six. Normally, people hit that over the slip via an uppercut, but he hit it over cover. Again he hit a six over extra cover on the wide yorker and that shows he read the situation well. He knows what the bowler is going to bowl according to the field. According to that, he prepares himself and thats his speciality, elaborated Doru. Doru recalled that for the last 18 months, Choudhary has practiced hitting 100-200 sixes daily, especially after noting the reality of modern T20 cricket. The aim of all players nowadays is to play IPL and only those who can hit sixes can play IPL in todays time. He practiced hitting sixes relentlessly and all of that is paying off now. If you compare him with other batters in his age group, he has a lot of strength and that is why he hits those really good sixes. Without the superb strength in his wrists and a powerful physical build, one cant hit sixes strongly, he said. In a recent report sent to the RCA, Doru wrote that Choudhary has a very good attitude, is very confident and ready to take any challenge. He is always ready to do anything and will never say no. Theres a strong conviction in Dorus voice when he says Choudhary will play for India very soon. His conviction is rooted in his rare appetite for risk - consistently volunteering for challenges others avoided and making the team win from dire situations. It is very difficult to play at number six or seven positions. If you get a finisher like this, one can go up very fast. As Justin Langer said, it is very difficult to play in those positions as you have to play till the end and hit the shots as well. Add to it, you have to manage playing with a tail-ender, which is again a very difficult part. In a recent report sent to the RCA, Doru wrote that Choudhary has a very good attitude, is very confident and ready to take any challenge. He is always ready to do anything and will never say no. Theres a strong conviction in Dorus voice when he says Choudhary will play for India very soon. His conviction is rooted in his rare appetite for risk - consistently volunteering for challenges others avoided and making the team win from dire situations. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In that Udaipur restaurant, scepticism of Dorus friends vanished on witnessing Choudharys clinical finish. On that day, when Choudhary came under global spotlight, it merely confirmed the belief Doru identified long before the floodlights of Eden Gardens brought it into everyones focus. Article Source: IANS
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After three silent outings, Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred as the bowlers' fangs regrew, helping Chennai Super Kings defeat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs
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Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred and bowlers' fangs regrew as CSK defeated DC by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026.
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Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samsons scintillating unbeaten 115and Jamie Overtons clinical 4-18 powered Chennai Super Kings to a commanding 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals and got their first win of the IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Samson, the hero of Indias 2026 Mens T20 World Cup triumph, lit up Chepauk with the first century of the ongoing season, smashing 115 off just 56 balls, laced with 15 fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 205.36, as CSK posted a massive 212/2. In doing so, Samson became the first wicketkeeper-batter to hit an IPL ton for CSK and joined KL Rahul as the only players to score a hundred for three different IPL franchises. He also shared a 113-run stand with youngster Ayush Mhatre, who slammed 59 off 36 deliveries. Despite the stiff target, DC began their chase brightly as Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul raced past the 50-run mark in the fourth over. However, the momentum shifted decisively when CSK struck thrice in three overs. Overton picked 4-18 - the best figures of the season so far and used hard lengths well to stifle the DC middle order, along with CSK being sharp in ground fielding. Tristan Stubbs provided the lone resistance for DC with a fighting 60 off 38 balls, including four fours and three sixes, but the mounting asking rate proved to be too much. Overton got support from debutant Gurjapneet Singh and Anshul Kamboj, who claimed 3-35, as DC were eventually bowled out for 189 in 20 overs. The result ended CSK's six-game losing streak at Chepauk and gave them their first points of the tournament. Inserted into batting first, Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad added 61 runs in the Power-play. Samson was fluent from the outset, driving, cutting, and chipping with authority, while Gaikwad laboured to 18-ball 15 before falling to Axar Patel in the seventh over. Mhatre joined Samson at the crease, and the duo regularly sent balls soaring over the boundary ropes and capitalised on sloppy fielding from DC. Mhatre, who got twin reprieves, was retired out in the 18th over after suffering a brief slowdown - a tactical move that brought Shivam Dube to the crease. Samson, who