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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are coming to the contest after losing six consecutive matches. In their most recent outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), LSG lost by six wickets. With their playoff hopes

AFC Asian Cup: India's U17 womens team may have fallen 0-3 to Japan in their second Group B encounter at the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026, hope of reaching the knockout stage for the first-time ever is still alive as the team shifted its focus to the final group fixture against Lebonan. While the result leaves India without points from two matches, their campaign remains very much alive. With Lebanon up next in the final group fixture, the qualification equation is more or less straightf

ICC T20I Player Rankings: Bangladesh players Towhid Hridoy, captain Litton Das, and bowlers Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam have improved their positions in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings after performing well against New Zealand in a three-match T20I series at home. The series ended 1-1, with one match washed out. Even though there was no winner, several players delivered strong performances and moved up in the rankings. Hridoy, who was named Player of the Series, moved up two spots to 37t

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could turn into a high-scoring thriller, with both sides showcasing similar strengths and match-winning potential. The 49th match of IPL 2026, to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, holds great importance in the context of the points table. Punjab Kings are curr

New International Cricket Stadium: Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2026 final, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for playoffs, marking the culmination of another exhilarating season. After 70 league-stage matches, the playoffs begin with Qualifier 1, featuring the top two teams in the standings, on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with a direct berth in the final at stake. The action will then move to the New International Cricket Stadi

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Akeal Hosein shared his preparation of bowling in the powerplay, revealing that former CSK star Dwayne Bravo advised him to be brave while bowling in the powerplay, where there are chances a spinner will get targeted by big hitters. Hoseins inclusion in the playing XI after three early defeats has coincided with a sharp turnaround in CSKs fortunes the latest of which got them a clinical eight-wicket win over DC. Hoseins control in a power p

Chennai Super Kings: Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson for his consistency and match-winning ability after his unbeaten 87 helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) register a dominant 8-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC), saying this is the est version of Samson people have been wanting to see for a few years now. Samson, who started IPL 2026 with three single-digit scores, turned things around from the next match and is now the top scorer of the t

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand Cricket has announced a squad comprising a host of emerging talent for the Women's A tour to Sri Lanka. The tour includes three one-day matches and three T20s, starting from May 12 in Dambulla. Canterbury mens assistant coach Brendon Donkers will lead the coaching unit, alongside Northern Brave Womens head coach Peter Borren, and NZC pathway coach Sara McGlashan. The squad features seven players with international experience in Kayley Knight, Jess Watkin, Bella A

Chennai Super Kings: Following an eight-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani threw his weight behind a struggling Kuldeep Yadav, insisting the franchise will rally around the senior wrist-spinner to help him rediscover his peak form. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DCs spinners failed to match the control offered by CSK spinners Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad, who combined for 341. While DC skipper Axar Patel managed 125 in four overs, including bow

Chennai Super Kings: For a long time, a key marker for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) having a good time in the IPL has been tied to their spinners making merry with the ball. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where yellow easily outnumbered blue jerseys in stands, Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad provided for that merry making with the ball to help the five-time champions get a decisive win. In IPL 2025, Ahmad lacked support as Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were far off from their prime. With the ve

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted that the teams recurring top-order collapses are not only costing them matches but are also affecting their tactical flexibility, especially in terms of using the Impact Player rule. In DC getting an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday night, the hosts lost control of how they intended to play. Last week, in their infamous 75 all out against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they struggled on a pit

Chennai Super Kings: Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch impressed how Samson Sanju settled into his new team and said the wicketkeeper-batter is the superstar Chennai Super Kings have been waiting for to be in their arsenal. Samson, who was traded in from Rajasthan Royals at the cost of Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran, started IPL 2026 with three single-digit scores, all of which were part of losses for his new franchise. The wicketkeeper-batter then turned things around and has three fifty-pl

Chennai Super Kings: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson underlined his growing stature in Chennai Super Kings lineup with a matchwinning 87 not out, leading them to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. After leading CSK to a crucial win, Samson said his calm approach and sticking to basics have been key to him making runs in the yellow jersey this season. They're calling me Chetta, but I like Sanju more. You try to see what works well, stick to the basics, and trust your hands to d

