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Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted that his side lost momentum at a crucial stage, pointing to their inability to find boundaries in the 17th, 18th and 19th overs as a key factor in their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru during an Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Friday (Apr 24). Batting first, GT posted 205/3, powered by a superb 100 off 58 balls from Sai Sudharsan. They appeared on course for a total in the 220–230 range after reaching 170/2 in 16 overs. However, despite collecting 15 runs in the 16th over, they also lost Sudharsan, which proved to be a turning point.&nbsp;From there, RCB’s bowling unit, featuring Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, tightened down effectively, restricting boundaries across the next three overs and giving away only 17 runs in 18 deliveries. A final-over burst added 18 runs, but GT still ended below their anticipated total.&nbsp;Speaking at the post-match presentation, Shubman Gill said the Gujarat Titans lost momentum in the crucial 16th to 19th overs, where they failed to find boundaries and fell short of expected runs.&nbsp;"Definitely, I think from 16th to 19th we couldn't get any boundaries and couldn't get as many runs as we would have liked. Those were crucial overs for us," Gill said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-rcb-move-to-second-gt-stay-seventh-1777089547412">IPL 2026 updated points table: RCB move to second; GT stay seventh</a>&nbsp;With the ball, GT made a strong start by reducing RCB to 58/1 in the powerplay, but they struggled to maintain pressure afterward as Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stitched together a rapid 115-run partnership off just 59 balls. Kohli led the chase with a fluent 81 off 44, while Padikkal contributed a brisk 55 from 27 deliveries.&nbsp;Gill noted that although his side began well, they couldn’t secure breakthroughs in the middle overs, a phase that ultimately shifted the game in RCB’s favor.&nbsp;"At the end of the powerplay we were in a good position and it was about taking wickets in the middle overs and were not able to after the powerplay got over," he said.&nbsp;A key moment came early in Kohli’s innings when Washington Sundar dropped a straightforward catch off Mohammed Siraj, giving Kohli a lifeline on zero. Gill acknowledged that such missed chances can be costly but emphasised the need to recover quickly. He also pointed out GT’s inconsistency in dealing with length deliveries and credited RCB’s strong middle-over batting.&nbsp;"When a batsman gets dropped on nought, it's always tough on the fielder but it's important how you come back into the game. We had our moments but we were not able to consistently able to hit the length balls. And I think they batted beautifully in the middle overs," Gill said.&nbsp;Coming to the match, despite an early setback with Jacob Bethell's dismissal, Kohli and Padikkal stitched a 115-run stand to stabilise the chase. RCB briefly wobbled in the middle overs as wickets from Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar brought GT back into the contest, but Krunal Pandya (23* off 12) turned the game with a decisive late assault, including 15 runs in the 18th over. He finished the chase alongside Tim David as RCB reached 206/5 with seven balls to spare. Earlier, GT posted 205/3, powered by a brilliant century from Sai Sudharsan (100 off 58). After a dominant start from Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, RCB bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood, pulled things back in the death overs to prevent a 220+ total, though GT still crossed the 200-run mark thanks to a late flourish from Jason Holder.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Skipper Shubman Gill reflected on where it went wrong for GT following their five-wicket loss to RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted that his side lost momentum at a crucial stage, pointing to their inability to find boundaries in the 17th, 18th and 19th overs as a key factor in their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru during an Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Friday (Apr 24). Batting first, GT posted 205/3, powered by a superb 100 off 58 balls from Sai Sudharsan. They appeared on course for a total in the 220–230 range after reaching 170/2 in 16 overs. However, despite collecting 15 runs in the 16th over, they also lost Sudharsan, which proved to be a turning point. From there, RCB’s bowling unit, featuring Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, tightened down effectively, restricting boundaries across the next three overs and giving away only 17 runs in 18 deliveries. A final-over burst added 18 runs, but GT still ended below their anticipated total. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Shubman Gill said the Gujarat Titans lost momentum in the crucial 16th to 19th overs, where they failed to find boundaries and fell short of expected runs. "Definitely, I think from 16th to 19th we couldn't get any boundaries and couldn't get as many runs as we would have liked. Those were crucial overs for us," Gill said. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: RCB move to second; GT stay seventh With the ball, GT made a strong start by reducing RCB to 58/1 in the powerplay, but they struggled to maintain pressure afterward as Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stitched together a rapid 115-run partnership off just 59 balls. Kohli led the chase with a fluent 81 off 44, while Padikkal contributed a brisk 55 from 27 deliveries. Gill noted that although his side began well, they couldn’t secure breakthroughs in the middle overs, a phase that ultimately shifted the game in RCB’s favor. "At the end of the powerplay we were in a good position and it was about taking wickets in the middle overs and were not able to after the powerplay got over," he said. A key moment came early in Kohli’s innings when Washington Sundar dropped a straightforward catch off Mohammed Siraj, giving Kohli a lifeline on zero. Gill acknowledged that such missed chances can be costly but emphasised the need to recover quickly. He also pointed out GT’s inconsistency in dealing with length deliveries and credited RCB’s strong middle-over batting. "When a batsman gets dropped on nought, it's always tough on the fielder but it's important how you come back into the game. We had our moments but we were not able to consistently able to hit the length balls. And I think they batted beautifully in the middle overs," Gill said. Coming to the match, despite an early setback with Jacob Bethell's dismissal, Kohli and Padikkal stitched a 115-run stand to stabilise the chase. RCB briefly wobbled in the middle overs as wickets from Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar brought GT back into the contest, but Krunal Pandya (23* off 12) turned the game with a decisive late assault, including 15 runs in the 18th over. He finished the chase alongside Tim David as RCB reached 206/5 with seven balls to spare. Earlier, GT posted 205/3, powered by a brilliant century from Sai Sudharsan (100 off 58). After a dominant start from Sudharsan and Shubman Gill, RCB bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood, pulled things back in the death overs to prevent a 220+ total, though GT still crossed the 200-run mark thanks to a late flourish from Jason Holder. With inputs from agencies

Skipper Shubman Gill reflected on where it went wrong for GT following their five-wicket loss to RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026 | 'Couldn't get as many runs': Shubman Gill after GT’s loss to RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2026 clash on Friday (Apr 24) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a high-scoring contest, the side led by Rajat Patidar chased down a challenging target of 206 with seven deliveries remaining, thanks to strong knocks from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. RCB’s chase began on a shaky note when Mohammed Siraj dismissed opener Jacob Bethell early, leaving them at 26/1 after three overs. Despite the early setback, the top order responded well, as Kohli anchored the innings with a fluent 81 off 44 balls, while Padikkal played an aggressive supporting role, scoring 55 from just 27 deliveries. Their 115-run partnership, which came in only 59 balls, kept the required run rate firmly in check.&nbsp;The match tightened after both set batters were dismissed in quick succession. Gujarat’s Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar struck crucial blows, reducing RCB to 175/5 in 16 overs. The pressure mounted further as Rajat Patidar (8) and Jitesh Sharma (10) failed to make significant contributions.&nbsp;Needing 31 runs from the final four overs, RCB found a match-winner in Krunal Pandya. Remaining unbeaten on 23 off 12 balls, he shifted momentum by taking 15 runs off the 18th over. Tim David also chipped in with an unbeaten 10 off nine balls, helping RCB cross the finish line comfortably.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-rcb-move-to-second-gt-stay-seventh-1777089547412">IPL 2026 updated points table: RCB move to second; GT stay seventh</a> Earlier, after winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar opted to field first. However, the Gujarat Titans seized control early on. GT openers Shubman Gill and Sudharsan built a formidable foundation, clinical in their approach to the powerplay. The duo took GT to 57/0. While Gill contributed a steady 32 off 24 balls, including two fours and a six, the spotlight remained firmly on Sudharsan. Gill and Sudharsan completed their 100-run stand for the opening wicket in the 10th over. Suyash Sharma managed to claim Gill's wicket in the 13th over after being smashed for a six for 32, bringing Jos Buttler to the crease. Sudharsan reached his half-century in just 33 balls before accelerating further to register a spectacular century. Sudharsan's ton came off 58 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries and 5 massive sixes. By the 15th over, GT had reached a commanding 155/1. RCB's bowling unit struggled to contain the flow of runs. Josh Hazlewood provided a much-needed breakthrough for RCB, removing after a brilliant hundred in the 16th over, bringing Washington Sundar to the crease. Washington Sundar kick-started the innings in style, launching a massive six off Josh Hazlewood to get the scoreboard moving, while Suyash Sharma delivered a superb 17th over, conceding just four runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar backed it up with another tidy over, conceding just five runs and removing Jos Buttler for 25, effectively slowing the Gujarat Titans' momentum.GT's innings began to lose momentum as Josh Hazlewood delivered a clinical 19th over, conceding just eight runs and tightening RCB's grip on the game. Jason Holder opened up his arms in the final over, hammering two sixes and a boundary to power the Gujarat Titans past the 200-run mark.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Devdutt Padikkal (55) and Virat Kohli (81) deliver commanding knocks to steer RCB to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their IPL 2026 clash on Friday (Apr 24) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a high-scoring contest, the side led by Rajat Patidar chased down a challenging target of 206 with seven deliveries remaining, thanks to strong knocks from Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. RCB’s chase began on a shaky note when Mohammed Siraj dismissed opener Jacob Bethell early, leaving them at 26/1 after three overs. Despite the early setback, the top order responded well, as Kohli anchored the innings with a fluent 81 off 44 balls, while Padikkal played an aggressive supporting role, scoring 55 from just 27 deliveries. Their 115-run partnership, which came in only 59 balls, kept the required run rate firmly in check. The match tightened after both set batters were dismissed in quick succession. Gujarat’s Rashid Khan and Manav Suthar struck crucial blows, reducing RCB to 175/5 in 16 overs. The pressure mounted further as Rajat Patidar (8) and Jitesh Sharma (10) failed to make significant contributions. Needing 31 runs from the final four overs, RCB found a match-winner in Krunal Pandya. Remaining unbeaten on 23 off 12 balls, he shifted momentum by taking 15 runs off the 18th over. Tim David also chipped in with an unbeaten 10 off nine balls, helping RCB cross the finish line comfortably. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: RCB move to second; GT stay seventh Earlier, after winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar opted to field first. However, the Gujarat Titans seized control early on. GT openers Shubman Gill and Sudharsan built a formidable foundation, clinical in their approach to the powerplay. The duo took GT to 57/0. While Gill contributed a steady 32 off 24 balls, including two fours and a six, the spotlight remained firmly on Sudharsan. Gill and Sudharsan completed their 100-run stand for the opening wicket in the 10th over. Suyash Sharma managed to claim Gill's wicket in the 13th over after being smashed for a six for 32, bringing Jos Buttler to the crease. Sudharsan reached his half-century in just 33 balls before accelerating further to register a spectacular century. Sudharsan's ton came off 58 deliveries, laced with 11 boundaries and 5 massive sixes. By the 15th over, GT had reached a commanding 155/1. RCB's bowling unit struggled to contain the flow of runs. Josh Hazlewood provided a much-needed breakthrough for RCB, removing after a brilliant hundred in the 16th over, bringing Washington Sundar to the crease. Washington Sundar kick-started the innings in style, launching a massive six off Josh Hazlewood to get the scoreboard moving, while Suyash Sharma delivered a superb 17th over, conceding just four runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar backed it up with another tidy over, conceding just five runs and removing Jos Buttler for 25, effectively slowing the Gujarat Titans' momentum.GT's innings began to lose momentum as Josh Hazlewood delivered a clinical 19th over, conceding just eight runs and tightening RCB's grip on the game. Jason Holder opened up his arms in the final over, hammering two sixes and a boundary to power the Gujarat Titans past the 200-run mark. With inputs from agencies

Devdutt Padikkal (55) and Virat Kohli (81) deliver commanding knocks to steer RCB to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans? check result

Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal struck impressive half-centuries on Friday (Apr 24), guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 34th match of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB chased down a 206-run target in 18.5 overs, losing five wickets along the way. The victory was their fifth of the season, taking them to 10 points and currently level with Rajasthan Royals, who have also played seven matches. However, RCB moved to second place on the table due to a superior net run rate, just one point behind leaders Punjab Kings.&nbsp;Kohli anchored the chase with a fluent 81 off 44 balls, striking eight fours and four sixes, while Padikkal supported him with a brisk 55 from just 27 deliveries, including two boundaries and six maximums. Together, the pair stitched a crucial 115-run partnership for the second wicket in only 59 balls.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-how-many-points-do-pbks-need-for-playoffs-qualification-know-more-1777037095237">IPL 2026: How many points do PBKS need for playoffs qualification? Know more</a>&nbsp;Kohli’s match-winning effort lifted his season tally to 328 runs, placing him at the top of the Orange Cap standings. He is closely followed by Abhishek Sharma (323 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (320 runs). Gill occupies fourth place with 297 runs from six matches, while Sudharsan sits tenth with 235 runs in seven outings.&nbsp;In the bowling charts, Gujarat’s Prasidh Krishna missed an opportunity to climb to the top of the Purple Cap rankings after going wicketless in his two overs, leaving him in fourth position. For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up one wicket and now has 11 scalps in seven matches, placing him sixth overall.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uefa-bans-benfica-s-gianluca-prestianni-for-six-games-for-discriminatory-conduct-during-real-madrid-clash-1777041674108">UEFA bans Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conduct</a>&nbsp;Looking ahead, on Saturday (Apr 25), Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the afternoon fixture, while Rajasthan Royals face Sunrisers Hyderabad later in the day at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.&nbsp;<h2>IPL 2026 Points Table after RCB vs GT</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>P</th><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>11</td><td>1.420</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>1.101</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>0.790</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>0.820</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.118</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.130</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.790</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.736</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.277</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>-0.879</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal struck impressive half-centuries on Friday (Apr 24), guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 34th match of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB chased down a 206-run target in 18.5 overs, losing five wickets along the way. The victory was their fifth of the season, taking them to 10 points and currently level with Rajasthan Royals, who have also played seven matches. However, RCB moved to second place on the table due to a superior net run rate, just one point behind leaders Punjab Kings. Kohli anchored the chase with a fluent 81 off 44 balls, striking eight fours and four sixes, while Padikkal supported him with a brisk 55 from just 27 deliveries, including two boundaries and six maximums. Together, the pair stitched a crucial 115-run partnership for the second wicket in only 59 balls. Also Read - IPL 2026: How many points do PBKS need for playoffs qualification? Know more Kohli’s match-winning effort lifted his season tally to 328 runs, placing him at the top of the Orange Cap standings. He is closely followed by Abhishek Sharma (323 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen (320 runs). Gill occupies fourth place with 297 runs from six matches, while Sudharsan sits tenth with 235 runs in seven outings. In the bowling charts, Gujarat’s Prasidh Krishna missed an opportunity to climb to the top of the Purple Cap rankings after going wicketless in his two overs, leaving him in fourth position. For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up one wicket and now has 11 scalps in seven matches, placing him sixth overall. Also Read - UEFA bans Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conduct Looking ahead, on Saturday (Apr 25), Punjab Kings will take on Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the afternoon fixture, while Rajasthan Royals face Sunrisers Hyderabad later in the day at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. IPL 2026 Points Table after RCB vs GT

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026 updated points table: RCB move to second; GT stay seventh

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they smashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets on Friday (April 24). Riding on an excellent 81 off 44 from Virat Kohli, RCB won against GT at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with seven balls to spare. The win also means RCB are second in the points table with 10 points, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) topping the charts.<h2>RCB thrash GT</h2>Left-handed opener Sai Sudharsan's third IPL hundred was the cornerstone of Gujarat's 205-3 on being put in by Rajat Patida. But Kohli (81) and Devdutt Padikkal (55) tore into the bowling during a rollicking 115-run second-wicket stand, delighting a full house in Bengaluru's final league match of the season at this venue.&nbsp;Kohli was put down by Washington Sundar at mid-wicket off the first ball he faced from Mohammed Siraj, in the first over of the chase, and made Gujarat pay for their largesse with a thrilling exhibition of stroke-making. Bengaluru lost Englishman Jacob Bethell, playing his first game of the season in place of injured compatriot Phil Salt, in the third over. That was the cue for Kohli and Padikkal to put on a delightful exhibition of stroke-making, marked by timing and silken grace rather than raw power.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Rangy left-hander Padikkal did the early running with a stunning array of sixes as he used his long levers to great effect, with Kohli only marginally behind. Padikkal was the first to his half-century, off 20 deliveries, while Kohli took 30 balls to reach the landmark before the former was bowled by Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan.&nbsp;Kohli continued to make merry, going past Abhishek Sharma to become the tournament's leading scorer (328) and seize the Orange Cap. His dismissal, bowled off the inside edge by West Indian Jason Holder, sparked a mini collapse before Australian Tim David and Krunal Pandya got the job done with little fuss.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in GT innings?</h2>Gujarat's innings was dominated by the punchy Sudharsan, who hogged the bowling in the early stages with skipper Shubman Gill facing just three balls in the first five overs. Clearly, the dominant partner in an opening alliance of 128, Sudharsan shrugged off a modest start to the tournament with boundaries galore. The base was set for a total in the region of 220, but Bengaluru surged back towards the end through their experienced seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Australian Josh Hazlewood, and the impressive Rasikh Salam.&nbsp;They needed two sixes from Holder in the final over, off Pandya, to sneak past 200, which was competitive but far from adequate.

Riding on an excellent 81 off 44 from Virat Kohli, RCB won by five wickets against GT at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with seven balls to spare. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returned to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they smashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets on Friday (April 24). Riding on an excellent 81 off 44 from Virat Kohli, RCB won against GT at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with seven balls to spare. The win also means RCB are second in the points table with 10 points, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) topping the charts. RCB thrash GT Left-handed opener Sai Sudharsan's third IPL hundred was the cornerstone of Gujarat's 205-3 on being put in by Rajat Patida. But Kohli (81) and Devdutt Padikkal (55) tore into the bowling during a rollicking 115-run second-wicket stand, delighting a full house in Bengaluru's final league match of the season at this venue. Kohli was put down by Washington Sundar at mid-wicket off the first ball he faced from Mohammed Siraj, in the first over of the chase, and made Gujarat pay for their largesse with a thrilling exhibition of stroke-making. Bengaluru lost Englishman Jacob Bethell, playing his first game of the season in place of injured compatriot Phil Salt, in the third over. That was the cue for Kohli and Padikkal to put on a delightful exhibition of stroke-making, marked by timing and silken grace rather than raw power. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Rangy left-hander Padikkal did the early running with a stunning array of sixes as he used his long levers to great effect, with Kohli only marginally behind. Padikkal was the first to his half-century, off 20 deliveries, while Kohli took 30 balls to reach the landmark before the former was bowled by Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan. Kohli continued to make merry, going past Abhishek Sharma to become the tournament's leading scorer (328) and seize the Orange Cap. His dismissal, bowled off the inside edge by West Indian Jason Holder, sparked a mini collapse before Australian Tim David and Krunal Pandya got the job done with little fuss. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in GT innings? Gujarat's innings was dominated by the punchy Sudharsan, who hogged the bowling in the early stages with skipper Shubman Gill facing just three balls in the first five overs. Clearly, the dominant partner in an opening alliance of 128, Sudharsan shrugged off a modest start to the tournament with boundaries galore. The base was set for a total in the region of 220, but Bengaluru surged back towards the end through their experienced seamers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Australian Josh Hazlewood, and the impressive Rasikh Salam. They needed two sixes from Holder in the final over, off Pandya, to sneak past 200, which was competitive but far from adequate.

Riding on an excellent 81 off 44 from Virat Kohli, RCB won by five wickets against GT at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with seven balls to spare.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: RCB smash GT at home as hosts return to winning ways, Virat scores quickfire 81

With 33 matches completed and the league stage intensifying, the playoff race is starting to take shape. Punjab Kings currently lead the standings with five wins and one abandoned match, collecting 11 points from six games and boasting an impressive net run rate of +1.420. Historically, teams need around 16-17 points to secure qualification, meaning Punjab likely require three more victories to seal a playoff spot. Their next challenge comes against Delhi Capitals on Apr 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eight matches still to play, winning four of those should comfortably ensure their progression.&nbsp;Punjab’s strength this season lies in their well-rounded lineup. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been providing solid starts, while Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly bring stability and control in the middle order. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett have handled both the powerplay and death overs effectively, while Yuzvendra Chahal anchors the middle overs. With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-returns-to-turkey-after-six-year-hiatus-istanbul-park-circuit-guaranteed-run-of-at-least-five-years-1777025434545">F1 returns to Turkey after six-year gap, guaranteed run of at least five years</a>&nbsp;Just behind them, Rajasthan Royals have climbed to second place with 10 points. Their recent 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants significantly boosted their playoff chances. Strong performances from Jofra Archer, Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have made them one of the most balanced sides in the competition. With momentum on their side, they are shaping up as serious contenders.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-should-have-batted-better-mi-skipper-hardik-pandya-on-103-run-loss-to-csk-1777003667033">IPL 2026 | ‘We should have batted better’: Hardik Pandya on 103-run loss to CSK</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy third place with eight points and a strong net run rate of +1.171, the second-best in the league. Virat Kohli’s consistency has been key, supported by a well-rounded squad. However, their remaining fixtures will be crucial in determining whether they can cement a playoff spot or risk slipping behind. Maintaining momentum will be essential at this decisive stage of the tournament.

 With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.

With 33 matches completed and the league stage intensifying, the playoff race is starting to take shape. Punjab Kings currently lead the standings with five wins and one abandoned match, collecting 11 points from six games and boasting an impressive net run rate of +1.420. Historically, teams need around 16-17 points to secure qualification, meaning Punjab likely require three more victories to seal a playoff spot. Their next challenge comes against Delhi Capitals on Apr 25 at Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eight matches still to play, winning four of those should comfortably ensure their progression. Punjab’s strength this season lies in their well-rounded lineup. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been providing solid starts, while Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly bring stability and control in the middle order. On the bowling front, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett have handled both the powerplay and death overs effectively, while Yuzvendra Chahal anchors the middle overs. With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs. Also Read - F1 returns to Turkey after six-year gap, guaranteed run of at least five years Just behind them, Rajasthan Royals have climbed to second place with 10 points. Their recent 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants significantly boosted their playoff chances. Strong performances from Jofra Archer, Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have made them one of the most balanced sides in the competition. With momentum on their side, they are shaping up as serious contenders. Also Read - IPL 2026 | ‘We should have batted better’: Hardik Pandya on 103-run loss to CSK Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru occupy third place with eight points and a strong net run rate of +1.171, the second-best in the league. Virat Kohli’s consistency has been key, supported by a well-rounded squad. However, their remaining fixtures will be crucial in determining whether they can cement a playoff spot or risk slipping behind. Maintaining momentum will be essential at this decisive stage of the tournament.

&nbsp;With both batting and bowling units performing well, Punjab look well-positioned to reach the playoffs.

IPL 2026: How many points do PBKS need for playoffs qualification? Know more

From CSK to MI here is a look at five teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs. The list also features the likes of RCB, KKR and SRH as the race for the IPL 2026 Playoff intensifies. 

From CSK to MI here is a look at five teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs. The list also features the likes of RCB, KKR and SRH as the race for the IPL 2026 Playoff intensifies.&nbsp;

From CSK to MI, 5 teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs

On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday, here are five iconic matches that defined his legacy as the ‘God of Cricket’.

On the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday, here are five iconic matches that defined his legacy as the ‘God of Cricket’.

