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Delhi Capitals continued their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they defeated five-time winners Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the season on Saturday (April 4). Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sameer Rizvi was the star of the show yet again for Delhi as he scored 90 off 52 deliveries. This came after he had helped Delhi beat Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, where he scored 70 runs.<h2>Rizvi downs Mumbai Indians</h2>Chasing 163 for victory, Delhi rode on Rizvi's 51-ball knock laced with seven fours and seven sixes to achieve the target with 11 balls to spare at their home Arun Jaitley Stadium. It was 22-year-old Rizvi's third successive half-century in the T20 tournament after his unbeaten 70 in the opener and a fifty to close last year's IPL. Delhi, led by Axar Patel, took top spot in the 10-team IPL table to edge out Punjab Kings, who also have two wins in two matches.&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;Delhi slipped to 7-2, including opener KL Rahul out for one, before Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, who made 44, put on a 66-run stand with the swashbuckling Rizvi. Nissanka departed in the 10th over, but Rizvi, who came in as an impact substitute in the chase, stood firm and put on another key stand of 78 with David Miller, who hit the winning four in his unbeaten 21.&nbsp;Rizvi departed in the 17th over, denied a century by South Africa pace bowler Corbin Bosch, with the batter walking back to a thunderous applause from the home crowd. Five-time winners Mumbai, who were without skipper Hardik Pandya, who was ill, lost the toss and were put into bat, posting 162-6 with stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav top-scoring with 51.&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;Delhi's medium-pace bowler Mukesh Kumar did the early damage with his twin strikes in one over, including opener Ryan Rickelton for nine and Tilak Varma for a duck. Rohit Sharma made 35, but it was India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar and Naman Dhir (28) who enabled Mumbai to post a decent total.

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sameer Rizvi was the star of the show yet again for Delhi as he scored 90 off 52 deliveries. This came after he had helped Delhi beat Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, where he scored 70 runs.

Delhi Capitals continued their perfect start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they defeated five-time winners Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the season on Saturday (April 4). Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sameer Rizvi was the star of the show yet again for Delhi as he scored 90 off 52 deliveries. This came after he had helped Delhi beat Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, where he scored 70 runs. Rizvi downs Mumbai Indians Chasing 163 for victory, Delhi rode on Rizvi's 51-ball knock laced with seven fours and seven sixes to achieve the target with 11 balls to spare at their home Arun Jaitley Stadium. It was 22-year-old Rizvi's third successive half-century in the T20 tournament after his unbeaten 70 in the opener and a fifty to close last year's IPL. Delhi, led by Axar Patel, took top spot in the 10-team IPL table to edge out Punjab Kings, who also have two wins in two matches. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Delhi slipped to 7-2, including opener KL Rahul out for one, before Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka, who made 44, put on a 66-run stand with the swashbuckling Rizvi. Nissanka departed in the 10th over, but Rizvi, who came in as an impact substitute in the chase, stood firm and put on another key stand of 78 with David Miller, who hit the winning four in his unbeaten 21. Rizvi departed in the 17th over, denied a century by South Africa pace bowler Corbin Bosch, with the batter walking back to a thunderous applause from the home crowd. Five-time winners Mumbai, who were without skipper Hardik Pandya, who was ill, lost the toss and were put into bat, posting 162-6 with stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav top-scoring with 51. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Delhi's medium-pace bowler Mukesh Kumar did the early damage with his twin strikes in one over, including opener Ryan Rickelton for nine and Tilak Varma for a duck. Rohit Sharma made 35, but it was India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar and Naman Dhir (28) who enabled Mumbai to post a decent total.

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sameer Rizvi was the star of the show yet again for Delhi as he scored 90 off 52 deliveries. This came after he had helped Delhi beat Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday, where he scored 70 runs.

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi stellar show sees Delhi continue perfect run, beat Mumbai in one-sided contest

From Deepak Chahar to Trent Boult here is a list of five bowlers with most wickets in the first over in IPL history. The elite list also features the likes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Praveen Kumar and Sandeep Sharma. 

From Deepak Chahar to Trent Boult here is a list of five bowlers with most wickets in the first over in IPL history. The elite list also features the likes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Praveen Kumar and Sandeep Sharma.&nbsp;

From Deepak Chahar to Trent Boult, 5 bowlers with most wickets in the first over in IPL

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From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli here is a list of five batters with most sixes vs an opponent in IPL history. The elite list also sees the like of MS Dhoni and Chris Gayle who have dominated IPL over the years.

From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 batters with most sixes vs an opponent in IPL

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya missed the team’s second IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 4) due to illness. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav led the side at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Speaking at the toss, India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain confirmed that Hardik was unfit to play.&nbsp;“He’s (Hardik) not well. Just getting into his shoes today," Surya said during the toss.&nbsp;This isn’t the first time Suryakumar has captained Mumbai Indians; he had earlier led the side in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders and also in their opening game of the 2025 season when Hardik served a one-match suspension.&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>&nbsp;Mumbai made a few changes to their lineup for this away fixture, as Deepak Chahar was brought into the playing XI to replace Hardik. Meanwhile, Trent Boult and Allah Ghazanfar were left out for tactical reasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;Corbin Bosch returned to the side in place of Boult, while Mitchell Santner came in for Ghazanfar after missing the season opener due to a delayed arrival.&nbsp;Mayank Markande, who bowled one over for MI in their IPL 2026 match against KKR on Sunday, was named among the impact player options along with Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-did-bcci-penalise-entire-punjab-kings-xi-including-impact-sub-after-csk-win-check-details-1775276298873">Why did BCCI penalise entire PBKS XI, including impact sub, after CSK win?</a>&nbsp;Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, went unchanged, sticking with the same lineup that secured a win over Lucknow Super Giants earlier in the week.<h3>Playing XIs</h3>Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp;Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar

In Hardik's absence, Suryakumar Yadav is leading Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 4).

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya missed the team’s second IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 4) due to illness. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav led the side at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Speaking at the toss, India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain confirmed that Hardik was unfit to play. “He’s (Hardik) not well. Just getting into his shoes today," Surya said during the toss. This isn’t the first time Suryakumar has captained Mumbai Indians; he had earlier led the side in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders and also in their opening game of the 2025 season when Hardik served a one-match suspension. Also Read - 'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson Mumbai made a few changes to their lineup for this away fixture, as Deepak Chahar was brought into the playing XI to replace Hardik. Meanwhile, Trent Boult and Allah Ghazanfar were left out for tactical reasons. Corbin Bosch returned to the side in place of Boult, while Mitchell Santner came in for Ghazanfar after missing the season opener due to a delayed arrival. Mayank Markande, who bowled one over for MI in their IPL 2026 match against KKR on Sunday, was named among the impact player options along with Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult and Ashwani Kumar. Also Read - Why did BCCI penalise entire PBKS XI, including impact sub, after CSK win? Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, went unchanged, sticking with the same lineup that secured a win over Lucknow Super Giants earlier in the week. Playing XIs Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar

In Hardik's absence, Suryakumar Yadav is leading Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 4).

IPL 2026: Why Hardik Pandya is missing from Mumbai Indians’ clash against Delhi Capitals?