SRH vs PBKS Match 49, Cricket Tips :A high-octane clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings is scheduled to take place on Wednesday. These two teams will step on the field at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS are at the top with 13 points, and SRH are third with 12 points. Both sides have a good chance of reaching very close to a place in the playoffs. Two points here can help them decrease that gap. PBKS have suffered defeats in the last two match

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the teams revival in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been built on the quiet efficiency of its bowlers, while describing wicketkeeper- batter Sanju Samson as the backbone of the batting unit after his matchwinning unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Samsons knock ensured that CSK chased down 156 with 15 balls remaining and are at ten points, which is just two points

Hyderabad Cricket Association: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has been appointed as Head of Cricket Operations for the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), pledging to fight corruption, the allegations of which have plagued the association for many years, as he took charge on Tuesday. I am very happy to announce that I have been appointed as the Head of cricketing operations for HCA by Justice P Naveen Rao(SMC), M Jeevan Reddy (Secretary HCA), and the apex council. It is a great opportunity t

Chennai Super Kings: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samsons commanding 87 not out off 52 balls steered Chennai Super Kings to a big eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals and jumped to ten points in match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. The win keeps five-time winners CSK in sixth place, but they are now just two points adrift of the crowded top five. On a sticky pitch offering grip and turn, Akeal Hosein (1-19) and Noor Ahmad (2-22) set t

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh said the sticky and slow nature of the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch made hard lengths effective for the fast bowlers, as the five-time champions restricted Delhi Capitals to 155/7 in their IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday. Of course. The wicket was a bit sticky at the start with the new ball, especially till the middle overs; it was a bit difficult to play from the hard length. So, we are just trying to keep on the same length, Gurj

Warwickshire County Cricket Club: Usman Tariqs rapid rise in T20 cricket has earned him a new opportunity on the English circuit, with the 28-year-old spinner signing for Warwickshire County Cricket Club for the upcoming Vitality T20 Blast. Tariq will be available to the entire Blast campaign before seamlessly transitioning into The Hundred, where he will feature for Birmingham Phoenix, with both campaigns being played at Edgbaston. The move is Tariqs first taste of county cricket and reflects t

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowlers made full use of a sticky Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch to restrict Delhi Capitals (DC) to 155/7, despite late resistance from Tristan Stubbs (38) and impact substitute Sameer Rizvi (40 not out) in Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.. Opting to bat first on a two-paced pitch, DC slipped into trouble as CSKs spinners got the ball to turn and grip while the pacers hit hard lengths. Reeling at 69/5, Stu

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Punjab Kings (PBKS) are focused on returning to winning ways as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite two narrow losses recently, the Kings remain at the top of the table with 13 points and are focused on playing their best cricket as the season enters its final weeks. Speaking ahead of the match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Assistant Coach Brad Haddin said the team is taking a lot of confidence fr

ICC Cricket World Cup League: Scotland have announced an exciting and balanced squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tour of Nepal, where they will face both the hosts and the United States in a crucial phase of the competition. Scotland will be keen to keep their great form in the standings going, with valuable points up for grabs and qualification stakes rising. The squad has some exciting young talent along with experienced campaigners. Ollie Jones, who starred at the ICC Me

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals batter Tristan Stubbs said the team is eager to carry forward the momentum from their record chase of 226 against Rajasthan Royals into their home fixture against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. The seventh-placed DC need a win to get to ten points and boost their prospects in the race to the playoffs. I think the confidence has been there. We've had a couple shaky ones again befo

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Tuesday said the franchise is pretty close to settling on its best playing eleven despite injuries to key players, while backing batter Dewald Brevis to make an impact in the latter stages of the tournament. Sixth-placed CSK arrive into Tuesdays clash and a win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will take them to eight points. I think so. We've been hampered a little bit by injuries to some key players, but it has been a process. We

Chennai Super Kings: A fit-again Lungi Ngidi has returned for Delhi Capitals as captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bat first against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. A win for either of the two teams will brighten their chances of staying alive in the race for the playoffs. After winning the toss, Axar said, Ngidi, who was declared hundred percent fit by bowling coach Munaf Patel on the

