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.
With key changes and a focus on a balanced squad, can the Rajasthan Royals make a significant impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season under Riyan Parag's leadership?
Punjab Kings's downfall has been driven by poor fielding, repeated dropped catches, inconsistent bowling and the continued backing of out-of-form middle-order batters such as Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera, both of whom have struggled with both bat and fielding standards.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player, has achieved remarkable milestones in IPL 2026, becoming the youngest and fastest player to reach 500 runs.
Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to injury.
Despite a recent slump, Sunil Gavaskar believes Punjab Kings still have a chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, citing the inconsistent performance of other teams.
Despite a recent slump, Sunil Gavaskar believes Punjab Kings still have a chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, citing the inconsistent performance of other teams.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.
Virat Kohli credits the influence of young players for his T20 reinvention and fastest IPL fifty, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second successive trophy. He highlights the team's depth and shared responsibility in securing the IPL title.
Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu critiques Rishabh Pant's dismissals and analyses Lucknow Super Giants' batting struggles in the IPL season.
He upsets bowlers, unsettles the opponent captain's plans, and destroys their hopes of winning the match.
Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.
Abhishek Sharma becomes the second batter after David Warner to hit 100 sixes for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League
Ravi Bishnoi believes he has turned a major weakness into his strength after putting on a match-winning display in Saturday's IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans.
Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.
In a crushing blow for Chennai Super Kings fans, former captain Mahendra Singh has been ruled out of the team's final home game of the IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Monday.
Rajasthan Royals unveiled their new jersey for the IPL 2026 season at an event in Jaipur on Wednesday, marking the start of a new campaign for the inaugural champions.
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has faced social media scrutiny after a video involving remarks about Tilak Varma went viral. Despite the online chatter, PBKS Head of Sports Science Andrew Leipus says Arshdeep's mindset and behaviour have remained steady, and he continues to be a positive presence within the team.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pacers have been instrumental in their recent home victories in IPL 2026, marking a significant turnaround in their home ground performance.
Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli has revealed a new full-sleeve tattoo on his left arm ahead of the IPL 2026, with the artwork reflecting his personal and professional journey.
Ajinkya Rahane's 200th IPL appearance was marred by a disappointing performance, scoring only eight runs in a crucial run-chase for the Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour expresses confidence in skipper Riyan Parag's ability to overcome his current lean patch in the IPL 2024 season.
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has criticised the Gujarat Titans' over-reliance on their top three batsmen and questioned Shubman Gill's captaincy in the IPL.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals player, remains unfazed by the attention following his impressive performance in the IPL, focusing instead on his long-term cricketing journey. Rishabh Pant backs his team despite a defeat.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available to play in the team's first match of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Bumrah had previously been at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for workload management.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.
Navdeep Saini has been named as Harshit Rana's replacement in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. Kulwant Khejroliya will replace Prithviraj Yarra in the Gujarat Titans squad.
Yuzvendra Chahal provides a reassuring update on Shreyas Iyer's wrist injury after a brief scare during a Punjab Kings match, calming concerns among fans and teammates.
Cameron Green returned to form with a fighting half-century, but his effort was overshadowed by Shubman Gill, who produced a captain's knock to guide Gujarat Titans to a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Rumours of a feud between the Pandya brothers, Hardik and Krunal, are swirling after Krunal's ambiguous comments and on-field interactions during the IPL.
Struggling former champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be eyeing consistency as they await the return of their former captains Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Shubman Gill is winning hearts with his witty social media presence and playful interactions with Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler.
CSK sign Spencer Johnson as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of IPL 2026, boosting pace attack but leaving death-over concerns.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for using an 'obscene' gesture during the IPL game against Mumbai Indians.
Madhav Tiwari, a 22-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, delivered a Player of the Match performance on his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, showcasing his talent with both bat and ball.
Delhi Capitals shared a video showing David Miller's emotional reaction after narrowly losing to Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL match.
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.
Ishan Kishan's impressive 70 and Pat Cummins's three-wicket haul led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, securing their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs. Heinrich Klaasen's contribution of 47 runs also proved vital in the win.
RCB start IPL 2026 with record-breaking chase against SRH as Rajat Patidar dedicates emotional win to fans lost in last year's tragedy.
