Indian Premier League, 2026 Details

player	matches	inning	runs	sr	avg	fours	sixes
Sai Sudharsan	14	14	637	140.35	45.50	62	29
Shubman Gill	13	13	617	150.91	47.46	57	30
Heinrich Klaasen	14	14	606	161.78	43.29	46	30
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	209.97	44.54	50	53
Ishan Kishan	14	14	569	141.59	40.64	57	29
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	153.94	43.31	51	36
Abhishek Sharma	14	14	563	169.91	40.21	50	43
Virat Kohli	14	14	557	141.42	39.79	59	21
KL Rahul	13	13	533	128.38	41.00	51	27
Sanju Samson	14	14	477	143.71	34.07	53	24
Cooper Connolly	12	12	473	143.31	39.42	39	32
Jos Buttler	14	14	469	148.78	33.50	46	24
Prabhsimran Singh	12	12	441	136.37	36.75	48	21
Ryan Rickelton	11	11	436	149.54	39.64	30	37
Devdutt Padikkal	13	13	433	168.30	33.31	44	24

Batting — Highest Score

player	runs	balls	strike rate	fours	sixes
KL Rahul	152	67	226.87	16	9
Abhishek Sharma	135	68	198.53	10	10
Ryan Rickelton	123	55	223.64	10	8
Sanju Samson	115	56	205.36	15	4
Quinton de Kock	112	60	186.67	8	7
Mitchell Marsh	111	56	198.21	9	9
Cooper Connolly	107	59	181.36	7	8
Virat Kohli	105	60	175.00	11	3
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	103	37	278.38	5	12
Tilak Varma	101	45	224.44	8	7
Sanju Samson	101	54	187.04	10	6
Finn Allen	100	47	212.77	5	10
Sai Sudharsan	100	58	172.41	11	5
Mitchell Marsh	96	57	168.42	11	5
Finn Allen	93	35	265.71	4	10

Batting — Best Batting Avg

player	matches	inning	runs	avg
Josh Inglis	4	4	194	48.50
Shubman Gill	13	13	617	47.46
Sai Sudharsan	14	14	637	45.50
Manish Pandey	1	1	45	45.00
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	44.54
Quinton de Kock	3	3	132	44.00
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	43.31
Heinrich Klaasen	14	14	606	43.29
KL Rahul	13	13	533	41.00
Ishan Kishan	14	14	569	40.64
Abhishek Sharma	14	14	563	40.21
Virat Kohli	14	14	557	39.79
Ryan Rickelton	11	11	436	39.64
Venkatesh Iyer	4	4	158	39.50
Cooper Connolly	12	12	473	39.42

Batting — Best Batting SR

player	matches	inning	runs	avg	sr
Auqib Nabi Dar	2	2	14	7.00	350.00
Madhav Tiwari	1	1	18	18.00	225.00
Ashutosh Sharma	7	7	153	21.86	216.57
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	44.54	209.97
Josh Inglis	4	4	194	48.50	209.25
Ravi Singh	1	1	4	4.00	200.00
Trent Boult	2	2	8	4.00	200.00
Finn Allen	10	10	329	32.90	193.58
Vishnu Vinod	1	1	15	15.00	187.50
Corbin Bosch	3	3	48	16.00	184.26
Rajat Patidar	12	12	393	32.75	183.81
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	4	4	34	8.50	182.14
Azmatullah Omarzai	2	2	52	26.00	181.77
Suryansh Shedge	6	6	149	24.83	179.20
Priyansh Arya	12	12	364	30.33	174.51

Batting — Most Hundreds

player	matches	inning	runs	high score	hundreds
Sanju Samson	14	14	477	115	2
Quinton de Kock	3	3	132	112	1
Tilak Varma	13	13	356	101	1
Abhishek Sharma	14	14	563	135	1
Sai Sudharsan	14	14	637	100	1
KL Rahul	13	13	533	152	1
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	103	1
Ryan Rickelton	11	11	436	123	1
Cooper Connolly	12	12	473	107	1
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	111	1
Finn Allen	10	10	329	100	1
Virat Kohli	14	14	557	105	1

Batting — Most Fifties

player	matches	inning	runs	high score	fifty
Sai Sudharsan	14	14	637	100	8
Shubman Gill	13	13	617	86	6
Heinrich Klaasen	14	14	606	69	6
Ishan Kishan	14	14	569	91	6
KL Rahul	13	13	533	152	5
Prabhsimran Singh	12	12	441	80	5
Angkrish Raghuvanshi	12	12	422	82	5
Abhishek Sharma	14	14	563	135	5
Shreyas Iyer	12	12	397	71	5
Virat Kohli	14	14	557	105	5
Dhruv Jurel	13	13	420	81	5
Rajat Patidar	12	12	393	63	4
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	103	4
Jos Buttler	14	14	469	60	4
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	111	4

Batting — Most Fours

player	matches	inning	runs	fours
Sai Sudharsan	14	14	637	62
Virat Kohli	14	14	557	59
Shubman Gill	13	13	617	57
Ishan Kishan	14	14	569	57
Sanju Samson	14	14	477	53
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	51
KL Rahul	13	13	533	51
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	50
Abhishek Sharma	14	14	563	50
Prabhsimran Singh	12	12	441	48
Yashasvi Jaiswal	13	13	370	47
Heinrich Klaasen	14	14	606	46
Jos Buttler	14	14	469	46
Travis Head	14	14	393	44
Devdutt Padikkal	13	13	433	44

Batting — Most Sixes

player	matches	inning	runs	sixes
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	53
Abhishek Sharma	14	14	563	43
Ryan Rickelton	11	11	436	37
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	36
Rajat Patidar	12	12	393	32
Cooper Connolly	12	12	473	32
Priyansh Arya	12	12	364	32
Shubman Gill	13	13	617	30
Heinrich Klaasen	14	14	606	30
Ishan Kishan	14	14	569	29
Sai Sudharsan	14	14	637	29
Finn Allen	10	10	329	27
KL Rahul	13	13	533	27
Shreyas Iyer	12	12	397	25
Jos Buttler	14	14	469	24

Batting — Most Nineties

player	matches	inning	runs	high score	nineties
Mitchell Marsh	13	13	563	111	2
Sameer Rizvi	9	9	252	90	1
KL Rahul	13	13	533	152	1
Ishan Kishan	14	14	569	91	1
Priyansh Arya	12	12	364	93	1
Nitish Rana	9	9	225	91	1
Riyan Parag	11	11	258	90	1
Finn Allen	10	10	329	100	1
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	13	13	579	103	1

Bowling — Most Wickets

player	matches	runs	overs	balls	wkts	eco
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	14	444	55	330	24	7.96
Kagiso Rabada	14	493	53.4	322	24	9.25
Anshul Kamboj	14	530	50.2	302	21	10.54
Rashid Khan	14	417	47.5	287	19	9.10
Eshan Malinga	14	467	50.2	302	19	9.64
Jofra Archer	13	439	48	288	18	9.28
Kartik Tyagi	12	442	47	282	18	9.42
Mohammed Siraj	14	438	51	306	17	8.46
Sunil Narine	12	303	47.3	285	16	6.15
Prince Yadav	13	431	49.1	295	16	9.79
Sakib Hussain	10	345	38	228	15	9.09
Jamie Overton	10	249	28	168	14	9.32
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar	10	344	35.5	215	14	9.58
Arshdeep Singh	13	489	50	300	14	9.71
Rasikh Salam Dar	10	354	35.5	215	14	9.85

