Holger Rune withdraws from French Open
The 23-year-old Danish player was operated on after getting injured at a tournament in Sweden in October
'I'm 100% bowler and 100% batter' - Madhav Tiwari makes a splash for DC
He followed up figures of 2 for 40 with a vital cameo with the bat to help DC chase 211
Miller, Axar and Ashutosh keep DC's IPL alive
PBKS' 210 was not enough as they succumbed to a fourth consecutive defeat of the season
IPL 2026: Iyer Laments Poor Execution Of fielding And Bowling After Loss Vs Delhi Capitals
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Shreyas Iyer pointed to poor execution with both the ball and in the field after Punjab Kings couldn't defend 210 against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling finish at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Monday. Reflecting on the loss, Iyer acknowledged that PBKS let the game slip due to poor bowling and fielding. Dont have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again, he said after the match. PBKS seemed in control after scoring 210/5, thanks to Priyansh Aryas explosive 56 off 33 balls, Iyers quick runs in the middle, and Suryansh Shedges impressive late attack on Mitchell Starc in the penultimate over. Arya set the tone right from the start, hitting Starc over cover-point for six as PBKS raced to 72/0 during the powerplay. Iyer maintained the momentum through the middle overs, and Shedge then hammered Starc for a six, a four, and a massive 100-meter maximum in the 19th over, pushing PBKS beyond 200. The PBKS captain insisted that their total should have been enough on a challenging pitch that provided seam movement and inconsistent bounce. Absolutely. I feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce, he stated. However, DC responded with their best batting performance of the season. They found themselves at 14/2 and later 38/3, but rebuilt with captain Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs. David Miller then changed the game with a series of boundaries and sixes. IPL debutant Madhav Tiwari added a fearless cameo of 18 off eight balls, while Auqib Nabi finished the chase with a towering six, marking the highest successful IPL chase in Dharamsala history. The PBKS captain insisted that their total should have been enough on a challenging pitch that provided seam movement and inconsistent bounce. Absolutely. I feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce, he stated. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I always say that hard length or just short of hard length is the best delivery. It's not easy for a new batter to hit. We fell short of our plan. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Skipper Axar Patel, David Miller's Fifties And Lower-order Blitz Keep Delhi Capitals Alive
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Delhi Capitals accomplished the highest successful chase in IPL history by overhauling 210 runs with six balls to spare against Punjab Kings in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Monday. A strong performance from captain Axar Patel, an aggressive innings from David Miller, and a bold late cameo from IPL debutant Madhav Tiwari. Delhi Capitals chased down 211 after facing early setbacks at 14/2 and later 138/5. The chase started poorly. Before this, the highest successful T20 chase in Dharamsala had been South Africa's 200 against India in 2015. In the IPL, Chennai Super Kings' 193 against Kings XI Punjab in 2010 set the record. PBKS opening bowlers seemed ready to defend 210 as Arshdeep Singh conceded only six runs in the first over, despite an edged boundary. The first blow came quickly. Playing his first game of the season, Shardul Thakur bowled Abishek Porel with a well-placed ball that knocked the middle stump out of the ground. Things got worse when KL Rahul top-edged a pull shot off Arshdeep, allowing Marco Jansen to sprint from first slip to make a spectacular diving catch ahead of Prabhsimran Singh. At 14/2 after three overs, DC was under significant pressure. Debutant Sahil Parakh briefly lifted the mood. After almost getting out on his second ball against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, he opened his account with a six over long-off off Thakur and later contributed a boundary in a 20-run fourth over that also included two fours from Tristan Stubbs. But Arshdeep returned in the third Power-play to dismiss Parakh for 14. The batter mistimed a ramp shot towards short fine leg, where Yuzvendra Chahal nearly dropped a simple catch before securing it. DC stood at 38/3 after five overs, but Axar and Stubbs began to build a solid partnership. However, PBKSs fielding mixed moments of brilliance with mistakes. Arshdeep dropped Stubbs at long-on off Ben Dwarshuis, while Suryansh Shedge later misjudged Axars shot at deep square leg. Eventually, Stubbs was run out after a mix-up, with Cooper Connolly making a sharp direct hit at the bowlers end. Miller then entered the game and, along with Axar, reignited the chase. Dew settled in, making the ball slippery, which led PBKS to change it after giving away 15 wides in 13 overs. Axar, who had scored just 44 runs in eight innings before this match at an average of 6.3, finally found his rhythm. He hit Marcus Stoinis for three consecutive boundaries, reaching a 28-ball fifty, and added a six off Dwarshuis as DC reached 113/4 after 12 overs. Arshdeep performed well, finishing with 2/21 after allowing only five runs in the 15th over, but Miller kept DCs hopes alive. He hit Jansen for a six and a four before Ashutosh Sharma contributed another boundary in a 15-run over. Chahal, trying to stop one of those boundaries, appeared to injure his left shoulder and didn't bowl for the rest of the innings. The match shifted again in the 17th over. Miller hit two huge sixes off Jansen, putting DC in a stronger position. However, attempting a third six, he top-edged a pull shot, and Prabhsimran made a diving catch near short third. Still, the game had one more twist. IPL debutant Madhav Tiwari displayed remarkable composure under pressure. After hitting a boundary through a backward point, he partnered with Ashutosh to score 19 runs off Stoinis in the 18th over. Tiwaris 18 runs off just eight balls changed the game and kept DC in the fight. Needing 17 runs in the final two overs, Tiwari started with another boundary before Ashutosh hit a six, only to get out immediately after. A no-ball boundary shifted the momentum again. Auqib Nabi finished the chase with a massive six, allowing DC to complete the highest successful IPL chase in Dharamsala and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Still, the game had one more twist. IPL debutant Madhav Tiwari displayed remarkable composure under pressure. After hitting a boundary through a backward point, he partnered with Ashutosh to score 19 runs off Stoinis in the 18th over. Tiwaris 18 runs off just eight balls changed the game and kept DC in the fight. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Punjab Kings 210/5 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 59 not out, Priyansh Arya 56; Madhav Tiwari2-40, Mitchell Starc 2-57) lost to Delhi Capitals 216/7 in 20 overs (Axar Patel 56, David Miller 51; Arshdeep Singh 2-21, Yash Thakur 2-55) by three wickets. Article Source: IANS
Bengal T20 League: Mita Paul Emerges As Highest Womens Pick As 1000+ Cricketers Enter Auction Pool
Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers: Mita Paul emerged as the highest Womens pick at 3 lakh as the Bengal T20 League completed its biggest-ever player auction with franchises spending over 4.5 crore across their Mens and Women's teams. More than 250 players secured contracts from an auction pool of over 1000 cricketers ahead of the 2026 season. Across the two auctions, franchises completed 136 player signings in the mens and 128 player signings in the womens team. Every mens franchise assembled a 17-player squad with the mandatory inclusion of at least two U19 players. In comparison, every womens team completed a 16-player squad featuring at least two U15 players, strengthening the leagues focus on long-term grassroots development. The first-ever Mens Auction in Bengal T20 League history produced several high-value signings, with IPL and India all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed emerging as the most expensive player at 12.20 lakh after being retained by Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers through RTM. Multiple players crossed the 8 lakh mark as franchises aggressively competed for Bengals leading domestic performers, IPL talent, and emerging prospects. The Womens Auction also witnessed strong investments across marquee and youth categories, with more than 10 players crossing the 2 lakh mark, while all players in the A+ category were successfully picked by franchises (leaving no player unsold in the category). This reflects the growing depth and competitiveness of womens cricket in Bengal. Mita Paul became the highest-valued player in the Womens Auction at 3 lakh, with Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers retaining her through RTM. while 13-year-old Ariktha Manna emerged as one of the standout young talents at the auction after being picked for 1.55 lakh by Rashmi Medinipur Wizards (0.30L base price). Franchises collectively spent nearly 88 lakh in the Womens Auction alone. The Mens Auction also saw strong demand for youth categories, with Ravi Kumar becoming the highest-paid U19 player at 7.80 lakh, while Rohit emerged as the top U16 signing at 5.20 lakh. Bablu Kolay, Honorary Secretary, Cricket Association of Bengal, said, The enthusiasm and participation witnessed across both auction days reflect the growing excitement around the Bengal T20 League and the opportunities it continues to create for players across Bengal. The league continues to strengthen its vision of creating a competitive platform for established cricketers while also investing in the next generation of talent across age-group categories. Mens Auction Top 10 Highest Picks 1. Shahbaz Ahmed 12.20 lakh (RTM) Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers 2. Abishek Porel 10.40 lakh Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers 3. Mukesh Kumar 9.60 lakh (RTM) Sobisco Smashers Malda 4. Sudip Kumar Gharami 9.40 lakh Novus Purulia Royals 5. Yuvraj Deepak Keswani 8.60 lakh Novus Purulia Royals 6. Saksham Chaudhary 8.40 lakh Murshidabad Kings 7. Writtick Chatterjee 8.20 lakh Adamas Howrah Warriors 8. Ravi Kumar (U19) 7.80 lakh Novus Purulia Royals 9. Rohit (U16) 5.20 lakh Novus Purulia Royals 10. Subham Sarkar - 4.8 lakh - Rashmi Medinipur Wizards Womens Auction Top 10 Highest Picks 1. Mita Paul 3 lakh (RTM) Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers 2. Dhara Gujjar 2.85 lakh Novus Purulia Royals 3. Tanushree Sarkar 2.35 lakh (RTM) Murshidabad Kueens 4. Priyanka Bala 2.25 lakh (RTM) Servotech Siliguri Strikers 5. Prativa Rana 2.15 lakh (RTM) Murshidabad Kueens 6. Hrishita Basu 2.10 lakh Rashmi Medinipur Wizards 7. Piyali Ghosh 2.10 lakh (RTM) Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers 8. Sujata Dey 2.05 lakh Adamas Howrah Warriors 9. Prativa Mandi (U19) 2.05 lakh Sobisco Smashers Malda 10. Trishita Sarkar 2.05 lakh Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Biggest U15 & Emerging Talent Picks 1. Ariktha Manna (13 years, U15) 1.55 lakh Rashmi Medinipur Wizards 2. Debasmita Khalsa (14 years, U15) 0.65 lakh Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers 3. Manushri Rajak (14 years, U15) 0.50 lakh Rashmi Medinipur Wizards 4. Sneha Mahato (14 years, U15) 0.48 lakh Servotech Siliguri Strikers 5. Saikh Athiana (14 years, U15) 0.40 lakh Sobisco Smashers Malda 6. Tanisha Das (14 years, U15) 0.34 lakh Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers 5. Saikh Athiana (14 years, U15) 0.40 lakh Sobisco Smashers Malda Also Read: Live Cricket Score 8. Piyali Roy (13 years, U15) 0.30 lakh Novus Purulia Royals Article Source: IANS
Tawanda Muyeye century drives Kent to back-to-back wins
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Chappell, Bashir combine as Derbyshire claim overdue first win
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Tim David accumulates two demerit points for code of conduct breach
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IPL 2026: Arya, Iyer Fifties Guide PBKS To 201/5 Against DC
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Punjab Kings got off to a quick start with Priyansh Arya, followed by a steady effort from Shreyas Iyer and a late burst from Suryansh Shedge, which helped them reach 210/5 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Monday. Arya set the pace from the very first ball, hitting Mitchell Starc over cover-point for six. This marked just the second time Starc had been hit for a first-ball six in a T20 match. The last time it happened was in IPL 2026 against Yashasvi Jaiswal in Jaipur. Starcs opening over fell apart quickly as he gave up 22 runs, his highest ever in the first over of a T20 innings, exceeding his previous worst of 15 runs against DC in 2024 while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. Arya continued to attack without missing a beat. He targeted Azmatullah Nabi and welcomed Lungi Ngidi with back-to-back sixes, one pulled over midwicket and the other launched over extra cover. This brought his total to five sixes in his first 13 balls. PBKS raced to 50 runs in just four overs when Arya sliced Ngidi over backward point for four off a slower ball. Even when DC regained some control with the replacement ball moving, Arya reached a 24-ball fifty in the sixth over, which felt rather calm after his explosive start of 39 off 15 balls. PBKS ended the powerplay at 72/0. DC finally made a breakthrough when Prabhsimran Singh, who struggled to find his rhythm despite a few fortunate boundaries, misplayed a delivery from Mukesh Kumar to deep backward square leg, where Nabi took a tumbling catch. Prabhsimran scored 18 off 15 balls. Shreyas Iyer came in at No. 3, ahead of Cooper Connolly, likely to break up PBKS left-handers, and immediately faced challenging seam movement from Mukesh. Aryas impressive innings finally ended at 56 off 33 when IPL debutant Madhav Tiwari struck. After being fooled by a sharp bouncer, Arya responded with a boundary over extra cover. However, he misplayed another short delivery soon after, leading to Sahil Parakh catching the ball at deep cover. PBKS were 107/2 after 10 overs. Iyer ensured the innings maintained its pace. He quickly moved to 27 off 17 balls, including an impressive 73-metre straight six off Ngidi, even after being completely deceived by the slower ball, causing his bat to slip from his hand as the ball sailed over the ropes. Connolly initially struggled but later exploded, hitting Starc for a towering 96-metre six over long-off and then taking on Ngidi with a four and a six in consecutive balls. PBKS reached 162/2 after 16 overs, setting the stage for a score well over 200. Mukesh briefly slowed the run rate with a solid 17th over that yielded only six singles, but Tiwaris final over went for 19 runs as Iyer struck two sixes and Connolly added a boundary before getting out to a slower bouncer. Still, Tiwari ended with strong figures of 2/40 on his IPL debut. The real fireworks came in the 19th over. Starc struck twice in two deliveries, dismissing Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh with catches to extra cover and mid-off. However, Suryansh Shedge responded strongly. Facing the hat-trick ball, he hit Starc straight back over his head for six. He then smartly chipped a full delivery over mid-off for four and capped the over by pulling a ball deep into the midwicket stands for a massive 100-metre six. Ngidi capped off with a fine seven-run over to restrict Punjab Kings to 210/5 in 20 overs. Mukesh briefly slowed the run rate with a solid 17th over that yielded only six singles, but Tiwaris final over went for 19 runs as Iyer struck two sixes and Connolly added a boundary before getting out to a slower bouncer. Still, Tiwari ended with strong figures of 2/40 on his IPL debut. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Punjab Kings 210/5 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 59 not out, Priyansh Arya 56; Madhav Tiwari2-40, Mitchell Starc 2-57) against Delhi Capitals Article Source: IANS
Sussex beat Leicestershire and the rain for third win of the season
Ollie Robinson's wickets were followed by clean hitting from Dan Ibrahim and Tom Clark to chase 131
Hadley heroics steer Glamorgan to famous win over Somerset
Nightwatcher Ryan Hadley faces 231 balls for unbeaten fifty, as partnership with Sean Dickson confounds Somerset
Srinath, Menon Retained As ICC Keeps Elite Panel Of Umpires, Match Referees Unchanged For 202627