Happy Birthday Sachin Tendulkar: A look at his 5 iconic matches

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson expressed his joy after smashing a match-winning century against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, describing it as a memorable milestone in his career following his Player of the Match performance in IPL 2026 on Thursday (Apr 23). Reflecting on CSK’s 103-run win over MI in the high-profile clash, Samson explained that he focused on reading the pitch and conditions rather than sticking to a fixed plan. He added that the ball moved early and remained slightly tricky even after the powerplay, making it crucial for a set batter to stay at the crease.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Feels great to score a century in Wankhede vs MI. I am just looking at the conditions. The ball was swinging around and holding a bit. After the power play, we kept losing wickets. I thought it's important for a settled batsman to bat through. The game tells you what to do. You don't have to be premeditating. With the experience I have, the team comes first," Samson said during the post-match presentation.&nbsp;He also underlined the value of adaptability and leadership in a relatively young side, praising the team’s positive response after three defeats. Samson emphasised that maintaining the right mindset and staying prepared for every match is key, while also enjoying the process.&nbsp;"It is my responsibility to understand the game. It's a young team, but the attitude we've shown after three losses is commendable. Every game is important; we need to be ready and enjoy," he noted.&nbsp;Speaking about the atmosphere, he described the experience of playing at Wankhede for CSK as unique, highlighting the strong presence of supporters in yellow as something new and special for him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-i-don-t-think-about-it-too-much-donald-trump-on-iran-s-fifa-world-cup-participation-1777009665917">'I don't think about it too much': Donald Trump on Iran's FIFA World Cup participation</a>&nbsp;The Super Kings registered a dominant 103-run victory over MI, powered by a sensational century from Samson and a match-winning bowling performance led by Akeal Hosein. CSK posted a commanding 207/6, with Samson smashing a fluent 101 off 54 balls, before their bowlers dismantled MI's batting unit. Akeal Hosein starred with a four-wicket haul (4/17), while Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj and Gurjapneet Singh also chipped in as MI were bundled out for 104.&nbsp;CSK's dominant 103-run victory over MI also went into the record books as their biggest win in terms of runs in IPL history. They surpassed their previous record, a 97-run win against Kings XI Punjab (Now Punjab Kings) in Chennai during the 2015 season. For MI, the defeat marked their heaviest loss in IPL history by runs. Their earlier worst margin of defeat was an 87-run loss to the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur during the 2013 season. It also became their biggest defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, surpassing a 39-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2015. The total of 104 all out is now MI's lowest score against CSK in IPL history, going past their 136/8 at Dubai in the 2021 edition. Overall, CSK have now won five of the last six encounters against MI since 2023.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

CSK hammered MI by 103 runs at Wankhede as Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 101, his second ton in four innings.

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson expressed his joy after smashing a match-winning century against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, describing it as a memorable milestone in his career following his Player of the Match performance in IPL 2026 on Thursday (Apr 23). Reflecting on CSK’s 103-run win over MI in the high-profile clash, Samson explained that he focused on reading the pitch and conditions rather than sticking to a fixed plan. He added that the ball moved early and remained slightly tricky even after the powerplay, making it crucial for a set batter to stay at the crease. "Feels great to score a century in Wankhede vs MI. I am just looking at the conditions. The ball was swinging around and holding a bit. After the power play, we kept losing wickets. I thought it's important for a settled batsman to bat through. The game tells you what to do. You don't have to be premeditating. With the experience I have, the team comes first," Samson said during the post-match presentation. He also underlined the value of adaptability and leadership in a relatively young side, praising the team’s positive response after three defeats. Samson emphasised that maintaining the right mindset and staying prepared for every match is key, while also enjoying the process. "It is my responsibility to understand the game. It's a young team, but the attitude we've shown after three losses is commendable. Every game is important; we need to be ready and enjoy," he noted. Speaking about the atmosphere, he described the experience of playing at Wankhede for CSK as unique, highlighting the strong presence of supporters in yellow as something new and special for him. Also Read - 'I don't think about it too much': Donald Trump on Iran's FIFA World Cup participation The Super Kings registered a dominant 103-run victory over MI, powered by a sensational century from Samson and a match-winning bowling performance led by Akeal Hosein. CSK posted a commanding 207/6, with Samson smashing a fluent 101 off 54 balls, before their bowlers dismantled MI's batting unit. Akeal Hosein starred with a four-wicket haul (4/17), while Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj and Gurjapneet Singh also chipped in as MI were bundled out for 104. CSK's dominant 103-run victory over MI also went into the record books as their biggest win in terms of runs in IPL history. They surpassed their previous record, a 97-run win against Kings XI Punjab (Now Punjab Kings) in Chennai during the 2015 season. For MI, the defeat marked their heaviest loss in IPL history by runs. Their earlier worst margin of defeat was an 87-run loss to the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur during the 2013 season. It also became their biggest defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, surpassing a 39-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2015. The total of 104 all out is now MI's lowest score against CSK in IPL history, going past their 136/8 at Dubai in the 2021 edition. Overall, CSK have now won five of the last six encounters against MI since 2023. With inputs from agencies

CSK hammered MI by 103 runs at Wankhede as Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 101, his second ton in four innings.

IPL 2026 | 'Feels great to score a century': Sanju Samson after CSK’s 103-run win over MI

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his side struggled to recover from early setbacks in their heavy 103-run loss to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 23). Reflecting on the defeat, Pandya said losing wickets in the powerplay made the chase difficult and the team couldn’t regain control while pursuing a target of 208.&nbsp;"I think that in the power play, losing that early wicket is always going to be tricky. You are always chasing the game, and we could not cope after that," Pandya said.&nbsp;Addressing questions on whether the pitch behaved differently during the chase, the MI skipper dismissed the suggestion and credited CSK's batting performance. "I would not say that. I'm not someone who would like to say that. They batted well; they scored 207. It was the same track, it is the same soil. We should have batted just better," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-s-ipl-2026-match-between-mumbai-indians-vs-chennai-super-kings-check-result-1777002298926">Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? check result</a>&nbsp;Pandya also noted that while Mumbai’s spinners did a decent job, Chennai’s batting depth proved decisive. He singled out Sanju Samson for his exceptional unbeaten century, adding that consistent contributions from other batters helped Chennai post a total well above par for the surface.&nbsp;“I think even our spinners bowled pretty well. It's just that Sanju played an outstanding knock. At the same point in time, their batters kept coming and kind of chipping in and got them to a decent total. I think more than a decent total on that track.”&nbsp;On potential adjustments for upcoming games, Pandya said the team would regroup and evaluate their options over the next few days to determine the best way forward.&nbsp;"I think that will be the chat where we will go back again, go forward and figure out what we need to do. We have a couple of days. We just need to see what we can do best," he concluded.&nbsp;Chennai secured a commanding win, driven by Samson’s brilliant 101 off 54 deliveries and a brilliant bowling effort led by Akeal Hosein, who claimed four wickets. The rest of the bowling unit also contributed as Mumbai were bowled out for 104 after Chennai posted 207/6. The victory lifted Chennai to fifth place in the 2026 standings.&nbsp;&nbsp;CSK's dominant 103-run victory over MI also went into the record books as their biggest win in terms of runs in IPL history. They surpassed their previous record, a 97-run win against Kings XI Punjab in Chennai during the 2015 season. For MI, the defeat marked their heaviest loss in IPL history by runs. Their earlier worst margin of defeat was an 87-run loss to the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur during the 2013 season. It also became their biggest defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, surpassing a 39-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2015. The total of 104 all out is now MI's lowest score against CSK in IPL history, going past their 136/8 at Dubai in the 2021 edition. Overall, CSK have now won five of the last six encounters against MI since 2023.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The victory propelled CSK from eighth to fifth in the points table, taking them to six points from seven matches. Mumbai Indians remain eighth with four points from seven games. 

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted that his side struggled to recover from early setbacks in their heavy 103-run loss to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 23). Reflecting on the defeat, Pandya said losing wickets in the powerplay made the chase difficult and the team couldn’t regain control while pursuing a target of 208. "I think that in the power play, losing that early wicket is always going to be tricky. You are always chasing the game, and we could not cope after that," Pandya said. Addressing questions on whether the pitch behaved differently during the chase, the MI skipper dismissed the suggestion and credited CSK's batting performance. "I would not say that. I'm not someone who would like to say that. They batted well; they scored 207. It was the same track, it is the same soil. We should have batted just better," he added. Also Read - Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? check result Pandya also noted that while Mumbai’s spinners did a decent job, Chennai’s batting depth proved decisive. He singled out Sanju Samson for his exceptional unbeaten century, adding that consistent contributions from other batters helped Chennai post a total well above par for the surface. “I think even our spinners bowled pretty well. It's just that Sanju played an outstanding knock. At the same point in time, their batters kept coming and kind of chipping in and got them to a decent total. I think more than a decent total on that track.” On potential adjustments for upcoming games, Pandya said the team would regroup and evaluate their options over the next few days to determine the best way forward. "I think that will be the chat where we will go back again, go forward and figure out what we need to do. We have a couple of days. We just need to see what we can do best," he concluded. Chennai secured a commanding win, driven by Samson’s brilliant 101 off 54 deliveries and a brilliant bowling effort led by Akeal Hosein, who claimed four wickets. The rest of the bowling unit also contributed as Mumbai were bowled out for 104 after Chennai posted 207/6. The victory lifted Chennai to fifth place in the 2026 standings. CSK's dominant 103-run victory over MI also went into the record books as their biggest win in terms of runs in IPL history. They surpassed their previous record, a 97-run win against Kings XI Punjab in Chennai during the 2015 season. For MI, the defeat marked their heaviest loss in IPL history by runs. Their earlier worst margin of defeat was an 87-run loss to the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur during the 2013 season. It also became their biggest defeat at the Wankhede Stadium, surpassing a 39-run loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2015. The total of 104 all out is now MI's lowest score against CSK in IPL history, going past their 136/8 at Dubai in the 2021 edition. Overall, CSK have now won five of the last six encounters against MI since 2023. With inputs from agencies

The victory propelled CSK from eighth to fifth in the points table, taking them to six points from seven matches. Mumbai Indians remain eighth with four points from seven games.&nbsp;