Bowling — Most 5 Wickets Haul

player	matches	runs	overs	balls	wkts
Mohsin Khan	6	180	24	144	5

Bowling — Best Bowling

player	overs	balls	runs	wkts	bbi	economy
Mohsin Khan	4	24	23	5	5-23	5.75
Josh Hazlewood	3.3	21	12	4	4-12	3.43
Akeal Hosein	4	24	17	4	4-17	4.25
Jamie Overton	4	24	18	4	4-18	4.50
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	4	24	23	4	4-23	5.75
Sakib Hussain	4	24	24	4	4-24	6.00
Rasikh Salam Dar	4	24	24	4	4-24	6.00
Ashwani Kumar	4	24	24	4	4-24	6.00
Jason Holder	4	24	24	4	4-24	6.00
Corbin Bosch	4	24	26	4	4-26	6.50
Prasidh Krishna	4	24	28	4	4-28	7.00
Eshan Malinga	4	24	32	4	4-32	8.00
Rashid Khan	4	24	33	4	4-33	8.25
Praful Hinge	4	24	34	4	4-34	8.50
Shardul Thakur	4	24	39	4	4-39	9.75

Bowling — Best Economy

player	matches	runs	overs	balls	wkts	eco
Sunil Narine	12	303	47.3	285	16	6.15
Matheesha Pathirana	1	9	1.2	8	0	6.75
Travis Head	1	7	1	6	1	7.00
Mohsin Khan	6	180	24	144	11	7.50
Harpreet Brar	2	60	8	48	2	7.50
Jason Holder	8	208	28.2	170	13	7.62
Bhuvneshwar Kumar	14	444	55	330	24	7.96
Axar Patel	12	322	40	240	10	7.97
Ramakrishna Ghosh	1	24	3	18	1	8.00
Lungi Ngidi	10	313	37.4	226	10	8.06
Akeal Hosein	7	198	24.4	148	8	8.19
Ravindra Jadeja	9	204	26	156	8	8.21
Jasprit Bumrah	13	408	49	294	4	8.28
Yash Raj Punja	5	167	20	120	6	8.35
Madhav Tiwari	2	67	8	48	4	8.38

T20

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR

Batsman

Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Batsman

Rovman Powell

Batsman

Ajinkya Rahane (C)

Batsman

Manish Pandey

Batsman

Rahul Tripathi

Batsman

Rinku Singh

Batsman

Finn Allen

Batsman

Sarthak Ranjan

Batsman

Allrounder

Sunil Narine

Allrounder

Cameron Green

Allrounder

Ramandeep Singh

Allrounder

Anukul Roy

Allrounder

Rachin Ravindra

Allrounder

Daksh Kamra

Allrounder

Bowler

Blessing Muzarabani

Bowler

Saurabh Dubey

Bowler

Varun Chakaravarthy

Bowler

Umran Malik

Bowler

Navdeep Saini

Bowler

Vaibhav Arora

Bowler

Kartik Tyagi

Bowler

Prashant Solanki

Bowler

Matheesha Pathirana

Bowler

Wicketkeeper

Tim Seifert

Wicketkeeper

Tejasvi Dahiya

Wicketkeeper

Mumbai Indians

Allrounder

Will Jacks

Allrounder

Raj Bawa

Allrounder

Sherfane Rutherford

Allrounder

Corbin Bosch

Allrounder

Mitchell Santner

Allrounder

Hardik Pandya (C)

Allrounder

Atharva Ankolekar

Allrounder

Mayank Rawat

Allrounder

Krish Bhagat

Allrounder

Bowler

Deepak Chahar

Bowler

Shardul Thakur

Bowler

Keshav Maharaj

Bowler

Jasprit Bumrah

Bowler

Mayank Markande

Bowler

Trent Boult

Bowler

Richard Gleeson

Bowler

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Bowler

Ashwani Kumar

Bowler

Raghu Sharma

Bowler

Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar

Bowler

Batsman

Rohit Sharma

Batsman

Suryakumar Yadav

Batsman

Tilak Varma

Batsman

Naman Dhir

Batsman

Danish Malewar

Batsman

Wicketkeeper

Quinton de Kock

Wicketkeeper

Ryan Rickelton

Wicketkeeper

Robin Minz

Wicketkeeper

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

RCB

Bowler

Vicky Ostwal

Bowler

Josh Hazlewood

Bowler

Nuwan Thushara

Bowler

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bowler

Yash Dayal

Bowler

Richard Gleeson

Bowler

Jacob Duffy

Bowler

Suyash Sharma

Bowler

Rasikh Salam Dar

Bowler

Abhinandan Singh

Bowler

Wicketkeeper

Philip Salt

Wicketkeeper

Jitesh Sharma

Wicketkeeper

Jordan Cox

Wicketkeeper

Allrounder

Romario Shepherd

Allrounder

Venkatesh Iyer

Allrounder

Krunal Pandya

Allrounder

Jacob Bethell

Allrounder

Swapnil Singh

Allrounder

Vihaan Malhotra

Allrounder

Mangesh Yadav

Allrounder

Kanishk Chouhan

Allrounder

Satvik Deswal

Allrounder

Batsman

Virat Kohli

Batsman

Devdutt Padikkal

Batsman

Rajat Patidar (C)

Batsman

Tim David

Batsman

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH

Wicketkeeper

Ishan Kishan

Wicketkeeper

Heinrich Klaasen

Wicketkeeper

Salil Arora

Wicketkeeper

Bowler

Gerald Coetzee

Bowler

Pat Cummins (C)

Bowler

Harshal Patel

Bowler

Shivam Mavi

Bowler

Jaydev Unadkat

Bowler

Brydon Carse

Bowler

Dilshan Madushanka

Bowler

Eshan Malinga

Bowler

Sakib Hussain

Bowler

Zeeshan Ansari

Bowler

Onkar Tukaram Tarmale

Bowler

Praful Hinge

Bowler

Krains Fuletra

Bowler

Ambrish RS

Bowler

Amit Kumar

Bowler

Allrounder

Liam Livingstone

Allrounder

Abhishek Sharma

Allrounder

Kamindu Mendis

Allrounder

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Allrounder

Harsh Dubey

Allrounder

Shivang Kumar

Allrounder

Batsman

Travis Head

Batsman

Aniket Verma

Batsman

Smaran Ravichandran

Batsman

Rajasthan Royals

Wicketkeeper

Donovan Ferreira

Wicketkeeper

Dhruv Jurel

Wicketkeeper

Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Wicketkeeper

Ravi Singh

Wicketkeeper

Allrounder

Dasun Shanaka

Allrounder

Ravindra Jadeja

Allrounder

Riyan Parag

Allrounder

Sam Curran

Allrounder

Bowler

Ravi Bishnoi

Bowler

Adam Milne

Bowler

Tushar Deshpande

Bowler

Sandeep Sharma

Bowler

Kuldeep Sen

Bowler

Nandre Burger

Bowler

Jofra Archer

Bowler

Yudhvir Singh Charak

Bowler

Kwena Maphaka

Bowler

Sushant Mishra

Bowler

Vignesh Puthur

Bowler

Brijesh Sharma

Bowler

Yash Raj Punja

Bowler

Batsman

Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)

