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Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik has strongly backed Devdutt Padikkal, saying he deserves a place in India’s T20I team. The 25-year-old has started IPL 2026 on a strong note, scoring two back-to-back half-centuries. In the recent match against Chennai Super Kings, he made a quick fifty after a slow start and helped RCB post a huge total of 250. In the first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he played aggressively, scoring 61 off just 21 balls. After the match, Karthik praised Padikkal for staying calm under pressure and said that instead of playing risky shots when things were not going well, he stayed patient and then attacked once he got settled.&nbsp;&nbsp;"He doesn't, in our eyes, slip under the radar," Karthik told JioHotstar following RCB's 43-run win over CSK on Sunday.&nbsp;"First and foremost is his determination. He is very, very determined in what he sets out to do. On a pitch like this, when a batter doesn't get going-especially after playing an innings like he did in the first game-it is very easy to go for a big shot and throw it away. You feel like you are batting well and just need to connect one, but that often leads to something unnecessary. The courage he showed when the going was tough at the start is what is truly admirable. Once he found his first boundary, he flipped the switch."&nbsp;"He is batting in such a manner that I am not sure you can keep him out of the Indian team for too long. He is playing proper cricketing shots and striking the ball cleanly over distance. He is a proper Test player and has accumulated more than 2,000 runs this season," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-matheesha-pathirana-injury-update-back-bowling-in-the-nets-but-will-he-play-against-punjab-at-eden-gardens-recovered-hamstring-1775478581288">IPL 2026: Pathirana back in the nets! But is the KKR pacer ready for PBKS clash?</a>&nbsp;When asked about Devdutt Padikkal’s place in the senior team, especially in a squad that recently won the T20 World Cup, Dinesh Karthik said it gives selectors a “good headache.” He added that the Karnataka batter will definitely be in contention when squads are chosen after IPL 2026. "That's the challenge, where to fit him in. But he has to be part of the conversation. He is as good as anyone out there. This is a big stage, and he is stepping up to do whatever the team requires. He is the leader of the Karnataka side, and that is evident in the dressing room as well. He is open, shares his views, and as a support staff, we have enjoyed having him as a leader within the group," Karthik said.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik praised Devdutt Padikkal’s strong form and leadership, saying the 25-year-old is in contention for a spot in India’s T20I team.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik has strongly backed Devdutt Padikkal, saying he deserves a place in India’s T20I team. The 25-year-old has started IPL 2026 on a strong note, scoring two back-to-back half-centuries. In the recent match against Chennai Super Kings, he made a quick fifty after a slow start and helped RCB post a huge total of 250. In the first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he played aggressively, scoring 61 off just 21 balls. After the match, Karthik praised Padikkal for staying calm under pressure and said that instead of playing risky shots when things were not going well, he stayed patient and then attacked once he got settled. "He doesn't, in our eyes, slip under the radar," Karthik told JioHotstar following RCB's 43-run win over CSK on Sunday. "First and foremost is his determination. He is very, very determined in what he sets out to do. On a pitch like this, when a batter doesn't get going-especially after playing an innings like he did in the first game-it is very easy to go for a big shot and throw it away. You feel like you are batting well and just need to connect one, but that often leads to something unnecessary. The courage he showed when the going was tough at the start is what is truly admirable. Once he found his first boundary, he flipped the switch." "He is batting in such a manner that I am not sure you can keep him out of the Indian team for too long. He is playing proper cricketing shots and striking the ball cleanly over distance. He is a proper Test player and has accumulated more than 2,000 runs this season," he added. Also Read - IPL 2026: Pathirana back in the nets! But is the KKR pacer ready for PBKS clash? When asked about Devdutt Padikkal’s place in the senior team, especially in a squad that recently won the T20 World Cup, Dinesh Karthik said it gives selectors a “good headache.” He added that the Karnataka batter will definitely be in contention when squads are chosen after IPL 2026. "That's the challenge, where to fit him in. But he has to be part of the conversation. He is as good as anyone out there. This is a big stage, and he is stepping up to do whatever the team requires. He is the leader of the Karnataka side, and that is evident in the dressing room as well. He is open, shares his views, and as a support staff, we have enjoyed having him as a leader within the group," Karthik said.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik praised Devdutt Padikkal’s strong form and leadership, saying the 25-year-old is in contention for a spot in India’s T20I team.

‘Hard to keep him out’: Devdutt Padikkal gets Dinesh Karthik’s backing for India call-up

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Matheesha Pathirana returns to bowling in the nets, but will he play against PBKS? Get the latest injury updates on Pathirana, plus KKR’s predicted playing XI for the Eden Gardens clash.

In a significant development surrounding the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), their frontline overseas seamer, Matheesha Pathirana, has resumed bowling, suggesting an early return to action for the franchise in IPL 2026. Out with a hamstring injury midway through the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Pathirana hasn’t played any cricket since. Having recovered and returned to bowling in the nets, Pathirana’s return has boosted KKR’s morale, who are yet to open their account in this edition. But despite making progress, he remains unavailable for selection for the Monday home game against the Punjab Kings. KKR bought the T20 specialist for a whopping INR 18 crore at last year’s auction, and were pinning their hopes on him playing all matches in IPL 2026. However, an untimely injury during the T20 World Cup ruled him out for an indefinite period, keeping all KKR fans wondering about his comeback. Also read | 'Mentally disturbing, very painful for me’: R Ashwin opens up on IPL exit While Pathirana has cleared the initial stages of rehab and returned to light bowling, he has yet to undergo the final Physical Performance Test required for an SLC NOC. His return would boost the team, which sits in ninth place with two losses in as many contested matches. Besides Pathirana, KKR is also without its Indian ace seamer Harshit Rana, who was ruled out of the tournament. Rana suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during India's T20 World Cup warm-up game against South Africa. KKR eyes win against PBKS at Eden The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the marquee tie between KKR and PBKS on Monday evening. Considering the recent history between the two teams and how their previous matches have unfolded, it promises to be a blockbuster game. While Ajinkya Rahane’s KKR lingers at the bottom of the points table after two successive defeats (against Mumbai Indians and SunRisers Hyderabad), Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS sits in fourth place with two wins thus far. Even though the travelling Punjab side holds an edge over the underwhelming hosts, KKR could upset the last season’s runners-up with a win this time. As Pathirana remains absent for this clash, let’s check out KKR’s predicted playing XI for the Punjab home game. Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani and Vaibhav Arora

Matheesha Pathirana returns to bowling in the nets, but will he play against PBKS? Get the latest injury updates on Pathirana, plus KKR’s predicted playing XI for the Eden Gardens clash.

IPL 2026: Pathirana back in the nets! But is the KKR pacer ready for PBKS clash?

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared that he might have continued playing longer for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, but ultimately stepped away because he no longer had the “bandwidth” to keep going in the tournament. Ashwin, who called time on his IPL career in August last year, spoke about CSK’s difficult run in the 2025 season. The five-time champions ended that campaign at the bottom of the table and have also begun IPL 2026 with three consecutive defeats.&nbsp;&nbsp;He further explained that even though he felt he could still play, he chose to step away so the team management wouldn’t have to worry about whether to keep him or not.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sticking-with-bad-plan-and-nobody-to-slow-things-ex-player-on-reasons-for-csk-s-loss-vs-rcb-1775467932019">IPL 2026 | 'Sticking with bad plan and nobody to slow things': Ex-player Rayudu on reasons for CSK's loss vs RCB</a>&nbsp;“I am watching the match from a neutral point of view, but remember that I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK, it was a disappointing season for me personally as well. Honestly, in my mind, I could have played more, because emotionally, I just did not have the bandwidth to play”.&nbsp;“I don’t want to go there, it’s mentally disturbing. It was very painful for me. I don’t want to go there. I discussed a little, then I said, I started in Chennai, I am finishing in my hometown, it’s fine. I decided to retire myself as it would not have created a headache for them (the management) over whether to retain me or release. They would also save Rs 10 crore if I go. I am still disappointed. I had expectations, I had hope,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat”.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-want-my-bat-do-the-talking-rishabh-pant-silences-critics-after-match-winning-knock-against-srh-1775458991278">'Want my bat do talking': Pant silences critics after match-winning knock vs SRH</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on CSK’s recent loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he noted that while he had expected RCB to win given their strength, he had hoped CSK would show signs of progress after their previous outing. Instead, he felt RCB delivered a dominant performance that sent a strong message to the rest of the competition.&nbsp;“I had expectations from today. I know, I picked RCB to win, because they have strength. But, I banked on the improvement that CSK showed in the last game. I had a little faith on the fact that RCB were coming into this match after a break. The way RCB played, they warned everyone,” he said.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will next face Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (Apr 11).