Emirates ICC Elite Panel: Indias Javagal Srinath and Nitin Menon are amongst the elite panel of match referees and umpires kept unchanged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the 202627 international cricket season. The decision comes after an annual review and selection process was conducted comprehensively by the ICCs Umpire Selection Panel, which determined that the current group of elite officials would continue in their roles, reflecting satisfaction with their strong contribution over the past year. The decision to retain the Emirates ICC Elite Panel for the 2026-27 season reflects the consistency and high standards that have come to define officiating at the international level. Over the past year, the panels have demonstrated a strong blend of accuracy, composure, and professionalism, which is critical to maintaining the integrity of the game. What stands out is not just the quality of decision-making, but the ability to operate with clarity and confidence in high-pressure situations, across formats and conditions. That consistency provides assurance to players, teams, and fans alike. On behalf of the ICC, I would like to congratulate all members of the panels on their re-selection. Their performances over the past season have fully justified this continuity, and we look forward to seeing them build further on these standards in the year ahead, said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta. The Umpire Selection Panel, comprising ICC General Manager Cricket Wasim Khan (Chair), former English Premier League referee Mike Riley, former international umpire and coach Peter Manuel, and former international player and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, reviewed performances before deciding to retain the existing panel. The decision reflects the ICCs commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, with the panels consistency and high standards demonstrated by members at the recent ICC Mens T20 World Cup and in mens bilateral cricket across the previous calendar year. The umpires outstanding on-field performances, professionalism, decision-making accuracy, and third umpiring have contributed significantly to the quality and integrity of international cricket, added the ICC. The decision reflects the ICCs commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence, with the panels consistency and high standards demonstrated by members at the recent ICC Mens T20 World Cup and in mens bilateral cricket across the previous calendar year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score ICC Elite Panel of Umpires (2026/27): Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Paul Reiffel (Australia), Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Alex Wharf (England). Article Source: IANS
Ashraful backs Bangladesh to beat the clock and Pakistan in rainy Mirpur
We can't say who has the upper hand in this Test, Pakistan allrounder Agha said
Stonehouse Called Up For Englands ODIs Against NZ, Wong To Undergo Hamstring Scan
Wales Cricket Board: Uncapped left-arm fast bowler Alexa Stonehouse has been drafted into Englands squad as cover for the remainder of the ODI series against New Zealand, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday. Alexa will link up with the squad in Northampton ahead of training on Tuesday and will be available for selection for the second match on Wednesday. Alexa, 21, was a member of Englands squad in the 2023 ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup, where she picked six wickets in five matches at an average of 11.33. We have called up Warwickshire seam bowler Alexa Stonehouse to join the squad as cover for the remainder of the Metro Bank ODI series. She will join up with the squad in Northampton ahead of training tomorrow and the second match at the cinch County Ground on Wednesday, said the ECB in its statement. The update comes as fast bowler Issy Wong faces a fitness concern and will undergo a scan on her hamstring. Fast bowler Issy Wong will be going for a scan on her hamstring and will be further assessed by team medics, further said the ECB. England are leading the three-match ODI series 1-0 after securing a narrow one-wicket win in the opening game at Chester-le-Street on Sunday. England dismissed New Zealand for 210 but were left ruing lapses in the field. In the chase, England slipped to 160/7 before stand-in skipper Charlie Dean stitched a crucial 35run stand with tailender Lauren Bell. The update comes as fast bowler Issy Wong faces a fitness concern and will undergo a scan on her hamstring. Fast bowler Issy Wong will be going for a scan on her hamstring and will be further assessed by team medics, further said the ECB. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Following the ODI series, both teams will then switch to the T20I series and ramp up their preparations for the Womens T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. Article Source: IANS
Stonehouse called up to ODI squad as Wong is sent for hamstring scan
Warwickshire fast bowler answers call as injury setbacks hit existing seam stocks
DC opt to bowl; Dwarshuis to make PBKS debut
DC made five changes - they brought in Sahil Parakh, Abishek Porel, David Miller, Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi
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IPL 2026: Ben Dwarshius Debuts For PBKS As DC Elect To Bowl In Dharamsala
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Punjab Kings in the Match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, on Monday. For the Delhi Capitals, it is now or never. After the eliminations of Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Sunday, DC remain only mathematically alive in the playoff race. Sitting eighth with eight points from 11 games, another defeat will officially end their campaign. PBKS, meanwhile, have hit a slight slump with three consecutive defeats after a dominant start that saw them win six of their first seven matches. Even so, they are still firmly in contention, and a victory here could propel them back to the top of the table. Axar Patel tried to keep the mood light, saying at least there was one thing going right for him, and that was winning the toss. He said DC had not been playing bad cricket but admitted they had lost key moments in matches on a number of occasions. Axar said the team wanted to stay true to its brand of cricket and take the results as they come. You dont know how pitches are playing until you play on them, says Shreyas. Don't think too much about the points table, just focus on the little details and back your instincts, he says. He says that is what they have lacked in the last few matches - believing in their instincts. Ups and downs are part of the IPL, and it is all about getting the best performance. Shreyas: Dwarshuis comes in for Lockie, who has a slight niggle. That is the only change for the Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings made two changes to their side, bringing in Priyansh Arya and Ben Dwarshuis in place of Vyshak Vijaykumar and Lockie Ferguson. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, rang in five changes, with Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, David Miller, Madhav Tiwari, and Auqib Nabi replacing Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Pathum Nissanka, Ashutosh Sharma, and Vipraj Nigam. Playing XIs: Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc Impact substitutes: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Tripurana Vijay, Pathum Nissanka Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Madhav Tiwari, Mukesh Kumar, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Vishnu Vinod, Yash Ravisingh Thakur, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey Article Source: IANS
Hannon-Dalby seals thumping win as Warwickshire complete turnaround
Yorkshire last only 53.1 overs in fourth innings after being set mammoth target
Shabnim Ismail To Be Available For WT20 WC, Set To Reverse Retirement: Report
T20 World Cup: South African seamer Shabnim Ismail is on the verge of making a dramatic return to international cricket and has reportedly made herself available for selection ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, even as Cricket South Africa unexpectedly postponed the announcement of the national squad at the last minute on Monday. CSA had originally scheduled a live online media briefing for 11 a.m. local time to unveil South Africas World Cup squad. However, shortly before the announcement was due to begin, the board informed the media that the event had been deferred due to the need for further internal reviews, with a new date to be announced later. While CSA did not provide further clarification, that delay is linked to internal discussions rather than a formal selection dispute, according to ESPNCricinfo. Ismails potential comeback, however, has quickly become one of the major talking points surrounding the squad. The experienced pacer retired from international cricket after the 2023 Womens T20 World Cup held in South Africa, but has remained active on the franchise circuit across the globe. Her return would provide a major boost to South Africas pace attack, particularly with fitness concerns lingering over senior all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. Kapp has not featured for South Africa since February due to illness and missed recent assignments against New Zealand and India while recovering. She is, however, expected to regain fitness in time for the World Cup. Head coach Mandla Mashimbyi is understood to be supportive of bringing Ismail back into the national setup, given the value of her experience and pace in global tournaments. Kapp has not featured for South Africa since February due to illness and missed recent assignments against New Zealand and India while recovering. She is, however, expected to regain fitness in time for the World Cup. Also Read: Live Cricket Score South Africa, who finished runners-up at the previous Womens T20 World Cup, are expected to finalise their squad before the ICC deadline in early June, after which changes can only be made under exceptional circumstances or with ICC approval. Article Source: IANS
Kirstie Gordon returns to Scotland squad for T20 World Cup
Former England left-arm spinner has requalified for home nation ahead of next month's tournament
Though Glenn Maxwell: Though Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis and Steve Smith have been left out of Australias T20I series in Bangladesh, chief selector George Bailey has insisted the trio have not been dropped and remain in contention for future assignments in the shortest format. The trio, along with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, were notable absentees from the 16member squad announced for the threematch T20I series to be played in Dhaka on June 17, 19 and 21. Cummins and Hazlewood have been rested with a heavy Test calendar in mind, while Maxwell, Stoinis and Smith were omitted as selectors opted to assess other options following Australias disappointing Mens T20 World Cup campaign earlier this year. It's not the end of the road. I wouldn't call it dropped per se, but I understand that they're not within the squad. But certainly, just given where we are in the cycle of T20s and on the back of our World Cup result, it's a good opportunity, I think, to have a look at some different players. I'm not taking away the fact that every time that we take a team or squad away, the expectation and our expectation is that we will win and those players will perform. So it's a really important period of time, I think, for that T20 group to actually start to develop some different players in different roles across that. But that's not to say that it might be the last we've seen of those three, Bailey told reporters on Monday. Maxwell, 37, has struggled for runs in recent T20Is, while Stoinis remains active on the franchise circuit and has impressed in IPL 2026 for Punjab Kings. Smith, who turns 37 next month, has previously expressed his desire to represent Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics and continues to feature prominently in franchise leagues, including the PSL and upcoming MLC. A standout PSL campaign has paved the way for Aaron Hardies return to the T20I side, while spinbowling allrounder Joel Davies is set for his maiden international series for Australia. I think there's a high degree of talent there (in Davies). Starting to see the fruits of that in some white-ball performances for New South Wales and through the Big Bash this year. He's a left-arm spinner as well and we've spoken at length about the importance of that and development of that throughout the country and hopefully we get to see a little bit of that as well, added Bailey. Bailey, Australias former white-ball captain, has brushed aside concerns that leading Australian players could reject national contracts, though he acknowledged that the growing lure of franchise cricket has created some tension. I've seen a few reports on it and I actually think that's pretty normal for this time of year. One of the things that's important to understand is that we offer our contracts up at the end of April. The key reason for that is to unlock the state contracting process and allow states to go forward with certainty, knowing who they have on national contracts and then what space that allows for their state players. Bailey, Australias former white-ball captain, has brushed aside concerns that leading Australian players could reject national contracts, though he acknowledged that the growing lure of franchise cricket has created some tension. Also Read: Live Cricket Score But there's no doubt we acknowledge that it's a changing landscape. Players do have options. It's an exciting time to be a player and we're constantly trying to strike that balance, he explained. Article Source: IANS
India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Rankings Despite Reduced Lead Over New Zealand
ODI Team Rankings: India has continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Mens ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released on Monday. However, their advantage at the summit has narrowed. Indias rating slipped by one point, from 119 to 118, while New Zealand gained two points, moving up to 113, reducing the gap between the top two sides from eight to five. Despite the marginal decline, India remains the leading ODI side in world cricket and continues to dominate the white-ball rankings after also retaining the No. 1 spot in the mens T20I rankings following last weeks update. Australia, the reigning ODI world champions, stayed third with an unchanged rating of 109. The biggest movement inside the top five came from South Africa, which climbed above Pakistan to move into fourth place. South Africa gained four rating points to reach 102, while Pakistan dropped four points to 98 and slipped to fifth in the standings. Sri Lanka retained sixth place despite losing two points, sitting on 96 points, while Afghanistan remained seventh with 93 points after a minor drop. England stayed eighth after gaining one rating point, while Bangladesh held on to ninth place with 84 points. The gap between Bangladesh and 10th-placed West Indies widened significantly after the Caribbean side lost three rating points to fall to 74. Outside the top 10, Ireland moved above Zimbabwe into 11th place after gaining two rating points. Zimbabwe slipped to 12th following a one-point decline. The United States also made progress, overtaking Scotland to move into 13th position after increasing its rating to 46. Scotland dropped one place after losing a point. Further down the table, the Netherlands registered one of the strongest gains in the rankings update, adding four points to move to 44, while Oman improved to 33 points. Nepal suffered a four-point drop to 25, while Namibia improved marginally to 23. There was also movement at the bottom of the rankings as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) climbed above Canada into 19th position after gaining three points. Canada endured the sharpest decline in the latest update, dropping six points and falling to the bottom of the table with a rating of 10. Nepal suffered a four-point drop to 25, while Namibia improved marginally to 23. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Alongside Indias continued dominance in ODI and T20I cricket, Australia currently leads the ICC mens Test rankings and also holds the top spot in both the womens ODI and womens T20I team rankings. Article Source: IANS
Speculation about Hardik Pandya unfollowing Mumbai Indians on Instagram sparked rumours of a fallout after MI's IPL 2026 playoff exit. However, reports clarified it was likely a temporary glitch, as the account reappeared within minutes.
IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Is Becoming Sort Of An Artist Now, Says Rayudu
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumars matchwinning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians drew glowing praise from former India batter Ambati Rayudu, who described him as an artist now for the skill and control he displayed in Raipur. Bhuvneshwar, 36, picked a stunning 4-23 to derail MI's batting before striking a crucial six in the final over to take RCB to a nervy two-wicket victory. His effort not only eliminated MI from the playoffs race but also lifted him to the top of the Purple Cap standings with 21 wickets. I think it's just his ability, and especially on a pitch like that where most of the balls would hit the stumps (that) he is even more lethal. Generally, when a batsman gets beaten on a bouncy track (the ball misses the stumps), but on these sort of pitches, he would more or less get you out lbw or caught behind. We have seen a beautiful slower ball against Rohit (Sharma) as well his lucky ball, which always swings away. He has a lot of control over it. He's becoming sort of an artist now. He's just becoming so, so good at what he's doing, Rayudu was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta credited Bhuvneshwars 'cricketing IQ' for the way he executed his skills with both bat and ball. The skill set was always there. It's just that, at times, because he's never been the quickest, it's just that release at times (that's made him) lose some pace off the pitch. I think he's (got it) back again. (Against MI) he was really good with his release. That backspin on the ball - I think he's got that back. And that's something I've actually tried to look at: how we can see the release. But it's difficult to see it (on TV), but you can feel it looking at the batters playing at it, and kind of hurrying (into their shots) even at 133-134kph. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta credited Bhuvneshwars 'cricketing IQ' for the way he executed his skills with both bat and ball. The skill set was always there. It's just that, at times, because he's never been the quickest, it's just that release at times (that's made him) lose some pace off the pitch. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On Bhuvneshwars crucial six, Rayudu pointed out how the pacer would practice this shot when in the nets during his playing days. Actually, Bhuvi plays that shot over the covers. I've seen him hit a few sixes over covers. So that's his area of strength. And he (Raj Angad Bawa) bowled exactly where Bhuvi wanted it. It's still great for Bhuvi to execute it the way he did. First ball. Article Source: IANS
CSA postpones SA squad announcement for Women's T20 World Cup
A source close to the situation told ESPNcricinfo the delay has been caused by a minor internal matter, and not a selection controversy
IPL 2026: When And Where To Watch GT Vs SRH, Know All Details
Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans will look to continue their strong winning momentum when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 56 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams head into the contest in impressive form, making the encounter a crucial battle in the race for playoff positions. Gujarat Titans currently occupy third place on the points table with seven wins from 11 matches and arrive on the back of four consecutive victories. Their latest triumph came in dominant fashion against the Rajasthan Royals, whom they defeated by 77 runs in Jaipur. Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans have found consistency at a critical stage of the tournament, with both their batting and bowling units clicking together during the winning run. Playing at home will further boost their confidence as they aim to strengthen their position in the top four. Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, have emerged as one of the form teams of the season after recovering strongly from a difficult start. After losing three of their opening four matches, the side led by Pat Cummins has staged a remarkable turnaround, winning six of their last seven games to climb to second place in the standings, just behind Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The clash also brings together two sides with contrasting head-to-head numbers. Gujarat Titans have largely dominated the rivalry since both teams first met in 2022, winning five of their seven encounters against Hyderabad. Sunrisers have managed just one victory, while one match ended without a result. Their most recent meeting, played in May last year, ended in a Gujarat Titans victory, and the hosts will once again look to make home advantage count in what promises to be one of the key contests of the league stage. When: Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 PM IST Where: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Where to watch: The GT vs SRH match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The GT vs SRH match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Salil Arora, Praful Hinge, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Brydon Carse, Sakib Hussain, Zeeshan Ansari, Aniket Verma, Amit Kumar, Krains Fuletra Article Source: IANS
Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill says he is looking forward to renewing acquaintance with India pace legend Zaheer Khan, whos the co-owner of Antwerp Anchors side in the inaugural EUT20 Belgium league, when the competition takes place from June 6-14. Guptill, one of New Zealands mainstay batters in white-ball cricket, was a major pre-signing for the side ahead of the tournament alongside Andre Russell and David Wiese. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Kiran More will also serve as the side's mentor. Oh look, anything can help, right? I mean we've got some high-profile players in our side and their influence on the game is going to help for having some people who have had experience of not just only playing in the IPL, but also of being around teams - being as mentors and coaches. That can only help because of their experience and as friends trying to set up the league and so I'm looking forward to it. Zaheer Khan and I had some good battles on the field during our careers and I'm looking forward to reacquainting myself with him and hopefully having a successful time over in Belgium, said Guptill in an exclusive conversation with IANS on Monday. For Guptill, who has played limited competitive cricket via various T20 leagues after his international career ended, the EUT20 league represents a welcome return to the middle and hes keen to go to the league with serious intent. Well, I guess for us players that don't get to play that much anymore, it's a little bit sporadic with what we get to play and the opportunity to get back on the field and sort of put your pads and helmet on, and then take the batting gloves out. It's always about jumping into that opportunity - so I'm pretty stoked and I'm just excited to get out there. I've played with a few guys in the Antwerp team before, so I'm looking forward to reconnecting with them and hopefully we're going to put on a really good show and play some really good cricket and hopefully lift the trophy at the end, he said. Guptill, who will be joined in Belgium by compatriots Colin Munro and Max Chu, insisted his competitive fire burns as bright as ever. Well, I guess as a cricketer your competitive nature never goes away and you want to go over there and do well from the get-go. So I'm starting some training this week and I'm gonna do the best I can to make sure that I'm ready so I can hit the ground running when I get there and hopefully put some strong performances on the board because we all know that in cricket, it can change pretty quickly. So look, I think having known and played against everybody, it's gonna be a same boat for all. I want to come across and do well straight away and leave a mark and help the young guys along the way and help them have their own sort of match winning performances as well, he said. Guptill also views the league as a rare and valuable platform for younger players and those from associate cricketing nations to soak in priceless learnings about being better cricketers. Well, hopefully it's I'm guiding them through my performances and that would be a great start. It's also good for the local Belgian players and any little golden nuggets that I can give them and if it helps their cricket, then I've done my job pretty successfully. But no, look, as someone who's played a lot of cricket around the world any chance that young players get to chat to us and either bat with us or bowl alongside the likes of Andre Russell and David Wiese - people like Ruben Trumpelmann who has been playing around the world a lot in the last few years and to rub shoulders with the likes of us is going to be so good, he said. He singled out Nepal's Lokesh Bam, also his teammate while playing Nepal Premier League, as among those who stood to gain most from the experience of playing in Belgium. Oh, it's huge. I mean any chance to play cricket for these guys who don't get a lot of cricket in their own countries or they don't get too much opportunity to play international cricket and then looking to play these leagues and with people who have been around the traps a long time - it's only going to benefit them and the cricket in their countries. I've been lucky enough to play cricket in Nepal and we have Lokesh Bam, who I played with in Nepal Premier League and outside as well. So I'm looking forward to reacquainting myself with him. He is a very, very good player and has had some success for Nepal. So him getting some cricket and in their offseason is only going to help him become a better player and help him go back to the Nepal team and he can share with the team his experiences here and hopefully help them have a lot more success at the international level, he said. Guptill was equally emphatic on the long-term structural value such leagues can generate if semi-retired Indian cricketers become a part of it. Oh, not sure what's going to happen in that space now, I'm sorry, but any chance for some players to play outside the country and it's only gonna strengthen cricket in that region. As I alluded to before, anyone with a bit of profile who's played around the world that comes to play in these sorts of leagues it can only benefit that country in that league moving forward. Hopefully, looking into the future and if it can get off the ground and have a second, third, fourth or fifth season - who knows what can happen from there - some more high-profile players coming along to help out and really boost cricket in Belgium, he said. Guptill further outlined how the EUT20 could be a pathway for Belgian cricketers to bridge the gap between club cricket and international cricket honours. I guess it sort of creates a bit of a pathway for players to bridge that gap between club cricket and then go and play for Belgium. They get to play some franchise cricket and rub shoulders with some of the best who have played the game in the world. So it's only gonna benefit them massively. A little tip, some tricks that guys have picked up along their ways in their career can only help them in their own cricketing journey. You need to help them be better for when they go on to wear the Belgian shirt and go out and play some cricket for them. Hopefully for them they can use those experiences and learnings while playing here with the overseas counterparts and can move forward and qualify for some World Cups in the future, he elaborated. On the league's prospects as a first-time venture, Guptill was measured but optimistic. Well, I guess only time will tell it. It's the first one, so we don't know how it's gonna go at this stage, but look everything I hear everything is pretty well up and running and once we get there, hopefully everything runs smoothly. There's always a couple of teething issues in the very first season of the competition and it's just the nature of the beast really with all these leagues starting up. So hopefully it can run as smoothly as possible and then they can build from there - we can play in different cities around Belgium and create a few more a couple more teams. Maybe you get people from around the world and give them another opportunity to play. But at this stage, look, you get the first one out of the way first. From here, it's a little bit of let's see what happens and hopefully it's going to be a success as I know I'm going to have a lot of fun there, he said. There's always a couple of teething issues in the very first season of the competition and it's just the nature of the beast really with all these leagues starting up. So hopefully it can run as smoothly as possible and then they can build from there - we can play in different cities around Belgium and create a few more a couple more teams. Also Read: Live Cricket Score So hopefully we can have a great time over there - got one guy (Max Chu) in my team and Colin Munro is also heading across. Colin is a good mate of mine and we'll have some fun off the field as well, he signed off. Article Source: IANS
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NZC Pushes Proposed NZ20 Launch To 2027-28 Amid Scheduling And Planning Considerations
NZ20 Establishment Committee Chair Don: New Zealand Cricket has postponed the proposed launch of its new mens and womens T20 league, NZ20, with the competition now expected to begin during the 2027-28 home summer instead of early 2027. NZC had earlier identified NZ20 as its preferred long-term model for domestic T20 cricket and has since engaged in discussions with prospective investors and stakeholders regarding the tournament's structure and establishment. While considerable progress has been made across several operational and commercial areas, officials have decided more time is needed before formally launching the league. A major factor behind the revised timeline is the international calendar, with scheduled Test series against Australia and Sri Lanka in January and February limiting the window available for the inaugural edition. NZC chair Diana Puketapu-Lyndon said the board backed the decision to delay the launch in order to ensure the league is built on stable foundations. Our focus is on ensuring the future of domestic T20 cricket in New Zealand is sustainable, competitive and aligned with the global game. Weve been working closely with NZ20 and are encouraged by the progress made to date. Taking additional time now will help ensure the competition is set up to succeed over the long term. In the meantime, NZC will make arrangements to continue its Super Smash competitions for the 2026-27 season, and to host the incoming tours from India and Sri Lanka men, and Bangladesh women, she said. According to NZ20 Establishment Committee chair Don Mackinnon, the revised schedule reflects a broader effort to create a competition capable of succeeding both commercially and competitively over the long term. NZ20 Establishment Committee Chair Don Mackinnon said the decision reflected a commitment to getting the foundations of the competition right. We have made strong progress in partnership with NZC, with growing interest from investors both in New Zealand and internationally. However, we are determined to ensure NZ20 launches without compromise and is set up for long-term success from day one. It is also critical that the competition sits alongside, not against, international cricket. With the international schedule now confirmed, the available window for 2027 is simply too tight. This revised timeline gives us the best opportunity to build a world-class competition that New Zealanders can be proud of and that fans deserve, Mackinnon said. Mackinnon confirmed that investor interest has been highly encouraging, prompting NZ20 to initiate a formal process. Interest from prospective investors has grown since NZ20 was identified as the preferred option for NZC. As a result, we will run a competitive process to identify the leagues primary investment partner, as well as the ownership of the respective franchises. This additional time will also allow us to finalise key elements of the competition, including franchise locations, ensuring we build strong regional connections and a compelling national footprint, he said. Interest from prospective investors has grown since NZ20 was identified as the preferred option for NZC. As a result, we will run a competitive process to identify the leagues primary investment partner, as well as the ownership of the respective franchises. Also Read: Live Cricket Score By launching in December 2027, we can ensure the competition meets expectations from the very first ball and delivers the experience that fans, players and partners deserve. Article Source: IANS
I Still See Punjab Kings & Royal Challengers Bengaluru As My IPL 2026 Finalists: Gavaskar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: India legend Sunil Gavaskar has picked Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the finalists for the IPL 2026 season after the Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from the race to the playoffs. RCB orchestrated one of the most astonishing victories in tournament history, edging past MI by two wickets in a chaotic last-ball thriller. Having suffered their eighth loss in 11 games, MI hopes of qualifying for the playoffs have been dashed. Meanwhile, RCB have moved to the top spot on the table with their seventh win in 11 games. On the other hand, PBKS, who had a blazing start to the season that saw them go unbeaten through their first seven games, now find themselves searching for a response following three consecutive defeats. Yet, with 13 points already on the board, PBKS remain firmly in the race, as they are currently sitting fourth in the standings. I would still back Punjab Kings. Sometimes, a couple of losses can actually help a team reset and avoid complacency. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have lost games they should have won, and that has been a recurring issue for them this season. Punjab will know how important this stage of the tournament is, and they wont want self-doubt creeping in with another defeat. I still see Punjab Kings and RCB as my finalists for this season. Gavakskar said on JioStar. As MI were knocked out of the playoffs race, Gavaskar elaborated on the five-time winners approach for the remainder of the season and said it may be the right opportunity to give younger players a chance. I would still back Punjab Kings. Sometimes, a couple of losses can actually help a team reset and avoid complacency. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have lost games they should have won, and that has been a recurring issue for them this season. Punjab will know how important this stage of the tournament is, and they wont want self-doubt creeping in with another defeat. I still see Punjab Kings and RCB as my finalists for this season. Gavakskar said on JioStar. Also Read: Live Cricket Score PBKS are slated to take on Delhi Capitals in their first game of the season at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Monday evening. Article Source: IANS
'Hard Work Translating Into Performances': Paranjape On Shedge's IPL 2026 Performances
BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee: Former India cricketer and BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee member Jatin Paranjape has revealed that Punjab Kings batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge underwent extensive work on pressure simulation and shot selection at his Mumbai academy, adding that it has been encouraging to see his hard work translate into good performances in IPL 2026. Shedge, who trains under Paranjape at the Vasu Paranjape Cricket Centre, has made a strong impression for Punjab Kings (PBKS) after getting his opportunity by scoring a fighting 57 off 29 balls against Gujarat Titans before following it up with a brisk 25 off 17 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Suryansh has been someone who often bats and bowls in critical situations across both red-ball and white-ball cricket. Understanding the demands of those roles, along with developing the range of shots required for different match situations, has been a key area of focus for us. We worked extensively on simulating pressure scenarios, improving decision-making, and applying the right shot selection based on the situation. At the same time, there was strong emphasis on strengthening his technical batting fundamentals, which remain crucial at every level of the game, Paranjape, a former national selector and co-founder of KheloMore, told IANS on Monday. Shedge had to bide his time in the PBKS dugout before circumstances fell in his favour. Shashank Singh's hamstring injury and Nehal Wadhera's lean patch opened the door for Shedge to play and so far, hes grabbed his chances. We worked extensively on simulating pressure scenarios, improving decision-making, and applying the right shot selection based on the situation. At the same time, there was strong emphasis on strengthening his technical batting fundamentals, which remain crucial at every level of the game, Paranjape, a former national selector and co-founder of KheloMore, told IANS on Monday. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It's encouraging to see his hard work translating into performances, and hopefully his form continues as Punjab look to build momentum heading into the business end of the tournament, he added. Article Source: IANS
Mahi Bhai Told Me To Stay Clear In My Mind': Urvil Credits Dhoni's Advice After Record Fifty
Chennai Super Kings: Urvil Patel credited a crucial conversation with former Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni for helping him produce his stunning record-equalling 13-ball half-century for his side against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 The explosive right-hander lit up the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday with a breathtaking 65 off just 23 deliveries, smashing eight sixes and matching the fastest fifty in IPL history. Urvil also became the first batter in the tournaments history to hit six sixes within the first eight balls of an innings as CSK stormed to a massive powerplay total during their chase. After struggling to convert starts in his previous outings, Urvil revealed that a dressing-room interaction with Dhoni, who has been sidelined with a calf injury since the start of the season, helped him regain clarity and confidence in his game. When I spoke to Mahi bhai when I got out early in a couple of matches, we were sitting together in the dressing room and I asked him 'I'm getting out early, what should I do to convert the good start? He said just one thing, 'I don't have any doubt in your skill, whatever doubt is there it is in your mind so just stay clear and try to hit the right ball at the right place,' Urvil said in a video shared by IPL. The youngster said Dhonis reassurance removed self-doubt and allowed him to trust his natural attacking instincts. First and foremost, I will thank him for the wisdom he shared. I felt good and it was a good performance and I think he will be very happy, he added. Urvil admitted the innings carried deep personal significance as it marked his maiden IPL fifty, achieved in historic fashion. I was waiting for my first 50 in the IPL. And I was emotional because I scored 50 of just 13 balls. I was very emotional, especially for my father. I dedicated the 50 to him, he said. The Mehsana-born explained that despite getting out after promising starts in earlier games, his father constantly encouraged him to continue playing fearlessly. When I was playing for 2-3 matches, I was giving a good start and getting out. Only my father was like, 'Son, I like the way you are playing. Just keep playing like this. Whether you make runs or not, it doesn't matter to me. Just play like this.' I have always played for my father. He was telling me to play without any worries. He said, 'We don't want anything from you, we're happy,' he added. Urvil brought up a special celebration on reaching the feat as he took out a note from his pocket that read This is for you Papa... It all happened because of the blessings of Jogani Chehar Maa and Goga Sikoter Maa. The top-order batter opened up on the message written on the note he displayed after reaching the landmark. The note firstly read 'Dad this is for you' and then my god. I wrote a Thank You to my god that I am doing this because of your blessings. That was it. He further revealed that CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad had helped him quickly assess the batting conditions before the assault began. When I achieved the feat, Rutu (Gaikwad) told me that the wicket is good and the ball is coming well, it's just a little low bounce. Then I saw a ball, and when I hit the first six, I was sure that the wicket was very good. It is coming from a good place and if I get it in my range I will try to hit it 100%. That helps me a lot. The youngster said his approach was built around fearless preparation and clarity in execution rather than chasing records. If you look at it, in batting, I have practised fearlessly. I have done a lot of work on six hitting and I am clear in my mind that I will hit the first and second ball that I get. That is how I think. The youngster said his approach was built around fearless preparation and clarity in execution rather than chasing records. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I had in my mind that KL Rahul bhai has hit the fastest 50 in 12 balls (14 balls) but all I wanted was to hit my first ever 50 in the IPL and I was not thinking about being the fastest to it. That is why I tried to take a single a couple of times, he said. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: 'Urvil Is Definitely One For The Future,' Says Harbhajan
Chennai Super Kings: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes young batter Urvil Patel has a bright future ahead after the youngsters fearless strokeplay guided Chennai Super Kings to a crucial victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Urvil produced a blistering innings under pressure, dominating one side of the ground and taking the attack to the bowlers despite challenging batting conditions. Harbhajan was particularly impressed by the clarity in the youngsters approach during the chase. The first six sixes seemed like he had decided to target just one area, cow corner, and he kept going for it. Some amazing hitting there from Urvil Patel. On a pitch where batting wasnt all that easy, the way he struck the ball was commendable. He is definitely one for the future, Harbhajan told JioStar. The former off-spinner noted that Urvils clean striking shifted the momentum decisively in CSk's favour at a stage when the match could have easily tilted towards LSG. Harbhajan also praised Shivam Dube for calmly finishing the chase with two crucial sixes in the closing stages. Then Shivam Dube finished the match with those two sixes. He didnt get much of a chance in the last couple of games, but when the moment came and two big hits were needed against a part-time spinner, he was not going to miss, he added. Harbhajan also praised Shivam Dube for calmly finishing the chase with two crucial sixes in the closing stages. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It was a must-win game for Chennai Super Kings. LSG must be disappointed because they had the game and let it slip with those dropped catches and middle-order batting. Their season has been like that; they come close, but the opposition repeatedly wins the big moments, and it was Urvil in this game, he observed. Article Source: IANS
'Krunal Is A Street Fighter Who Just Wouldnt Go Down': Boucher
Former South Africa: Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher showered praise on Krunal Pandya after the all-rounders gritty match-winning knock guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dramatic two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their recent IPL 2026 clash. On a difficult Raipur surface where stroke-making remained challenging throughout the evening, Krunal anchored RCBs tense chase with a fighting 73 while wickets kept falling regularly at the other end. Battling cramps in the latter half of his innings, the left-hander combined resilience with calculated aggression to keep RCB alive before Bhuvneshwar Kumar completed the tense chase with a six in the final over. Reflecting on the innings, Boucher described Krunal as the perfect player for difficult low-scoring contests. In low-scoring games, you need street fighters to win you matches. When I look at Krunal Pandya, I see a street fighter. Hes not always easy on the eye, but he finds a way. Its like the dog in a fight, he just wouldnt go down. Boucher told JioStar. RCB were under pressure for most of the chase after losing Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar early. Mumbai Indians repeatedly clawed their way back into the game through Corbin Bosch and Jasprit Bumrah, but Krunal continued to absorb pressure while finding boundaries at crucial moments. Mumbai had defended strongly despite setting a modest target of 166, with Bosch producing a sensational spell and Bumrah delivering a brilliant penultimate over that left RCB needing 15 off the last six balls. But Krunals earlier effort ensured Bengaluru remained within striking distance. I think Mumbai Indians showed some great intent. There was a lot of desperation, but they were really up against one man, and that was Krunal Pandya. He did his part brilliantly, Boucher observed. Mumbai had defended strongly despite setting a modest target of 166, with Bosch producing a sensational spell and Bumrah delivering a brilliant penultimate over that left RCB needing 15 off the last six balls. But Krunals earlier effort ensured Bengaluru remained within striking distance. Also Read: Live Cricket Score At one point, it looked like he could barely stand anymore; he was just standing there swinging. And when he swung, most of the time, he hit the middle of the bat. This game has to go down as a massive tick for Krunal Pandya. He wanted it desperately; you could see it in his eyes, Boucher added. Article Source: IANS
'Cricketing IQ' the key as Bhuvneshwar continues to make an impact
He's becoming sort of an artist now. He's just becoming so, so good at what he's doing, raves Ambati Rayudu after Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round show sinks Mumbai Indians
'Bring Back Bhuvi': Ashwin Calls For Bhuvneshwar's T20I Recall After Thriller Against MI
Bring Back Bhuvi: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called for Bhuvneshwar Kumars return to Indias T20I setup after the veteran seamer starred in Royal Challengers Bengalurus dramatic two-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. Bhuvneshwar produced a match-winning all-round display in Raipur, finishing with exceptional figures of 4-23 before later smashing a crucial six in the final over to help RCB complete a tense chase on the last ball on Sunday. Impressed by the veteran pacers impact across phases of the game, Ashwin said Bhuvneshwar had shown enough to merit consideration for a national comeback. Hashtag 'BringBackBhuvi', Id love to see him being considered for the T20I side. Tick with the new ball, able to complete the death overs nicely, and if you need a six under pressure, hes hammering that as well in the toughest part of the ground, Ashwin told JioStar. Bhuvneshwar had dismantled Mumbais top order with a superb opening spell that removed Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav on a surface offering seam movement and uneven bounce. Ashwin particularly praised the veterans ability to quickly recognise the conditions and adapt accordingly. That was proper Test-match bowling after he realised there was something in the surface. He keeps testing you as an opening batter. To dismiss Rohit Sharma with that peach, a slower ball that just swung, was quite incredible, Ashwin observed. Ashwin also highlighted Bhuvneshwars team-first approach during the death overs, where the seamer chose execution over personal milestones. And later on, he was selfless enough to execute the yorker when he could have gone for a fourth wicket. Extremely happy for him, he added. The former India spinner reserved equally high praise for Krunal Pandya, whose battling 73 anchored RCBs difficult chase after early setbacks had reduced them to 47/3 in the powerplay. Despite battling cramps during the latter stages of his innings, Krunal counterattacked effectively against both pace and spin to keep RCB alive in the chase before Bhuvneshwars late heroics sealed the win. With Krunal Pandya-- we know HR managers and project managers, but that was proper 'pressure management'. If you need one, please dial K for Krunal Pandya, Ashwin remarked. While RCB escaped with a thrilling victory, Ashwin also pointed out a few areas the defending champions may still need to address as they head deeper into the tournament. If you look at the tournament and how its placed, RCB have lost only two games on the bounce. Theyre not that deep in trouble. But they were desperate to win this game. A win in this game means RCB are on a roll yet again. They can really start putting the foot to the accelerator now and move ahead strongly in the tournament, he said. While RCB escaped with a thrilling victory, Ashwin also pointed out a few areas the defending champions may still need to address as they head deeper into the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think its very easy to look at Romario Shepherd and wonder whether you potentially replace him with somebody else and explore other options. But when you know what Romario Shepherd is capable of, and when you have the luxury of defending a title while sitting pretty at the top of the table as the coaching staff, I would be thinking, If Romario Shepherd comes off, and if he turns it on a big day, I would have invested correctly in backing him. So, theyve got that luxury, and I think they can afford to stay a bit more patient with him, Ashwin mentioned. Article Source: IANS
From Producing England Captains to Losing First-Class Status: Oxfords Cricket Story
Englands fixtures this summer include international cricket matches with New Zealand (3 Tests), India (5 T20 and 3 ODIs), Pakistan (3 Tests) and Sri Lanka (3T20 and 3 ODI). None of the visitors are scheduled to visit Oxford Universitys Parks cricket ground or Cambridge Universitys Fenners, whereas a few years back, international teams were regular visitors to at least one of these two university grounds. Similarly, now, the English cricket season doesnt commence with the county teams playing with the university sides as a custom. In fact, both Oxford University and Cambridge University have lost their first-class cricket status in the last few years, their grounds no longer play first class cricket matches and Lords has also removed the customary match between university sides from its schedule. The present generation of cricket lovers know that the way to Team India goes through the IPL or to the England team, through The Hundred, but it was not like that until a few years back. If Oxford University means an amalgamation of 43 colleges, the oldest English-speaking university in the world, where teaching dates to 1096, this university was the stepping stone to playing higher cricket. In England, they used to say that only an Oxford or Cambridge student qualifies to be the England captain. Before the First World War, every other England captain seemed to come from Oxford. That is the way it was, the prime ministers and England cricket captains came from Oxford: Lord Harris, Plum Warner, Reggie Foster, CB Fry, Douglas Jardine, Colin Cowdrey and MJK Smith to name a few. George Abel was also a student here. He holds the record for scoring the first double-hundred in the Ranji Trophy, for Northern India. He is also given credit for designing the Lawrence Gardens cricket ground in Lahore (in undivided India) and the pavilion here is almost a replica of the Parks. It is still one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in the world, surrounded by many trees. The university alumni include both Nawabs of Pataudi and Imran Khan (he scored a century in each inning here, against Nottinghamshire). The 1931 Oxford side included three South African Test players, current and future. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi scored a hundred in each inning against the reigning county champions, Yorkshire, at the Parks in 1961. A few days after that, he lost the sight of an eye. In 2012, a plaque in the honour of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was unveiled at the Oxford University pavilion in the presence of his family, installed on the wall of the historic pavilion in the Parks. Andrew Thomas, head of development (sport) at the University, said: We are delighted to honour a legend in Oxford and India by installing a permanent plaque in the University's historic cricket pavilion in the Parks. Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi studied Arabic and French at Balliol College and famously scored centuries in three consecutive first-class matches for the Blues. There is a bench named after Martin Donnelly, who scored 2,287 first-class runs for the New Zealand tourists of 1949, including a double century against England at Lords, after his studies at Oxford. The streets of Oxford feel like history. The mathematician, Dr Lewis of the Duckworth-Lewis method, was a lecturer at Oxford, often watched matches there. His name is written on a bench where he used to sit. Colin Cowdrey, the former England captain, has a plaque with the citation, Remembered by his Oxford friends. The locals say, He came here, but couldnt finish his PhD because he played too much cricket. He just played and played and played. Imran Khan, former PM of Pakistan and cricket legend, studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at Klebe College, Oxford, from 1972 to 1975. While at Oxford, he captained the university's cricket team. In 2024, Imran had even attempted to become the chancellor of Oxford University from jail, but his bid was rejected. He is an honorary fellow of Klebe College. An almost unknown fact is that prior to his political career, he was the Chancellor of Bradford University from 2005 to 2014. At Oxford Universitys Parks ground, first-class cricket is a thing of the past. The university side lost its first-class status after the 2020-21 season. Cricket is still played there, and the ground has maintained its old charm without any floodlights, no cheerleaders, no spider-cam, no stand for spectators, no charge for watching cricket and no PA system. The university team holds a unique record of having beaten all the county club sides in first class matches, at least once (except Durham, who were the last county club side to attain first class status). Incidentally, the Parks was the venue for Durham's first first-class match when they played Oxford University here in April 1992. The Varsity Match of 2020 was the last university game to be accorded first-class status. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The old pavilion in the Parks has not changed even a bit. The wooden boards inside list the Blues of every season back to 1827. The Parks Cricket Pavilion, completed in 1881, was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson, one of the most distinguished architects of his generation.