Batsman

Shimron Hetmyer

Batsman

Shubham Dubey

Batsman

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Batsman

Aman Rao Perala

Batsman

Punjab Kings

PBKS

Batsman

Harnoor Singh

Batsman

Shreyas Iyer (C)

Batsman

Nehal Wadhera

Batsman

Musheer Khan

Batsman

Priyansh Arya

Batsman

Pyla Avinash

Batsman

Allrounder

Cooper Connolly

Allrounder

Marcus Stoinis

Allrounder

Azmatullah Omarzai

Allrounder

Marco Jansen

Allrounder

Shashank Singh

Allrounder

Mitchell Owen

Allrounder

Suryansh Shedge

Allrounder

Bowler

Yuzvendra Chahal

Bowler

Arshdeep Singh

Bowler

Ben Dwarshuis

Bowler

Vijaykumar Vyshak

Bowler

Xavier Bartlett

Bowler

Harpreet Brar

Bowler

Yash Thakur

Bowler

Praveen Dubey

Bowler

Lockie Ferguson

Bowler

Vishal Nishad

Bowler

Wicketkeeper

Prabhsimran Singh

Wicketkeeper

Vishnu Vinod

Wicketkeeper

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG

Wicketkeeper

Nicholas Pooran

Wicketkeeper

Rishabh Pant (C)

Wicketkeeper

Matthew Breetzke

Wicketkeeper

Josh Inglis

Wicketkeeper

Mukul Choudhary

Wicketkeeper

Allrounder

George Linde

Allrounder

Shahbaz Ahmed

Allrounder

Ayush Badoni

Allrounder

Mitchell Marsh

Allrounder

Abdul Samad

Allrounder

Arjun Tendulkar

Allrounder

Arshin Kulkarni

Allrounder

Batsman

Aiden Markram

Batsman

Himmat Singh

Batsman

Akshat Raghuwanshi

Batsman

Bowler

Avesh Khan

Bowler

Mohammed Shami

Bowler

Mayank Yadav

Bowler

Anrich Nortje

Bowler

Manimaran Siddhart

Bowler

Mohsin Khan

Bowler

Naman Tiwari

Bowler

Akash Maharaj Singh

Bowler

Digvesh Singh Rathi

Bowler

Prince Yadav

Bowler

Chennai Super Kings

CSK

Bowler

Akeal Hosein

Bowler

Noor Ahmad

Bowler

Matt Henry

Bowler

Khaleel Ahmed

Bowler

Rahul Chahar

Bowler

Mukesh Choudhary

Bowler

Shreyas Gopal

Bowler

Gurjapneet Singh

Bowler

Spencer Johnson

Bowler

Kuldip Yadav

Bowler

Akash Madhwal

Bowler

Anshul Kamboj

Bowler

Batsman

Dewald Brevis

Batsman

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Batsman

Sarfaraz Khan

Batsman

Macneil Hadley Noronha

Batsman

Matthew Short

Batsman

Wicketkeeper

Sanju Samson

Wicketkeeper

MS Dhoni

Wicketkeeper

Urvil Patel

Wicketkeeper

Kartik Sharma

Wicketkeeper

Allrounder

Shivam Dube

Allrounder

Jamie Overton

Allrounder

Zakary Foulkes

Allrounder

Aman Khan

Allrounder

Dian Forrester

Allrounder

Ramakrishna Ghosh

Allrounder

Prashant Veer

Allrounder

Gujarat Titans

Allrounder

Nishant Sindhu

Allrounder

Rashid Khan

Allrounder

Jason Holder

Allrounder

Washington Sundar

Allrounder

Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore

Allrounder

Rahul Tewatia

Allrounder

Glenn Phillips

Allrounder

Arshad Khan

Allrounder

Manav Suthar

Allrounder

Bowler

Prasidh Krishna

Bowler

Mohammed Siraj

Bowler

Luke Wood

Bowler

Kagiso Rabada

Bowler

Jayant Yadav

Bowler

Ishant Sharma

Bowler

Kulwant Khejroliya

Bowler

Gurnoor Brar

Bowler

Ashok Sharma

Bowler

Prithvi Raj Yarra

Bowler

Wicketkeeper

Anuj Rawat

Wicketkeeper

Jos Buttler

Wicketkeeper

Connor Esterhuizen

Wicketkeeper

Kumar Kushagra

Wicketkeeper

Batsman

Shahrukh Khan

Batsman

Shubman Gill (C)

Batsman

Sai Sudharsan

Batsman

Delhi Capitals

Wicketkeeper

KL Rahul

Wicketkeeper

Tristan Stubbs

Wicketkeeper

Abishek Porel

Wicketkeeper

Batsman

David Miller

Batsman

Pathum Nissanka

Batsman

Nitish Rana

Batsman

Prithvi Shaw

Batsman

Karun Nair

Batsman

Sameer Rizvi

Batsman

Ashutosh Sharma

Batsman

Sahil parakh

Batsman

Bowler

Mitchell Starc

Bowler

Dushmantha Chameera

Bowler

Lungi Ngidi

Bowler

Kyle Jamieson

Bowler

Kuldeep Yadav

Bowler

T Natarajan

Bowler

Mukesh Kumar

Bowler

Ajay Jadav Mandal

Bowler

Allrounder

Axar Patel (C)

Allrounder

Rehan Ahmed

Allrounder

Vipraj Nigam

Allrounder

Madhav Tiwari

Allrounder

Tripurana Vijay

Allrounder

Auqib Nabi Dar

Allrounder

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
DC vs RR , 62nd Match	17 May 2026	Delhi Capitals won by 5 wkts
DC vs KKR , 51st Match	08 May 2026	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wkts
DC vs CSK , 48th Match	05 May 2026	Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wkts
DC vs RCB , 39th Match	27 Apr 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wkts
DC vs PBKS , 35th Match	25 Apr 2026	Punjab Kings won by 6 wkts
DC vs GT , 14th Match	08 Apr 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 1 run
DC vs MI , 8th Match	04 Apr 2026	Delhi Capitals won by 6 wkts

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
RR vs RCB , 16th Match	10 Apr 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wkts
RR vs MI , 13th Match	07 Apr 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 27 runs
RR vs CSK , 3rd Match	30 Mar 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 8 wkts

Match Detail	Date & Time
LSG vs PBKS , 68th Match	23 May 2026 07:30 PM

Match Detail	Date	Result
LSG vs CSK , 59th Match	15 May 2026	Lucknow Super Giants won by 7 wkts
LSG vs RCB , 50th Match	07 May 2026	Lucknow Super Giants won by 9 runs
LSG vs KKR , 38th Match	26 Apr 2026	Kolkata Knight Riders won the Superover
LSG vs RR , 32nd Match	22 Apr 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 40 runs
LSG vs GT , 19th Match	12 Apr 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 7 wkts
LSG vs DC , 5th Match	01 Apr 2026	Delhi Capitals won by 6 wkts