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared that he might have continued playing longer for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, but ultimately stepped away because he no longer had the “bandwidth” to keep going in the tournament. Ashwin, who called time on his IPL career in August last year, spoke about CSK’s difficult run in the 2025 season. The five-time champions ended that campaign at the bottom of the table and have also begun IPL 2026 with three consecutive defeats. He further explained that even though he felt he could still play, he chose to step away so the team management wouldn’t have to worry about whether to keep him or not. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Sticking with bad plan and nobody to slow things': Ex-player Rayudu on reasons for CSK's loss vs RCB “I am watching the match from a neutral point of view, but remember that I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK, it was a disappointing season for me personally as well. Honestly, in my mind, I could have played more, because emotionally, I just did not have the bandwidth to play”. “I don’t want to go there, it’s mentally disturbing. It was very painful for me. I don’t want to go there. I discussed a little, then I said, I started in Chennai, I am finishing in my hometown, it’s fine. I decided to retire myself as it would not have created a headache for them (the management) over whether to retain me or release. They would also save Rs 10 crore if I go. I am still disappointed. I had expectations, I had hope,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel “Ash Ki Baat”. Also Read - 'Want my bat do talking': Pant silences critics after match-winning knock vs SRH Reflecting on CSK’s recent loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he noted that while he had expected RCB to win given their strength, he had hoped CSK would show signs of progress after their previous outing. Instead, he felt RCB delivered a dominant performance that sent a strong message to the rest of the competition. “I had expectations from today. I know, I picked RCB to win, because they have strength. But, I banked on the improvement that CSK showed in the last game. I had a little faith on the fact that RCB were coming into this match after a break. The way RCB played, they warned everyone,” he said.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will next face Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (Apr 11).

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Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are having a nightmare in IPL 2026, losing three of their first three matches. Nothing seems to be going right for one of the most decorated franchises in the tournament and on Sunday (Apr 5), RCB inflicted a brutal loss on them. CSK bowlers gave away nearly 100 runs in the last five overs as RCB set up 250/3 in 20 overs. Former India and CSK player Ambati Rayudu blamed the bad planning and sticking with it despite nothing going as planned. Rayudu also noted that the team needed to slow things down a bit when the bowlers were being tonked for runs all over the park.<h2>Rayudu says CSK 'continued with bad planning' vs RCB</h2>"More than a bad plan, they just stuck to that bad plan," Rayudu said while speaking on ESPNCricinfo's Time Out. "There was nobody to intervene and to just take some time off, take those 20-30 seconds, just make it slightly more slow and then guide the bowler with a message. I think they should have slowed it down a little bit."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lsg-s-shami-reveals-why-he-plays-all-domestic-matches-despite-being-overlooked-for-india-1775445709650">IPL | Shami on why he plays domestic matches despite being overlooked for India</a>CSK's last five overs especially crucial, as they went over for 19 runs (Khaleel Ahmed), 21 runs (Noor Ahmad), 14 runs (Anshul Kamboj), 30 runs (Jamie Overton) and 13 runs (Kamboj). for RCB, Tim David unleashed himself after getting a reprieve while on 28 off 14 balls. He went on to smash his IPL career-high 70 not out off just 25 balls.<h2>CSK skipper Ruturaj takes blame for loss</h2>CSK, in chase of 251, managed 207 which surprised skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad but the skipper took the blame for the loss and acknowledged his runs could have helped more. "If I would have contributed more, maybe it could have been different. It (the loss) was definitely on me today," skipper said after the loss during which he scored only 7 off 3 balls as an opener.

Former India and CSK player Ambati Rayudu blamed the bad planning and sticking with it despite nothing going as planned. Rayudu also noted that the team needed to slow things down a bit when the bowlers were being tonked for runs all over the park.

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are having a nightmare in IPL 2026, losing three of their first three matches. Nothing seems to be going right for one of the most decorated franchises in the tournament and on Sunday (Apr 5), RCB inflicted a brutal loss on them. CSK bowlers gave away nearly 100 runs in the last five overs as RCB set up 250/3 in 20 overs. Former India and CSK player Ambati Rayudu blamed the bad planning and sticking with it despite nothing going as planned. Rayudu also noted that the team needed to slow things down a bit when the bowlers were being tonked for runs all over the park. Rayudu says CSK 'continued with bad planning' vs RCB "More than a bad plan, they just stuck to that bad plan," Rayudu said while speaking on ESPNCricinfo's Time Out. "There was nobody to intervene and to just take some time off, take those 20-30 seconds, just make it slightly more slow and then guide the bowler with a message. I think they should have slowed it down a little bit." Also Read - IPL | Shami on why he plays domestic matches despite being overlooked for India CSK's last five overs especially crucial, as they went over for 19 runs (Khaleel Ahmed), 21 runs (Noor Ahmad), 14 runs (Anshul Kamboj), 30 runs (Jamie Overton) and 13 runs (Kamboj). for RCB, Tim David unleashed himself after getting a reprieve while on 28 off 14 balls. He went on to smash his IPL career-high 70 not out off just 25 balls. CSK skipper Ruturaj takes blame for loss CSK, in chase of 251, managed 207 which surprised skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad but the skipper took the blame for the loss and acknowledged his runs could have helped more. "If I would have contributed more, maybe it could have been different. It (the loss) was definitely on me today," skipper said after the loss during which he scored only 7 off 3 balls as an opener.

Former India and CSK player Ambati Rayudu blamed the bad planning and sticking with it despite nothing going as planned. Rayudu also noted that the team needed to slow things down a bit when the bowlers were being tonked for runs all over the park.

IPL 2026 | 'Sticking with bad plan and nobody to slow things': Ex-player Rayudu on reasons for CSK's loss vs RCB

From Ravindra Jadeja to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian spinners with most international wickets. This list also includes Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh

From Ravindra Jadeja to Kuldeep Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian spinners with most international wickets. This list also includes Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin and Harbhajan Singh

Meet top 5 Indian spinners with most international wickets

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Rishabh Pant hits unbeaten 68 to lead Lucknow Super Giants to five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant hit back at his critics, saying he prefers to let his performance do the talking, after leading his side to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The 28-year-old scored an unbeaten 68 off 50 balls, helping his team chase down 157 on the final ball of the match in Hyderabad. Before this game, Pant had been under pressure due to a lack of runs, with questions also raised about his captaincy. However, he said the trust of his teammates and coaches matters most, adding that he is working hard and wants his bat to speak for him. Also Read - Football World Cup 2026 | Iran continues to hold out for location change of group-stage matches outside US “I’m preparing well and want my bat to do the talking. My teammates and management see the work I put in, that’s what matters," he said at the post-match presentation. “When it ends well, everything feels good, but my focus has been on preparing well and giving my full commitment." The wicket-keeper batter described the win as a significant boost for the team, particularly because of the tense finish, saying that seeing games through in such situations builds confidence. He further praised the bowlers, including Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan and Manimaran Siddharth, for keeping the opposition’s score low and making the chase easier. Also Read - 'Douche move', says Megyn Kelly on Woods calling Trump after car crash On the team’s overall mindset, Pant explained that it is important to strike a balance between self-criticism and acknowledging positives. “There’s never a perfect match. You have to be critical, but also appreciate what’s going right," he concluded.

Rishabh Pant hits unbeaten 68 to lead Lucknow Super Giants to five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Monday (April 6). KKR have played two matches so far, losing both, while PBKS have also played two matches, winning both comfortably. Last year’s runners-up will look to continue their winning momentum, while the 2024 champions will aim to bounce back. 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 KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL history</h2>Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with KKR winning 21 matches and PBKS claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result.<h2>What is the venue for the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the venue for the &nbsp;KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12.<h2>When will the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 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/ipl-2026-lsg-owner-sanjeev-goenka-enjoys-team-dominance-vs-srh-and-internet-enjoys-his-reaction-1775455289837">IPL | LSG owner Goenka enjoys performance vs SRH &amp; internet enjoys his reaction</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-douche-move-says-megyn-kelly-on-woods-calling-trump-after-car-crash-1775459138661">'Douche move', says Megyn Kelly on Woods calling Trump after car crash</a><h2>Squads</h2>Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik and Daksh Kamra Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Monday (April 6). KKR have played two matches so far, losing both, while PBKS have also played two matches, winning both comfortably. Last year’s runners-up will look to continue their winning momentum, while the 2024 champions will aim to bounce back. 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 KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL history Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with KKR winning 21 matches and PBKS claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result. What is the venue for the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the venue for the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12. When will the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL | LSG owner Goenka enjoys performance vs SRH & internet enjoys his reaction Which channel will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India. Which platform will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India. Also Read - 'Douche move', says Megyn Kelly on Woods calling Trump after car crash Squads Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik and Daksh Kamra Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, 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 KKR vs PBKS match no 12 timing, squad, H2H & more

American podcaster Megyn Kelly called out ace golfer Tiger Woods for calling US President Donald Trump after the recent car crash. Woods was arrested last month under DUI charges after his SUV rolled over in a crash near his Jupiter home in Florida. Kelly, on her YouTube show The Megyn Kelly Show, said Woods calling Trump following the crash was a 'douche move.' The details emerged from bodycam footage which was released recently. Woods can be seen on the phone in the video and telling a sheriff deputy on the scene, "yeah, I was just talking with the president.”<h2>Kelly criticises Woods calling Trump after crash</h2>Speaking on the show on Friday (Apr 3), Kelly said Woods was called Trump "called to try to get out of this somehow."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tiger-woods-dui-arrest-2026-car-crash-augusta-masters-withdrawl-1775007369373">Tiger Woods challenges DUI charges in Florida Crash</a>"As soon as he rolled the car and got out of it, and the cops were there, he called the president. Which is a douche move, I think. I’m gonna go with Tiger called him and asked for some help because he knew this was gonna be a PR disaster," she added.There was no alcohol found in the golfer's body but he admitted taking a couple of pill on the day of the crash, March 27.<h2>Is Woods playing Augusta Masters?</h2>After the car crash, Woods announced that he is stepping away from game to focus on recovery. This means the champion golfer won't be taking part in the year's first major - Augusta Masters - which starts Thursday (April 9). Following the incident on March 27, Woods took to social media to announce his decision in which he informed about "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."

The details emerged from bodycam footage which was released recently after his car crash on March 27. Woods can be seen on the phone in the video and telling a sheriff deputy on the scene, "yeah, I was just talking with the president.”

