Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings rode on Urvil Patel's explosive 23-ball 65 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in a tense IPL clash and keep their playoff hopes alive in Chennai on Sunday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to extend their winning run when they face Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2026 match in Vadodara on Monday.
Finn Allen's unbeaten 47-ball IPL century powered KKR to an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, with Mark Boucher and Piyush Chawla praising the Kiwi opener's explosive batting display.
Mumbai Indians' struggle to find strong starts has been a telling factor for them this season, reckons Aakash Chopra.
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly tampering with the CCTV surveillance system at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during an IPL match between RCB and GT. The accused reportedly disrupted surveillance coverage by damaging network video recorder systems and optical fibre connections.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood believes the pressure to score big in the IPL can work in favour of bowlers, as even a short period of tight bowling can disrupt a batter's rhythm and lead to wickets.
Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal entered an exclusive club after hitting a six off the first ball of the IPL match against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. He became only the fifth batter in the league's history to achieve the feat.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes that with modern T20 batters constantly attacking, bowlers must adopt a defensive, tactical mindset even when the ball swings in the powerplay.
IPL champions RCB have proposed the installation of 300-350 AI-enabled cameras at the venue and offered to bear the estimated cost of Rs 4.50 crore for this crowd management initiative.
Ravichandran Ashwin questions Hardik Pandya's toss call and tactics as Mumbai Indians slump continues in IPL 2026 after defeat to Chennai Super Kings.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana on Thursday said three titles in three years was an amazing result for the franchise following the win in the Women's Premier League final in Vadodara.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad missed an opportunity to regain form in the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ashwin analyses Gaikwad's struggles, while also praising SRH bowler Eshan Malinga.
Gujarat Titans' Anuj Rawat discusses the importance of preparation and mental freshness in the IPL, praising Shubman Gill's leadership and Matthew Hayden's coaching.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's lead pacer Josh Hazlewood admitted that his delayed entry into IPL 2026 due to rehabilitation was tough, emphasising the need to respect recovery time at 35 after multiple injuries since November 2025.
Tim David discusses the challenges of being a finisher in T20 cricket and how he manages pressure in the IPL. He credits the top-order batsmen for making his job easier and emphasises the importance of practice and adapting to different bowling styles, particularly spin.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 24.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding 29-run win over Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, powered by a blazing batting display from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, despite strong resistance from GT's top order.
After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes that T20 batting has evolved significantly, and bowlers need to adapt and improve their skills to stay competitive in the format.
Kagiso Rabada, the Gujarat Titans' fast bowler, has been impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless six-hitting in the IPL. Rabada acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent and X-factor, noting his fast hands and lack of fear.
Both teams will be hoping their key players step up as the league phase reaches a decisive stage.
In absence of Pooja, RCB handed the responsibility of bowling to new recruits -- England left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, Arundhati Reddy and de Klerk as they managed to keep the opponents to 154-6.
Chennai Super Kings suffered a damaging defeat to Lucknow Super Giants as Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran and Akash Singh exposed tactical flaws and pushed CSK to the brink of IPL 2026 playoff elimination.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has described Virat Kohli as the finest chaser in cricket after his 81-run knock guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24. 2026.
Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel attributes the team's batting collapse against Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a combination of hesitation and bad luck.
Across 18 seasons, Virat Kohli now has 8,989 IPL runs. That is roughly 500 runs every single year, without a single dip in form lasting long enough to define a season. Other great batters have careers. Kohli has had a sustained campaign of excellence.
Virat Kohli discusses his future in international cricket, including the 2027 ODI World Cup, emphasising the importance of feeling valued and adding value to the team environment.
Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century powered RCB to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, but off the field, the real story was the love and cheer between Kohli and Anushka Sharma at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Virat Kohli's heartwarming gesture after Sarfaraz Khan's dismissal during an IPL match has gone viral, winning fans' hearts and showcasing true sportsmanship.
Krunal Pandya said he does not prepare too much with his surprise bouncer -- one that batters tend to leave alone.
The Justice Cunha Commission which was constituted to investigate the June 4 stampede, had reportedly concluded in its report that the "design and structure" of the stadium were "unsuitable and unsafe" for mass gatherings
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu critiques Rishabh Pant's dismissals and analyses Lucknow Super Giants' batting struggles in the IPL season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans prepare for a critical IPL showdown that could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricketer, played a remarkable innings, scoring 78 runs off 26 balls to help Rajasthan Royals chase down a target of 201 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Axar Patel expresses his bewilderment after Delhi Capitals' crushing defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, following a previous loss to Punjab Kings. He acknowledges the impact of missed opportunities and praises the opposition's bowling performance.
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly selling IPL match tickets illegally at inflated prices outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Mitchell Starc joins Delhi Capitals and is set to return from May 1 in IPL 2026, with Axar Patel confirming availability as DC eye a boost in the tournament's crucial phase.
RCB are set to shift their IPL 2026 home matches from Bengaluru to the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.
Delhi Capitals will aim to upset defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru -- the only unbeaten team in WPL 2026 with five wins in a row.
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