Match Detail	Date & Time
KKR vs DC , 70th Match	24 May 2026 07:30 PM

Match Detail	Date	Result
KKR vs MI , 65th Match	20 May 2026	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wkts
KKR vs GT , 60th Match	16 May 2026	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 29 runs
KKR vs RR , 28th Match	19 Apr 2026	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 4 wkts
KKR vs LSG , 15th Match	09 Apr 2026	Lucknow Super Giants won by 3 wkts
KKR vs PBKS , 12th Match	06 Apr 2026	Match Abandoned due to rain
KKR vs SRH , 6th Match	02 Apr 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 65 runs

Match Detail	Date & Time
TBC1 vs TBC2 , Qualifier 1	26 May 2026 07:30 PM

Match Detail	Date	Result
PBKS vs RCB , 61st Match	17 May 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs
PBKS vs MI , 58th Match	14 May 2026	Mumbai Indians won by 6 wkts
PBKS vs DC , 55th Match	11 May 2026	Delhi Capitals won by 3 wkts

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
RCB vs GT , 34th Match	24 Apr 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wkts
RCB vs DC , 26th Match	18 Apr 2026	Delhi Capitals won by 6 wkts
RCB vs LSG , 23rd Match	15 Apr 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 5 wkts
RCB vs CSK , 11th Match	05 Apr 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs
RCB vs SRH , 1st Match	28 Mar 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wkts

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
CSK vs SRH , 63rd Match	18 May 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wkts
CSK vs LSG , 53rd Match	10 May 2026	Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wkts
CSK vs MI , 44th Match	02 May 2026	Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wkts
CSK vs GT , 37th Match	26 Apr 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 8 wkts
CSK vs KKR , 22nd Match	14 Apr 2026	Chennai Super Kings won by 32 runs
CSK vs DC , 18th Match	11 Apr 2026	Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs
CSK vs PBKS , 7th Match	03 Apr 2026	Punjab Kings won by 5 wkts

Match Detail	Date & Time
TBC1 vs TBC2 , Eliminator	27 May 2026 07:30 PM
TBC1 vs TBC2 , Qualifier 2	29 May 2026 07:30 PM

Match Detail	Date	Result
PBKS vs RR , 40th Match	28 Apr 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 6 wkts
PBKS vs LSG , 29th Match	19 Apr 2026	Punjab Kings won by 54 runs
PBKS vs SRH , 17th Match	11 Apr 2026	Punjab Kings won by 6 wkts
PBKS vs GT , 4th Match	31 Mar 2026	Punjab Kings won by 3 wkts

Match Detail	Date & Time
TBC1 vs TBC2 , Final	31 May 2026 07:30 PM

Match Detail	Date	Result
GT vs CSK , 66th Match	21 May 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 89 runs
GT vs SRH , 56th Match	12 May 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 82 runs
GT vs PBKS , 46th Match	03 May 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 4 wkts
GT vs RCB , 42nd Match	30 Apr 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 4 wkts
GT vs MI , 30th Match	20 Apr 2026	Mumbai Indians won by 99 runs
GT vs KKR , 25th Match	17 Apr 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 5 wkts
GT vs RR , 9th Match	04 Apr 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
SRH vs RCB , 67th Match	22 May 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 55 runs
SRH vs PBKS , 49th Match	06 May 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 33 runs
SRH vs KKR , 45th Match	03 May 2026	Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wkts
SRH vs DC , 31st Match	21 Apr 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs
SRH vs CSK , 27th Match	18 Apr 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 10 runs
SRH vs RR , 21st Match	13 Apr 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 57 runs
SRH vs LSG , 10th Match	05 Apr 2026	Lucknow Super Giants won by 5 wkts

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
RR vs LSG , 64th Match	19 May 2026	Rajasthan Royals won by 7 wkts
RR vs GT , 52nd Match	09 May 2026	Gujarat Titans won by 77 runs
RR vs DC , 43rd Match	01 May 2026	Delhi Capitals won by 7 wkts
RR vs SRH , 36th Match	25 Apr 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wkts

No upcoming matches at this venue.

Match Detail	Date	Result
RCB vs KKR , 57th Match	13 May 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wkts
RCB vs MI , 54th Match	10 May 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 wkts

Match Detail	Date & Time
MI vs RR , 69th Match	24 May 2026 03:30 PM

Match Detail	Date	Result
MI vs LSG , 47th Match	04 May 2026	Mumbai Indians won by 6 wkts
MI vs SRH , 41st Match	29 Apr 2026	Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 6 wkts
MI vs CSK , 33rd Match	23 Apr 2026	Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs
MI vs PBKS , 24th Match	16 Apr 2026	Punjab Kings won by 7 wkts
MI vs RCB , 20th Match	12 Apr 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 18 runs
MI vs KKR , 2nd Match	29 Mar 2026	Mumbai Indians won by 6 wkts

Rashid Khan Reflects on Resurgence as Gujarat Titans Seal Top-Two Finish in IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans (GT) star spinner Rashid Khan believes handling failure is just as important as enjoying success, a mindset he says has helped him rediscover his best form during IPL 2026. Fresh from GT’s commanding 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) that confirmed a top-two finish for the franchise, Rashid signed off his post-match media interaction with a cheerful Gujarati phrase — “Ekdum majama” (absolutely fine) — a reflection of both his team’s dominant season and his own return to form. Rashid Returns to His Best Rashid produced another match-winning spell against CSK, dismantling the lower middle order with figures of 3 for 18 in just two overs. The performance lifted him to fourth place in the Purple Cap standings with 19 wickets this season. After enduring two underwhelming IPL campaigns in 2024 and 2025, Rashid has bounced back strongly in 2026. He has not only improved his wicket tally but also tightened his economy rate, showing signs of the bowler who has dominated T20 cricket for nearly a decade. Against CSK, however, his spell did not begin smoothly. Introduced in the 11th over with CSK struggling at 109 for 5 while chasing 230, Rashid was immediately attacked. Shivam Dube smashed him for six off a full delivery, but the Afghanistan spinner responded instantly. Dube fell on the next ball thanks to a brilliant running catch from GT captain Shubman Gill. Rashid was hit for another six by Anshul Kamboj later in the over but recovered superbly to finish with three wickets. “In a game where you are defending 230, you are going to go for runs,” Rashid said after the match. “The batters have no option but to attack you. As a bowler, the challenge is to make it as difficult as possible for them to hit boundaries.” He admitted his first delivery to Dube was too easy to hit and said he quickly adjusted his line and length to force the batter into riskier shots. Learning From Failure Rashid credited his comeback to mental resilience and his ability to remain consistent even during difficult phases. “You have good days and bad days, and the way you manage yourself on good days, you must manage yourself similarly on bad days,” he explained. “Whenever I had a bad day, I never let it stay too much in my mind. Bad days teach you a lot, and that is how you improve.” The 27-year-old reflected on one of the toughest moments of his career — conceding 110 runs in nine overs against England during the 2019 ODI World Cup. “That game taught me a lot,” he said. “You cannot suddenly change your action or pace. The one thing you can control is hitting the right areas consistently.” Rashid revealed that despite results, his practice routines remain unchanged. After every game, he studies his bowling pitch maps closely with the team analyst to assess where he landed most of his deliveries and identify areas for improvement. “What matters most to me is where I pitch the ball,” he said. “If I miss my line or length, I want to understand why. I focus on that rather than the result.” Strong Season for GT Rashid’s improved form has mirrored Gujarat Titans’ resurgence this season. After winning the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 and finishing runners-up in 2023, GT slipped to eighth place in 2024. They reached the playoffs in 2025 largely due to the batting brilliance of Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler, while Rashid struggled for consistency. This season, however, both GT’s batting and bowling units have clicked together. Rashid has already taken 19 wickets at a much-improved economy rate of 8.72 compared to his difficult 2025 campaign, where he managed only nine wickets in 15 games. GT have also continued to establish themselves as one of the IPL’s most successful modern franchises. Since joining the tournament in 2022, they possess the best win-loss ratio in the league at 1.642, ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 1.433. “Winning nine games out of 14 is a great feeling,” Rashid said. “We are not thinking too much about finishing top two or top four. The focus is simply on keeping things simple, and the results will follow.