American podcaster Megyn Kelly called out ace golfer Tiger Woods for calling US President Donald Trump after the recent car crash. Woods was arrested last month under DUI charges after his SUV rolled over in a crash near his Jupiter home in Florida. Kelly, on her YouTube show The Megyn Kelly Show, said Woods calling Trump following the crash was a 'douche move.' The details emerged from bodycam footage which was released recently. Woods can be seen on the phone in the video and telling a sheriff deputy on the scene, "yeah, I was just talking with the president.” Kelly criticises Woods calling Trump after crash Speaking on the show on Friday (Apr 3), Kelly said Woods was called Trump "called to try to get out of this somehow." Also Read - Tiger Woods challenges DUI charges in Florida Crash "As soon as he rolled the car and got out of it, and the cops were there, he called the president. Which is a douche move, I think. I’m gonna go with Tiger called him and asked for some help because he knew this was gonna be a PR disaster," she added. There was no alcohol found in the golfer's body but he admitted taking a couple of pill on the day of the crash, March 27. Is Woods playing Augusta Masters? After the car crash, Woods announced that he is stepping away from game to focus on recovery. This means the champion golfer won't be taking part in the year's first major - Augusta Masters - which starts Thursday (April 9). Following the incident on March 27, Woods took to social media to announce his decision in which he informed about "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery."

The details emerged from bodycam footage which was released recently after his car crash on March 27. Woods can be seen on the phone in the video and telling a sheriff deputy on the scene, "yeah, I was just talking with the president.”

'Douche move', says Megyn Kelly on Woods calling Trump after car crash

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won their first match of IPL 2026 by taming SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and owner Sanjiv Goenka just couldn't keep calm after how the match started. Bowling first, India's veteran pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lsg-s-shami-reveals-why-he-plays-all-domestic-matches-despite-being-overlooked-for-india-1775445709650">Mohammed Shami was lethal with his precision, change of pace, and accuracy</a> as he dismissed dynamic opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head inside powerplay. Prince Yadav, the young fast bowling sensation, then put the icing on the cake by removing in-form batter and skipper Ishan Kishan as SRH were reduced to 22/3 in first six overs. Goenka, who was watching the match, could not hold his emotions and thanked god by taking a photo of a deity out of his packet. The internet, however, had a field day on this.<h2>Netizens enjoy LSG owner Goenka's surprise reaction on team doing well vs SRH</h2>The match started with Shami, who used to play for SRH, removing dashing India opener Abhishek Sharma on the last ball of the first over. Coming back for his second over, Shami sent back Abhishek's partner Travis Head well, putting LSG on top. The final nail in SRH's powerplay coffin was hammered in by youngster Prince Yadav who clean bowled Kishan. Below is how Goenka reacted and the internet's reaction on it:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The greatest day for Goenka ji in 2026. <a href="https://t.co/NiGyhafTgT">pic.twitter.com/NiGyhafTgT</a>&mdash; ꜱᴛᴜɴɴᴇᴅ ʙʏ 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍™ (@JamieNationn) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamieNationn/status/2040736234436506027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shami sending back two dangerous opening pair Travis Head n Abhishek Sharma of SRH in his 2 overs in Hyderabad and negated the explosive 🧨 start.. big relief for Pant n Sanjeev Goenka 😜 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvSRH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvLSG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvsLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvsLSG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvSRH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pant?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pant</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TravisHead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TravisHead</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhishekSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbhishekSharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hyderabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hyderabad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/sDtSAYXJFO">pic.twitter.com/sDtSAYXJFO</a>&mdash; Cric_Lover 🏏 (@ankit_bhattar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ankit_bhattar/status/2040736549445525746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sanjiv Goenka after Lucknow took 3 wickets. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvLSG</a> <a href="https://t.co/AyFXN2n0a7">pic.twitter.com/AyFXN2n0a7</a>&mdash; A D U (@cricfootadnan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricfootadnan/status/2040736825619447824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">SRH at 10/3… and Sanjiv Goenka can’t believe it 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/fRCVFRDRP0">pic.twitter.com/fRCVFRDRP0</a>&mdash; Gurmeet (@CricGurmeet) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricGurmeet/status/2040737188745490759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Prince Yadav rattled stumps of SRH 3rs explosive batter ie Ishan Kishan 💥 Prince n Sanjeev Goenka thanking God 😄<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvSRH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvLSG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvsLSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvsLSG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvSRH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pant?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pant</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TravisHead?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TravisHead</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhishekSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbhishekSharma</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hyderabad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Hyderabad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/xFBYVEsB2i">pic.twitter.com/xFBYVEsB2i</a>&mdash; Cric_Lover 🏏 (@ankit_bhattar) <a href="https://twitter.com/ankit_bhattar/status/2040737615859843541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Pant takes LSG home in chase</h2>LSG switched back to Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram as openers with skipper Rishabh Pant coming in at number 3 instead of opening like he did in the first match. Marsh (14) got out early on team score of 37 but Pant and Markram (45) added 40 runs for the second wicket before the Protea got out. Ayush Badoni (12) and Nicholas Pooran (1) also departed in quick succession shortly after LSG crossed 100 in chase of 157 but Pant remained in the crease. The skipper, who finished unbeaten on 68 off 50 balls, eventually took the team home in 19.1 over for the first win of the season.&nbsp;

Goenka, who was watching the match, could not hold his emotions after LSG reduced SRH to 11/3 inside the powerplay and thanked god by taking a photo of a deity out of his packet. The internet, however, had a field day on this.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won their first match of IPL 2026 by taming SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and owner Sanjiv Goenka just couldn't keep calm after how the match started. Bowling first, India's veteran pacer Mohammed Shami was lethal with his precision, change of pace, and accuracy as he dismissed dynamic opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head inside powerplay. Prince Yadav, the young fast bowling sensation, then put the icing on the cake by removing in-form batter and skipper Ishan Kishan as SRH were reduced to 22/3 in first six overs. Goenka, who was watching the match, could not hold his emotions and thanked god by taking a photo of a deity out of his packet. The internet, however, had a field day on this. Netizens enjoy LSG owner Goenka's surprise reaction on team doing well vs SRH The match started with Shami, who used to play for SRH, removing dashing India opener Abhishek Sharma on the last ball of the first over. Coming back for his second over, Shami sent back Abhishek's partner Travis Head well, putting LSG on top. The final nail in SRH's powerplay coffin was hammered in by youngster Prince Yadav who clean bowled Kishan. Below is how Goenka reacted and the internet's reaction on it:

Goenka, who was watching the match, could not hold his emotions after LSG reduced SRH to 11/3 inside the powerplay and thanked god by taking a photo of a deity out of his packet. The internet, however, had a field day on this.

IPL 2026 | LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka enjoys team dominance vs SRH and internet enjoys his reaction

As the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) search for their first win of IPL 2026, there are some signs of things going their way as far as bowling is concerned. All-rounder Cameron Green, KKR's INR 25.20 crore acquisition at auction before the season, is nearing to return to bowling in promising signs for the franchise. Green did not bowl in the first two KKR matches, which raised questions on playing so much money for just one skill. KKR's bowling coach Tim Southee, on the eve of match against Punjab Kings, revealed that Green is building his workload and hopefully be bowling soon in the tournament.<h2>Will Cameron Green bowl in KKR vs PBKS?</h2>KKR face PBKS on Monday (Apr 6) and while Green is being monitored for his workload, he's unlikely to bowl for the team as of now. Speaking on his potential return to bowling, Southee said: "Green's been bowling well, tracking his rehab and getting himself back to being able to bowl in games. He'll continue to do that."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-skipper-was-smoking-it-rcb-s-tim-david-shares-mindset-behind-his-25-ball-70-mayhem-vs-csk-1775448002738">IPL 2026 | 'Skipper was smoking it...,' RCB's Tim David shares mindset behind his mayhem vs CSK</a>"We're in regular contact with Cricket Australia and I'm sure we'll see Cameron bowling soon. I'm sure he's not far away from bowling in a match," Southee added.<h2>What is causing KKR's bowling woes?</h2>The IPL 2024 winners were in trouble even before the season started with many of their bowlers getting injured including Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana. KKR do have bench strength but the bowlers have not been able to come good so far. They have conceded 200+ runs in both the matches played so far and Green not bowling only added to KKR's woes.Southee, however, was hopeful of the things getting back on track with the bowlers available at disposal and said: "It's certainly a long tournament, two games in. With the setbacks with the bowlers we've been unable to have, it presents opportunities for other guys. We're still excited about the bowling group we've got."

All-rounder Cameron Green, KKR's INR 25.20 crore acquisition at auction before the season, is nearing to return to bowling in promising signs for the franchise. Green did not bowl in the first two KKR matches, which raised questions on playing so much money for just one skill.

