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SRH vs RR Match 21 , Cricket Tips : Rajasthan Royals have been the best team of the first two weeks of the IPL 2026. With four consecutive wins, Riyan Parag and his men are at the top of the table. On Monday, they will be in action for an away match. RR will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match is slated to be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at 7:30 PM IST. RR are in good form and will have a chance to become the first team to win five games this season. SRH, on t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Brilliant, blazing half-centuries by Phil Salt (78) and Rajat Patidar (53), followed by some fine restrictive bowling, helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hand five-time champions Mumbai Indians an 18-run defeat in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Salt and Patidar put up a sensational display of power-hitting as they rained sixes on their way to half-centuries, and with Virat Kohli contributing a sedate 50,

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Superb all-round bowling by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru strangled Mumbai Indians' hopes of successfully mounting the highest-ever chase at the Wankhede, as the visitors romped to an 18-run victory in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. RCB rode on brilliant, blazing half-centuries by Phil Salt (78) and Rajat Patidar (53) and a sedate fifty by Virat Kohli to post 240/4 in 20 overs. Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma came up with some fine efforts w

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and skipper Rajat Patidar scored contrasting half-centuries as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashed 240/4 against Mumbai Indians in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. It was fireworks all around as Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Patidar (53 off 20) put on a brilliant display of power-hitting while Kohli struggled to a pedestrian 50 off 38 balls. After the Mumbai Indians

Indian Premier League: Founder of Indian Premier League (IPL) Lalit Modi stressed that the integrity of the game must remain non-negotiable amid the recent controversy after Rajastan Royals manager Romi Bhinder spotted using a mobile phone in the dugout during the sides IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Guwahati. Modi warned that the IPL has drifted from its originally strict anti-corruption framework and calling for a return to tighter control, stronger enforcement, an

Lucknow Super Giants: Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler expressed relief after returning to form with a crucial knock against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, revealing that a renewed focus on basics and some timely advice helped him overcome a lean patch. Yeah, it's been around for a while. And yeah, nice to be back scoring runs. Obviously had a bit of a lean patch in the last few months. So nice to find some form and contribute to another win, Butt

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match No. 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. SRH currently find themselves in the lower half of the points table, placed sixth with just one win from four outings. Their lone victory came against the Kolkata Knight Riders, while they have suffered defeats at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Lucknow

Lucknow Super Giants: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill credited his bowlers for setting up the teams seven-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, highlighting their discipline in both the powerplay and middle overs as the key to restricting the opposition. The way we bowled in the powerplay was very impressive. And I think how we kept the pressure in the middle overs was also tremendous by the bowlers. Makes my life very easy, you know, Gill said,

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Wankhede Stadium on Sunday paid tributes to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle by observing a minute's silence before the start of the Mumbai Indians versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru match in the Indian Premier League 2026. The sizable crowd in the stadium, along with the players, observed a minute's silence, just before the umpires stepped into the field to signal the start of the match. The Mumbai Indians team is sporting black armbands as a mark of con

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that his side fell short with the bat and failed to capitalise on the opportunities presented in the game after their defeat to the Gujarat Titans here at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, conceding that the total on the board was below par on a surface that demanded more application. Definitely not enough runs. There's nothing from the fact that they bowled well, Pant said after the loss, acknowledging the role played b

Lucknow Super Giants: Gujarat Titans pacer Prasidh Krishna credited a collective bowling effort and a positive team environment after his match-defining four-wicket haul helped restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 164/8 in their IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Stadium. The right-arm quick, who returned impressive figures of 4/28, said confidence from consistent game time and the atmosphere within the Gujarat camp have played a key role in his performances this season. There is confidence having played a

Prasidh Krishnas personal-best T20 figures of 4-28, followed by a dominant batting display led by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, powered Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Ekana Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a competitive 165, the Titans made light work of the target, reaching 165/3 in 18.4 overs to register a clinical victory, built on a commanding second-wicket partnership and a late flourish. GT began cautiou

Royal Challengers Bengaluru XI: Skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss as the Mumbai Indians elected to field first against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Mumbai Indians made two changes in their playing XI, bringing in Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande in place of AM Ghazanfar and Deepak Chahar. RCB brought in Jacob Duffy for Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. Pandya said it looks like a good track an

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books by becoming the youngest player to cross the 4,000-run mark in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The milestone came during his knock against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, when he moved past the landmark with his 25th run. The elegant right-hander reached the feat in 118 innings, making him the second-fastest Indian to get to 4

The Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosted a fan meet-up at ITC Grand Chola in Chennai on Sunday, bringing together passionate supporters ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings on April 14. The fan meet-up included an engaging get-together featuring fun games and interactive activities that brought the Knight Riders community together in Chennai. Fans were in for a special surprise when KKR batter Rahul Tripathi made an appearance at

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted a one-day extension to the No Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued to pacers Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana, allowing them to continue their participation in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). The development was confirmed by the BCB in an official press release issued on Sunday, following a formal request from their franchise, Peshawar Zalmi, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The decision has been made followi

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: A late flourish powered by cameos from the lower order helped Lucknow Super Giants post a competitive 164/8 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. After being put in to bat, LSG made a brisk start in the powerplay, racing to 60/2 despite losing early wickets. Mitchell Marsh set the tone with an aggressive 11 off just four balls b