15 hours ago

Gujarat Titans Dominate IPL 2026 Leaderboards as Sai Sudharsan, Gill and Rabada Shine

The Gujarat Titans (GT) continued their dominant IPL 2026 campaign with a crushing 89-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Ahmedabad on Thursday, a result that not only strengthened their playoff momentum but also reshaped both the Orange Cap and Purple Cap leaderboards. Sai Sudharsan Reclaims Orange Cap The race for the Orange Cap witnessed another dramatic twist, with GT opener B Sai Sudharsan reclaiming the top spot after a superb innings of 84 off 53 balls. His knock took his tally to 638 runs for the season, pushing teammate and captain Shubman Gill back to second place. Gill had briefly overtaken Sai Sudharsan during their magnificent 125-run opening partnership. Entering the match with 552 runs, Gill smashed 64 off just 37 deliveries to move to 616 runs and temporarily claim the Orange Cap before Sai Sudharsan’s bigger score restored his lead. The Titans now occupy the top two spots in the batting charts, underlining their dominance this season. Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sits third with 579 runs, while Lucknow Super Giants’ Mitchell Marsh follows with 563. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen rounds out the top five with 555 runs. The race, however, remains wide open ahead of Friday’s clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Klaasen will have another opportunity to climb higher, while Virat Kohli, currently sixth with 542 runs, could also close the gap. SRH batters Abhishek Sharma (507 runs) and Ishan Kishan (490 runs) remain within striking distance as well. Rabada Joins Bhuvneshwar at the Top The Purple Cap standings also saw major movement after GT’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada delivered a match-winning spell of 3 for 32 against CSK. Rabada’s performance lifted him to 24 wickets for the season, level with Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top of the wicket-taking charts. However, Bhuvneshwar retains the Purple Cap due to his superior economy rate of 7.70 compared to Rabada’s 9.18. GT’s bowlers dominated throughout the evening. Mohammed Siraj struck early with three wickets inside the powerplay, helping reduce CSK to 63 for 5 in seven overs. Although Siraj has not been among the leading wicket-takers this season, his three-wicket haul pushed him to 17 wickets and seventh place on the leaderboard. CSK pacer Anshul Kamboj also climbed the rankings after dismissing Sai Sudharsan, moving to third place with 21 wickets. GT spinner Rashid Khan added another impressive performance with a three-wicket haul of his own, taking his season tally to 19 wickets and fourth place overall. Rajasthan Royals speedster Jofra Archer and Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Kartik Tyagi are tied on 18 wickets each, keeping the race for the Purple Cap highly competitive heading into the final phase of the tournament. With Gujarat Titans players dominating both batting and bowling charts, IPL 2026 is increasingly becoming a season to remember for the Ahmedabad franchise.

18 hours ago

KKR Rise from the Ashes to Keep IPL 2026 Playoff Hopes Alive

Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have staged one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the IPL 2026 season, bouncing back from a disastrous start to emerge as serious playoff contenders. After 25 matches of the season, KKR’s campaign appeared all but over. The side had suffered five defeats in their first six matches, with another game ending in a washout, leaving them near the bottom of the points table and struggling for momentum. However, the Kolkata-based franchise has since scripted an impressive revival, winning six of their last seven matches to reignite their playoff hopes. Their latest triumph — a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Wednesday — further strengthened belief within the camp. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show, former India batter Abhinav Mukund praised KKR’s tactical improvements and growing confidence. “They’ve got their tactics and combinations right now,” Mukund said. “Their batting may still not be firing on all cylinders, but they’ve become very effective in the areas we expected them to dominate, especially spin bowling. A form team is always dangerous.” KKR’s resurgence has largely been built around their spin attack. Veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine has been exceptional, claiming 14 wickets while maintaining a tournament-best economy rate of 6.40. Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, despite a difficult start to the season, has rediscovered rhythm and contributed ten wickets at an economy rate of 8.78. Support from spinner Anukul Roy and pacer Kartik Tyagi has further strengthened KKR’s bowling unit, while all-rounder Cameron Green has chipped in with crucial breakthroughs. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer highlighted how KKR’s slow start was partly due to unsettled combinations and player availability issues. “Finding the right opening pair, deciding where Cameron Green fits, and dealing with bowling absences hurt them early on,” Jaffer explained. “Players like Mustafizur Rahman and Harshit Rana missed games, while Matheesha Pathirana joined late. But they’ve found the right balance at the perfect time.” With just one league-stage match remaining — against Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on Sunday — KKR now stand on the brink of an unlikely playoff qualification. A victory, combined with favorable results elsewhere, could complete what many are calling one of the season’s great comeback stories.

1 day ago

Kolkata Knight Riders Coach Shane Watson Praises Injured Varun Chakravarthy for Commitment Amid Pain