was dropped on 52, reached the three-figure mark with a flick off T Natarajan and celebrated with a Padayappastyle salute that drew roars from the Chepauk crowd donning yellow, chanting his name loudly. Dube ensured the momentum stayed with CSK by chipping in with a brisk 20 off 10 balls, striking two fours and a six in the last two overs as CSK crossed the 210-mark. Chasing 213, Delhi began brightly as Nissanka and Rahul took 16 runs off Khaleel Ahmed in the second over and raced past fifty in the fourth over with some stunning stroke-play. Nissanka struck five fours and two sixes in his 41, while Rahul looked fluent with two boundaries and a six before mistiming a pull off Khaleel. At 61/1 after five overs, DC appeared well placed, but CSK had other ideas - Kamboj accounted for Nissanka in the next over, with Dewald Brevis holding on to the chance at mid on. Gurjapneet then marked his IPL debut with a wicket on the first ball, as Axar Patel cut straight to Sarfaraz Khan at backward point. Sameer Rizvi briefly resisted but fell to Overton, after pulling straight to Brevis at deep square leg. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs attempted to rebuild DCs chase by taking runs off Noor Ahmad and Khaleel. The duo had a 45-run stand before Overton returned to castle Miller with a pacy delivery. Ashutosh Sharmas cameo of 19 off 10, including two sixes, briefly gave CSK a scare, but Noor lured him into a lofted drive that was well taken by Kamboj at sweeper cover. Auqib Nabi followed soon after, caught by Akeal Hosein at extra cover off Overton. Stubbs, meanwhile, battled on and produced some quality shots on both sides of the wickets and reached his fifty in 30 balls with a brace off Gurjapneet. The asking rate, however, kept climbing. Stubbs knock ended when he miscued Overton to Noor at mid off. His dismissal in the 19th over effectively sealed the contest, as Kamboj took out Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi to close the game in CSKs favour. Ashutosh Sharmas cameo of 19 off 10, including two sixes, briefly gave CSK a scare, but Noor lured him into a lofted drive that was well taken by Kamboj at sweeper cover. Auqib Nabi followed soon after, caught by Akeal Hosein at extra cover off Overton. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Chennai Super Kings 212/2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 115 not out, Ayush Mhatre 59; Axar Patel 1-39) beat Delhi Capitals 189 all out in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 60, Pathum Nissanka 41; Jamie Overton 4-18, Anshul Kamboj 3-35) by 23 runs Article Source: IANS
CM Stalin Watches IPL Match Amid Intense Poll Campaign In TN
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin has took a brief break from his intense election campaign to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai earlier in the day amid a highly intense campaign for the upcoming April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The match, held on Saturday, saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing against the Delhi Capitals (DC). Chief Minister Stalin shared on Saturday on social media platform X that he took a quick break to watch the IPL 2026 action, specifically mentioning a match featuring the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In an Instagram post, the Chief Minister remarked on CSK opener Sanju Samson scoring a century, adding that he could not avoid the feeling of missing his favorite cricketer MS Dhoni during the match. Despite the quick break, Chief Minister Stalin has maintained an aggressive campaign schedule, targeting AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) and addressing voters on Dravidian Model 2.0. The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled for April 23, with the DMK-led alliance projecting a major victory, aiming for more than 200 seats. The Chief Minister has been actively campaigning, including using unique outreach methods like riding the Chennai Metro, while facing a competitive field that includes debutant Vijay's TVK and AIADMK-BJP alliance. Just before the match, Chief Minister Stalin was actively campaigning in Chennai, including a surprise Chennai Metro ride from Central to DMS station on April 10, where he interacted with commuters. In an interview during the campaign trail on April 11, CM Stalin expressed immense confidence that the DMK-led alliance would retain power, securing over 200 seats. Stalin dismissed concerns about the entry of new actors into politics, asserting that the DMK's governance record will ensure victory, while taking a swipe at AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami. In an interview during the campaign trail on April 11, CM Stalin expressed immense confidence that the DMK-led alliance would retain power, securing over 200 seats. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Stalin's presence at the match was seen as a way to connect with a large, diverse audience, including young voters, while balancing the rigorous campaign schedule in the run-up to the state election. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Overton Picks 4-18 As CSK Beat DC By 23 Runs, Get First Win Of The Season