India opener Sanju Samson’s poor performances for Chennai Super Kings have come under early scrutiny, but head coach Stephen Fleming has expressed confidence in the star batter’s ability to bounce back. After two low scores to start IPL 2026, Fleming emphasised that Samson’s talent remains unquestioned and a return to form is only a matter of time. Samson’s move from Rajasthan Royals came with high expectations, particularly as CSK enter a new phase and the 31-year-old had recently won the Player of the Tournament award during India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph. However, scores of six and seven in his first two matches have raised questions about his form.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following CSK’s loss to Punjab Kings, Fleming downplayed the concerns and called for patience, highlighting that consistent performances would come with time.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-did-bcci-penalise-entire-punjab-kings-xi-including-impact-sub-after-csk-win-check-details-1775276298873">Why did BCCI penalise entire Punjab Kings XI, including impact sub, after CSK win? Check details</a>&nbsp;"He is not going to score every time. It's T20 cricket, and he just nicked one today. But he is in good form. He is training well. And when he gets going, he is often a match-winner. So, two innings don't define an area of concern," Fleming told the reporters after the match.&nbsp;According to some reports, Samson’s record at Chennai’s home ground has not been impressive. In six IPL innings there, he has scored just 66 runs at an average of 11, with a strike rate of 100.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/peru-football-derby-incident-leaves-one-dead-47-injured-health-minister-1775272726623">Peru football derby incident leaves one dead, 47 injured: Health minister</a> Samson's average at Chepauk is also his lowest at any IPL venue (min. 5 innings). With 6 games still to come this season, CSK will be hoping he turns this around. The five-time IPL champions have been going through a lean phase in the IPL. After finishing at the bottom of the points table last year, they have lost both their opening fixtures and will now lock horns with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday (Apr 5).&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-octane IPL 2026 clash at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5).

India opener Sanju Samson’s poor performances for Chennai Super Kings have come under early scrutiny, but head coach Stephen Fleming has expressed confidence in the star batter’s ability to bounce back. After two low scores to start IPL 2026, Fleming emphasised that Samson’s talent remains unquestioned and a return to form is only a matter of time. Samson’s move from Rajasthan Royals came with high expectations, particularly as CSK enter a new phase and the 31-year-old had recently won the Player of the Tournament award during India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph. However, scores of six and seven in his first two matches have raised questions about his form. Following CSK’s loss to Punjab Kings, Fleming downplayed the concerns and called for patience, highlighting that consistent performances would come with time. Also Read - Why did BCCI penalise entire Punjab Kings XI, including impact sub, after CSK win? Check details "He is not going to score every time. It's T20 cricket, and he just nicked one today. But he is in good form. He is training well. And when he gets going, he is often a match-winner. So, two innings don't define an area of concern," Fleming told the reporters after the match. According to some reports, Samson’s record at Chennai’s home ground has not been impressive. In six IPL innings there, he has scored just 66 runs at an average of 11, with a strike rate of 100. Also Read - Peru football derby incident leaves one dead, 47 injured: Health minister Samson's average at Chepauk is also his lowest at any IPL venue (min. 5 innings). With 6 games still to come this season, CSK will be hoping he turns this around. The five-time IPL champions have been going through a lean phase in the IPL. After finishing at the bottom of the points table last year, they have lost both their opening fixtures and will now lock horns with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday (Apr 5). With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-octane IPL 2026 clash at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5).

'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their first home match of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5). SRH have played two matches so far, winning one and losing one, while LSG have played only once, suffering a six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals. Both teams will be eager to build momentum with a win in the upcoming matches. 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 SRH vs LSG clash in IPL history</h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with LSG winning four matches and SRH claiming victory in two encounters.<h2>What is the venue for the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10?</h2>The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will be the venue for the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10.<h2>When will the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10?</h2>The SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-did-bcci-penalise-entire-punjab-kings-xi-including-impact-sub-after-csk-win-check-details-1775276298873">Why did BCCI penalise entire PBKS XI, including impact sub, after CSK win?</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10 in India.&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>Squads</h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain and Brydon Carse&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mukul Choudhary, Mohsin Khan, Naman Tiwari, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav and Arjun Tendulkar

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their first home match of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5). SRH have played two matches so far, winning one and losing one, while LSG have played only once, suffering a six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals. Both teams will be eager to build momentum with a win in the upcoming matches. 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 SRH vs LSG clash in IPL history Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with LSG winning four matches and SRH claiming victory in two encounters. What is the venue for the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10? The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad will be the venue for the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10. When will the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10? The SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Why did BCCI penalise entire PBKS XI, including impact sub, after CSK win? Which channel will broadcast the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10 in India. Which platform will live-stream the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the SRH vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.10 in India. Also Read - 'Two bad innings don’t define him': CSK coach backs struggling Sanju Samson Squads Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain and Brydon Carse Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Mukul Choudhary, Mohsin Khan, Naman Tiwari, Manimaran Siddharth, Prince Yadav and Arjun Tendulkar

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

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Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has been penalised INR 24 lakh ($25,812) after his team was found guilty of a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Friday (Apr 3) at MA Chidambaram Stadium. This marked PBKS’ second such offence this season under the IPL Code of Conduct. Under Article 2.22, the punishment extended beyond the captain, as every member of the playing XI, including impact sub Priyansh Arya, was fined INR 6 lakh or 25% of their match fee (whichever is lower). Despite the off-field fine, PBKS delivered a clinical performance on the field, easily chasing a challenging 210-run target and winning the match comfortably by five wickets.<h2>Will skipper Shreyas Iyer face a ban?</h2>Even though this was Punjab’s second slow over-rate violation, Iyer will not face a ban if the team commits another breach in the upcoming matches. This is due to a rule revision introduced ahead of IPL 2025, which removed the earlier provision of a one-match suspension for captains after three offences in a season. Under the revised rules, penalties are now limited to fines and in-game field restrictions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/peru-football-derby-incident-leaves-one-dead-47-injured-health-minister-1775272726623">Peru football derby incident leaves one dead, 47 injured: Health minister</a>&nbsp;Additionally, the IPL has implemented a demerit points system aligned with ICC regulations. Under this system, any disciplinary action results in points being added to a player’s record, which remain valid for 36 months. Accumulating points over time can still lead to suspensions, making discipline a longer-term concern rather than an immediate one.<h2>How PBKS outplayed CSK</h2>Opting to bat first, CSK posted a competitive 209/5 in 20 overs. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as Sanju Samson was dismissed for just seven runs by Xavier Bartlett early on. Following this setback, Ayush Mhatre and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the innings with a solid 96-run partnership for the second wicket.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-punjab-kings-stay-unbeaten-climb-to-top-after-csk-clash-1775270910433">IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS stay unbeaten, climb to top after CSK clash</a>&nbsp;After them, Sarfaraz Khan then maintained the momentum with a quickfire 32 off 12 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed an unbeaten 45 off 27 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chasing 210, PBKS got off to an explosive start as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh put on a strong 60-run stand in the first four overs. Chennai Super Kings fought back, with Matt Henry dismissing Arya, while Prabhsimran was run out.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cooper Connolly then steadied the innings with a 36 off 22 balls to keep the chase on track, before skipper Shreyas Iyer anchored it with a fine half-century. In the end, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis ensured PBKS crossed the finish line comfortably, sealing the win with eight balls to spare.

Despite the off-field fine, PBKS delivered a clinical performance on the field, easily chasing a challenging 210-run target and winning the match comfortably by five wickets.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has been penalised INR 24 lakh ($25,812) after his team was found guilty of a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Friday (Apr 3) at MA Chidambaram Stadium. This marked PBKS’ second such offence this season under the IPL Code of Conduct. Under Article 2.22, the punishment extended beyond the captain, as every member of the playing XI, including impact sub Priyansh Arya, was fined INR 6 lakh or 25% of their match fee (whichever is lower). Despite the off-field fine, PBKS delivered a clinical performance on the field, easily chasing a challenging 210-run target and winning the match comfortably by five wickets. Will skipper Shreyas Iyer face a ban? Even though this was Punjab’s second slow over-rate violation, Iyer will not face a ban if the team commits another breach in the upcoming matches. This is due to a rule revision introduced ahead of IPL 2025, which removed the earlier provision of a one-match suspension for captains after three offences in a season. Under the revised rules, penalties are now limited to fines and in-game field restrictions. Also Read - Peru football derby incident leaves one dead, 47 injured: Health minister Additionally, the IPL has implemented a demerit points system aligned with ICC regulations. Under this system, any disciplinary action results in points being added to a player’s record, which remain valid for 36 months. Accumulating points over time can still lead to suspensions, making discipline a longer-term concern rather than an immediate one. How PBKS outplayed CSK Opting to bat first, CSK posted a competitive 209/5 in 20 overs. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as Sanju Samson was dismissed for just seven runs by Xavier Bartlett early on. Following this setback, Ayush Mhatre and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the innings with a solid 96-run partnership for the second wicket. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS stay unbeaten, climb to top after CSK clash After them, Sarfaraz Khan then maintained the momentum with a quickfire 32 off 12 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed an unbeaten 45 off 27 balls. Chasing 210, PBKS got off to an explosive start as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh put on a strong 60-run stand in the first four overs. Chennai Super Kings fought back, with Matt Henry dismissing Arya, while Prabhsimran was run out. Cooper Connolly then steadied the innings with a 36 off 22 balls to keep the chase on track, before skipper Shreyas Iyer anchored it with a fine half-century. In the end, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis ensured PBKS crossed the finish line comfortably, sealing the win with eight balls to spare.