IPL 2026 | ‘We should have batted better’: MI skipper Hardik Pandya on 103-run loss to CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI) in a one-sided clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 23), as Sanju Samson and Akeal Hosein delivered standout performances for the visitors. Samson struck an unbeaten 101, while Hosein claimed four wickets as CSK cruised to a 103-run victory and give a massive boost to the net run rate (NRR). The result also lifted CSK to fifth in the standings after a slow start to IPL 2026, while MI slipped to second from the bottom following the defeat.&nbsp;Chasing a target of 208, MI endured a disastrous start to their innings, as they lost opener Danish Malewar for a golden duck, dismissed by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein in the very first over. The troubles continued in the next over when seamer Mukesh Choudhary clean bowled Quinton de Kock for seven, leaving MI reeling at 11/2 after two overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-csk-climb-to-fifth-after-a-commanding-103-run-victory-over-mi-1776999235569">IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK climb to fifth after a commanding 103-run victory over MI</a> In the third over, Hosein struck again, removing Naman Dhir for a three-ball duck as MI slipped further to 11/3 in just three overs. By the end of the sixth over, MI had managed to reach 29/3, still under pressure after the early setbacks. However, the team staged a recovery as Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings, taking MI to 78/3 at the conclusion of the 10th over.&nbsp; On the fifth delivery of the 11th over, Hosein struck again to claim the crucial wicket of Tilak Varma, who was clean bowled. The left-handed batter played a fighting innings of 37 off 29 balls, hitting five boundaries before his dismissal, as MI scored 85/4. In the 13th over, leg-spinner Noor Ahmad delivered a double blow that further dented Mumbai's innings. He first dismissed captain Hardik Pandya for just one on the opening delivery of the over, and followed it up immediately by removing Sherfane Rutherford for a golden duck on the very next ball.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ban-vs-nz-ipl-outcast-mustafizur-rahman-shines-for-hosts-as-bangladesh-beat-new-zealand-in-decider-to-pocket-odi-series-2-1-1776958498897">Rahman shines for hosts as Bangladesh beat NZ in decider to pocket ODI series</a>&nbsp;The wickets continued to tumble as Akeal Hosein struck again on the very first ball of the 14th over, claiming his fourth wicket of the innings. The left-arm spinner removed the key batter Suryakumar Yadav, who had played a resilient knock of 36 off 30 balls, including five boundaries. After the end of the 16th over, MI were reeling at 99/7. Speedster Jamie Overton got the wicket of Krish Bhagat, as MI lost their eighth wicket during the last ball of the 17th over. The hosts reached 100/8. In the very next over, Anshul Kamboj removed Shardul Thakur (6). MI were eventually bundled out for 104 runs after Gurjapneet Singh took the final wicket of Jasprit Bumrah. The Super Kings won the one-sided clash, El Clasico by 103 runs. For CSK, Akeal Hosein bagged a four-wicket haul (4/17). Noor Ahmad (2/24), Mukesh Choudhary (1/31), Anshul Kamboj (1/10), Jamie Overton (1/14), Gurjapneet Singh (1/7) were among the wicket-takers for their side. Sanju Samson's fluent second hundred of the ongoing IPL cruised CSK to a massive 207-6. Samson was at his best once again as he slammed 101 off 54 balls, laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes, striking at 187.04. Earlier, MI won the toss and elected to bowl first. Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad opened the innings for CSK. The Powerplay was a high-octane affair, dominated by CSK's aggressive intent. They raced to 73 runs in the first six overs, utilising the fielding restrictions to the fullest. Despite losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (22 off 14) in the 3rd over to Allah Ghazanfar, the scoring rate didn't dip. Sanju Samson and Sarfaraz Khan continued the attack on MI bowlers, smashing both pace and spin. However, Mitchell Santner, after being smashed for two fours, got the better of Khan, removing him for 14, bringing Shivam Dube to the crease. Ghazanfar struck again, removing Shivam Dube in the 9th over for just 5. Samson anchored the innings with a 26-ball fifty, supported by Dewald Brevis (21), before Ashwani Kumar removed Brevis in the 11th over. As the innings progressed to the 15-over mark, CSK reached 149-4. Samson took on the young seamer Krish Bhagat in his first over of the match, smashing him for 15 runs. However, Jasprit Bumrah in the following over struck back, removing Kartik Sharma for 18 off 19 balls, bringing Jamie Overton to the crease. Overton kick-started his innings with back-to-back boundaries off Ashwani Kumar in the 18th over, but Kumar had the final say, dismissing him off the last ball of the over for 15. Jasprit Bumrah once again proved crucial for his side, delivering an impressive 19th over that conceded 10 runs. He finished with figures of 1/31. Samson smashed 16 runs off the last over to push CSK past 200.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI) in a one-sided clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 23), as Sanju Samson and Akeal Hosein delivered standout performances for the visitors. Samson struck an unbeaten 101, while Hosein claimed four wickets as CSK cruised to a 103-run victory and give a massive boost to the net run rate (NRR). The result also lifted CSK to fifth in the standings after a slow start to IPL 2026, while MI slipped to second from the bottom following the defeat. Chasing a target of 208, MI endured a disastrous start to their innings, as they lost opener Danish Malewar for a golden duck, dismissed by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein in the very first over. The troubles continued in the next over when seamer Mukesh Choudhary clean bowled Quinton de Kock for seven, leaving MI reeling at 11/2 after two overs. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK climb to fifth after a commanding 103-run victory over MI In the third over, Hosein struck again, removing Naman Dhir for a three-ball duck as MI slipped further to 11/3 in just three overs. By the end of the sixth over, MI had managed to reach 29/3, still under pressure after the early setbacks. However, the team staged a recovery as Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the innings, taking MI to 78/3 at the conclusion of the 10th over. On the fifth delivery of the 11th over, Hosein struck again to claim the crucial wicket of Tilak Varma, who was clean bowled. The left-handed batter played a fighting innings of 37 off 29 balls, hitting five boundaries before his dismissal, as MI scored 85/4. In the 13th over, leg-spinner Noor Ahmad delivered a double blow that further dented Mumbai's innings. He first dismissed captain Hardik Pandya for just one on the opening delivery of the over, and followed it up immediately by removing Sherfane Rutherford for a golden duck on the very next ball. Also Read - Rahman shines for hosts as Bangladesh beat NZ in decider to pocket ODI series The wickets continued to tumble as Akeal Hosein struck again on the very first ball of the 14th over, claiming his fourth wicket of the innings. The left-arm spinner removed the key batter Suryakumar Yadav, who had played a resilient knock of 36 off 30 balls, including five boundaries. After the end of the 16th over, MI were reeling at 99/7. Speedster Jamie Overton got the wicket of Krish Bhagat, as MI lost their eighth wicket during the last ball of the 17th over. The hosts reached 100/8. In the very next over, Anshul Kamboj removed Shardul Thakur (6). MI were eventually bundled out for 104 runs after Gurjapneet Singh took the final wicket of Jasprit Bumrah. The Super Kings won the one-sided clash, El Clasico by 103 runs. For CSK, Akeal Hosein bagged a four-wicket haul (4/17). Noor Ahmad (2/24), Mukesh Choudhary (1/31), Anshul Kamboj (1/10), Jamie Overton (1/14), Gurjapneet Singh (1/7) were among the wicket-takers for their side. Sanju Samson's fluent second hundred of the ongoing IPL cruised CSK to a massive 207-6. Samson was at his best once again as he slammed 101 off 54 balls, laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes, striking at 187.04. Earlier, MI won the toss and elected to bowl first. Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad opened the innings for CSK. The Powerplay was a high-octane affair, dominated by CSK's aggressive intent. They raced to 73 runs in the first six overs, utilising the fielding restrictions to the fullest. Despite losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (22 off 14) in the 3rd over to Allah Ghazanfar, the scoring rate didn't dip. Sanju Samson and Sarfaraz Khan continued the attack on MI bowlers, smashing both pace and spin. However, Mitchell Santner, after being smashed for two fours, got the better of Khan, removing him for 14, bringing Shivam Dube to the crease. Ghazanfar struck again, removing Shivam Dube in the 9th over for just 5. Samson anchored the innings with a 26-ball fifty, supported by Dewald Brevis (21), before Ashwani Kumar removed Brevis in the 11th over. As the innings progressed to the 15-over mark, CSK reached 149-4. Samson took on the young seamer Krish Bhagat in his first over of the match, smashing him for 15 runs. However, Jasprit Bumrah in the following over struck back, removing Kartik Sharma for 18 off 19 balls, bringing Jamie Overton to the crease. Overton kick-started his innings with back-to-back boundaries off Ashwani Kumar in the 18th over, but Kumar had the final say, dismissing him off the last ball of the over for 15. Jasprit Bumrah once again proved crucial for his side, delivering an impressive 19th over that conceded 10 runs. He finished with figures of 1/31. Samson smashed 16 runs off the last over to push CSK past 200. With inputs from agencies

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings? check result

Chennai Super Kings registered a dominant 103-run win over Mumbai Indians in their seventh IPL 2026 match on Thursday (Apr 23) at the Wankhede Stadium. After being put in to bat, CSK posted 207/6 in 20 overs, riding on a superb 101 off 54 balls from Sanju Samson. Mumbai’s chase never gained momentum as they were bowled out for 104 in 19 overs. For CSK, Akeal Hosein led the bowling attack with figures of 4/17, while Noor Ahmad picked up two wickets.&nbsp;The victory propelled CSK from eighth to fifth in the points table, taking them to six points from seven matches. Mumbai Indians remain eighth with four points from seven games. Punjab Kings continue to lead the standings with five wins, while Rajasthan Royals are second with 10 points from seven matches.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-chennai-super-kings-rock-mumbai-indians-in-one-sided-contest-as-sanju-samson-akeal-hosein-shine-at-wankhede-stadium-1776965673516">IPL 2026: Chennai rock Mumbai in one-sided contest as Samson, Hosein shine at Wankhede Stadium</a> Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold third place with eight points from six matches, while Sunrisers Hyderabad also on eight points. Kolkata Knight Riders are at the bottom with three points from seven matches. Lucknow Super Giants sit ninth with four points, just below Mumbai due to net run rate. Up next, Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday (Apr 24).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/forget-team-india-t20i-captaincy-focus-on-selection-first-zaheer-khan-to-shreyas-iyer-pbks-ipl-2026-punjab-kings-captain-suryakumar-yadav-1776705031465">Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer</a><h2>IPL 2026 Points Table after MI vs CSK</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>P</td><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>P</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>11</td><td>1.420</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>0.790</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>1.171</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>0.820</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.118</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.130</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.821</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.736</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.277</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>-0.879</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 103 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.

Chennai Super Kings registered a dominant 103-run win over Mumbai Indians in their seventh IPL 2026 match on Thursday (Apr 23) at the Wankhede Stadium. After being put in to bat, CSK posted 207/6 in 20 overs, riding on a superb 101 off 54 balls from Sanju Samson. Mumbai’s chase never gained momentum as they were bowled out for 104 in 19 overs. For CSK, Akeal Hosein led the bowling attack with figures of 4/17, while Noor Ahmad picked up two wickets. The victory propelled CSK from eighth to fifth in the points table, taking them to six points from seven matches. Mumbai Indians remain eighth with four points from seven games. Punjab Kings continue to lead the standings with five wins, while Rajasthan Royals are second with 10 points from seven matches. Also Read - IPL 2026: Chennai rock Mumbai in one-sided contest as Samson, Hosein shine at Wankhede Stadium Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold third place with eight points from six matches, while Sunrisers Hyderabad also on eight points. Kolkata Knight Riders are at the bottom with three points from seven matches. Lucknow Super Giants sit ninth with four points, just below Mumbai due to net run rate. Up next, Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday (Apr 24). Also Read - Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer IPL 2026 Points Table after MI vs CSK

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 103 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK climb to fifth after a commanding 103-run victory over MI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) rocked Mumbai Indians (MI) in a one-sided contest at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 23) with Sanju Samson and Akeal Hosein starring for the visitors. Samson scored an unbeaten 101 while Hosein scalped four wickets to help CSK beat MI by 103 runs and give a massive boost to the net run rate (NRR). The win meant CSK are now fifth in the standings after a poor start to the IPL 2026 season, while MI are now second from bottom after the loss.<h2>CSK win big at Wankhede</h2>Chasing 208, Mumbai lost three wickets, including South African Quinton de Kock for seven, in the first three overs, slipping to 11/3. Impact substitute Hosein, a left-arm spinner, took two of the three. Suryakumar Yadav, who made 35, and Tilak Varma attempted to rebuild with a partnership of 73, but the asking rate kept rising amid tidy bowling by Chennai.&nbsp;The wily Hosein returned to break the stand as he got Varma to drag a delivery onto his stumps and out for 37. Wickets kept tumbling as Noor Ahmad struck on successive balls to send back Pandya, for one, and Sherfane Rutherford for a duck, before Shardul Thakur avoided the hat-trick. Hosein dismissed Suryakumar for his fourth and, with that, the batting fizzled out.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in CSK innings?</h2>Put in to bat first, five-time champions Chennai rode on Samson's unbeaten 101 off 54 balls to post 207/6 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Chennai's West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein then returned impressive figures of 17/4 to bundle out Mumbai, who have also won the IPL five times, for 104 in 19 overs. The colossal winning margin boosted Chennai's net run-rate and took them to fifth spot in the 10-team table. Mumbai slipped to eighth with five defeats from seven outings.&nbsp;Chennai started their innings briskly, courtesy of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's 14-ball 22 before he fell to Afghanistan spinner A.M. Ghazanfar in the third over. Samson then teed off with three fours and one six off Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya but kept losing partners at the other end, including Dewald Brevis for 21. Undeterred, the 31-year-old took on the opposition attack, hitting 10 fours and six maximums across his well-crafted knock.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Mumbai bowlers struck regular blows as Ghazanfar and left-arm quick Ashwani Kumar took two wickets each before Samson's final assault took Chennai past 200. Samson reached his fifth hundred in the T20 tournament with a four on the final ball of the innings and raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the fans and the dugout.

