To match or even surpass the Royals, KKR have the biggest stars in Andre Russell to go along with reigning World Cup winning English skipper Eoin Morgan
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that Jasprit Bumrah's reduced effectiveness in IPL 2026 was due to managing a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, impacting his sharpness despite adequate rest and workload management.
Kolkata Knight Riders are under pressure to reverse their losing streak as they face a strong Gujarat Titans side in the Indian Premier League. KKR's struggles with team selection, batting order, and bowling form have compounded their problems, while Gujarat Titans are gaining momentum with key players finding form.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, on Friday.
Varun Chakravarthy defends his recent form, attributing his struggles to unhelpful pitches rather than any flaws in his bowling, after a match-winning performance for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Pruning the Rajasthan Royals squad from 27 to 18, which meant leaving out players like Mohd Kaif, was a 'horrible job', says the defending Indian Premier League champions' captain-cum-coach Shane Warne. 'Some of the guys were pretty emotional when I broke the bad news. You have to be straight and I told those who didn't make the cut that they could still have good careers,' Warne wrote in his column for The Times.
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.
Rajasthan will take inspiration from their two big wins in Sharjah, to turn things around against a dominant Delhi.
In a league defined by change, Sanju Samson's steadfast presence offers a sense of stability and a genuine chance for the Royals to finally reclaim their long-awaited title
A big win on Saturday will not only will boost Delhi's morale after the 80-run hammering at the hands of CSK but it could also propel the side to the second position in the eight-team standings.
Star all-rounder Chris Morris says inability to win the big moments of a game is costing Rajasthan Royals dearly after the former champions suffered a seven-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Dubai on Monday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru look the most complete side in IPL 2026 as they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals unit still searching for form.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has praised Rajasthan Royals' teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a rare talent and one to watch for the future after his impressive run in IPL 2026.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Daredevils in Jaipur.
Chennai Super Kings face injury concerns as Dewald Brevis is sidelined with a side strain and MS Dhoni continues to recover from a calf injury ahead of their IPL opener against Rajasthan Royals.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has given the green signal to all-rounder Sohail Tanvir to play for his Indian Premier League franchise, Rajasthan Royals, in a charity match against Middlesex at Lord's on July 6. The sports management company which represents Tanvir said in a statement that Tanvir would represent Rajasthan Royals in the match, being played for the British Asian Trust.
Rajasthan Royals spinner Krishnappa Gowtham said they have plans in place to counter the hard-hitting West Indian batsman.
Back home after nearly a month on the road and with their campaign hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to stay alive in the IPL when they face a rampaging Gujarat Titans side chasing a top-two finish in Kolkata on Saturday.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, has acknowledged the team's need to improve their catching after costly errors led to a defeat against Punjab Kings, despite posting a high score. The team dropped six catches, giving crucial lifelines to Punjab's batsmen.
Shane Warne could not replicate the fairytale success of 2008 in his final season with the Rajasthan Royals but the flamboyant Australian walked away from the Indian Premier League (IPL) last week with his aura as a brilliant leader firmly intact.
Sanju Samson has all but carried Chennai Super Kings' batting through IPL 2026, turning games with a consistency few others in the side have managed.
Australia's T20 specialist Brad Hodge and local boy Ashok Menaria scored some quick runs as Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 164 for five against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match, in Jaipur on Sunday.
England pace bowling coach Steffan Jones reveals the training methods and tweaks to Nitish Kumar Reddy's action that led to a significant increase in his bowling speed and accuracy, making him a potential asset for the Indian cricket team.
Citing 'serious differences, Sanju Samson has asked the Rajasthan Royals to trade him or release him into the auction.
Rajasthan Royals' wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler on Wednesday asserted they have the requisite wherewithal and firepower to end a 13-year-long title drought in IPL 2022, starting in Mumbai on Saturday.
Liam Livingstone and Evin Lewis's explosive batting will meet its match in Chris Gayle's power and KL Rahul's finesse when Rajasthan Royals lock horns with Punjab Kings to improve upon their mid-table position in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Tuesday.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 24.
Chennai Super Kings will be aiming to go top of the table, but a determined Rajasthan Royals stand in the way.
Mitchell Marsh's blazing century and Prince Yadav's bowling heroics powered Lucknow Super Giants to a nine-run DLS win over RCB in a rain-hit IPL clash, ending their losing streak.
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a crucial IPL match with playoff qualification at stake. Both teams need a win to boost their chances of reaching the knockouts.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings in Jaipur, on Sunday.
The Royals are aware of the challenges facing them at the Sawai Mansingh Stadum, a few days after Sunrisers Hyderabad got the better of Kings XI Punjab to grab the second position in the standings.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
Rishabh Pant expressed his disappointment after his team's defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, citing poor batting performance as the main reason for the loss.
Gujarat Titans' opener Sai Sudharsan reveals that he puts in the same kind of preparation for ever game and invests considerable time in mental fitness.
Rajasthan Royals has appointed domestic stalwart Amol Muzumdar as their batting coach for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), beginning April 7.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in the IPL as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Royals made a strong statement as they left Mumbai Indians bruised and battered with a convincing 87-run win in the Pepsi Indian Premier League (IPL) in Jaipur.
Shubman Gill has joined the Gujarat Titans camp to prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season
Indian cricket team's former mental conditioning coach, Paddy Upton has been appointed as the head coach of Rajasthan Royals.