Indian Premier League: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium as a mark of respect for legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday. Bhosle, a towering figure in Indias music industry who delivered tons of memorable Hindi songs in her eight-decade long career, passed away at the age of 92 at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Mumbai Indians playe

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has initiated a formal investigation into Rajasthan Royals (RR) team manager Romi Bhinder spotted using a mobile phone in the dugout during the sides IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Guwahati. The incident, captured live by TV cameras at the ACA Stadium, showed Bhinder using a device while seated next to teenaged left-handed opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who was looking at the screen. The foot

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo: Indias leading cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli joined the nation in mourning the passing of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who died at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday. The singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra, made the announcement outside the hospital. Her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm. Sachin, who shared a great bond with Asha Bhosle, wrote a

Lucknow Super Giants: Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar shed light on his approach to handling high-pressure situations, emphasising the importance of staying mentally free and trusting his natural game. Speaking on GTs tense last-ball win in their previous game ahead of their clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Sundar highlighted how focusing on the right energy and allowing instincts to take over has shaped his performances, offering insight into the mindset that drives him in crunc

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 ball

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener Aiden Markram expressed his satisfaction at returning to the top of the order while reiterating his team-first approach ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After winning the toss, Gujarat asked Lucknow to bat first in the 19th match of the tournament, setting the stage for Markram to build on a modest start t

Dressing Room Diaries: Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has lauded his squads 'never-say-die' attitude, adding that the side successfully converted what appeared to be a disastrous outing into a significant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Despite a harrowing start where the bowlers conceded over 100 runs in the first eight overs, PBKS staged a massive recovery to restrict SRH to 219/6 before completing the chase in an emphatic fashion with six wickets to spare. What we talk a

Kolkata Knight Riders: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have received a big boost ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly cleared the fitness test and been granted the no-objection certificate from the Sri Lankan board to travel to India and link up with his team, KKR. Pathirana was purchased by KKR for a whopping 18

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

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and elected to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants in the 19th match of the tournament here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. Winning the toss, GT skipper Gill said, We'll field first. Two points in the last match give us plenty of confidence. Looking to play better cricket and ensure the match doesn't go to the last over. We have had a tremendous time, consistency is important in a long tournament s

Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allocating three Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches, which were successfully organised at the Barsapara Stadium, terming it a big boost for cricket in the state. ACA president Taranga Gogoi and secretary Sanatan Das thanked the BCCI for providing the opportunity to host the matches, which were held as part of the Rajasthan Royals

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

Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo: the Indian cricket fraternity mourned the demise of the legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday, saying her timeless voice will never fade and her melodies will echo forever. The singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra, made the announcement outside the hospital. Her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm. Deeply saddened to h

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel motivated the players in the dressing room after they suffered a 23-run loss against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Delhi Capitals kicked off their season with back-to-back victories over Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians, impressing with both their strong batting lineup and disciplined bowling attack. However, their winning momentum was halted in their third match, where th

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials held a comprehensive meeting with Afghanistan's newly appointed head coach Richard Pybus on Sunday, who arrived in the capital city just a day earlier to take charge of a month-long skill development camp aimed at preparing for the series against India, to be played in June. Pybus took over the top job from Jonathan Trott after being appointed for the role in February. Afghanistan Cricket Board's CEO, Naseeb Khan, a

Chennai Super Kings: Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes England seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton was more deserving of the Player of the Match award than centurion Sanju Samson in Chennai Super Kings beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs, adding that his spell was the point of difference in the five-time winners getting their first win of IPL 2026. Samson was given the award for hitting an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, while Overtons figures of 4-18 on a batting-friendly surface ensured DC

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.

FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium: As the Indian womens hockey team is geared up for four-match Argentina tour, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the team will use this tour to as opportunity to play with different combinations against the world No. 2 side. Over the next week, India will contest against Argentina on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 with all the matches to be held at the Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires. The tour will serve as the ideal preparation for the Indian team ahead of a crucial period

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 th

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 suc

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.

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 exp

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) carry momentum into their high-stakes IPL 2026 clash with Mumbai Indians (MI), the latter holds a marginal edge in terms of individual personnel. Both sides are respectively coming off a mauling at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. RCB are travelling now. When they played their first two games at home, they won comfortably, but the moment th

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

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 fin

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

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Nitish Rana has been penalised for Code of Conduct breach during the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Rana has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct for Players, the IPL said in a statement. However, Rana admitted to the offence and accepted the match referee's sanction, it added. Rana was found to have breached art

MI vs RCB Match 20 , Cricket Tips :Mumbai Indians have found it hard in the last couple of games, and their strong batting unit hasn't performed as expected. They need a good performance to bounce back, because their next challenge will be even bigger. MI are scheduled to face the defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This contest will be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST. Unlike MI, RCB have started the tournament with two wins. But they suffered an unexpected defe

LSG vs GT Match 19 , Cricket Tips :Lucknow Super Giants have now registered two good wins. With four points, they are in the middle of the points table. LSG will lock horns with Gujarat Titans on Sunday. This is an afternoon game, which will begin at 3:30 PM IST at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Rishabh Pant and co. will be keen to tick all the boxes and record another win on the board. That can put them into the top four. GT had a good last game, which they won by one run against Delhi Capitals.

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/

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 med

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 decis

New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh credited his teams mental strength for handling the pressure of a high-scoring game as they remained unbeaten in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a comfortable victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. Punjab Kings (PBKS) maintained their perfect start to the season with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After winning the toss and electin