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 101 while Akeal Hosein scalped four wickets to help CSK beat MI by 103 runs and give a massive boost to the NRR. The win meant CSK are now fifth in the standings after a poor start to the IPL 2026 season, while MI are now second from bottom after the loss.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) rocked Mumbai Indians (MI) in a one-sided contest at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 23) with Sanju Samson and Akeal Hosein starring for the visitors. Samson scored an unbeaten 101 while Hosein scalped four wickets to help CSK beat MI by 103 runs and give a massive boost to the net run rate (NRR). The win meant CSK are now fifth in the standings after a poor start to the IPL 2026 season, while MI are now second from bottom after the loss. CSK win big at Wankhede Chasing 208, Mumbai lost three wickets, including South African Quinton de Kock for seven, in the first three overs, slipping to 11/3. Impact substitute Hosein, a left-arm spinner, took two of the three. Suryakumar Yadav, who made 35, and Tilak Varma attempted to rebuild with a partnership of 73, but the asking rate kept rising amid tidy bowling by Chennai. The wily Hosein returned to break the stand as he got Varma to drag a delivery onto his stumps and out for 37. Wickets kept tumbling as Noor Ahmad struck on successive balls to send back Pandya, for one, and Sherfane Rutherford for a duck, before Shardul Thakur avoided the hat-trick. Hosein dismissed Suryakumar for his fourth and, with that, the batting fizzled out. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in CSK innings? Put in to bat first, five-time champions Chennai rode on Samson's unbeaten 101 off 54 balls to post 207/6 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Chennai's West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein then returned impressive figures of 17/4 to bundle out Mumbai, who have also won the IPL five times, for 104 in 19 overs. The colossal winning margin boosted Chennai's net run-rate and took them to fifth spot in the 10-team table. Mumbai slipped to eighth with five defeats from seven outings. Chennai started their innings briskly, courtesy of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's 14-ball 22 before he fell to Afghanistan spinner A.M. Ghazanfar in the third over. Samson then teed off with three fours and one six off Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya but kept losing partners at the other end, including Dewald Brevis for 21. Undeterred, the 31-year-old took on the opposition attack, hitting 10 fours and six maximums across his well-crafted knock. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Mumbai bowlers struck regular blows as Ghazanfar and left-arm quick Ashwani Kumar took two wickets each before Samson's final assault took Chennai past 200. Samson reached his fifth hundred in the T20 tournament with a four on the final ball of the innings and raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the fans and the dugout.

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 101 while Akeal Hosein scalped four wickets to help CSK beat MI by 103 runs and give a massive boost to the NRR. The win meant CSK are now fifth in the standings after a poor start to the IPL 2026 season, while MI are now second from bottom after the loss.

IPL 2026: Chennai rock Mumbai in one-sided contest as Samson, Hosein shine at Wankhede Stadium

From ‘Mr Cricket’ Michael Hussey to the recent arrival of 'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis, here are 5 legendary overseas players who have played for both CSK and MI. Discover their title wins and how they fared for the IPL's biggest rivals.

From ‘Mr Cricket’ Michael Hussey to the recent arrival of 'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis, here are 5 legendary overseas players who have played for both CSK and MI. Discover their title wins and how they fared for the IPL's biggest rivals.

5 Overseas Players to Play for CSK and MI in IPL

Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) outcast Mustafizur Rahman was on fire on Thursday (April 23) as he helped Bangladesh win the decider against New Zealand in the third ODI. Playing at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, Rahman’s 43/5 helped Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 55 runs to win the decider and therefore the series 2-1. Earlier, Najmul Hossain Shanto also starred with a 105-run knock as Bangladesh recovered from 9/2 to score 265/8 in their 50 overs.<h2>Bangladesh pocket ODI series 2-1</h2>Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century to lift New Zealand from early trouble to 265/8 after being invited to bat first in Chattogram. Mustafizur, who returned from injury after missing the first two matches, then ripped through the New Zealand batting to help bowl out the opposition for 210 in 44.5 overs.&nbsp;The performance took Mustafizur's tally to six five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket, the most by any Bangladesh bowler and level with Wasim Akram (Pakistan) and Trent Boult (New Zealand) among left-arm quicks. Australia left-armer Mitchell Starc is top of the list on nine.&nbsp;Dean Foxcroft top-scored for New Zealand with a valiant 75 off 72 balls as he hit seven sixes to extend Bangladesh's wait for victory after the tourists slipped to 160/9. Nick Kelly made 59 off 80 at the top of the order. Pace bowler Nahid Rana and spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets each.<h2>What happened in Bangladesh innings?</h2>Earlier, Bangladesh slipped to 32/3 before Shanto and Litton Das steadied the innings with a 160-run stand - the highest partnership for Bangladesh against New Zealand in the 50-overs format for the fourth wicket. Will O'Rourke was chief destroyer with the new ball, removing Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan in his opening two overs to leave Bangladesh reeling at 9/2.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Soumya Sarkar was dismissed soon after for 18, dragging one back onto his stumps off O'Rourke before Shanto and Litton hit back. Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox broke the stand by removing Litton for 76 off 91 balls, a knock laced with three fours and one six. It was Litton's 13th ODI half-century.&nbsp;Lennox also brought an end to Shanto's innings, having the left-hander caught by Nathan Smith. Towhid Hridoy contributed an unbeaten 33 and captain Mehidy added 22 to ensure a challenging total. O'Rourke was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers with 32/3 while Ben Lister and Lennox took two wickets each.

Najmul Hossain Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century to lift New Zealand from early trouble to 265/8 after being invited to bat first in Chattogram. Mustafizur

Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) outcast Mustafizur Rahman was on fire on Thursday (April 23) as he helped Bangladesh win the decider against New Zealand in the third ODI. Playing at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram, Rahman’s 43/5 helped Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 55 runs to win the decider and therefore the series 2-1. Earlier, Najmul Hossain Shanto also starred with a 105-run knock as Bangladesh recovered from 9/2 to score 265/8 in their 50 overs. Bangladesh pocket ODI series 2-1 Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century to lift New Zealand from early trouble to 265/8 after being invited to bat first in Chattogram. Mustafizur, who returned from injury after missing the first two matches, then ripped through the New Zealand batting to help bowl out the opposition for 210 in 44.5 overs. The performance took Mustafizur's tally to six five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket, the most by any Bangladesh bowler and level with Wasim Akram (Pakistan) and Trent Boult (New Zealand) among left-arm quicks. Australia left-armer Mitchell Starc is top of the list on nine. Dean Foxcroft top-scored for New Zealand with a valiant 75 off 72 balls as he hit seven sixes to extend Bangladesh's wait for victory after the tourists slipped to 160/9. Nick Kelly made 59 off 80 at the top of the order. Pace bowler Nahid Rana and spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets each. What happened in Bangladesh innings? Earlier, Bangladesh slipped to 32/3 before Shanto and Litton Das steadied the innings with a 160-run stand - the highest partnership for Bangladesh against New Zealand in the 50-overs format for the fourth wicket. Will O'Rourke was chief destroyer with the new ball, removing Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan in his opening two overs to leave Bangladesh reeling at 9/2. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Soumya Sarkar was dismissed soon after for 18, dragging one back onto his stumps off O'Rourke before Shanto and Litton hit back. Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox broke the stand by removing Litton for 76 off 91 balls, a knock laced with three fours and one six. It was Litton's 13th ODI half-century. Lennox also brought an end to Shanto's innings, having the left-hander caught by Nathan Smith. Towhid Hridoy contributed an unbeaten 33 and captain Mehidy added 22 to ensure a challenging total. O'Rourke was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers with 32/3 while Ben Lister and Lennox took two wickets each.

Najmul Hossain Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century to lift New Zealand from early trouble to 265/8 after being invited to bat first in Chattogram. Mustafizur

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From Ambati Rayudu to the recent move of Deepak Chahar, discover the 5 legendary Indian players who have played for both CSK and MI. See their title wins and how they performed for the IPL's biggest rivals.

From Ambati Rayudu to the recent move of Deepak Chahar, discover the 5 legendary Indian players who have played for both CSK and MI. See their title wins and how they performed for the IPL's biggest rivals.

5 Indian Players to Play for CSK and MI in IPL

Delhi Capitals have finally announced their replacement for Ben Duckett as the wait for the vacant spot came to an end on Thursday (April 23). Capitals on Thursday announced England’s Rehan Ahmed as the replacement for Duckett who pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) days before the start of the tournament. It is reported that, Ahmed will join the squad in a deal worth INR 75 lakh and could be available for the Saturday clash against Punjab Kings.<h2>Rehan joins Delhi Capitals</h2>The 21-year-old Rehan, who burst onto the scene for his wrist-spin, has seen his batting go up several notches, featuring at the top of the order for Leicestershire as they clinched Division Two of the 2025 County Championship to earn a promotion to Division One. Rehan tallied 760 runs at an average of 50.66, hitting five centuries and taking 23 wickets at 19 apiece in the said season.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;In March, England batter Duckett withdrew from his IPL 2026 contract with DC to ensure that he is "in the best possible place physically and mentally" ahead of England's home summer schedule. Duckett, who has never played in the IPL, was bought for Rs 2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in December last year.&nbsp;The England batter decided to withdraw from the tournament and instead started preparations for England's home summer, which includes three Tests against New Zealand in June and then three Tests against Pakistan in August-September. England are also going to host India for five T20Is and three ODIs in July.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;In a post on his Instagram story, Ben Duckett said he made the difficult decision to withdraw from the IPL 2026 to focus on being physically and mentally ready to give his best for England's home summer fixtures.&nbsp;"I have made the extremely difficult decision to withdraw from the IPL. I have given this a lot of thought and it has not been an easy choice. Representing England is something I have dreamed of since I was a child, and I want to give everything I can to English cricket. To do that, I need to ensure I am in the best possible place physically and mentally ahead of the summer," he said.

Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced England’s Rehan Ahmed as the replacement for Duckett who pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) days before the start of the tournament.

Delhi Capitals have finally announced their replacement for Ben Duckett as the wait for the vacant spot came to an end on Thursday (April 23). Capitals on Thursday announced England’s Rehan Ahmed as the replacement for Duckett who pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) days before the start of the tournament. It is reported that, Ahmed will join the squad in a deal worth INR 75 lakh and could be available for the Saturday clash against Punjab Kings. Rehan joins Delhi Capitals The 21-year-old Rehan, who burst onto the scene for his wrist-spin, has seen his batting go up several notches, featuring at the top of the order for Leicestershire as they clinched Division Two of the 2025 County Championship to earn a promotion to Division One. Rehan tallied 760 runs at an average of 50.66, hitting five centuries and taking 23 wickets at 19 apiece in the said season. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions In March, England batter Duckett withdrew from his IPL 2026 contract with DC to ensure that he is "in the best possible place physically and mentally" ahead of England's home summer schedule. Duckett, who has never played in the IPL, was bought for Rs 2 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in December last year. The England batter decided to withdraw from the tournament and instead started preparations for England's home summer, which includes three Tests against New Zealand in June and then three Tests against Pakistan in August-September. England are also going to host India for five T20Is and three ODIs in July. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL In a post on his Instagram story, Ben Duckett said he made the difficult decision to withdraw from the IPL 2026 to focus on being physically and mentally ready to give his best for England's home summer fixtures. "I have made the extremely difficult decision to withdraw from the IPL. I have given this a lot of thought and it has not been an easy choice. Representing England is something I have dreamed of since I was a child, and I want to give everything I can to English cricket. To do that, I need to ensure I am in the best possible place physically and mentally ahead of the summer," he said.

Delhi Capitals on Thursday announced England’s Rehan Ahmed as the replacement for Duckett who pulled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) days before the start of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals finally announce Ben Duckett replacement, Rehan Ahmed joins in INR 75 lakh deal

From Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants here is a look at five teams with most consecutive IPL defeats at home venue. The list also features the likes of Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India as LSG join the list after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

From Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants here is a look at five teams with most consecutive IPL defeats at home venue. The list also features the likes of Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors India as LSG join the list after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday.

