Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Rajasthan Royals' young talent, celebrated his 15th birthday by smashing the second-fastest fifty in the team's IPL history, leading them to a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings.
Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim praised South African pacer Nandre Burger for his decisive opening spell that put Chennai Super Kings on the back foot in Rajasthan Royals' IPL opener in Guwahati on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Chennai Super Kings team management must work on keeping a "hurting" dressing room in good spirits to arrest the slide, Indian spin legend Ravichandran Ashwin said.
Chennai Super Kings face a setback as Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is ruled out of the upcoming IPL season due to a hamstring injury.
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming defends his strategies and the team's performance in the IPL, highlighting the integration of younger players and adaptation to modern T20 trends.
Chennai Super Kings lodge complaint with BCCI over DJ comments and song played during RCB clash, calling the incident "unacceptable".
Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury.
MS Dhoni edges closer to full fitness after a brief net session but remains unlikely to feature in CSK's IPL 2026 clash against KKR as the franchise avoids rushing his return.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that he will open the batting alongside new recruit Sanju Samson this season.
Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has suggested Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad make a slight adjustment to his batting approach, advising him to play more down the ground early in his innings.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 opener, highlighted by Ravindra Jadeja's impressive performance and a 'firing-gun' send-off to Shivam Dube.
Mumbai cricketers stole the spotlight in a thrilling IPL 2026 match, as Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube shone for Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer guided Punjab Kings to victory.
Spinner Noor Ahmad excelled with the ball as a clinical Chennai Super Kings outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 15-ball fifty powers Rajasthan Royals to an 8-wicket win over CSK after bowling them out for 127 in their IPL 2026 opener.
Chennai Super Kings' young wicketkeepers Urvil Patel and Kartik Sharma had the opportunity of their lifetime as they got to train under the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by the emergence of young pace bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain, are confident heading into their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. The uncapped duo made an immediate impact in the previous match, giving SRH a new edge.
Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting praises the team's strategy of building around talented Indian players like Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh, highlighting their crucial roles in the team's success in the IPL.
Sanju Samson rediscovered his batting range with a fabulous hundred and bowlers' fangs regrew as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming expresses confidence in Sanju Samson despite his recent poor performances, assuring full support as he integrates into the CSK team after a trade from Rajasthan Royals.
Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, we've witnessed many a matches that have kept us on the edge of our seats. Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff takes you down memory lane to relive some nail-biters in the history of the IPL.
Dewald Brevis discusses his return to competitive cricket after injury, his confidence boost from CSK's win over KKR, and his admiration for teammate Ayush Mhatre.
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Mumbai Indians have an edge over Chennai Super Kings in the debate over the greatest IPL franchise.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons discusses the team's improved performance and the factors contributing to their recent victory against Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be optimistic about securing their second consecutive win in the IPL as they face Chennai Super Kings, who are struggling with Sanju Samson's form and a lack of strong bowling options.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming discusses the evolving strategies in T20 cricket, the diminishing role of traditional finishers, and the impact of the 'Impact Player' rule on the balance between batting and bowling.
Bengaluru police have arrested 11 individuals for allegedly black marketing tickets during an IPL cricket match. Authorities seized tickets, mobile phones, and evidence of online sales, totaling Rs 4.53 lakh.
Sarfaraz Khan's sensational catch to dismiss Axar Patel was the highlight of Chennai Super Kings' emphatic victory against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 match in Chennai.
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised Chennai Super Kings for sticking to a flawed plan during their heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL on Sunday, April 5, 2026, saying there was no intervention from senior players at key moments.
Heinrich Klaasen plays down his poor record against Chennai Super Kings ahead of SRH's Rivalry Week clash, backing his form and approach in spin-friendly conditions.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attributes his explosive IPL debut to the support from senior players and coaches, allowing him to play his natural, attacking game.
Sun TV Network has sued Chennai Super Kings in the Madras High Court for allegedly using songs and dialogues from Rajinikanth films Jailer, Jailer 2 and Coolie in IPL promotional content without permission, seeking 1 crore in damages.
The Indian Premier League 2026 schedule has sparked debate after Rajasthan Royals opted to play three 'home' matches in Guwahati, prompting criticism from Aakash Chopra and fans questioning the move.
Recent seasons show balanced performances with Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Prasidh Krishna leading the wicket charts.
An analysis of how Mahendra Singh Dhoni's mentorship and strategic input influenced Noor Ahmad's match-winning performance for Chennai Super Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders.
CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.
Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced replacements for injured players ahead of IPL 2026.
The impact of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's knock will travel beyond Guwahati, inspiring every kid who picks up a bat in the narrow, dusty gullies, or a cramped maidan like those in Mumbai.
Faf du Plessis says Sanju Samson's move to CSK is a huge loss for Rajasthan Royals, calling him the franchise's identity ahead of IPL 2026.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad revealed that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is making steady progress and could be available 'soon' for CSK.
Indian batter Sanju Samson arrived in Chennai ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, on Thursday.
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