As the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) search for their first win of IPL 2026, there are some signs of things going their way as far as bowling is concerned. All-rounder Cameron Green, KKR's INR 25.20 crore acquisition at auction before the season, is nearing to return to bowling in promising signs for the franchise. Green did not bowl in the first two KKR matches, which raised questions on playing so much money for just one skill. KKR's bowling coach Tim Southee, on the eve of match against Punjab Kings, revealed that Green is building his workload and hopefully be bowling soon in the tournament. Will Cameron Green bowl in KKR vs PBKS? KKR face PBKS on Monday (Apr 6) and while Green is being monitored for his workload, he's unlikely to bowl for the team as of now. Speaking on his potential return to bowling, Southee said: "Green's been bowling well, tracking his rehab and getting himself back to being able to bowl in games. He'll continue to do that." Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Skipper was smoking it...,' RCB's Tim David shares mindset behind his mayhem vs CSK "We're in regular contact with Cricket Australia and I'm sure we'll see Cameron bowling soon. I'm sure he's not far away from bowling in a match," Southee added. What is causing KKR's bowling woes? The IPL 2024 winners were in trouble even before the season started with many of their bowlers getting injured including Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana. KKR do have bench strength but the bowlers have not been able to come good so far. They have conceded 200+ runs in both the matches played so far and Green not bowling only added to KKR's woes. Southee, however, was hopeful of the things getting back on track with the bowlers available at disposal and said: "It's certainly a long tournament, two games in. With the setbacks with the bowlers we've been unable to have, it presents opportunities for other guys. We're still excited about the bowling group we've got."

All-rounder Cameron Green, KKR's INR 25.20 crore acquisition at auction before the season, is nearing to return to bowling in promising signs for the franchise. Green did not bowl in the first two KKR matches, which raised questions on playing so much money for just one skill.

IPL 2026 | Will KKR's Cameron Green bowl vs PBKS? Bowling coach Tim Southee offers update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dismantled five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 on Sunday (Apr 5) in Bengaluru. The defending champions RCB mounted a huge total of 250/3 in 20 overs, thanks to late burst of Tim David who hit 70 not out in just 25 balls. His innings would have ended at 28 off just 14 balls when he was bowled by Anshul Kamboj but it was a no-ball. He then went on to smash five sixes and a four in next 11 balls faced, hitting a fifty in just 21 balls. The fifty was David's second in the IPL with the first one coming last season, also for RCB.<h2>David explains his batting mayhem vs CSK</h2>The Aussie batter won the Player of the Match (POTM) for his performance and was asked about it at the presentation, to which he said: "Very pleased - does not always happen that way. The skipper (Rajat Patidar) was smoking it, and I just took some balls off him - it was super fun. I do not change my game much, but I have confidence from all the prep I do."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lsg-s-shami-reveals-why-he-plays-all-domestic-matches-despite-being-overlooked-for-india-1775445709650">IPL | Shami on why he plays domestic matches despite being overlooked for India</a>David also shared that "going in to bat with Jitesh and Shepherd behind me really gives me confidence. Lot of prep we do here."<h2>What is ailing CSK?</h2>The five-time winners are not able to find their groove at all this season so far. The failing openers including Sanju Samson, who was traded from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the season for Ravindra Jadeja, has also not been able to replicate his T20 World Cup knockout form, CSK's bowling is looking toothless at the moment, and with veteran MS Dhoni out, the team's morale is not getting any higher. The only shining spot in CSK's otherwise disappointing campaign so far is Sarfaraz Khan with the bat, scoring 99 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 202 including a 25-ball against RCB.

David's innings would have ended at 28 off just 14 balls when he was bowled by Anshul Kamboj but it was a no-ball. He then went on to smash five sixes and a four in next 11 balls faced, hitting a fifty in just 21 balls before finishing on 70 not out off just 25 balls.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dismantled five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 on Sunday (Apr 5) in Bengaluru. The defending champions RCB mounted a huge total of 250/3 in 20 overs, thanks to late burst of Tim David who hit 70 not out in just 25 balls. His innings would have ended at 28 off just 14 balls when he was bowled by Anshul Kamboj but it was a no-ball. He then went on to smash five sixes and a four in next 11 balls faced, hitting a fifty in just 21 balls. The fifty was David's second in the IPL with the first one coming last season, also for RCB. David explains his batting mayhem vs CSK The Aussie batter won the Player of the Match (POTM) for his performance and was asked about it at the presentation, to which he said: "Very pleased - does not always happen that way. The skipper (Rajat Patidar) was smoking it, and I just took some balls off him - it was super fun. I do not change my game much, but I have confidence from all the prep I do." Also Read - IPL | Shami on why he plays domestic matches despite being overlooked for India David also shared that "going in to bat with Jitesh and Shepherd behind me really gives me confidence. Lot of prep we do here." What is ailing CSK? The five-time winners are not able to find their groove at all this season so far. The failing openers including Sanju Samson, who was traded from Rajasthan Royals ahead of the season for Ravindra Jadeja, has also not been able to replicate his T20 World Cup knockout form, CSK's bowling is looking toothless at the moment, and with veteran MS Dhoni out, the team's morale is not getting any higher. The only shining spot in CSK's otherwise disappointing campaign so far is Sarfaraz Khan with the bat, scoring 99 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 202 including a 25-ball against RCB.

David's innings would have ended at 28 off just 14 balls when he was bowled by Anshul Kamboj but it was a no-ball. He then went on to smash five sixes and a four in next 11 balls faced, hitting a fifty in just 21 balls before finishing on 70 not out off just 25 balls.

IPL 2026 | 'Skipper was smoking it...,' RCB's Tim David shares mindset behind his mayhem vs CSK

India's out-of-favour fast bowler Mohammed Shami gave a Player of the Match (POTM) performance as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for first win of the season in IPL 2026 on Sunday (Apr 5) in Hyderabad. Shami returned with the figures with 9/2 in four overs, dismissing SRH's ultra-aggressive openers Travis Head ad Abhishek Sharma. With the performance, Shami reminded everyone once again of his prowess and that his experience is unmatched. The pacer also revealed that playing all the domestic games helped him in keeping the rhythm to perform.<h2>Shami shares why he played all domestic matches</h2>"If you want to play, it's important to be in touch with the game. If you're fit only then can you work on your skills. That's why I kept in touch with the game and played all the domestic games. Without skill or experience, nothing happens. But you have to adapt," said Shami at the presentation after his POTM performance.Shami skillfully used slower balls to dismiss both the SRH openers, showing his skills and experience. Speaking on the same, he said: "I was here last year and used a lot of slower ones. Opponents use it a lot, I thought why not us too."<h2>Why Shami doesn't play for India</h2>The Indian pacer was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his place back in the team ever since. Post ODI World Cup, Shami underwent a surgery and returned to domestic cricket. He was was also part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign but was not selected for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia which preceded or India tour of England which followed. The selectors have cited his fitness as the reason for his exclusion on the couple of occasions but if the pacer continues to perform like he did on Sunday, he'll be hard to ignore for the place in the Indian team.

With the performance vs SRH, Shami reminded everyone once again of his prowess and that his experience is unmatched. The pacer revealed that playing all the domestic games helped him in keeping the rhythm to perform. He was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his permanent place back in the team ever since.

India's out-of-favour fast bowler Mohammed Shami gave a Player of the Match (POTM) performance as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for first win of the season in IPL 2026 on Sunday (Apr 5) in Hyderabad. Shami returned with the figures with 9/2 in four overs, dismissing SRH's ultra-aggressive openers Travis Head ad Abhishek Sharma. With the performance, Shami reminded everyone once again of his prowess and that his experience is unmatched. The pacer also revealed that playing all the domestic games helped him in keeping the rhythm to perform. Shami shares why he played all domestic matches "If you want to play, it's important to be in touch with the game. If you're fit only then can you work on your skills. That's why I kept in touch with the game and played all the domestic games. Without skill or experience, nothing happens. But you have to adapt," said Shami at the presentation after his POTM performance. Shami skillfully used slower balls to dismiss both the SRH openers, showing his skills and experience. Speaking on the same, he said: "I was here last year and used a lot of slower ones. Opponents use it a lot, I thought why not us too." Why Shami doesn't play for India The Indian pacer was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his place back in the team ever since. Post ODI World Cup, Shami underwent a surgery and returned to domestic cricket. He was was also part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign but was not selected for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia which preceded or India tour of England which followed. The selectors have cited his fitness as the reason for his exclusion on the couple of occasions but if the pacer continues to perform like he did on Sunday, he'll be hard to ignore for the place in the Indian team.

With the performance vs SRH, Shami reminded everyone once again of his prowess and that his experience is unmatched. The pacer revealed that playing all the domestic games helped him in keeping the rhythm to perform. He was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his permanent place back in the team ever since.

IPL 2026 | LSG's Shami reveals why he plays all domestic matches despite being overlooked for India

Here are five occasions with highest innings totals for RCB in history as Rajat Patidar’s men continue to impress in IPL 2026. They scored 250/3 vs CSK in IPL 2026 match and beat the five-time champions on Sunday (April 5). 

Here are five occasions with highest innings totals for RCB in history as Rajat Patidar’s men continue to impress in IPL 2026. They scored 250/3 vs CSK in IPL 2026 match and beat the five-time champions on Sunday (April 5).&nbsp;

Here are five occasions with highest innings totals for RCB in IPL history

From CSK to RCB here is a look at five teams with most 200-plus totals in the Indian Premier League. The list also features the likes of PBKS, MI and KKR.

From CSK to RCB here is a look at five teams with most 200-plus totals in the Indian Premier League. The list also features the likes of PBKS, MI and KKR.

