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Delhi Capitals clinched a blazing seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Friday in Jaipur, overhauling a high-scoring chase with ease. Chasing a target of 226, DC came out with an aggressive approach. Openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka gave the side a flying start, taking the bowlers on from the outset. Rahul smoked a crucial 75, while Nissanka played brilliantly, notching up 62. Nitish Rana smashed 33 off 17…
New Zealand have been dealt a huge setback with white-ball captain Mitchell Santner ruled out for at least a month after medical scans confirmed a grade three ACL injury in his left shoulder. The development comes as a crucial blow in the Blackcaps’ international calendar as they head into an important stretch of fixtures. He picked up the injury while fielding during an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash, where he was representing the Mumbai Indians. The incident…
Rajasthan Royals will square off against Delhi Capitals in match 43 of IPL at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday. Both teams are still in the race for playoffs but they head into this match with contrasting momentum. Rajasthan have built a strong campaign, winning two of their last three matches. Their big moment came when they handed a defeat to the then-unbeaten Punjab side. Their success has been made possible by dynamic batting at the top.…
Gujarat Titans , coming out with a disciplined performance on Thursday in Ahmedabad, cruised to an emphatic four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru . Chasing a modest target of 156, GT got off to a flying start after the dynamic opening pair of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler set the tone early, taking on the RCB bowlers and slamming 43 and 39, respectively, to ensure that the chase never veered off track. As the innings progressed…
Gujarat Titans are preparing to host a surging Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes reverse match in the ongoing IPL season on Thursday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams head into this match riding waves of confidence. For Gujarat, they are in a positive mindset following their recent win over Chennai Super Kings. The victory, away from home, restored belief within the squad. After back-to-back defeats had begun to cast doubts over…
Sunrisers Hyderabad , putting on a commanding performance, overpowered Mumbai Indians , securing a convincing six-wicket victory on Wednesday in a high-scoring encounter in Mumbai. The match turned into a run-fest, but SRH kept themselves in the game to pull off an astonishing win. The star of the show was Heinrich Klaasen, who smoked an unbeaten 65 to calmly guide SRH to the target and sealed the win. Chasing a massive 244, SRH got off to a flying start…
Punjab Kings’ impressive start to the IPL 2026 season took a pause, but skipper Shreyas Iyer refused to panic after their first defeat of the season. Speaking about the defeat, Iyer called it a valuable learning point in a long tournament. He asserted that the team has already shown strength in high-scoring games, whether defending the targets or chasing them down. Punjab Kings’ unbeaten streak was broken by a spirited performance from Rajasthan Royals, who…
Mumbai Indians are gearing up to face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-octane clash on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium. Talking about MI, their campaign has been far from their usual script. Traditionally, they are known for building into the tournament slowly before peaking; however, this season hasn’t followed that pattern. They opened the campaign with a victory but then suffered a four-game losing streak. A convincing win over the…
Bangladesh and New Zealand are set to clash in the second T20I of their three-match series on Wednesday in Chattogram. Riding a wave of success, Bangladesh carry both momentum and form after a commanding performance in the opener. The Tigers have taken a 1-0 lead and now have a golden opportunity to seal a rare series victory against New Zealand. The opening match showed Bangladesh’s confidence and positive approach. Chasing a challenging target…
Indian batter and PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has transformed himself into a consistent performer in T20 cricket, overcoming numerous challenges through persistent hard work behind the scenes. The change in his approach is clearly visible in the ongoing season of IPL, where he has genuinely played a key role in the team's relentless success, serving as the cornerstone of Punjab's batting unit. He has guided the side to so many superb victories in this season with…
In the one-sided showdown against Delhi Capitals , Royal Challengers Bengaluru unleashed a masterclass bowling performance, folding the Capitals for 75 in 16.3 overs. The destruction began right at the top, with the new-ball duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar exploiting conditions brilliantly. Hazlewood struck with precision, finishing his opening spell with figures of 3 wickets for 5 runs. At the other end, Bhuvneshwar was on fire…
Confidence is in abundance for Punjab Kings, who are gearing up to take on Rajasthan Royals in match 40 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Tuesday at the New PCA Stadium. The Kings are carrying both momentum and the confidence after their thumping win against Delhi Capitals in their last game. Chasing an imperious 265 against the Delhi Capitals, Punjab overhauled it with ease, completing the highest successful chase ever. For PBKS, Prabhsimran Singh…
