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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant had no answers to his side’s shallow performance against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 22) in IPL 2026. Conceding their fourth straight loss this season has pushed LSG down to ninth position on the points table, with five defeats in seven contested matches. Chasing a moderate 160 at home, Lucknow got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets, including Pant on a second-ball duck, inside the first three overs; eventually surrendering by 40 runs in a lop-sided show.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A clinical bowling display to defend the lowest total this season 😯<a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> get back to winning ways with a 40-run victory 👏 Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/5SaPY8wfsc">https://t.co/5SaPY8wfsc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvRR</a> <a href="https://t.co/xv53u4tQVg">pic.twitter.com/xv53u4tQVg</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2047014314989760808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

“I don't have answers. Batting has let us down. We are disappointed as a team, as a group,” Pant said of his team’s loss against RR.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rajasthan-inflict-more-misery-on-lucknow-as-hosts-remain-winless-after-third-consecutive-home-defeat-1776879637970">IPL 2026: Rajasthan inflict more misery on Lucknow as hosts remain winless after third consecutive home defeat</a> &nbsp;LSG bowled first after winning the toss, with ace quick Mohammed Shami doing the early damage with two quick wickets. Mohsin Khan, bowling the third over, did an unthinkable, by sending six dot balls against the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, later removing him on the final delivery on a rare single digit score (8).&nbsp; &nbsp;While the wickets kept tumbling at the other end, Ravindra Jadeja stood his ground and scored an unbeaten yet valuable 49 to help his team post 159 for six in 20 overs. &nbsp;LSG never got going in the run chase. Despite a change at the top, they failed to click against the new ball, with RR seamers reducing them to 11 for three inside the Powerplay, and 54/4 in the 10th over. Spiritless batting in the middle overs pushed them down and out of the chase, with RR winning by 40 runs. &nbsp;“You have to look for answers inside, not outside. We could have taken some time while batting. No excuses out there. Including myself, we could have taken it deeper. As a batting group, we have to put our hands up. [Bowling] We have to look at the positives. We have to keep our heads high and look for answers inside. We have the firepower to turn the season around. Thanks for being soft today [to the commentators],” Pant continued.

I don’t have answers’: Rishabh Pant reacts as LSG slips to ninth after a fourth straight IPL 2026 defeat. Read the full analysis of the loss to RR.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant had no answers to his side’s shallow performance against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 22) in IPL 2026. Conceding their fourth straight loss this season has pushed LSG down to ninth position on the points table, with five defeats in seven contested matches. Chasing a moderate 160 at home, Lucknow got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets, including Pant on a second-ball duck, inside the first three overs; eventually surrendering by 40 runs in a lop-sided show.

I don’t have answers’: Rishabh Pant reacts as LSG slips to ninth after a fourth straight IPL 2026 defeat. Read the full analysis of the loss to RR.

‘Batting let us down, I don’t have answers’: Pant reflects on LSG’s fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026

Both the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will leave it late on the matchday (April 23) to decide on the selections of their respective marquee players, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. The uncertainty surrounding their potential comebacks will remain under wraps until the toss time on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;While Rohit is sidelined with a hamstring injury, MS has yet to feature this season, recovering from a calf strain. The respective team doctors are monitoring the two. However, the two were part of their side’s training sessions at the venue on the match eve, putting in hard yards in the hope of attaining full fitness in time for the game. &nbsp;After missing CSK’s last six matches, MS Dhoni has travelled with the squad to Mumbai for the second consecutive time, while keeping wickets during Tuesday’s training. The next day, he was the first to hit the nets.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beyond-the-boundary-how-ms-dhoni-earned-the-uniform-respect-army-veteran-explains-lt-gen-vinod-bhatia-dhoni-news-csk-ipl-2026-1776855480947">Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains</a> &nbsp;Dhoni began his pre-game training with a few jogs alongside CSK physio Tommy Simsek before taking some time off to watch his teammates having a crack during the practice. Dhoni then geared up for his turn, starting with some tennis-ball knocking before entering the nets to face the pace battery of Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Aman Khan and Zak Foulkes. He batted for a while, for nearly 20 minutes, before taking a short break and returning to wrap up his evening with some throwdowns, a few of which were sent out of the park. &nbsp;Meanwhile, CSK would now be making a forced change for their marquee game against Mumbai, with their top run-getter, Ayush Mhatre, out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. CSK could bring in Gujarat batter Urvil Patel in his place, or use MS Dhoni as an Impact Sub, if needed.&nbsp; &nbsp;"A person like MS never really goes away," CSK bowling coach Eric Simons said of Dhoni's value in the dressing room. "He's always a presence. He's always there. He's always a resource for us. He's always someone we bounce off and get ideas and thoughts about. The tactic that we're using at the death has been something he's given a lot of insights into, a lot of thoughts around as well. He's always there as a resource." &nbsp;On the other hand, Rohit began his training with light jogs before facing just throwdowns, both right and left arm, without going for too many hits during his brief net session. &nbsp;On the points table, the two teams are languishing in the second half. While Mumbai is seventh on the table with two wins in four matches, CSK has equal points, but is eighth because of a poorer NRR.

MI vs CSK IPL 2026: Late fitness calls loom for Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni ahead of Wankhede clash. Can Mumbai or Chennai find a rhythm after injury setbacks?

Both the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will leave it late on the matchday (April 23) to decide on the selections of their respective marquee players, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. The uncertainty surrounding their potential comebacks will remain under wraps until the toss time on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While Rohit is sidelined with a hamstring injury, MS has yet to feature this season, recovering from a calf strain. The respective team doctors are monitoring the two. However, the two were part of their side’s training sessions at the venue on the match eve, putting in hard yards in the hope of attaining full fitness in time for the game. After missing CSK’s last six matches, MS Dhoni has travelled with the squad to Mumbai for the second consecutive time, while keeping wickets during Tuesday’s training. The next day, he was the first to hit the nets. Also read | Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains Dhoni began his pre-game training with a few jogs alongside CSK physio Tommy Simsek before taking some time off to watch his teammates having a crack during the practice. Dhoni then geared up for his turn, starting with some tennis-ball knocking before entering the nets to face the pace battery of Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Aman Khan and Zak Foulkes. He batted for a while, for nearly 20 minutes, before taking a short break and returning to wrap up his evening with some throwdowns, a few of which were sent out of the park. Meanwhile, CSK would now be making a forced change for their marquee game against Mumbai, with their top run-getter, Ayush Mhatre, out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring injury. CSK could bring in Gujarat batter Urvil Patel in his place, or use MS Dhoni as an Impact Sub, if needed. "A person like MS never really goes away," CSK bowling coach Eric Simons said of Dhoni's value in the dressing room. "He's always a presence. He's always there. He's always a resource for us. He's always someone we bounce off and get ideas and thoughts about. The tactic that we're using at the death has been something he's given a lot of insights into, a lot of thoughts around as well. He's always there as a resource." On the other hand, Rohit began his training with light jogs before facing just throwdowns, both right and left arm, without going for too many hits during his brief net session. On the points table, the two teams are languishing in the second half. While Mumbai is seventh on the table with two wins in four matches, CSK has equal points, but is eighth because of a poorer NRR.

MI vs CSK IPL 2026: Late fitness calls loom for Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni ahead of Wankhede clash. Can Mumbai or Chennai find a rhythm after injury setbacks?

CSK, MI leave it late on matchday to decide on Rohit, Dhoni’s selections

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had another off day at the office as they lost a third consecutive match on home turf in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated LSG by 40 runs in a low-scoring affair. The defeat was LSG’s fifth of the season and they stay second from bottom with four points, while RR are now second with 10 points from seven IPL 2026 matches.<h2>RR inflict more misery on LSG</h2>Burger, a left-handed quick from South Africa, struck two key blows, including Mitchell Marsh for 55, and Archer took 20/3 to bundle out the hosts, Lucknow, for 119 at the Ekana Stadium. Rajasthan bounced back from successive defeats to jump to second in the table, led by the Punjab Kings. Lucknow faltered in the chase after losing three early wickets, with skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram both out for a duck.&nbsp;Burger had Pant caught behind in his first over before Markram miscued from Archer and skied a catch to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Australia's Marsh attempted to rescue Punjab with Nicholas Pooran (22) and then impact substitute Himmat Singh, who scored 15. Marsh reached his fifty with a six off Burger, but the bowler got his revenge two balls later when the opener mishit a shot and skipper Riyan Parag took a good catch.&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;Medium-pace bowler Brijesh Sharma took two wickets in an over to further corner Lucknow, who survived just 18 overs in their fourth straight defeat. Archer, who reached a top speed of 151.6 km/h (94.2 mph), mopped up the final two wickets to seal victory for Rajasthan.<h2>What happened in RR innings?</h2>Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for Rajasthan with an unbeaten 43 off 29 balls, an effort that steered the team to 159/6 after they had slumped to 110/6. Mohammed Shami struck two early blows with successive deliveries to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and Jurel for a duck.&nbsp;Fellow quick Mohsin Khan then removed 15-year-old T20 sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for eight to further hamper Rajasthan.&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;Shami, Mohsin and Prince Yadav claimed two wickets each but Jadeja kept up the fight and put on an unbeaten stand of 49 for the seventh wicket with impact substitute Shubham Dubey, who made 19. Shimron Hetmyer (22), Parag and Donovan Ferreira, who both scored 20, also contributed to the Rajasthan total.

Playing at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in a low-scoring affair.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had another off day at the office as they lost a third consecutive match on home turf in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated LSG by 40 runs in a low-scoring affair. The defeat was LSG’s fifth of the season and they stay second from bottom with four points, while RR are now second with 10 points from seven IPL 2026 matches. RR inflict more misery on LSG Burger, a left-handed quick from South Africa, struck two key blows, including Mitchell Marsh for 55, and Archer took 20/3 to bundle out the hosts, Lucknow, for 119 at the Ekana Stadium. Rajasthan bounced back from successive defeats to jump to second in the table, led by the Punjab Kings. Lucknow faltered in the chase after losing three early wickets, with skipper Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram both out for a duck. Burger had Pant caught behind in his first over before Markram miscued from Archer and skied a catch to wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel. Australia's Marsh attempted to rescue Punjab with Nicholas Pooran (22) and then impact substitute Himmat Singh, who scored 15. Marsh reached his fifty with a six off Burger, but the bowler got his revenge two balls later when the opener mishit a shot and skipper Riyan Parag took a good catch. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Medium-pace bowler Brijesh Sharma took two wickets in an over to further corner Lucknow, who survived just 18 overs in their fourth straight defeat. Archer, who reached a top speed of 151.6 km/h (94.2 mph), mopped up the final two wickets to seal victory for Rajasthan. What happened in RR innings? Ravindra Jadeja top-scored for Rajasthan with an unbeaten 43 off 29 balls, an effort that steered the team to 159/6 after they had slumped to 110/6. Mohammed Shami struck two early blows with successive deliveries to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and Jurel for a duck. Fellow quick Mohsin Khan then removed 15-year-old T20 sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for eight to further hamper Rajasthan. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Shami, Mohsin and Prince Yadav claimed two wickets each but Jadeja kept up the fight and put on an unbeaten stand of 49 for the seventh wicket with impact substitute Shubham Dubey, who made 19. Shimron Hetmyer (22), Parag and Donovan Ferreira, who both scored 20, also contributed to the Rajasthan total.