From CSK to RCB, 5 teams with most 200-plus totals in IPL history

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) maintained their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs on Sunday (April 5). Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Tim David (unbeaten 70) and Devdutt Padikkal (50) to thank as the duo helped the hosts beat CSK in the all-South Indian affair. The win also saw RCB take top spot on net run rate, with Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals also having a perfect run.<h2>RCB thrash CSK</h2>David's 25-ball blitz steered defending champions Bengaluru to 250-3, the highest total in this season's tournament, after the hosts were put in to bat first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru bowled Chennai out for 207 in 19.4 overs to condemn the five-time IPL winners to a third defeat in as many matches. Seam bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets for Bengaluru. Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh and Krunal Pandya claimed two each.&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;Bengaluru, who won their first IPL title in 18 attempts last year, started strong after Virat Kohli hit an 18-ball 28, and the rest of the batting kept up the pace and then accelerated. Kohli's fellow opener Phil Salt made 46 and Devdutt Padikkal reached 50 before skipper Rajat Patidar, who finished unbeaten on 48, and David tore into the Chennai attack.&nbsp;Australia's David launched a brutal assault at the back end of the Bengaluru innings and whacked England's Jamie Overton for four sixes and a four in a 30-run 19th over. David and Patidar put on 99 runs in 36 balls as Bengaluru plundered 97 runs from the final five overs.&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;Chennai lost three early wickets, including skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for seven, to immediately fall behind in the chase. Sarfaraz Khan's 25-ball 50 and good knocks from Prashant Veer (43) and Overton (37) added some spark to an otherwise disappointing Chennai show. Chennai veteran M.S. Dhoni is recovering from a calf strain and likely to be out for the first two weeks of a competition scheduled to end on May 31.

Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Tim David (unbeaten 70) and Devdutt Padikkal (50) to thank as the duo helped the hosts beat CSK in the all-South Indian affair. 

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) maintained their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs on Sunday (April 5). Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Tim David (unbeaten 70) and Devdutt Padikkal (50) to thank as the duo helped the hosts beat CSK in the all-South Indian affair. The win also saw RCB take top spot on net run rate, with Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals also having a perfect run. RCB thrash CSK David's 25-ball blitz steered defending champions Bengaluru to 250-3, the highest total in this season's tournament, after the hosts were put in to bat first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru bowled Chennai out for 207 in 19.4 overs to condemn the five-time IPL winners to a third defeat in as many matches. Seam bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets for Bengaluru. Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Singh and Krunal Pandya claimed two each. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Bengaluru, who won their first IPL title in 18 attempts last year, started strong after Virat Kohli hit an 18-ball 28, and the rest of the batting kept up the pace and then accelerated. Kohli's fellow opener Phil Salt made 46 and Devdutt Padikkal reached 50 before skipper Rajat Patidar, who finished unbeaten on 48, and David tore into the Chennai attack. Australia's David launched a brutal assault at the back end of the Bengaluru innings and whacked England's Jamie Overton for four sixes and a four in a 30-run 19th over. David and Patidar put on 99 runs in 36 balls as Bengaluru plundered 97 runs from the final five overs. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Chennai lost three early wickets, including skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for seven, to immediately fall behind in the chase. Sarfaraz Khan's 25-ball 50 and good knocks from Prashant Veer (43) and Overton (37) added some spark to an otherwise disappointing Chennai show. Chennai veteran M.S. Dhoni is recovering from a calf strain and likely to be out for the first two weeks of a competition scheduled to end on May 31.

Playing at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Tim David (unbeaten 70) and Devdutt Padikkal (50) to thank as the duo helped the hosts beat CSK in the all-South Indian affair.&nbsp;

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star man Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Sunday (April 5) joined an elite set of players as he scalped his 200th Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) wicket. Playing at home against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an all-South-Indian affair, Bhuvneshwar became just the second bowler to scalp 200 wickets in the premier competition. One of the greats of the game, Bhuvneshwar, played a key role in IPL 2025 as he helped RCB win their maiden title and has made a bright start to the current campaign.<h2>Bhuvi joins elite club</h2>The 36-year-old pacer needed just one wicket to become only the second bowler in IPL history, and the first fast bowler, to reach the landmark of 200 wickets. Notably, Yuzvendra Chahal is the only bowler in the IPL to cross the 200-wicket mark. He currently has 224 wickets in 176 IPL matches. On the second ball of the second over of the CSK innings, Bhuvneshwar dismissed Ayush Mhatre to reach the feat. While Rajat Patidar completed the catch, the applause went to Bhuvi to join the special club of players.&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;Known initially as a swing specialist and a powerplay bowler, Bhuvneshwar has evolved significantly over the years. While he continues to remain highly effective with the new ball, his transformation into a dependable death-over bowler has added a new dimension to his game. Variations such as the knuckleball, coupled with precise yorkers, have made him a complete T20 bowler.&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar played a crucial supporting role in RCB's title-winning campaign last season. While Josh Hazlewood grabbed the headlines, Bhuvneshwar quietly delivered with 17 wickets in 14 matches. Notably, his impact in the death overs stood out, where he picked up seven wickets, including a decisive spell in the final against the Punjab Kings.&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;With Hazlewood unavailable at the start of the current season, Bhuvneshwar has stepped up as RCB's lead bowler. He made an immediate impact in the opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, conceding just 31 runs across four overs, including crucial spells in both the powerplay and death phases.&nbsp;In the lead-up to the CSK clash, Bhuvneshwar has also impressed in training, troubling top batters with his mix of hard lengths, cutters, and yorkers.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar needed just one wicket to become only the second bowler in IPL history, and the first fast bowler, to reach the landmark of 200 wickets. Notably, Yuzvendra Chahal is the only bowler in the IPL to cross the 200-wicket mark. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star man Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Sunday (April 5) joined an elite set of players as he scalped his 200th Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) wicket. Playing at home against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an all-South-Indian affair, Bhuvneshwar became just the second bowler to scalp 200 wickets in the premier competition. One of the greats of the game, Bhuvneshwar, played a key role in IPL 2025 as he helped RCB win their maiden title and has made a bright start to the current campaign. Bhuvi joins elite club The 36-year-old pacer needed just one wicket to become only the second bowler in IPL history, and the first fast bowler, to reach the landmark of 200 wickets. Notably, Yuzvendra Chahal is the only bowler in the IPL to cross the 200-wicket mark. He currently has 224 wickets in 176 IPL matches. On the second ball of the second over of the CSK innings, Bhuvneshwar dismissed Ayush Mhatre to reach the feat. While Rajat Patidar completed the catch, the applause went to Bhuvi to join the special club of players. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Known initially as a swing specialist and a powerplay bowler, Bhuvneshwar has evolved significantly over the years. While he continues to remain highly effective with the new ball, his transformation into a dependable death-over bowler has added a new dimension to his game. Variations such as the knuckleball, coupled with precise yorkers, have made him a complete T20 bowler. Bhuvneshwar played a crucial supporting role in RCB's title-winning campaign last season. While Josh Hazlewood grabbed the headlines, Bhuvneshwar quietly delivered with 17 wickets in 14 matches. Notably, his impact in the death overs stood out, where he picked up seven wickets, including a decisive spell in the final against the Punjab Kings. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL With Hazlewood unavailable at the start of the current season, Bhuvneshwar has stepped up as RCB's lead bowler. He made an immediate impact in the opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, conceding just 31 runs across four overs, including crucial spells in both the powerplay and death phases. In the lead-up to the CSK clash, Bhuvneshwar has also impressed in training, troubling top batters with his mix of hard lengths, cutters, and yorkers.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar needed just one wicket to become only the second bowler in IPL history, and the first fast bowler, to reach the landmark of 200 wickets. Notably, Yuzvendra Chahal is the only bowler in the IPL to cross the 200-wicket mark.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar joins elite club with record wicket, becomes only second bowler to reach feat

MS Dhoni may not be part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp for the early part of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, but he is due for a return sooner rather than later. And answering the question was CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who, as his side took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026 on Sunday (April 5). While no timeline has been set for MS Dhoni’s return, he is likely to return to on-field action soon.<h2>Dhoni to return soon?</h2>After winning the toss and opting to bowl on a fresh surface, Gaikwad said, "He's getting back on track slowly. We all hope he returns soon. He's eager to play, but it takes time."&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;It was announced before the start of the season that Dhoni would not be playing in the early weeks of IPL 2026 due to a strain. This meant new signing Sanju Samson is keeping wickets for the franchise while Dhoni is recovering from the issue. In case Dhoni features at some point, he will become just the third batter to feature in every season of the IPL.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in RCB innings?</h2>Explosive knocks from Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Rajat Patidar helped defending champions RCB put up a massive 250/3 against five-time champions CSK at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Put to field first, Virat Kohli (28 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) and Phil Salt (46 in 30 balls, with three fours and two sixes) could not capitalise on their starts, but massive bursts of aggression from Padikkal (50 in 29 balls, with six fours and two sixes), Patidar (48* in 19 balls, with a four and six sixes) and David (70* in 25 balls, with three fours and eight sixes) guided RCB to a massive score. David and Patidar put on 99 run stand for the fourth wicket in just 35 balls. A total of 19 sixes were smashed during the innings.

It was announced before the start of the season that MS Dhoni would not be playing in the early weeks of IPL 2026 due to a strain. This meant new signing Sanju Samson is keeping wickets for the franchise while Dhoni is recovering from the issue.

