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Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings rode on unbeaten halfcenturies by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and youngster Kartik Sharma to complete a commanding eightwicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. A target of 160 wasnt a massive one for CSK, and Gaikwad hit 67 not out off 48 balls, laced with five fours and two sixes, his second successive fifty. Kartik, meanwhile, registered his maiden IPL halfcentury i

Triumph Knights Mumbai North East: Aakash Parkar, Prasad Pawar, Musheer Khan, and Arjun Tendulkar emerged as the top buys as the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) successfully concluded on Saturday the player auction for the men's section of the highly anticipated fourth season of the T20 Mumbai League. Following the success of the inaugural Womens League auction earlier on Saturday, the mens franchises battled it out on the bidding table to finalise their rosters, blending established internatio

Chennai Super Kings: Anshul Kamboj claimed 3-32 while Noor Ahmad chipped in with 2-26 as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict Mumbai Indians to 159/7 in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. On a two-paced pitch, CSK pulled things back after a brisk start from MI, who were 90/2 at the halfway mark, but then faltered in the last ten overs via 69/5. CSKs pacers were clinical in bowling hard lengths and yorkers. For MI, Naman Dhi

T20 World Cup: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has expressed confidence that the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will carry forward the winning habit from last years ODI World Cup triumph at home into the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England. We have prepared a very strong team. So, I hope India will do excellently well. India is playing three T20I matches before the World Cup. That is a good preparation, and after that, there will be two warm-up matches before t

T20 World Cup: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur conceded that Amanjot Kaurs absence due to a back injury has left a major void in the squad for the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, but expressed confidence that Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav will step up with positive intent. Seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot has been sidelined for the next four to five months due to a back injury, which also kept her out of the 4-1 T20I series loss in South Africa last

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said he was over the moon after scoring his first IPL century, adding that the late callup for the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped him play with freedom and reduced the pressure of expectation. MI are under pressure after losing six of their first eight matches, despite Rickelton hitting an unbeaten 123 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous outing at the Wankhede Stadium. Rickelton has been their standout pe

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj said the teams confidence remains strong going into the marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, adding that extensive preparation has kept spirits high despite the ups and downs of the season. CSK are at seventh place in the points table and are coming back into action after suffering an eight-wicket loss to the Gujarat Titans. Everyones confidence is high because everyone is practising well, everyone is ready. In matches, there are alwa

Chennai Super Kings: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 44 for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. It is a must-win clash for both teams in part two of the El Clsico clash of the IPL if they are to keep themselves in contention for the playoffs. After winning the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya said leg-spinner Raghu Sharma gets his debut while Krish Bhagat returns to the playing eleven

T20 World Cup: Nandni Sharma has been drafted into Indias squad for the oneoff Test against England at Lords, to be played on July 10-13, while wicketkeeperbatter Yastika Bhatia returned to the side. Yastika, who also got a call-up for three T20Is against England and the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup, is replacing Uma Chetry from the Test squad, which played against Australia at Perth earlier this year. Among other changes, Renuka has been declared fit again and has also made a comeback, alongside o

T20 World Cup Trophy: Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav have made a return to the Indian team, while uncapped tearaway pacer Nandni Sharma has earned a surprise callup as India unveiled their squad for the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup on Saturday. The squad was named at a press conference at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai on Saturday, with captain Harmanpreet Kaur, chief selector Amita Sharma, and secretary Devajit Saikia addressing the media. The selection committee met earlier in the day at the board headqua

The Mumbai Cricket Association: Teenager Ira Jadhav was the highest bid at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League auction in Mumbai on Saturday, securing Rs. 10 lakh from Aakash Tigers. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated this event as a new chapter for womens cricket in the city. The auction featured fierce bidding as franchises finalised their squads for the inaugural season. A total of 363 players were auctioned, with teams emphasising a balanced mix of young talents and establish

The New Zealand: Lockie Ferguson is still finding his rhythm in IPL 2026 after having no gradual buildup. The New Zealand pacer took a deliberate pause before making a late entry into a tournament already in full swing and being a competition dominated by batters. Ferguson chose to stay home at the start of the season to be with his wife and newborn son. With quality family time spent, he came back to India and began turning out for table-toppers PBKS from their clash against Rajasthan Royals. I