Assistant coach Shane Watson has praised Varun Chakravarthy for continuing to play through injury as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a victory over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on Wednesday night. Watson revealed after the match that Varun has been “playing through a bit of pain,” amid reports that the mystery spinner is carrying a hairline fracture in his left foot. Despite the injury, Varun has continued to feature for KKR during the crucial final phase of the season. Against Mumbai Indians, the spinner returned economical figures of 0 for 28 from his four overs, helping KKR maintain pressure during the middle overs even though he went wicketless. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Watson praised Varun’s determination and commitment to the franchise.“He’s obviously playing through a bit of pain at the moment, which just shows how brave he is and how much he wants to contribute for KKR,” Watson said. The former Australia all-rounder also highlighted Varun’s impressive turnaround this season after a difficult start. The spinner had gone wicketless while conceding heavily in KKR’s opening games but later emerged as one of the side’s most dependable performers alongside veteran spinner Sunil Narine. Watson added that KKR were fortunate to have a player willing to push through discomfort for the team’s cause.“With the pain that he’s managing, he could have easily decided to rest. But he’s all in for KKR,” he said. Varun’s injury has also reportedly come under the observation of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), although the board has left the management of his fitness to the franchise during the IPL season. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that while the board’s Centre of Excellence physios continue monitoring player workloads and injuries, franchises are primarily responsible for player management during the tournament. The match also saw a worrying collision involving Varun and young batter-wicketkeeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi. During the 11th over of Mumbai’s innings, Raghuvanshi sprinted toward a top-edged catch off Varun’s bowling and collided with the spinner just as the catch was being completed. The impact caused Varun to spill the ball. Raghuvanshi later left the field in the 14th over and did not return to bat. Watson confirmed that the youngster experienced neck pain, dizziness and headaches following the collision.“He ran a long way for that catch, but unfortunately the collision caused some neck pain, dizziness and a headache,” Watson explained. The KKR coach also praised Raghuvanshi’s fighting spirit, calling him one of the toughest competitors in the squad. His absence was felt, especially given that he has been KKR’s leading run-scorer this season. KKR will now prepare for their final league-stage fixture against Delhi Capitals on Sunday, with the team hopeful that Raghuvanshi recovers in time while Varun continues his rehabilitation ahead of the crucial clash.

1 day ago

Ambati Rayudu Backs Dhruv Jurel to Reach Greater Heights After Match-Winning Knock

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Dhruv Jurel, calling the young wicketkeeper-batter a player with “extraordinary potential” after his composed unbeaten half-century guided Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling chase against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur. Jurel played a crucial role in Rajasthan Royals’ successful pursuit of 221, remaining unbeaten on 53 off 38 balls in a high-pressure encounter. His innings helped RR keep their playoff hopes alive and further highlighted his growing influence in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season. The 24-year-old is enjoying his most productive IPL campaign so far, having scored 420 runs in 13 innings at a strike rate of 150.00, including five half-centuries. Only teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has scored more runs for Rajasthan Royals this season. “I think he has at least four or five levels to unlock in his batting,” Rayudu said. “He is one guy I feel who has extraordinary potential. He is so clean, so neat. He has such a good technique.” Rayudu praised Jurel’s composure and all-round batting ability, particularly his comfort against pace bowling and his game awareness under pressure. “His temperament is top-class. His play against pace, he is so comfortable. There are so many good things — he steps out, he plays spin well, reads length well, runs brilliantly between the wickets. I think he is a complete package that just needs to be properly unlocked and trained,” he added. Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim also lauded Jurel’s ability to control a chase but pointed out areas where the batter could improve, especially when setting a target. Karim highlighted the contrast in Jurel’s performances while batting first and second this season. While Jurel has struck at 157.37 in successful chases, his strike rate drops to 144.30 when batting first. “When he bats second, it seems he is in complete control of the situation,” Karim said. “He has the match awareness, the ability to take the game deep and finish matches, which is a special quality.” However, Karim believes Jurel can become even more dangerous if he shows greater attacking intent earlier in his innings while batting first. “His strike rate in the first ten balls is slightly on the lower side when batting first. That’s when I want him to free himself, back his talent and play the big shots early. That will boost both his confidence and strike rate,” Karim explained. With consistent performances and growing praise from former cricketers, Jurel’s rise has emerged as one of the bright stories of Rajasthan Royals’ campaign this season.

2 days ago

Indian Premier League 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Climbs to Top of Orange Cap Race After Jaipur Heroics

The race for the Orange Cap in the Indian Premier League 2026 took another dramatic turn on a thrilling night in Jaipur as Mitchell Marsh and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced stunning knocks during the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. Marsh continued his remarkable late-season surge with a blistering 96 off 57 balls for Lucknow Super Giants. The Australian allrounder, who was outside the top run-scorers just a week ago, has now smashed scores of 111, 90, and 96 in three of his last four innings. His latest effort lifted LSG to an imposing total of 220 for 5 and briefly pushed him to the top of the Orange Cap standings with 563 runs. However, Marsh’s stay at the summit was short-lived thanks to a breathtaking innings from teenage sensation Sooryavanshi. The Rajasthan Royals batter hammered 93 off just 38 deliveries in a must-win encounter for his side, propelling RR to a crucial victory that kept their playoff hopes alive. Unlike some of his earlier explosive starts this season, Sooryavanshi began cautiously. He reached 25 from 16 balls after eight overs and initially struggled against Mohsin Khan. But once settled, the youngster unleashed a flurry of boundaries and sixes across the ground. He brought up his half-century in 23 balls before accelerating further, smashing ten sixes in total. The assault included multiple maximums against Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, and Digvesh Rathi. His innings finally ended when Mohsin deceived him with a slower delivery. The knock took Sooryavanshi to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard with 579 runs for the season, overtaking Marsh’s 563. Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad sits third with 555 runs, closely followed by B Sai Sudharsan on 554 and Shubman Gill on 552 for Gujarat Titans. Archer Moves Up Purple Cap Standings In the Purple Cap race, Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer made gains after dismissing Ayush Badoni during the first innings. Archer now has 18 wickets this season, moving into fourth place on the wicket-takers’ chart. Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler Prince Yadav, meanwhile, endured a third consecutive wicketless outing and remains on 16 wickets for the campaign. At the top of the Purple Cap standings, Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues to lead with 24 wickets. Kagiso Rabada of Gujarat Titans follows with 21 wickets, while Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings occupies third place with 20 wickets.

2 days ago

De Kock and Raj Bawa Ruled Out of IPL 2026 With Injuries

Mumbai Indians have suffered a double injury setback with batter Quinton de Kock and allrounder Raj Bawa ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026. The franchise confirmed on Tuesday that de Kock sustained a tendon injury in his left wrist ahead of MI’s clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29, while Bawa suffered a ligament tear in his right thumb during the match against Punjab Kings last week. In an official statement, Mumbai Indians said both players would continue rehabilitation at home under the supervision of the team’s medical staff. “Both Quinton and Raj Bawa will continue their rehab in their respective homes, with support and guidance from the Mumbai Indians medical team to help them return to play as soon as possible,” the franchise said. The team added that replacements for the injured duo would be announced according to IPL regulations. De Kock featured in only three matches this season for MI. After making an impressive start with an unbeaten 112 in his opening appearance, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batter managed scores of 13 and 7 in his following innings. His last outing came against Chennai Super Kings on April 23. Bawa also played three games during the campaign. The young allrounder scored 16 runs in his only innings with the bat and picked up two wickets at an average of 25 before his injury setback. Mumbai Indians’ disappointing season has already ended their hopes of reaching the playoffs. The five-time champions are currently ninth on the IPL 2026 points table with eight points from 12 matches. MI will next take on Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Wednesday as they look to finish a difficult campaign on a positive note.

