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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings after they smashed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15). Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches.<h2>RCB smash LSG at home</h2>The 37-year-old Kohli was only able to play as a batter due to an injury suffered in Bengaluru's previous win over the Mumbai Indians. After sitting out of the first innings, he got his team off to a strong start in a modest chase of 147 after opening partner Phil Salt departed for seven in the second over. Bengaluru raced to their fourth win in five matches with 29 balls to spare, moving level on points with Rajasthan Royals but top of the 10-team table on net run-rate.&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;Kohli, who made 50 in the previous match, hit six fours off new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav before he crunched his only six off spinner Digvesh Rathi. Kohli looked in control but missed out on his fifty, caught in the deep off Avesh Khan. Kohli is the leading run-scorer this season with 228, including two half-centuries in five matches, but he is hungry for more.&nbsp;Bengaluru lost two more wickets, including skipper Rajat Patidar for 27, before Tim David and Romario Shepherd -- who both scored 14 not out -- steered the team home.&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 LSG innings?</h2>Earlier, Rasikh Salam returned figures of 24/4 to help bowl out Lucknow for 146 in exactly 20 overs. Salam, who dismissed Lucknow opener Aiden Markram for 12, was ably supported by senior pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (27/3) and Josh Hazlewood (20/1). Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant was hit on the elbow by a short delivery from Hazlewood and retired hurt, grimacing in pain, after just three balls.&nbsp;Pant later returned but quickly fell to a stunning outfield catch by Salt off Kumar. He made one. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 40, but the Lucknow batters largely struggled in a below-par performance to go down for their third defeat in five matches.

Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went top of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) standings after they smashed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15). Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches. RCB smash LSG at home The 37-year-old Kohli was only able to play as a batter due to an injury suffered in Bengaluru's previous win over the Mumbai Indians. After sitting out of the first innings, he got his team off to a strong start in a modest chase of 147 after opening partner Phil Salt departed for seven in the second over. Bengaluru raced to their fourth win in five matches with 29 balls to spare, moving level on points with Rajasthan Royals but top of the 10-team table on net run-rate. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Kohli, who made 50 in the previous match, hit six fours off new-ball bowlers Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav before he crunched his only six off spinner Digvesh Rathi. Kohli looked in control but missed out on his fifty, caught in the deep off Avesh Khan. Kohli is the leading run-scorer this season with 228, including two half-centuries in five matches, but he is hungry for more. Bengaluru lost two more wickets, including skipper Rajat Patidar for 27, before Tim David and Romario Shepherd -- who both scored 14 not out -- steered the team home. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in LSG innings? Earlier, Rasikh Salam returned figures of 24/4 to help bowl out Lucknow for 146 in exactly 20 overs. Salam, who dismissed Lucknow opener Aiden Markram for 12, was ably supported by senior pace bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar (27/3) and Josh Hazlewood (20/1). Lucknow skipper Rishabh Pant was hit on the elbow by a short delivery from Hazlewood and retired hurt, grimacing in pain, after just three balls. Pant later returned but quickly fell to a stunning outfield catch by Salt off Kumar. He made one. Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 40, but the Lucknow batters largely struggled in a below-par performance to go down for their third defeat in five matches.

Playing at the at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, RCB had Virat Kohli (49) and Rasikh Salam Dar (24/4) to thank as the duo helped RCB win by five wickets. The win also saw RCB claim top spot in the standings with their fourth win in five IPL 2026 matches.

IPL 2026: Virat, Rasikh help RCB smash LSG on home turf, claim top spot in standings

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are all set to take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (April 16) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as both teams look to snatch two points. While MI will enter the contest on the back of three consecutive defeats, PBKS remain the only undefeated team in the season. Ahead of the contest, PBKS batter Nehal Wadhera credited captain Shreyas Iyer, who has played a crucial role in the team’s dominance.<h2>Nehal credits Shreyas</h2>"I was talking to Shreyas recently and he told me, ‘You play freely, taking pressure is my job.’ It tells you a lot about him as a leader—he enjoys that responsibility. Seeing him finish games and stay not out in our recent wins has been fabulous for the entire group," Wadhera said on the eve of the MI vs PBKS contest during the press conference.&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;He added that the environment in the dressing room has been shaped by a culture of relentless positivity, led by head coach Ricky Ponting. Nehal noted that the coaching staff focuses on mental development just as much as technical skills.&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;"There is no negative word in his dictionary. He always chooses the positive path and backs us to play without fear. He is always there in the nets, standing and analysing every shot to see how we can be better. That kind of backing gives every player a massive boost in confidence," Nehal explained.&nbsp;Punjab Kings arrive in Mumbai following a massive six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last outing, where the team chased 219 with 7 balls to spare. PBKS will take on MI at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. IST.

Punjab Kings arrive in Mumbai following a massive six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last outing, where the team chased 219 with 7 balls to spare. PBKS will take on MI at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. IST.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are all set to take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (April 16) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as both teams look to snatch two points. While MI will enter the contest on the back of three consecutive defeats, PBKS remain the only undefeated team in the season. Ahead of the contest, PBKS batter Nehal Wadhera credited captain Shreyas Iyer, who has played a crucial role in the team’s dominance. Nehal credits Shreyas "I was talking to Shreyas recently and he told me, ‘You play freely, taking pressure is my job.’ It tells you a lot about him as a leader—he enjoys that responsibility. Seeing him finish games and stay not out in our recent wins has been fabulous for the entire group," Wadhera said on the eve of the MI vs PBKS contest during the press conference. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions He added that the environment in the dressing room has been shaped by a culture of relentless positivity, led by head coach Ricky Ponting. Nehal noted that the coaching staff focuses on mental development just as much as technical skills. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL "There is no negative word in his dictionary. He always chooses the positive path and backs us to play without fear. He is always there in the nets, standing and analysing every shot to see how we can be better. That kind of backing gives every player a massive boost in confidence," Nehal explained. Punjab Kings arrive in Mumbai following a massive six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last outing, where the team chased 219 with 7 balls to spare. PBKS will take on MI at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. IST.

Punjab Kings arrive in Mumbai following a massive six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their last outing, where the team chased 219 with 7 balls to spare. PBKS will take on MI at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. IST.

IPL 2026: Wadhera credits Iyer after positive start, says 'you play freely, taking pressure is my job'

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made two key changes to the Playing XI in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on&nbsp;Wednesday (April 15) as Virat Kohli missed out on action. Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.<h2>Virat misses out on Playing XI</h2>Having won the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first before announcing the team news for the LSG contest. Virat was suffering from a leg issue and did not take to the field against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, having scored a 37-ball fifty. He was clearly seen in pain during the RCB innings. He was replaced under the Impact Sub rule, meaning RCB retained a fully fit Playing XI while defending the 241-run target.&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;On the other hand, Hazlewood was given the nod in the bowling department as Duffy made way for him. The Australian pacer was dropped against Mumbai but reinstated for the crucial clash on Wednesday.&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>Will Virat come in as Impact Sub?</h2>While Virat won’t be taking the field against LSG, his involvement won’t be ruled out entirely in the match. He is expected to come in as an impact sub when RCB come out to bat in the second innings. Virat’s involvement in the match could also depend on the total RCB could chase. In case there is a big total, RCB might ask Virat to bat, while a low score could see him miss out altogether.

Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made two key changes to the Playing XI in their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (April 15) as Virat Kohli missed out on action. Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Virat misses out on Playing XI Having won the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar decided to bowl first before announcing the team news for the LSG contest. Virat was suffering from a leg issue and did not take to the field against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, having scored a 37-ball fifty. He was clearly seen in pain during the RCB innings. He was replaced under the Impact Sub rule, meaning RCB retained a fully fit Playing XI while defending the 241-run target. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL On the other hand, Hazlewood was given the nod in the bowling department as Duffy made way for him. The Australian pacer was dropped against Mumbai but reinstated for the crucial clash on Wednesday. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Will Virat come in as Impact Sub? While Virat won’t be taking the field against LSG, his involvement won’t be ruled out entirely in the match. He is expected to come in as an impact sub when RCB come out to bat in the second innings. Virat’s involvement in the match could also depend on the total RCB could chase. In case there is a big total, RCB might ask Virat to bat, while a low score could see him miss out altogether.

Playing at their home ground at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli was omitted from the Playing XI while Josh Hazlewood came in place of Jacob Duffy, having missed the contest against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Virat misses out on Playing XI vs LSG, Hazlewood returns in place of Duffy for RCB

From Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai Indians here is a look at five teams with most wins against a team in IPL history. The elite also features the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders while the likes of Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on the receiving end. 

From Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai Indians here is a look at five teams with most wins against a team in IPL history. The elite also features the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders while the likes of Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are on the receiving end.

From Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai Indians, 5 teams with most wins against a team in IPL history

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are dealing with a lot of pressure right now and their multi-million dollar buy Cameron Green is facing a lot of heat with his performance. Green, the highly-talented Aussie all-rounder, hasn't been able to live up to his billing which has added to the headache of the side. Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch, meanwhile, has questioned KKR's decision to make Green bat at number 6 vs CSK on Tuesday (Apr 14), calling it the batter's worst nightmare. Green has scores of 18, 2, 4, 32* and 0 in five matches played as a batter and has taken just one wicket in four overs bowled across last two innings.<h2>Finch on Green batting at number 6 vs CSK</h2>"Starting against two spinners [Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad], he only lasted one ball. But that's his worst nightmare, walking out to bat [against spin], particularly in a run chase. He's playing out of position. His best numbers have been at the top of the order," Finch said on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-skipper-rahane-admits-it-is-tough-after-kkr-s-fourth-loss-in-five-matches-1776225790531">IPL 2026 | Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches</a>Finch also said that it is not necessary to include a player in XI based on price tag, hinting at Green's IPL auction price: "I don't think you ever pick a team on price tags. That would be really ignorant to do that. Because buying at the auction is a supply and demand of a skill set that you bring. It's not about, well, we have to play this guy because we paid this much for him."Notably, KKR bought Green at IPL auction in December last year for INR 25.20 crore ($2.80 million) - making him the costliest foreign player in the history of the cash-rich league.<h2>Where to KKR stand on points table?</h2>KKR are currently at the bottom of the points table with just one point from five matches. They have lost matches and the solitary point came from the washed out match vs Punjab Kings which ended in no result.

Notably, KKR bought Green at IPL auction in December last year for INR 25.20 crore ($2.80 million) - making him the costliest foreign player in the history of the cash-rich league. He has scored 18, 2, 4, 32* and 0 in five matches played as a batter and has taken just one wicket in four overs bowled across last two innings.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are dealing with a lot of pressure right now and their multi-million dollar buy Cameron Green is facing a lot of heat with his performance. Green, the highly-talented Aussie all-rounder, hasn't been able to live up to his billing which has added to the headache of the side. Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch, meanwhile, has questioned KKR's decision to make Green bat at number 6 vs CSK on Tuesday (Apr 14), calling it the batter's worst nightmare. Green has scores of 18, 2, 4, 32* and 0 in five matches played as a batter and has taken just one wicket in four overs bowled across last two innings. Finch on Green batting at number 6 vs CSK "Starting against two spinners [Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad], he only lasted one ball. But that's his worst nightmare, walking out to bat [against spin], particularly in a run chase. He's playing out of position. His best numbers have been at the top of the order," Finch said on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches Finch also said that it is not necessary to include a player in XI based on price tag, hinting at Green's IPL auction price: "I don't think you ever pick a team on price tags. That would be really ignorant to do that. Because buying at the auction is a supply and demand of a skill set that you bring. It's not about, well, we have to play this guy because we paid this much for him." Notably, KKR bought Green at IPL auction in December last year for INR 25.20 crore ($2.80 million) - making him the costliest foreign player in the history of the cash-rich league. Where to KKR stand on points table? KKR are currently at the bottom of the points table with just one point from five matches. They have lost matches and the solitary point came from the washed out match vs Punjab Kings which ended in no result.

Notably, KKR bought Green at IPL auction in December last year for INR 25.20 crore ($2.80 million) - making him the costliest foreign player in the history of the cash-rich league. He has scored 18, 2, 4, 32* and 0 in five matches played as a batter and has taken just one wicket in four overs bowled across last two innings.

IPL 2026 | 'His worst nightmare': Ex-AUS skipper Finch says KKR need not to play Green because of price tag

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still winless in the IPL 2026 and skipper Ajinkya Rahane has admitted that 'it is tough'. The statement comes after KKR's 32-run loss vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday (Apr 14) at Chennai. The loss was KKR's fourth in five matches with one match ending in no-result. Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best in the remaining nine league stage matches.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gt-csk-fixtures-swapped-after-venue-twist-here-s-why-1776149228679">IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why</a><h2>Rahane reacts after KKR's fourth loss in five games</h2>"It is tough, not winning matches. About having to keep our heads up, chins up. If the results are not going your way, you have to think about combinations, but it is about being positive and keeping your heads up," Rahane said after the loss against CSK at Chepauk.Speaking on the reasons behind the latest loss, Rahane opined: "36-37 in the powerplay (from us) was very important (in the result). We needed one batter to bat through till the end (for us to have a good chance)."KKR have also been dealing with tough choices in terms of team selection and combination but Rahane feels "combination wise, the one we had, last game and this, was really good."<h2>What went wrong vs CSK?</h2>The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen in chase of 193 but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then.

Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still winless in the IPL 2026 and skipper Ajinkya Rahane has admitted that 'it is tough'. The statement comes after KKR's 32-run loss vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday (Apr 14) at Chennai. The loss was KKR's fourth in five matches with one match ending in no-result. Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best in the remaining nine league stage matches. Also Read - IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why Rahane reacts after KKR's fourth loss in five games "It is tough, not winning matches. About having to keep our heads up, chins up. If the results are not going your way, you have to think about combinations, but it is about being positive and keeping your heads up," Rahane said after the loss against CSK at Chepauk. Speaking on the reasons behind the latest loss, Rahane opined: "36-37 in the powerplay (from us) was very important (in the result). We needed one batter to bat through till the end (for us to have a good chance)." KKR have also been dealing with tough choices in terms of team selection and combination but Rahane feels "combination wise, the one we had, last game and this, was really good." What went wrong vs CSK? The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen in chase of 193 but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then.

Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best.

IPL 2026 | Skipper Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (Apr 14) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai by 32 runs. Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot. CSK have risen to number 8 position on the points table with four points from two wins in five matches while KKR remain at the very bottom with just one point from five matches which came in a no result match against Punjab Kings.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gt-csk-fixtures-swapped-after-venue-twist-here-s-why-1776149228679">IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why</a><h2>KKR batting falters in chase</h2>The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then.<h2>CSK put up good show at home</h2>CSK did not start batting well, losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the third over. Sanju Samson (48) and Ayush Mhatre (38), however, kept them going with 48-run partnership in 3.4 overs. Dewald Brevis (41), Sarfaraz Khan (23), Shivam Dube (13 not out) then ensured CSK innings keeps up the scoring rate despite KKR bowlers making a comeback in the second half of the innings.

Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot.

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (Apr 14) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai by 32 runs. Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot. CSK have risen to number 8 position on the points table with four points from two wins in five matches while KKR remain at the very bottom with just one point from five matches which came in a no result match against Punjab Kings. Also Read - IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why KKR batting falters in chase The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then. CSK put up good show at home CSK did not start batting well, losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the third over. Sanju Samson (48) and Ayush Mhatre (38), however, kept them going with 48-run partnership in 3.4 overs. Dewald Brevis (41), Sarfaraz Khan (23), Shivam Dube (13 not out) then ensured CSK innings keeps up the scoring rate despite KKR bowlers making a comeback in the second half of the innings.

Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have secured their second straight win in IPL 2026 with a 32-run thumping of former fellow champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home on Tuesday (Apr 14). Sanju Samson continued his brilliant run, scoring 48 at the top, while overseas spinner Noor Ahmad returned with three wickets to pile more misery on the 10th-place KKR. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis contributed with the bat, and CSK pacers also came to the party, all helping the team's cause.&nbsp;KKR won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they perhaps regretted midway through their run chase, when their scorecard read 90 for six in 13 overs. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to get going for the fifth time this season, as he departed inside the third over for just seven. Samson and Mhatre upped the ante, adding 47 runs in 22 balls before KKR quick Vaibhav Arora accounted for the teenager.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-srh-bolster-pace-attack-with-dilshan-madushanka-addition-as-brydon-carse-replacement-pat-cummins-injury-update-april-17-sakib-hussain-hinge-1776180371221">IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement</a> &nbsp;Another 39-run stand between Samson and Brevis kept CSK ahead. Following Samson’s dismissal, Sarfaraz Khan came out to the middle, hitting a four and a six during his 23-run stay at the crease. While Shivam Dube and Brevis further punished KKR with wild hits, brilliant last three overs from Kolkata quicks, mainly Kartik Tyagi, restricted the hosts well within 200 (192/5).<h3>KKR – no stomach for fight</h3>Languishing at the bottom of the points table, KKR failed to improve their performance against the lower-ranked CSK. Losing Impact Sub Finn Allen inside the second over broke their momentum before his opening partner Sunil Narine also walked back within the Powerplay to dent their run. &nbsp;However, what turned the game around for both sides were those middle overs between 10th and 13th, where KKR lost five wickets, all crucial ones, with Noor returning with three of those. Hard hitters Rinku Singh and Cameron Green departed quickly, leaving KKR with plenty to chase.