Despite the off-field fine, PBKS delivered a clinical performance on the field, easily chasing a challenging 210-run target and winning the match comfortably by five wickets.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 standings after a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Apr 3). Meanwhile, CSK slipped to the bottom of the table, marking their second consecutive defeat this season. Opting to bat first, CSK posted a competitive 209/5 in 20 overs. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as Sanju Samson was dismissed for just seven runs by Xavier Bartlett early on. Following this setback, Ayush Mhatre and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the innings with a solid 96-run partnership for the second wicket.&nbsp;PBKS fought back in the middle overs, removing both set batters in quick succession. Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Gaikwad for 28, while Vijaykumar Vyshak sent Mhatre back after a well-made 73. Sarfaraz Khan then maintained the momentum with a quickfire 32 off 12 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed an unbeaten 45 off 27 balls.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gennaro-gattuso-officially-steps-down-as-italy-national-team-coach-after-failure-to-reach-2026-fifa-world-cup-1775236877873">Gennaro Gattuso officially steps down as Italy national team coach after failure to reach 2026 FIFA World Cup</a>&nbsp;Chasing 210, PBKS got off to an explosive start as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh put on a strong 60-run stand in the first four overs. Chennai Super Kings fought back, with Matt Henry dismissing Arya for 39, while Prabhsimran was run out after scoring 43.&nbsp;Cooper Connolly then steadied the innings with a 36 off 22 balls to keep the chase on track, before skipper Shreyas Iyer anchored it with a fine half-century. Although CSK picked up a couple of late wickets through Anshul Kamboj and Henry, still Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis ensured PBKS crossed the finish line comfortably, sealing the win with eight balls to spare.<h2>IPL 2026 points table after CSK vs PBKS match</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>Points</td><td>Net Run Rate (NRR)</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.637</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>4.171</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>2.907</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Delhi Capitals (DC)</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>1.397</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Mumbai Indians (MI)</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.687</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.469</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans (GT)</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.509</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants (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>Kolkata Knight Riders (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>Chennai Super Kings (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 after Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 standings after a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday (Apr 3). Meanwhile, CSK slipped to the bottom of the table, marking their second consecutive defeat this season. Opting to bat first, CSK posted a competitive 209/5 in 20 overs. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as Sanju Samson was dismissed for just seven runs by Xavier Bartlett early on. Following this setback, Ayush Mhatre and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the innings with a solid 96-run partnership for the second wicket. PBKS fought back in the middle overs, removing both set batters in quick succession. Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed Gaikwad for 28, while Vijaykumar Vyshak sent Mhatre back after a well-made 73. Sarfaraz Khan then maintained the momentum with a quickfire 32 off 12 balls, while Shivam Dube contributed an unbeaten 45 off 27 balls. Also Read - Gennaro Gattuso officially steps down as Italy national team coach after failure to reach 2026 FIFA World Cup Chasing 210, PBKS got off to an explosive start as Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh put on a strong 60-run stand in the first four overs. Chennai Super Kings fought back, with Matt Henry dismissing Arya for 39, while Prabhsimran was run out after scoring 43. Cooper Connolly then steadied the innings with a 36 off 22 balls to keep the chase on track, before skipper Shreyas Iyer anchored it with a fine half-century. Although CSK picked up a couple of late wickets through Anshul Kamboj and Henry, still Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis ensured PBKS crossed the finish line comfortably, sealing the win with eight balls to spare. IPL 2026 points table after CSK vs PBKS match

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026 updated points table: Punjab Kings stay unbeaten, climb to top after CSK clash

Punjab Kings took top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings after registering consecutive wins after beating Chennai Super Kings. Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, PBKS defeated CSK by five wickets in their first home match of the season. Shreyas Iyer (50), Prabhsimran Singh (43) and other batters helped PBKS continue their flawless record as they came in handy in the first away assignment of the season.<h2>PBKS continue fine form</h2>Put in, Chennai overcame the second-over dismissal of Sanju Samson, caught behind off Xavier Bartlett, to post a competitive 209-5 on a good batting strip at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Punjab responded with 210-5, a record-extending ninth time they had successfully chased a target in excess of 200 in the IPL.&nbsp;Ayush Mhatre, India’s under-19 World Cup-winning captain, provided the early momentum for Chennai with a blazing 73 off 43 deliveries, Sarfaraz Khan bossed the middle overs with a 12-ball 32 and the final kick came from Shivam Dube, 14 from 14 at one stage before finishing unbeaten on 45 off 27.&nbsp;Mhatre took five deliveries to get off the mark but once he found his bearings, he peppered the ground with a bouquet of delectable fours and powerful sixes. Fortunate to be dropped on 59 and 67, both times off seasoned leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who surprisingly bowled only three overs, he otherwise hardly put a foot wrong while dominating a second-wicket stand of 96 with his captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad.&nbsp;Punjab fought back with the wickets of Gaikwad, Mhatre and Kartik Sharma in quick succession but Sarfaraz uncorked a cheeky cameo and Dube cut loose towards the end, largely responsible for 64 runs flowing off the last five overs. Fresh off a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans, Punjab attacked the target furiously through Priyansh Arya, the left-handed opener who unleashed a flurry of fours and sixes.&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;Prabhsimran Singh too played his part in an opening stand worth 61, though it was Arya who bossed the early exchanges while smashing three fours and four sixes in an 11-ball 39. Punjab continued to string together useful partnerships. Prabhsimran and Cooper Connolly put on 34 for the second wicket, after which Connolly helped Shreyas add 32, but when the Australian was caught off an Anshul Kamboj full toss, Punjab still needed 83 off 49 deliveries.&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;That was the cue for Shreyas to announce himself. The captain picked off leg-spinner Rahul Chahar for two sixes in the 13th over and followed it up with a four and six off New Zealand pacer Matt Henry in the 15th to bring up his fifty in just 26 deliveries. Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh steered Punjab home with eight balls to spare, consigning Chennai to a second successive defeat.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, PBKS defeated CSK by five wickets in their first home match of the season. Shreyas Iyer (50), Prabhsimran Singh (43) and other batters helped PBKS continue their flawless record as they came in handy in the first away assignment of the season.