Indian Premier League: Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country's top pacer Jasprit Bumrahs dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar. Bumrah has entered this IPL off the back of a heavy workload with the Indian team over the last 12 months. His struggles are not j

Chennai Super Kings: As T20 cricket continues to tilt heavily in favour of batters, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has called for a mindset shift among bowlers, urging them to reclaim control by dictating terms rather than reacting to the opposition. Simons stressed that bowlers must view themselves as the initiators in the contest, capable of forcing batters into uncomfortable situations. As a bowler, Ive got the ball in my hand. I must make the batsman play in a certain wa

T20I Team Rankings: Australia has strengthened its hold at the summit of the ICC Womens T20I Team Rankings following the latest annual update, extending its advantage and reaffirming its status as the team to beat ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. The updated rankings, which assign full weightage (100 per cent) to matches played since May 2025 and 50 per cent to results from the preceding two years, see Australia remain at No. 1 with 287 rating points. They now enjoy a 12-point lead ov

Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri feels that the lack of consistency and poor backing between batting and bowling units have played a key role in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) poor performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Lucknow Super Giants slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat after going down by six wickets to the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, despite posting a formidable 228/5. Mumbai chased down the target in 18.4 ov

T20I Team Rankings: Team India further cemented their dominance in the shortest format, retaining the top position in the latest ICC Mens T20I Team Rankings following the annual update released on Tuesday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India sit comfortably at the summit with 275 rating points. While their lead has narrowed slightly, they remain well ahead of second-placed England (262), with Australia team closely trailing in third at 258 points. The latest update, which assigns 100 per cent weighta

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with table toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad turned their fortunes after a poor start and maintained a five-match winning streak before losing to the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets in their last encounter played at the same venue. They are

Former Sri Lanka: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas credited India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the best illustration of swing bowling in modern cricket and heaped praise on him for his skill with new ball, which continues to test even the most aggressive batters. Bhuvneshwar showed that swing bowling is still very relevant, even in white-ball formats: Vaas New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas credited India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the best illustration of

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians campaign in IPL 2026 might have unfolded very differently had Rohit Sharma returned from injury earlier, pointing to the veteran batters match-winning impact in the recent victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Rohit marked his comeback in style at the Wankhede Stadium, producing a commanding knock that laid the platform for a successful chase, underlining his value to a struggling side. Harbhajan stressed that Rohits

T20I Player Rankings: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been richly rewarded for her outstanding recent performances, making notable gains in the latest ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings. Athapaththu was named Player of the Series in Sri Lankas dominant 3-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh, delivering an all-round performance that underlined her importance to the side. The experienced campaigner scored 115 runs across three innings and also picked up four wickets, showcasing her versatility ahe

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has called for an honest conversation between the Mumbai Indians think tank and pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his underwhelming run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Bumrahs struggle continued in the Mumbai Indians clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium, where he returned with figures of 0/45, marking the seventh instance this season when he has gone wicketless. We are in that space that the manag

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) bowler Raghu Sharma termed his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) wicket a dream-come-true moment, opening up on his long and emotional journey to the big stage after his sides six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. Raghu finished with figures of 4-0-36-1 in a high-scoring encounter where the Mumbai Indians chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs, powered by Rohit Sharma (84) and Ryan Rickelton (83), to register a

Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has criticised Rishabh Pant's captaincy, saying that the wicketkeeper-batter needs to show greater clarity and composure as a captain following Lucknow Super Giants defeat to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. LSG slumped to a six-wicket loss despite posting a formidable 228/5 on the back of Nicholas Poorans blistering 63 off 21 balls as Mumbai chased down the target comfortably in 18.4 overs, courtesy of a 143-run openin

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India veteran Sunil Gavaskar believes Jasprit Bumrah needs to simplify his approach to rediscover his rhythm, following another underwhelming outing in the Mumbai Indians six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the finest T20 bowlers, has endured a rare dip in form this season, struggling to make an impact even as MI chase momentum in the closing stages of the league. Gavaskar pointed out that the issue is not a lack of

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on 33-year-old spinner Raghu Sharma after he picked up his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting the bowlers journey from being a net bowler last season to making a mark on the big stage. Raghus breakthrough came during the Mumbai Indians six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium, where the hosts chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs. The victory

