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Sanju Samson , enjoying a red-hot form, once again showed his amazing hitting prowess, guiding Chennai Super Kings to an easy eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. He smacked an unbeaten 87 to launch the side to victory with 15 balls to spare as he remains a vital pillar for Chennai Super Kings. Now donning CSK colors, the wicketkeeper-batter has found a new rhythm after encountering a rough start…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the schedule for IPL 2026 playoffs , with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad set to host the final on May 31. Qualifier 1, set to be played between the top two teams, will be staged at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on May 26. The winner of that match will go straight through to the final. The attention will then shift to the Eliminator, which will see third and fourth-placed teams…
Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has praised batter Sanju Samson , calling him the backbone of Chennai Super Kings’ batting. Gaikwad's praise comes after Samson delivered a splendid, unbeaten 87 that anchored CSK’s chase against Delhi Capitals, guiding his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory. Gaikwad showed great awareness of the match situation, absorbing the pressure and responding with authority. His latest knock marked his third score…
Sunrisers Hyderabad are preparing to host Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday in a highly competitive clash. The Kings currently sit at the top of the points table with 13 points, but that position is not completely secure. Just a step behind them are Sunrisers Hyderabad with 12 points, breathing down their necks and looking to snatch the top spot. For weeks, these two sides have dominated the tournament; however, as they…
Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq has signed with Warwickshire County Cricket Club for the upcoming Vitality T20 Blast. He will be available for the entire campaign, bringing his unique skillset to English county cricket for the first time. Over the past two years, he progressed from his senior T20 debut to earning international caps for Pakistan. Tariq, who made his international T20 debut in 2025, has delivered eye-catching performances, claiming 18…
Riding on a commanding performance from Sanju Samson , Chennai Super Kings secured a convincing eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 156, CSK were helped by Sanju Samson, who played a masterful innings of 87* to dictate the tempo from start to finish. Opening the innings, Samson looked utterly composed, playing a brilliant innings. Even as CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel early, there…
India have held on to the top spot in the latest ICC T20I team rankings, staying ahead of big teams like England and Australia , who occupy the second and third spots respectively. India's massive achievement comes on the back of a historic campaign earlier this year, where they successfully defended their T20 World Cup title. India also became the first team ever to retain the title while also extending their record to three…
Star batter KL Rahul has been in supreme form in the ongoing Indian Premier League , dismantling the perception that he is better suited to the longest format of the game. In the IPL 2026, KL Rahul, representing Delhi Capitals , has churned out some eye-catching knocks, displaying sensational batting elegance. His every innings has reflected the masterclass of modern T20 batting. So far, Rahul has piled up 433 runs in nine matches, reaming…
Mumbai Indians have provided a crucial update on captain Hardik Pandya , who missed MI's match against LSG on Monday at Wankhede Stadium. In his absence, the side was led by Suryakumar Yadav, giving a massive surprise at the toss. Sharing the update, MI batter Ryan Rickelton revealed that Pandya missed the game due to back spasm. More surprisingly, Rickelton said that he did not know about Pandya's injury until Monday afternoon. Notably, Hardik…
Delhi Capitals are gearing up to take on Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, with both sides carrying identical records, having four wins and five losses from nine matches. The memory of their previous encounter this season is still fresh, especially for Delhi. On that occasion, CSK came out victorious riding on a sensational century from Sanju Samson , who dismantled the Capitals’ bowling attack. He will be a major…
Mumbai Indians' in-form batter Ryan Rickelton, who has quietly become the heartbeat of Mumbai Indians in the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, delivered a breezy performance to help MI beat LSG in a must-win game on Monday at Wankhede Stadium. His performance against LSG truly encapsulated his value. Chasing a challenging 229 against Lucknow Super Giants, Rickelton fired a breathtaking 83 off 32 balls. One of the defining features of Rickelton’s success has been his…
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton helped Mumbai Indians pull off a pulsating chase to defeat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash on Monday. Chasing a gigantic target of 229, Mumbai Indians came out with a fearless approach, with Rohit Sharma laying the foundation early. Along with him, Ryan Rickelton played a powerful innings. The duo stitched together a blistering opening stand, with Rohit smashing 84 and…