From Delhi Capitals to Lucknow Super Giants, 5 teams with most consecutive IPL defeats at home venue

The Indian Cricket Board has had enough of players, including A-listers, taking Test cricket lightly, as the World Test Championship (WTC) ranking suggests. Sitting in the sixth place with four losses and as many wins in nine contested matches, India’s Test side is far from attaining the top two spot to qualify for the finals next year. With plenty at stake, the BCCI has urged the Indian Team to start taking Test cricket seriously. Moreover, the latest reports also suggest that the board has apparently asked ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to play all WTC matches, even at the cost of him missing some ODIs.&nbsp;Managing Bumrah’s workload has always been a topic of discussion within the BCCI and the team management. While his fitness has always been paramount and fragile (at the same time), with the decision-makers preparing his playing chart beforehand, the board has realised to draw a line and choose formats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gary-kirsten-blueprint-why-attitude-and-not-just-talent-is-key-to-reviving-sri-lankan-cricket-1776947918350">The Kirsten Blueprint: Why attitude, and not just talent, is key to reviving Sri Lankan Cricket</a> &nbsp;Considering that the 2027 WTC Final is scheduled in June next year, the BCCI wants to prioritise it while also keeping an eye on the ODI World Cup three months later. &nbsp;After IPL 2026 and barring the one-off Test against Afghanistan (in June), Team India would mostly be occupied with white-ball cricket until the away tour of New Zealand in October (schedule not released yet) comes across and then the home five-match Border-Gavaskar series against Australia early next year. Even though they have a plethora of ODIs and T20Is scheduled in between this, including several away and home tours, the BCCI would want to keep Bumrah fit for all Tests leading up to the WTC Final (should India qualify). &nbsp;“The attempt is to keep Bumrah fit enough to play all Tests. He is expected to play the four Tests in Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The challenge will be to keep him fresh for the five Tests at home against Australia. The selectors won’t mind resting him for some ODI series. He played T20 cricket after a gap of two years in the Asia Cup last Sept and still delivered,” a BCCI source close to the information revealed, as quoted by Times of India (TOI).&nbsp;<h3>‘Get serious about Tests’</h3>While India’s white-ball cricket continues to prosper, with the ODI and T20I units winning respective ICC events since 2024, Tests are where the former number-one side is lagging.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The idea is to get serious about Tests. The Afghanistan Test may be outside the WTC cycle, but there’s nothing like match practice. The top players will be assessed, and a call on them will be taken accordingly,” the source continued.

"Get serious about Tests!" With India languishing at 6th in the WTC table, the BCCI has issued a massive directive. Find out why Jasprit Bumrah is being asked to skip ODIs to save India's Test future.

The Indian Cricket Board has had enough of players, including A-listers, taking Test cricket lightly, as the World Test Championship (WTC) ranking suggests. Sitting in the sixth place with four losses and as many wins in nine contested matches, India’s Test side is far from attaining the top two spot to qualify for the finals next year. With plenty at stake, the BCCI has urged the Indian Team to start taking Test cricket seriously. Moreover, the latest reports also suggest that the board has apparently asked ace quick Jasprit Bumrah to play all WTC matches, even at the cost of him missing some ODIs. Managing Bumrah’s workload has always been a topic of discussion within the BCCI and the team management. While his fitness has always been paramount and fragile (at the same time), with the decision-makers preparing his playing chart beforehand, the board has realised to draw a line and choose formats. Also read | The Kirsten Blueprint: Why attitude, and not just talent, is key to reviving Sri Lankan Cricket Considering that the 2027 WTC Final is scheduled in June next year, the BCCI wants to prioritise it while also keeping an eye on the ODI World Cup three months later. After IPL 2026 and barring the one-off Test against Afghanistan (in June), Team India would mostly be occupied with white-ball cricket until the away tour of New Zealand in October (schedule not released yet) comes across and then the home five-match Border-Gavaskar series against Australia early next year. Even though they have a plethora of ODIs and T20Is scheduled in between this, including several away and home tours, the BCCI would want to keep Bumrah fit for all Tests leading up to the WTC Final (should India qualify). “The attempt is to keep Bumrah fit enough to play all Tests. He is expected to play the four Tests in Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The challenge will be to keep him fresh for the five Tests at home against Australia. The selectors won’t mind resting him for some ODI series. He played T20 cricket after a gap of two years in the Asia Cup last Sept and still delivered,” a BCCI source close to the information revealed, as quoted by Times of India (TOI). ‘Get serious about Tests’ While India’s white-ball cricket continues to prosper, with the ODI and T20I units winning respective ICC events since 2024, Tests are where the former number-one side is lagging. “The idea is to get serious about Tests. The Afghanistan Test may be outside the WTC cycle, but there’s nothing like match practice. The top players will be assessed, and a call on them will be taken accordingly,” the source continued.

"Get serious about Tests!" With India languishing at 6th in the WTC table, the BCCI has issued a massive directive. Find out why Jasprit Bumrah is being asked to skip ODIs to save India's Test future.

‘Get serious about Tests’: BCCI tells Team India; board asks Bumrah to play all WTC games – Report

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked form at the right time in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they look to build momentum in the race for the Playoffs. Now with eight points from seven matches, SRH are fourth in the standings and will look to book their place in the semis. Ahead of the crucial run-in, SRH pacer Praful Hinge opened up on his journey and how head coach Daniel Vettori has helped him develop during the course of the season.<h2>Praful opens up on journey</h2>Having been bought for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction, the Vidarbha-born pacer made a name for himself on his debut. On 13 April 2026, he made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. In his first over, he dismissed Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, becoming the first player to take three wickets in his opening over on IPL debut.&nbsp;While speaking in the JioStar Press Room, Praful was vocal about head coach Daniel Vettori, who has played a key role in the team’s rise.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;“Both Vettori and Pat Cummins have been very open with me and have advised me to stick to the game. They have been advised to enjoy the game and process while working hard in the nets. Their main focus is to focus on the game and execute the plans and I am doing the same as well,” Praful said while answering WION.&nbsp;The 24-year-old fearless prodigy also spoke about working with Varun Aaron, who has played a key role in his transformation. Varun is currently serving as the bowling coach of the side while working with Praful and other quicks in the SRH ranks.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;“Being a fast bowler, Varun’s advice plays a key role for me and he has been vital. I get to learn a lot of things from him. He is very open to discussions while in nets and during the matches. Plus, knowing the conditions well on different pitches in India has helped me a lot while working with Varun,” Praful added.&nbsp;SRH are next in action on Saturday (April 25) when they face Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both teams are flying high and have momentum on their side. A win for SRH will see them go in double figures for points and a giant step towards the IPL 2026 Playoffs.

Having been bought for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction, the Vidarbha-born pacer Praful Hinge made a name for himself on his debut. On 13 April 2026, he made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked form at the right time in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they look to build momentum in the race for the Playoffs. Now with eight points from seven matches, SRH are fourth in the standings and will look to book their place in the semis. Ahead of the crucial run-in, SRH pacer Praful Hinge opened up on his journey and how head coach Daniel Vettori has helped him develop during the course of the season. Praful opens up on journey Having been bought for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction, the Vidarbha-born pacer made a name for himself on his debut. On 13 April 2026, he made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. In his first over, he dismissed Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, becoming the first player to take three wickets in his opening over on IPL debut. While speaking in the JioStar Press Room, Praful was vocal about head coach Daniel Vettori, who has played a key role in the team’s rise. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL “Both Vettori and Pat Cummins have been very open with me and have advised me to stick to the game. They have been advised to enjoy the game and process while working hard in the nets. Their main focus is to focus on the game and execute the plans and I am doing the same as well,” Praful said while answering WION. The 24-year-old fearless prodigy also spoke about working with Varun Aaron, who has played a key role in his transformation. Varun is currently serving as the bowling coach of the side while working with Praful and other quicks in the SRH ranks. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “Being a fast bowler, Varun’s advice plays a key role for me and he has been vital. I get to learn a lot of things from him. He is very open to discussions while in nets and during the matches. Plus, knowing the conditions well on different pitches in India has helped me a lot while working with Varun,” Praful added. SRH are next in action on Saturday (April 25) when they face Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Both teams are flying high and have momentum on their side. A win for SRH will see them go in double figures for points and a giant step towards the IPL 2026 Playoffs.

Having been bought for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction, the Vidarbha-born pacer Praful Hinge made a name for himself on his debut. On 13 April 2026, he made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2026: SRH rising star Praful Hinge admires Daniel Vettori, Pat Cummins, says ' they advise to enjoy the game'

Gary Kirsten knows a thing or two about rebuilding cricket teams into match-winning units, for example, MS Dhoni’s World Cup-winning ODI side and the famous South African team, which dominated cricket in the past decade. Since taking over as head coach, Kirsten faces his toughest challenge yet: reviving Sri Lankan cricket.&nbsp;Sri Lanka slumped to an early exit from the co-hosted T20 World Cup after failing to win a single match in the Super 8s, leaving fans and their cricket in disarray. Kirsten now has to revive their lost pride and put them back on the pedestal. But for that, he needs to do a few things.<h3>A team audit to begin with</h3>Since taking over in his new role on April 14, Kirsten has held a team audit to understand his players and see where they stand in world cricket. Appreciative of the talent his players possess, Kirsten said talent alone is not enough, and for anyone to become great, they must also have good work ethics and attitude.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kevin-pietersen-blasts-alastair-cook-in-row-over-jacob-bethell-ipl-future-rcb-ipl-2026-1776943998252">‘His opinion doesn’t matter’: Kevin Pietersen blasts Alastair Cook in row over Bethell’s IPL future</a> &nbsp;"The formula - we will progress as we go along," Gary said during an extensive Q/A round with the local media. "I have certainly been spending the first week doing a bit of a team audit, just to get to understand where everyone is at. You can't only rely on talent. You need a good work ethic and a good attitude."&nbsp; &nbsp;"For me, what's important around that is that we have a lot of depth in the group across the different formats. So you are able to rotate players when you need to. You can't expect one guy just to be playing all the time. He'll blow up quite quickly,” he continued.<h3>What excites Kirsten?</h3>Listen up, Sri Lankan cricketers and fans, the head coach Kirsten details what he’s most excited about looking forward to. &nbsp;"I think the next component to that is every team needs individuals in the team that are willing to step up and make those hard performances when the team needs it," he said. "And each team, when you've got a good group of those guys, they win games out of nowhere and perform when you really need it. Those are the individuals I'm really excited by. Now that's going to take time for me to understand and learn,” he continued.<h3>World Cup Preparation</h3>While Sri Lanka will travel to the Caribbean for a full-fledged tour in June, they will host the Men in Blue later in July-August. However, their greater goal is to win back the coveted crown – the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup trophy, scheduled in Africa in October next year, where the playing conditions would be different and challenging. &nbsp;Reflecting on helping the team and the nation realise its dream, Kirsten explained his blueprint for success. &nbsp;"It's going to be very different conditions to what a lot of the guys are used to, so how do we plan for that? It's about making sure all our bases are covered in the skillsets of the team," Kirsten said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Do we have guys with great air speed? Do we have guys that can swing the ball? Do we have guys that can bowl with bounce? Do you have top spinners? And do you have six batters who can bat on those kinds of conditions?” he added.

New head coach Gary Kirsten unveils his "Team Audit" and blueprint to revive Sri Lankan Cricket. From 2027 World Cup prep to fixing player attitudes, here is how Kirsten plans to return the Lions to glory.