Punjab Kings: Punjab Kings fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on Saturday praised skipper Shreyas Iyer's temperament and leadership so far in IPL 2026, saying the right-handed batter's attitude has rubbed off really well on the entire team and that going through highs and lows of his career have added to him being a calm and assured leader. PBKS currently sit at top of points table with six wins from eight games and a huge factor in them having an outstanding season has been down to Iyers leadership of

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul, praising his mindset to take on any bowlers at any time of the game after he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. Rayudu said that Rahul always had the ability to change gears at any time, but now he is showing greater confidence and intent in his game. He has always had the game. He can take on any

Former West Indies: Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop lauded Mitchell Starcs impact on his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the Australian quick added much-needed firepower to the Delhi Capitals bowling attack in their win over Rajasthan Royals. Starc, who joined the squad after recovering from shoulder and elbow injuries that kept him out for a long time, made an immediate impression with figures of 3/40 in his four overs. His spell proved crucial in restricting Rajastha

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants have received a timely boost with Australian wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis joining the squad ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. The 31-year-old, whose availability had been a topic of discussion since the auction, has now reached India and started training with the team. Inglis had previously told franchises that he would miss part of the season due to personal commitments, such as his weddi

Indian Premier League: England fast bowler Mark Wood is cautiously targeting a return to bowling later this summer as he continues his recovery from a persistent knee injury that curtailed his recent Ashes campaign. The 36-year-old, known for his express pace, has endured a challenging period with injuries. After undergoing surgery on his left knee in March 2025, Wood made a comeback in the opening Test of the Ashes in Perth last November. However, his return proved short-lived, as he managed ju

India Premier League: Gujarat Titans (GT) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 46 of India Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday with both sides eyeing crucial points as the league stage intensifies. GT enters this match in a fifth-place position after winning 5 of 9 games. The Titans are confident after winning their last two games, having gained some momentum at the end of their season. The Titans want to build off of this momentum while trying to get

Chennai Super Kings: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes the Mumbai Indians (MI) hold a slight edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) heading into their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, citing their overall squad strength despite inconsistent form. On paper, the Mumbai Indians look stronger than the Chennai Super Kings because they have a lot of match winners and experienced campaigners in their side, Kaif told Jio Hotstar. However,

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 45th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as both teams are coming off of recently strong comebacks. After Ishan Kishan led team to a slow start of just one win from their first four games, improvements made to the bowling attack have aided the Orange Army in winning five consecutive matches now. Should SRH win again on Sunday, the

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul for working hard and improving his strike rate in the shortest format, which is visible in his batting after he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. Rahul, who was criticized for his low scoring rate a couple of years ago, has now changed his mindset and significantly improved his strike rate over th

Big Bash League: Mitchell Starc expressed relief and satisfaction after marking his return with a win, as Delhi Capitals registered a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Match 43 of IPL 2026 on Friday. The left-arm pacer, who missed the first half of the season due to a shoulder and elbow injury sustained during a Big Bash League game for Sydney Sixers, made an immediate impact on his comeback. His timely strikes in the death overs helped restrict Rajasthan to 225/6, a total that was e

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence from his match-winning knock of 62 runs against Rajasthan Royals(RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. Nissanka, who got dropped from the last match due to poor performance in the opening matches, came back strongly and provided a strong start to DC while chasing a mammoth total of 226 runs. Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Kyle Jamieson admitted that he was scared of facing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and made special plans to tackle the 15-year-old prodigy as his side registered a 7-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday. Reflecting on the challenge posed by the youngster, Jamieson said the Delhi Capitals had done its homework but still felt the pressure of facing an unusually composed teenage batter. Im up here. I dont think Ive eve

New Delhi: Former India cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar believe IPL 2026 has redefined T20 batting, with unprecedented scoring rates and fearless intent turning it into the most explosive season in the tournaments history. The numbers back that claim emphatically. After 35 matches, teams have scored at an overall run rate of 9.79, while the Powerplay scoring rate has surged to 10 the highest ever in an IPL season. Batters are no longer easing into innings, with the likes of Abhis

