Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after the league stage.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) hoping to retain the title, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes batting stalwart Virat Kohli will play a major role in that effort.
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.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL crown in style, beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
In conditions where big scores have become the norm, the RCB pace duo reduced Delhi to 8 for six in just four overs, effectively ending the contest within the Powerplay.
Mumbai Indians aim to leverage their home advantage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a mixed start to their IPL campaign. Key batting performances and bowling partnerships will be crucial for both teams.
Virat Kohli celebrated his first run against KKR passionately after scoring consecutive ducks in his previous two matches and slammed a magnificent hundred to steer RCB home.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
A review of the IPL 2026 season, highlighting the successes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, while noting the disappointing performances of Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, setting the stage for significant changes.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori criticised his team's bowling performance after their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, highlighting the scoring opportunities given to Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif has pointed out Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar's struggles with short balls in the ongoing IPL, suggesting he needs to work on his technique.
Delhi Capitals, reeling from a recent defeat, face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL match. The game is a test of temperament for Delhi and a chance for Bengaluru to assert their authority.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 38.
Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.
Rishabh Pant loses India Test vice-captaincy and is dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, while K L Rahul returns as deputy and young players earn maiden call-ups.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
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.
Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls in a pressure game against Punjab Kings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a commanding victory.
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.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to improve their batting performance and end their two-match losing streak when they face Mumbai Indians. RCB's batting lineup needs to regain its form to secure a spot in the IPL playoffs.
RCB start IPL 2026 with record-breaking chase against SRH as Rajat Patidar dedicates emotional win to fans lost in last year's tragedy.
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla believes Delhi Capitals may be panicking after their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
Sunil Narine, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a win over Gujarat Titans, keeping KKR firmly alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race with their fifth victory in six games.
Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.
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.
IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar backs Josh Hazlewood after RCB's loss to Gujarat Titans, explaining tactical calls and insisting it was just an off day in a long IPL season.
IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur on Sunday
Krunal Pandya's gritty 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's all-round heroics (4/23, 7 not out) powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nervy two-wicket victory and knocked Mumbai Indians out of the race for IPL playoffs in Raipur on Sunday.
Rashid Khan reflects on his injury recovery, admits rehab mistakes, and addresses Gujarat Titans' middle-order concerns after their win over RCB.
Gujarat Titans, aiming for consistency, face a tough challenge against the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their upcoming Indian Premier League match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
'If he can get into that mindset -- which he has; he has got a lot of skill, a lot of flair and works hard on his game.'
Devdutt Padikkal attributed his vastly improved strike-rate in IPL 2025 to a shift in mindset and him working on his range of shots.
Ravichandran Ashwin praises Virat Kohli's energy and intensity in his return to T20 cricket, highlighting his impact on the game and Jacob Duffy's impressive IPL debut for RCB.
Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Y Venugopala Rao, commended David Miller and Tristan Stubbs for their match-winning performances against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a recent IPL match. He also addressed concerns about Axar Patel's fitness and praised his all-round performance.
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.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming for a batting resurgence against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League match.