Punjab Kings took top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings after registering consecutive wins after beating Chennai Super Kings. Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, PBKS defeated CSK by five wickets in their first home match of the season. Shreyas Iyer (50), Prabhsimran Singh (43) and other batters helped PBKS continue their flawless record as they came in handy in the first away assignment of the season. PBKS continue fine form Put in, Chennai overcame the second-over dismissal of Sanju Samson, caught behind off Xavier Bartlett, to post a competitive 209-5 on a good batting strip at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Punjab responded with 210-5, a record-extending ninth time they had successfully chased a target in excess of 200 in the IPL. Ayush Mhatre, India’s under-19 World Cup-winning captain, provided the early momentum for Chennai with a blazing 73 off 43 deliveries, Sarfaraz Khan bossed the middle overs with a 12-ball 32 and the final kick came from Shivam Dube, 14 from 14 at one stage before finishing unbeaten on 45 off 27. Mhatre took five deliveries to get off the mark but once he found his bearings, he peppered the ground with a bouquet of delectable fours and powerful sixes. Fortunate to be dropped on 59 and 67, both times off seasoned leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who surprisingly bowled only three overs, he otherwise hardly put a foot wrong while dominating a second-wicket stand of 96 with his captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad. Punjab fought back with the wickets of Gaikwad, Mhatre and Kartik Sharma in quick succession but Sarfaraz uncorked a cheeky cameo and Dube cut loose towards the end, largely responsible for 64 runs flowing off the last five overs. Fresh off a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans, Punjab attacked the target furiously through Priyansh Arya, the left-handed opener who unleashed a flurry of fours and sixes. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Prabhsimran Singh too played his part in an opening stand worth 61, though it was Arya who bossed the early exchanges while smashing three fours and four sixes in an 11-ball 39. Punjab continued to string together useful partnerships. Prabhsimran and Cooper Connolly put on 34 for the second wicket, after which Connolly helped Shreyas add 32, but when the Australian was caught off an Anshul Kamboj full toss, Punjab still needed 83 off 49 deliveries. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL That was the cue for Shreyas to announce himself. The captain picked off leg-spinner Rahul Chahar for two sixes in the 13th over and followed it up with a four and six off New Zealand pacer Matt Henry in the 15th to bring up his fifty in just 26 deliveries. Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh steered Punjab home with eight balls to spare, consigning Chennai to a second successive defeat.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, PBKS defeated CSK by five wickets in their first home match of the season. Shreyas Iyer (50), Prabhsimran Singh (43) and other batters helped PBKS continue their flawless record as they came in handy in the first away assignment of the season.

IPL 2026: Batters shine for Punjab to continue fine form, Chennai suffer back-to-back defeats

&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a brilliant start to their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they defeated Rajasthan Royals in the first match. Now with added confidence, RCB star Jitesh Sharma has backed his side to dominate and defend the IPL title they won in 2025. The star wicketkeeper-batter also spoke on missing out on the Indian squad during the T20 World Cup 2026, where the Men in Blue won the tournament.<h2>Jitesh clears intent for RCB</h2>“This is not a one-year thing. We are here to dominate. I want to prove that what happened last season was not a one-off. Winning the first trophy for RCB was a magical feeling. The greatest satisfaction was knowing that I had contributed to it. That is a moment I will always be proud of,” Jitesh said on the RCB podcast.&nbsp;Jitesh credited Dinesh Karthik for helping shape his growth over the past year. He added that Karthik also encouraged him to step away briefly and recover emotionally.&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;“A lot of the credit for my growth goes to DK 'anna'. He helped me understand my game better, use my strengths properly and improve mentally. DK asked me to take a break, put the bat away for a while and spend time with my family and friends. That helped me reset.”&nbsp;On missing out on the India selection, he said the larger ambition remains unchanged.“Playing for India is still the ultimate goal. I felt I did my part, so I have no regrets. Now it is about staying ready and finding the next opportunity.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>RCB take on CSK</h2>RCB are next in action on Sunday when they face five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK lost their opening match against Rajasthan Royals, while RCB got the better of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match. A win for RCB will see them establish a good start in command of a Playoff place.

Now with added confidence after CSK win, RCB star Jitesh Sharma has backed his side to dominate and defend the IPL title they won in 2025. The

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a brilliant start to their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they defeated Rajasthan Royals in the first match. Now with added confidence, RCB star Jitesh Sharma has backed his side to dominate and defend the IPL title they won in 2025. The star wicketkeeper-batter also spoke on missing out on the Indian squad during the T20 World Cup 2026, where the Men in Blue won the tournament. Jitesh clears intent for RCB “This is not a one-year thing. We are here to dominate. I want to prove that what happened last season was not a one-off. Winning the first trophy for RCB was a magical feeling. The greatest satisfaction was knowing that I had contributed to it. That is a moment I will always be proud of,” Jitesh said on the RCB podcast. Jitesh credited Dinesh Karthik for helping shape his growth over the past year. He added that Karthik also encouraged him to step away briefly and recover emotionally. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “A lot of the credit for my growth goes to DK 'anna'. He helped me understand my game better, use my strengths properly and improve mentally. DK asked me to take a break, put the bat away for a while and spend time with my family and friends. That helped me reset.” On missing out on the India selection, he said the larger ambition remains unchanged. “Playing for India is still the ultimate goal. I felt I did my part, so I have no regrets. Now it is about staying ready and finding the next opportunity.” ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL RCB take on CSK RCB are next in action on Sunday when they face five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK lost their opening match against Rajasthan Royals, while RCB got the better of SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match. A win for RCB will see them establish a good start in command of a Playoff place.

Now with added confidence after CSK win, RCB star Jitesh Sharma has backed his side to dominate and defend the IPL title they won in 2025. The

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Mumbai Indians are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their second group-stage match of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Apr 4). Head coach Mahela Jayawardene emphasised that playing away from home in the IPL is never easy, as every host team presents a tough challenge. Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Jayawardene noted that Delhi will also be playing their first match at this venue this season, so the conditions should be similar for both teams.&nbsp;"It should be a good match. They are a very good team. In IPL, every home team is a challenge. First game for them here as well, so that's probably a slight advantage for us," said Jayawardene during the press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-when-can-arsenal-finally-end-their-22-year-title-drought-1775218857625">Premier League: When can Arsenal finally end their 22-year title drought?</a>&nbsp;Mumbai Indians come into the game with confidence after a remarkable win over Kolkata Knight Riders, where they successfully chased down a huge target of 221. Notably, this marks the first time in 14 years, since the 2012 season, that Mumbai has opened their campaign with a victory.&nbsp;MI registered a dominant six-wicket victory over KKR. Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma helped the Mumbai Indians secure their biggest run-chase in IPL history. The chase required something special and Mumbai's openers delivered exactly that. Rohit Sharma (78 runs off 38 balls), along with Rickelton (81 runs off 41 balls), dismantled the KKR bowling attack, as the duo added a century stand.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-not-even-one-bowler-who-former-india-cricketer-on-kkr-s-second-ipl-2026-defeat-1775208593741">‘Not even one bowler…’: Former India cricketer on KKR’s second IPL 2026 defeat</a> Jayawardene als stressed the need to focus on playing the best cricket and sticking to the strength of the team. "We are still trying to stick to our strengths, and that's what we have been doing. We have to see things differently, as per the conditions. We'll prepare the best we can. We respect every opponent, and we will try to play our best cricket," said Jayawardene.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-octane IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Apr 4).

Mumbai Indians are set to take on Delhi Capitals in their second group-stage match of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Apr 4). Head coach Mahela Jayawardene emphasised that playing away from home in the IPL is never easy, as every host team presents a tough challenge. Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Jayawardene noted that Delhi will also be playing their first match at this venue this season, so the conditions should be similar for both teams. "It should be a good match. They are a very good team. In IPL, every home team is a challenge. First game for them here as well, so that's probably a slight advantage for us," said Jayawardene during the press conference. Also Read - Premier League: When can Arsenal finally end their 22-year title drought? Mumbai Indians come into the game with confidence after a remarkable win over Kolkata Knight Riders, where they successfully chased down a huge target of 221. Notably, this marks the first time in 14 years, since the 2012 season, that Mumbai has opened their campaign with a victory. MI registered a dominant six-wicket victory over KKR. Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma helped the Mumbai Indians secure their biggest run-chase in IPL history. The chase required something special and Mumbai's openers delivered exactly that. Rohit Sharma (78 runs off 38 balls), along with Rickelton (81 runs off 41 balls), dismantled the KKR bowling attack, as the duo added a century stand. Also Read - ‘Not even one bowler…’: Former India cricketer on KKR’s second IPL 2026 defeat Jayawardene als stressed the need to focus on playing the best cricket and sticking to the strength of the team. "We are still trying to stick to our strengths, and that's what we have been doing. We have to see things differently, as per the conditions. We'll prepare the best we can. We respect every opponent, and we will try to play our best cricket," said Jayawardene. With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-octane IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Apr 4).

