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Impact Player Abishek Porel: Royal Challengers Bengalurus pace duo Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ripped through Delhi Capitals batting through a devastating new-ball spell, as the hosts were bundled out for just 75 in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. The pair combined for picking six wickets inside the first four overs, producing movement and bounce more reminiscent of a Test match than an IPL game. Outside edges flew, while b

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Ahead of their last home game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings Assistant Coach Brad Haddin addressed the media to discuss the squad's aggressive evolution and their focus on peaking at the right stage of the tournament. Coming off a record-breaking chase in Delhi, the Punjab Kings return to their home ground with a top order that Haddin described as on fir

T20 World Cup: Mary-Anne Musonda, captain of the Zimbabwe women's national cricket team, announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday. This ends a career that played a key role in developing the women's game in the country. The 34-year-old, who last represented Zimbabwe at the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier two years ago, said her decision was influenced by more than just her performance on the field. From the outside it might seem like theres still more left in the tank

Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain steered Bangladesh to their highest successful chase at home, overhauling New Zealand's 182-6 to win the first T20 international by six wickets on Monday. Bangladesh reached their target of 183 at the Chattogram stadium with two overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win surpassed their previous best home chase of 171 against Ireland in November last year. Hridoy anchored the innings with an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls, his sixth T20 fifty.

Parvez Hossain Emon: Bangladesh pulled off a record 183-run chase to beat New Zealand in the first T20I in Chattogram, sealing victory with 12 balls to spare their highest successful chase at home. Towhid Hridoy led the chase with an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls, his sixth T20I half-century. This knock was also a response to recent criticism. Parvez Hossain Emon (28 off 14) and Shamim Hossain, who finished the game with a blistering 31 not out off 13 balls, were big supporters of his. Bangladesh's

The Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Nitish said the key to turning around his teams fortunes in the second half of IPL 2026 lies in mastering the finer details and bridging minor gaps, especially in the fielding department. The Axar Patel-led DC need a win to keep themselves in good stead in the race to playoffs after losing four of their last five games meant they are at seventh spot in the points table. In a tournament like this, every game is vital, and the intensity only ramps

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Kyle Jamieson and Sahil Parakh have been handed debut caps by Delhi Capitals, who have also included Dushmantha Chameera, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, unchanged from their previous match, won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Defending champions RCB have five wins in seven games and are in second place on the points table. DC, meanwhile, need a win to keep them

The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced that its top domestic womens competition will be renamed to honour the late Gwen Herat. This change recognises her important role in the growth of womens cricket in the country. Sri Lanka Cricket decided to dedicate the Major Club Womens 50-Over Tournament in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Womens Cricket Association, SLC said in a statement. Starting in 2026, the 'Major Club Wo

Kolkata Knight Riders: Tim Southee lauded Rinku Singhs composure and Sunil Narines match-winning Super Over effort after Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a dramatic win over Lucknow Super Giants in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. KKR had to claw their way back into the contest after slipping into early trouble, before Rinkus unbeaten 83, capped by four sixes in the final over, lifted them to 155, a total that eventually proved just enough to force a tie. Ref

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan will tune up for the 2027 World Cup with a home tri-series with England and Sri Lanka this year, according to a report on Monday. There will be four matches, with each team facing the other once, with the top two teams playing the final. The PCB has plans for the national team, as the results in the ICC events have not been encouraging. Pakistan have not qualified for the semis of the ODI World Cup since their 2011 defeat to India in Mohali. They crashed out

Kolkata Knight Riders: Punjab Kings' co-owner and actor Preity Zinta has reserved special praise for the electrifying combination of head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer and lauded their inclusive and accessible approach in franchise ongoing scintillating run in the IPL 2026. Iyer-led PBKS are currently the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026 and eyeing their maiden titel after their runners up finish last season. Last season, has etched his name in IPL history books by steering his team

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Punjab Kings will aim to strengthen their hold near the top of the standings when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The contest brings together two sides heading in opposite directions. Punjab have been one of the standout teams this season, thriving on their ability to chase and deliver a series of dominant performances, yielding six wins from their opening seven matches. In c