Gary Kirsten knows a thing or two about rebuilding cricket teams into match-winning units, for example, MS Dhoni’s World Cup-winning ODI side and the famous South African team, which dominated cricket in the past decade. Since taking over as head coach, Kirsten faces his toughest challenge yet: reviving Sri Lankan cricket. Sri Lanka slumped to an early exit from the co-hosted T20 World Cup after failing to win a single match in the Super 8s, leaving fans and their cricket in disarray. Kirsten now has to revive their lost pride and put them back on the pedestal. But for that, he needs to do a few things. A team audit to begin with Since taking over in his new role on April 14, Kirsten has held a team audit to understand his players and see where they stand in world cricket. Appreciative of the talent his players possess, Kirsten said talent alone is not enough, and for anyone to become great, they must also have good work ethics and attitude. Also read | ‘His opinion doesn’t matter’: Kevin Pietersen blasts Alastair Cook in row over Bethell’s IPL future "The formula - we will progress as we go along," Gary said during an extensive Q/A round with the local media. "I have certainly been spending the first week doing a bit of a team audit, just to get to understand where everyone is at. You can't only rely on talent. You need a good work ethic and a good attitude." "For me, what's important around that is that we have a lot of depth in the group across the different formats. So you are able to rotate players when you need to. You can't expect one guy just to be playing all the time. He'll blow up quite quickly,” he continued. What excites Kirsten? Listen up, Sri Lankan cricketers and fans, the head coach Kirsten details what he’s most excited about looking forward to. "I think the next component to that is every team needs individuals in the team that are willing to step up and make those hard performances when the team needs it," he said. "And each team, when you've got a good group of those guys, they win games out of nowhere and perform when you really need it. Those are the individuals I'm really excited by. Now that's going to take time for me to understand and learn,” he continued. World Cup Preparation While Sri Lanka will travel to the Caribbean for a full-fledged tour in June, they will host the Men in Blue later in July-August. However, their greater goal is to win back the coveted crown – the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup trophy, scheduled in Africa in October next year, where the playing conditions would be different and challenging. Reflecting on helping the team and the nation realise its dream, Kirsten explained his blueprint for success. "It's going to be very different conditions to what a lot of the guys are used to, so how do we plan for that? It's about making sure all our bases are covered in the skillsets of the team," Kirsten said. "Do we have guys with great air speed? Do we have guys that can swing the ball? Do we have guys that can bowl with bounce? Do you have top spinners? And do you have six batters who can bat on those kinds of conditions?” he added.

New head coach Gary Kirsten unveils his "Team Audit" and blueprint to revive Sri Lankan Cricket. From 2027 World Cup prep to fixing player attitudes, here is how Kirsten plans to return the Lions to glory.

The Kirsten Blueprint: Why attitude, and not just talent, is key to reviving Sri Lankan Cricket

Kevin Pietersen disagrees with his former England teammate and opener Alastair Cook over his opinion on Jacob Bethell wasting his time warming the RCB benches instead of plying his trade in the English County. Bethell is England’s brightest prospect, having impressed in the most challenging conditions and against the best of teams worldwide. While his maiden Test hundred during the SCG Ashes Test this year made headlines all over, his marathon knock against India in the T20 World Cup semis further cemented his place as among the first-team players across formats.&nbsp;Bethell is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad this season but hasn’t featured in any of the six matches played so far. Even though it could be evidently frustrating for the 22-year-old, his fans and experts back home, who are waiting for him to unleash his T20 game, Pietersen has urged the future superstar to stay in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-when-will-starc-join-delhi-capitals-aussie-cleared-by-cricket-australia-to-play-1776930884394">IPL 2026 | Aussie speedster Mitchell Starc cleared by Cricket Australia to join Delhi Capitals</a> &nbsp;KP said that spending time with some of cricket's best players (at RCB) would help Bethell improve his game. &nbsp;Having played for RCB in the cash-rich league, KP has always been vocal about returning with a wealth of knowledge by just watching greater players like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and even Anil Kumble train in the nets; he further urged the left-hander to learn as much as he can by rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohlis, Tim Davids and even Phil Salts.<h3>KP snubs Cook's views on Bethell</h3>Snapping Cook’s views (on why Bethell should consider returning and play for Warwickshire) on his social media on Thursday, KP wrote, “Alastair Cook has absolutely NO IDEA what it's like to be in the IPL. What's it's like to always be around the best players in the world. So his opinion on Jacob Bethell doesn't matter at all. Stay in India, Jacob. I know, even though you're not playing, you're learning and will be a way better player.👍🏻”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alastair Cook has absolutely NO IDEA what it&#39;s like to be in the IPL. What&#39;s it&#39;s like to always be around the best players in the world. So his opinion on Jacob Bethell doesn&#39;t matter at all. Stay in India, Jacob. I know, even though you&#39;re not playing, you&#39;re learning and…&mdash; Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/2047189262479585496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Bethell also responded to Cook’s remarks on Wednesday, defending his call to stay with his IPL franchise while also describing the benefits of being available for his tournament. &nbsp;"It's something that not ​many people will understand how cool it is until actually being around a team or the tournament ‌itself ⁠when you're here," Bethell said in a chat with Sky Sports. "It just has a completely different feel. It feels like everyone almost ups their game subconsciously without even really knowing because of the calibre of the tournament. &nbsp;"I feel like that even happens when you're not on the starting XI or ​even starting XII as ​it might be now ⁠with the impact player,” he continued.

Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook clash over Jacob Bethell’s future. As Bethell sits out for RCB, KP urges the youngster to stay in India despite Cook's calls for a County Cricket return.

Kevin Pietersen disagrees with his former England teammate and opener Alastair Cook over his opinion on Jacob Bethell wasting his time warming the RCB benches instead of plying his trade in the English County. Bethell is England’s brightest prospect, having impressed in the most challenging conditions and against the best of teams worldwide. While his maiden Test hundred during the SCG Ashes Test this year made headlines all over, his marathon knock against India in the T20 World Cup semis further cemented his place as among the first-team players across formats. Bethell is part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad this season but hasn’t featured in any of the six matches played so far. Even though it could be evidently frustrating for the 22-year-old, his fans and experts back home, who are waiting for him to unleash his T20 game, Pietersen has urged the future superstar to stay in India. Also read | IPL 2026 | Aussie speedster Mitchell Starc cleared by Cricket Australia to join Delhi Capitals KP said that spending time with some of cricket's best players (at RCB) would help Bethell improve his game. Having played for RCB in the cash-rich league, KP has always been vocal about returning with a wealth of knowledge by just watching greater players like Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis, and even Anil Kumble train in the nets; he further urged the left-hander to learn as much as he can by rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohlis, Tim Davids and even Phil Salts. KP snubs Cook's views on Bethell Snapping Cook’s views (on why Bethell should consider returning and play for Warwickshire) on his social media on Thursday, KP wrote, “Alastair Cook has absolutely NO IDEA what it's like to be in the IPL. What's it's like to always be around the best players in the world. So his opinion on Jacob Bethell doesn't matter at all. Stay in India, Jacob. I know, even though you're not playing, you're learning and will be a way better player.👍🏻”

Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook clash over Jacob Bethell’s future. As Bethell sits out for RCB, KP urges the youngster to stay in India despite Cook's calls for a County Cricket return.

‘His opinion doesn’t matter’: Kevin Pietersen blasts Alastair Cook in row over Bethell’s IPL future

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have roped in Akash Madhwal as a replacement for injured Ayush Mhatre for the remainder of the season. Mhatre, ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury, will now be replaced by Madhwal. The former Rajasthan Royals star is available for selection against another one of his former side Mumbai Indians, as CSK play the high-voltage clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.<h2>CSK announce Mhatre replacement</h2>Madhwal, a right-arm fast bowler, has previously represented the Mumbai Indians (MI) (2023, 2024) and the Rajasthan Royals (2025). He has featured in 17 IPL matches, picking up 23 wickets. He also has a five-wicket haul to his name, having recorded sensational figures of 5/5 in his debut season for MI in the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Mhatre, India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain, made an impactful start to the season for CSK, scoring two fifties in six matches before suffering a left hamstring injury while batting in Match 27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Madhwal joins CSK for a fee of INR 30 Lakh.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>MI vs CSK on the cards</h2>The MI and CSK, two five-time IPL-winning teams, filled with superstars to the brim, will be taking on each other in the high-octane contest at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, but the recent trends suggest that the biggest rivalry in the IPL could be losing the big-match feel and lustre attached to it.&nbsp;MI would be brimming with confidence heading into the home clash against CSK following a sensational bowling performance and a century by Tilak Varma under pressure against the Gujarat Titans (GT), which earned them their second win of the season, while CSK will be aiming to get back to winning after a 10-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which was their fourth of the season.

The former Rajasthan Royals star Akash Madhwal is available for selection against another one of his former side Mumbai Indians, as CSK play the high-voltage clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have roped in Akash Madhwal as a replacement for injured Ayush Mhatre for the remainder of the season. Mhatre, ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury, will now be replaced by Madhwal. The former Rajasthan Royals star is available for selection against another one of his former side Mumbai Indians, as CSK play the high-voltage clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK announce Mhatre replacement Madhwal, a right-arm fast bowler, has previously represented the Mumbai Indians (MI) (2023, 2024) and the Rajasthan Royals (2025). He has featured in 17 IPL matches, picking up 23 wickets. He also has a five-wicket haul to his name, having recorded sensational figures of 5/5 in his debut season for MI in the Eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Mhatre, India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain, made an impactful start to the season for CSK, scoring two fifties in six matches before suffering a left hamstring injury while batting in Match 27 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Madhwal joins CSK for a fee of INR 30 Lakh. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL MI vs CSK on the cards The MI and CSK, two five-time IPL-winning teams, filled with superstars to the brim, will be taking on each other in the high-octane contest at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, but the recent trends suggest that the biggest rivalry in the IPL could be losing the big-match feel and lustre attached to it. MI would be brimming with confidence heading into the home clash against CSK following a sensational bowling performance and a century by Tilak Varma under pressure against the Gujarat Titans (GT), which earned them their second win of the season, while CSK will be aiming to get back to winning after a 10-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which was their fourth of the season.

The former Rajasthan Royals star Akash Madhwal is available for selection against another one of his former side Mumbai Indians, as CSK play the high-voltage clash at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

IPL 2026: CSK rope in Akash Madhwal as a replacement for injured Ayush Mhatre ahead of MI clash

In a boost to Delhi Capitals, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been cleared by Cricket Australia to play the IPL 2026 after recovering from injuries. Strac is expected to link with the DC squad soon and is most likely to pay his first match for the franchise in the ongoing season on May 1. Strac has not played competitive cricket from late January this year when he helped Australia win home Ashes 4-1 against England. Starc was named Player of the Series for 31 wickets in 10 innings and immediately turned up for Sydney Sixes in Big Bash League (BBL) before being sidelined with injuries.<h2>When will Starc join Delhi Capitals?</h2>Having recovered from shoulder and elbow injuries, Starc is expected to fly out immediately and link up with the squad. He can play his first match in the IPL 2026 as soon as May 1. There were speculations when Starc didn't join DC at the start of the season which is clarified in a social medial post. His presence will definitely boost DC's strength which are struggling at the moment with three losses in last four matches after winning the first two games of the season. His fitness is also a sigh of relief for Cricket Australia which are scheduled to play 20 Tests over the next 18 months before ODI World Cup 2027 in October-November.<h2>How have DC performed in IPL 2026?</h2>Delhi started the season with a six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their season opener on April 1. In the next match on April 4, DC beat Mumbai Indians, also by six wickets. The Capitals then lost a thriller against Gujarat Titans on April 8 by one run. In the fourth match, Chennai Super Kings beat DC by 23 runs on April 11. DC managed to beat RCB by six wickets on April 18 before losing against SunRisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in their last match.They have two more matches this month before Starc could join them - against Punjab Kings on April 25 and against RCB on April 27.

Strac has not played competitive cricket from late January this year when he helped Australia win home Ashes 4-1 against England. He is expected to fly out soon and can play for DC as soon as May 1.

In a boost to Delhi Capitals, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has been cleared by Cricket Australia to play the IPL 2026 after recovering from injuries. Strac is expected to link with the DC squad soon and is most likely to pay his first match for the franchise in the ongoing season on May 1. Strac has not played competitive cricket from late January this year when he helped Australia win home Ashes 4-1 against England. Starc was named Player of the Series for 31 wickets in 10 innings and immediately turned up for Sydney Sixes in Big Bash League (BBL) before being sidelined with injuries. When will Starc join Delhi Capitals? Having recovered from shoulder and elbow injuries, Starc is expected to fly out immediately and link up with the squad. He can play his first match in the IPL 2026 as soon as May 1. There were speculations when Starc didn't join DC at the start of the season which is clarified in a social medial post. His presence will definitely boost DC's strength which are struggling at the moment with three losses in last four matches after winning the first two games of the season. His fitness is also a sigh of relief for Cricket Australia which are scheduled to play 20 Tests over the next 18 months before ODI World Cup 2027 in October-November. How have DC performed in IPL 2026? Delhi started the season with a six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their season opener on April 1. In the next match on April 4, DC beat Mumbai Indians, also by six wickets. The Capitals then lost a thriller against Gujarat Titans on April 8 by one run. In the fourth match, Chennai Super Kings beat DC by 23 runs on April 11. DC managed to beat RCB by six wickets on April 18 before losing against SunRisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in their last match. They have two more matches this month before Starc could join them - against Punjab Kings on April 25 and against RCB on April 27.