IPL 2026 | 'Every home team is a challenge': MI coach Mahela Jayawardene ahead of DC clash

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first home game of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Apr 4). Both teams began their campaigns with victories and will be looking to build on that momentum in the upcoming matches of the tournament. Ahead of the clash, here’s all you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head record and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the DC vs MI clash in IPL history</h2>Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have clashed 37 times in the Indian Premier League, with MI winning 21 matches and DC claiming victory in 16 encounters.<h2>What is the venue for the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8?</h2>The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will be the venue for the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8.<h2>When will the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8?</h2>The DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/puka-nacua-lawsuit-attorney-says-rams-wr-entered-rehab-for-personal-growth-prior-to-anti-semitic-charges-1775194357459">Puka Nacua Lawsuit: Attorney says Rams WR entered rehab for ‘personal growth’ prior to anti-semitic charges</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-most-inaccessible-to-date-fifa-raises-final-ticket-prices-to-10-990-from-1-600-in-2022-1775189226291">FIFA raises top 2026 WC final ticket prices to $10,990 from $1,600 in 2022</a><h2>Squads</h2>Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, David Miller, Auqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, T Natarajan, Madhav Tiwari, Karun Nair and Sahil Parakh&nbsp;Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar and Raghu Sharma

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first home game of IPL 2026 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Apr 4). Both teams began their campaigns with victories and will be looking to build on that momentum in the upcoming matches of the tournament. Ahead of the clash, here’s all you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head record and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the DC vs MI clash in IPL history Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have clashed 37 times in the Indian Premier League, with MI winning 21 matches and DC claiming victory in 16 encounters. What is the venue for the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8? The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will be the venue for the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8. When will the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8? The DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Puka Nacua Lawsuit: Attorney says Rams WR entered rehab for ‘personal growth’ prior to anti-semitic charges Which channel will broadcast the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8 in India. Which platform will live-stream the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the DC vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.8 in India. Also Read - FIFA raises top 2026 WC final ticket prices to $10,990 from $1,600 in 2022 Squads Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, David Miller, Auqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, T Natarajan, Madhav Tiwari, Karun Nair and Sahil Parakh Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar and Raghu Sharma

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, 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 DC vs MI match no 8 timing, squad, H2H & more

Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin strongly criticised Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following their heavy 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday (Apr 2). Chasing a huge total of 227, KKR were bowled out for 161 in just 16 overs. Reflecting on their performance, Ashwin highlighted a major concern, saying the biggest issue is their bowling, as the team doesn’t have even one bowler they can trust to deliver a full four overs effectively.&nbsp;"KKR are going to have a lot of problems this season. Forget about their batting bowling and all of that. The way they played this game and the last game, I think that they don't have one bowler who they can bank on for four overs. Many times you have one or two weak links whom you look to support, but you don't have even one bowler who can guarantee you four overs," said Ashwin on 'Ash ki Baat'.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-two-matches-done-how-has-andre-russell-fared-as-kkr-s-power-coach-1775211435695">IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach?</a>&nbsp;Ashwin also noted that Varun Chakaravarthy appears to be low on confidence, conceding too many runs without picking up wickets. The 39-year-old advised him to work on his practice methods, try new approaches and focus on improving his skills to get through this phase.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/puka-nacua-lawsuit-attorney-says-rams-wr-entered-rehab-for-personal-growth-prior-to-anti-semitic-charges-1775194357459">NFL record-breaker WR Nacua enters rehab for ‘personal growth’ amid legal battle</a>&nbsp;"What happens with a bowler, when they get hit a lot, this is a time for Varun that he has never seen before. This is a massive blow for him. When I look at him, I feel his confidence is very low. If you are under so much pressure, there are methods to improve your practice. I feel he needs to take some time. He has to increase his hand speed and try all this in the nets. You cannot just go to the nets and do spot bowling on your own. This stage comes to everyone, where bowlers will pick you easily and even score runs. The game is pushing you to find a method and move forward. He will have to find answers," he explained.&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will next face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday (Apr 6).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will next face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday (Apr 6).

Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin strongly criticised Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) following their heavy 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday (Apr 2). Chasing a huge total of 227, KKR were bowled out for 161 in just 16 overs. Reflecting on their performance, Ashwin highlighted a major concern, saying the biggest issue is their bowling, as the team doesn’t have even one bowler they can trust to deliver a full four overs effectively. "KKR are going to have a lot of problems this season. Forget about their batting bowling and all of that. The way they played this game and the last game, I think that they don't have one bowler who they can bank on for four overs. Many times you have one or two weak links whom you look to support, but you don't have even one bowler who can guarantee you four overs," said Ashwin on 'Ash ki Baat'. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach? Ashwin also noted that Varun Chakaravarthy appears to be low on confidence, conceding too many runs without picking up wickets. The 39-year-old advised him to work on his practice methods, try new approaches and focus on improving his skills to get through this phase. Also Read - NFL record-breaker WR Nacua enters rehab for ‘personal growth’ amid legal battle "What happens with a bowler, when they get hit a lot, this is a time for Varun that he has never seen before. This is a massive blow for him. When I look at him, I feel his confidence is very low. If you are under so much pressure, there are methods to improve your practice. I feel he needs to take some time. He has to increase his hand speed and try all this in the nets. You cannot just go to the nets and do spot bowling on your own. This stage comes to everyone, where bowlers will pick you easily and even score runs. The game is pushing you to find a method and move forward. He will have to find answers," he explained. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will next face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday (Apr 6).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will next face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday (Apr 6).

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From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

From Jasprit Bumrah to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five Indian pacers with most international wickets. This list also includes Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath

Meet top 5 Indian pacers with most international wickets

Andre Russell retired before the IPL 2026 but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), for which he played more than a decade, kept him with the franchise as Power Coach. Russell is the first ever player to hold the position of Power Coach in IPL, in fact, the KKR are the first team to invent this position. After two matches in the tournament, the three-time champions are 0 for 2 for wins, once because of bowling and once for batting. This brings the question - how Russell has fared as the league's first ever power coach?<h2>What's Russell role as KKR's power coach?</h2>Known for his big hitting prowess, Russell has the role of helping the KKR's next gen of batter maximise their power by hitting sixes and take full advantage of field restrictions as well as death overs. Russell is the perfect fit for the role, given that he's only one of four IPL batters to smash 100 or more sixes in the death overs. MS Dhoni tops the list with 186, followed by Kieron Pollard's 127, AB de Villiers's &nbsp;112 and Russell's exact 100.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-certain-agenda-against-me-kkr-skipper-rahane-hits-out-at-strike-rate-critics-1775186237806">IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics</a><h2>How have KKR batters fared with Russell as power coach?</h2>In their opening match against Mumbai Indians, KKR scored 220 runs while batting first but lost the match because of bowling and MI's fearless batting. Against MI, KKR scored 43 runs last four overs after hitting 78 in the first six overs of powerplay. Against SunRisers Hyderabad though, KKR were bowled out in 16 overs in chase of 227 but had managed 74 runs in the powerplay.It is clear that KKR batters are batting with intent to score as many boundaries in the first six and last four overs as possible. While the ploy has worked in one match and in powerplay during the second match, it is too early to tag Russell as a success or a failure as KKR power coach with 12 more matches to go in the league stage of them.