MS Dhoni may not be part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) camp for the early part of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, but he is due for a return sooner rather than later. And answering the question was CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who, as his side took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026 on Sunday (April 5). While no timeline has been set for MS Dhoni’s return, he is likely to return to on-field action soon. Dhoni to return soon? After winning the toss and opting to bowl on a fresh surface, Gaikwad said, "He's getting back on track slowly. We all hope he returns soon. He's eager to play, but it takes time." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL It was announced before the start of the season that Dhoni would not be playing in the early weeks of IPL 2026 due to a strain. This meant new signing Sanju Samson is keeping wickets for the franchise while Dhoni is recovering from the issue. In case Dhoni features at some point, he will become just the third batter to feature in every season of the IPL. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in RCB innings? Explosive knocks from Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal and skipper Rajat Patidar helped defending champions RCB put up a massive 250/3 against five-time champions CSK at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Put to field first, Virat Kohli (28 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) and Phil Salt (46 in 30 balls, with three fours and two sixes) could not capitalise on their starts, but massive bursts of aggression from Padikkal (50 in 29 balls, with six fours and two sixes), Patidar (48* in 19 balls, with a four and six sixes) and David (70* in 25 balls, with three fours and eight sixes) guided RCB to a massive score. David and Patidar put on 99 run stand for the fourth wicket in just 35 balls. A total of 19 sixes were smashed during the innings.

It was announced before the start of the season that MS Dhoni would not be playing in the early weeks of IPL 2026 due to a strain. This meant new signing Sanju Samson is keeping wickets for the franchise while Dhoni is recovering from the issue.

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni to return to on-field action? Here's what CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) broke the duck on the points table on Sunday (April 5) as they beat hosts SunRisers Hyderabad by five wickets while playing at the Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Rishabh Pant (unbeaten 68) and Mohammed Shami’s acute bowling performance saw the visitors grab two points. On the other hand, the star batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan failed to impress as SRH lost their opening home match of the season.<h2>LSG down SRH in Hyderabad</h2>Pace bowler Shami's inspirational opening spell had Hyderabad tottering at 26-4 before the home team reached 156-9 at the Uppal stadium. Lucknow started strongly but wobbled in the middle phase before the left-handed Pant kept calm to steer the team home with one ball to spare for their first win of the season in two matches. Aiden Markram's 45 off 27 balls set up the chase, but Lucknow lost quick wickets, including impact substitute Ayush Badoni, stumped for 12, and Nicholas Pooran, run out for one.Needing nine off the final over, Pant, a wicketkeeper-batter, hit three fours, including the winning boundary off Jaydev Unadkat.&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 stood out after he took down Hyderabad's dangerous openers Abhishek Sharma, for a duck, and Travis Head, for seven, on successive balls in his first two overs. He had Sharma caught at short third off the last delivery of his opener and Head then taken at mid-off from the first ball of his second over.&nbsp;India's veteran quick Shami has 462 international wickets across three formats, but has fallen off the radar of national selectors despite consistently strong domestic performances. The 35-year-old Shami last played for India in the final of the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy in Dubai.&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;England's Liam Livingstone avoided the hat-trick but soon fell for 14 after skipper Ishan Kishan was bowled for one before Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy hit back. Klaasen top-scored with 62 and Reddy hit 56 off 33 balls as the two put on 116 runs in a counter-attacking stand that gave Hyderabad a fighting chance. But once the two departed, Hyderabad's batting fell apart as fast bowlers Prince Yadav and Avesh Khan finished with two wickets each, providing able support to Shami.

Rishabh Pant (unbeaten 68) and Mohammed Shami’s acute bowling performance saw the visitors grab two points. On the other hand, the star batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan failed to impress as SRH lost their opening home match of the season.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) broke the duck on the points table on Sunday (April 5) as they beat hosts SunRisers Hyderabad by five wickets while playing at the Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Rishabh Pant (unbeaten 68) and Mohammed Shami’s acute bowling performance saw the visitors grab two points. On the other hand, the star batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan failed to impress as SRH lost their opening home match of the season. LSG down SRH in Hyderabad Pace bowler Shami's inspirational opening spell had Hyderabad tottering at 26-4 before the home team reached 156-9 at the Uppal stadium. Lucknow started strongly but wobbled in the middle phase before the left-handed Pant kept calm to steer the team home with one ball to spare for their first win of the season in two matches. Aiden Markram's 45 off 27 balls set up the chase, but Lucknow lost quick wickets, including impact substitute Ayush Badoni, stumped for 12, and Nicholas Pooran, run out for one. Needing nine off the final over, Pant, a wicketkeeper-batter, hit three fours, including the winning boundary off Jaydev Unadkat. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Shami stood out after he took down Hyderabad's dangerous openers Abhishek Sharma, for a duck, and Travis Head, for seven, on successive balls in his first two overs. He had Sharma caught at short third off the last delivery of his opener and Head then taken at mid-off from the first ball of his second over. India's veteran quick Shami has 462 international wickets across three formats, but has fallen off the radar of national selectors despite consistently strong domestic performances. The 35-year-old Shami last played for India in the final of the 2025 ODI Champions Trophy in Dubai. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL England's Liam Livingstone avoided the hat-trick but soon fell for 14 after skipper Ishan Kishan was bowled for one before Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy hit back. Klaasen top-scored with 62 and Reddy hit 56 off 33 balls as the two put on 116 runs in a counter-attacking stand that gave Hyderabad a fighting chance. But once the two departed, Hyderabad's batting fell apart as fast bowlers Prince Yadav and Avesh Khan finished with two wickets each, providing able support to Shami.

Rishabh Pant (unbeaten 68) and Mohammed Shami’s acute bowling performance saw the visitors grab two points. On the other hand, the star batting trio of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan failed to impress as SRH lost their opening home match of the season.

IPL 2026: Shami, Pant fire LSG to first win of season as SRH batters struggle on home turf

From Mohammed Shami to Bhuvneshwar Kumar here is a look at five bowlers with most wickets in Powerplay in IPL since 2023. The list also features the likes of Trent Boult, Mohammed Siraj and Deepak Chahar.

From Mohammed Shami to&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar Kumar here is a look at five bowlers with most wickets in Powerplay in IPL since 2023. The list also features the likes of&nbsp;Trent Boult, Mohammed Siraj and Deepak Chahar.

From Mohammed Shami to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 5 bowlers with most wickets in Powerplay in IPL since 2023

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Chennai Super Kings see Sanju Samson as a future star who could take over as the team’s main face after MS Dhoni. While Samson has had a quiet start, managing only 13 runs across two innings, Pathan feels that he might come good in the big clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Speaking ahead of their high-profile clash, Pathan noted that Samson hasn’t capitalized on favorable batting conditions so far, but expects a turnaround in Bengaluru.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Look, as far as the future is concerned, Chennai have brought in Sanju Samson as a potential face of the team after MS Dhoni. He hasn’t scored runs in the first two matches, even on a pitch where batting has improved," Pathan said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-played-beautifully-adapted-well-dc-coach-ian-bell-hails-sameer-rizvi-1775373924911">'Played beautifully, adapted well': DC coach Ian Bell hails Sameer Rizvi</a>&nbsp;“The next match is in Bengaluru and I expect Sanju Samson to score runs there. If that happens, then Chennai’s thinking of making him the face of the team after MS Dhoni could start taking shape."&nbsp;“I have a gut feeling that Sanju will score in this match," Pathan added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pathan also praised Virat Kohli, highlighting his impressive start to the season. He pointed out Kohli’s high strike rate, energy in the field and good running between the wickets, remarking that the veteran still performs with the intensity of a much younger player.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-ashok-sharma-gt-pacer-who-clocked-154-2-kmph-vs-rr-in-ahmedabad-1775360186122">Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad</a>&nbsp;Pathan concluded by saying that if Samson rises to the occasion for CSK, Kohli is likely to respond in equal measure for RCB.&nbsp;&nbsp;“And then there is Virat Kohli. The way he scored runs in the first match at a strike rate of 182, he doesn’t look like a 37-year-old at all. He is extremely agile in the field and with his running between the wickets, you might get tired, but he will not," Pathan concluded.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5).

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Chennai Super Kings see Sanju Samson as a future star who could take over as the team’s main face after MS Dhoni. While Samson has had a quiet start, managing only 13 runs across two innings, Pathan feels that he might come good in the big clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Speaking ahead of their high-profile clash, Pathan noted that Samson hasn’t capitalized on favorable batting conditions so far, but expects a turnaround in Bengaluru. “Look, as far as the future is concerned, Chennai have brought in Sanju Samson as a potential face of the team after MS Dhoni. He hasn’t scored runs in the first two matches, even on a pitch where batting has improved," Pathan said. Also Read - 'Played beautifully, adapted well': DC coach Ian Bell hails Sameer Rizvi “The next match is in Bengaluru and I expect Sanju Samson to score runs there. If that happens, then Chennai’s thinking of making him the face of the team after MS Dhoni could start taking shape." “I have a gut feeling that Sanju will score in this match," Pathan added. Pathan also praised Virat Kohli, highlighting his impressive start to the season. He pointed out Kohli’s high strike rate, energy in the field and good running between the wickets, remarking that the veteran still performs with the intensity of a much younger player. Also Read - Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad Pathan concluded by saying that if Samson rises to the occasion for CSK, Kohli is likely to respond in equal measure for RCB. “And then there is Virat Kohli. The way he scored runs in the first match at a strike rate of 182, he doesn’t look like a 37-year-old at all. He is extremely agile in the field and with his running between the wickets, you might get tired, but he will not," Pathan concluded.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5).