Chennai Super Kings: Seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton headlined a dominant bowling performance by picking 4-18 as Chennai Super Kings secured a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals to get their first win of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Overtons clinical spell - the best figures of the ongoing season so far - stifled DCs chase after their openers, Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul, had blazed past the 50-run mark in just the fourth over. The momentum shifted decisively when CSK struck thrice in three overs, leaving the visitors' middle order in disarray. Despite a fighting 60 off 38 balls from Tristan Stubbs, DC fell well short of the target and were bowled out for 189 in 20 overs, with CSKs fielding also backing up the bowlers well. Apart from Overtons hard lengths, debutant Gurjapneet Singhs disciplined lines caused constant trouble, while Anshul Kamboj was at his accurate best to pick 3-35. The lack of sustained partnerships also proved to be DCs undoing as CSK got their first win in Chepauk after losing six successive games. Chasing 213, Delhi began brightly as Nissanka and Rahul took 16 runs off Khaleel Ahmed in the second over and raced past fifty in the fourth over. Nissanka struck five fours and two sixes in his 41, while Rahul looked fluent with two boundaries and a six before mistiming a pull to Khaleel. At 61/1 after five overs, DC appeared well placed, but CSK had other ideas - Kamboj accounted for Nissanka in the next over, with Dewald Brevis holding on to the chance at mid on. Gurjapneet then marked his debut with a wicket on the first ball, as Axar Patel cut straight to Sarfaraz Khan at backward point. Sameer Rizvi briefly resisted but fell to Overton, after pulling straight to Brevis at deep square leg. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs attempted to rebuild DCs chase by taking runs off Noor Ahmad and Khaleel. The duo had a 45-run stand before Overton returned to castle Miller with a pacy delivery. Ashutosh Sharmas cameo of 19 off 10, including two sixes, briefly gave CSK a scare, but Noor lured him into a lofted drive that was well taken by Kamboj at sweeper cover. Auqib Nabi followed soon after, caught by Akeal Hosein at extra cover off Overton. Stubbs, meanwhile, battled on with some quality shots on both sides of the wickets and reached his fifty in 30 balls with a brace off Gurjapneet. The asking rate, however, kept climbing. Stubbs knock, laced with four fours and three sixes, ended when he miscued Overton to Noor at mid off. His dismissal in the 19th over effectively sealed the contest, as Kamboj took out Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi to close the game in CSKs favour. Ashutosh Sharmas cameo of 19 off 10, including two sixes, briefly gave CSK a scare, but Noor lured him into a lofted drive that was well taken by Kamboj at sweeper cover. Auqib Nabi followed soon after, caught by Akeal Hosein at extra cover off Overton. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Chennai Super Kings 212/2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 115 not out, Ayush Mhatre 59; Axar Patel 1-39) beat Delhi Capitals 189 all out in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 60, Pathum Nissanka 41; Jamie Overton 4-18, Anshul Kamboj 3-35) by 23 runs Article Source: IANS
IPL: Samson's 115, Overtons 4-fer help CSK beat DC for season's first win
Sanju Samsons unbeaten 115 powered Chennai Super Kings to their first IPL 2026 win, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. He shared a 113-run stand with Ayush Mhatre (59) to post 212/2. Delhi started strong but lost momentum after early wickets. Jamie Overtons 4/18 ensured CSK sealed a comfortable victory despite Tristan Stubbs fighting 60.
Samsons hundred, Overtons miserly spell give CSK first win of IPL 2026
Chennai: After three silent outings, Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred and bowlers fangs regrew as Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026 here on Saturday. Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) milked 113 runs Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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J&Ks Auqib Nabi makes IPL debut
Srinagar, Apr 11:Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi made his debut in the Indian Premier League 2026, operating the bowling for Delhi Capitals against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel opted to bowl first and handed Nabi his maiden IPL appearance, bringing him into the playing XI alongside Ashutosh Sharma in place of Nitish Rana and Vipraj Nigam. The debut marks a significant milestone for the young pacer from Jammu & Kashmir, who has been making steady progress in domestic cricket and now gets an opportunity on the big stage. Notably, Nabi had a remarkable domestic 2025-26 season. The performance earned him high-profile contract with Delhi Capitals.
ISL | Late strikes propel East Bengal past Chennaiyin
The match industry in Tamil Nadu, over a 100 years old, might have just met its most formidable enemy. A new threat has emerged in the form of cheap, imported, limited-use plastic lighters, and it looks like they may take the puff out of the safety match industry. S. Sundar reports on this phenomenon from Sivakasi, the match heartland of the South.