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A late push by Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh denied CSK a comfortable win, as KKR finished with 160 for seven in the chase, losing this marquee match by 32 runs.

Chennai Super Kings clinch a dominant 32-run victory over KKR at the Chepauk. Sanju Samson’s 48 and a masterclass 3-wicket spell from Noor Ahmad powered CSK to their second straight win.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have secured their second straight win in IPL 2026 with a 32-run thumping of former fellow champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home on Tuesday (Apr 14). Sanju Samson continued his brilliant run, scoring 48 at the top, while overseas spinner Noor Ahmad returned with three wickets to pile more misery on the 10th-place KKR. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis contributed with the bat, and CSK pacers also came to the party, all helping the team's cause. KKR won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they perhaps regretted midway through their run chase, when their scorecard read 90 for six in 13 overs. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to get going for the fifth time this season, as he departed inside the third over for just seven. Samson and Mhatre upped the ante, adding 47 runs in 22 balls before KKR quick Vaibhav Arora accounted for the teenager. Also read | IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement Another 39-run stand between Samson and Brevis kept CSK ahead. Following Samson’s dismissal, Sarfaraz Khan came out to the middle, hitting a four and a six during his 23-run stay at the crease. While Shivam Dube and Brevis further punished KKR with wild hits, brilliant last three overs from Kolkata quicks, mainly Kartik Tyagi, restricted the hosts well within 200 (192/5). KKR – no stomach for fight Languishing at the bottom of the points table, KKR failed to improve their performance against the lower-ranked CSK. Losing Impact Sub Finn Allen inside the second over broke their momentum before his opening partner Sunil Narine also walked back within the Powerplay to dent their run. However, what turned the game around for both sides were those middle overs between 10th and 13th, where KKR lost five wickets, all crucial ones, with Noor returning with three of those. Hard hitters Rinku Singh and Cameron Green departed quickly, leaving KKR with plenty to chase.

Chennai Super Kings clinch a dominant 32-run victory over KKR at the Chepauk. Sanju Samson’s 48 and a masterclass 3-wicket spell from Noor Ahmad powered CSK to their second straight win.

CSK vs KKR in IPL 2026: Noor’s 3-wicket haul and Samson’s 48 secure second straight win for Chennai

England Test captain Ben Stokes has rubbished rumours of a rift with his team's head coach Brendon McCullum, calling it a 'massive overstatement.' Stokes and McCullum pioneered Bazball cricket since coming together as coach and captain in 2022. While they have been in close alliance, differences in their approach were on display during the horrendous away Ashes. After England conceded the five-match Test series (1-4) to Australia, reports of a potential tiff between the two began surfacing.&nbsp;The two men backed each other in public at the end of the away Ashes, with Stokes reiterating that position following media reports of a post-Ashes review that had revealed tensions between them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/make-or-break-why-away-uk-tour-2026-could-decide-suryakumar-yadav-t20i-future-indian-captaincy-ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-1776174929526">Make or Break: Why UK tour could decide Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I future</a> &nbsp;"Saying we weren't aligned, I think, is a massive overstatement," Stokes said in an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board published Tuesday. "When you're in a position of leadership along with someone else, if anyone thinks that you're always going to agree on everything, then it's just impossible." &nbsp;England are back in Test action in June, against New Zealand, before taking on Pakistan at home as well. Stokes said there would be a change in how he worked with McCullum as the team looks to return to winning ways ahead of the 2027 Ashes in England. &nbsp;"I'm very confident in mine and Brendon's ability to be able to work together, because we've done it for such a long period of time now, but work together in a slightly different way," he said. "The main point of me and Brendon is our alignment towards winning things and making this team as good as they can be. That's always been the thing since we started. It might just look a little bit different now to how that operates -- on the back of four years working together. &nbsp;"Hopefully, we'll still be together at the end of 2027, winning what we want to win." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Stokes is currently recovering from a facial injury after being struck by a stray ball in pre-season training, but is expected to lead England in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on June 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Ben Stokes has dismissed reports of a rift with Brendon McCullum as a "massive overstatement." The England captain addressed the post-Ashes fallout and shared a key update on his fitness ahead of the summer series against New Zealand.

England Test captain Ben Stokes has rubbished rumours of a rift with his team's head coach Brendon McCullum, calling it a 'massive overstatement.' Stokes and McCullum pioneered Bazball cricket since coming together as coach and captain in 2022. While they have been in close alliance, differences in their approach were on display during the horrendous away Ashes. After England conceded the five-match Test series (1-4) to Australia, reports of a potential tiff between the two began surfacing. The two men backed each other in public at the end of the away Ashes, with Stokes reiterating that position following media reports of a post-Ashes review that had revealed tensions between them. Also read | Make or Break: Why UK tour could decide Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I future "Saying we weren't aligned, I think, is a massive overstatement," Stokes said in an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board published Tuesday. "When you're in a position of leadership along with someone else, if anyone thinks that you're always going to agree on everything, then it's just impossible." England are back in Test action in June, against New Zealand, before taking on Pakistan at home as well. Stokes said there would be a change in how he worked with McCullum as the team looks to return to winning ways ahead of the 2027 Ashes in England. "I'm very confident in mine and Brendon's ability to be able to work together, because we've done it for such a long period of time now, but work together in a slightly different way," he said. "The main point of me and Brendon is our alignment towards winning things and making this team as good as they can be. That's always been the thing since we started. It might just look a little bit different now to how that operates -- on the back of four years working together. "Hopefully, we'll still be together at the end of 2027, winning what we want to win." Meanwhile, Stokes is currently recovering from a facial injury after being struck by a stray ball in pre-season training, but is expected to lead England in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on June 4. (With inputs from AFP)

Ben Stokes has dismissed reports of a rift with Brendon McCullum as a "massive overstatement." The England captain addressed the post-Ashes fallout and shared a key update on his fitness ahead of the summer series against New Zealand.

‘Massive Overstatement’: Ben Stokes rubbishes rumours of rift with coach McCullum

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday (Apr15). RCB have played four matches so far, winning three and losing one. LSG have also played four matches, winning two and losing two. The defending champions will look to build on their winning momentum, while Lucknow will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs LSG clash in IPL history</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning four matches and LSG claiming victory in two encounters.&nbsp;<h2>What is the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23.<h2>When will the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-3-teams-rise-as-early-contenders-why-rr-rcb-and-pbks-can-win-the-title-1776064953617">IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win?</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-srh-bolster-pace-attack-with-dilshan-madushanka-addition-as-brydon-carse-replacement-pat-cummins-injury-update-april-17-sakib-hussain-hinge-1776180371221">IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement</a><h2>Squads</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Jordan Cox, Nuwan Thushara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni and Naman Tiwari

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday (Apr15). RCB have played four matches so far, winning three and losing one. LSG have also played four matches, winning two and losing two. The defending champions will look to build on their winning momentum, while Lucknow will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs LSG clash in IPL history Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning four matches and LSG claiming victory in two encounters. What is the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23. When will the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win? Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India. Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India. Also Read - IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Jordan Cox, Nuwan Thushara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni and Naman Tiwari

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

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs LSG match no 23 timing, squad, H2H & more

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have bolstered their pace attack by announcing Sri Lankan quick Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for England seamer Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join the new pace heroes, Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, with SRH captain Pat Cummins also expected to land in India and join forces soon. Signed for INR 75 lakh, Madushanka will add value with his left-arm pace, known to trouble even the best of batters with his unplayable inswingers, while his reputation as a handy death bowler makes him a steal buy.&nbsp;Carse, who was among those retained by the franchise, suffered an injury to his right hand just ahead of the tournament opener against the RCB. While SRH head coach Daniel Vettori hoped that he would recover in time for this season, a delay in his recovery forced the management to pick Madushanka as his replacement. &nbsp;For the national team, Madushanka has played just one Test, 28 One-Dayers and 19 T20Is, picking a total of 70 wickets. Although he is yet to win his maiden IPL cap, Madushanka is not new to his cash-rich league, having been picked earlier by the Mumbai Indians during the 2024 edition, when a hamstring injury ruled him out of the season.<h3>Pace woes for SRH</h3>The former IPL champions were in a tight spot picking their best pacers until the home game against the Rajasthan Royals came along. With Cummins’ recovery taking longer than expected and the pace duo of Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat failing to impress thus far, SRH tried the two uncapped quicks, Hussain and Hinge, only for them to turn the tables around with their respective record debuts.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-srh-get-major-boost-with-pat-cummins-expected-to-join-on-april-17-1776170427115">IPL 2026: SRH get major boost with Pat Cummins expected to join on April 17</a> &nbsp;The two, playing together for the first time, picked four wickets each against the Royals, helping Hyderabad beat the table toppers by 57 runs the other night in Hyderabad. While Hinge created history with a triple-wicket first over on his debut, later completing his four-fer, Hussain removed the big fishes in Yashasvi Jaiswal (1) and Donovan Ferreira (69) and two others to register the best haul on his debut. &nbsp;For his brilliant 4/34, which also included the wickets of the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and RR captain Riyan Parag, Hinge won the Player of the Match award.