Russell is the perfect fit for the role, given that he's only one of four IPL batters to smash 100 or more sixes in the death overs. MS Dhoni tops the list with 186, followed by Kieron Pollard's 127, AB de Villiers's  112 and Russell's exact 100.

Andre Russell retired before the IPL 2026 but Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), for which he played more than a decade, kept him with the franchise as Power Coach. Russell is the first ever player to hold the position of Power Coach in IPL, in fact, the KKR are the first team to invent this position. After two matches in the tournament, the three-time champions are 0 for 2 for wins, once because of bowling and once for batting. This brings the question - how Russell has fared as the league's first ever power coach? What's Russell role as KKR's power coach? Known for his big hitting prowess, Russell has the role of helping the KKR's next gen of batter maximise their power by hitting sixes and take full advantage of field restrictions as well as death overs. Russell is the perfect fit for the role, given that he's only one of four IPL batters to smash 100 or more sixes in the death overs. MS Dhoni tops the list with 186, followed by Kieron Pollard's 127, AB de Villiers's 112 and Russell's exact 100. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics How have KKR batters fared with Russell as power coach? In their opening match against Mumbai Indians, KKR scored 220 runs while batting first but lost the match because of bowling and MI's fearless batting. Against MI, KKR scored 43 runs last four overs after hitting 78 in the first six overs of powerplay. Against SunRisers Hyderabad though, KKR were bowled out in 16 overs in chase of 227 but had managed 74 runs in the powerplay. It is clear that KKR batters are batting with intent to score as many boundaries in the first six and last four overs as possible. While the ploy has worked in one match and in powerplay during the second match, it is too early to tag Russell as a success or a failure as KKR power coach with 12 more matches to go in the league stage of them.

Russell is the perfect fit for the role, given that he's only one of four IPL batters to smash 100 or more sixes in the death overs. MS Dhoni tops the list with 186, followed by Kieron Pollard's 127, AB de Villiers's &nbsp;112 and Russell's exact 100.

IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach?

From Abhishek Sharma to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka and Sahibzada Farhan

From Abhishek Sharma to Ishan Kishan, here's a look at the top five batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026. This list also includes Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka and Sahibzada Farhan

Top 5 batters in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 – check who’s on top

India star opener Abhishek Sharma has been penalised by the Indian Premier League following his team’s victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 2). The all-rounder received a 25 per cent deduction from his match fee along with one demerit point for using inappropriate language during the game. The match referee found him guilty of breaching Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which deals with the use of offensive or profane language that can be heard by spectators or broadcast audiences. The 25-year-old accepted the charge and the penalty from the IPL.&nbsp;&nbsp;In an official statement, the IPL confirmed that he committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and as per the regulations, the match referee’s decision in such cases is final.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-csk-vs-pbks-match-no-7-timing-squad-h2h-more-1775198217600">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about CSK vs PBKS match no 7 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>&nbsp;"Abhishek Sharma, All-rounder, Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday. He admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," read the statement from the IPL.&nbsp;The exact moment wasn’t officially confirmed, but it likely happened when he got out in a close call. Varun Chakravarthy took a catch near the boundary and even though the replay was unclear, Abhishek was given out, which made him frustrated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-most-inaccessible-to-date-fifa-raises-final-ticket-prices-to-10-990-from-1-600-in-2022-1775189226291">FIFA raises top 2026 WC final ticket prices to $10,990 from $1,600 in 2022</a>&nbsp;Despite the incident, Abhishek bounced back strongly after a quiet outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and played an aggressive knock of 48 runs off just 21 deliveries, hitting four fours and four sixes. His contribution helped Hyderabad post a huge total of 226, before they bowled KKR out for 161 in 16 overs to secure a convincing win.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad will next face Lucknow Super Giants at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday (Apr 5).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will next face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday (Apr 5).

India star opener Abhishek Sharma has been penalised by the Indian Premier League following his team’s victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 2). The all-rounder received a 25 per cent deduction from his match fee along with one demerit point for using inappropriate language during the game. The match referee found him guilty of breaching Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which deals with the use of offensive or profane language that can be heard by spectators or broadcast audiences. The 25-year-old accepted the charge and the penalty from the IPL. In an official statement, the IPL confirmed that he committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and as per the regulations, the match referee’s decision in such cases is final. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about CSK vs PBKS match no 7 timing, squad, H2H & more "Abhishek Sharma, All-rounder, Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday. He admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.3 and accepted the Match Referee's sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding," read the statement from the IPL. The exact moment wasn’t officially confirmed, but it likely happened when he got out in a close call. Varun Chakravarthy took a catch near the boundary and even though the replay was unclear, Abhishek was given out, which made him frustrated. Also Read - FIFA raises top 2026 WC final ticket prices to $10,990 from $1,600 in 2022 Despite the incident, Abhishek bounced back strongly after a quiet outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and played an aggressive knock of 48 runs off just 21 deliveries, hitting four fours and four sixes. His contribution helped Hyderabad post a huge total of 226, before they bowled KKR out for 161 in 16 overs to secure a convincing win. Sunrisers Hyderabad will next face Lucknow Super Giants at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday (Apr 5).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will next face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday (Apr 5).

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma fined for code of conduct breach in KKR vs SRH

Chennai Super Kings will host Punjab Kings in their first home match of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday (Apr 3). CSK will be aiming to improve across all departments after an eight-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their opening match. Last season’s finalists, Punjab Kings, began their campaign with a commanding win over Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh and will look to carry that momentum forward, while CSK will be eager to bounce back.&nbsp;Ahead of the clash, here’s all you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head record and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the CSK vs PBKS clash in IPL history?</h2>Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have clashed 32 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 16 matches and LSG claiming victory in 15 encounters.<h2>What is the venue for the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7?</h2>The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7.<h2>When will the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7?</h2>The CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7 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/puka-nacua-lawsuit-attorney-says-rams-wr-entered-rehab-for-personal-growth-prior-to-anti-semitic-charges-1775194357459">Puka Nacua Lawsuit: Attorney says Rams WR entered rehab for ‘personal growth’ prior to anti-semitic charges</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-most-inaccessible-to-date-fifa-raises-final-ticket-prices-to-10-990-from-1-600-in-2022-1775189226291">FIFA raises top 2026 WC final ticket prices to $10,990 from $1,600 in 2022</a><h2>Squads</h2>Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan and Ayush Mhatre&nbsp;Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Harnoor Singh, Mitchell Owen, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Musheer Khan, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Pyla Avinash and Shashank Singh

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

Chennai Super Kings will host Punjab Kings in their first home match of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday (Apr 3). CSK will be aiming to improve across all departments after an eight-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their opening match. Last season’s finalists, Punjab Kings, began their campaign with a commanding win over Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh and will look to carry that momentum forward, while CSK will be eager to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s all you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head record and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the CSK vs PBKS clash in IPL history? Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings have clashed 32 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 16 matches and LSG claiming victory in 15 encounters. What is the venue for the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7? The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7. When will the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7? The CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Puka Nacua Lawsuit: Attorney says Rams WR entered rehab for ‘personal growth’ prior to anti-semitic charges Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7 in India. Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.7 in India. Also Read - FIFA raises top 2026 WC final ticket prices to $10,990 from $1,600 in 2022 Squads Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan and Ayush Mhatre Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Harnoor Singh, Mitchell Owen, Vishnu Vinod, Nehal Wadhera, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Musheer Khan, Praveen Dubey, Vishal Nishad, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh, Pyla Avinash and Shashank Singh

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings 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 CSK vs PBKS match no 7 timing, squad, H2H & more

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit out at critics for calling him out over slow strike rate. It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless. In the match against SunRisrs Hyderabad (SRH) though, Rahane could mange only 8 runs off 10 balls as KKR lost the match by 65 runs in a chase of 227.<h2>Rahane hits out at critics over strike rate condemnation</h2>"My strike rate... I have the best strike rate so far, from 2023. People who are talking are probably not watching the game or have a certain agenda against me," Rahane said after the loss. "They don't like me playing. They don't like to watch me play. The amount of success I've got, I guess they're jealous about that. I know what I'm doing, I know what I've done in the past, and I back myself instead of thinking about what others are saying. Whoever are talking about it, let them talk."<h2>Why Rahane could not bat freely in KKR vs SRH?</h2>The KKR skipper explained the reason behind failure with the bat against SRH and said: "My intent was there. Sometimes as a batter you don't get the rhythm or the flow. People who are talking either don't understand the game or they want me to play a different kind of innings. They didn't expect that Ajinkya Rahane would improve his game this much. I am happy they are talking about me - negative or positive. Let them talk. But partnering Finn Allen, it has been very good. The first six overs you need to look to play fearless cricket with freedom. At times you will struggle, that's okay, it's important to accept."

