Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted that his team's IPL match was lost in the powerplay after an explosive start by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and early setbacks in their chase of 223. RCB secured a 23-run victory, sealing their playoffs berth.
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the limelight in his first full season of IPL with some dazzling performances for the Rajasthan Royals.
Skipper Shreyas Iyer's magnificent half-century draped in elegance and aggression in equal measure was the centrepiece in Punjab Kings' comfortable five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.
Shreyas Iyer explains Punjab Kings' mindset behind record 265 chase vs Delhi Capitals, hailing KL Rahul's 152.
Tributes continued to pour in for former India captain Sourav Ganguly a day after he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame, with batting great Sachin Tendulkar and former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh congratulating one of India's most successful captains.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad criticised his team's bowling performance after a defeat to Punjab Kings in their recent IPL match, despite a strong batting display.
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, saying he deserves to be ranked among the best leaders in the Indian Premier League, alongside MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first outing for India A in one-day cricket ended with a muted 14 but his team hung in there till the end against a self-destructing Sri Lanka A to pull off an eight-run win in the tri-series opener in Dambulla on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians face a crucial IPL match against Punjab Kings, with concerns over Rohit Sharma's fitness and the team's overall performance.
The IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was abandoned due to heavy rain and a wet outfield, resulting in both teams sharing a point each.
At 31, it would be too early and unwise to phase out a special talent like Sanju Samson, who despite the odd blip appears to be enjoying the best phase of his India career.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a tough challenge against a strong Punjab Kings side in their upcoming IPL match.
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.
Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred and Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul helped Punjab Kings kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals.
Lucknow Super Giants are considering a leadership change after two disappointing IPL seasons. Director of Cricket Tom Moody admitted that captain Rishabh Pant has struggled with the pressures of captaincy, impacting his performance. The team finished seventh in 2025 and is set to end the 2026 season near the bottom of the table.
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.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) demonstrated their strength in chasing big totals in the ongoing IPL 2026 season with a victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the idea of creating two separate T20I teams for Team India, advocating for 'A' team tours to provide players with more exposure instead.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after the league stage.
For a franchise that has waited for nearly two decades for an IPL crown, could this be the year when Punjab Kings finally create IPL history?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to exploit Punjab Kings' bowling vulnerabilities to secure a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League. Virat Kohli's presence is a major draw for fans in Dharamsala.
The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow.
Shreyas Iyer ends his Wankhede drought with a fluent fifty as Punjab Kings chase down 195 to beat Mumbai Indians and go top of the table.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 IPL season, achieving an unprecedented MVPI of 1071, significantly ahead of his closest competitor, Shubman Gill. His exceptional strike rate of 236 was a key factor in this achievement, making him only the third player in IPL history to surpass an MVPI of 1000 in a single season.
Matthew Hayden shared a behind-the-scenes insight into Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's excitement about young opener Prabhsimran Singh
Vishvaraj Jadeja struck a crafty hundred as Saurashtra thrashed Punjab by nine wickets to storm into the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Friday.
Thanking the team management for the opportunities given to him, Punjab Kings batter Prabhsimran Singh said he intended to take Saturday's IPL match against Delhi Capitals deeper after the loss of three wickets in the powerplay.
A recap of the action of the second week of IPL 2026.
Prabhsimran Singh has played a couple of good knocks this season, but on Saturday he was on fire!
Irfan Pathan backs Shreyas Iyer to replicate last season's form for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, saying the batter is already a proven cricketer who doesn't need the league to prove his place in India's T20I team.
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.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
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.
Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi feels Prabhsimran Singh always had the talent but the maturity gained over the years is finally helping him play to his potential.
Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to beat Punjab Kings by four wickets in Ahmedabad, sealing their third straight win after a see-saw chase that went down to the final over.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 38.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill misses Sikkim clash due to food poisoning
The IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings witnessed some extraordinary fielding efforts.
