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IPL 2026: Clinical CSK Ease To Victory As KKR's Woes Continue

IPL 2026: Clinical CSK Ease To Victory As KKR's Woes Continue

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Spinner Noor Ahmad excelled with the ball as a clinical Chennai Super Kings outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs.

IPL 2026: Rinku Roars Back To Form

IPL 2026: Rinku Roars Back To Form

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Rinku Singh silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, smashing an unbeaten half-century to help Kolkata Knight Riders snatch a thrilling come-from-behind victory against Rajasthan Royals.

After IPL snub, Mustafizur joins PSL!

After IPL snub, Mustafizur joins PSL!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), through its official PSL handle on 'X', announced that Mustafizur will be playing the next edition of the Pakistan Super League even though the players' auction for it is yet to be done.

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

IPL 2026 to open with RCB vs SRH in Bengaluru on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

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.

IPL 2026: Ananya, Suhana, Sara Arjun Cheer MI Win

IPL 2026: Ananya, Suhana, Sara Arjun Cheer MI Win

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Bollywood folk were at the Wankhede stadium to watch the Mumbai Indians win its first opening IPL game since 2012.

Shreyas Iyer's IPL captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited: Aakash Chopra

Shreyas Iyer's IPL captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

"Shreyas Iyer's contribution as leader got diluted...": Aakash Chopra Shreyas Iyer's captaincy record praised, but recognition still limited

Punjab Kings Aim To Arrest Slide Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Punjab Kings Aim To Arrest Slide Against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Punjab Kings will be under pressure to halt a worrying slide when they face a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: KKR stay alive in playoff race with thrilling MI win

IPL 2026: KKR stay alive in playoff race with thrilling MI win

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: KKR look to bounce back as Harshit Rana cheers from sidelines

IPL 2026: KKR look to bounce back as Harshit Rana cheers from sidelines

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they face a buoyant Punjab Kings in their backyard on Monday.

Gaikwad problem exposed as Ashwin steps in

Gaikwad problem exposed as Ashwin steps in

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

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.

Three IPL captains on the brink of losing their jobs

Three IPL captains on the brink of losing their jobs

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Several IPL captains are under pressure after their teams' disappointing performances this season. Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rishabh Pant face uncertainty as their franchises evaluate leadership roles and team strategies for future seasons.

IPL 2026: GT vs KKR: Gill shines as Green's fight goes in vain

IPL 2026: GT vs KKR: Gill shines as Green's fight goes in vain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Cameron Green's impressive 79 helped Kolkata Knight Riders reach 180 against Gujarat Titans in their IPL match, despite an early collapse.

IPL 2026: Abhishek Breaks Own Mark, Storms Into IPL Record Books vs CSK

IPL 2026: Abhishek Breaks Own Mark, Storms Into IPL Record Books vs CSK

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma smashes a record 15-ball fifty against CSK, breaking his own SRH mark and becoming the third-fastest in IPL history while crossing 2,000 career runs.

CSK's Nathan Ellis ruled out of IPL 2026 with hamstring injury

CSK's Nathan Ellis ruled out of IPL 2026 with hamstring injury

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings face a setback as Australian pacer Nathan Ellis is ruled out of the upcoming IPL season due to a hamstring injury.

There's a 'special person' behind Nitish Kumar Reddy's bowling turnaround

There's a 'special person' behind Nitish Kumar Reddy's bowling turnaround

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy attributes his improved bowling performance to a 'special person' who helped him overcome injury setbacks. He also discusses his match-winning performance against Kolkata Knight Riders and the team's strategy.

IPL 2026 preview, LSG vs PBKS: Punjab Kings need miracle to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL 2026 preview, LSG vs PBKS: Punjab Kings need miracle to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Kings face a must-win situation against Lucknow Super Giants to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive, needing a turnaround after a series of defeats and dependence on other match results.

Badoni joins Rahul, Pooran in LSG's 1000-run club

Badoni joins Rahul, Pooran in LSG's 1000-run club

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Ayush Badoni crossed the 1000-run milestone for LSG, underlining his consistency with a match-defining knock in a thrilling chase against KKR.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers knock Knight Riders out, seal Qualifier 2 berth

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers knock Knight Riders out, seal Qualifier 2 berth

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a clinical performance to seal their place in the Qualifier 2 as they crushed the hopes of two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders with a comfortable 22 runs win in the IPL Eliminator.

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Mumbai most successful IPL team

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents a complete statistical IPL dossier.

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

Tim Southee takes over as KKR bowling boss

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday announced the appointment of New Zealand cricket legend Tim Southee as the team's bowling coach for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'Like batting against a bowling machine': Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton

'Like batting against a bowling machine': Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton

Rediff.com9 May 2026

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.

