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.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dismantle bowlers and dominate the Powerplay.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, riding high on a five-match winning streak, will face a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match. SRH's strong batting line-up, featuring in-form players like Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, will challenge KKR's bowling attack. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, aims to continue their comeback after consecutive wins.
Lucknow Super Giants released an 'unfiltered' video showing Owner Sanjiv Goenka and Captain Rishabh Pant in a seemingly friendly exchange after their loss to Delhi Capitals, aiming to dispel rumours of a heated argument. However, the video has been met with scepticism from some fans.
Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton script history with a 143-run stand as Mumbai Indians chase 229 in style, with a vintage 'Hitman' knock lighting up Wankhede.
Ahead of IPL 2026, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over the role of Cameron Green at Kolkata Knight Riders, suggesting the franchise should consider cutting his pay if he does not bowl his full quota.
Rajat Patidar praises Virat Kohli's match-winning performance after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season opener.
The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.
Ambati Rayudu praises KL Rahul's aggressive mindset and improved strike rate in IPL 2026 as Delhi Capitals complete a record 226-run chase against Rajasthan Royals.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has urged the team to remain humble and avoid complacency following their IPL victory, while also addressing concerns around player injuries and workload management ahead of the new season.
Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi reveals Dale Steyn's influence on his fast bowling career and his aspirations to play for India, while Irfan Pathan highlights Nabi's unique bowling skills.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to play his 19th season of IPL, what many experts believe could be the legend's final one with CSK.
Indian batter Sanju Samson arrived in Chennai ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, on Thursday.
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.
Indian cricketer Axar Patel has criticised the Impact Player rule in the IPL, joining Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya in expressing concerns about its impact on the development of all-rounders.
Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya discusses his desire to represent India again and reflects on his batting contributions, highlighting his match-winning performances in the IPL.
Ravichandran Ashwin casts doubt on Arjun Tendulkar's chances of playing for Lucknow Super Giants after his transfer from Mumbai Indians, citing stiff competition from other fast bowlers.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka will join Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 as a replacement for the injured Sam Curran, marking another player shift from the Pakistan Super League to the IPL.
Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery for quadricep injury, ruled out of IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings wish him speedy recovery.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has said the team plans to use star batter K L Rahul as an opener in the 2026 Indian Premier League, bringing him back to a role where he has performed strongly in the past.
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has been signed by Mumbai Indians as a replacement for New Zealand's Mitchell Santner, who sustained a shoulder injury during a match against Chennai Super Kings.
Rinku Singh's dip in form and Varun Chakravarthy's confidence issues pose key challenges for KKR ahead of IPL 2026, says Irfan Pathan.
Delhi Capitals's Ashutosh Sharma discusses his role as a finisher after their victory over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match. He emphasises the importance of the opening partnership and powerplay in T20 cricket. Rajasthan Royals' batting coach Vikram Rathour acknowledges poor execution with the ball as the reason for their defeat.
'That is why 9000 IPL runs is only a stopover for Virat Kohli, not a destination,' says Irfan Pathan.
Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury.
Mitchell Starc's return to the Delhi Capitals after an injury layoff proved pivotal as he delivered a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Bumrah swung the momentum in Mumbai Indians' favour, restricting KKR after a blazing start in the IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the high price tag of English all-rounder Liam Livingstone in the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing his inconsistent performance over the past few years. Chopra also highlighted the opportunities for Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to shine in the upcoming IPL season.
Devdutt Padikkal's 26-ball-61 crusted with class and Virat Kohli's masterly unbeaten half-century powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Indian batter KL Rahul has joined Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season.
K L Rahul expresses satisfaction at breaking the perception of being a Test specialist.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has provided an update on M.S. Dhoni's injury status, confirming he will miss the game against Delhi Capitals but is steadily improving.
Former captain Shakib Al Hasan has criticised Bangladesh's absence from the T20 World Cup in India, calling it a 'blunder'. He also expressed hope that bilateral cricket ties could improve with future series.
Jitesh Sharma provides a glimpse into the life of young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting his on-field talent and off-field teenage habits.
Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century powered RCB to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, but off the field, the real story was the love and cheer between Kohli and Anushka Sharma at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
A preview of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, focusing on key players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the challenges both teams face.
Cheteshwar Pujara says Shubman Gill can use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation and regain India's T20 spot with a strong IPL 2026.
Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional
Mumbai Indians will begin their quest to end a five-year title drought in the Indian Premier League against a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders side.
Kolkata Knight Riders suffer a significant setback as pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a ligament injury sustained during a warm-up match. The team is now evaluating replacements, with trials underway to find a suitable player before their opening match against Mumbai Indians.
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