It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit out at critics for calling him out over slow strike rate. It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless. In the match against SunRisrs Hyderabad (SRH) though, Rahane could mange only 8 runs off 10 balls as KKR lost the match by 65 runs in a chase of 227. Rahane hits out at critics over strike rate condemnation "My strike rate... I have the best strike rate so far, from 2023. People who are talking are probably not watching the game or have a certain agenda against me," Rahane said after the loss. "They don't like me playing. They don't like to watch me play. The amount of success I've got, I guess they're jealous about that. I know what I'm doing, I know what I've done in the past, and I back myself instead of thinking about what others are saying. Whoever are talking about it, let them talk." Why Rahane could not bat freely in KKR vs SRH? The KKR skipper explained the reason behind failure with the bat against SRH and said: "My intent was there. Sometimes as a batter you don't get the rhythm or the flow. People who are talking either don't understand the game or they want me to play a different kind of innings. They didn't expect that Ajinkya Rahane would improve his game this much. I am happy they are talking about me - negative or positive. Let them talk. But partnering Finn Allen, it has been very good. The first six overs you need to look to play fearless cricket with freedom. At times you will struggle, that's okay, it's important to accept."

It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless.

IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': KKR skipper Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

Finn Allen’s explosive start meets Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless strokeplay in a power-packed opening burst, highlighting the art of first-over domination in the IPL. Here’s a look at 5 batters who’ve maximised field restrictions, piling up the most runs in the very first over of an innings.

Finn Allen’s explosive start meets Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless strokeplay in a power-packed opening burst, highlighting the art of first-over domination in the IPL. Here’s a look at 5 batters who’ve maximised field restrictions, piling up the most runs in the very first over of an innings.

From Finn Allen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5 batters with most runs scored in first over of an IPL innings

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) slumped to back-to-back defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Thursday (April 2) as they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad(SRH) on home soil. Playing in their first home match of the IPL 2026 season at iconic Eden Gardens Stadium, SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs to register their first win of the season, having lost to Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the curtain-raiser clash on Saturday. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen were the stars of the show with the bat for SRH, while Jaydev Unadkat scalped three wickets with the ball.<h2>SRH register first win</h2>Both teams came into the match after a defeat in their opening outings, but 2016 winners Hyderabad executed their plans to perfection. Kolkata's New Zealand import Finn Allen struck three fours and two sixes off David Payne in the first over of the chase to get them off to a blistering start. But after a seven-ball 28, Allen departed in the second over and despite wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 52, the Kolkata chase fizzled out.&nbsp;Left-arm quick Jaydev Unadkat took three wickets, including two in two balls, to bowl out Kolkata with four overs left unused as Hyderabad bounced back.&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 SRH innings?</h2>Australia's Head hit 46 off 21 balls and, along with Abhishek, who clobbered a 21-ball 48, laid the foundations for Hyderabad's 226-8 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Hyderabad then bowled out three-time winners Kolkata for 161 in 16 overs to register their first points after losing their opener to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Head and Abhishek put on 82 runs for the first wicket as the two tore into the opposition attack and hit 10 fours and seven sixes between them.&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;South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with 52 after Kolkata lost three quick wickets, including skipper Ishan Kishan, for 14, and Abhishek in one over from Blessing Muzarabani, who finished with 4-41. Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made 39, put on 82 for the fifth wicket to help Hyderabad finish on a high.

Playing in their first home match of the IPL 2026 season at iconic Eden Gardens Stadium, SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs to register their first win of the season, having lost to Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the curtain-raiser clash on Saturday. 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) slumped to back-to-back defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Thursday (April 2) as they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad(SRH) on home soil. Playing in their first home match of the IPL 2026 season at iconic Eden Gardens Stadium, SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs to register their first win of the season, having lost to Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the curtain-raiser clash on Saturday. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen were the stars of the show with the bat for SRH, while Jaydev Unadkat scalped three wickets with the ball. SRH register first win Both teams came into the match after a defeat in their opening outings, but 2016 winners Hyderabad executed their plans to perfection. Kolkata's New Zealand import Finn Allen struck three fours and two sixes off David Payne in the first over of the chase to get them off to a blistering start. But after a seven-ball 28, Allen departed in the second over and despite wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 52, the Kolkata chase fizzled out. Left-arm quick Jaydev Unadkat took three wickets, including two in two balls, to bowl out Kolkata with four overs left unused as Hyderabad bounced back. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in SRH innings? Australia's Head hit 46 off 21 balls and, along with Abhishek, who clobbered a 21-ball 48, laid the foundations for Hyderabad's 226-8 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. Hyderabad then bowled out three-time winners Kolkata for 161 in 16 overs to register their first points after losing their opener to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Head and Abhishek put on 82 runs for the first wicket as the two tore into the opposition attack and hit 10 fours and seven sixes between them. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with 52 after Kolkata lost three quick wickets, including skipper Ishan Kishan, for 14, and Abhishek in one over from Blessing Muzarabani, who finished with 4-41. Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made 39, put on 82 for the fifth wicket to help Hyderabad finish on a high.

Playing in their first home match of the IPL 2026 season at iconic Eden Gardens Stadium, SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs to register their first win of the season, having lost to Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the curtain-raiser clash on Saturday.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Klaasen, Abhishek help SRH register first win as KKR slump to back-to-back defeats

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may have missed out on the services of Mustafizur Rahman after a controversial call from the franchise, but he was hardly missed in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (April 2). Called in as a late replacement for Rahman, Blessing Muzarabani was right on the money on his home debut as he scalped the wickets of Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma in the same over.

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<h2>KKR blessed with Blessing Muzarabani</h2>With SRH 111/1 after 8.1 overs, things were very much heading in the right direction for the home side before Muzarabani was called in to action. The Zimbabwe pacer first scalped Ishan (14 off 9) on the second ball of the ninth over before getting the better of Abhishek (48 off 21). While Abhishek’s dismissal looked controversial with the ball possibly touching the ground, he was given out by the third umpire. With Abhishek’s wicket on the fourth ball, Muzarabani scalped both Indian batters who recently won the T20 World Cup in a span of three balls to make a statement.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>What happened in SRH innings?</h2>In the very next over, spinner Anukl Roy removed Aniket Verma (1) as Hyderabad slumped to 123/4 after the end of the 10th over. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen steadied the ship for their side as Hyderabad posted 168/4 in 15 overs. During the 18th over, Kartik Tyagi conceded 16 runs as Hyderabad reached a commanding position of 200/4. In the very next over, Vaibhav Arora took back-to-back wickets of Nitish Reddy, who scored 39 off 24 balls, with five boundaries and Salil Arora for a golden duck.&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;Klaasen slammed 52 off 35 balls, with five boundaries, as Hyderabad posted a challenging total of 226/8 in 20 overs. For KKR, speedster Muzarabani picked up a four-wicket haul.