Playing at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 40 runs in a low-scoring affair.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan inflict more misery on Lucknow as hosts remain winless after third consecutive home defeat

Real Madrid star man and former Birmingham City player, Jude Bellingham, has invested in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix as he showed affection for his hometown. The Hundred, England’s premier short-form cricket format, has been in the news for multiple reasons recently; however, the headlines belonged to Bellingham, who now owns a stake in the franchise. Speaking after buying a stake, Bellingham was full of gratitude for his hometown, from where he started his journey as a sportsman.<h2>Bellingham pays tribute to Birmingham</h2>The England midfielder has taken a 1.2 per cent holding in the Edgbaston-based Hundred team at a reported cost of over £800,000 ($1 million). The Phoenix franchise was valued at around £82million when Knighthead Capital acquired a 49 per cent stake last year during a sales process initiated by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Bellingham, who was brought up in nearby Stourbridge and began his career at Birmingham City, is a big cricket fan and played for Hagley in Worcestershire as a junior.&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;"I love Birmingham. I'm very grateful for what the whole city of Birmingham has done for me," said the 22-year-old.&nbsp;"I love cricket as well, so when I got the opportunity to get involved, I didn't really think twice about it, so I'm so happy to be on board.&nbsp;"I got the best upbringing in football, in life, through Birmingham City. I feel like I owe the city something."&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;Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady is also part of the Knighthead group that owns Birmingham City. Stakes in the eight city-based franchises -- which all have men's and women's teams -- were sold last year to private investors, raising huge sums for cricket in England and Wales. The 2026 edition of the Hundred starts on July 21 and runs for four weeks.

The Hundred, England’s premier short-form cricket format, has been in the news for multiple reasons recently; however, the headlines belonged to Jude Bellingham, who now owns a stake in the franchise.

Real Madrid star man and former Birmingham City player, Jude Bellingham, has invested in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix as he showed affection for his hometown. The Hundred, England’s premier short-form cricket format, has been in the news for multiple reasons recently; however, the headlines belonged to Bellingham, who now owns a stake in the franchise. Speaking after buying a stake, Bellingham was full of gratitude for his hometown, from where he started his journey as a sportsman. Bellingham pays tribute to Birmingham The England midfielder has taken a 1.2 per cent holding in the Edgbaston-based Hundred team at a reported cost of over £800,000 ($1 million). The Phoenix franchise was valued at around £82million when Knighthead Capital acquired a 49 per cent stake last year during a sales process initiated by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Bellingham, who was brought up in nearby Stourbridge and began his career at Birmingham City, is a big cricket fan and played for Hagley in Worcestershire as a junior. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions "I love Birmingham. I'm very grateful for what the whole city of Birmingham has done for me," said the 22-year-old. "I love cricket as well, so when I got the opportunity to get involved, I didn't really think twice about it, so I'm so happy to be on board. "I got the best upbringing in football, in life, through Birmingham City. I feel like I owe the city something." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady is also part of the Knighthead group that owns Birmingham City. Stakes in the eight city-based franchises -- which all have men's and women's teams -- were sold last year to private investors, raising huge sums for cricket in England and Wales. The 2026 edition of the Hundred starts on July 21 and runs for four weeks.

The Hundred, England’s premier short-form cricket format, has been in the news for multiple reasons recently; however, the headlines belonged to Jude Bellingham, who now owns a stake in the franchise.

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham buys stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, says 'grateful for the city'

Teenage superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is no longer just a batting prodigy from India, but a worldwide sensation known for his unmatched power and skills. From impressing England and IPL veteran Jos Buttler, who called him the 'best-ever', to grabbing World Cup-winning Australian captain Allan Border's attention, the 15-year-old continues to make headlines. Turning heads with his explosive knocks thus far this season, Sooryavanshi has received the highest praise from the batting veteran, who says he sees glimpses of Brian Lara in him.&nbsp;In Mumbai, as part of his India visit linked to the International Masters League, Border couldn’t stop praising Vaibhav, whose explosive IPL 2026 season has already sparked discussions about a future national call-up.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-feel-bad-even-today-kris-srikkanth-heartfelt-apology-to-rohit-sharma-over-2011-world-cup-squad-omission-1776859387309">‘I feel bad even today’: Kris Srikkanth’s heartfelt apology to Rohit Sharma over 2011 World Cup omission</a> &nbsp;“I think Vaibhav's one hell of a player, a great talent. I have never seen any batter at the age of 14 or 15, hitting a cricket ball with so much of power,” Allan Border said in a chat with Mid-Day. &nbsp;Although the internet, his fans, several cricket experts, and more so have picked him to be India’s face for years to come, Border remained mum on his prediction about the Indian teenager. Without murmuring too much about what the future could hold for Sooryavanshi, he made a startling comment on his playing style, saying he reminds him of Lara, perhaps amongst the greatest cricketers of all time. &nbsp;“Of course, I can't predict at this moment if he will go on to become a very successful Test cricketer or not, but I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him. He has a long way to go, but he sure can hit that ball across all parts of the ground,” assessed Border.<h3>Useful advice for Vaibhav</h3>While he acknowledged his attacking game play and how quick he is with his timing, Border advised him to hone the defensive side of his cricket, which will eventually help him become a better cricketer. &nbsp;“Vaibhav must now learn how to tighten his defence,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Vaibhav got out on a rare single-digit score (8), with Mohsin Khan removing him inside the Powerplay.

I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him." Legendary Australian captain Allan Border hails 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s "unmatched power" but issues a vital warning for his Test cricket future.

Teenage superstar Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is no longer just a batting prodigy from India, but a worldwide sensation known for his unmatched power and skills. From impressing England and IPL veteran Jos Buttler, who called him the 'best-ever', to grabbing World Cup-winning Australian captain Allan Border's attention, the 15-year-old continues to make headlines. Turning heads with his explosive knocks thus far this season, Sooryavanshi has received the highest praise from the batting veteran, who says he sees glimpses of Brian Lara in him. In Mumbai, as part of his India visit linked to the International Masters League, Border couldn’t stop praising Vaibhav, whose explosive IPL 2026 season has already sparked discussions about a future national call-up. Also read | ‘I feel bad even today’: Kris Srikkanth’s heartfelt apology to Rohit Sharma over 2011 World Cup omission “I think Vaibhav's one hell of a player, a great talent. I have never seen any batter at the age of 14 or 15, hitting a cricket ball with so much of power,” Allan Border said in a chat with Mid-Day. Although the internet, his fans, several cricket experts, and more so have picked him to be India’s face for years to come, Border remained mum on his prediction about the Indian teenager. Without murmuring too much about what the future could hold for Sooryavanshi, he made a startling comment on his playing style, saying he reminds him of Lara, perhaps amongst the greatest cricketers of all time. “Of course, I can't predict at this moment if he will go on to become a very successful Test cricketer or not, but I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him. He has a long way to go, but he sure can hit that ball across all parts of the ground,” assessed Border. Useful advice for Vaibhav While he acknowledged his attacking game play and how quick he is with his timing, Border advised him to hone the defensive side of his cricket, which will eventually help him become a better cricketer. “Vaibhav must now learn how to tighten his defence,” he added. Meanwhile, against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Vaibhav got out on a rare single-digit score (8), with Mohsin Khan removing him inside the Powerplay.

I can clearly see glimpses of Brian Lara in him." Legendary Australian captain Allan Border hails 15-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s "unmatched power" but issues a vital warning for his Test cricket future.

‘Glimpses of Brian Lara’: Legendary Allan Border hails teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

MS Dhoni continues to inch closer to his IPL return this season, but nothing concrete has come up yet. The veteran CSK player, who captained the franchise to record five IPL titles, continues to recover from the calf strain he sustained ahead of this edition. Although he should have been up and ready per an initial timeline as laid out by CSK, the franchise sweats on his confirmation as the selection call for the marquee Mumbai Indians game looms.&nbsp;Dhoni was back in training at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with CSK scheduled to face their former foes on Thursday (Apr 23) in a marquee clash. Keeping wickets during the nets session, the video of which has also gone viral, Dhoni has indicated his return to the playing XI. Should that happen, which, per the latest reports, looks unlikely, playing his first game of the season at the venue he once created history at would break the internet.

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Meanwhile, Dhoni kept wickets (to Sarfaraz Khan and Urvil Patel) for nearly 40 minutes during the training session, leaving onlookers surprised as he usually never practices during wicketkeeping drills. Not only this, but the 44-year-old also batted for close to an hour, first facing the CSK bowlers before taking throwdowns.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-feel-bad-even-today-kris-srikkanth-heartfelt-apology-to-rohit-sharma-over-2011-world-cup-squad-omission-1776859387309">‘I feel bad even today’: Kris Srikkanth’s heartfelt apology to Rohit Sharma over 2011 World Cup omission</a><h3>Away from the game, away from the sight</h3>Dhoni hasn’t featured in the first six matches contested by CSK, with Sanju Samson keeping wickets in his absence. Although it’s been close to a month since he has been absent from everyone’s sight, even during the home games, Dhoni could make a comeback sooner than expected.<h3>How has CSK fared in Dhoni’s absence?</h3>CSK’s new opening pair (team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Samson) hasn’t found its mojo yet, with only Samson among the run-getters at the top. While Gaikwad has failed to get going, an untimely injury to fellow run-scorer Ayush Mhatre has further dented their situation. &nbsp;Currently in eighth place on the points table, CSK has won just two matches and lost four. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians (MI) sit in a higher position, seventh, with better NRR but equal points.

With CSK languishing in 8th place and Ayush Mhatre out, the franchise is sweating on MS Dhoni’s return. After a month-long battle with a calf strain, will the legendary keeper-finisher be the spark CSK needs against MI?

MS Dhoni continues to inch closer to his IPL return this season, but nothing concrete has come up yet. The veteran CSK player, who captained the franchise to record five IPL titles, continues to recover from the calf strain he sustained ahead of this edition. Although he should have been up and ready per an initial timeline as laid out by CSK, the franchise sweats on his confirmation as the selection call for the marquee Mumbai Indians game looms. Dhoni was back in training at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, with CSK scheduled to face their former foes on Thursday (Apr 23) in a marquee clash. Keeping wickets during the nets session, the video of which has also gone viral, Dhoni has indicated his return to the playing XI. Should that happen, which, per the latest reports, looks unlikely, playing his first game of the season at the venue he once created history at would break the internet.

With CSK languishing in 8th place and Ayush Mhatre out, the franchise is sweating on MS Dhoni’s return. After a month-long battle with a calf strain, will the legendary keeper-finisher be the spark CSK needs against MI?

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni fine-tunes keeping at Wankhede: Decision on MI return imminent

Rohit Sharma has two ICC Champions Trophies and as many T20 World Cups to his name, but misses the prestigious ODI World Cup crown, which he missed twice, once after losing the final in 2023, and once for missing out on making the squad during the 2011 edition at home. Even though Virat Kohli (who made his international debut a year later than Rohit did) made it to the final 15, the Kris Srikkanth-led selection committee overlooked the veteran opener, something the then BCCI chief selector feels bad about even today, having apologised to him several times since.&nbsp;“I feel bad for him even today. I told Rohit last year, I am sorry, I am sorry,’ former BCCI selector apologises to Rohit Sharma. “It's not by purpose, but it's just that we want to take those half all-rounders. Our thought process was similar to that of the 1983 World Cup,” Srikkanth said in an interview with The Week.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/beyond-the-boundary-how-ms-dhoni-earned-the-uniform-respect-army-veteran-explains-lt-gen-vinod-bhatia-dhoni-news-csk-ipl-2026-1776855480947">Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains</a><h3>The call that paid dividends</h3>Even without Rohit, who was far from peaking in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup, Team India reigned supreme, with almost every one of the selected members delivering for the Men in Blue. With a focus on batting depth and adding more bowling options, the selectors’ approach paid dividends. &nbsp;Yuvraj Singh was India’s best performer throughout, picking 15 wickets in nine matches and scoring 362 runs, including a match-winning hundred against the West Indies in Chennai. His outstanding performance helped him earn the Player of the Tournament award. &nbsp;“And at the end of the day, who was the Player of the Tournament? Yuvraj Singh, with the ball and bat. In some matches, Sehwag, Sachin and Suresh Raina would have bowled a few overs. Even Yusuf Pathan is a half all-rounder. So in all these things, unfortunately, what happened, this half all-rounder concept, Rohit Sharma, the poor fellow, could not find a place. He was actually good enough to play in the 2011 World Cup, but poor boy missed out,” Srikkanth added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, as destiny had it, Rohit became the cornerstone of Team India’s success that began midway through the previous decade following India’s second Champions Trophy triumph. Rohit’s batting accolades were the highlight of India’s golden period, where he captained the side across three formats, winning two ICC titles. &nbsp;Although in the twilight stage of his career now, Rohit aims to continue playing till the next ODI World Cup in October 2027.