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: All-rounder Krunal Pandya reflected on his evolution as a cricketer and a person, highlighting how experience and success have shaped his outlook, while also revisiting key moments from his journey with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Speaking about his growth over the years, Krunal emphasised how his perspective has matured while his core values have remained intact. I have changed over a period of time, for the better. As you go through the journey, you

DC vs RCB Match 39, Cricket Tips : Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been in red-hot form and are performing brilliantly on the field. They will take on Delhi Capitals next, who beat them a couple of games back. So, Virat Kohli and RCB will have a lot to take revenge on. The upcoming contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. RCB had a great last game, and Virat Kohli led them to yet another chase with a fifty. DC suffered a big defeat as KL Rahul's unbeaten 152

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has raised questions over Lucknow Super Giants tactical calls in their Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, stating that sending out-of-form Nicholas Pooran to bat in the Super Over ahead of Mitchell Marsh was a huge mistake. Analysing LSGs narrow loss in Lucknow, Dasgupta pointed to both execution and decision-making lapses, particularly in the Super Over, where the team faltered under pressure despite having a strong b

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan credited Rinku Singhs late counterattack and Sunil Narines composure under pressure as the defining factors behind Kolkata Knight Riders dramatic Super Over win against Lucknow Super Giants in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Reflecting on the nature of the contest, Pathan highlighted how the conditions in Lucknow played a significant role in keeping scores in check and bringing bowlers into the gam

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: In a major security lapse reported during the IPL scheduled match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, around 240 CCTV feeds were allegedly disabled during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT). The Cubbon Park police have filed an FIR in this regard and launched a hunt for two accused persons. The police have taken the case seriously, as the sabotage was intended to cause dysfunction of cameras operating in all entrances, the perimeter ca

IPL Playing Condition Clause: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi called Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi's controversial dismissal for 'obstructing the field' during the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants a wrong umpiring call and stated that he watched the clip multiple times and it didn't look like the batter changed his running path. Raghuvanshi was deemed out for 'obstructing the field' during the match against LSG on Sunday. The incident took place on the final b

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Kolkata Knight Riders recently concluded clash against Lucknow Super Giants. The incident took place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, where Raghuvanshis on-field dismissal for obstructing the field was followed by a visible display of dissent. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, batter & wicket-ke

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: In a major security lapse during an IPL 2026 fixture, Bengaluru Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly sabotaging surveillance infrastructure at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans on April 24. As per the FIR, over 240 CCTV cameras across the venue were rendered inoperable after critical systems, including Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and fibre-optic connections, were deliberately damaged. T

New Zealand Women: Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp have been named in the New Zealand Women's ODI squad for the three-match series in England and Wales starting from May 10. The series will mark the quartet's first senior overseas tour for New Zealand. The newcomers have featured in the ODI series victories against Zimbabwe and South Africa at home earlier this year. Devonshire was selected in the teams 2025 ICC Womens Cricket World

Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narines double strike and Rinku Singhs decisive boundary helped Kolkata Knight Riders clinch a dramatic Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants and get off the bottom spot in the points table in a tightly contested clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. After both teams were tied at 155, the 16th such instance in the tournaments history, thanks to a last-ball six from Mohammed Shami, it paved the way fo

Lucknow Super Giants: Sunil Narines double strike and Rinku Singhs decisive boundary helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinch a dramatic Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and get off the bottom spot in the points table of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. After both teams were tied at 155, the 16th such instance in the tournaments history, thanks to a last-ball six from Mohammed Shami, it paved the way for the first Super

Lucknow Super Giants: Mohammed Shami struck a dramatic six off the final ball to ensure Match 38 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders goes into a Super Over after both teams finished on 155 in a pulsating contest at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. KKR tried their best to close out the game, but Shami hitting a six off Kartik Tyagi on the last ball meant a one-over shootout would decide the result. Since LSG batted second, they

Lucknow Super Kings: After picking a brilliant 5-23 for Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan said his only priority was to ensure his performances are converted into a victory for the side. Mohsins five-for, the best bowling figures in IPL 2026, helped LSG keep KKR to 155/7. Right now, Im only thinking that the team should win first. Whatever performance Ive had should convert into a win, and our team