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital: Delhi Capitals marked their return to winning ways with a deeply emotional tribute, dedicating their seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur to two young fans who recently lost their lives in a tragic accident. The franchise had been reeling from the loss of supporters Yagya Bhatia and Abhav Bhatia, cousins who died in a hit-and-run incident on April 27 while heading home after attending Delhis match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Delhi Capitals bowler Kyle Jamieson was handed one demerit point and received a warning for breaching Level 1 of the IPLs Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 43 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Jamieson was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which relates to using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from another player in the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel lauded his teams all-round effort after they bounced back in style with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, chasing down a daunting 226 in IPL 2026. After three consecutive losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, DC came into the match looking to get back to winning ways and produced a clinical performance to do exactly that. Axar was particularly pleased with how his team executed thei

Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals batter Ashutosh Sharma underlined the growing importance of strong starts and finishing roles after his sides seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, stating that even daunting chases remain alive till the very end in modern T20 cricket. Reflecting on the 226-run target, Ashutosh dismissed the notion of early closure in big chases. A score of 230 is always a big score. No matter how you start, in T20 cricket, the game usually goes till the end. You cann

Riyan Parag defended Rajasthan Royals tactical call to promote Ravindra Jadeja up the order, explaining it was a calculated move aimed at maximising their finish against Delhi Capitals, even as the decision came under scrutiny following a seven-wicket defeat. It was actually lefty-righty as well, Parag said, outlining the thinking behind sending Jadeja ahead of Donovan Ferreira. There was what, eight-nine overs to go. We wanted to delay it [entry point] a little bit and just get a few eight-nine

CSK vs MI Match 44, Cricket Tips :It is time for a high-octane clash to be played in the Indian Premier League 2026. Two teams with five IPL titles each will face each other on Saturday. Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians at Chepauk Stadium at 7:30 PM IST. MI have been poor this season, and they have yet to play their best cricket. They have only managed to win two games. Despite having several big names, the poor form has hurt them a lot. CSK also have a similar situati

BAN vs NZ 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips: After winning the ODI series, Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand. The second game was called off due to rain, and Bangladesh now have an unbeatable lead. They can't lose the series, but they have a chance for a historic series win. The final T20I will be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday at 1:30 PM IST. Bangladesh have beaten New Zealand in a T20I bilateral series only once in the past. They c

Indian Premier League: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and Nitish Rana powered a strong chase after Mitchell Starcs timely wickets had kept the target within reach as Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in a high-scoring Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Jaipur on Friday. Chasing a tough 226 after RR scored 225/6, Delhi started at a brisk pace, even though Jofra Archer continued his trend of opening the bowling. Archer gave up 11 runs in his first over, w

Indian Premier League: Dhruv Jurel expressed satisfaction with Rajasthan Royals strong finish with the bat, backing their total of 225/6 against Delhi Capitals as defendable while highlighting the collective effort and a crucial rebuilding partnership with Riyan Parag after early setbacks in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash in Jaipur on Friday. Everyone is really happy. The way we finished, even in the last match, everyone is contributing, which is good for the team. It is a total we

Skipper Riyan Parag: Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag led with a gritty and commanding knock, helping his team post a competitive total of 225/6 in 20 overs despite Delhi Capitals regaining crucial momentum thanks to a late burst from Mitchell Starc in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. The highly anticipated contest began with an unexpected twist. While everyone expected a showdown between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Starc, it was Y

Injured Rohit Sharma: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said injured opener Rohit Sharma is making steady progress from a hamstring injury, adding that the franchises medical team will decide on his inclusion for Saturdays clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rohit, who has featured in only four matches this season, batted at the nets in Chennai on Friday after missing the last four games due to a hamstring injury. Its progressed well. Hes workin

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey said former skipper MS Dhonis recovery from a calf injury has been progressing well and he will be seen back in action soon, while adding that the whole of Chennai is waiting for him to play in IPL 2026. Dhoni, 42, has been sidelined for three weeks due to the calf injury sustained ahead of the season and in his recovery, a lot of work has been put in on his speed while running between the wickets. Hopefully hell be back as so

Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy: Selection dilemmas will loom large as India prepares to unveil its squad for the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai on Saturday evening The tenth edition of the mega event in the shortest format will be played in England from June 12 to July 5, where India will aim to win its first title and the squad for it will be announced in a press conference, after the selection committee is done with its meeting. Expectations from the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals, winner of the inaugural edition, won the toss and elected to bat against Delhi Capitals in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Friday. Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, opted to bat first, noting that the surface in Jaipur was not the usual wicket and appeared a little patchy, prompting a few changes in the lineup with Ravi Bishnoi coming into the side, while Dasun Shanaka was named as an impa