RCB Coach Andy Flower Fined For IPL Code Of Conduct Breach
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has been fined 15 per cent of his applicable match fee for breaching Level 1 of the IPLs Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during the IPL 2026 match against the Mumbai Indians. IPL in its statement said, Andy was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which relates to 'use of an audible obscenity during a match' The incident occurred in 17.2 over when Andy spoke aggressively with the fourth umpire after a contentious boundary call involving Krunal Pandya. Facing AM Ghazanfar, Krunal lofted the ball towards wide long-on, where Naman Dhir took the catch near the ropes and parried it towards Tilak Varma while stepping over the boundary line. Tilak did not complete the catch and appeared to signal a six, perhaps mistaking Naman clipping one boot with the other for contact with the boundary cushions. Replays, however, showed Dhir had not touched the cushions during the effort. Krunal, who was cramping up, did not attempt a run, and the delivery eventually resulted in a dot ball. As per IPL code of conduct, Article 2.3 covers he use of words commonly known and understood to be offensive, obscene and/or profane (in any language) and which can be heard by the spectators and/or the viewing public whether by way of the stump-microphone or otherwise. This conduct may include, for example, swearing in frustration at ones own play or fortune. Andy has admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Amit Sharma. As per IPL code of conduct, Article 2.3 covers he use of words commonly known and understood to be offensive, obscene and/or profane (in any language) and which can be heard by the spectators and/or the viewing public whether by way of the stump-microphone or otherwise. This conduct may include, for example, swearing in frustration at ones own play or fortune. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With the loss, Mumbai Indians became the second team after Lucknow Super Giants to be eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. Article Source: IANS
Taj Nehar Returns as Bangladesh Name Squad for Womens T20 World Cup 2026 in England
Bangladesh's cricket board announced on Sunday that star batter Taj Nehar was back in the squad for the women's T20 World Cup in England and Wales, with Nigar Sultana leading the 15-member team. Bangladesh depart for Edinburgh on May 25 for a tri-series against Scotland and then the Netherlands before travelling to Loughborough for the official warm-up matches. Pacer Sharmin Sultana, who featured in the last home T20I series against Sri Lanka, has been left out of the team with Nehar taking her spot. The side includes two specialist pacers in Marufa Akter and Fariha Islam Trisna, with Ritu Moni as part-time medium bowler. Chief selector Sajjad Ahmed set a target of three wins from five group stage matches. In the World Cup we have five matches excluding the two practice matches. Among those five, we hope to win three, Sajjad told reporters after the announcement. Our targets are Netherlands, then Pakistan, South Africa -- we are working very hard on those three. The chief selector also acknowledged a lack of pace bowling depth. We don't have many pacers in our pipeline. Most of the time, the important ones get injured at crucial moments. We have two pace bowlers -- Fariha Islam Trisna and Marufa Akter -- with Ritu Moni as our third pacer, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (captain), Nahida Akter (vice captain), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar.
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No Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood As Australia Name Squads For Pakistan & Bangladesh White-ball Tour
Cricket World Cup: Experienced quicks Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will all sit out the upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh as Australia called up a host of fresh faces for the tour starting later this month. Australia called up captain of their recent ICC Men's Under 19 Cricket World Cup campaign Ollie Peake and uncapped all-rounder Liam Scott for the three matches against Pakistan that commence on May 30. Mitchell Marsh will captain the Aussies in all white-ball fixtures against Pakistan and Bangladesh as the build up continues to next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, while there is no room for veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell in the T20I squad as young batter Joel Davies earns a call-up for the T20Is against Bangladesh in June. The pace duo Riley Meredith and Billy Stanlake among the players winning a recall for the Pakistan leg of the tour. ODI captain Cummins, Hazlewood and Starc will not feature in either Pakistan or Bangladesh. After returning from respective injures during the ongoing Indian Premier League, the pace trio will now switch their focus to building up their red-ball workloads ahead of August's two-Test home series against Bangladesh, as per cricket.com.au. Players whose teams are likely to feature in the IPL playoffs will miss the three-match ODI series in Pakistan that gets underway on May 30, with the finals of lucrative Indian T20 tournament scheduled to run from May 26-31. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett and Ben Dwarshuis (all Punjab Kings) will join the squad in Bangladesh ahead of that three-match ODI series once their IPL commitments have concluded. Matthew Short retained his spot in the ODI squad to face Pakistan but has been left out of the Bangladesh leg as Head, Connolly, Bartlett and Dwarshuis return. Australia ODI squad for Pakistan: Mitchell Marsh(c), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa Australia ODI squad for Bangladesh: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa Australia T20I squad for Bangladesh: Mitchell Marsh(c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa Pakistan series schedule: First ODI: May 30, Rawalpindi Second ODI: June 2, Lahore Third ODI: June 4, Lahore Bangladesh series schedule: First ODI: June 9, Dhaka Second ODI: June 11, Dhaka Third ODI: June 14, Dhaka First T20I: June 17, Chattogram Third ODI: June 14, Dhaka Also Read: Live Cricket Score Third T20I: June 21, Chattogram Article Source: IANS
Australia Drop Glenn Maxwell, Hand Debuts to Teen Sensation Oliver Peake and Liam Scott
Up-and-coming 19-year-old batsman Oliver Peake and all-rounder Liam Scott were on Monday given their first call-ups to Australia's white-ball squads, but veteran T20 all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was left out. Australia will play three one-day internationals against Pakistan in Rawalpindi and Lahore from May 30 before travelling to Bangladesh in June for three ODIs in Dhaka and three T20s in Chattogram. ODI captain Pat Cummins and fellow fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will miss the tours to rest after playing in the IPL. Twenty20 skipper Mitchell Marsh will captain the ODI team in Cummins' absence. Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis, who were both part of the Australia squad that failed to make it out of the group stage at the T20 World Cup earlier this year, have been dropped. Peake, who has captained Australia Under-19s, will be blooded at senior level for the first time on the Pakistan leg of the tour. But he will not feature in the Bangladesh matches, when a number of senior players return after stints in the IPL, including Travis Head, Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis. The 25-year-old Scott was named in the ODI squads. Left-arm spinning all-rounder Joel Davies, 22, was named in the T20 squad for the first time. It'salways exciting to seenew playersget an opportunity to play international cricket and be a part of the national team, national selection chair George Bailey said. The blend of experienced players coupled with new or returning players will provide a nice mix for these subcontinent tours. Australia squad for Pakistan ODIs (May 30 to June 4):Mitchell Marsh(capt), Alex Carey, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Riley Meredith, Oliver Peake, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Matt Short, Billy Stanlake, Adam Zampa Australia squad for Bangladesh ODIs (June 9-14):Mitchell Marsh (capt), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Tanveer Sangha, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa Also Read: Live Cricket Score Australia squad for Bangladesh T20s (June 17-21):Mitchell Marsh(capt), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Joel Davies, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Adam Zampa
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PBKS vs DC Match 55, IPL 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction
PBKS vs DC Match 55, Cricket Tips :After a nail-biting Sunday, it is time for a new week to start in the IPL 2026. It will start with a thrilling encounter. Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals on Monday at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala at 7:30 PM IST. This is an important clash for both sides. Especially DC, who are 8th on the points table. Below them, two teams have been eliminated. If they lose this game, they will become the third team to get knocked out. PBKS are coming off three consecutive defeats, and they have slipped to fourth spot on the table. PBKS vs DC: Match Details Date : May 11, 2026 (Monday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala PBKS vs DC Live Streaming Details The live action of the PBKS vs DC clash will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website. PBKS vs DC Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 36 PBKS : 18 DC : 17 No - Result : 01 PBKS vs DC: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Dharamsala is expected to offer good assistance for the bowler. There is an expectation of rain on Monday, which will bring some moisture early on. Hence, the fat bowlers will get more out of the wicket. The conditions are expected to get better, and chasing can be a good option. PBKS vs DC Possible XIs PBKS : Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal DC : KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar PBKS vs DC Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter KL Rahul and Prabhsimran Singh are two batters who have scored the most runs for their respective teams. With their good form, they will be the ones to watch out for. Probable Best Bowler Lungi Ngidi has been in good form, and he is taking wickets at a good economy rate this season. For PBKS, Arshdeep Singh will like bowling in Dharamsala because he will get good movement. Today Match Prediction : DC have not been consistent at all and are struggling in both departments. Hence, we predict Punjab Kings to win match 55 of the IPL 2026. PBKS vs DC Match 55, IPL 2026, Today 2026 Match, PBKS vs DC 2026 Prediction, PBKS vs DC Predicted XIs, Injury Update for PBKS vs DC Match Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The predictions or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
IPL 2026: Hard Pill To Swallow, Says Suryakumar Yadav After RCB End MIs Campaign
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Stand-in Mumbai Indians skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted his side fell short in key moments after their heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Sunday ended MIs campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Defending 166 on a challenging surface, Mumbai pushed the contest to the final ball before RCB escaped with a dramatic win. Reflecting on the defeat, Suryakumar felt the batting innings lacked the extra cushion required on such a difficult pitch. I think we were 10-15 runs short. We can say the wrong timing of wickets (while batting). Naman and Tilak batted beautifully and showed character, he said after the loss. After early blows from Bhuvneshwar Kumar had reduced Mumbai to 28/3, Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir rebuilt the innings impressively. Naman struck a fluent 47 while Tilak anchored the innings with a composed 57, helping MI recover to 166/7 after a difficult start. Suryakumar Yadav also reserved special praise for young all-rounder Raj Bawa, who nearly defended 15 runs in a tense final over before RCB sealed victory off the last ball. I think he had been practising that (death bowling) really well, and he was a completely different all-rounder this year. Almost pulled it off for us, he said. The final over swung dramatically between both sides, with Bawa conceding crucial extras before dismissing Romario Shepherd and then being hit for a decisive six by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Despite the defeat, Suryakumar backed the youngsters temperament under pressure. Mumbai also produced several notable moments in the field, including Tilak Varmas outstanding relay effort near the boundary during Krunal Pandyas innings. Though the catch opportunity eventually resulted in confusion and no dismissal, Suryakumar appreciated Tilaks commitment in the field. I think these are the things you practice a lot with the fielding. The way Tilak came back and took the catch again showed that he wanted to do something special. Part of the game, he said. The stand-in captain also praised Corbin Bosch for his impactful spell that kept Mumbai alive deep into the chase. Bosch picked up four wickets, including the crucial dismissals of Rajat Patidar, Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, and Tim David. Very proud of the way he (Bosch) bowled in the Power-play and in all phases, Suryakumar added. I think these are the things you practice a lot with the fielding. The way Tilak came back and took the catch again showed that he wanted to do something special. Part of the game, he said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think we can just try and play this game because we love it. Though we are not used to being in this position often. Hard pill to swallow. Hopefully, we will come back well next year, he mentioned. Article Source: IANS
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Shahbaz Ahmed Bags 12.20 Lakh Bid As Franchises Spend Big In Mens Auction Of Bengal T20 League
The Bengal T20 League: Shahbaz Ahmed (12.2L), Abishek Porel (10.40L), and Mukesh Kumar (9.60L) emerged among the top picks as the Bengal T20 League successfully concluded its first-ever Mens Player Auction, as all eight franchises built their squads through strategic bidding ahead of the upcoming season. During the auction, the teams strategically assembled their squads for the new edition of the league, while top star Akash Deep (3L) is still available to be picked as he is currently in rehab, and will participate based on his fitness. The Bengal T20 League ushered in a new chapter for Bengal cricket with the successful conclusion of its first-ever Mens Player Auction, where all eight franchises aggressively built their squads through high-value bids, strategic RTM calls, and targeted investments across categories. With a collective purse of 4.08 crore available, franchises went all out to secure some of Bengals leading domestic names and rising prospects, with Shahbaz Ahmed emerging as the biggest pick of the auction after being retained by Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers for 12.20 lakh through the RTM route. Marquee players, including Abhishek Porel (10.40L - Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers), Mukesh Kumar (9.60L (RTM) - Sobisco Smashers Malda), Akash Deep (3L (RTM) - Servotech Siliguri Strikers), and several emerging youngsters, also attracted strong interest as teams finalised their core combinations ahead of the upcoming season. The auction also marked the addition of Novus Purulia Royals as the newest franchise in the competition, joining Adamas Howrah Warriors, Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers, Murshidabad Kings & Kueens, Rashmi Medinipur Wizards, Servotech Siliguri Strikers, Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers, and Sobisco Smashers Malda. The Mens Auction featured players across five categories: A+, A, B, U19, and U16, reinforcing the leagues continued emphasis on building a strong cricketing ecosystem in Bengal through a blend of experienced performers, domestic talent, and emerging young cricketers. Shahbaz Ahmed emerged as the top pick from the A+ category after being retained through RTM by Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers for 12.20 lakh, while franchises engaged in competitive bidding to secure a strong mix of batters, bowlers, all-rounders, and developmental prospects. The inclusion of the U16 category continues to underline the leagues long-term commitment towards identifying and nurturing the next generation of cricketing talent from Bengal. Speaking about the first-ever auction, CAB President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly said, At this stage we are at the auction, and I think it has been very exciting. It was introduced this year, and I think all of the team owners and the coaches enjoyed it because it allows them to get whichever player they want. It was a good tournament last year, and it will be very competitive. Like every other tournament, it gets better and better with time, and hopefully, the players will get adjusted, they will play good cricket, and the tournament will be beneficial for them. So, from that point of view, this tournament is created all around India, not just in Bengal. Top 10 picks from Bengal T20 League Mens Auction: Shahbaz Ahmed (31 years) - 12.20L (RTM) - Shrachi Tribes Rarh Tigers Abishek Porel (23 years) - 10.40L - Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Mukesh Kumar (32 years) - 9.60L (RTM) - Sobisco Smashers Malda Sudip Kumar Gharami (27 years) - 9.40L - Novus Purulia Royals Yuvraj Deepak Keswani (25 years) - 8.60 L - Novus Purulia Royals Saksham Chaudhary (26 years) - 8.40 L - Murshidabad Kings Writtick Chatterjee (33 years) - 8.20L - Adamas Howrah Warriors Sayan Ghosh (33 years) - 8L (RTM) - Lux Shyam Kolkata Tigers Karan Lal (25 years) - 8L - Servotech Siliguri Strikers Easwaran Abhimanyu (30 years) - 8 L - Sobisco Smashers Malda Karan Lal (25 years) - 8L - Servotech Siliguri Strikers Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rohit (16 years) - 5.20 L - Novus Purulia Royals Article Source: IANS
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IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Says RCB Executed Plans Well On Raipurs tricky Wicket After 4-fer Against MI
