Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals face off in a crucial IPL match with significant playoff implications, highlighting the anticipated battle between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting and Mitchell Starc's seam bowling.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will both be eyeing a top-two finish when they square off in their final IPL 2026 league match.
Bharti Airtel added 7.64 trillion in value over the past five years, making it the biggest wealth creator in India's private sector, while the IT sector, including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro, collectively lost 8.5 trillion in value, according to the latest Burgundy Private Hurun India 500 report.
Playing their last match on home soil, Rajasthan Royals would look to consolidate their number two position in the points table and upstage top-placed title contenders Chennai Super Kings when the two most balanced sides clash in the IPL in Jaipur on Sunday.
Green has so far played 29 matches in the IPL to aggregate 707 runs and take 16 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants' bowling coach Bharat Arun believes Rishabh Pant is close to regaining his top form, dismissing concerns about his hefty price tag affecting his performance.
Batting maestro Virat Kohli's long wait for an IPL title ended on Tuesday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians spinner Raghu Sharma's 15-year journey of struggle, faith and persistence culminates in a memorable IPL breakthrough at age 33.
Finn Allen smashed a sensational unbeaten 47-ball century with 10 sixes and joined a league of extraordinary gentlemen, as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals, registering their fourth straight IPL win and boosting playoff hopes.
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch has questioned Kolkata Knight Riders' use of all-rounder Cameron Green in IPL 2026, saying team selection should be based on roles and conditions, not auction price.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni partied on New Year's Eve 2026 with his family in Phuket, Thailand, on Wednesday.
In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.
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Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has dismissed burnout concerns for key Indian players, emphasising the team's focus on regaining rhythm and confidence after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
In a nail-biting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by just six runs, posting 210/6 and holding their nerve as GT fell short at 204/8 in 20 overs
As teams prepare for the IPL 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the spotlight has unexpectedly shifted from potential signings to the big names who won't be part of the season
Opener Ambati Raydu scored his maiden century in the Indian Premier League as Chennai Super Kings coasted to an easy eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad to virtually seal a play-offs berth, in Pune, on Sunday.
Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.
Delhi Capitals batter Tristan Stubbs remains confident in the team's batting lineup despite recent losses, attributing perceived struggles to chasing high targets and expressing optimism about upcoming matches.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.
A recap of the action of the fifth week of IPL 2026.
Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.
Tilak Varma smashed the fastest-ever century by a Mumbai Indians' batter to inspire the five-time champions to a memorable come-from-behind victory, against Gujarat Titans.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Jofra Archer's pace bowling led Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Eliminator.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his IPL experience and improved consistency.
Despite consistent performances and a strong leadership record in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer is being overlooked for the T20 captaincy, raising questions about India's selection priorities.
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has backed Venkatesh Iyer to continue opening alongside Virat Kohli for Indian Premier League 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. He said it would be difficult for Phil Salt to return from injury and perform immediately in such an important match.
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Albie and Morne Morkel find themselves in rival dugouts as South Africa face India in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.
'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'
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.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pursuit of back-to-back Indian Premier League titles will run into the season's most disciplined bowling attack when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on Tuesday, with a direct place in the final at stake.
'MS has told us that he will be available for the next season.'
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analyses Delhi Capitals' narrow defeat to Gujarat Titans in the IPL, highlighting a crucial moment of indecision that may have cost them the match.
It is believed that captain Sanju Samson has asked Rajasthan Royals to trade him or release him into the auction, signalling an end to his long association with the franchise.
Royal Challengers Bangalor will attempt to break a 17-year jinx at the Chepauk stadium when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match on Friday.
Kolkata Knight Riders remain optimistic about Cameron Green's potential despite his slow start in the IPL, as the team grapples with injuries and seeks a turnaround in their performance.
