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PBKS and DC look to avoid slip-ups in crunch clash

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals are gearing up to face each other in the most crucial match at the HPCA Stadium on Monday. Notably, the race to the IPL 2026 playoffs is becoming tighter with every passing game, and this clash for both PBKS and DC carries massive implications because neither side can afford to suffer a defeat. Punjab Kings, who started this season with thumping victories, have totally lost the momentum in recent matches. For a large…

May 11, 2026

Australia turn to young guns for white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh

Australia have announced an exciting new-look squad for their upcoming white-ball tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh , with teenage batting sensation Oliver Peake and allrounder Liam Scott earning their maiden national call-ups. Another fresh face, Joel Davies, has also been rewarded with a place in Australia’s T20 squad for the three-match series against Bangladesh beginning on June 17. The Bangladesh series will…

May 11, 2026

Krunal Pandya's gutsy knock fires RCB to stunning win over MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a nervy run chase to register a two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. RCB displayed great intensity under pressure to successfully chase down a target of 167. For RCB, the chase did not begin on a positive note as star batter Virat Kohli departed without opening his account for the second consecutive match. However…

May 10, 2026

CSK decimate LSG to claim magnificent win

Chennai Super Kings churned out a sensational all-round performance to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in a thrilling clash on Sunday at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Chasing a challenging target of 204, CSK remained defiant to seal an emphatic victory. CSK began their chase in explosive fashion as Sanju Samson and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad attacked the Lucknow bowlers from the very beginning. Samson scored a knock of 28, while Gaikwad…

May 10, 2026

Shane Bond calls for bowling improvements following RR's loss to GT

Rajasthan Royals’ struggles at home continued after another disappointing defeat against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday, prompting fast bowling coach Shane Bond to highlight the team's poor performance. Following the loss, Bond stressed that the Royals’ bowling department must step up to survive in modern T20 cricket, where batting conditions largely favour aggressive batting. The defeat came as a worrying sign for RR at home because…

May 10, 2026

IPL 2026: Star-loaded RCB, MI collide in high-stakes clash

In a blockbuster rivalry, star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Mumbai Indians on Sunday at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. Both teams are desperately looking to strengthen their position in the tournament. RCB had kicked off their title defence in dominant fashion, looking solid in every match. They stormed through the opening phase of the tournament with four victories in their first five matches, excelling in both…

May 10, 2026

Gill's lovely knock fires GT to away win over RR

Gujarat Titans continued their strong run, sealing a commanding 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday in Jaipur. Gujarat’s all-round performance proved too much for the hosts as Rajasthan failed to stage a fightback in a high-scoring clash. Asked to bat, Gujarat Titans made full use of the conditions, with captain Shubman Gill slamming a stunning knock of 84 runs from 44 balls. His innings gave Gujarat early momentum…

May 9, 2026

Pakistan reveal squad for Zimbabwe T20Is

Pakistan have unveiled a 15-player squad for the upcoming three-match women’s T20I series against Zimbabwe , which will take place in Karachi from May 12 to 15. Riding high on their dominant performances in the ODI leg of the tour, the hosts are hoping to carry the same momentum into T20Is. Pakistan have already secured the ODI series with a commanding 2-0 lead. Notably, the final ODI match is currently being played in Karachi. All-rounder Fatima Sana will…

May 9, 2026

"Eighteen years, obviously it hurts": DC Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao after the team's constant failures

The campaign of Delhi Capitals continued to spiral downward after a disappointing eight-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday in Delhi. With the latest setback, Delhi’s hopes of reaching the playoffs have become incredibly uncertain, as they now find themselves struggling near the bottom of the points table with four wins from 11 matches. DC's defeat against KKR exposed their batting weakness as they failed to build momentum and could…

May 9, 2026

"I'm really happy for Finn Allen": KKR captain lauds Finn Allen after huge win over DC

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed immense satisfaction after his team delivered a blistering performance against Delhi Capitals in a crucial Indian Premier League clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Following the comfortable victory, Rahane lauded the outstanding contribution of KKR’s spin trio and applauded the sensational century from Finn Allen that guided the team to a thumping win. The victory marked a…

May 9, 2026

RR hunt momentum as the race for top four intensifies

Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are set to face each other at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in a highly consequential clash on Saturday, with the race to the playoffs heating up. Now, with Rajasthan sitting fourth on the points table and Gujarat one place behind in fifth, the match carries immense significance. A defeat here for RR would not only rob them of two valuable points, but it would also damage hopes of holding on to a top-four position. RR…

May 9, 2026

KKR's all-round brilliance crushes DC

Carrying on with their splendid form, Kolkata Knight Riders came out with a commanding all-round performance to outclass Delhi Capitals by eight wickets on Friday in Delhi, with Finn Allen (100* off 47) blasting a stunning century. Chasing a modest target of 143, KKR hunted down the target pretty easily, reaching the finish line in 14.2 overs. Their chase began on a shaky note after skipper Ajinkya Rahane and young batter Angkrish…

May 8, 2026