SRH have signed Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse. With Pat Cummins nearing a comeback and uncapped stars Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain in top form, find out how the SRH pace attack looks now.

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have bolstered their pace attack by announcing Sri Lankan quick Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for England seamer Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join the new pace heroes, Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, with SRH captain Pat Cummins also expected to land in India and join forces soon. Signed for INR 75 lakh, Madushanka will add value with his left-arm pace, known to trouble even the best of batters with his unplayable inswingers, while his reputation as a handy death bowler makes him a steal buy. Carse, who was among those retained by the franchise, suffered an injury to his right hand just ahead of the tournament opener against the RCB. While SRH head coach Daniel Vettori hoped that he would recover in time for this season, a delay in his recovery forced the management to pick Madushanka as his replacement. For the national team, Madushanka has played just one Test, 28 One-Dayers and 19 T20Is, picking a total of 70 wickets. Although he is yet to win his maiden IPL cap, Madushanka is not new to his cash-rich league, having been picked earlier by the Mumbai Indians during the 2024 edition, when a hamstring injury ruled him out of the season. Pace woes for SRH The former IPL champions were in a tight spot picking their best pacers until the home game against the Rajasthan Royals came along. With Cummins’ recovery taking longer than expected and the pace duo of Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat failing to impress thus far, SRH tried the two uncapped quicks, Hussain and Hinge, only for them to turn the tables around with their respective record debuts. Also read | IPL 2026: SRH get major boost with Pat Cummins expected to join on April 17 The two, playing together for the first time, picked four wickets each against the Royals, helping Hyderabad beat the table toppers by 57 runs the other night in Hyderabad. While Hinge created history with a triple-wicket first over on his debut, later completing his four-fer, Hussain removed the big fishes in Yashasvi Jaiswal (1) and Donovan Ferreira (69) and two others to register the best haul on his debut. For his brilliant 4/34, which also included the wickets of the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and RR captain Riyan Parag, Hinge won the Player of the Match award.

SRH have signed Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse. With Pat Cummins nearing a comeback and uncapped stars Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain in top form, find out how the SRH pace attack looks now.

IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins is expected to return to India around Apr 17 to rejoin his squad, provided he clears a fitness assessment in Australia. The Australian captain is scheduled to undergo the test on Wednesday and a positive result could see him back in action for SRH soon after.Cummins has been managing a back issue since July last year, which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup 2026 and apart from a single Ashes Test in December, he has mainly been sidelined, raising concerns for both his national side and his IPL franchise due to his importance as a strike bowler and leader.&nbsp;According to media reports, Cummins is likely to clear a fitness test and receive clearance from Cricket Australia. If all goes as planned, he could arrive in Hyderabad just ahead of SRH’s home fixture on Apr 18.&nbsp;“Cummins, the captain of Australia, will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it—there is an element of optimism in the franchise—there is a chance he could start playing for them. Cummins is expected to be back in Hyderabad on April 17. SRH play their next match on Friday (April 18) at home,” the report said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-vs-kkr-ms-dhoni-net-session-sparks-comeback-hopes-will-he-feature-against-kolkata-dewald-brevis-1776171055331">IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s net session sparks comeback hopes; will he feature against KKR?</a>&nbsp;The 32-year-old had initially linked up with the squad on Mar 27 before their opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but returned to Australia on Apr 4 following the match against Kolkata Knight Riders for further scans.&nbsp;Before the start of the season, Cummins had indicated that he was targeting a return in the latter half of the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/blessing-muzarabani-banned-by-pcb-after-choosing-ipl-over-pakistan-league-1776162616382">Blessing Muzarabani banned by PCB after choosing IPL over Pakistan league</a>&nbsp;“I’m back bowling. I’m bowling basically every third day at the moment. We’ve mapped out a plan to get me right by the middle of the tournament. So hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, I’ll play the back half, plus the final,” Cummins was quoted as saying.&nbsp;Cummins potential comeback is timely for Hyderabad, especially after promising performances from domestic bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who both claimed four wickets in a comfortable 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Pat Cummins is likely to return to India by Apr 17 after undergoing a fitness test in Australia, which will decide his availability for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins is expected to return to India around Apr 17 to rejoin his squad, provided he clears a fitness assessment in Australia. The Australian captain is scheduled to undergo the test on Wednesday and a positive result could see him back in action for SRH soon after. Cummins has been managing a back issue since July last year, which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup 2026 and apart from a single Ashes Test in December, he has mainly been sidelined, raising concerns for both his national side and his IPL franchise due to his importance as a strike bowler and leader. According to media reports, Cummins is likely to clear a fitness test and receive clearance from Cricket Australia. If all goes as planned, he could arrive in Hyderabad just ahead of SRH’s home fixture on Apr 18. “Cummins, the captain of Australia, will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it—there is an element of optimism in the franchise—there is a chance he could start playing for them. Cummins is expected to be back in Hyderabad on April 17. SRH play their next match on Friday (April 18) at home,” the report said. Also Read - IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s net session sparks comeback hopes; will he feature against KKR? The 32-year-old had initially linked up with the squad on Mar 27 before their opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but returned to Australia on Apr 4 following the match against Kolkata Knight Riders for further scans. Before the start of the season, Cummins had indicated that he was targeting a return in the latter half of the tournament. Also Read - Blessing Muzarabani banned by PCB after choosing IPL over Pakistan league “I’m back bowling. I’m bowling basically every third day at the moment. We’ve mapped out a plan to get me right by the middle of the tournament. So hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, I’ll play the back half, plus the final,” Cummins was quoted as saying. Cummins potential comeback is timely for Hyderabad, especially after promising performances from domestic bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who both claimed four wickets in a comfortable 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Pat Cummins is likely to return to India by Apr 17 after undergoing a fitness test in Australia, which will decide his availability for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL season.

IPL 2026: SRH get major boost with Pat Cummins expected to join on April 17

The BCCI selectors have put Team India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav on notice despite helping the Men in Blue clinch their record third T20 crown in March this year. Part of two T20 WC-winning teams, captaining one, SKY is a veteran performer in this format, having previously claimed the number one position in T20Is. Currently part of the star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI) squad, SKY is certain to lead the Indian Team on the UK tour, including five T20Is against England and two versus Ireland; however, his selection beyond that point would be performance-based.&nbsp;Per a PTI report, the selectors are aware of Suryakumar’s bleak run with the bat, raising questions over his form heading into the 2028 LA Olympics and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. While SKY scored 242 runs in nine outings during the triumphant T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, including a match-winning 84 against the USA in India’s tournament opener, he has just managed 106 in four innings for his IPL franchise thus far. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-set-to-become-youngest-indian-debutant-india-tour-of-ireland-2026-t20i-series-sachin-tendulkar-shafali-verma-1776166099372">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report</a>&nbsp;“Obviously, Surya is now leading the team. But he also has to ensure that, as a batter, he maintains a level of consistency in his performances. Obviously, he will lead in the UK, but after that, discussions going forward till 2028 could be purely performance-based," a BCCI source close to the information revealed in a chat. &nbsp;A run-scoring machine in the shortest format, Suryakumar played 21 T20Is last year but failed to score a fifty in any of those; he, however, improved his numbers in 2026 during the home five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he completed three half-centuries in five matches. He carried his form to the T20 World Cup, where he scored his only fifty-plus score against the associate nation (the USA) before failing to deliver big on grander occasions. &nbsp;Meanwhile, SKY would next feature for MI against the touring PBKS side, who are unbeaten thus far this season, at home during Thursday’s (Apr 16) fixture.

Is Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy at risk? Despite a T20 World Cup win, the BCCI has reportedly put SKY on notice ahead of the UK tour. Read the latest on his "performance-based" future and his upcoming clash against PBKS on April 16.

