Across 18 seasons, Virat Kohli now has 8,989 IPL runs. That is roughly 500 runs every single year, without a single dip in form lasting long enough to define a season. Other great batters have careers. Kohli has had a sustained campaign of excellence.
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.
Lucknow Super Giants lose to Kolkata Knight Riders in a Super Over, suffering an 8th straight home defeat as Rinku Singh shines with bat and in the field.
Punjab Kings will aim to recover from their first defeat of the season when they face Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans, on a two-game winning streak, will be looking to continue their momentum.
Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar's impressive batting performances helped Gujarat Titans reach a total of 168 for five against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.
Assistant coach Ian Bell acknowledges Delhi Capitals' inconsistency in IPL 2024, emphasising the need to capitalise on crucial moments and improve consistency in their remaining matches.
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta urged media to avoid spreading unverified information. while defending her team after they suffered a fourth straight defeat IPL 2026, mounting pressure in the playoff race.
Ravindra Jadeja emphasises team contribution over personal ego in the IPL, contributing to Rajasthan Royals' victory.
Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in the 15-member India A squad for the tri-nation 50-over series in Sri Lanka, starting June 9.
Rashid Khan reflects on his injury recovery, admits rehab mistakes, and addresses Gujarat Titans' middle-order concerns after their win over RCB.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant expressed relief and satisfaction after his team ended a six-match losing streak with a DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Pant praised Mitchell Marsh's century and highlighted the team's bowling strength as key factors in the win.
Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur believes the team's performance against South Africa has come at the right time, allowing them to address shortcomings before the T20 World Cup.
Punjab Kings' all-rounder Cooper Connolly credits the team's positive environment and collaborative learning for their unbeaten run in the IPL season, highlighting captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership and the team's focus on continuous improvement.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and Tim David, praised the team's middle order for their performance against Lucknow Super Giants, despite a narrow defeat. Rajat Patidar's impressive innings and the resilience shown after early setbacks were highlighted.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's impressive performance in IPL 2026 has sparked debate about his potential return to the Indian T20I squad.
Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with a composed half-century as Chennai Super Kings produced a comfortable eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL clash in Chennai on Saturday.
Jos Buttler expressed his satisfaction after Gujarat Titans' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, emphasising the importance of the win for their playoff aspirations. Shubman Gill and Buttler's strong batting performances, along with Rahul Tewatia's finishing, secured the win. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged his team's insufficient score.
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.
Rajasthan Royals are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL match, seeking to avenge their previous defeat. RR, currently second in the standings, will rely on their strong batting lineup, while SRH will depend on their explosive top-order batsmen.
Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu critiques Rishabh Pant's dismissals and analyses Lucknow Super Giants' batting struggles in the IPL season.
Young Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly is available for Punjab Kings' IPL clash against Delhi Capitals, confirmed spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule.
Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.
Pakistan's cricket fraternity expresses disappointment over the national team's performance in the T20 World Cup, with former players calling for radical decisions and criticizing player selection and performance.
Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour expresses confidence in skipper Riyan Parag's ability to overcome his current lean patch in the IPL 2024 season.
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.
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, LSG went down by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals, marking their seventh consecutive loss at home and fourth straight defeat overall.
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.
Stand-in captain Harry Manenti expressed frustration over Italy's lack of regular cricket opportunities after their T20 World Cup debut, highlighting the risk of stalled progress for Associate nations.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming for a batting resurgence against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League match.
Krunal flaunted his battle wounds on Monday, a dafter after his valiant effort that pushed RCB to the top of the table while knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.
Finn Allen smashed a 47-ball 100 not out as Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to register their fourth win on the trot in the IPL, in New Delhi, on Friday.
Rashid Khan's tactical brilliance and four-wicket haul powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals, signalling the spinner's return to peak IPL form after recent struggles.
In a video released by RCB, Kohli praised Krunal's resilience, saying the innings stood out for its courage under pressure. He said Krunal refused to give in to discomfort and instead "found a way" to keep the team in the contest, with his late sixes proving decisive in the final outcome.
India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana slipped one place to fifth in the batters' list, while all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbed to fourth among bowlers in the latest ICC Women's T20I Rankings.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer reveals a light-hearted six-hitting contest in the dressing room is behind their batting success in the IPL, after their dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants.
Muthiah Muralidaran, Sunrisers Hyderabad's spin bowling coach, explains why bowlers are struggling in the IPL, citing the changing mindset of batters and the league's focus on entertainment.
Rinku Singh's unbeaten 83 and a four-six blitz turned the game as KKR edged LSG in a Super Over thriller in IPL 2026, with Irfan Pathan calling it the decisive moment.
Punjab Kings's downfall has been driven by poor fielding, repeated dropped catches, inconsistent bowling and the continued backing of out-of-form middle-order batters such as Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera, both of whom have struggled with both bat and fielding standards.
Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledges India's batting struggles in the ODI series against Australia after consecutive defeats. Australia's Alyssa Healy praises young players Voll and Litchfield for their outstanding performance.
Former India batter and CSK great Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson has got a monkey off his back after his brilliant century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Saturday.
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