Strac has not played competitive cricket from late January this year when he helped Australia win home Ashes 4-1 against England. Starc was named Player of the Series for 31 wickets in 10 innings and immediately turned up for Sydney Sixes in Big Bash League (BBL) before being sidelined.

IPL 2026 | Aussie speedster Mitchell Starc cleared by Cricket Australia to join Delhi Capitals

Rajasthan Royals started the IPL 2026 with four back-to-back wins and are currently second on the points table with 10 points from five wins from seven matches. Skipper Riyan Parag, however, hasn't been in best of the form, scoring just 81 runs in seven innings at an average of 13.50. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Parag scored 20 but failed capitalise on the start, but he feels that a big innings isn't far away. The team would also hope for the skipper get among runs if they are to go do distance in the tournament.<h2>Parag reveals reason behind batting failure</h2>"I've been going through a phase as well. Right before the IPL, I had gone through something, and even now I'm going through something and everyone understands that. Everyone respects that, and I thank them for that," revealed the skipper after the 40-run win against LSG.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-in-league-of-his-own-how-abhishek-surpassed-every-other-batter-with-135-not-out-for-srh-vs-dc-1776846317771">'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every other batter with 135 not out for SRH vs DC</a>"I feel the way I'm batting [a big] innings is not not too far away, but, as I've been saying, if I go in tomorrow and I play another game, it's going to be what the team needs. It's not me not scoring runs and taking my time, getting 40 off 30, that's not going to happen. I go out there, assess conditions; if they want me to go to 200 from ball one, I do that," he added.<h2>RR defend lowest total of IPL 2026</h2>The IPL 2026 season has been all about batting big with most teams scoring 200+ totals, RR defended 160-run target against LSG - the lowest of the season. The credit goes to their frontline bowlers, removing three of four top order batters for a duck. RR bowled with discipline, visible in LSG scorecard with only three batters getting to double-figure mark including opener Mitchell Marsh who top scored with 55.

RR skipper Riyan Parag hasn't been in best of the form, scoring just 81 runs in seven innings at an average of 13.50. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Parag scored 20 but failed capitalise on the start, but he feels that a big innings isn't far away.

Rajasthan Royals started the IPL 2026 with four back-to-back wins and are currently second on the points table with 10 points from five wins from seven matches. Skipper Riyan Parag, however, hasn't been in best of the form, scoring just 81 runs in seven innings at an average of 13.50. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Parag scored 20 but failed capitalise on the start, but he feels that a big innings isn't far away. The team would also hope for the skipper get among runs if they are to go do distance in the tournament. Parag reveals reason behind batting failure "I've been going through a phase as well. Right before the IPL, I had gone through something, and even now I'm going through something and everyone understands that. Everyone respects that, and I thank them for that," revealed the skipper after the 40-run win against LSG. Also Read - 'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every other batter with 135 not out for SRH vs DC "I feel the way I'm batting [a big] innings is not not too far away, but, as I've been saying, if I go in tomorrow and I play another game, it's going to be what the team needs. It's not me not scoring runs and taking my time, getting 40 off 30, that's not going to happen. I go out there, assess conditions; if they want me to go to 200 from ball one, I do that," he added. RR defend lowest total of IPL 2026 The IPL 2026 season has been all about batting big with most teams scoring 200+ totals, RR defended 160-run target against LSG - the lowest of the season. The credit goes to their frontline bowlers, removing three of four top order batters for a duck. RR bowled with discipline, visible in LSG scorecard with only three batters getting to double-figure mark including opener Mitchell Marsh who top scored with 55.

RR skipper Riyan Parag hasn't been in best of the form, scoring just 81 runs in seven innings at an average of 13.50. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Parag scored 20 but failed capitalise on the start, but he feels that a big innings isn't far away.

IPL 2026 | 'Going through something': RR skipper Riyan Parag reveals reason of his poor batting form

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in Lucknow on Wednesday (Apr 22) in IPL 2026. Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. RR are now second on points table with 10 points from seven matches while LSG slid to ninth place with just four points in seven games from two wins and fifth loss - last of which came against Royals.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-in-league-of-his-own-how-abhishek-surpassed-every-other-batter-with-135-not-out-for-srh-vs-dc-1776846317771">'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every batter with 135 not out</a><h2>LSG batting fails again in modest chase</h2>LSG's chase was rocked in the first over itself with a brilliant piece of fielding as Ayush Badoni was sent back for a duck. The next two overs saw skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram also were dismissed, on duck just like Badoni, as LSG became 11/3 and finished the powerplay at 31/3. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh then added 43 runs for the fourth wicket before Ravindra Jadeja broke the partnership with Pooran's (22) wicket. Marsh then added 37 runs with Himmat Singh (15) to take LSG past 100 before Ravi Bishnoi came in a broke the stand with Singh's wicket in 15th over.Marsh, who scored a fighting 55 off 41 balls, was sent back Nandre Burger in the next over, effective ending the chase for LSG. At 111/6 and needed 49 runs in last four overs, Mukul Choudhary was the last hope but he was dismissed on the first ball of death overs (16-20) and from there, LSG were dismissed for 119 in the next two overs, losing fourth match on the trot.<h2>Royals rescued by Ravindra Jadeja</h2>Rajasthan Royals had a decent start of the innings, 32/0 in 2.4 overs before Mohammed Shami removed Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and Dhruv Jurel (0) on consecutive balls. Mohsin Khan then bowled a wicket-maiden to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and RR suddenly were 32/3 in 32/0. The wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals after that with Jadeja playing anchor, scoring 43 not out off 29 balls and took the teams to 159/6 in 20 overs.

Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. LSG, meanwhile, slid to 9th place with just four points in 7 games from two wins and five losses.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in Lucknow on Wednesday (Apr 22) in IPL 2026. Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. RR are now second on points table with 10 points from seven matches while LSG slid to ninth place with just four points in seven games from two wins and fifth loss - last of which came against Royals. Also Read - 'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every batter with 135 not out LSG batting fails again in modest chase LSG's chase was rocked in the first over itself with a brilliant piece of fielding as Ayush Badoni was sent back for a duck. The next two overs saw skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram also were dismissed, on duck just like Badoni, as LSG became 11/3 and finished the powerplay at 31/3. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh then added 43 runs for the fourth wicket before Ravindra Jadeja broke the partnership with Pooran's (22) wicket. Marsh then added 37 runs with Himmat Singh (15) to take LSG past 100 before Ravi Bishnoi came in a broke the stand with Singh's wicket in 15th over. Marsh, who scored a fighting 55 off 41 balls, was sent back Nandre Burger in the next over, effective ending the chase for LSG. At 111/6 and needed 49 runs in last four overs, Mukul Choudhary was the last hope but he was dismissed on the first ball of death overs (16-20) and from there, LSG were dismissed for 119 in the next two overs, losing fourth match on the trot. Royals rescued by Ravindra Jadeja Rajasthan Royals had a decent start of the innings, 32/0 in 2.4 overs before Mohammed Shami removed Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and Dhruv Jurel (0) on consecutive balls. Mohsin Khan then bowled a wicket-maiden to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and RR suddenly were 32/3 in 32/0. The wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals after that with Jadeja playing anchor, scoring 43 not out off 29 balls and took the teams to 159/6 in 20 overs.

Chasing a below bar 160-run target, LSG suffered another batting failure as they were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs. The win snapped RR's two-loss streak and gave them fifth win in seven games. LSG, meanwhile, slid to 9th place with just four points in 7 games from two wins and five losses.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to resume their rivalry against Mumbai Indians (MI) as they take on their arch-rivals for the first meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season on Thursday (April 23). Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the contest will showcase some of the greats of the game. However, the focus will also be on young players who are trying to make a mark on the biggest stage of all.&nbsp;One of the names is CSK’s Fearless prodigy Prashant Veer, who became the highest-paid non-capped IPL player from India. The five-time champions paid a whopping INR 14.20 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the highest-paid players in the competition’s history. Speaking on the JioStar show, ‘Dream On,’ Prashant opened up on his journey and where his dream began.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Question: Prashant, tell us about your cricket journey. How did it start? At what age did it start? And how did you move forward?I have been playing cricket since 2017. My cricket journey started in Amethi, my hometown. I played cricket there for a few days. Then I left Amethi and came to Saharanpur. I started playing cricket there. Then I practiced with SPBA Cricket Academy's Rajiv Goyal for 6-7 years. I have been playing cricket since 2017. Everyone in the village is fond of tennis balls.&nbsp;Question: Your batting is very aggressive. There is a lot of attacking. Tell us something about that. Did you always start your career with top-order batting or did you play back and forth in each group?Earlier, I used to bat in the top order. I always liked to attack, so I used to hit lifts. When I became a senior and grew up, I understood things and I set my order accordingly. I started batting in the lower order. I don't even get a chance because the place is already fixed. Wherever I get a chance, I can play anywhere.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Question: Tell us about your cricketing idol. Who have you idolized since childhood? Who is your current idol?My idol is Yuvraj Singh. I have been following him since childhood. He used to bat lefty. I used to bat lefty. He was a left-hand spinner. I follow him. He is like Stokes. I get motivated when I see him. I learn from him and one thing I like is his mental state. How did he come back after the WC, having suffered from cancer?&nbsp;Question: Did you get a chance to meet Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma?No, I haven't met them. I have got my brothers, Rinku and Bhuvibhai. Bhuvi keeps teaching me things, so I learn everything. And Nitish was the captain of Noida Kings. Nitish and I keep talking about cricket.

One of the names is CSK’s Prashant Veer, who became the highest-paid non-capped IPL player from India. The five-time champions paid a whopping INR 14.20 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the highest-paid players in the competition’s history. 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to resume their rivalry against Mumbai Indians (MI) as they take on their arch-rivals for the first meeting of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season on Thursday (April 23). Playing at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the contest will showcase some of the greats of the game. However, the focus will also be on young players who are trying to make a mark on the biggest stage of all. One of the names is CSK’s Fearless prodigy Prashant Veer, who became the highest-paid non-capped IPL player from India. The five-time champions paid a whopping INR 14.20 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the highest-paid players in the competition’s history. Speaking on the JioStar show, ‘Dream On,’ Prashant opened up on his journey and where his dream began. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Question: Prashant, tell us about your cricket journey. How did it start? At what age did it start? And how did you move forward? I have been playing cricket since 2017. My cricket journey started in Amethi, my hometown. I played cricket there for a few days. Then I left Amethi and came to Saharanpur. I started playing cricket there. Then I practiced with SPBA Cricket Academy's Rajiv Goyal for 6-7 years. I have been playing cricket since 2017. Everyone in the village is fond of tennis balls. Question: Your batting is very aggressive. There is a lot of attacking. Tell us something about that. Did you always start your career with top-order batting or did you play back and forth in each group? Earlier, I used to bat in the top order. I always liked to attack, so I used to hit lifts. When I became a senior and grew up, I understood things and I set my order accordingly. I started batting in the lower order. I don't even get a chance because the place is already fixed. Wherever I get a chance, I can play anywhere. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Question: Tell us about your cricketing idol. Who have you idolized since childhood? Who is your current idol? My idol is Yuvraj Singh. I have been following him since childhood. He used to bat lefty. I used to bat lefty. He was a left-hand spinner. I follow him. He is like Stokes. I get motivated when I see him. I learn from him and one thing I like is his mental state. How did he come back after the WC, having suffered from cancer? Question: Did you get a chance to meet Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma? No, I haven't met them. I have got my brothers, Rinku and Bhuvibhai. Bhuvi keeps teaching me things, so I learn everything. And Nitish was the captain of Noida Kings. Nitish and I keep talking about cricket.

One of the names is CSK’s Prashant Veer, who became the highest-paid non-capped IPL player from India. The five-time champions paid a whopping INR 14.20 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the highest-paid players in the competition’s history.&nbsp;

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