Kal Somani: A couple of days after the Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, the US-based Kal Somani consortium claimed they were sidelined from the race and insisted they never withdrew their bid. In March, Kal Somani reportedly agreed to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Rajasthan Royals for a record USD 1.63 billion and the deal was expected to close after the 2026 IPL season. But on Sunday, Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal announced that a definitive

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could play a decisive role in shaping the remainder of IPL 2026, stating that the Mumbai Indians have the potential to disrupt several teams playoff ambitions if their senior batter continues his current form. Rohit returned to action in style after an injury layoff, smashing 84 off 44 balls to guide Mumbai to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in a record chase of 229 at the Wankhede Stadium. His

KL Rahul: KL Rahul has credited fatherhood for bringing a renewed sense of calmness and perspective to both his life and cricket, saying the experience has helped him rediscover joy in his game. One of Delhi Capitals' most consistent performers this season, Rahul spoke about how becoming a father has transformed his outlook, both on and off the field. Fatherhood has been the most beautiful thing for me. I always felt I had calmness and happiness in my life, but I was so wrong. You dont truly kno

Lucknow Super Giants: Mumbai Indians batter Ryan Rickelton has heaped praise on his opening partner Rohit Sharma, commending his game knowledge after the duo forged a match-winning 143-run partnership against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Rohit, who had missed a few games due to a hamstring injury, made a strong comeback against LSG as he played a brilliant knock of 84 runs. His innings included six fours and seven sixes. Rickelton, who was standing at the other end,

From World Cup: Not too long ago, the Mumbai Indians were the benchmark every franchise aspired to match, a side that defined consistency, built dynasties and turned big moments into routine triumphs. Five titles in eight years had cemented their status as the undisputed heavyweights of the Indian Premier League. But in IPL 2026, that aura has faded into uncertainty. A campaign that promised revival has instead exposed deeper cracks in leadership, team balance, and most notably, in the form of t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid a heartfelt tribute to their long-serving head physio Evan Speechly, bringing the curtains down on an 18-year association that spanned from 2008 to 2025 and marked the end of a significant chapter in the franchises journey. A familiar and respected presence behind the scenes, Speechly returned to Bengaluru for a special farewell organised by the team, where players and support staff gathered to acknowledge his immense contribution ove

KL Rahul: KL Rahul has opened up on his transformation from being labelled a red-ball specialist to becoming a key figure in white-ball cricket, saying the journey to redefine himself in T20s is one he takes immense pride in. Rahul, who has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, admitted that early in his career, he was not seen as a natural fit for the shortest format. 10 years ago, I would have given anything to be part of a T20 team. I was never rated as a T20 player or e

Man City: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said hos team will keep fighting for the Premier League despite losing control of the title race after a 3-3 draw with Everton. City are now five points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and the Gunners will be crowned champions if they win their final three games. Its better to have a point than no point. It would be better to win the game than have the point. Many things happened. We know the difficulty of the opponent, they are incredibly

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals' wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul stated that maximising the first six overs has become central to success in the T20 format, as he continues to anchor his team's campaign in IPL 2026 with consistent performances at the top of the order. Among the sides most reliable performers this season, Rahul has provided stability in the powerplay, a phase he believes has become decisive in modern T20 contests. T20 cricket has evolved over the last two or three years, especia

IPL 2026 has entered a crucial phase and one of the significant news is that RCBs Bhuvneshwar Kumar (36) has regained the Purple Cap as the tournaments leading wicket-taker, while claiming 3/28 against GT on April 30, 2026, taking his tally to 17 wickets from nine matches. CSKs Anshul Kamboj has joined him at 17 wickets, but Bhuvneshwar still leads the race for this seasons Purple Cap. Bhuvneshwar has come out as one of the RCB's most reliable and match winning bowlers this season, with his expe

DC vs CSK Match 48, Cricket Tips :The five-time champion, Chennai Super Kings, have been inconsistent in the IPL 2026. They have only managed to win four games out of nine played so far. CSK will now move to their next game, which is against Delhi Capitals. On Tuesday. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium. CSK are coming off their biggest win margin against Mumbai Indians in the previous game. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has shown good form, but Sanju Samson has looked