“I told him I’m sorry.” Kris Srikkanth reveals the "half all-rounder" strategy that led to Rohit Sharma's heartbreaking omission from the 2011 World Cup squad and why he still regrets the decision today.

Rohit Sharma has two ICC Champions Trophies and as many T20 World Cups to his name, but misses the prestigious ODI World Cup crown, which he missed twice, once after losing the final in 2023, and once for missing out on making the squad during the 2011 edition at home. Even though Virat Kohli (who made his international debut a year later than Rohit did) made it to the final 15, the Kris Srikkanth-led selection committee overlooked the veteran opener, something the then BCCI chief selector feels bad about even today, having apologised to him several times since. “I feel bad for him even today. I told Rohit last year, I am sorry, I am sorry,’ former BCCI selector apologises to Rohit Sharma. “It's not by purpose, but it's just that we want to take those half all-rounders. Our thought process was similar to that of the 1983 World Cup,” Srikkanth said in an interview with The Week. Also read | Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains The call that paid dividends Even without Rohit, who was far from peaking in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup, Team India reigned supreme, with almost every one of the selected members delivering for the Men in Blue. With a focus on batting depth and adding more bowling options, the selectors’ approach paid dividends. Yuvraj Singh was India’s best performer throughout, picking 15 wickets in nine matches and scoring 362 runs, including a match-winning hundred against the West Indies in Chennai. His outstanding performance helped him earn the Player of the Tournament award. “And at the end of the day, who was the Player of the Tournament? Yuvraj Singh, with the ball and bat. In some matches, Sehwag, Sachin and Suresh Raina would have bowled a few overs. Even Yusuf Pathan is a half all-rounder. So in all these things, unfortunately, what happened, this half all-rounder concept, Rohit Sharma, the poor fellow, could not find a place. He was actually good enough to play in the 2011 World Cup, but poor boy missed out,” Srikkanth added. Meanwhile, as destiny had it, Rohit became the cornerstone of Team India’s success that began midway through the previous decade following India’s second Champions Trophy triumph. Rohit’s batting accolades were the highlight of India’s golden period, where he captained the side across three formats, winning two ICC titles. Although in the twilight stage of his career now, Rohit aims to continue playing till the next ODI World Cup in October 2027.

“I told him I’m sorry.” Kris Srikkanth reveals the "half all-rounder" strategy that led to Rohit Sharma's heartbreaking omission from the 2011 World Cup squad and why he still regrets the decision today.

‘I feel bad even today’: Kris Srikkanth’s heartfelt apology to Rohit Sharma over 2011 World Cup omission

Retired Lt Gen. Vinod Bhatia, a veteran of the Indian Army, recalled the time when ex-Indian captain MS Dhoni was about to be bestowed with an honorary rank, and how, despite being ‘reluctant’, Dhoni’s behaviour and march like a soldier won him over.&nbsp;MS Dhoni’s aura stretches beyond boundary lines. Mr Cool, Dhoni was known for his calm demeanour and always keeping the nation ahead, with countless instances and narrations (from his ex-teammates) proving it. For his list of achievements for his country, including winning the T20 and ODI World Cups, the Indian Army awarded him with an honorary rank and the coveted Maroon Beret. However, the decision to grant him the same met with initial scepticism.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-suffer-major-setback-as-ayush-mhatre-ruled-out-due-to-hamstring-injury-1776765103908">IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury</a> &nbsp;During a podcast, Bhatia revealed how he was initially reluctant to see MS Dhoni receive this rank, questioning whether a civilian could truly uphold the prestige of a paratrooper. But after seeing him complete the rigorous para-training, Bhatia’s opinion changed. &nbsp;"Our chief at the time was General VK Singh," Bhatia said. “He decided that MS Dhoni, who was the Indian team captain then, should be given an honorary rank. I was a bit reluctant. The Maroon Beret is very prestigious; to become a paratrooper, one must undergo six months of probation. It is incredibly tough, with a selection rate of only 20%, and the goal is to break your will. Giving the Maroon Beret to someone without that probation felt wrong.”<h3>‘Done a lot for our country’</h3>Praising his patriotism and his long list of accolades, Bhatia said, "MS Dhoni has done a lot for the country. I am very proud of him and his achievements. They call him 'Captain Cool,' and he possesses immense passion. He even admitted to me that he was afraid of heights, yet he still went ahead and jumped. He completed his paratrooper jumps and always upheld the dignity of the uniform. He behaved and marched like a soldier; I could feel that he was a true soldier at heart. Furthermore, he served in Jammu and Kashmir with our units, travelling right up to the Line of Control. His motivation was truly remarkable.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, MS Dhoni, who is recovering from the side strain he suffered ahead of the start of IPL 2026, holds an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army (106 Para TA Battalion), conferred in 2011, the same year he guided Team India to their second ODI World Cup, and first since 1983. &nbsp;‘Thala’, often referred to by his fans, is also permitted to wear the elite maroon beret and the Para Wing insignia, having qualified as a paratrooper in 2015 after completing five parachute training jumps.

“He marched like a soldier.” Retired Lt Gen. Vinod Bhatia explains why he was initially sceptical of MS Dhoni’s honorary Army rank and how the legendary captain eventually earned the respect of the elite Paratroopers.

Retired Lt Gen. Vinod Bhatia, a veteran of the Indian Army, recalled the time when ex-Indian captain MS Dhoni was about to be bestowed with an honorary rank, and how, despite being ‘reluctant’, Dhoni’s behaviour and march like a soldier won him over. MS Dhoni’s aura stretches beyond boundary lines. Mr Cool, Dhoni was known for his calm demeanour and always keeping the nation ahead, with countless instances and narrations (from his ex-teammates) proving it. For his list of achievements for his country, including winning the T20 and ODI World Cups, the Indian Army awarded him with an honorary rank and the coveted Maroon Beret. However, the decision to grant him the same met with initial scepticism. Also read | IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury During a podcast, Bhatia revealed how he was initially reluctant to see MS Dhoni receive this rank, questioning whether a civilian could truly uphold the prestige of a paratrooper. But after seeing him complete the rigorous para-training, Bhatia’s opinion changed. "Our chief at the time was General VK Singh," Bhatia said. “He decided that MS Dhoni, who was the Indian team captain then, should be given an honorary rank. I was a bit reluctant. The Maroon Beret is very prestigious; to become a paratrooper, one must undergo six months of probation. It is incredibly tough, with a selection rate of only 20%, and the goal is to break your will. Giving the Maroon Beret to someone without that probation felt wrong.” ‘Done a lot for our country’ Praising his patriotism and his long list of accolades, Bhatia said, "MS Dhoni has done a lot for the country. I am very proud of him and his achievements. They call him 'Captain Cool,' and he possesses immense passion. He even admitted to me that he was afraid of heights, yet he still went ahead and jumped. He completed his paratrooper jumps and always upheld the dignity of the uniform. He behaved and marched like a soldier; I could feel that he was a true soldier at heart. Furthermore, he served in Jammu and Kashmir with our units, travelling right up to the Line of Control. His motivation was truly remarkable.” Meanwhile, MS Dhoni, who is recovering from the side strain he suffered ahead of the start of IPL 2026, holds an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army (106 Para TA Battalion), conferred in 2011, the same year he guided Team India to their second ODI World Cup, and first since 1983. ‘Thala’, often referred to by his fans, is also permitted to wear the elite maroon beret and the Para Wing insignia, having qualified as a paratrooper in 2015 after completing five parachute training jumps.

“He marched like a soldier.” Retired Lt Gen. Vinod Bhatia explains why he was initially sceptical of MS Dhoni’s honorary Army rank and how the legendary captain eventually earned the respect of the elite Paratroopers.

Beyond the Boundary: How MS Dhoni earned the uniform’s respect, Army veteran explains

Abhishek is now the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out).

Abhishek is now the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out).

'In league of his own': How Abhishek surpassed every other batter with 135 not out for SRH vs DC

Abhishek Sharma scored 135 not out against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Apr 21), his second IPL hundred, and entered the record books for his effort. Thanks to Abhishek, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted 242/3 in 20 overs, which proved 47 runs too many for DC in the end. With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out in IPL 2013) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out in IPL 2008). Notably, only seven times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of those seven times.<h2>Abhishek Sharma now in league of his own in IPL 2026</h2>Known for his aggressive batting style, Abhishek climbed the batting charts with his century on Tuesday (Apr 21) vs DC. In his unbeaten innings of 68-ball 135, Abhishek hit 10 sixes and 10 fours, scoring 100 runs off boundaries only. Below are his IPL 2026 numbers:<ul><li>Abhishek currently holds the orange cap for most runs (323) in the tournament - three runs more than his SRH teammate Heinrich Klaasen (320).</li><li>Abhishek has hit most sixes (27) in the tournament so far including 10 vs DC - the most in an innings in IPL 2026. Next best is RCB skipper Rajat Patidar with 22 maximums.</li><li>Abhishek has joint-most fifty-plus scores (3) along with Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and Klaasen. Although, only he has one hundred to go with two fifties while others have three fifties each.</li><li>Abhishek's 135 not out is also the highest individual score in the IPL 2026 so far and his overall strike rate of 215 is third best behind Priyansh Arya (248) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (236.53).</li></ul><h2>Which batters have scored 130+ runs in an IPL innings?</h2>Abhishek Sharma is one of the six batters to score 130+ runs in an IPL innings and the only one to do so two times out of a total seven. Below are the batters who have crossed 130-run mark in an IPL innings:Chris Gayle - He scored 175 not out for RCB vs now-defunct Pune Warriors Indians (PWI) in IPL 2023. Brendon McCullum - He scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Rides (KKR) vs RCB in inaugural match of the tournament in IPL 2008. Abhishek Sharma - He hit 141 for SRH vs PBKS in IPL 2025. Quinton de Kock - The Protea batters scored 140 not out for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs KKR in IPL 2022. Abhishek Sharma - His 135 not out vs Delhi Capital in IPL 2026 is the second time he crossed 130-run mark in an innings. AB de Villiers - The South African batter scored 133 not out for RCB vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. KL Rahul - The only Indian batter other than Abhishek in list, he scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) vs RCB in IPL 2020.

With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141. Only 7 times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of them.