The BCCI selectors have put Team India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav on notice despite helping the Men in Blue clinch their record third T20 crown in March this year. Part of two T20 WC-winning teams, captaining one, SKY is a veteran performer in this format, having previously claimed the number one position in T20Is. Currently part of the star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI) squad, SKY is certain to lead the Indian Team on the UK tour, including five T20Is against England and two versus Ireland; however, his selection beyond that point would be performance-based. Per a PTI report, the selectors are aware of Suryakumar’s bleak run with the bat, raising questions over his form heading into the 2028 LA Olympics and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. While SKY scored 242 runs in nine outings during the triumphant T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, including a match-winning 84 against the USA in India’s tournament opener, he has just managed 106 in four innings for his IPL franchise thus far. Also read | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report “Obviously, Surya is now leading the team. But he also has to ensure that, as a batter, he maintains a level of consistency in his performances. Obviously, he will lead in the UK, but after that, discussions going forward till 2028 could be purely performance-based," a BCCI source close to the information revealed in a chat. A run-scoring machine in the shortest format, Suryakumar played 21 T20Is last year but failed to score a fifty in any of those; he, however, improved his numbers in 2026 during the home five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he completed three half-centuries in five matches. He carried his form to the T20 World Cup, where he scored his only fifty-plus score against the associate nation (the USA) before failing to deliver big on grander occasions. Meanwhile, SKY would next feature for MI against the touring PBKS side, who are unbeaten thus far this season, at home during Thursday’s (Apr 16) fixture.

Is Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy at risk? Despite a T20 World Cup win, the BCCI has reportedly put SKY on notice ahead of the UK tour. Read the latest on his "performance-based" future and his upcoming clash against PBKS on April 16.

Make or Break: Why UK tour could decide Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I future

Veteran CSK batter MS Dhoni has resumed net training, sparking his comeback rumours just ahead of his team’s home IPL 2026 game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (Apr 14). CSK returned to winning ways in the previous clash against Delhi Capitals and hopes to continue maintaining it. While Dewald Brevis returned to the playing XI after missing the first three games due to a side strain, CSK sweat on MS Dhoni’s fitness as they aim to climb up the points table. However, the big question is whether he would play the marquee clash against KKR?&nbsp;MS Dhoni had a brief batting session late on Monday at the MA Chidambaram but remains highly unlikely for Tuesday’s home tie, per ESPNcricinfo. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-set-to-become-youngest-indian-debutant-india-tour-of-ireland-2026-t20i-series-sachin-tendulkar-shafali-verma-1776166099372">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest male Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report</a>&nbsp;Dhoni suffered a calf strain ahead of the season and missed all four matches since. MS is said to be working towards attaining full fitness. Meanwhile, per CSK’s earlier statement, Dhoni was to miss the first two weeks for rehab, but was later ruled out until at least the end of April. &nbsp;During the training session, Dhoni only faced throwdowns, mainly from batting coach and ex-CSK teammate Michael Hussey. He neither batted at full intensity nor kept wickets during keeping drills. &nbsp;Team head coach Stephen Fleming also commented on his fitness earlier ahead of the Punjab Kings game, saying, "It is just a game without him. He is still heavily involved in the side, and his influence remains very strong.”<h3>CSK in IPL 2026</h3>Chennai has played four matches thus far, winning one and losing three. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, CSK has posted two 200-plus totals, including one against DC, in which Sanju Samson smashed his maiden hundred for the franchise. &nbsp;New additions in the bowling attack and Brevis’ return boosted CSK’s form, as they began to look like their old self. Although Dhoni’s comeback date remains uncertain, the former five-time champions are preparing the best side even in his absence.&nbsp;

Will MS Dhoni play against KKR tonight? Despite resuming net training at Chepauk, "Thala" remains a doubt for the CSK vs KKR clash on April 14. Get the latest on Dhoni’s calf injury.

Veteran CSK batter MS Dhoni has resumed net training, sparking his comeback rumours just ahead of his team’s home IPL 2026 game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (Apr 14). CSK returned to winning ways in the previous clash against Delhi Capitals and hopes to continue maintaining it. While Dewald Brevis returned to the playing XI after missing the first three games due to a side strain, CSK sweat on MS Dhoni’s fitness as they aim to climb up the points table. However, the big question is whether he would play the marquee clash against KKR? MS Dhoni had a brief batting session late on Monday at the MA Chidambaram but remains highly unlikely for Tuesday’s home tie, per ESPNcricinfo. Also read | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest male Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report Dhoni suffered a calf strain ahead of the season and missed all four matches since. MS is said to be working towards attaining full fitness. Meanwhile, per CSK’s earlier statement, Dhoni was to miss the first two weeks for rehab, but was later ruled out until at least the end of April. During the training session, Dhoni only faced throwdowns, mainly from batting coach and ex-CSK teammate Michael Hussey. He neither batted at full intensity nor kept wickets during keeping drills. Team head coach Stephen Fleming also commented on his fitness earlier ahead of the Punjab Kings game, saying, "It is just a game without him. He is still heavily involved in the side, and his influence remains very strong.” CSK in IPL 2026 Chennai has played four matches thus far, winning one and losing three. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, CSK has posted two 200-plus totals, including one against DC, in which Sanju Samson smashed his maiden hundred for the franchise. New additions in the bowling attack and Brevis’ return boosted CSK’s form, as they began to look like their old self. Although Dhoni’s comeback date remains uncertain, the former five-time champions are preparing the best side even in his absence.

Will MS Dhoni play against KKR tonight? Despite resuming net training at Chepauk, "Thala" remains a doubt for the CSK vs KKR clash on April 14. Get the latest on Dhoni’s calf injury.

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s net session sparks comeback hopes; will he feature against KKR?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is amongst those shortlisted for the away T20I tour of Ireland in June 2026. Following his IPL heroics for the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he slammed a record 35-ball hundred last season, clubbed along with several match-winning knocks thus far in IPL 2026, the swashbuckling teenager could become the youngest to play for India. Already touted to break cricket records at this tender age, the BCCI selectors could fast-track his India debut as early as this year.&nbsp;While Shafali Verma is the youngest Indian debutant (15 years and 239 days) across both divisions since 2000, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was the youngest male cricketer from the country (16 years and 205 days).&nbsp;“He is in contention for the Ireland tour, and the selectors have shortlisted his name along with those of many other players,” a source close to the information confirmed this development, as quoted by The Indian Express. &nbsp;After IPL 2026, India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test in Mullanpur, before flying to the UK for the white-ball series. While India will face England for five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1, the shadow tour of Ireland consists of just two T20Is (June 26 and 28) in Belfast. &nbsp;The left-handed opener has made headlines since his IPL debut last year, breaking records in and beyond the tournament. Having represented India-A and India’s U-19 teams in the meantime, including winning the U19 ODI World Cup recently, Vaibhav has shown his class and appetite for runs, impressing the selectors. While discussions around his selection continue to happen on the sidelines, those in charge have reportedly made up their minds about bringing him on the international stage. &nbsp;Even thus far this season, Vaibhav smashed a 17-ball 52 against the Chennai Super Kings and a 14-ball 39 against the Mumbai Indians, during which he smashed ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six. However, his best came against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), when he registered a brilliant 78 off just 26 balls, helping his team win the crucial match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-praful-hinge-on-dream-debut-i-told-people-i-will-dismiss-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-a-bouncer-4-for-34-sakib-hussain-1776106829389">Praful Hinge on dream IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Sooryavanshi on a bouncer’</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, in his latest outing against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Vaibhav departed on a first-ball duck, a rarity in his brief career.