Ashwin questions KKR's bowling depth ahead of IPL 2026

Ashwin questions KKR's bowling depth ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the bowling strength of Kolkata Knight Riders, saying opposition teams may no longer feel threatened by their attack.

'No IPL team possible in Kolkata without Dada'

'No IPL team possible in Kolkata without Dada'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

After being heavily criticized from almost all quarters for ignoring former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly in the recently held Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has said that there is no IPL team possible in Kolkata without Ganguly.

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings take on Knight Riders in all-IPL final

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The indomitable Chennai Super Kings will have the advantage of familiarity with the conditions but the unbeaten Kolkata Knight Riders would still be a tough nut to crack when they clash in the Oppo Champions League T20 final at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

Will Rain Spoil KKR's Chances Against Punjab Kings?

Will Rain Spoil KKR's Chances Against Punjab Kings?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders face the threat of rain disrupting their IPL match against Punjab Kings, potentially impacting their chances of securing their first win of the season.

Can Knight Riders beat Sunrisers and seal play-offs berth?

Can Knight Riders beat Sunrisers and seal play-offs berth?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Kolkata Knight Riders will have no margin for error when they take on hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will fancy their chances despite coming off a defeat, in the Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Know the IPL teams

Know the IPL teams

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Check out the squads of the eight participating teams in IPL 8.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan drops wicketkeeping mid-season?

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan drops wicketkeeping mid-season?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Ishan Kishan, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of Pat Cummins, is considering relinquishing wicketkeeping duties to focus on captaincy and improve communication with bowlers, a tactical shift that paid off in their recent victory against Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshi's controversial dismissal sparks outrage

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshi's controversial dismissal sparks outrage

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A contentious 'obstructing the field' call led to Angkrish Raghuvanshi's dismissal, causing disbelief and frustration in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp during their match in Lucknow.

Ticket controversy casts shadow on Bengaluru hosting IPL 2026 final

Ticket controversy casts shadow on Bengaluru hosting IPL 2026 final

Rediff.com5 May 2026

IPL 2026 final venue remains uncertain as political issues in Bengaluru force BCCI to consider alternative cities, with playoffs likely split between Punjab and Karnataka.

IPL 2026, CSK vs DC: Nitish Rana fined for umpire altercation; Gaikwad for slow over-rate

IPL 2026, CSK vs DC: Nitish Rana fined for umpire altercation; Gaikwad for slow over-rate

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been fined for an altercation with the fourth umpire during an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was also fined for a slow over-rate.

IPL 2026 Angkrish Raghuvanshi: KKR's Lone Warrior In Early Storm

IPL 2026 Angkrish Raghuvanshi: KKR's Lone Warrior In Early Storm

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Angkrish Raghuvanshi played like a seasoned campaigner, tonking the bowlers all over the ground.

Gavaskar sees silver lining for LSG despite Pooran's struggles

Gavaskar sees silver lining for LSG despite Pooran's struggles

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Gavaskar said Nicholas Pooran 'looked lost' but lauded LSG for winning without relying on star players, thanks to Mukul Choudhary's heroics.

IPL 2026: A Star Is Born: Meet LSG's Match-Winner Mukul Choudhary!

IPL 2026: A Star Is Born: Meet LSG's Match-Winner Mukul Choudhary!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Mukul Choudhary, a 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Rajasthan, picked up the gloves and bat after getting inspired by the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

IPL 2026: Dhoni's quiet chat with Noor that flipped the match

IPL 2026: Dhoni's quiet chat with Noor that flipped the match

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

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.

Rinku, Chakravarthy Fire KKR To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rinku, Chakravarthy Fire KKR To First Win Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A timely unbeaten 53 from vice-captain Rinku Singh and a fine spell from Varun Chakravarthy powered former champions Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of IPL 2026.

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rinku Singh lands key role in UP government setup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appointed cricketer Rinku Singh as a Regional Sports Officer, recognising his achievements in cricket, including his IPL success and contributions to the Indian national team.

Titans take on Knight Riders, eye third straight win

Titans take on Knight Riders, eye third straight win

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Defending champions Gujarat Titans will be eyeing a hat-trick of victories, while Kolkata Knight Riders, fresh from their decimation of Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be keen to show that win was not a flash in the pan when the two sides clash in the IPL in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Pat Cummins seeks clearance from Cricket Australia for IPL participation

Pat Cummins seeks clearance from Cricket Australia for IPL participation

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has returned to Australia for a final scan on his injured back to gain clearance for the second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He is expected to rejoin the squad on April 17 if cleared.

IPL 2026: 'Time for Hardik to Deliver': Chopra on MI Captain's Form

IPL 2026: 'Time for Hardik to Deliver': Chopra on MI Captain's Form

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Aakash Chopra questions Hardik Pandya's impact as Mumbai Indians struggle at the bottom of IPL 2026, urging fresh ideas and a fearless approach.