Abhishek Sharma scored 135 not out against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Apr 21), his second IPL hundred, and entered the record books for his effort. Thanks to Abhishek, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted 242/3 in 20 overs, which proved 47 runs too many for DC in the end. With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141 - third highest individual score in the tournament history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out in IPL 2013) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out in IPL 2008). Notably, only seven times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of those seven times. Abhishek Sharma now in league of his own in IPL 2026 Known for his aggressive batting style, Abhishek climbed the batting charts with his century on Tuesday (Apr 21) vs DC. In his unbeaten innings of 68-ball 135, Abhishek hit 10 sixes and 10 fours, scoring 100 runs off boundaries only. Below are his IPL 2026 numbers: Abhishek currently holds the orange cap for most runs (323) in the tournament - three runs more than his SRH teammate Heinrich Klaasen (320). Abhishek has hit most sixes (27) in the tournament so far including 10 vs DC - the most in an innings in IPL 2026. Next best is RCB skipper Rajat Patidar with 22 maximums. Abhishek has joint-most fifty-plus scores (3) along with Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and Klaasen. Although, only he has one hundred to go with two fifties while others have three fifties each. Abhishek's 135 not out is also the highest individual score in the IPL 2026 so far and his overall strike rate of 215 is third best behind Priyansh Arya (248) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (236.53). Which batters have scored 130+ runs in an IPL innings? Abhishek Sharma is one of the six batters to score 130+ runs in an IPL innings and the only one to do so two times out of a total seven. Below are the batters who have crossed 130-run mark in an IPL innings: Chris Gayle - He scored 175 not out for RCB vs now-defunct Pune Warriors Indians (PWI) in IPL 2023. Brendon McCullum - He scored 158 not out for Kolkata Knight Rides (KKR) vs RCB in inaugural match of the tournament in IPL 2008. Abhishek Sharma - He hit 141 for SRH vs PBKS in IPL 2025. Quinton de Kock - The Protea batters scored 140 not out for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs KKR in IPL 2022. Abhishek Sharma - His 135 not out vs Delhi Capital in IPL 2026 is the second time he crossed 130-run mark in an innings. AB de Villiers - The South African batter scored 133 not out for RCB vs Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. KL Rahul - The only Indian batter other than Abhishek in list, he scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) vs RCB in IPL 2020.

With the century, Abhishek became the first batter in IPL history to have two individual scores of 130+ runs. During his previous century, which came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, he scored 141. Only 7 times a batter has crossed 130-run mark in IPL and Abhishek accounts for two of them.

IPL 2026 | Abhishek Sharma's historic 135 not out vs DC takes him ahead of all batters

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch has hit out at Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel for his bowling choices in loss vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (Apr 21) in Hyderabad. DC lost the match by 47 runs after failing to chase 242 which was set up by Abhishek Sharma's 135 not out off 68 balls. Finch said Axar didn't trust himself to bowl against left-hand batters (SRH top 3) and that it was an attitude issue rather anything else. Axar, winner of 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup, bowled only two overs in the match, giving away 23 runs and taking the wicket of Travis Head.<h2>Finch calls out Axar's attitude issue vs left handers in SRH match</h2>"It's the responsibility of your captain, your senior player, your retained player, your best bowler, Indian bowler, he's one of your core bowlers in the Indian cricket team. That's no small bit. He's a double World Cup winner. So the fact that he doesn't trust himself to execute under pressure and to defend himself against any left-handers - as soon as a left-hander walks to the crease, not for me today, thanks. To me that says more about his attitude towards it than anything else," Finch said while speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut.<h2>DC's bizarre bowling choices vs SRH</h2>With Abhishek Sharma in full song, DC, having two world class spinner in Axar and Kuldeep Yadav, made part-timer Nitish Rana bowl four overs. The idea was taking the ball away from left-handers which didn't work as effectively with Rana going for 55 runs in four overs without a wicket. Axar and Kuldeep, on the other hand, bowled two overs each for 23 and 30 runs, respectively but still should have completed their quota ahead of Rana.

Finch said Axar didn't trust himself to bowl against left-hand batters (SRH top 3) and that it was an attitude issue rather anything else. Axar, winner of 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup, bowled only two overs in the match, giving away 23 runs and taking the wicket of Travis Head.

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch has hit out at Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel for his bowling choices in loss vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (Apr 21) in Hyderabad. DC lost the match by 47 runs after failing to chase 242 which was set up by Abhishek Sharma's 135 not out off 68 balls. Finch said Axar didn't trust himself to bowl against left-hand batters (SRH top 3) and that it was an attitude issue rather anything else. Axar, winner of 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup, bowled only two overs in the match, giving away 23 runs and taking the wicket of Travis Head. Finch calls out Axar's attitude issue vs left handers in SRH match "It's the responsibility of your captain, your senior player, your retained player, your best bowler, Indian bowler, he's one of your core bowlers in the Indian cricket team. That's no small bit. He's a double World Cup winner. So the fact that he doesn't trust himself to execute under pressure and to defend himself against any left-handers - as soon as a left-hander walks to the crease, not for me today, thanks. To me that says more about his attitude towards it than anything else," Finch said while speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut. DC's bizarre bowling choices vs SRH With Abhishek Sharma in full song, DC, having two world class spinner in Axar and Kuldeep Yadav, made part-timer Nitish Rana bowl four overs. The idea was taking the ball away from left-handers which didn't work as effectively with Rana going for 55 runs in four overs without a wicket. Axar and Kuldeep, on the other hand, bowled two overs each for 23 and 30 runs, respectively but still should have completed their quota ahead of Rana.

Finch said Axar didn't trust himself to bowl against left-hand batters (SRH top 3) and that it was an attitude issue rather anything else. Axar, winner of 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup, bowled only two overs in the match, giving away 23 runs and taking the wicket of Travis Head.

IPL 2026 | 'Doesn't trust himself:' Ex-AUS skipper Finch calls out DC captain Axar Patel's attitude issue

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) won IPL 2026 match vs Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Apr 21) in Hyderabad by 47 runs. Batting first, SRH scored a mammoth 242/2 in 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 135 not out off just 68 balls. Chasing the total, DC had good start till halfway mark but eventually fell short at the end. For Delhi, Nitish Rana top scored with 57 off 30 balls. This was third loss for DC and they now stand fifth on points table with six points from three wins in six matches. SRH, meanwhile, have moved on to third place with eight points from four wins and three losses in seven matches.<h2>DC batting fail to keep up</h2>Chasing the huge total, DC lost Pathum Nissanka (8) in the third over but gained after the wicket. KL Rahul (37) and Rana added 86 runs for the second wicket in just 7.3 overs, giving DC a platform for the chase. After Rahul was dismissed in the 10th over, Eshaan Malinga sent back Rana and David Miller (0) in the next over as DC became 107/4 from 107/1 in space of five balls. The chase couldn't get back on the track after that despite Sameer Rizvi (41 off 28), Tristan Stubbs (27 off 16) and Ashutosh Sharma (14) trying their hand. DC were eventually stopped for 195/9 in 20 overs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-will-see-best-of-him-ahead-ex-india-star-on-bumrah-after-wicketless-streak-ends-1776764694284">'We will see best of him': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends</a><h2>Abhishek tears up DC attack</h2>SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma did what they are best known for - tearing bowling attacks apart. Head and Abhishek added 97 runs for the first wicket before Axar Patel dismissed Head on 37 runs. Abhishek took the charge from thereon and added 79 runs for the second wicket with Ishan Kishan (25 off 13). Abhishek eventually scored 135 not out off 68 and added 66 runs with Heinrich Klaasen (37 off 13 runs) for the third wicket as they scored 242/3 in 20 overs.

SRH scored a mammoth 242/2 in 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 135 not out off just 68 balls. Chasing the total, DC had good start till halfway mark but eventually fell short at the end by 47 runs.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) won IPL 2026 match vs Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday (Apr 21) in Hyderabad by 47 runs. Batting first, SRH scored a mammoth 242/2 in 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 135 not out off just 68 balls. Chasing the total, DC had good start till halfway mark but eventually fell short at the end. For Delhi, Nitish Rana top scored with 57 off 30 balls. This was third loss for DC and they now stand fifth on points table with six points from three wins in six matches. SRH, meanwhile, have moved on to third place with eight points from four wins and three losses in seven matches. DC batting fail to keep up Chasing the huge total, DC lost Pathum Nissanka (8) in the third over but gained after the wicket. KL Rahul (37) and Rana added 86 runs for the second wicket in just 7.3 overs, giving DC a platform for the chase. After Rahul was dismissed in the 10th over, Eshaan Malinga sent back Rana and David Miller (0) in the next over as DC became 107/4 from 107/1 in space of five balls. The chase couldn't get back on the track after that despite Sameer Rizvi (41 off 28), Tristan Stubbs (27 off 16) and Ashutosh Sharma (14) trying their hand. DC were eventually stopped for 195/9 in 20 overs. Also Read - 'We will see best of him': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends Abhishek tears up DC attack SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma did what they are best known for - tearing bowling attacks apart. Head and Abhishek added 97 runs for the first wicket before Axar Patel dismissed Head on 37 runs. Abhishek took the charge from thereon and added 79 runs for the second wicket with Ishan Kishan (25 off 13). Abhishek eventually scored 135 not out off 68 and added 66 runs with Heinrich Klaasen (37 off 13 runs) for the third wicket as they scored 242/3 in 20 overs.

SRH scored a mammoth 242/2 in 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 135 not out off just 68 balls. Chasing the total, DC had good start till halfway mark but eventually fell short at the end by 47 runs.

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Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 and a clinical bowling performance from Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey helped SunRisers Hyderabad storm past Delhi Capitals to a 47-run win at home on Tuesday (Apr 21) in IPL 2026. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-abhishek-sharma-leads-srh-charge-with-stunning-135-against-delhi-capitals-breaks-records-travis-head-1776786766330">Abhishek roared to form with his second IPL hundred</a>, his first this season, to help the hosts post the highest team total (242/2) thus far this season. Malinga and Dubey architected SRH’s win, with the Sri Lankan quick doing the significant damage. Dubey’s left-arm unorthodox came in handy at the death too, as SRH restricted DC to 195 for nine in the second innings.

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Hyderabad seemed to have found its mojo after a shaky start to the season. Following their win over the Rajasthan Royals, SRH won two games on the trot, including against CSK and now DC, both at home. Despite injury crises, the Ishan Kishan-led unit has begun clicking as a team. With regular captain Pat Cummins bound to return at the end of April, SRH would likely go from gaining momentum to becoming unbeatable. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Delhi won the toss and sent the SRH batters into bat first. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head stitched a 97-run stand inside nine overs before Kishan and Abhishek added 79 for the second wicket to take the game away from Delhi. With Abhishek reaching his record second IPL hundred and Henrich Klaasen scoring a quickfire unbeaten 37, SRH posted a winning total of 242 for two.<h3>Malinga, Dubey show</h3>The Sri Lankan pace pair of Dilshan Madushanka and Malinga did the damage up front, with the left-armer accounting for seamer Pathum Nissanka in his second over. A gritty partnership between KL Rahul and Nitish Rana kept them afloat in the chase before three quick wickets within four balls broke all their momentum.&nbsp; &nbsp;Delhi failed to find a rhythm afterwards. Despite another solid stand between two match winners, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs, DC remained on the back foot. Dubey, introduced late, picked three wickets in his two-over spell to end all but DC’s hopes.&nbsp;As a result, Delhi fell shy of the target by 47 runs.

Abhishek Sharma powers SunRisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 242/2 with an unbeaten 135*, followed by a clinical bowling display from Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey to secure a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 and a clinical bowling performance from Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey helped SunRisers Hyderabad storm past Delhi Capitals to a 47-run win at home on Tuesday (Apr 21) in IPL 2026. Abhishek roared to form with his second IPL hundred, his first this season, to help the hosts post the highest team total (242/2) thus far this season. Malinga and Dubey architected SRH’s win, with the Sri Lankan quick doing the significant damage. Dubey’s left-arm unorthodox came in handy at the death too, as SRH restricted DC to 195 for nine in the second innings.