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The publication reports that the selectors are keen to have him on board for India’s two away tours against Ireland and Zimbabwe later this year.&nbsp; &nbsp;The rookie opener, however, also drew a vote of confidence from one of BCCI’s top functionaries. &nbsp;“What an amazing batting display by Vaibhav Suryavanshi this @IPL 2026 season. This prodigy certainly deserves to debut for Team India @BCCI as the youngest, given his performances. It’s rare you get chance to pick up someone so talented and sooooo young too. Certainly deserves his name to be recorded as the youngest debutant for India,” IPL chairman Arun Dhumal wrote on X.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history! Following his IPL 2026 heroics for Rajasthan Royals, the teenage prodigy has been shortlisted for India’s T20I tour of Ireland. Could he become India’s youngest-ever debutant? Get the latest on the BCCI’s selection plans.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is amongst those shortlisted for the away T20I tour of Ireland in June 2026. Following his IPL heroics for the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he slammed a record 35-ball hundred last season, clubbed along with several match-winning knocks thus far in IPL 2026, the swashbuckling teenager could become the youngest to play for India. Already touted to break cricket records at this tender age, the BCCI selectors could fast-track his India debut as early as this year. While Shafali Verma is the youngest Indian debutant (15 years and 239 days) across both divisions since 2000, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was the youngest male cricketer from the country (16 years and 205 days). “He is in contention for the Ireland tour, and the selectors have shortlisted his name along with those of many other players,” a source close to the information confirmed this development, as quoted by The Indian Express. After IPL 2026, India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test in Mullanpur, before flying to the UK for the white-ball series. While India will face England for five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1, the shadow tour of Ireland consists of just two T20Is (June 26 and 28) in Belfast. The left-handed opener has made headlines since his IPL debut last year, breaking records in and beyond the tournament. Having represented India-A and India’s U-19 teams in the meantime, including winning the U19 ODI World Cup recently, Vaibhav has shown his class and appetite for runs, impressing the selectors. While discussions around his selection continue to happen on the sidelines, those in charge have reportedly made up their minds about bringing him on the international stage. Even thus far this season, Vaibhav smashed a 17-ball 52 against the Chennai Super Kings and a 14-ball 39 against the Mumbai Indians, during which he smashed ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six. However, his best came against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), when he registered a brilliant 78 off just 26 balls, helping his team win the crucial match. Also read | Praful Hinge on dream IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Sooryavanshi on a bouncer’ Meanwhile, in his latest outing against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Vaibhav departed on a first-ball duck, a rarity in his brief career.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history! Following his IPL 2026 heroics for Rajasthan Royals, the teenage prodigy has been shortlisted for India’s T20I tour of Ireland. Could he become India’s youngest-ever debutant? Get the latest on the BCCI’s selection plans.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest male Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after signing with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League last month. The 29-year-old had earlier been contracted to Islamabad United but withdrew to take up the IPL opportunity.In an official statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Muzarabani will be banned from participating in the next two PSL seasons with immediate effect.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Following a thorough disciplinary review, the PCB has announced that Zimbabwean cricketer Blessing Muzarabani is declared ineligible to participate in the next two editions of the PSL, effective immediately," the PCB said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-will-varun-chakravarthy-play-vs-csk-kkr-provides-update-1776154376390">IPL 2026: Will Varun Chakravarthy play vs CSK? KKR provides update</a>&nbsp;The Pakistan Cricket Board stated that by taking part in a “conflicting engagement,” the 29-year-old had violated professional standards.&nbsp;“Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency. Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game," the PSL said in a statement on Tuesday.&nbsp;“Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators, and stakeholders place in professional engagements. The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach," it added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gt-csk-fixtures-swapped-after-venue-twist-here-s-why-1776149228679">IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why</a>&nbsp;Muzarabani is not alone in stepping away from PSL commitments in favor of the IPL. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka recently left Lahore Qalandars to join Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;Similarly, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch received a one-year PSL ban last year after opting to play for Mumbai Indians despite being signed by Peshawar Zalmi.&nbsp;The 2026 PSL season is currently being staged in Lahore and Karachi without spectators due to an oil crisis linked to tensions in West Asia. However, discussions are expected between the PCB and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the possible return of fans to the stadiums.

Kolkata Knight Riders approached pacer Blessing Muzarabani after being instructed to release Mustafizur Rahman.

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after signing with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League last month. The 29-year-old had earlier been contracted to Islamabad United but withdrew to take up the IPL opportunity. In an official statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Muzarabani will be banned from participating in the next two PSL seasons with immediate effect. “Following a thorough disciplinary review, the PCB has announced that Zimbabwean cricketer Blessing Muzarabani is declared ineligible to participate in the next two editions of the PSL, effective immediately," the PCB said in a statement. Also Read - IPL 2026: Will Varun Chakravarthy play vs CSK? KKR provides update The Pakistan Cricket Board stated that by taking part in a “conflicting engagement,” the 29-year-old had violated professional standards. “Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency. Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game," the PSL said in a statement on Tuesday. “Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators, and stakeholders place in professional engagements. The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach," it added. Also Read - IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why Muzarabani is not alone in stepping away from PSL commitments in favor of the IPL. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka recently left Lahore Qalandars to join Rajasthan Royals. Similarly, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch received a one-year PSL ban last year after opting to play for Mumbai Indians despite being signed by Peshawar Zalmi. The 2026 PSL season is currently being staged in Lahore and Karachi without spectators due to an oil crisis linked to tensions in West Asia. However, discussions are expected between the PCB and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the possible return of fans to the stadiums.

Kolkata Knight Riders approached pacer Blessing Muzarabani after being instructed to release Mustafizur Rahman.

Blessing Muzarabani banned by PCB after choosing IPL over Pakistan league

From Kagiso Rabada to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Ashish Nehra and Harshal Patel

From Kagiso Rabada to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Ashish Nehra and Harshal Patel

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 100 IPL wickets

Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness has been a key talking point among KKR supporters ahead of their match against Chennai Super Kings, as the spinner has been sidelined since the defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he injured his finger while attempting a catch. Since then, he has missed both the game against PBKS and the loss to LSG at Eden Gardens. Prior to the Lucknow clash, there was no clear timeline for his comeback, but recent updates suggest he could be in contention for selection again.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to media reports, a KKR spokesperson confirmed in the pre-match press conference that Varun is ready for the Apr 14 fixture against CSK at Chepauk. Despite wearing a bandage, he has been actively training in the lead-up to the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/boxer-terrance-crawford-found-guilty-and-fined-despite-police-using-guns-in-traffic-stop-1776152654562">Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Crawford found guilty &amp; fined</a>&nbsp;"So, Varun's been training. He's had a bandage on his hand, but then he's still training. He's been training for all the days leading up to this match, so he's good," said the KKR spokesperson.&nbsp;Against CSK, Varun has delivered solid performances, claiming 13 wickets in 11 matches. At Chepauk, his home venue, he has taken eight wickets in seven games, maintaining an average of 24.38.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-he-didn-t-give-me-a-chance-ayush-shetty-after-loss-to-shi-yuqi-at-badminton-asia-championships-2026-1776147434350">'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026</a>&nbsp;However, the current season has been challenging for him so far, as he has struggled with his economy rate, conceding runs at 13.16 and is yet to pick up a wicket.&nbsp;KKR have also received additional boost with the arrival of Matheesha Pathirana. The Sri Lankan pacer has obtained his no-objection certificate and is now available for selection ahead of the CSK encounter.

Varun Chakravarthy’s potential return would be a significant boost for KKR as they look to secure their first win of the season against CSK in Chennai.

Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness has been a key talking point among KKR supporters ahead of their match against Chennai Super Kings, as the spinner has been sidelined since the defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he injured his finger while attempting a catch. Since then, he has missed both the game against PBKS and the loss to LSG at Eden Gardens. Prior to the Lucknow clash, there was no clear timeline for his comeback, but recent updates suggest he could be in contention for selection again. According to media reports, a KKR spokesperson confirmed in the pre-match press conference that Varun is ready for the Apr 14 fixture against CSK at Chepauk. Despite wearing a bandage, he has been actively training in the lead-up to the game. Also Read - Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Crawford found guilty & fined "So, Varun's been training. He's had a bandage on his hand, but then he's still training. He's been training for all the days leading up to this match, so he's good," said the KKR spokesperson. Against CSK, Varun has delivered solid performances, claiming 13 wickets in 11 matches. At Chepauk, his home venue, he has taken eight wickets in seven games, maintaining an average of 24.38. Also Read - 'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 However, the current season has been challenging for him so far, as he has struggled with his economy rate, conceding runs at 13.16 and is yet to pick up a wicket. KKR have also received additional boost with the arrival of Matheesha Pathirana. The Sri Lankan pacer has obtained his no-objection certificate and is now available for selection ahead of the CSK encounter.

Varun Chakravarthy’s potential return would be a significant boost for KKR as they look to secure their first win of the season against CSK in Chennai.

IPL 2026: Will Varun Chakravarthy play vs CSK? KKR provides update

Rajasthan Royals (RR) walked into the IPL 2026 match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (Apr 13) as the only team with 100 per cent win record in the season. The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each and took SRH to a dominating 57-run win. Royals skipper Riyan Parag, while calling the loss a blip, acknowledged there were some miscalculations from them but conceded that the SRH debuting bowlers did bowl really well. The loss didn't displace Royals (8 points from 5 matches) from top position on the points table but took SRH to fourth place (4 points from 5 matches).<h2>RR skipper Parag reacts to loss vs SRH</h2>"Not a lot of time to feel the emotions, to be honest. We lost back-to-back wickets, credit to the way they bowled. Probably a few miscalculations from us, but we will just take this as a blip and not think about it too much,” Parag said Royals' first loss of the season.Also Read - <a href=" IPL 2026, SRH vs RR | Meet Praful Hinge, who started career with 3-wicket over">IPL 2026, SRH vs RR | Meet Praful Hinge, who started career with 3-wicket over</a>"I think I've not seen them a lot domestically, but I think I played Sakib once when I played against Bihar versus Assam. But they bowled beautifully," he added about the two debutants.<h2>Praful-Sakib create history</h2>Praful bowled the first over of RR's chase - his first IPL over - and took three wickets in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This is the first time a bowler had taken three wickets in first over of an IPL innings. Hinge dismissed Riyan Parag in his second over as RR became 9/5 in three overs. The other wicket was taken by Sakib, who dismissed Jaiswal in his first over as well.Praful finished with 4/34 while Sakib took 4/24 - making them only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings. The last Indian bowling pair to achieve the feat was Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma for Gujarat Titans.