3 days ago

Kishan and Klaasen Power SRH Into IPL 2026 Playoffs

Sunrisers Hyderabad may have entered IPL 2026 with the spotlight firmly on the explosive opening pair of “Travishek” — Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma — but it is the emerging middle-order duo of Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen that has quietly become the backbone of the team’s playoff push. The pair once again delivered under pressure on Monday night, guiding SRH to a crucial win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk and securing a place in the IPL playoffs. On a slow and challenging surface, Kishan scored a composed 70 off 47 balls while Klaasen smashed 47 from 26 deliveries in a match-defining partnership of 75 runs from just 41 balls. Their consistency this season has transformed SRH into one of the tournament’s most balanced batting units. Klaasen currently leads the Orange Cap race with 555 runs, while Kishan has accumulated 490 runs and sits among the top scorers of the season. Abhishek Sharma has also crossed 500 runs, though Head’s campaign has been comparatively modest with 367 runs so far. While Head and Abhishek continue to provide explosive starts at the top, Kishan and Klaasen have excelled in stabilising innings and accelerating through the middle overs. The duo has added 434 runs in seven partnerships at an average of 62 and a run rate close to 11 per over — remarkable numbers considering most of their batting comes outside the powerplay. Monday’s innings highlighted their adaptability. SRH lost Head early for just six runs before Abhishek departed in the eighth over after struggling on the sluggish pitch. Kishan then anchored the chase with maturity and control, batting from the third over until the 19th and falling just six runs short of the target. SRH assistant coach James Franklin described Kishan’s knock as one of his finest in the tournament. “So far in this year’s IPL, that was probably his best innings,” Franklin said after the match. “Batters had to craft their innings differently on this surface, and I thought Ishan assessed the conditions brilliantly and played with great maturity.” Franklin also praised Klaasen’s impact throughout the campaign, calling his performances among the best middle-order displays of the season. “It’s one of the best middle-order batting performances you’ll see through an IPL season,” he said. “He reads situations well, maintains the tempo and has had a huge influence on games for us.” Former India batter Ambati Rayudu was particularly impressed by Kishan’s evolution as a batter and leader. “He has stood up on a lot of difficult wickets this season,” Rayudu said during a post-match discussion. “That shows his versatility. He can attack bowlers but also adapt when conditions are tough. He’s an amazing asset to have in any team.” Rayudu also highlighted Kishan’s composure during the chase and his leadership qualities when standing in for captain Pat Cummins earlier in the season. Former New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan, who previously played alongside Kishan at Mumbai Indians, said the wicketkeeper-batter’s growth has been evident. “He was just a kid when he played with us,” McClenaghan said. “But the way he’s matured as a person, leader and batter has been sensational.” Despite the growing attention on Kishan and Klaasen, SRH’s batting strength remains rooted in a collective approach. Alongside Head and Abhishek, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has also played an important supporting role throughout the season. “Those four at the moment — it’s a pleasure for us to have them in our team,” Franklin said. “The way they’re assessing games and putting pressure back on opposition bowling attacks has been outstanding.” With SRH becoming only the second side to qualify for the playoffs, their formidable batting depth has made them one of the most dangerous teams remaining in IPL 2026.

3 days ago

Sunrisers Hyderabad Seal Playoff Spot; CSK Stare at Elimination After Home Defeat

Sunrisers Hyderabad booked their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, a result that also confirmed playoff qualification for Gujarat Titans. Meanwhile, CSK’s hopes now hang by a thread after ending their home leg with another painful loss. Chasing 181, SRH reached the target with composure thanks to a gritty unbeaten 70 from Ishan Kishan and a blistering 47 off 26 balls from Heinrich Klaasen. Earlier, CSK posted 180 for 7, powered by Dewald Brevis’s aggressive 44 and useful contributions from the middle order. The evening also saw fans welcome MS Dhoni to the stadium for the first time this season, though the CSK legend remained unavailable due to a calf injury. Gaikwad’s Slow Start Hurts CSK Much of the spotlight fell once again on CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, whose cautious approach at the top failed to provide momentum. Gaikwad crawled to 15 off 21 deliveries and managed just 9 runs from his first 11 balls during the powerplay. At a time when most IPL openers attack aggressively inside the first six overs, Gaikwad’s old-school method of settling in before accelerating appeared out of sync with modern T20 demands. By the time CSK reached 100, his contribution was the lowest by an opener this season in such a situation. Cummins Leads from the Front SRH captain Pat Cummins once again demonstrated why he remains one of the most reliable T20 leaders. On a surface that offered little assistance to fast bowlers, Cummins delivered figures of 3 for 28, using slower balls cleverly to disrupt CSK’s rhythm. He dismissed key batters including Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, and Gaikwad. His performance also marked a major personal milestone — 200 wickets in T20 cricket. Young pacer Sakib Hussain complemented his captain brilliantly, varying his pace effectively to finish with 2 for 34. Brevis Finally Delivers Much was expected from Brevis this season, but the young South African had struggled for consistency and strike rate coming into the match. Against SRH, however, he finally produced the kind of innings CSK desperately needed. Brevis attacked the spinners confidently and punished the short ball with authority, smashing 44 off 27 deliveries. His assault in the middle overs, especially against Nitish Kumar Reddy, briefly shifted momentum toward CSK. Between 17.5 overs, Brevis, Samson, and Kartik Sharma combined for 103 runs from just 59 balls, keeping CSK competitive despite a sluggish start. Bowlers Keep SRH in Check Early CSK’s seamers fought hard in the chase. Spencer Johnson and Mukesh Choudhary generated impressive pace and managed to contain SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma in the powerplay. The pressure built steadily before CSK spinner Akeal Hosein removed Abhishek Sharma, briefly reviving home hopes. Klaasen Turns the Match If Kishan anchored the chase, Klaasen destroyed CSK’s resistance. The South African batter counterattacked brilliantly against spin, particularly targeting Noor Ahmad with fearless strokeplay. Klaasen survived two close chances early in his innings but responded immediately with boundaries, never allowing CSK to regain control. His 47 came at a strike rate above 180, a remarkable effort on a sluggish surface where timing was difficult. The impact of his innings was evident from the animated send-offs and reactions from CSK players once he was finally dismissed. Kishan Anchors the Chase While Klaasen provided the fireworks, Kishan delivered the stability. His unbeaten 70 was not the most fluent knock of his career, but it proved invaluable under pressure. Kishan rotated strike smartly, punished loose deliveries, and ensured SRH never lost control of the chase. His measured innings reflected maturity and determination — qualities SRH needed at a crucial stage of the tournament. With this victory, SRH march confidently into the playoffs, while CSK now face the grim possibility of an early exit from IPL 2026.