With SRH 111/1 after 8.1 overs, things were very much heading in the right direction for the home side before Muzarabani was called in to action. The Zimbabwe pacer first scalped Ishan (14 off 9) on the second ball of the ninth over before getting the better of Abhishek (48 off 21).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) may have missed out on the services of Mustafizur Rahman after a controversial call from the franchise, but he was hardly missed in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (April 2). Called in as a late replacement for Rahman, Blessing Muzarabani was right on the money on his home debut as he scalped the wickets of Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma in the same over.

With SRH 111/1 after 8.1 overs, things were very much heading in the right direction for the home side before Muzarabani was called in to action. The Zimbabwe pacer first scalped Ishan (14 off 9) on the second ball of the ninth over before getting the better of Abhishek (48 off 21).

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Blessing Muzarabani scalps Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma in one over for KKR

Indian cricket will experience a new state-of-the-art capacity stadium with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) set to build new facilities. As announced on Thursday (April 2), MCA revealed plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The project will be led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and is set to become the second venue with a capacity exceeding 100,000, following Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.<h2>Mumbai set for 100,000 capacity stadium</h2>As part of this initiative, Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed discussions to chart the roadmap for this landmark infrastructure project.&nbsp;The proposed stadium, with a planned seating capacity of 100,000 spectators, is envisioned as one of the largest cricket venues globally. Designed as a state-of-the-art facility, the project aims to set new benchmarks in sporting infrastructure, fan experience, and integrated urban development.&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;Commenting on the development, Ajinkya Naik, President of MCA, stated, “This initiative marks a defining moment for Maharashtra’s sporting ecosystem. A 1 lakh capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will not only elevate Mumbai cricket but also firmly position Maharashtra on the global sporting map. This world-class infrastructure will create unparalleled opportunities for player development, provide critical exposure to emerging talent, and strengthen the cricketing ecosystem across all levels.”&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;This initiative by the chief minister of Maharashtra underscores the state’s forward-looking approach to sports-led development and infrastructure innovation. The stadium is expected to serve as a catalyst for sports tourism, attract marquee international events, and enhance the region’s global sporting footprint.&nbsp;Positioned as a flagship project for the state, the development aligns with the broader vision of nurturing future talent, strengthening grassroots cricket, and creating world-class platforms for athletes.&nbsp;

As announced on Thursday (April 2), MCA revealed plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium in the MMR. The project will be led by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and is set to become the second venue with a capacity exceeding 100,000, following Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Indian cricket will experience a new state-of-the-art capacity stadium with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) set to build new facilities. As announced on Thursday (April 2), MCA revealed plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The project will be led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and is set to become the second venue with a capacity exceeding 100,000, following Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Mumbai set for 100,000 capacity stadium As part of this initiative, Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed discussions to chart the roadmap for this landmark infrastructure project. The proposed stadium, with a planned seating capacity of 100,000 spectators, is envisioned as one of the largest cricket venues globally. Designed as a state-of-the-art facility, the project aims to set new benchmarks in sporting infrastructure, fan experience, and integrated urban development. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Commenting on the development, Ajinkya Naik, President of MCA, stated, “This initiative marks a defining moment for Maharashtra’s sporting ecosystem. A 1 lakh capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will not only elevate Mumbai cricket but also firmly position Maharashtra on the global sporting map. This world-class infrastructure will create unparalleled opportunities for player development, provide critical exposure to emerging talent, and strengthen the cricketing ecosystem across all levels.” ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions This initiative by the chief minister of Maharashtra underscores the state’s forward-looking approach to sports-led development and infrastructure innovation. The stadium is expected to serve as a catalyst for sports tourism, attract marquee international events, and enhance the region’s global sporting footprint. Positioned as a flagship project for the state, the development aligns with the broader vision of nurturing future talent, strengthening grassroots cricket, and creating world-class platforms for athletes.

As announced on Thursday (April 2), MCA revealed plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium in the MMR. The project will be led by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and is set to become the second venue with a capacity exceeding 100,000, following Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Mumbai Cricket Association reveals plans to build 100,000-capacity world-class stadium

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli from RCB are the best left-right batters in IPL, scoring 2,787, followed by Gill-Sudharsan (2,095 runs), Gambhir-Uthappa (1,906 runs), Kishan-Rohit (1,868 runs), Dhoni-Jadeja (1,708 runs), and Gayle-KL Rahul (1,633 runs).

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli from RCB are the best left-right batters in IPL, scoring 2,787, followed by Gill-Sudharsan (2,095 runs), Gambhir-Uthappa (1,906 runs), Kishan-Rohit (1,868 runs), Dhoni-Jadeja (1,708 runs), and Gayle-KL Rahul (1,633 runs).

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In a major push to strengthen sports infrastructure, Maharashtra Chief Minister&nbsp;Devendra Fadnavis&nbsp;has announced plans to build a world-class cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 1 lakh spectators.&nbsp;The proposed stadium, which will be developed in collaboration with the&nbsp;Mumbai Cricket Association, is expected to come up in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region or its vicinity. The state government has assured that suitable land will be allocated for the ambitious project, marking a significant step towards expanding Maharashtra’s cricketing footprint.&nbsp;If completed as planned, the venue will rank among the largest cricket stadiums in India, second only to the&nbsp;Narendra Modi Stadium&nbsp;in Ahmedabad, which currently holds the record as the world’s biggest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of over 1.3 lakh.&nbsp;Officials indicated that the project is being envisioned as a next-generation sporting hub, equipped to host international matches, high-profile tournaments like the&nbsp;Indian Premier League, and other large-scale events. The move is also seen as a response to the growing demand for larger venues, as existing stadiums in Maharashtra—such as the&nbsp;Wankhede Stadium—often operate at full capacity during marquee matches.&nbsp;The timeline for the project is likely to align with the centenary celebrations of the Mumbai Cricket Association around 2030, although detailed project reports and execution plans are yet to be finalised.&nbsp;Beyond cricket, the proposed stadium is expected to boost tourism, generate employment, and position Maharashtra as a key destination for global sporting events. The development also reflects the state government’s broader vision to invest in large-scale infrastructure that supports both sports and economic growth.&nbsp;While the announcement has generated excitement among cricket fans, key details such as the exact location, construction cost, and project timeline are awaited.&nbsp; &nbsp;

After being completed, the venue will rank among the largest cricket stadiums in India, second only to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which currently holds the record as the world’s biggest cricket stadium.

In a major push to strengthen sports infrastructure, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced plans to build a world-class cricket stadium with a seating capacity of 1 lakh spectators. The proposed stadium, which will be developed in collaboration with the Mumbai Cricket Association, is expected to come up in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region or its vicinity. The state government has assured that suitable land will be allocated for the ambitious project, marking a significant step towards expanding Maharashtra’s cricketing footprint. If completed as planned, the venue will rank among the largest cricket stadiums in India, second only to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which currently holds the record as the world’s biggest cricket stadium with a seating capacity of over 1.3 lakh. Officials indicated that the project is being envisioned as a next-generation sporting hub, equipped to host international matches, high-profile tournaments like the Indian Premier League, and other large-scale events. The move is also seen as a response to the growing demand for larger venues, as existing stadiums in Maharashtra—such as the Wankhede Stadium—often operate at full capacity during marquee matches. The timeline for the project is likely to align with the centenary celebrations of the Mumbai Cricket Association around 2030, although detailed project reports and execution plans are yet to be finalised. Beyond cricket, the proposed stadium is expected to boost tourism, generate employment, and position Maharashtra as a key destination for global sporting events. The development also reflects the state government’s broader vision to invest in large-scale infrastructure that supports both sports and economic growth. While the announcement has generated excitement among cricket fans, key details such as the exact location, construction cost, and project timeline are awaited.

After being completed, the venue will rank among the largest cricket stadiums in India, second only to the&nbsp;Narendra Modi Stadium&nbsp;in Ahmedabad, which currently holds the record as the world’s biggest cricket stadium.

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