The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each as SRH got a dominating 57-run win. Praful and Sakib are only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) walked into the IPL 2026 match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (Apr 13) as the only team with 100 per cent win record in the season. The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each and took SRH to a dominating 57-run win. Royals skipper Riyan Parag, while calling the loss a blip, acknowledged there were some miscalculations from them but conceded that the SRH debuting bowlers did bowl really well. The loss didn't displace Royals (8 points from 5 matches) from top position on the points table but took SRH to fourth place (4 points from 5 matches). RR skipper Parag reacts to loss vs SRH "Not a lot of time to feel the emotions, to be honest. We lost back-to-back wickets, credit to the way they bowled. Probably a few miscalculations from us, but we will just take this as a blip and not think about it too much,” Parag said Royals' first loss of the season. Also Read - IPL 2026, SRH vs RR | Meet Praful Hinge, who started career with 3-wicket over "I think I've not seen them a lot domestically, but I think I played Sakib once when I played against Bihar versus Assam. But they bowled beautifully," he added about the two debutants. Praful-Sakib create history Praful bowled the first over of RR's chase - his first IPL over - and took three wickets in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This is the first time a bowler had taken three wickets in first over of an IPL innings. Hinge dismissed Riyan Parag in his second over as RR became 9/5 in three overs. The other wicket was taken by Sakib, who dismissed Jaiswal in his first over as well. Praful finished with 4/34 while Sakib took 4/24 - making them only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings. The last Indian bowling pair to achieve the feat was Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma for Gujarat Titans.

The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each as SRH got a dominating 57-run win. Praful and Sakib are only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings.

IPL 2026 | 'I have not seen...': Parag reacts to SRH debutant pacers Praful and Sakib tearing RR apart

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule, as the Apr 26 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will now take place in Chennai instead of Ahmedabad, while their return fixture on May 21 has been moved to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The change has been made in view of the municipal corporation elections scheduled across Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on Apr 26, 2026.&nbsp;A statement from the IPL said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces a revision in the schedule of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026." "The afternoon fixture between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on April 26, 2026, will now be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, with the match starting at 03:30 PM IST." "Accordingly, the reverse fixture between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, scheduled to be played on May 21, 2026 in the evening, will now be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with the match set to begin at 07:30 PM IST," the statement added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-he-didn-t-give-me-a-chance-ayush-shetty-after-loss-to-shi-yuqi-at-badminton-asia-championships-2026-1776147434350">'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026</a> Currently, GT are at the fifth spot in the points table with two wins and two losses each, with four points. They won their last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow on Sunday. CSK also broke their three-match losing streak, winning by 23 runs against Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home venue of Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-watch-man-utd-s-martinez-gets-red-card-3-match-suspension-for-pulling-hair-of-leeds-calvert-lewin-1776144279636">WATCH | Man Utd's Martinez gets red card &amp; 3-match suspension for pulling hair</a>&nbsp;The remaining 50 league matches are set to be played from Apr 13 to May 24 across 12 venues, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur and New Chandigarh. The second phase of the tournament will include eight double-headers, with matches starting at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM IST.&nbsp;Venues for the playoffs have not yet been confirmed, however, the IPL 2026 final is expected to be hosted at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning run last season.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on Apr 26 and May 21 have been swapped by the BCCI.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule, as the Apr 26 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will now take place in Chennai instead of Ahmedabad, while their return fixture on May 21 has been moved to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The change has been made in view of the municipal corporation elections scheduled across Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on Apr 26, 2026. A statement from the IPL said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces a revision in the schedule of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026." "The afternoon fixture between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on April 26, 2026, will now be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, with the match starting at 03:30 PM IST." "Accordingly, the reverse fixture between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, scheduled to be played on May 21, 2026 in the evening, will now be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with the match set to begin at 07:30 PM IST," the statement added. Also Read - 'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 Currently, GT are at the fifth spot in the points table with two wins and two losses each, with four points. They won their last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow on Sunday. CSK also broke their three-match losing streak, winning by 23 runs against Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home venue of Chepauk Stadium on Saturday. Also Read - WATCH | Man Utd's Martinez gets red card & 3-match suspension for pulling hair The remaining 50 league matches are set to be played from Apr 13 to May 24 across 12 venues, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur and New Chandigarh. The second phase of the tournament will include eight double-headers, with matches starting at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM IST. Venues for the playoffs have not yet been confirmed, however, the IPL 2026 final is expected to be hosted at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning run last season. With inputs from agencies

The fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on Apr 26 and May 21 have been swapped by the BCCI.

IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why

Praful Hinge, on debut, bowled the first over of RR's chase as SRH tried to defend 217 in IPL 2026 on Monday (Apr 13) in Hyderabad. The match was almost done and dusted after Hinge was done with his over. He removed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on second ball of the ball for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhruv Jurel two balls later and finished the over with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Praful took three wickets for one run in his first over IPL over - a dream come true after years of hard work. He then returned for his second over in the third over of the innings and dismissed RR skipper Riyan Parag as well, bringing down opposition to 9/5. Hinge eventually finished with 4/34 in his four overs but it is his first over which will be remembered for a long time in the tournament history.<h2>Who is Praful Hinge?</h2>Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He made his domestic debut in First Class cricket in (red ball) 2024 and has played 10 FC matches, taking 27 wickets with a best of 4/60.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-praful-hinge-on-dream-debut-i-told-people-i-will-dismiss-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-a-bouncer-4-for-34-sakib-hussain-1776106829389">Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’</a>His List A (50-over) debut came in 2025 against Mizoram and has played six matches so far, taking five wickets with a best of 2/54. Before his IPL debut with SRH, Hinge played only one T20 match, in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) vs Andhra Pradesh in 2025 and took 1/23.He was picked up by scouts for his performance in Vidarbha Pro T20 League last year where played a vital role in Neco Master Blasters' title win.He won the POTM award for his performance vs RR and said: “I had manifested this, I think I had written it somewhere last year that the first match I play, I will take four or five wickets.”<h2>Why was Hinge so effective vs RR?</h2>Hinge is a nippy pacer with decent speeds and gets the ball to rush to the batters using his lanky frame. Apart from being unknown, which worked in his favour, Hinge got the ball to batter at uncomfortable angles and speed, making him hard to hit. He would definitely be on the radars of other teams which would now try and decipher his technique for batters to attack against him.

Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He took 4/34 in IPL debut for SRH vs RR and won the player of the match award as well.

Praful Hinge, on debut, bowled the first over of RR's chase as SRH tried to defend 217 in IPL 2026 on Monday (Apr 13) in Hyderabad. The match was almost done and dusted after Hinge was done with his over. He removed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on second ball of the ball for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhruv Jurel two balls later and finished the over with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Praful took three wickets for one run in his first over IPL over - a dream come true after years of hard work. He then returned for his second over in the third over of the innings and dismissed RR skipper Riyan Parag as well, bringing down opposition to 9/5. Hinge eventually finished with 4/34 in his four overs but it is his first over which will be remembered for a long time in the tournament history. Who is Praful Hinge? Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He made his domestic debut in First Class cricket in (red ball) 2024 and has played 10 FC matches, taking 27 wickets with a best of 4/60. Also Read - Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’ His List A (50-over) debut came in 2025 against Mizoram and has played six matches so far, taking five wickets with a best of 2/54. Before his IPL debut with SRH, Hinge played only one T20 match, in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) vs Andhra Pradesh in 2025 and took 1/23. He was picked up by scouts for his performance in Vidarbha Pro T20 League last year where played a vital role in Neco Master Blasters' title win. He won the POTM award for his performance vs RR and said: “I had manifested this, I think I had written it somewhere last year that the first match I play, I will take four or five wickets.” Why was Hinge so effective vs RR? Hinge is a nippy pacer with decent speeds and gets the ball to rush to the batters using his lanky frame. Apart from being unknown, which worked in his favour, Hinge got the ball to batter at uncomfortable angles and speed, making him hard to hit. He would definitely be on the radars of other teams which would now try and decipher his technique for batters to attack against him.

Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He took 4/34 in IPL debut for SRH vs RR and won the player of the match award as well.