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday announced Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, and Humaira Kazi as the icon players for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League, marking a key step in shaping the competition ahead of its first season. Sayali will represent SoBo Mumbai Falcons, while Saima and Humaira join Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers, respectively. Both Sayali and Saima have been part of the India set-up and bring international experience to the leagu

With Sincere Gratitude: Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who is battling a rare immune disorder at a hospital in New Delhi, continues to receive support from family and fans as his brother Ghamai Zadran expressed gratitude for blood donors and appealed for more prayers. Shapoor, who represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is from 2009 to 2020, is in the intensive care unit (ICU) with stage four Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a life-threatening condition that causes

T20I Team Rankings: Australia have retained their dominance at the top of the ICC Womens ODI Team Rankings in the latest annual update, even as India continues to hold firm at third place despite their recent ICC Womens World Cup 2025 win. Australia, who remain the benchmark in womens cricket, have seen a marginal dip of two rating points to 163, but continue to lead comfortably. England stays second with 128 rating points, despite a slight gain, and still trails the table-toppers by a significa

World Test Champions South Africa: The Indian cricket team has moved up to third place in the latest ICC Mens Test Team Rankings following the annual update, overtaking England in a shift driven by the recalibration of match weightings. The annual rankings update, which factors in all matches played since May 2025 at full value and reduces the impact of older results to 50 per cent, has reshaped the standings just below the top two. Australia remains firmly at the top with 131 rating points, ext

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have roped in promising seam-bowling all-rounder RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of IPL 2026. Right-arm medium pacer Mavi has been ruled out of the ongoing season due to a groin injury, forcing SRH to sign Ambrish as his replacement. Ambrish, who is a right-arm medium pacer and a left-handed batter, will join SRH for INR 30 Lakh, said a statement from the IPL on Friday. Chennai-based Ambrish was p

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Gate: The iconic Lords Cricket Ground has set a new benchmark for womens cricket in the UK by breaking the attendance record for a Womens Test match with 23,207 tickets already sold for the sides one-off clash against India, to be played from July 10-13. The development comes ahead of 10 weeks still to go before the historic fixture takes place, which will also be the first-ever womens Test to be played at the iconic venue, fifty years after Rachael Heyhoe Flint first led a

Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said batting at the top of the order has given him clarity and comfort, adding that the role suits his game and preparation. In IPL 2026, Rahul has been DCs batting lynchpin, scoring 358 runs in eight games at an average of 51.14 and strike-rate of 185.49, including hitting an unbeaten 152 and two fifties. Playing as an opening batter for Delhi Capitals makes my life a bit easier. Knowing that this is where I am going to bat, and that i

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul hailed the fearless approach of young Indian batters in IPL 2026, saying their six-hitting mindset is perfectly aligned with the demands of modern-day T20 cricket. A major theme of IPL 2026 season has been young Indian batters taking up the mantle of run-scoring for their respective sides. The likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly, along with Sameer Rizvi and Ayush Mhatre (before a hamstring inju

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner Rashid Khan said picking key wickets of batters like Devdutt Padikkal at the right time helped his team restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) below 160 runs but dismissal of in-form batter Devdutt Padikkal was crucial in breaking RCBs momentum. RCB were bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs despite starts from Padikkal (40) and Virat Kohli (28). Gujarat Titans bowlers kept things tight, with Arshad Khan taking three wickets, while Rashid a

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said surpassing MS Dhoni on the IPLs all-time run-scorers list was special, but insisted that winning five trophies like the legendary CSK captain remains the milestone he still has to achieve. During DCs game against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he smashed an unbeaten 152, Rahul surpassed Dhoni and Suresh Raina to become the fifth highest run-getter in IPL history. I didn't even realise I had gone past Mahi bha

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has named Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor and Humaira Kazi as the Icon Players for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League, marking a key step in shaping the competition ahead of its first season. Sayali will represent SoBo Mumbai Falcons, while Saima and Humaira join Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers, respectively. Both Sayali and Saima have been part of the India set-up and bring international experience to the league, while Hu