Abhishek Sharma powers SunRisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 242/2 with an unbeaten 135*, followed by a clinical bowling display from Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey to secure a 47-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Abhishek’s brilliance, clinical Hyderabad thrash Delhi to storm into top 3

Abhishek Sharma has returned to form with a blistering 135* against Delhi Capitals, as SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a gigantic 242 for two in the first innings. Abhishek broke several records during his unforgettable outing on Tuesday at his IPL franchise home, smashing 10 sixes and as many fours. Alongside him, Travis Head (37), stand-in captain Ishan Kishan (25) and Henrich Klaasen (37*) also contributed, as the hosts post the highest team total thus far this season. Abhishek’s second IPL hundred, his first this season, saw him earn the Orange Cap.

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Abhishek needed just 59 more runs to breach the 2000-run mark for SRH in IPL, and not only did he achieve that feat, becoming the fourth SRH batter and second Indian after Shikhar Dhawan, he also equalled David Warner’s tally of most hundreds for the franchise in the cash-rich league. While last season he scored his maiden IPL hundred at the very venue (against the Punjab Kings), he added one more to the tally this time; Abhishek, however, fell shy of surpassing his best IPL score (141*). &nbsp;“It's always special to perform in front of the Orange Army, and everybody knows the love I have for this ground is unmatchable,” Abhishek said of his brilliant hundred against Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/will-jacks-touches-down-in-mumbai-ahead-of-crucial-csk-mi-april-23-tie-ipl-2026-1776783632196">The Wait is Over: Will Jacks touches down in Mumbai ahead of crucial CSK tie</a> &nbsp;Delhi won the toss and sent SRH into bat first, a decision they perhaps regretted after the first innings. The dangerous opening pair of Head and Abhishek added 97 for the first wicket inside the ninth over, before captain Kishan and Abhishek added 79 more for the second wicket.&nbsp; &nbsp;Abhishek, however, did the bulk of the scoring across both partnerships, with Head and Kishan contributing with surging strike rates. Klaasen’s late blitz helped the cause, as following Abhishek’s second IPL hundred, he took the onus on himself and punished Delhi bowlers.

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SRH posted 242 for two in the 20 overs.

Abhishek Sharma blazes a stunning 135* to power SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Catch the full report on his record-breaking century here.

Abhishek Sharma has returned to form with a blistering 135* against Delhi Capitals, as SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a gigantic 242 for two in the first innings. Abhishek broke several records during his unforgettable outing on Tuesday at his IPL franchise home, smashing 10 sixes and as many fours. Alongside him, Travis Head (37), stand-in captain Ishan Kishan (25) and Henrich Klaasen (37*) also contributed, as the hosts post the highest team total thus far this season. Abhishek’s second IPL hundred, his first this season, saw him earn the Orange Cap.

Abhishek Sharma blazes a stunning 135* to power SRH to a massive 242/2 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Catch the full report on his record-breaking century here.

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma leads SRH charge with stunning 135* against Delhi; breaks records

The wait is over as key all-rounder Will Jacks has touched down in Mumbai ahead of his new IPL team’s marquee home game against the Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (Apr 23) in IPL 2026. Jacks was part of the training group at the Wankhede ahead of MI's season’s first face off against CSK, the two most successful teams in the competition’s history. His arrival strengthens Mumbai’s batting and bowling attack, which recently helped them crush the Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in an away clash.&nbsp;Jacks' presence bolsters MI’s lower-order batting, while adding an extra spin-bowling option to choose from for captain Hardik Pandya. Jacks will be the third overseas spin-bowling option besides Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner. He, alongside Sherfane Rutherford, can come in handy at the death with the bat in hand, having shown glimpses of it during the concluded T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-will-see-best-of-him-ahead-ex-india-star-on-bumrah-after-wicketless-streak-ends-1776764694284">IPL 2026 | 'We will see best of him ahead': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends</a> &nbsp;Despite his match-winning outings at number six and seven (for England), Jacks can also bat at the top, with Rohit Sharma’s return uncertain as of now. His recent performances (during the ICC event) earned him four Player-of-the-Match awards, with the Mumbai Indians wanting to bank on his form to help climb the points table this season.<h3>Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026</h3>Since winning their tournament opener, MI lost four back-to-back matches, slipping to 10th place on the points table. Failing to find mojo, MI made a few changes to their XI for the Gujarat tie, and although neither contributed to their massive win, it helped Mumbai get back to winning ways. &nbsp;Tilak Varma's show made headlines during that game, as he slammed his maiden IPL hundred (101*) during the first innings, before left-arm quick Ashwani Kumar’s brilliant four-fer broke GT’s back, wrapping them on just 100. &nbsp;Mumbai’s next fixture is against Chennai Super Kings at home on Thursday, with all eyes on MS Dhoni, who is yet to attain full fitness.

Will Jacks joins the Mumbai Indians camp ahead of the marquee IPL 2026 clash against CSK. Is he set to debut at Wankhede? Read the latest updates here. 

The wait is over as key all-rounder Will Jacks has touched down in Mumbai ahead of his new IPL team’s marquee home game against the Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (Apr 23) in IPL 2026. Jacks was part of the training group at the Wankhede ahead of MI's season’s first face off against CSK, the two most successful teams in the competition’s history. His arrival strengthens Mumbai’s batting and bowling attack, which recently helped them crush the Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in an away clash. Jacks' presence bolsters MI’s lower-order batting, while adding an extra spin-bowling option to choose from for captain Hardik Pandya. Jacks will be the third overseas spin-bowling option besides Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner. He, alongside Sherfane Rutherford, can come in handy at the death with the bat in hand, having shown glimpses of it during the concluded T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Also read | IPL 2026 | 'We will see best of him ahead': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends Despite his match-winning outings at number six and seven (for England), Jacks can also bat at the top, with Rohit Sharma’s return uncertain as of now. His recent performances (during the ICC event) earned him four Player-of-the-Match awards, with the Mumbai Indians wanting to bank on his form to help climb the points table this season. Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 Since winning their tournament opener, MI lost four back-to-back matches, slipping to 10th place on the points table. Failing to find mojo, MI made a few changes to their XI for the Gujarat tie, and although neither contributed to their massive win, it helped Mumbai get back to winning ways. Tilak Varma's show made headlines during that game, as he slammed his maiden IPL hundred (101*) during the first innings, before left-arm quick Ashwani Kumar’s brilliant four-fer broke GT’s back, wrapping them on just 100. Mumbai’s next fixture is against Chennai Super Kings at home on Thursday, with all eyes on MS Dhoni, who is yet to attain full fitness.

Will Jacks joins the Mumbai Indians camp ahead of the marquee IPL 2026 clash against CSK. Is he set to debut at Wankhede? Read the latest updates here.&nbsp;

The Wait is Over: Will Jacks touches down in Mumbai ahead of crucial CSK tie

After Mumbai Indians secured a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that fans may soon witness the very best of Jasprit Bumrah, especially after the pacer ended a rare six-match stretch without a wicket. While standout performances from Tilak Varma, who struck a brilliant century under pressure and Ashwani Kumar, who claimed four wickets, revived Mumbai’s campaign, Bumrah’s return to the wicket column was another major positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin noted that Bumrah had actually bowled well in the opening matches, but the growing focus on his lack of wickets may have affected him mentally. This was evident during games against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he appeared frustrated and conceded runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I still think Bumrah bowled really well in the first two matches, but then the team started losing. Then the narrative also started that Bumrah was not getting wickets. That was probably playing on his mind. He got a wicket, and that was bound to happen. In the last two games, he is not the Bumrah that I have seen, but chances are that we will see the best of him ahead," Ashwin said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-saudi-arabia-discuss-partnership-for-new-cricket-stadium-in-jeddah-psl-1776769925969">Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss partnership for new cricket stadium in Jeddah</a>&nbsp;He also backed the skipper Hardik Pandya to find his mojo with the bat following this important win, saying that the team would look unstoppable if Hardik gets back to his best. "Remember that Hardik Pandya is yet to open up with the bat. He will also start opening up with the bat. It is just a matter of one innings. If he gets a good hit in one innings, it will be very difficult to stop this team. If this team starts firing, it will become very difficult to stop them. Hardik was not getting the win as captain, and there was pressure on him, and that pressure comes into your batting as well. With this win, chances are high that Hardik Pandya will find his mojo with the bat," he said. Hardik has crossed the 20-run mark only on one occasion out of five innings, having made just 96 runs in five innings at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of over 143 and his best score is 40.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-suffer-major-setback-as-ayush-mhatre-ruled-out-due-to-hamstring-injury-1776765103908">CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury</a> Coming to the match, GT won the toss and elected to field first. Despite collapsing to 44/3 within the powerplay, MI found their footing in the game courtesy a half-century stand between Naman Dhir (45 in 32 balls, with six fours and a six) and Tilak Verma. Once struggling to go big and scoring at way below run-a-ball, Tilak exploded to score a 45-ball 101*, with eight fours and seven sixes, taking MI to 199/5 in 20 overs. Pacer Kagiso Rabada (3/33) was the best bowler for GT, besides Mohammed Siraj (1/25), who continued his economical run in the competition. During the chase, GT did not look like a threat at all and were skittled out for just 100 in 15.5 overs, with Ashwani (4/24) producing career-best figures with his left arm pace and spinners Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner putting GT under a tight squeeze with their two-wicket spells. Bumrah also fetched figures of 1/15 in three overs.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya to return to their best form following Mumbai Indians’ dominant win over Gujarat Titans.

After Mumbai Indians secured a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans, former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin suggested that fans may soon witness the very best of Jasprit Bumrah, especially after the pacer ended a rare six-match stretch without a wicket. While standout performances from Tilak Varma, who struck a brilliant century under pressure and Ashwani Kumar, who claimed four wickets, revived Mumbai’s campaign, Bumrah’s return to the wicket column was another major positive. Speaking on his YouTube show Ash Ki Baat, Ashwin noted that Bumrah had actually bowled well in the opening matches, but the growing focus on his lack of wickets may have affected him mentally. This was evident during games against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he appeared frustrated and conceded runs. "I still think Bumrah bowled really well in the first two matches, but then the team started losing. Then the narrative also started that Bumrah was not getting wickets. That was probably playing on his mind. He got a wicket, and that was bound to happen. In the last two games, he is not the Bumrah that I have seen, but chances are that we will see the best of him ahead," Ashwin said. Also Read - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss partnership for new cricket stadium in Jeddah He also backed the skipper Hardik Pandya to find his mojo with the bat following this important win, saying that the team would look unstoppable if Hardik gets back to his best. "Remember that Hardik Pandya is yet to open up with the bat. He will also start opening up with the bat. It is just a matter of one innings. If he gets a good hit in one innings, it will be very difficult to stop this team. If this team starts firing, it will become very difficult to stop them. Hardik was not getting the win as captain, and there was pressure on him, and that pressure comes into your batting as well. With this win, chances are high that Hardik Pandya will find his mojo with the bat," he said. Hardik has crossed the 20-run mark only on one occasion out of five innings, having made just 96 runs in five innings at an average of 24.00 and a strike rate of over 143 and his best score is 40. Also Read - CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury Coming to the match, GT won the toss and elected to field first. Despite collapsing to 44/3 within the powerplay, MI found their footing in the game courtesy a half-century stand between Naman Dhir (45 in 32 balls, with six fours and a six) and Tilak Verma. Once struggling to go big and scoring at way below run-a-ball, Tilak exploded to score a 45-ball 101*, with eight fours and seven sixes, taking MI to 199/5 in 20 overs. Pacer Kagiso Rabada (3/33) was the best bowler for GT, besides Mohammed Siraj (1/25), who continued his economical run in the competition. During the chase, GT did not look like a threat at all and were skittled out for just 100 in 15.5 overs, with Ashwani (4/24) producing career-best figures with his left arm pace and spinners Allah Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner putting GT under a tight squeeze with their two-wicket spells. Bumrah also fetched figures of 1/15 in three overs. With inputs from agencies

Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya to return to their best form following Mumbai Indians’ dominant win over Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026 | 'We will see best of him ahead': Ex-India star on Bumrah after wicketless streak ends

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma is nearing a historic feat for his IPL franchise, needing just 59 more runs to enter an elusive list. Sitting on the brink of a major milestone for the list of SRH batters to score 2000 and more runs, Abhishek has a date with history on Tuesday (Apr 21). Abhishek has scored 1941 runs for his IPL team, and if he scores 59 runs or more, he will become the fourth SRH batter since David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson to complete 2000 runs or more. While Warner sits at the top with over 4000 runs for SRH (4014 runs in 95 matches), averaging 49.55, Dhawan is second on the list with 2768 runs. Ex-New Zealand captain Williamson is third, with 2101 runs for the Orange Army.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the left-handed opener has scored 188 runs thus far in six contested matches this time, with Ishan Kishan (213) and Heinrich Klaasen (283) ahead of him. The attacking batter has scored one fifty thus far, and should he complete another one on Tuesday, he will join Dhawan as the second Indian for the Hyderabad-based franchise to complete the 2000-run mark.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-suffer-major-setback-as-ayush-mhatre-ruled-out-due-to-hamstring-injury-1776765103908">IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury</a> &nbsp;Known for breaking records for fun, Abhishek already holds a significant record for the franchise. Last season, he became SRH’s highest run-scorer in a game when he smashed a brilliant unbeaten 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings, featuring 14 fours and 10 sixes. His innings also helped SRH complete a massive run chase of 246 runs. &nbsp;SRH in IPL 2026 &nbsp;Currently placed fourth on the points table with three wins and as many losses, SRH hasn’t looked its best thus far this season. Considering their injury crisis and the unavailability of their regular captain Pat Cummins, SRH have faced challenges maintaining consistency.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, unearthing two seamers, Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, has helped them revive their seam threat.&nbsp; &nbsp;Hyderabad will face Delhi at home on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Abhishek Sharma eyes history! Needs 59 runs to become the 4th SRH batter to reach 2,000 IPL runs. Can he do it against Delhi Capitals? Read our preview.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma is nearing a historic feat for his IPL franchise, needing just 59 more runs to enter an elusive list. Sitting on the brink of a major milestone for the list of SRH batters to score 2000 and more runs, Abhishek has a date with history on Tuesday (Apr 21). Abhishek has scored 1941 runs for his IPL team, and if he scores 59 runs or more, he will become the fourth SRH batter since David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson to complete 2000 runs or more. While Warner sits at the top with over 4000 runs for SRH (4014 runs in 95 matches), averaging 49.55, Dhawan is second on the list with 2768 runs. Ex-New Zealand captain Williamson is third, with 2101 runs for the Orange Army. Meanwhile, the left-handed opener has scored 188 runs thus far in six contested matches this time, with Ishan Kishan (213) and Heinrich Klaasen (283) ahead of him. The attacking batter has scored one fifty thus far, and should he complete another one on Tuesday, he will join Dhawan as the second Indian for the Hyderabad-based franchise to complete the 2000-run mark. Also read | IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury Known for breaking records for fun, Abhishek already holds a significant record for the franchise. Last season, he became SRH’s highest run-scorer in a game when he smashed a brilliant unbeaten 141 off 55 balls against Punjab Kings, featuring 14 fours and 10 sixes. His innings also helped SRH complete a massive run chase of 246 runs. SRH in IPL 2026 Currently placed fourth on the points table with three wins and as many losses, SRH hasn’t looked its best thus far this season. Considering their injury crisis and the unavailability of their regular captain Pat Cummins, SRH have faced challenges maintaining consistency. However, unearthing two seamers, Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, has helped them revive their seam threat. Hyderabad will face Delhi at home on Tuesday.

Abhishek Sharma eyes history! Needs 59 runs to become the 4th SRH batter to reach 2,000 IPL runs. Can he do it against Delhi Capitals? Read our preview.

59 runs to glory: Abhishek Sharma’s date with history against Delhi Capitals

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation are currently discussing a partnership to build a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, the proposal of which has already received approval from the PCB’s Governing Board. Their board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is reportedly leading talks with Saudi Cricket officials, while an expression of interest for this new project has already been submitted.&nbsp;“The PCB is keen to promote cricket in Saudi Arabia and also explore the possibility of hosting Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches there. However, a final agreement is yet to be signed,” a source close to the information revealed, as quoted by PTI.<h3>What’s happening in the background?</h3>Meanwhile, the talks are focused on identifying a suitable location for the proposed cricket stadium, which is expected to have world-class modern facilities, including flood lights and seating capacity capable of hosting top-flight franchise and international matches.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-suffer-major-setback-as-ayush-mhatre-ruled-out-due-to-hamstring-injury-1776765103908">IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury</a> &nbsp;However, this proposed venue could potentially host Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the future.<h3>Saudi Arabia eyes its own T20 League</h3>The PTI report also claims that Saudi Cricket initiated these talks, indicating the kingdom’s growing interest in stepping into the global cricketing world. Saudi Arabia has also recently explored plans to launch its own franchise-based T20 league as part of its broader sports development push. &nbsp;“Discussions are still in the early stages, but PCB has expressed willingness to collaborate, especially considering the strong ties between the two nations,” the source continued.<h3>What is Pakistan’s interest in this?</h3>Considering a considerable South Asian expatriate population in Saudi Arabia, including a significant chunk of the Pakistani community, which could further fuel support (in the region), the PCB was quick to grab this chance with both hands. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah) currently remains a primary hub for international cricket in the Middle East, having regularly hosted several tournaments, including the Asia Cup, ICC events and even the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). &nbsp;While the three abovementioned venues had served as Pakistan’s home base for international cricket between 2010 and 2019 before it returned to Pakistan, they have also hosted PSL’s early seasons.

The PCB is in talks with Saudi Arabia to construct a new, world-class cricket stadium in Jeddah. Read about the proposal to expand the PSL into the Kingdom.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation are currently discussing a partnership to build a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, the proposal of which has already received approval from the PCB’s Governing Board. Their board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is reportedly leading talks with Saudi Cricket officials, while an expression of interest for this new project has already been submitted. “The PCB is keen to promote cricket in Saudi Arabia and also explore the possibility of hosting Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches there. However, a final agreement is yet to be signed,” a source close to the information revealed, as quoted by PTI. What’s happening in the background? Meanwhile, the talks are focused on identifying a suitable location for the proposed cricket stadium, which is expected to have world-class modern facilities, including flood lights and seating capacity capable of hosting top-flight franchise and international matches. Also read | IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury However, this proposed venue could potentially host Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches in the future. Saudi Arabia eyes its own T20 League The PTI report also claims that Saudi Cricket initiated these talks, indicating the kingdom’s growing interest in stepping into the global cricketing world. Saudi Arabia has also recently explored plans to launch its own franchise-based T20 league as part of its broader sports development push. “Discussions are still in the early stages, but PCB has expressed willingness to collaborate, especially considering the strong ties between the two nations,” the source continued. What is Pakistan’s interest in this? Considering a considerable South Asian expatriate population in Saudi Arabia, including a significant chunk of the Pakistani community, which could further fuel support (in the region), the PCB was quick to grab this chance with both hands. Meanwhile, the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah) currently remains a primary hub for international cricket in the Middle East, having regularly hosted several tournaments, including the Asia Cup, ICC events and even the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL). While the three abovementioned venues had served as Pakistan’s home base for international cricket between 2010 and 2019 before it returned to Pakistan, they have also hosted PSL’s early seasons.

The PCB is in talks with Saudi Arabia to construct a new, world-class cricket stadium in Jeddah. Read about the proposal to expand the PSL into the Kingdom.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discuss partnership for new cricket stadium in Jeddah

Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major blow in Indian Premier League 2026, with promising youngster Ayush Mhatre ruled out for the rest of the season due to a left hamstring tear. The setback comes at a difficult moment for the side, which had started to rely on the 18-year-old to provide consistency at the top of the order. The franchise confirmed the development on X on Tuesday (Apr 21), stating that Mhatre picked up the injury while batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Apr 18. Medical assessments indicate he will need around 6-12 weeks to recover, effectively ending his participation in this year’s tournament.&nbsp;“Official Announcement. Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. Ayush’s injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks. We wish Ayush a speedy recovery," CSK said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-lsg-vs-rr-match-no-32-timing-squad-h2h-more-1776762976032">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about LSG vs RR match no 32 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>

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Batting at no. 3, Mhatre had been a key contributor in the team’s opening six games and scoring 201 runs. His standout performances included knocks of 73 against Punjab Kings and 59 versus Delhi Capitals, both at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href=" ‘That was a terrible performance’: Gujarat Titans coach after heavy loss to MI">‘That was a terrible performance’: Gujarat Titans coach after heavy loss to MI</a>&nbsp;With his absence leaving a gap in the batting lineup, Urvil Patel is expected to step into the no. 3 role for Chennai in the remaining fixtures.

In the ongoing 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League, Ayush Mhatre featured in six matches for Chennai Super Kings and scored 201 runs, including two half-centuries.

Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major blow in Indian Premier League 2026, with promising youngster Ayush Mhatre ruled out for the rest of the season due to a left hamstring tear. The setback comes at a difficult moment for the side, which had started to rely on the 18-year-old to provide consistency at the top of the order. The franchise confirmed the development on X on Tuesday (Apr 21), stating that Mhatre picked up the injury while batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Apr 18. Medical assessments indicate he will need around 6-12 weeks to recover, effectively ending his participation in this year’s tournament. “Official Announcement. Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18. Ayush’s injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks. We wish Ayush a speedy recovery," CSK said in a statement. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about LSG vs RR match no 32 timing, squad, H2H & more

In the ongoing 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League, Ayush Mhatre featured in six matches for Chennai Super Kings and scored 201 runs, including two half-centuries.