Indian Premier League: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pace spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited careful planning and disciplined execution after his superb four-wicket spell helped restrict the Mumbai Indians to 166/7 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash in Raipur on Sunday. Bhuvneshwar, who removed Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, finished with figures of 4/23 in four overs and once again proved decisive with the new ball on a surface that offered variable bounce and movement. Reflecting on the conditions after the innings, the veteran seamer admitted the pitch remained difficult to read throughout the innings. Honestly, it was a tricky wicket. It looks like you're going to have a good time as a bowler. The next ball goes for a boundary. So yes, it was a tricky wicket, but we did well, he said after the innings. RCB opted to bowl first after winning the toss, and Bhuvneshwar immediately made an impact by dismissing Rickelton in the opening over before returning to remove Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in quick succession. Mumbai, who had raced to 22 in the second over through Rohits aggressive strokeplay against Josh Hazlewood, suddenly found themselves in deep trouble at 28/3. Bhuvneshwar revealed that the team had discussed specific strategies before the game and was pleased with how accurately they were carried out on the field, as he said, We had a few plans going into the match. Before the match, we planned a few things, and we executed them really well. The experienced pacer also opened up on the thinking behind Rohit Sharmas dismissal, explaining how he anticipated the MI openers intent to attack by stepping out of the crease. I was thinking that I was being proactive. I was thinking Rohit might step out, the way he played for me in the past. So I thought that he might step out and bowl that ball, he stated. Rohit eventually edged a cleverly disguised knuckleball behind after a brisk 22-run knock, while Suryakumar Yadav departed for a first-ball duck after edging to Virat Kohli at slip. Speaking about his approach against Suryakumar, Bhuvneshwar said simplicity proved effective on a surface where hard lengths created uncertainty for batters. And again, SKY was new in the crease. I wanted to bowl the normal length ball, and that worked. Asked whether the hard length was the ideal delivery on the Raipur pitch, Bhuvneshwar agreed the conditions made that approach particularly effective. He said, Probably yes, if it's working for you, then it's the best ball for sure. But you know, the way the wicket behaved, I think length ball is the best ball to bowl today. Speaking about his approach against Suryakumar, Bhuvneshwar said simplicity proved effective on a surface where hard lengths created uncertainty for batters. And again, SKY was new in the crease. I wanted to bowl the normal length ball, and that worked. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It was a tricky wicket, but the advantage we might have is that there's going to be dew from the first ball. The batsmen who timed the ball batted well then, rather than those who tried to muscle the ball. I think that's going to be the key for us. I'm backing my batsmen to chase this down, he mentioned. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Picks 4-23, But Tilaks Fifty Takes MI To 166/7 Against RCB
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: A vintage new-ball spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and a composed half-century by Tilak Varma defined contrasting phases of the Mumbai Indians innings as they posted 166/7 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Sunday. After RCB skipper Rajat Patidar opted to bowl first on a surface with visible cracks and uneven bounce, Bhuvneshwar exploited the conditions brilliantly to leave Mumbai reeling inside the Power-play. The veteran seamer struck in the very first over when Ryan Rickelton miscued an attempted lofted drive to mid-off, setting the tone for a disciplined opening burst. Mumbai briefly counterattacked through Rohit Sharma, who took on Josh Hazlewood with two sixes and a boundary in an 18-run second over. Rohit looked intent on disrupting RCBs lengths, but Bhuvneshwar responded with experience and variation. A clever knuckleball induced a thick edge from Rohit for 22, before Suryakumar Yadavs much-anticipated return lasted just one ball as he edged to Virat Kohli at first slip. From 22/1, MI suddenly slipped to 28/3, with Bhuvneshwar narrowly missing out on a hat-trick. On a tricky batting surface where stroke-making never appeared straightforward, Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir steadied the innings with a valuable rebuilding partnership. The pair rotated strike smartly through the middle overs while punishing the occasional loose delivery. Tilak looked assured against spin, especially while taking on Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, while Naman used the pace of the ball effectively, square of the wicket. RCBs fielding, however, briefly let Mumbai off the hook. Tilak survived a regulation chance at mid-wicket when Suyash Sharma failed to hold onto a top edge, and a misfield from Romario Shepherd handed away another boundary. The missed opportunities allowed MI to gradually regain momentum. Naman, who mixed innovation with controlled aggression, appeared set for a half-century before Rasikh Salam Dar produced a crucial breakthrough in the 13th over. The pacer deceived him with a skiddy back-of-a-length delivery that crashed into the stumps, ending a fighting 47 off 32 balls. Tilak continued to anchor the innings from the other end and brought up a well-crafted fifty with a late cut off Rasikh. He accelerated effectively in the death overs, including a towering slog sweep against Suyash and a straight boundary off Bhuvneshwar, but his dismissal in the 18th over proved a major turning point. Attempting a scoop against Bhuvneshwar, Tilak dragged the ball back onto his stumps for a 42-ball 57. Bhuvneshwar finished with outstanding figures of 4-23, becoming only the second bowler after Harshal Patel to register six three-wicket hauls in a single IPL season. RCB also closed the innings strongly through Hazlewood and Rasikh, restricting Mumbai to just 31 runs in the final five overs. Given the challenging nature of the Raipur surface, though, Mumbai will still believe their total could prove competitive. Bhuvneshwar finished with outstanding figures of 4-23, becoming only the second bowler after Harshal Patel to register six three-wicket hauls in a single IPL season. RCB also closed the innings strongly through Hazlewood and Rasikh, restricting Mumbai to just 31 runs in the final five overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians 166/7 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 57, Naman Dhir 47; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-23, Romario Shepherd 1-18) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Article Source: IANS
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IPL 2026: I Just Wanted To Bat According To The Situation And The Ball, Says Urvil On 13-ball Fifty
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings top-order batter Urvil Patel said he kept his approach simple while blazing his way to a recordequalling 13ball halfcentury against Lucknow Super Giants in the sides five-wicket win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Urvils knock of 65 off 23 balls, studded with eight sixes and two fours, set the tone for CSKs successful chase of 204 and lifted them to fifth spot on the points table. He now shares the record for IPLs fastest fifty with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who claimed the record on his way to making 98 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. With chants of Urvil! Urvil! reverberating in the electrified stands at Chepauk, Urvil Patel pulled off a touching gesture by taking out a note from his pocket that read, This is for you, Dad, along with some lines in Gujarati. His knock also helped CSK pull off a chase above 180 for the first time since 2019. There was nothing in my mind, but I just wanted to bat according to the situation and the ball. The coach just told me to maintain a stable base and then hit; I did the same. Rutu said the wicket was low and to be ready for it. He didn't tell me much; he just let me play my game, Urvil said after the match ended. Player of the Match Jamie Overton, who picked 3-36, including a blistering Josh Inglis, and caused LSG's innings to slow down, said discipline was key to his performance. It felt good. A bit tight at the end. Nice to get over the line and get another two points. I think it was just doing what I've been doing well. Just keep hitting the top of the stumps and trying to make them hit good balls off the top of the stumps. Nice to get a sort of strangle from the leg-side. Nice to get a couple of wickets and obviously to get Josh out at that point was crucial, he said. He credited his work with CSK bowling coach Eric Simons for refining his action and adapting to Indian conditions. All the time I work with Eric (Simons) - for me, my action, I did it a couple of times today, where I fall off and bowl a couple down the leg side. That's just sort of how I do things. It's definitely been a big work since coming this year. Even in the World Cup, it's just trying to clean up everything. I think working out how to bowl over in India is very different from bowling everywhere else in the world, he said. He credited his work with CSK bowling coach Eric Simons for refining his action and adapting to Indian conditions. All the time I work with Eric (Simons) - for me, my action, I did it a couple of times today, where I fall off and bowl a couple down the leg side. That's just sort of how I do things. Also Read: Live Cricket Score As long as you can control what you can and that's hitting top of stumps and smashing my errors, then the rest of it is out of my control and just trying to keep it as simple as I can, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: In T20 Cricket, The Fielding Standards Have To Be Up There, Says LSG Skipper Pant
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant admitted his sides fielding lapses proved costly as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) held their nerve to chase down 204 and hand the visitors a fivewicket defeat in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. Though LSG took the game to the final over, their drops of Urvil Patel (on 62) and Prashant Veer (twice on nine) hurt them, with the side now starting at the possibility of being the first team to be eliminated from IPL 2026. Definitely. I think it was a great game. Everything was coming out nicely. We knew we were going to put enough pressure on in the power play because when you practice like that, that's the kind of cricket you look forward to. But at the same time, I feel like there was enough time. In T20 cricket, the fielding standards have to be up there. Too many catches were dropped, and as you said, it's difficult to put it on just one thing. But a lot of character shown to come back from there was really good (on Urvil's knock), Pant said after the match ended. Pant also praised Urvils explosive record 13-ball fifty for CSK, which mirrored Josh Ingliss powerplay assault while making a blistering 85 for LSG. That's the only thing. Urvil played a fantastic, unbelievable knock like Inglis for us. We knew in the power play, someone had to take that charge, and that's what Inglis did for us. For CSK, it was Urvil. But at the same time, the team showed a lot of character. Definitely some areas where we can work out, but kudos to CSK. They held on to their nerves better than we, he remarked. Pant also praised Urvils explosive record 13-ball fifty for CSK, which mirrored Josh Ingliss powerplay assault while making a blistering 85 for LSG. That's the only thing. Urvil played a fantastic, unbelievable knock like Inglis for us. We knew in the power play, someone had to take that charge, and that's what Inglis did for us. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Pant also defended his decision-making in terms of choosing bowlers in the final overs. That came to my mind (on using Shahbaz Ahmed in the final over), but two lefties batting, it was a tough call to have. You've got to back someone who can just go over us, and again, as Markram has for a lot of times for us in the past years, also, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Overton, Urvil power CSK to fifth spot with third straight win
CSK chased down their first 200-plus target since 2018 and one of their future stars announced himself with a 13-ball fifty
Ruturaj Gaikwad thrilled after CSK chase 204 to beat LSG in IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed delight after his side pulled off a rare 200-plus chase, saying he was pleased to hunt down 204 after beating Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets in a highscoring Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Sundays victory, led by Urvil Patels record 13-ball fifty, marked CSKs first successful pursuit of a score above 180 since 2019 and lifted them to fifth spot on the points table, after completing the chase with four balls to spare. Yes (got too close), but at the end, chasing 200, when you start the innings, it will always go to the 18th or the 19th or the 20th over. We started really well in the Power-play, but it was a bit tacky for a new batter to just go in and play the shots. But it's important that we get the job done. It's been a while since we chased 200, so good to chase it, Gaikwad said after the match ended, in the post-match presentation ceremony. He also praised his bowlers, led by Jamie Overtons three-fer, for pulling things back after LSGs flying start, with Josh Inglis hitting a blistering 85, and revealed that a crucial message from Sanju Samson during the first strategic timeout helped galvanise the team. But after the first timeout, Sanju just came in, and he said, if we have it in us, we have to make a comeback here and try and restrict them as low as possible. So whatever around 220, it was still fine. So I think that just pumped us, everyone. And after that, it was just about getting those wickets, slowly getting into the game. So I think everyone was eager to make a comeback after the first timeout, and I feel that's the commitment or that determination really changed the course of the game. It was just about getting your bowlers right, how you can attack from one end, how you can be defensive from one end. And we thought they were very much ahead, 15, 20, or 30 runs ahead after Power-play. So we thought, let's get our best bowlers for the next three or four overs and see how it goes after that. And I think that six to ten overs, Noor and Jamie bowled really well. They just pulled it back really well, Gaikwad explained. At the same time, Gaikwad credited Inglis for hitting an explosive 85. Huge credit and hats off to Josh. I think he played some amazing shots, which we actually didn't have any answer to, and you can't quite plan for it, or you can't quite set a field for it. He just played an amazing knock. Hats off to him. Looking ahead, Gaikwad stressed the importance of good recovery, especially with CSK now set to travel to Lucknow to meet LSG in the reverse fixture on May 15. Well, some of the guys need that break. It's been hot in this side of the country, and it's humid, so it's really tough to play in this heat for 20 overs. Most of them are playing here for the first time. At the same time, Gaikwad credited Inglis for hitting an explosive 85. Huge credit and hats off to Josh. I think he played some amazing shots, which we actually didn't have any answer to, and you can't quite plan for it, or you can't quite set a field for it. He just played an amazing knock. Hats off to him. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We worked on quite a few areas this break, and I think it came off really well. Still three games to go, but it is just about keeping it simple, keeping it simple as long as possible. I know it's easy to say at times when you're under pressure or under the pump, but that's our mantra, and we are going to stick to it, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Overton, Urvil Help CSK Register Third Straight Win, Move To Fifth Spot (ld)