Indian Premier League: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has indicated that MS Dhonis return to the playing XI for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been further delayed after the veteran wicketkeeper-batter suffered another setback in his recovery from a calf injury. Dhoni, who was initially expected to miss only the opening two weeks of IPL 2026, has now been sidelined for nearly a month, with CSK already eight matches into their campaign without their talismanic former cap

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rinku Singhs highest score in T20 cricket an unbeaten 83 off 50 balls - rescued Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from a precarious situation and lifted them to 155/7 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday. After being put into batting first, things hadnt gone right for KKR as left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan ran through the line-up to pick 5-23, the best figures in this competition. Rinku th

Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh have unveiled a 15-member squad for the opening Test against Pakistan, with uncapped batters Tanzid Tamim and Amite Hasan earning maiden call-ups in the longest format as the selectors continue to invest in emerging red-ball talent. Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead the side, with all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz appointed as his deputy as Bangladesh aim to begin the home series on a strong note. The two-match series begins on May 8 at the Sher

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Angkrish Raghuvanshi on Sunday became only the fourth batter in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 history to be dismissed for obstructing the field, during his sides clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The rare dismissal occurred on the final ball of the fifth over of KKRs innings. Raghuvanshi, batting on nine off seven deliveries, punched the ball toward

Chennai Super Kings: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill heaped praise on opener Sai Sudharsan after his match-winning knock, highlighting the youngsters ability to maximise returns with minimal risk following their emphatic eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Sudharsans fluent 87 anchored a clinical chase of 159, continuing his impressive run this season and drawing special appreciation from his skipper. He's been batting brilliantly. Even in the innin

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his side struggled to adapt to challenging pitch conditions as they slumped to an eight-wicket defeat against the Gujarat Titans in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Reflecting on the surface, which offered variable bounce and inconsistent pace, Gaikwad highlighted how difficult it was for batters to settle in despite initial plans. To be honest, sometimes I hate to a

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants batting all-rounder Mitchell Marsh admitted the side has struggled to find fluency at the top of the order in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, adding that rediscovering rhythm in the power-play overs with the bat will be key to turning their campaign around. LSG have managed just two wins in seven games to be in ninth place in the points table and need a win over KKR at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium to ge

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has redefined the boundaries of T20 cricket, where towering scores are a routine affair and teams fearlessly hunting them down, adding that he finds the batting approach inhuman at times. Flat pitches, short boundaries, and the impact player rule have meant that teams are routinely chasing down 200-plus targets. On Saturday, Punjab Ki

Chennai Super Kings: A dominant top-order performance led by Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler helped Gujarat Titans chase down a 159-run target against hosts Chennai Super Kings with remarkable ease, sealing an eight-wicket win with 20 balls to spare at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Chasing 159, Gujarat got off to a brisk start despite some early discipline from the Chennai bowlers. Gill looked in fluent touch from the outset, striking three sixes in his 33 off 23

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) star player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said that he wanted to give a befitting reply with the bat to the critics as he smashed four sixes against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)bowler Praful Hinge, who had previously dismissed him in the last outing. Speaking after the match in a conversation with RR manager Romi Bhinder, Sooryavanshi revealed that he was motivated by criticism following his early wicket against Hinge in RR's clash against SRH on April 13. I went

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants have brought in left-arm spinner George Linde as captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in match 38 of IPL 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both LSG and KKR need a win in a bid to turn around their struggling campaigns. LSG have managed just two wins in seven games to be in ninth place in the points table, while KKR have only one victory in as

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has hailed Virat Kohlis ability to reinvent himself after every IPL season, calling it a remarkable trait that continues to inspire him as well as his teammates and youngsters alike, as the talismanic batter nears the 9000-run milestone in the competition. Kohli returns to his original home venue the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi where defending champions RCB will take on Delhi Capitals on Mond

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik highlighted the growing influence of left-arm spin all-rounder Krunal Pandya, saying that he should be regarded as a trend-setter because of his pushing the boundaries of what a finger-spinner should be in T20 cricket. Krunals knack for being an innovative left-arm spinner has been on full display in IPL 2026 by bowling a surprise bouncer, while switching between slinging deliveries and conven