IPL 2026: CSK suffer major setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out due to hamstring injury

Lucknow Super Giants will host Rajasthan Royals in match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (Apr 22). RR have played six matches so far, winning four and losing two and are currently third on the points table. LSG have also played six, with two wins and four losses and sit ninth in the standings. Both teams will look to bounce back and regain winning momentum. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the LSG vs RR clash in IPL history</h2>Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with RR winning four matches and LSG claiming victory in two encounters.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pressure-or-confidence-world-champion-wrestler-sujeet-kalkal-on-becoming-no-1-1776676909385">Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1</a><h2>What is the venue for the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32?</h2>The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will be the venue for the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32.<h2>When will the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32?</h2>The LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-juha-miettinen-66-year-old-driver-dies-in-seven-car-crash-in-nurgurging-race-featuring-max-verstappen-1776676136869">66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan&nbsp;&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Kuldeep Sen and Brijesh Sharma

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Lucknow Super Giants will host Rajasthan Royals in match 32 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (Apr 22). RR have played six matches so far, winning four and losing two and are currently third on the points table. LSG have also played six, with two wins and four losses and sit ninth in the standings. Both teams will look to bounce back and regain winning momentum. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the LSG vs RR clash in IPL history Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with RR winning four matches and LSG claiming victory in two encounters. Also Read - Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1 What is the venue for the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32? The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will be the venue for the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32. When will the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32? The LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - 66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen Which channel will broadcast the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32 in India. Which platform will live-stream the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.32 in India. Squads Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Kuldeep Sen and Brijesh Sharma

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about LSG vs RR match no 32 timing, squad, H2H & more

Gujarat Titans suffered a crushing 99-run loss to Mumbai Indians in match 30 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. Following the defeat, batting coach Matthew Hayden did not hold back, labeling the outing as “a terrible performance.” Speaking at the post-match press conference, Hayden said the team’s batting display fell far short of expectations. He emphasised that a margin close to 100 runs is unacceptable for a side with such a strong lineup.&nbsp;&nbsp;“As a batting coach, I expect our margins to be a lot smaller than 100 (99 runs). That is an unacceptable scorecard for our batting unit. When you look down at our batting lineup, we've got wonderful players who have to be in a better mindset and better position to take their opportunities, and that will be our expectation moving forward. We've got to be just a lot better than where we were today. That was a terrible performance,” said Hayden.&nbsp;Earlier, after being asked to bat, Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 199/5, powered by Tilak Varma, who hammered an unbeaten 101 off just 45 deliveries, his first IPL century. Despite losing wickets early, MI surged in the final overs, piling on 73 runs in the last four. Gujarat’s bowlers struggled as Prasidh Krishna (1/54) and Ashok Sharma conceding heavily at economy rates exceeding 12 runs per over.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-mi-rise-to-seventh-gt-remain-sixth-1776758585579">IPL 2026 updated points table: MI rise to seventh, GT remain sixth</a>&nbsp;Speaking about the bowling in the last four overs, he said, "When you look back at those last four overs, that was just a horror story. 73 off the last four is unacceptable for world-class players. And that bowling line-up has to reflect on that performance, because it's been a number of times in this tournament where key players like Prasidh have gone for big runs in their overs, and it was purely an executional thing." Kagiso Rabada was one of the best performers for GT in the match, claiming three wickets while conceding 33 runs in his four overs. Hayden praised Rabada's performance and said, "Rabada had an outstanding day and, in fact, is having a very good tournament. I mean, his pace today is a nightmare for batting units. 150, consistently above 140, and hitting very good areas as a world-class player is exactly where we need him to be."&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-not-their-role-batting-coach-hayden-defends-tewatia-shahrukh-failure-after-top-order-collapse-costs-gt-vs-mi-1776759205391"> IPL 2026 | Hayden defends middle order after top 3 failure costs GT vs MI</a>&nbsp;In reply, Gujarat never got going as they suffered a dramatic top-order collapse, losing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck and slipping to 45/3 inside six overs. The innings further crumbled as Ashwani Kumar (4/24), Mitchell Santner (2/16), and AM Ghazanfar (2/17) ran through the batting lineup, bundling Gujarat out for 100. Hayden also criticised the batting middle-order of GT and stressed that top-order batters need to play more balls. "The middle order was undoubtedly exposed today. When they're coming in within six overs (powerplay), you know that you're in deep trouble. The thing about the power players is that you can't win it from there, especially in a run chase, but you can definitely lose it, and we lost it in the power play," he concluded. After this match, Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans have slipped to sixth position with three wins and three losses in six games.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians secure a massive 99-run win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, driven by Tilak Varma’s explosive maiden century and Ashwani Kumar’s dominant four-wicket haul.

Gujarat Titans suffered a crushing 99-run loss to Mumbai Indians in match 30 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium. Following the defeat, batting coach Matthew Hayden did not hold back, labeling the outing as “a terrible performance.” Speaking at the post-match press conference, Hayden said the team’s batting display fell far short of expectations. He emphasised that a margin close to 100 runs is unacceptable for a side with such a strong lineup. “As a batting coach, I expect our margins to be a lot smaller than 100 (99 runs). That is an unacceptable scorecard for our batting unit. When you look down at our batting lineup, we've got wonderful players who have to be in a better mindset and better position to take their opportunities, and that will be our expectation moving forward. We've got to be just a lot better than where we were today. That was a terrible performance,” said Hayden. Earlier, after being asked to bat, Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 199/5, powered by Tilak Varma, who hammered an unbeaten 101 off just 45 deliveries, his first IPL century. Despite losing wickets early, MI surged in the final overs, piling on 73 runs in the last four. Gujarat’s bowlers struggled as Prasidh Krishna (1/54) and Ashok Sharma conceding heavily at economy rates exceeding 12 runs per over. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: MI rise to seventh, GT remain sixth Speaking about the bowling in the last four overs, he said, "When you look back at those last four overs, that was just a horror story. 73 off the last four is unacceptable for world-class players. And that bowling line-up has to reflect on that performance, because it's been a number of times in this tournament where key players like Prasidh have gone for big runs in their overs, and it was purely an executional thing." Kagiso Rabada was one of the best performers for GT in the match, claiming three wickets while conceding 33 runs in his four overs. Hayden praised Rabada's performance and said, "Rabada had an outstanding day and, in fact, is having a very good tournament. I mean, his pace today is a nightmare for batting units. 150, consistently above 140, and hitting very good areas as a world-class player is exactly where we need him to be." Also Read - IPL 2026 | Hayden defends middle order after top 3 failure costs GT vs MI In reply, Gujarat never got going as they suffered a dramatic top-order collapse, losing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck and slipping to 45/3 inside six overs. The innings further crumbled as Ashwani Kumar (4/24), Mitchell Santner (2/16), and AM Ghazanfar (2/17) ran through the batting lineup, bundling Gujarat out for 100. Hayden also criticised the batting middle-order of GT and stressed that top-order batters need to play more balls. "The middle order was undoubtedly exposed today. When they're coming in within six overs (powerplay), you know that you're in deep trouble. The thing about the power players is that you can't win it from there, especially in a run chase, but you can definitely lose it, and we lost it in the power play," he concluded. After this match, Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans have slipped to sixth position with three wins and three losses in six games. With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians secure a massive 99-run win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, driven by Tilak Varma’s explosive maiden century and Ashwani Kumar’s dominant four-wicket haul.

IPL 2026 | ‘That was a terrible performance’: Gujarat Titans coach after heavy loss to MI

Mumbai Indians ended their four-match losing run on Monday (Apr 20) with a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The turnaround was powered by Tilak Varma, who struck his maiden Indian Premier League century, an explosive 101 off just 45 deliveries, guiding MI to 199/5. The bowlers then sealed the win convincingly, bowling GT out for 100 in 15.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone by dismissing Sai Sudharsan off the very first ball, triggering a collapse.&nbsp;This result lifted Mumbai three spots to seventh in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings. They now have four points from six games, placing them ahead of Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders on net run rate, despite all three teams having similar points tallies. Meanwhile, Gujarat remain sixth with six points from six matches.&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 GT</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>PTS</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>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>3.</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>0.599</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.566</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.310</td></tr><tr><td>6.</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>7.</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.067</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.780</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.173</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>-0.87</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

In the race for the Orange Cap, Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad continues to lead with 283 runs in six innings. Close behind is GT captain Shubman Gill, who has accumulated 265 runs from five matches. Virat Kohli sits third with 247 runs, followed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (246) and Rajat Patidar (230).&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-tilak-varma-101-outscores-gujarat-titans-to-join-elite-list-of-9-batters-1776753922103">IPL 2026 | MI's Tilak Varma 101 outscores GT to join elite list of 8 batters</a>&nbsp;On the bowling side, Anshul Kamboj of CSK tops the Purple Cap chart with 13 wickets in six games. Prasidh Krishna is second with 12 scalps, while GT’s Kagiso Rabada moved up to sixth after a three-wicket effort, taking his tally to 10 for the season.

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Mumbai Indians ended their four-match losing run on Monday (Apr 20) with a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The turnaround was powered by Tilak Varma, who struck his maiden Indian Premier League century, an explosive 101 off just 45 deliveries, guiding MI to 199/5. The bowlers then sealed the win convincingly, bowling GT out for 100 in 15.5 overs. Jasprit Bumrah set the tone by dismissing Sai Sudharsan off the very first ball, triggering a collapse. This result lifted Mumbai three spots to seventh in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings. They now have four points from six games, placing them ahead of Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders on net run rate, despite all three teams having similar points tallies. Meanwhile, Gujarat remain sixth with six points from six matches. Also Read - Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer IPL 2026 Points Table after MI vs GT

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2026 updated points table: MI rise to seventh, GT remain sixth

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has come to the defence of middle order batters after 99 runs loss vs Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 on Monday (Apr 20) at Ahmedabad. Hayden thinks players like Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan should not be facing many balls as they train for impact. Chasing 200, Gujarat were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than MI batter Tilak Varma's 101 not out - as they lost third out six matches in the season. For GT, Washington Sundar (26), Glenn Phillips (6), Tewatia (8), and Shahrukh (17) scored 57 runs between them as the team became 79/6 from 54/3 in space of 3.4 overs. Hayden alluded that the top order not firing was the reason behind their loss vs MI.<h2>Why GT batting coach Hayden doesn't Tewatia and Shahrukh to face lot of balls?</h2>Speaking at the press conference after the match, Hayden said: "We shouldn't be allowing, you know, Tiwu [Tewatia] or Shahrukh Khan or these guys lots of balls. That's not their role. That's not what they train for. You know, we are a very good thinking batting unit. We're not a conservative batting unit. You don't go out and get 200s as often as we do being conservative. But they're a thinking batting unit and they're an adaptive batting unit. And what that means is that they've got their roles and they play them and today they simply didn't."<h2>GT batting falters in powerplay</h2>Chasing a modest 200, GT top order failed to make an impact as they were reduced to 45/3 after the first six overs of the powerplay. Opener Sai Sudharsan was the first to go - dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah on the first ball of chase for a golden duck. Jos Buttler followed suit in the next over, scoring 5 off 6 balls before being sent back by MI skipper Hardik Pandya. GT captain Shubman Gill departed in the penultimate over of the powerplay on 14. He was dismissed by Ashwani Kumar who won Player of the Match (POTM) for his 4/24 four overs. &nbsp;Apart from Gill, Ashwani also dismissed Tewatia, Shahrukh, and Rashid Khan as well.

For GT, Washington Sundar (26), Glenn Phillips (6), Tewatia (8), and Shahrukh (17) scored 57 runs between them as the team became 79/6 from 54/3 in space of 3.4 overs in the chase of 200 which ended at 100 all out.

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has come to the defence of middle order batters after 99 runs loss vs Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 on Monday (Apr 20) at Ahmedabad. Hayden thinks players like Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan should not be facing many balls as they train for impact. Chasing 200, Gujarat were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than MI batter Tilak Varma's 101 not out - as they lost third out six matches in the season. For GT, Washington Sundar (26), Glenn Phillips (6), Tewatia (8), and Shahrukh (17) scored 57 runs between them as the team became 79/6 from 54/3 in space of 3.4 overs. Hayden alluded that the top order not firing was the reason behind their loss vs MI. Why GT batting coach Hayden doesn't Tewatia and Shahrukh to face lot of balls? Speaking at the press conference after the match, Hayden said: "We shouldn't be allowing, you know, Tiwu [Tewatia] or Shahrukh Khan or these guys lots of balls. That's not their role. That's not what they train for. You know, we are a very good thinking batting unit. We're not a conservative batting unit. You don't go out and get 200s as often as we do being conservative. But they're a thinking batting unit and they're an adaptive batting unit. And what that means is that they've got their roles and they play them and today they simply didn't." GT batting falters in powerplay Chasing a modest 200, GT top order failed to make an impact as they were reduced to 45/3 after the first six overs of the powerplay. Opener Sai Sudharsan was the first to go - dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah on the first ball of chase for a golden duck. Jos Buttler followed suit in the next over, scoring 5 off 6 balls before being sent back by MI skipper Hardik Pandya. GT captain Shubman Gill departed in the penultimate over of the powerplay on 14. He was dismissed by Ashwani Kumar who won Player of the Match (POTM) for his 4/24 four overs. Apart from Gill, Ashwani also dismissed Tewatia, Shahrukh, and Rashid Khan as well.