'I have gut feeling he will score': Former India all-rounder backs Sanju Samson ahead of RCB clash

Delhi Capitals’ rising star Sameer Rizvi continued his impressive form in IPL 2026, delivering a match-winning 90 to guide his side to a comfortable six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Chasing a target of 163 in Delhi on Saturday, the 22-year-old played an aggressive innings, scoring 90 off 51 balls with seven boundaries and seven sixes, marking the third-highest score by an impact player in IPL history. The victory was only Delhi Capitals’ second against Mumbai Indians in their last seven encounters.&nbsp;Speaking after the match, DC assistant coach Ian Bell praised Rizvi’s maturity and said, "He's played beautifully, as I said, he's adapted well, and that's what we spoke about coming in from the last game."&nbsp;Rizvi, in turn, credited the team management for backing him and giving him the freedom to express himself at number four, saying that the clarity and trust from the coaching staff had been crucial to his performances.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-rcb-vs-csk-match-no-11-timing-squad-h2h-more-1775367715776">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs CSK match no 11 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>&nbsp;Bell also highlighted Rizvi’s awareness of conditions and smart shot selection, explaining that the batter judged the surface well and focused on playing straighter shots due to the lower bounce.&nbsp;&nbsp;"A home ground for him, and knowing the conditions really well, but then adapting as well. Good players adapt to different surfaces, and I thought he did that incredibly well today. We knew with the lower bounce how important it was to play straighter rather than going too square, and I think he did that really well," the former England batter said.&nbsp;The young batter also credited Bell and the coaching staff for guiding his approach and said, "He talks a lot about my batting. He tells me what options are possible in every wicket situation. The whole staff is very helpful, and they have given me a lot of freedom."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-ashok-sharma-gt-pacer-who-clocked-154-2-kmph-vs-rr-in-ahmedabad-1775360186122">Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad</a>&nbsp;Bell further pointed to the team’s strong balance, with experienced players supporting emerging talent, noting that the presence of senior figures has created a healthy environment, while Rizvi, for now, continues to grab the spotlight.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Not just the young players, but having the senior players like KL, Axar, Kuldeep around the whole group. We have a lovely blend of experience. Sameer, in particular, obviously, he's supposed to take the headlines at the moment," Bell added.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Sameer Rizvi’s 90 powers Delhi Capitals to six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, claims orange cap

Delhi Capitals’ rising star Sameer Rizvi continued his impressive form in IPL 2026, delivering a match-winning 90 to guide his side to a comfortable six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Chasing a target of 163 in Delhi on Saturday, the 22-year-old played an aggressive innings, scoring 90 off 51 balls with seven boundaries and seven sixes, marking the third-highest score by an impact player in IPL history. The victory was only Delhi Capitals’ second against Mumbai Indians in their last seven encounters. Speaking after the match, DC assistant coach Ian Bell praised Rizvi’s maturity and said, "He's played beautifully, as I said, he's adapted well, and that's what we spoke about coming in from the last game." Rizvi, in turn, credited the team management for backing him and giving him the freedom to express himself at number four, saying that the clarity and trust from the coaching staff had been crucial to his performances. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs CSK match no 11 timing, squad, H2H & more Bell also highlighted Rizvi’s awareness of conditions and smart shot selection, explaining that the batter judged the surface well and focused on playing straighter shots due to the lower bounce. "A home ground for him, and knowing the conditions really well, but then adapting as well. Good players adapt to different surfaces, and I thought he did that incredibly well today. We knew with the lower bounce how important it was to play straighter rather than going too square, and I think he did that really well," the former England batter said. The young batter also credited Bell and the coaching staff for guiding his approach and said, "He talks a lot about my batting. He tells me what options are possible in every wicket situation. The whole staff is very helpful, and they have given me a lot of freedom." Also Read - Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad Bell further pointed to the team’s strong balance, with experienced players supporting emerging talent, noting that the presence of senior figures has created a healthy environment, while Rizvi, for now, continues to grab the spotlight. "Not just the young players, but having the senior players like KL, Axar, Kuldeep around the whole group. We have a lovely blend of experience. Sameer, in particular, obviously, he's supposed to take the headlines at the moment," Bell added. With inputs from agencies

Sameer Rizvi’s 90 powers Delhi Capitals to six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, claims orange cap

'Played beautifully, adapted well': DC coach Ian Bell hails Sameer Rizvi

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5). CSK have played two matches so far, losing both, while RCB have played one match, winning it by six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The defending champions will look to continue their winning momentum, while CSK will aim to bounce back. 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 RCB vs CSK clash in IPL history</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 21 matches and RCB claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result.<h2>What is the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11.<h2>When will the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 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/former-chelsea-and-brazil-midfielder-oscar-announces-retirement-1775363538203">Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar announces retirement</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-ashok-sharma-gt-pacer-who-clocked-154-2-kmph-vs-rr-in-ahmedabad-1775360186122">Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad</a><h2>Squads</h2>Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis and Zakary Foulkes&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh and Satvik Deswal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5). CSK have played two matches so far, losing both, while RCB have played one match, winning it by six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The defending champions will look to continue their winning momentum, while CSK will aim to bounce back. 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 RCB vs CSK clash in IPL history Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 21 matches and RCB claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result. What is the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11. When will the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar announces retirement Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India. Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs CSK IPL 2026 Match No.11 in India. Also Read - Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad Squads Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis and Zakary Foulkes Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kanishk Chouhan, Venkatesh Iyer, Josh Hazlewood, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh and Satvik Deswal

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, 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 RCB vs CSK match no 11 timing, squad, H2H & more

In the 2026 Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma grabbed attention in their clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as the 23-year-old bowled the fastest ball of the season, a 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, highlighting his raw pace. Throughout his spell, Sharma consistently operated above 145 kmph and even breached the 150 kmph mark twice in a single over, surpassing Anrich Nortje’s earlier benchmark of 150.9 kmph. He finished his spell with figures of 1/37, with Shimron Hetmyer as his lone wicket.&nbsp;Despite it being only his second IPL appearance, Sharma has already made a strong impression. On debut, he had touched 149.7 kmph and earned praise from Gujarat captain Shubman Gill, who sees him as a key asset.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-two-bad-innings-don-t-define-him-csk-coach-backs-struggling-sanju-samson-1775281700627">'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson</a><h2>Who is Ashok Sharma?</h2>Ashok Sharma comes from the village of Rampura near Jaipur and his journey to cricket is linked to an emotional family story. He grew up in a modest farming family, where money was limited and his father, Nathulal, could only support one son’s cricket dreams. In a selfless decision, Ashok’s older brother, Akshay Sharma, gave up his own cricket ambitions to let Ashok follow his passion.&nbsp;&nbsp;Akshay stepped away from the sport and focused on farming and his studies, convincing their parents to fully back Ashok’s cricket career, according to media reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-rr-claim-top-spot-after-thriller-vs-gt-dc-move-to-second-with-win-over-mi-1775358365035">IPL 2026 updated points table: RR claim top spot after thriller vs GT; DC move to second with win over MI</a>&nbsp;The journey for the 23-year-old was not easy and after struggling for opportunities at the Under-23 level, Sharma even considered quitting the sport. However, his breakthrough finally came in domestic cricket during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as a standout performer, taking 22 wickets in 10 matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sharma made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings on Mar 31 and immediately lived up to expectations, clocking 149.7 kmph with his very first delivery. He soon picked up his maiden IPL wicket, dismissing Marco Jansen with a back-of-the-hand slower ball and finished the match with figures of 1/31.&nbsp;Although he previously spent time with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals without breaking into the playing XI, Gujarat Titans’ decision to sign him for INR 90 lakh in the 2026 auction is already paying off. Now the quickest bowler in the league, Sharma’s rise is remarkable, especially for someone who once nearly gave up cricket entirely.

Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma bowls the fastest ball of IPL 2026 at 154.2 kmph vs RR, breaking Anrich Nortje’s record and showcasing his rapid rise and raw pace.

In the 2026 Indian Premier League, Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma grabbed attention in their clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, as the 23-year-old bowled the fastest ball of the season, a 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, highlighting his raw pace. Throughout his spell, Sharma consistently operated above 145 kmph and even breached the 150 kmph mark twice in a single over, surpassing Anrich Nortje’s earlier benchmark of 150.9 kmph. He finished his spell with figures of 1/37, with Shimron Hetmyer as his lone wicket. Despite it being only his second IPL appearance, Sharma has already made a strong impression. On debut, he had touched 149.7 kmph and earned praise from Gujarat captain Shubman Gill, who sees him as a key asset. Also Read - 'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson Who is Ashok Sharma? Ashok Sharma comes from the village of Rampura near Jaipur and his journey to cricket is linked to an emotional family story. He grew up in a modest farming family, where money was limited and his father, Nathulal, could only support one son’s cricket dreams. In a selfless decision, Ashok’s older brother, Akshay Sharma, gave up his own cricket ambitions to let Ashok follow his passion. Akshay stepped away from the sport and focused on farming and his studies, convincing their parents to fully back Ashok’s cricket career, according to media reports. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: RR claim top spot after thriller vs GT; DC move to second with win over MI The journey for the 23-year-old was not easy and after struggling for opportunities at the Under-23 level, Sharma even considered quitting the sport. However, his breakthrough finally came in domestic cricket during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as a standout performer, taking 22 wickets in 10 matches. Sharma made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings on Mar 31 and immediately lived up to expectations, clocking 149.7 kmph with his very first delivery. He soon picked up his maiden IPL wicket, dismissing Marco Jansen with a back-of-the-hand slower ball and finished the match with figures of 1/31. Although he previously spent time with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals without breaking into the playing XI, Gujarat Titans’ decision to sign him for INR 90 lakh in the 2026 auction is already paying off. Now the quickest bowler in the league, Sharma’s rise is remarkable, especially for someone who once nearly gave up cricket entirely.

Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma bowls the fastest ball of IPL 2026 at 154.2 kmph vs RR, breaking Anrich Nortje’s record and showcasing his rapid rise and raw pace.