Chennai Super Kings: Urvil Patel hammered a breath-taking 65, including hitting the joint fastest fifty in Indian Premier League (IPL) history in just 13 balls, as Chennai Super Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets to notch their third successive win in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Sundays game also marked the first instance since 2019 that CSK successfully chased a target in excess of 180, as they moved to fifth spot in the IPL 2026 points table and pushed LSG towards elimination from the competition. Inserted into batting first on a red-soil pitch, LSG rode on Josh Ingliss blistering 85 off just 33 balls to pile up 91 runs in the Power-play before CSK bowlers, led by Jamie Overtons 3-36, pulled things back to restrict them to 203/8. In reply, CSKs chase began briskly with Sanju Samson and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad adding quick runs at the top. But once Samson fell to Digvesh Rathi, Urvil turned the contest on its head with a ferocious ball-striking assault to get his fifty in 13 balls, as CSK stormed to 97 in their own powerplay. By hitting the fastest fifty hit by a CSK batter, also his maiden IPL half-century, Urvil also equalled Yashasvi Jaiswals record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, coming in the 2023 season, and eventually finished with 65 off 23 balls, including eight sixes and two fours, coming at a strike-rate of 282.61. By the time Urvil departed after being dropped on 62 by Rathi, the rest of CSKs chase was seemingly a straightforward one. But LSG clawed back through Shahbaz Ahmeds double strike and Rathis dismissal of Dewald Brevis. By the time Avesh Khan removed Kartik Sharma, LSG tightened the equation and raised hopes of a turnaround. But Prashant Veer (18 not out) and Shivam Dube (15 not out) hung around to complete the chase with four balls to spare, including the latter hitting consecutive sixes. It also helped that LSGs fielding let them down, as two catches of Veer were grassed under pressure by Rathi and Nicholas Pooran. CSKs uphill chase began with intent as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson hit eight boundaries collectively in 3.3 overs. But Rathi had Samson dismissed when he tried to pull off a quicker delivery, and was left to see his stumps being castled. His fall brought Urvil to the crease, and for the next few minutes, 32,000 odd fans at Chepauk were left spellbound. Walking in after Samsons dismissal, Urvil tore into the LSG attack with his quick pick-up of lengths and timing his maximums with impeccable power. Urvil quickly launched Avesh Khan for three sixes in the fifth over, before smacking Rathi for three maximums and a four. The highlight of his stay at the crease came when Urvil launched Mohammed Shami for his seventh maximum over long-on to be at 48 off 11 balls. Though he managed only a single on the next ball, Urvil reached his first IPL fifty in just 13 balls, with chants of Urvil! Urvil! reverberating in the electrified stands. In a touching gesture, Urvil pulled out a note from his pocket that read, This is for you, Dad, along with some lines in Gujarati, even as the CSK dugout was full of joy. Urvils explosive start also helped CSK reclaim the record for the highest powerplay score at Chepauk via 97/1, surpassing LSGs 91 earlier in the day. Though Urvils blitzkrieg was brought to an end by a slower delivery from Shahbaz Ahmed in the tenth over, he had set the tone for a memorable evening for CSK at Chepauk. But after that, LSG fought back through the middle overs, with Shahbaz and Digvesh striking crucial blows to remove Gaikwad and Dewald Brevis. Kartik Sharma chipped in with 20 before Avesh dismissed him, leaving CSK at 169/5 in the 17th over. With the equation tightening, nervousness was felt in Chepauk, but Veer brought the nerves down by flicking Prince Yadav for six, before hitting another maximum off Avesh, apart from being dropped twice on nine. With 10 needed off the final over, Aiden Markram was handed the ball, and after two wides, Dube finished the job in style by smashing back-to-back sixes to seal victory and strengthen CSKs hopes of entering the playoffs. Previously, Inglis dominated the powerplay for LSG with a flurry of strokes, leading to ten fours and six maximums coming off his blade. But LSGs momentum dipped once the field spread, as CSKs bowlers clawed their way back. Overtons three-fer and Noor Ahmad further kept the scoring rate in check. Despite the slowdown in the middle overs, Shahbazs late cameo of 43 not out off 25 balls, capped by a six off the final delivery, lifted LSG past the 200-run mark. Inglis set the tone from the opening over, as he lofted, swept, and hammered Akeal Hosein for two fours and a six. Inglis continued to smash boundaries at will, with reverse scoops and pulls being the standout. Though Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply to Anshul Kamboj, Inglis raced to a 17-ball half-century and gave LSG their highest powerplay score of the season. After Noor had Nicholas Pooran slog-sweeping to deep mid-wicket, Inglis eventually fell for 85 off 33 balls, caught by Sanju Samson while trying to paddle off Overton, who had Rishabh Pant chopping onto his stumps in the same over. Markrams run-out and Akshat Raghuwanshis departure off Overton further added to LSGs slide, as from 91/1, they slipped to 154/6. But Shahbaz and Himmat Singh joined forces to steady LSGs innings. Shahbaz, in particular, counter-attacked with inventive strokes, striking boundaries off Overton and Mukesh Choudhary. Though Kamboj castled Himmat to bring the 50-run stand to an end and Mohammed Shami was run out for a duck, Shahbaz launched the last ball of the innings over long-on for six to take LSG past 200, which proved inadequate against a rampaging Urvil. After Noor had Nicholas Pooran slog-sweeping to deep mid-wicket, Inglis eventually fell for 85 off 33 balls, caught by Sanju Samson while trying to paddle off Overton, who had Rishabh Pant chopping onto his stumps in the same over. Markrams run-out and Akshat Raghuwanshis departure off Overton further added to LSGs slide, as from 91/1, they slipped to 154/6. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants 203/8 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 85, Shahbaz Ahmed 43 not out; Jamie Overton 3-36, Anshul Kamboj 2-47) lost to Chennai Super Kings 208/5 in 19.2 overs (Urvil Patel 65, Ruturaj Gaikwad 42; Shahbaz Ahmed 2-30, Digvesh Rathi 2-45) by five wickets Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Tim David Backs RCB To Trust Strengths, Regain Momentum Despite Back-to-back Losses
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David backed the side to stay committed to its strengths despite suffering consecutive defeats, saying the team remains focused on regaining momentum as they take on the Mumbai Indians in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash here on Sunday. RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first against MI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, the venue thats serving as the franchises new home venue for the remainder of the season. The Rajat Patidar-led side enters the contest after losses to the Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, which led to the defending champions slipping to fourth place in the standings. Speaking ahead of the match, David said the team had reflected on the recent setbacks but stressed the importance of trusting the methods that brought success earlier in the tournament. You can obviously identify shortcomings from the games, but of course, you've got to back your strengths. That's what's put us in the position of playing so well so far this season. So try and go on with a clear mind and enjoy the match, the Australian told the broadcasters ahead of the toss. The Australian batter, who has often been deployed as a finisher for RCB this season, also spoke about his preparation for high-pressure batting roles and admitted the team had limited time to assess conditions in Raipur due to rain interruptions. We had good preparation coming into this game. We hopped on a flight, and it rained all of yesterday. So a couple of unknowns going into today, but yeah, like you say, just try and be clear-minded and enjoy the game and get into a contest with the opposition, he said. David also shared his thoughts on the dimensions of the Raipur venue, joking about wanting to measure the boundaries before play began, stating, As I was walking out here, I thought I'd forgotten my golf range finder. I was going to try and give it a little zap. But the boys are talking about it being a bigger ground here. I've played here once, and I remember guys hitting into the grandstand. So, you know, if it comes out of the middle of the bat and you watch the ball closely, it's not an issue. If you start miss-hitting, then that's when it becomes an issue. With RCB still strongly placed in the race for the playoffs despite their recent slump, David said the experienced squad understands the importance of remaining focused on controllable factors rather than getting distracted by the points table. David also shared his thoughts on the dimensions of the Raipur venue, joking about wanting to measure the boundaries before play began, stating, As I was walking out here, I thought I'd forgotten my golf range finder. I was going to try and give it a little zap. But the boys are talking about it being a bigger ground here. I've played here once, and I remember guys hitting into the grandstand. So, you know, if it comes out of the middle of the bat and you watch the ball closely, it's not an issue. If you start miss-hitting, then that's when it becomes an issue. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked specifically about the boundary dimensions at one end of the ground, David responded with a light-hearted remark, saying, It looks bigger than that. But yeah, I mean, if you hit a six and it's under 70 metres, you'd be disappointed. Article Source: IANS
Mehidy Hasan Miraz takes five as Bangladesh edge ahead despite Azan Awais debut ton
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday. Pakistan made 386 all out in response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 413 in Dhaka. Bangladesh closed the day on 7-0 in their second innings to increase their lead to 34 runs, after bad light ended play with Mahmudul Hasan Joy unbeaten on two and Shadman Islam yet to score. The left-handed Azan, who resumed on 85, completed his hundred off 153 balls to become the 14th Pakistani and sixth player overall to score a century on debut against Bangladesh. He became pace bowler Taskin Ahmed's 50th Test wicket after captain Najmul Hossain Shanto caught the opener at slip. It's a very blessed feeling for me because I know it's my debut match and I performed really well for my country, a visibly moved Azan said. When I was going in to bat I was a little nervous, but I performed very well for my team. Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals but kept coming back as Abdullah Fazal, another debutant, scored 60, Salman Agha made 58 and Mohammad Rizwan chipped in with 59. Rizwan and Agha made 119 for the sixth wicket, one of three century partnerships for the visitors, before rain wiped out a large portion of the afternoon session. The pitch offered more assistance to the spinners when play resumed and Mehidy exploited the conditions to perfection, with Pakistan bowled out in 100.3 overs. Mehidy, who bowled 38 overs of his off-spin, was rewarded for his patience. On a true wicket like this, as a spinner my mindset is that I will not get help from the pitch in the first three days, Miraz said. If I bowl in good areas and the batter makes a mistake, then I have a chance of taking wickets. My job was to make sure I did not concede runs from one end. Also Read: Live Cricket Score In the second innings I will come as an attacking bowler when the ball is turning, he said.
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IPL 2026: RCB To Bowl Against MI As Both Teams Remain Unchanged
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians here at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, RCBs new home ground for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, in Raipur on Sunday. There had been uncertainty around Suryakumar Yadavs availability after he travelled home for the birth of his daughter, but he continues to lead the five-time champions in the absence of regular skipper Hardik Pandya, who continues to be monitored for a back issue. RCB arrive in Raipur looking to arrest a worrying dip in form. Consecutive defeats against GT and LSG have pushed them down to fourth place, tightening the race for the playoff spots. Phil Salt's return is timely for RCB, but concerns linger about their bowling attack, especially with Josh Hazlewood struggling recently. Rain limited team training, but a win tonight could boost their top-four position as rivals close in. Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, head into this contest with little margin for error. Placed ninth on the table, every game from here feels like a knockout fixture for MI, who will once again lean heavily on the opening partnership of Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, especially with the middle order struggling to deliver consistently this season. Historically, Mumbai have dominated this rivalry with 19 wins in 35 meetings, though RCB have had the upper hand in recent encounters. Winning the toss, RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, We will bowl first. Pretty obvious, the surface is good and pretty hard. But we will try to get them as early as possible and go on the chase. Conditions are not unfamiliar, to be honest. It's a new stadium, good supporters, and a great outfield, I would say, and everyone is looking forward to the game. We are going with the same team. Yes, we had a couple of losses, but it's important to be in the present and play on your strengths. So we will be focusing more on ourselves rather than on other teams. I don't think that there are one or two particular areas. Wherever it is. If we play in the Power-play or if we play after the Power-play, we will look to do whatever best we can do. MIs stand-in captain Suryakumar, meanwhile, said, We are pretty confident to bat first. Big ground, black soil wicket, and runs on the board will always put pressure on the other team. We are going with the same team. We have always had a good chat around the bowling. It's harsh on the bowlers. We keep trying to improve and get better each day. Playing XIs: Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar Impact substitutes: Devdutt Padikkal, Jordan Cox, Mangesh Yadav, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact substitutes: Raghu Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: CSKs Urvil Patel Lights Up Chepauk With Joint Fastest Fifty In Tournaments History
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings top-order batter Urvil Patel produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting by smashing a half-century off just 13 balls to equal the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history during the ongoing clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Through his knock of 65 off 23 balls, laced with two fours and eight sixes at a strike-rate of 282.6, Urvil matched Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had achieved the milestone in 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2023 season. The right-hander was unstoppable from the outset and sent the Chepauk crowd into a frenzy, as he also set a new record for the fastest fifty ever hit by a CSK batter in the IPL. Urvil has also become the first batter in IPLs history to smash six sixes within the first eight balls of an innings. Coming in to bat after Sanju Samsons dismissal, Urvil quickly launched Avesh Khan for three sixes in the fifth over, before smacking Digvesh Rathi for three maximums and a four. The highlight of his stay at the crease came when Patel, on 48 off 11 balls, launched Mohammed Shami for his seventh maximum highlighting that most of his big hits came on the back of picking the length of bad deliveries early, ferocious bat speed, and sheer power. Urvil has also become the first batter in IPLs history to smash six sixes within the first eight balls of an innings. Coming in to bat after Sanju Samsons dismissal, Urvil quickly launched Avesh Khan for three sixes in the fifth over, before smacking Digvesh Rathi for three maximums and a four. Also Read: Live Cricket Score His explosive start also helped CSK reclaim the record for the highest powerplay score at Chepauk via 97/1, surpassing LSGs 91 earlier in the day. Though Urvils blitzkrieg was brought to an end by a slower delivery from Shahbaz Ahmed in the tenth over, he has set the tone for a memorable evening for CSK at Chepauk. Article Source: IANS
Urvil Patel equals record for IPL's fastest fifty
The CSK batter scored a 13-ball fifty against Lucknow Super Giants in Chennai
IPL 2026: Purple Cap Holder Anshul Kamboj Backs CSK To Chase 204 Against LSG
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings pacer and Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Purple Cap holder Anshul Kamboj expressed confidence in his sides ability to chase down Lucknow Super Giants total of 203, describing the pitch at Chepauk as slightly slow but with good bounce. Its quite a good wicket. Its a slightly slow wicket, but the bounce is good, and the ball is coming on nicely, so we can chase this. It definitely feels like it will play similarly throughout the innings. It wont become much slower because the bounce is good, so there should not be too much difficulty. I think this score is chaseable, Kamboj said to broadcasters at the innings break. LSG had raced away in the Power-play courtesy Josh Ingliss explosive 85 off 33 balls, but CSKs bowlers pulled things back in the middle overs. Noor Ahmad (1-24) and Jamie Overton (3-36) applied the brakes, while Kamboj, despite being expensive, took out Mitchell Marsh and Himmat Singh to take his IPL 2026 wickets tally to 19 scalps in 11 games at an average of 19.21 and an economy rate of 9.20. Reflecting on the turnaround by CSK bowlers in the middle overs, Kamboj said, Yes, it was a good comeback. When you go for runs in the first five overs, then maintaining control in the remaining phases and coming back well is important. LSG had raced away in the Power-play courtesy Josh Ingliss explosive 85 off 33 balls, but CSKs bowlers pulled things back in the middle overs. Noor Ahmad (1-24) and Jamie Overton (3-36) applied the brakes, while Kamboj, despite being expensive, took out Mitchell Marsh and Himmat Singh to take his IPL 2026 wickets tally to 19 scalps in 11 games at an average of 19.21 and an economy rate of 9.20. Also Read: Live Cricket Score CSK, the five-time champions, have not successfully chased a target in excess of 180 in the IPL since 2019. But a successful pursuit of it would take them to 12 points and strengthen their push for a playoff spot. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Inglis Makes 85 As LSG Reach 203/8 Despite A Fightback From CSK Bowlers