Gujarat Times Shivam Dube: Middle-order batter Shivam Dube acknowledged that a sluggish start hurt Chennai Super Kings batting effort but felt the side recovered well to post a competitive total against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Reflecting on the innings after the first half, Dube pointed out the contrast between the slow start and the eventual finish. The first 10 overs, we did not have a good start, but af

South Africa Women: India's World Cup champion Deepti Sharma said she always had belief in herself and trusted her hard work after delivering a match-winning all-round performance to help the team defeat South Africa by 14 runs in the fourth T20I played at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday. First of all, you guys have so much belief in me, and I also have belief in myself that I'll have to come back harder, because I know that the team really needs me. And if you don't do well at that crucial time

Impact Substitute Sarfaraz Khan: A late flourish from skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Jamie Overton lifted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a competitive 158/7 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Asked to bat first, CSK endured a turbulent start as Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada exploited the pace and bounce on offer. Siraj set the tone with a probing opening over, while Rabada struck crucial early

Indian Premier League: Sanju Samson etched his name into the record books by becoming the fastest Indian, in terms of balls, to reach 5,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, achieving the milestone during Chennai Super Kings clash against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The 31-year-old achieved this milestone impressively by hitting Kagiso Rabada for a boundary in the second over. However, Rabada had the last laugh, dismissing Samson for 11 off 15 balls later

Max Super Speciality Hospital: Lungi Ngidi has reassured fans about his condition after suffering a head injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. The South African fast bowler was involved in a concerning on-field incident during Saturdays match, prompting immediate attention. However, putting all worries to rest, Ngidi shared a brief update on Instagram on Sunday, confirming that he is recovering well.

Chennai Super Kings: Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan opened up on how adapting to the ever-evolving demands of T20 cricket has become central to modern batting, emphasising the importance of versatility and situational awareness as he reflected on his approach at the top of the order. Speaking ahead of Gujarat Titans clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sudharsan, coming off a century in the previous outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, underlined his batti

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Head coach Daniel Vettori praised the little but crucial contributions that made a big difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled off a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Reflecting on the win, Vettori highlighted how key moments from both the bowling and batting units helped SRH chase down a daunting 229-run target. Just a couple of little things that were extremely pleasing today, that sometimes go unnoticed, but un

Chennai Super Kings: Fast bowling demands endurance, rhythm and constant adaptation, and Chennai Super Kings pacer Jamie Overton believes embracing those challenges has been key to him being able to enjoy his role in the IPL 2026 as while being a crucial cog on the side. As CSK clash against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday, Overton highlighted the physical and technical demands of his craft. Fast bowling is a tough art and you're never going to bowl at 150 kmph all the tim

Chennai Super Kings: Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl against hosts Chennai Super Kings in the 37th fixture of the IPL 2026 here at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, in the first match-up of the double header Sunday. At the halfway stage of the tournament, both CSK and GT are evenly placed with three wins and four losses from seven matches, making this clash important for momentum and standings. CSK head into the game high on confidence after a dominant win over Mumbai Indians, powere

Bowlers Nashra Sundhu: Pakistan cricket board (PCB) have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Women's ODI series against Zimbabwe, which will commence on May 3. The squad sees a notable inclusion in Momina Riasat, who has received her maiden ODI call-up. The series holds added significance as it forms part of the ICC Womens Championship 20252029 cycle. All-rounder Fatima Sana will captain the side, aiming to guide Pakistan to improved results following their recent tour of So

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif described KL Rahuls unbeaten 152 as a vintage effort but said the pain of defeat would overshadow the brilliance of the innings after Delhi Capitals (DC) went down to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a record-breaking chase in IPL 2026. Rahuls 152 not out off 67 balls, the highest score by an Indian in IPL and mens T20 cricket, powered Delhi Capitals to a formidable 264 for 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, it was not enough as Punjab Kings cha

Skipper Pat Cummins: Skipper Pat Cummins admitted that stopping teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the biggest challenge as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday. Cummins, who gave away just 27 in his four overs revealed that his bowling plan revolved around limiting Sooryavanshis impact by keeping him off strike as much as possible. Yeah, good start. IPL doesnt get any easier in terms of its big scores. So,