For GT, Washington Sundar (26), Glenn Phillips (6), Tewatia (8), and Shahrukh (17) scored 57 runs between them as the team became 79/6 from 54/3 in space of 3.4 overs in the chase of 200 which ended at 100 all out.

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A total of eight batters have outscored the opposition in IPL history with Chris Gayle doing it twice. MI's Tilak Varma joined the list on April 20 in IPL 2026 when he scored 101 not out out of MI's 199/5 in 20 overs. In reply, GT were bowled out for just 100 - one run short for Varma. 

A total of eight batters have outscored the opposition in IPL history with Chris Gayle doing it twice. MI's Tilak Varma joined the list on April 20 in IPL 2026 when he scored 101 not out out of MI's 199/5 in 20 overs. In reply, GT were bowled out for just 100 - one run short for Varma.&nbsp;

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Tilak Varma scored in maiden IPL hundred on Monday (Apr 20) as Mumbai Indians (MI) snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win against Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 in Ahmedabad. Tilak finished at 101 unbeaten off 45 ball - joint-fastest hundred in the franchise history - as MI scored 199/5 in 20 overs. Chasing 200, GT were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than Tilak's 101 - making him the eighth batter in IPL to outscore the opposition in an innings. The last time a batter outscored the opposition in IPL was when KL Rahul scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 against RCB which were bowled out for 109. Who all has outscored opposition in IPL history?There are a total of nine batters who have outscored opposition team in an IPL match with MI's Tilak Varma being the latest addition to the lite list. Below are all the batters who have done the same in IPL's 19-year history:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shapoor-zadran-admitted-to-icu-in-delhi-hospital-as-former-afghanistan-pacer-fights-rare-disease-hemophagocytic-lymphohistiocytosis-hlh-1776697699583">Ex-AFG quick Shapoor Zadran admitted to ICU in Delhi Hospital for rare disease</a>Brendon McCullum - The former New Zealand batter scored 158 not out in inaugural match of IPL history on April 18, 2008 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In response to KKR's 222/3, RCB were bowled out for just 82 - 76 runs less than McCullum's score.Rahul Dravid - The former India skipper scored 66 off 48 balls for RCB on April 18 in IPL 2009 as they posted 133/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for just 58 - eight runs less than Dravid's score.Chris Gayle - The Universe Boss was on song during his 175 not out - highest individual score in tournament history - for RCB on April 23 in IPL 2013 as they posted a mammoth 263/5. In reply, now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI) managed only 133/9 - 42 runs less than Gayle's score.Chris Gayle - The WI batter once more outscored the opposition when he hit 117 for RCB on May 6 in IPL 2015 as the team scored 226/3. In the chase, Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) were bowled out for 88 - 29 short of Gayle's score.AB de Villiers - The former Protea batter scored 129 not out on May 14 in IPL 2016 for RCB as the scored 248/3 in 20 overs. During the chase, now defunct Gujarat Lions were bowled out for 104 - 25 runs less than ABD's score.Virat Kohli - In the same match where AB de Villiers scored 129 not out, Virat Kohli scored 109 off RCB's 248/3 in 20 overs on May 14 in IPL 2016. The opposition Gujarat Lions were dismissed for 104 - five runs less than Kohli's score.Jonny Bairstow - The England batter, on March 31 in IPL 2019, scored 114 runs for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they scored 231/2 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB were bowled out for 113 runs - one less than Bairstow's total score.KL Rahul - The India batter scored 132 not out for for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) on September 20 in IPL 2020 as the team scored 206/3. In reply, RCB were bowled out for 109 runs - 23 runs less than Rahul's score.Tilak Varma - The Indian youngster joined the list on April 20 in IPL 2026 when he scored 101 not out out of MI's 199/5 in 20 overs. In reply, Gujarat Titans were bowled out for just 100 runs - one run short for Varma's individual score.&nbsp;

The last time a batter outscored the opposition in IPL was when KL Rahul scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 against RCB which were bowled out for 109. A total of nine batters have achieved the feat in tournament history with Tilak Varma being the latest.

Tilak Varma scored in maiden IPL hundred on Monday (Apr 20) as Mumbai Indians (MI) snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win against Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 in Ahmedabad. Tilak finished at 101 unbeaten off 45 ball - joint-fastest hundred in the franchise history - as MI scored 199/5 in 20 overs. Chasing 200, GT were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than Tilak's 101 - making him the eighth batter in IPL to outscore the opposition in an innings. The last time a batter outscored the opposition in IPL was when KL Rahul scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 against RCB which were bowled out for 109. Who all has outscored opposition in IPL history? There are a total of nine batters who have outscored opposition team in an IPL match with MI's Tilak Varma being the latest addition to the lite list. Below are all the batters who have done the same in IPL's 19-year history: Also Read - Ex-AFG quick Shapoor Zadran admitted to ICU in Delhi Hospital for rare disease Brendon McCullum - The former New Zealand batter scored 158 not out in inaugural match of IPL history on April 18, 2008 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In response to KKR's 222/3, RCB were bowled out for just 82 - 76 runs less than McCullum's score. Rahul Dravid - The former India skipper scored 66 off 48 balls for RCB on April 18 in IPL 2009 as they posted 133/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for just 58 - eight runs less than Dravid's score. Chris Gayle - The Universe Boss was on song during his 175 not out - highest individual score in tournament history - for RCB on April 23 in IPL 2013 as they posted a mammoth 263/5. In reply, now-defunct Pune Warriors India (PWI) managed only 133/9 - 42 runs less than Gayle's score. Chris Gayle - The WI batter once more outscored the opposition when he hit 117 for RCB on May 6 in IPL 2015 as the team scored 226/3. In the chase, Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) were bowled out for 88 - 29 short of Gayle's score. AB de Villiers - The former Protea batter scored 129 not out on May 14 in IPL 2016 for RCB as the scored 248/3 in 20 overs. During the chase, now defunct Gujarat Lions were bowled out for 104 - 25 runs less than ABD's score. Virat Kohli - In the same match where AB de Villiers scored 129 not out, Virat Kohli scored 109 off RCB's 248/3 in 20 overs on May 14 in IPL 2016. The opposition Gujarat Lions were dismissed for 104 - five runs less than Kohli's score. Jonny Bairstow - The England batter, on March 31 in IPL 2019, scored 114 runs for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they scored 231/2 in 20 overs. In reply, RCB were bowled out for 113 runs - one less than Bairstow's total score. KL Rahul - The India batter scored 132 not out for for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) on September 20 in IPL 2020 as the team scored 206/3. In reply, RCB were bowled out for 109 runs - 23 runs less than Rahul's score. Tilak Varma - The Indian youngster joined the list on April 20 in IPL 2026 when he scored 101 not out out of MI's 199/5 in 20 overs. In reply, Gujarat Titans were bowled out for just 100 runs - one run short for Varma's individual score.

The last time a batter outscored the opposition in IPL was when KL Rahul scored 132 not out for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in 2020 against RCB which were bowled out for 109. A total of eight batters have achieved the feat in tournament history with Tilak Varma being the latest.

IPL 2026 | Tilak Varma 101 outscores Gujarat Titans to join elite list of 8 batters

Mumbai Indians (MI) won the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday (Apr 20) by 99 runs to snap their four-match losing streak. This was MI's only second win in six match after winning the opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders. For GT, the loss, their third of the season, broke their three-match winning streak. Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs. Despite the loss, GT remain sixth on the points table with 6 points from three wins and three losses from six matches while MI are in seventh spot with four points from two wins and four losses in six matches.<h2>GT batting fails to show up</h2>In a chase of 200, a modest one in the current era of attacking batting, GT batters failed to show up at own home ground. GT's chase started with Jasprit Bumrah ending his wicket draught on the first ball, dismissing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck. Skipper Shubman Gill (14) and Jos Buttler (5 off 6) also departed inside the powerplay, leaving GT three down for 45 runs after the end of six overs. In the 8th over of the chase, Mitchell Santner removed Washington Sundar (26) and Glenn Phillips (6) and GT's chase went further downhill.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>Ashwani Kumar took next three wickets of Rahul Tewatia (8), Rashid Khan (4), and Shahrukh Khan (17) to finish at 4/24 in four overs to win the Player of the Match (POTM) award. GT lasted only 15.5 overs before they were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than Tilak Varma's 101 not out.<h2>Tilak rescues MI from another batting failure</h2>Batting first, MI's start wasn't good as they lost Quinton de Kock (13), Danish Malewar (2), and Suryakumar Yadav (15) inside the powerplay, thanks to Kagiso Rabada who took all three wickets. MI finished powerplay at 46/3 before Naman Dhir and Varma stitched &nbsp;52-run partnership for the fourth wicket. After Dhir (45) was dismissed, Varma changed gears and helped MI score more than 100 runs in the remaining 7.3 overs and completed his maiden IPL ton as well.

Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs as MI snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win.

Mumbai Indians (MI) won the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday (Apr 20) by 99 runs to snap their four-match losing streak. This was MI's only second win in six match after winning the opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders. For GT, the loss, their third of the season, broke their three-match winning streak. Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs. Despite the loss, GT remain sixth on the points table with 6 points from three wins and three losses from six matches while MI are in seventh spot with four points from two wins and four losses in six matches. GT batting fails to show up In a chase of 200, a modest one in the current era of attacking batting, GT batters failed to show up at own home ground. GT's chase started with Jasprit Bumrah ending his wicket draught on the first ball, dismissing Sai Sudharsan for a golden duck. Skipper Shubman Gill (14) and Jos Buttler (5 off 6) also departed inside the powerplay, leaving GT three down for 45 runs after the end of six overs. In the 8th over of the chase, Mitchell Santner removed Washington Sundar (26) and Glenn Phillips (6) and GT's chase went further downhill. Also Read - Forget T20I captaincy, focus on selection first: Zaheer’s advice to Shreyas Iyer Ashwani Kumar took next three wickets of Rahul Tewatia (8), Rashid Khan (4), and Shahrukh Khan (17) to finish at 4/24 in four overs to win the Player of the Match (POTM) award. GT lasted only 15.5 overs before they were bowled out for 100 runs - one less than Tilak Varma's 101 not out. Tilak rescues MI from another batting failure Batting first, MI's start wasn't good as they lost Quinton de Kock (13), Danish Malewar (2), and Suryakumar Yadav (15) inside the powerplay, thanks to Kagiso Rabada who took all three wickets. MI finished powerplay at 46/3 before Naman Dhir and Varma stitched 52-run partnership for the fourth wicket. After Dhir (45) was dismissed, Varma changed gears and helped MI score more than 100 runs in the remaining 7.3 overs and completed his maiden IPL ton as well.

Batting first MI scored a par total of 199/5 in 20 overs with Tilak Varma scoring 101 not out off 45 balls. While chasing, GT could never get going and were bowled out for just 100 runs as MI snapped their four-match losing streak with a 99-run win.

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