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IPL 2026: Struggling MI gear up to face unbeaten PBKS

Punjab Kings are set to lock horns with Mumbai Indians on Thursday at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Punjab Kings, who are unbeaten so far in the tournament, are riding a wave of early-season success. They head into this match with their campaign completely on track. With three wins from four matches and one washout, they remain the only unbeaten team in the competition so far. Their collective performances have played a major role in their success. On…

Apr 16, 2026

"My knee was a bit sore last game": Virat Kohli

Legendary batter Virat Kohli blasted a match-defining performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the star batter has admitted he is still not fully fit after a recent physical setback. In RCB's clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli, rather than featuring in the starting XI, was deployed as an impact player, which was the first instance in his long career that Bengaluru chose to utilize him in this capacity. Meanwhile…

Apr 16, 2026

Virat Kohli, Rasikh Salam shine as RCB beat LSG comfortably

Royal Challengers Bengaluru , coming out with a spirited all-round performance, secured a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday in Bengaluru. Chasing a target of 147, RCB handled it with confidence, crossing the finish line in 15.1 overs. Superstar Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 49 off 34 deliveries. There were valuable contributions from Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma, who chipped in with…

Apr 15, 2026

"He's playing out of position": Ex-Australian captain on KKR's high-profile signing Green

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has slammed KKR's decision to send Cameron Green to bat at no. 6 during the side's chase of 192 in their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Finch pointed out that Green was sent in at a time when two spinners were operating despite the presence of experienced stars in the dugout. Meanwhile, Australia all-rounder Green endured another disappointing outing…

Apr 15, 2026

IPL 2026: LSG head into RCB's stronghold for blockbuster clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are gearing up for a crucial run of three consecutive matches at their fortress. Their first outing in this home stretch comes against Lucknow Super Giants in match 23 on Wednesday. RCB have massive momentum on their side as they look to capitalise on familiar conditions, while LSG will look to recover from a recent setback. This time, RCB’s home form has been strong as compared to the previous edition. After managing just…

Apr 15, 2026

SRH rope in Dilshan Madushanka as replacement for Brydon Carse

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have brought in Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for England pacer Brydon Carse for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The left-arm seamer has been signed for a fee of INR 75 lakh. Carse, who had been retained by SRH ahead of the 2026 auction, was ruled out before the campaign even began. The injury occurred during a practice session, where he…

Apr 15, 2026

PSL hands two-year ban to Blessing Muzarabani

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has been banned by the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years from participating in the league. Muzarabani has been handed the ban after he opted out of the tournament at the last moment to join the Indian Premier League. The Zimbabwe quick, who had initially gone unsold at both the IPL and PSL auctions, was roped in by Islamabad United as a replacement for West Indies pacer Shamar Joseph.…

Apr 14, 2026

"The conditions matter a lot": Babar Azam on his strike rate

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam is basking in the glow of the team's success following five victories on the bounce that have propelled the team to the top spot in the PSL 2026 standings. Their latest victory was against Multan Sultans on Monday, where they came out all guns blazing across all departments to further stretch their victory momentum. Kusal Mendis once again stole the show with his 68 off 40 to fire Peshawar to a competitive total of 196/6 in 20 overs.

Apr 14, 2026

IPL 2026: KKR seek redemption as they meet sanguine CSK

In match 22 of the ongoing Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. With the competition nearing its one-quarter mark, the margin for error is shrinking rapidly, and both sides are under pressure to sharpen their performances and get victories under their belt. Chennai’s campaign got off to a rocky start as they stumbled through three successive defeats. However, they…

Apr 14, 2026

South Africa reveal squad for India T20Is, Marizanne Kapp misses out

South Africa have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series at home against India. The series is very important in the lead-up to the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The series is set to be the team’s final outing before the global tournament. One of the standout inclusions is wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke , who has earned her first-ever call-up to the national side. She comes in as a replacement for Karabo Meso, who has been ruled…

Apr 14, 2026

Kishan's heroic knock helps SRH overcome RR

Sunrisers Hyderabad , riding on a sensational innings from the captain, Ishan Kishan , secured a resounding 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on Monday in Hyderabad. SRH, after being put in to bat, suffered an early setback with the quick dismissals of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. However, Kishan rose to the occasion with a breathtaking display of sensational batting. He bludgeoned 91 runs off 44 deliveries to bring SRH back in the game.

Apr 13, 2026

ICC announces jaw-dropping prize money for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a 10% increase in the total prize pool for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup . Now, the champions of the tournament will receive a prize of US$2.34 million, while the runners-up will secure US$1.17 million. Teams that lose in the semi-finals will still benefit substantially, with each of the two losing semi-finalists earning US$675,000. Even at the group stage level, every victory has value, with…

Apr 13, 2026