4 days ago

Delhi Capitals Frustrated Over Unpredictable Home Conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium

Despite keeping their playoff hopes alive with a victory over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, Delhi Capitals remain deeply frustrated with the playing conditions at their home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Head coach Hemang Badani admitted after the match that the team has effectively begun treating its home venue like an away ground due to the unpredictability of the pitches. “We’ve stopped discussing the surface,” Badani said during the post-match press conference. “As far as we are concerned, we look at this venue as an away venue.” DC’s Home Record Raises Concerns Delhi Capitals have endured a difficult campaign at home during the Indian Premier League 2026, managing just two wins in seven matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In contrast, they have won four of their six away fixtures. Badani pointed to the sharp contrast in performances to underline the team’s discomfort on home surfaces. “If you divide the season into home and away performances, we’ve done significantly better away from home,” he said. “Including last season, we’ve now played 12 games here and won only three, one of which came in a Super Over.” The inconsistency of the pitches has left the coaching staff unable to properly plan team combinations or strategies. “It hasn’t been conducive to our style of play,” Badani explained. “Many times, we haven’t been able to understand what the surface is going to do.” Different Pitch, Different Challenge According to Badani, the three different pitches used in Delhi this season have behaved unpredictably, making preparation extremely difficult for the side. “We’ve been bowled out for 60, we’ve been bowled out for 150, and we’ve also scored 260 here,” he said. “We don’t know how Pitch No. 4, 5 or 6 will behave because each surface has played differently every single time.” He added that teams generally assess grass cover, surface texture and colour to estimate scoring patterns and choose combinations accordingly, but DC have struggled to establish any reliable expectations in Delhi. “When you know the par score is around 180 or 200, you can build your side around that. But here, we simply don’t know what we’re going to get,” he said. Reverse Swing Changed Sunday’s Match Even in Sunday’s victory, Badani said the pitch behaved differently as the game progressed. Rajasthan Royals had reached 160 for 2 after 14 overs before collapsing late in the innings as the older ball began reversing and gripping the surface. “The same thing happened during our chase,” Badani noted. “The ball started reversing and holding slightly in the pitch, which made batting harder as it got older.” As a result, DC adjusted their approach by attacking early before taking the chase deep to avoid unnecessary risks. Debate Over Home Advantage Rekindled Badani was also asked whether IPL franchises should be given greater control over home pitches to ensure a genuine home advantage. The DC coach suggested that if such a policy were implemented, it should apply consistently across all teams. However, his primary concern remained the lack of predictability rather than the nature of the pitches themselves. “If there has to be a consistent decision for all teams, then yes,” he said. “But at the very least, teams should know what to expect. Here, we simply don’t know what the surface will do.” With the playoff race intensifying, Delhi Capitals will hope to overcome their home struggles and maintain momentum heading into the final phase of the tournament.

18 May, 2026 | 04:51 PM

Delhi Capitals Coach Hemang Badani Praises Mitchell Starc’s Work Ethic After Match-Winning Spell

Mitchell Starc continued to prove his value for Delhi Capitals with a brilliant four-wicket haul against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, prompting head coach Hemang Badani to hail the Australian fast bowler’s professionalism and influence on the squad. Starc, who joined DC late in the Indian Premier League 2026 after recovering from shoulder and elbow issues, delivered match-winning figures of 4 for 40 as Delhi kept their playoff hopes alive. Since making his first appearance on May 1, the left-arm pacer has claimed nine wickets in five matches, including two three-wicket hauls. Speaking after the victory, Badani described Starc as one of the finest role models in modern cricket. “His work ethic, preparation and training standards are above par,” Badani said. “Even many younger players don’t match that intensity, and that’s one of the reasons he has been able to sustain success for so long.” The DC coach also highlighted Starc’s role in mentoring younger bowlers in the squad. “He’s constantly sharing knowledge with the younger lads — how to reverse swing the ball, how to hold lengths, how to react when a batter attacks. He discusses whether to go for wickets or bowl defensively depending on the situation. There’s immense value in the conversations he brings,” Badani added. Starc’s Stunning Comeback Spell Starc’s outing did not begin well as Yashasvi Jaiswal struck two boundaries in his opening over. In his second over, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel attacked aggressively, taking 16 runs with a six and two fours. However, once the ball began reversing, Starc turned the game decisively in Delhi’s favour. Mixing sharp pace, cutters and reverse swing, he ripped through the RR middle order in a devastating spell. In the 15th over, Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in quick succession, before removing Dasun Shanaka later in the innings. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu credited the reverse swing and a stunning catch from Axar Patel for changing the momentum. “He didn’t start well with the new ball, but once the ball started tailing in and reversing, he knew exactly what variations to use,” Rayudu said during ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show. “Axar’s catch was exceptional and really set things up for Starc.” Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar also praised Starc’s pace through the air and ability to make the ball tail in sharply — a trademark skill that has troubled batters across formats. Delayed Arrival Frustrated DC Management Starc’s delayed entry into the tournament had initially been a concern for Delhi Capitals. Following a demanding Ashes series, where he played all five Tests and earned Player of the Series honours, Cricket Australia managed his workload carefully before clearing him for IPL duty. Badani admitted the franchise would ideally prefer all players available from the beginning of the season, but acknowledged that national boards ultimately control player availability. “Starc is one of the biggest players in our squad and we invested in him because we know he is a match-winner,” Badani said. “But when governing bodies make those decisions, franchises have very little control.” He also pointed out that similar situations affected Josh Hazlewood at Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Pat Cummins at Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the tournament. With Starc now finding rhythm at a crucial stage of the season, Delhi Capitals will hope their pace spearhead can continue leading the charge in the race for the playoffs.

18 May, 2026 | 11:15 AM

Indian Premier League 2026: Bhuvneshwar Extends Purple Cap Lead as Kohli, Rahul Climb Orange Cap Standings

The race for the Orange and Purple Caps in the Indian Premier League 2026 intensified on Sunday after standout performances from several top stars during the double-header clashes featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. Kohli, Rahul Close In on Orange Cap Leaders In the afternoon fixture, Virat Kohli continued his consistent run with the bat, scoring 58 off 37 balls to guide RCB to victory over PBKS. While Australia’s Cooper Connolly chipped in with a brisk 37 off 22 deliveries, Kohli’s innings proved more significant in the Orange Cap standings. The former RCB captain climbed to 542 runs for the season, narrowing the gap on current leaders B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill of Gujarat Titans, who have 554 and 552 runs respectively. Connolly also broke into the top ten, reaching 473 runs and moving to eighth position. Later in the evening encounter between DC and RR, teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 46 off just 21 balls, while KL Rahul anchored the chase with a composed 56 from 42 deliveries. Rahul’s knock lifted him to fourth place on the Orange Cap leaderboard with 533 runs, pushing Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad down to fifth. Sooryavanshi, meanwhile, rose to sixth place with 486 runs in an impressive breakout season. Bhuvneshwar Tightens Grip on Purple Cap On the bowling front, Bhuvneshwar Kumar further strengthened his hold on the Purple Cap during RCB’s win over PBKS. The veteran pacer removed both PBKS openers — Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh — finishing with figures of 2 for 38. Although slightly expensive compared to his season economy rate of 7.70, Bhuvneshwar’s latest outing took his wicket tally to 24 for the season, extending his lead at the top of the charts. He now sits three wickets ahead of Kagiso Rabada of GT, while Anshul Kamboj of Chennai Super Kings trails by five wickets. In the evening match, Jofra Archer returned to form with figures of 2 for 35. After enduring a difficult stretch in recent matches, the RR speedster climbed to fourth place in the Purple Cap standings with 17 wickets, moving ahead of a group of bowlers tied on 16 scalps. With the league stage approaching its climax, both the Orange Cap and Purple Cap races are shaping up for a thrilling finish.

18 May, 2026 | 10:10 AM

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