Lucknow Super Giants: Josh Inglis smashed a blistering 85 off just 33 balls to power Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 203/8 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter dominated the Power-play with a flurry of strokes, leading to ten fours and six maximums coming off his blade, and ensured LSG made the most of the fielding restrictions in the power-play, where they amassed 91 runs their highest score in the six-over phase in this season. But LSGs momentum dipped once the field spread, as CSKs bowlers clawed their way back. Noor Ahmad picked 1-24, while Jamie Overtons 3-36 further kept the scoring rate in check. Despite the slowdown in the middle overs, Shahbaz Ahmeds late cameo of 43 not out off 25 balls, capped by a six off the final delivery, lifted LSG past the 200-run mark. With a solid total on board, LSG have set themselves up for a strong chance to dictate terms in the second half of the game. Pushed into batting first on the red soil pitch, Inglis set the tone from the opening over, as he lofted, swept, and hammered Akeal Hosein for two fours and a six. Inglis continued to smash boundaries at will, with reverse scoops and pulls being the standout. Though Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply to Anshul Kamboj, Inglis raced to a 17-ball half-century and gave LSG their highest powerplay score of the season. After Noor had Nicholas Pooran slog-sweeping to deep mid-wicket, Inglis eventually fell for 85 off 33 balls, caught by Sanju Samson while trying to paddle off Overton, who had Rishabh Pant chopping onto his stumps in the same over. Aiden Markrams run-out added to LSGs slide, and Akshat Raghuwanshis departure off Overton further dented their momentum. From 91/1, LSG slipped to 154/6, but Shahbaz and Himmat Singh steadied the innings. Shahbaz, in particular, counter-attacked with inventive strokes, striking boundaries off Overton and Mukesh Choudhary. Though Kamboj castled Himmat to bring the 50-run stand to an end and Mohammed Shami was run out for a duck, Shahbaz launched the last ball of the innings over long-on for six to take LSG past 200. After Noor had Nicholas Pooran slog-sweeping to deep mid-wicket, Inglis eventually fell for 85 off 33 balls, caught by Sanju Samson while trying to paddle off Overton, who had Rishabh Pant chopping onto his stumps in the same over. Aiden Markrams run-out added to LSGs slide, and Akshat Raghuwanshis departure off Overton further dented their momentum. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Lucknow Super Giants 203/8 in 20 overs (Josh Inglis 85, Shahbaz Ahmed 43 not out; Jamie Overton 3-36, Anshul Kamboj 2-47) against Chennai Super Kings Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: When And Where To Watch PBKS Vs DC, Know All Details
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Their campaign in trouble after three successive defeats, the Punjab Kings will clash with the Delhi Capitals in the match number 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala on Monday. Punjab began their campaign in dominant fashion, winning six of their opening seven matches and emerging as one of the strongest sides in the tournament. However, their momentum has faded in recent weeks, with Shreyas Iyers men suffering three consecutive defeats. As the playoff battle heats up, PBKS will be desperate to halt the slide and strengthen their chances of securing a top-four finish. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals find themselves staring at an early exit from the competition. With only four wins from 11 matches, the Capitals have struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season. Even if they win all their remaining fixtures, they can only finish with a maximum of 14 points, leaving their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. To make matters worse, DC have managed just one victory in their last six outings, and their recent run of poor performances has likely dented the teams confidence heading into this crucial clash. When: Monday, May 11, 7:30 PM IST Where: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala Where to watch: The PBKS vs DC match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Squads: Where to watch: The PBKS vs DC match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod (wicketkeeper), Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, Vishal Nishad Article Source: IANS
Professional Tennis Players Association: Reilly Opelka has added his voice to the growing debate over prize-money distribution in professional tennis, publicly questioning how revenue from the sports biggest tournaments is allocated among players. The American player weighed in on social media during ongoing discussions about financial structures in tennis ahead of the French Open, responding to an Instagram post by renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou. Mouratoglous post focused on the percentage of Grand Slam revenues returned to players compared to ATP and WTA Tour events, a subject that has dominated conversations among top players during the ongoing Italian Open 2026 in Rome. If youre not top 50, you net more as a teaching pro in South Florida, Opelka wrote in the comments section of Mouratoglous post. The 28-year-old American also echoed concerns raised this week by players including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Aryna Sabalenka regarding the percentage of tournament revenues distributed to competitors. Tennis is the ultimate meritocracy. We dont need government grants; we need transparency. The fact that the USTA, LTA, FFT, and TA are all non-profits should tell you everything you need to know. Im always sceptical of organisations without direct market accountability. If the players are the product and only receive 14% of revenues, where is the money going? Opelka continued. The comments came in response to Mouratoglous broader criticism of the sports financial structure. The veteran coach argued that Grand Slam tournaments return a significantly lower share of their revenue to players than regular tour events. This year, the winner of Roland Garros will win 2.8 million euros. The one who loses in the first round loses 87,000 euros. Its difficult to understand for the fans that players who make so much money want more, and I can get that. The real question is not how much money they make. The real question is, how is the money distributed? What the players complain about is the fact that the governing bodies are not giving back a high percentage of the money they make, Mouratoglou said. He also highlighted the challenges faced by lower-ranked players trying to sustain professional careers. The problem that I see also is that most of the money the governing bodies are giving back is going to a very, very small proportion of players. Its not normal that in a sport like tennis, a guy whos ranked 150 in the world cannot make a living. This is completely a scandal, he added. Opelkas opinion carries additional significance given his involvement in the Professional Tennis Players Associations ongoing legal battle against the tennis governing bodies. The American is among the co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed in 2025 against the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, alleging restrictions on player earnings and other anti-competitive practices. Earlier this year, Opelka testified in a Manhattan federal court that ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi had indirectly warned him about possible financial consequences if he refused to withdraw from the case. According to reports, Opelka claimed he was told he could lose pension benefits and face major legal costs. The ATP denied those allegations, though the court allowed the testimony to remain on record. Opelkas opinion carries additional significance given his involvement in the Professional Tennis Players Associations ongoing legal battle against the tennis governing bodies. The American is among the co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed in 2025 against the ATP, WTA, ITF, and ITIA, alleging restrictions on player earnings and other anti-competitive practices. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The issue of prize-money distribution has increasingly become a major talking point across the tour, with several leading players, including Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, weighing in over the past week as attention now shifts toward upcoming announcements about the Wimbledon Championships prize money. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Suryakumar Yadav Arrives In Raipur Ahead Of MIs Clash Against RCB
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Star batter Suryakumar Yadav has arrived in Raipur and joined the Mumbai Indians squad in hours before their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes place at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in the evening. Suryakumar and his wife, Devisha Shetty, welcomed their daughter Riddhima on May 7 and it led to doubts over whether he would join MI for their clash against RCB. Surya Dada arrives in Raipur, wrote MI on their social media accounts on Sunday. At the Mumbai airport, before leaving for Raipur, Suryakumar was seen distributing sweets to media persons to celebrate the birth of his daughter. Yeh lo, aap log khaana yeh (Have this, you guys please eat it), he said, while handing out boxes of sweets in a generous gesture that quickly went viral on social media. Suryakumar, who captained India to winning 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, has endured a lean run in IPL 2026, scoring just 195 runs from 10 matches. Despite that, his presence is crucial as MI face RCB in a contest that is crucial in deciding their playoffs hopes, with the five-time winners at ninth place with just three victories. At the Mumbai airport, before leaving for Raipur, Suryakumar was seen distributing sweets to media persons to celebrate the birth of his daughter. Yeh lo, aap log khaana yeh (Have this, you guys please eat it), he said, while handing out boxes of sweets in a generous gesture that quickly went viral on social media. Also Read: Live Cricket Score After the clash against RCB in Raipur, MI will head to Dharamsala for the May 14 clash against Punjab Kings, and is followed by a trip to the Eden Gardens to face Kolkata Knight Riders on May 20. MI will wrap up their league stage engagements with a day game against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on May 24. Article Source: IANS
'We Will Do Our Best To Put A Smile On Fans 'faces,' Says Karthik Ahead Of MI Clash
Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International: Batting coach Dinesh Karthik has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to bounce back strongly against Mumbai Indians (MI), saying the team remains confident in its processes despite suffering two consecutive defeats in the tournament and will do its best to bring smiles to the fans' faces. RCB will be playing their first match at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Sunday; however, despite a new ground, Karthik said the team atmosphere remains positive and focused on adapting better to challenging situations. For a long time we have been playing in Chinnaswamy, and now we have come to a new city which we embrace as our own in Raipur, Karthik said in a video released by RCB on X. So far, the messaging has been very straightforward. We are very confident with what we are doing as a process, and in this tournament, there is always an odd hiccup. It's important that you deal with it in a positive way, he added. RCB head into the high-profile encounter looking to recover from back-to-back losses, with questions being raised over the teams consistency in pressure moments. However, Karthik stressed that both the batters and bowlers have responded well to the team managements approach. As we have discussed so far with the batters and the bowlers, the messaging has been simple, they are very understanding, and they understand sometimes tough situations you need to assess and adapt, which they have done quite nicely, he said. The former India wicketkeeper-batter also acknowledged the unwavering support of RCB fans and promised an entertaining performance against MI. As always, I know how passionate RCB fans are. 12th man army, I am sure you are going to bring all the love and support you have got, and it's going to be a great evening, Karthik said. And we will do our best to put a smile on your face and play a brand of cricket that you love watching, he added. As always, I know how passionate RCB fans are. 12th man army, I am sure you are going to bring all the love and support you have got, and it's going to be a great evening, Karthik said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the other side, the five-time champions Mumbai Indians come into the game with renewed confidence after securing their third win of the season. They defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring encounter. They are currently placed in ninth position with six points in ten matches, and it will be a do-or-die game for the team, as if they lose against RCB, then they will become the first team to get eliminated. Article Source: IANS
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IPL 2026: CSK Peaking At The Perfect Time, Says Assistant Bowling Coach Sriram
Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram said the side is now peaking at the perfect time in IPL 2026, adding that the relaxed atmosphere in the camp remains unchanged regardless of results. A win for CSK, ranked sixth in points table with ten points, over Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday afternoon will help them strengthen their chances of entering the playoffs. I think the last few days in the IPL have taught us that winning and losing are just parts of the game. CSK's speciality is that regardless of the result, the team atmosphere and environment remain the same. We stay relaxed, but continue to work hard. We have learned a lot. The season started a bit slowly for us, but weve picked up momentum since then. As we head into the latter part of the tournament, I feel we are heading in the right direction. We are hitting our peak at the perfect time, Sriram said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters. Acknowledging the challenges posed by every opponent in the ten-team competition, Sriram added, Every team in the IPL is a challenge; they all bring their own unique threats. We have to be ready for every game and stay fully prepared. He (captain Ruturaj Gaikwad) has learned and improved immensely. You can see a significant difference between his approach in the first game compared to now. Hes getting better with every match, and the more time he spends in the role, the better he will become. Acknowledging the challenges posed by every opponent in the ten-team competition, Sriram added, Every team in the IPL is a challenge; they all bring their own unique threats. We have to be ready for every game and stay fully prepared. He (captain Ruturaj Gaikwad) has learned and improved immensely. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Injuries are unfortunately a part of the game. The great thing is that our bench strength has been fantastic, the backup players have stepped up and delivered. So far, so good. We take it one game at a time. The road ahead is always about the next immediate challenge. Slow and steady is the way forward. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Win Over RCB Really Boosted Morale In The LSG Dressing Room, Says Markram
Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants batter Aiden Markram said the morale in the camp has received a timely lift after their nine-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding that hopes are high of them backing this up with another win over Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Everything is going well. Were just cracking on; you eventually find that rhythm and routine. It was great to get a win the other evening - it really boosted morale in the dressing room. Hopefully, we can back that up with another strong performance today, Markram said in a pre-game chat with the broadcasters. Markram, who captains South Africa in T20Is, highlighted the demands of batting in different positions, as hes moved between opening and batting in the middle order for bottom-placed LSG in the ongoing season. I think it depends on your specific role. My goal is to maximize scoring and understand my position in the middle. In this format, the requirements can change from ball to ball or over to over, and you have to be aware of that. If youre in the middle order, you have to be quite fluid to ensure you complete the job for the team. The tricky thing is that shots that work at the top can often get you caught in the middle overs. Personally, I try to look for more space toward the back end of my innings and find unique ways to find gaps through the middle, he added. Markram stressed the importance of flexibility in approach when batting at different positions in the shortest format. Everyones approach is a bit different - some guys like to stay in the crease and find gaps, others like to use their feet. For me, it's about hitting those pockets and running hard. The tricky thing is that shots that work at the top can often get you caught in the middle overs. Personally, I try to look for more space toward the back end of my innings and find unique ways to find gaps through the middle, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the challenges of switching roles, Markram added, Look, youd much rather be on the field playing than missing out, so I see it through that lens. Whatever the role, you just try to give it a crack and play according to your strengths. I try not to overthink it; while the roles differ, theyre all challenges Im excited to take on. Article Source: IANS
IPL 2026: Unchanged CSK Elect To Bowl First Against LSG, Inglis, Avesh Included
Chennai Super Kings: An unchanged Chennai Super Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in match 53 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday. A win for CSK, ranked sixth in points table, will help them strengthen their chances of entering the playoffs, while bottom-placed LSG arrive after snapping their six-game losing streak with a nine-run win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After winning the toss, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the pitch has been under covers and with rain around, it was not a tough decision to bowl first on a red soil pitch. The wicket was under covers and there was rain around. The pitch does behave differently in day games, but we need to adapt well and then restrict them to a low score. Pretty positive on the way the last 7-8 games have gone for us. It's been a good turnaround and we'll look to stay positive, he said. LSG captain Rishabh Pant said Josh Inglis and Avesh Khan come into the playing eleven in place of Arshin Kulkarni and Mayank Yadav. We would have bowled first as well. We need to win all games, but we must be consistent and play some good cricket. We have had our moments and chances, but we didn't finish it. We have to give 200% in every game, he said. Playing XIs: Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, and Mukesh Choudhary Impact Substitutes: Gurjapneet Singh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, and Akash Madhwal Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, and Mukesh Choudhary Also Read: Live Cricket Score Impact Substitutes: Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, M Siddharth, and Mayank Yadav Article Source: IANS