Who is Ashok Sharma? GT pacer who clocked 154.2 kmph vs RR in Ahmedabad

Some major shifts took place in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings after Saturday’s double-header, with Rajasthan Royals climbing to the top and Delhi Capitals moving into second place following their respective victories. In the first match, Delhi Capitals secured a comfortable six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Mumbai posted 162/10 in their 20 overs, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav leading from the front with a steady 51 off 36 balls; Rohit Sharma (35) and Naman Dhir (28) also made useful contributions. For Delhi, Mukesh Kumar claimed two wickets, while Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam and T Natarajan picked up one each.&nbsp;The chase didn’t begin well for Delhi, as KL Rahul was dismissed for just one by Deepak Chahar in the first over. However, Sameer Rizvi turned the game around with an impressive 90 off 51 deliveries and was well supported by Pathum Nissanka, who scored 44 off 30 balls, helping Delhi reach the target in 18.1 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rajasthan-royals-down-gujarat-titans-in-last-over-thriller-to-continue-flawless-run-ravi-bishnoi-1775319178970">IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals down Gujarat Titans in last-over thriller to continue flawless run</a>&nbsp;In the second fixture, Rajasthan Royals edged past Gujarat Titans by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After choosing to bat, Rajasthan posted a strong total of 210/10, with Dhruv Jurel leading the charge with 75 off 42 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a half-century.&nbsp;In chasing, Gujarat openers started aggressively, as Sai Sudharsan and Kumar Kushagra put on 78 runs for the opening stand. Riyan Parag broke the partnership by dismissing Kushagra for 18 and Ravi Bishnoi removed Sudharsan for 73 soon after. Bishnoi then dismantled the middle order, finishing with a four-wicket haul.&nbsp;A late 43-run stand between Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada kept Gujarat in the hunt until the final over, but Tushar Deshpande held his nerve, successfully defending 11 runs to seal Rajasthan’s second straight win.<h2>IPL 2026 points table after DC vs MI and GT vs RR matches</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>InPos</td><td>T</td><td>P</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>Pts</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>RR</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>2.233</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>DC</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>1.17</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>PBKS</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.637</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>RCB</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>2.907</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SRH</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.469</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>MI</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.206</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GT</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.424</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>LSG</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.397</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>KKR</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.964</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>CSK</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.562</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table following Delhi Capitals’ six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals’ six-run victory against Gujarat Titans.

Some major shifts took place in the Indian Premier League 2026 standings after Saturday’s double-header, with Rajasthan Royals climbing to the top and Delhi Capitals moving into second place following their respective victories. In the first match, Delhi Capitals secured a comfortable six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Mumbai posted 162/10 in their 20 overs, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav leading from the front with a steady 51 off 36 balls; Rohit Sharma (35) and Naman Dhir (28) also made useful contributions. For Delhi, Mukesh Kumar claimed two wickets, while Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam and T Natarajan picked up one each. The chase didn’t begin well for Delhi, as KL Rahul was dismissed for just one by Deepak Chahar in the first over. However, Sameer Rizvi turned the game around with an impressive 90 off 51 deliveries and was well supported by Pathum Nissanka, who scored 44 off 30 balls, helping Delhi reach the target in 18.1 overs. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals down Gujarat Titans in last-over thriller to continue flawless run In the second fixture, Rajasthan Royals edged past Gujarat Titans by six runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After choosing to bat, Rajasthan posted a strong total of 210/10, with Dhruv Jurel leading the charge with 75 off 42 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a half-century. In chasing, Gujarat openers started aggressively, as Sai Sudharsan and Kumar Kushagra put on 78 runs for the opening stand. Riyan Parag broke the partnership by dismissing Kushagra for 18 and Ravi Bishnoi removed Sudharsan for 73 soon after. Bishnoi then dismantled the middle order, finishing with a four-wicket haul. A late 43-run stand between Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rabada kept Gujarat in the hunt until the final over, but Tushar Deshpande held his nerve, successfully defending 11 runs to seal Rajasthan’s second straight win. IPL 2026 points table after DC vs MI and GT vs RR matches

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table following Delhi Capitals’ six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals’ six-run victory against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026 updated points table: RR claim top spot after thriller vs GT; DC move to second with win over MI

Rajasthan Royals maintained their perfect record in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (Mar 4) as they won a last-over thriller against hosts Gujarat Titans. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches. &nbsp;<h2>RR win thriller</h2>Spinner Ravi Bishnoi took four wickets but it was Deshpande who held his nerve to deny Gujarat 11 runs in the final over while chasing 211 for victory at their home in Ahmedabad.Deshpande started with a wide to Kagiso Rabada, who hit an unbeaten 23, but soon nailed his yorkers and dismissed Gujarat's stand-in-skipper Rashid Khan, who made 24, on the fifth ball.&nbsp;He gave away just four runs as Rajasthan celebrated their second win to take the top spot from Delhi Capitals, who beat Mumbai Indians in the first match of the day in Delhi.&nbsp;"The discussion was clear, like, you know, we just need to hit one boundary," said Rashid. "And I think Tushar bowled really well. He bowled some exceptional yorkers."&nbsp;Delhi and Punjab Kings have two wins in two matches but Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, are number one in the 10-team table with a better net run-rate. England pace bowler Jofra Archer was equally effective as he bowled the 19th over for just four runs when Gujarat need 15 to win from the last 12 balls.&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;"I took a challenge thinking that let's go full and fast," said Parag on going with two quicks in overs 19 and 20.&nbsp;"It's insane that they (Archer and Tushar) executed as we wanted."&nbsp;Gujarat opener Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 73 and Jos Buttler hit 26 but the batting collapsed after they looked good on 127-2 in 12 overs.&nbsp;Rashid and Rabada then threatened to pull off the chase with late cameos and a 43-run eighth-wicket partnership but it was not to be. Impact substitute Bishnoi, a leg-spinner, took down Sudharsan and struck regular blows to rattle the batting as he went past 200 T20 wickets.&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;Earlier Rajasthan posted a competitive 210-6 after they elected to bat first with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting 75 and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 55. Left-handers Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hit an 18-ball 31, got the team off to a flier with an opening stand of 70 in 6.2 overs.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi, a T20 batting sensation who blasted a 17-ball 52 in his team's opening win, unleashed his power with five fours and one six before leg-spinner Rashid cut short his innings. Jaiswal kept up pace and put on 56 runs with Jurel to strengthen the foundations of the tall total.&nbsp;Rajasthan wobbled with a few wickets including Shimron Hetmyer out for 18 but Jurel took the attack to the opposition with five fours and five sixes in his 42-ball knock, but it was not enough.

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches.  

Rajasthan Royals maintained their perfect record in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (Mar 4) as they won a last-over thriller against hosts Gujarat Titans. Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches. RR win thriller Spinner Ravi Bishnoi took four wickets but it was Deshpande who held his nerve to deny Gujarat 11 runs in the final over while chasing 211 for victory at their home in Ahmedabad. Deshpande started with a wide to Kagiso Rabada, who hit an unbeaten 23, but soon nailed his yorkers and dismissed Gujarat's stand-in-skipper Rashid Khan, who made 24, on the fifth ball. He gave away just four runs as Rajasthan celebrated their second win to take the top spot from Delhi Capitals, who beat Mumbai Indians in the first match of the day in Delhi. "The discussion was clear, like, you know, we just need to hit one boundary," said Rashid. "And I think Tushar bowled really well. He bowled some exceptional yorkers." Delhi and Punjab Kings have two wins in two matches but Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, are number one in the 10-team table with a better net run-rate. England pace bowler Jofra Archer was equally effective as he bowled the 19th over for just four runs when Gujarat need 15 to win from the last 12 balls. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL "I took a challenge thinking that let's go full and fast," said Parag on going with two quicks in overs 19 and 20. "It's insane that they (Archer and Tushar) executed as we wanted." Gujarat opener Sai Sudharsan top-scored with 73 and Jos Buttler hit 26 but the batting collapsed after they looked good on 127-2 in 12 overs. Rashid and Rabada then threatened to pull off the chase with late cameos and a 43-run eighth-wicket partnership but it was not to be. Impact substitute Bishnoi, a leg-spinner, took down Sudharsan and struck regular blows to rattle the batting as he went past 200 T20 wickets. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Earlier Rajasthan posted a competitive 210-6 after they elected to bat first with wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel hitting 75 and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal 55. Left-handers Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who hit an 18-ball 31, got the team off to a flier with an opening stand of 70 in 6.2 overs. Sooryavanshi, a T20 batting sensation who blasted a 17-ball 52 in his team's opening win, unleashed his power with five fours and one six before leg-spinner Rashid cut short his innings. Jaiswal kept up pace and put on 56 runs with Jurel to strengthen the foundations of the tall total. Rajasthan wobbled with a few wickets including Shimron Hetmyer out for 18 but Jurel took the attack to the opposition with five fours and five sixes in his 42-ball knock, but it was not enough.

Playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, showed fight after a middle-order collapse, but could not prevent the six-run defeat. The win means Gujarat have lost both their matches so far, while Rajasthan have a flawless record of two wins in two matches. &nbsp;

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals down Gujarat Titans in last-over thriller to continue flawless run

From Chennai Super Kings to Delhi Capitals here is a list of five teams with most wins vs Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The list contains the likes of Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Benglauru and Rajasthan Royals.

From Chennai Super Kings to Delhi Capitals here is a list of five teams with most wins vs Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The list contains the likes of Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Benglauru and Rajasthan Royals.

From Chennai Super Kings to Delhi Capitals, 5 teams with most wins vs Mumbai Indians in IPL

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