Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket Mo Bobat credited the franchise's "collective contributions" and fearless identity after the defending champions thrashed Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday.
What these four teams truly mastered was the art of not inventing new ways to lose.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.
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.
Much of the credit for Rajasthan Royals' qualification to the IPL 2026 playoffs goes to Jofra Archer.
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.
After 70 matches packed with collapses, comebacks and last-over drama, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have survived the grind to storm into the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace bowling coach Varun Aaron praised debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain after their outstanding performance against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attributes his explosive IPL debut to the support from senior players and coaches, allowing him to play his natural, attacking game.
Lakshmipathy Balaji questions Rajasthan Royals' decision to name Riyan Parag captain, calling it a gamble despite experienced options.
Mumbai Indians face a must-win clash against in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede as Hardik Pandya's struggling side look to revive their IPL 2026 campaign.
Rajat Patidar's aggressive innings helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru reach a total of 201 for 8 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, after a shaky start.
Rajasthan Royals, currently leading the IPL standings, will play Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have struggled for consistency, in an upcoming match. The Royals' strong batting and improved bowling will be tested by Sunrisers' explosive but inconsistent top order.
Delhi Capitals face Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial IPL match, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL match, seeking to overcome inconsistent batting and bowling performances. Mitchell Starc's return provides a boost, but the team needs a collective effort to counter Rajasthan's strong batting line-up.
A recap of the action of the eighth week of IPL 2026.
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.
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.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 24.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag emphasises the importance of allowing young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop without undue pressure, while coach Kumar Sangakkara focuses on the team's flexibility and depth for the upcoming IPL season.
Half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller powered Delhi Capitals to a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings and kept their slim playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League on Monday.
Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, both in good form, are set to clash in an IPL match. Rajasthan's explosive batting and Bengaluru's rejuvenated bowling are key factors.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes that T20 batting has evolved significantly, and bowlers need to adapt and improve their skills to stay competitive in the format.
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Cheteshwar Pujara suggests earmarking 25-30 domestic players for Test cricket, even if they aren't part of the Indian Premier League, while acknowledging the rise of white-ball specialists.
KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.
A Samajwadi Party delegation visited the family of a 17-year-old girl found dead in the Ganga River in Ghazipur, offering condolences and financial support amid allegations of sexual assault and murder.
With just 10 days remaining in the Indian Premier League's league stage, a late surge from teams like Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders has intensified the competition, leaving eight teams vying for the coveted four playoff spots.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across India of more than Rs 2 crore through fake social media and dating app profiles.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended Sunrisers Hyderabad's five-match winning streak with a dominant seven-wicket win in Hyderabad, powered by a clinical bowling display and a composed chase led by Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
Mumbai Indians will be looking to turn their fortunes around against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL clash. MI's campaign is at stake after a string of defeats, while SRH are in good form and aiming to continue their winning momentum.
Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla identifies Rishabh Pant's dismissal as the turning point in the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.
14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, will once again be the player to watch out for in the Rising Stars Asia Cup.
Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru look the most complete side in IPL 2026 as they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals unit still searching for form.
A dispute over music at a club in Faridabad escalated into a violent scuffle, with allegations of assault and theft.
Tilak Varma scores his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to a 99-run win over Gujarat Titans, calling the milestone 'special' and crediting key partnerships.
Riyan Parag says Sanju Samson is irreplaceable as Rajasthan Royals reshape squad with Jadeja and Curran ahead of IPL 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