IPL 2026 | 'I manifested this': Meet Praful Hinge, who started IPL career with three-wicket over for SRH vs RR

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday (Apr 13) at Hyderabad by 57 runs. The match was turned around for SRH by young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs on the back of skipper Ishan Kishan's 91. RR, which were unbeaten in the tournament so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and could never recover from the damage and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs. Despite the loss, RR remain on top of points table with 8 points from four wins and one loss in 5 matches while SRH move to fourth place with 4 points from two wins and three losses in five matches.<h2>SRH debut bowlers finish the game off inside three overs</h2>RR's chase of 217 vs SRH couldn't have gone any more awry - Praful Hinge - bowling the first over of innings - dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with bouncer for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhuv Jurel two balls later and finished with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius - all in one over. This is the first time a bowler has taken three wickets in first over of the IPL innings, let alone on debut.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-praful-hinge-on-dream-debut-i-told-people-i-will-dismiss-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-a-bouncer-4-for-34-sakib-hussain-1776106829389">Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’</a>Sakib Hussain, Hinge's partner in debut, removed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over before RR skipper Riyan Paran also was sent back to dugout by Hinge in next over. At 9/5, RR needed a miracle which never arrived. Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja added 118 runs for the sixth wicket before Hussain dismissed Ferreira on 69 off 44. RR were eventually bowled out for 159 as Hinge and Hussain took 4/34 and 4/24, respectively to hand SRH a 57-run win.<h2>Kishan holds innings with 91</h2>RR started the match with Jofra Archer dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a golden-duck, putting the stadium in silent mode but skipper Ishan Kishan showed the mettle and held the innings together. Kishan added 55 runs with Travis Head (18) and 88 with Heinrich Klaasen (40 off 26) before being dismissed on 91 off 44 balls. Nitish Reddy (28 off 13) and Salil Arora (24 off 13) took the SRH to past 200 and finished on 216/6 in 20 overs.

SRH won by 57 runs, thanks to young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs, while RR, unbeaten so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday (Apr 13) at Hyderabad by 57 runs. The match was turned around for SRH by young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs on the back of skipper Ishan Kishan's 91. RR, which were unbeaten in the tournament so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and could never recover from the damage and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs. Despite the loss, RR remain on top of points table with 8 points from four wins and one loss in 5 matches while SRH move to fourth place with 4 points from two wins and three losses in five matches. SRH debut bowlers finish the game off inside three overs RR's chase of 217 vs SRH couldn't have gone any more awry - Praful Hinge - bowling the first over of innings - dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with bouncer for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhuv Jurel two balls later and finished with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius - all in one over. This is the first time a bowler has taken three wickets in first over of the IPL innings, let alone on debut. Also Read - Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’ Sakib Hussain, Hinge's partner in debut, removed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over before RR skipper Riyan Paran also was sent back to dugout by Hinge in next over. At 9/5, RR needed a miracle which never arrived. Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja added 118 runs for the sixth wicket before Hussain dismissed Ferreira on 69 off 44. RR were eventually bowled out for 159 as Hinge and Hussain took 4/34 and 4/24, respectively to hand SRH a 57-run win. Kishan holds innings with 91 RR started the match with Jofra Archer dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a golden-duck, putting the stadium in silent mode but skipper Ishan Kishan showed the mettle and held the innings together. Kishan added 55 runs with Travis Head (18) and 88 with Heinrich Klaasen (40 off 26) before being dismissed on 91 off 44 balls. Nitish Reddy (28 off 13) and Salil Arora (24 off 13) took the SRH to past 200 and finished on 216/6 in 20 overs.

SRH won by 57 runs, thanks to young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs, while RR, unbeaten so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs.

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Praful Hinge has entered history books, and what a way to do so. On his IPL debut, which was no short of a dream, the right-arm seamer did what none could to date in the league’s 19-year history. Defending a massive 217, Praful first dismissed the dangerous-looking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi off a bouncer on a first-ball duck, something he admitted telling people about beforehand during the post-match presser. He then accounted for RR’s last game hero Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, both on two-ball ducks, returning with three wickets in his first-ever IPL over. In his next over, he dismissed RR captain Riyan Parag on four to complete his four-wicket haul.&nbsp;“I had written this somewhere that I will take 4-5 wickets on my debut. I thought of dominating the powerplay. I believe in it (manifestation),” Praful said on his match-winning spell after the game.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-praful-hinge-sakib-hussain-end-rajasthan-royals-unbeaten-run-as-sunrisers-hyderabad-clinch-clinical-home-win-in-ipl-2026-1776102566161">Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain end RR’s unbeaten run as SRH clinch clinical home win in IPL 2026</a> &nbsp;Representing Vidarbha in the domestic circuit, Praful began playing cricket at the tender age of 13, and didn’t know what a leather ball was until then. Upon urging his father to put him in a cricket academy, he received ‘You’re too young for this’ as an answer, only for his father to make him join one soon after. Years later, he won his team an IPL match and that too on his tournament debut.&nbsp; &nbsp;“At the age of 13, I started cricket. Did not know what leather ball cricket was. Asked my father to join a club. But he said I was too young. Then he just took me there, and I kept playing after it. Want to dedicate this award to my family,” Praful reflected on his cricketing journey.<h3>On his favourite wicket</h3>Of course, and for all the right reasons, it had to be Sooryavanshi’s wicket. Explaining what makes it so special for him, Praful said, “I had told people that I would bowl a bouncer to him and get him out. I just wanted to get him out. Varun bhai (our bowling coach) helped me plan it, so thank you.”&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

Meanwhile, he wasn’t the only bowler, a debutant or from SRH, to hog the limelight, as his fellow debutant Sakib Hussain, another seamer, did wonders on his IPL debut. Sharing the new ball with Praful, Hussain accounted for Yashasvi Jaiswal on just one before removing Donovan Ferreira on 69 later during the run chase. &nbsp;He then picked two more in his final over to finish with 4/24 on his IPL debut. Praful, on the other hand, returned with 4/34.

History in Hyderabad! Debutant Praful Hinge creates IPL history with a triple-wicket maiden as SunRisers Hyderabad crush Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs. Read about Hinge’s "manifested" 4-wicket haul, his bold bouncer to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sakib Hussain’s clinical debut spell here.

Praful Hinge has entered history books, and what a way to do so. On his IPL debut, which was no short of a dream, the right-arm seamer did what none could to date in the league’s 19-year history. Defending a massive 217, Praful first dismissed the dangerous-looking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi off a bouncer on a first-ball duck, something he admitted telling people about beforehand during the post-match presser. He then accounted for RR’s last game hero Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, both on two-ball ducks, returning with three wickets in his first-ever IPL over. In his next over, he dismissed RR captain Riyan Parag on four to complete his four-wicket haul. “I had written this somewhere that I will take 4-5 wickets on my debut. I thought of dominating the powerplay. I believe in it (manifestation),” Praful said on his match-winning spell after the game. Also read | Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain end RR’s unbeaten run as SRH clinch clinical home win in IPL 2026 Representing Vidarbha in the domestic circuit, Praful began playing cricket at the tender age of 13, and didn’t know what a leather ball was until then. Upon urging his father to put him in a cricket academy, he received ‘You’re too young for this’ as an answer, only for his father to make him join one soon after. Years later, he won his team an IPL match and that too on his tournament debut. “At the age of 13, I started cricket. Did not know what leather ball cricket was. Asked my father to join a club. But he said I was too young. Then he just took me there, and I kept playing after it. Want to dedicate this award to my family,” Praful reflected on his cricketing journey. On his favourite wicket Of course, and for all the right reasons, it had to be Sooryavanshi’s wicket. Explaining what makes it so special for him, Praful said, “I had told people that I would bowl a bouncer to him and get him out. I just wanted to get him out. Varun bhai (our bowling coach) helped me plan it, so thank you.” WATCH VIDEO -

History in Hyderabad! Debutant Praful Hinge creates IPL history with a triple-wicket maiden as SunRisers Hyderabad crush Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs. Read about Hinge’s "manifested" 4-wicket haul, his bold bouncer to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sakib Hussain’s clinical debut spell here.

Praful Hinge on dream IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Sooryavanshi on a bouncer’

Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain dismantled the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals with four wickets each on their IPL debuts as SunRisers Hyderabad clinch a clinical 57-run win on Monday (Apr 13). The two uncapped seamers broke RR’s back in the second innings, with Praful creating history by picking up three wickets in his first-ever IPL over, including removing the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a first-ball duck. He also accounted for RR’s last game hero, Dhurv Jurel, on a second-ball zero and another IPL debutant, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, without troubling the scoreboard. Hussain, on the other hand, also returned with as many wickets, which also included Yashasvi Jaiswal’s on just one.&nbsp;Earlier, SRH’s stand-in captain Ishan Kishan slammed a brilliant 91, becoming only the third batter in the franchise history to be dismissed in the 90s. While Henrich Klaasen also contributed with a 26-ball 40, Salil Arora and Nitish Kumar Reddy elevated the scoring rate with a late blitz, helping SRH post another 200-plus total (216 for six) this season.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-first-ball-golden-duck-for-abhishek-sharma-as-jofra-archer-silences-sunrisers-hyderabad-crowd-uppal-watch-video-1776090314566">Abhishek Sharma departs on first-ball golden duck as Archer silences Hyderabad crowd – WATCH</a><h3>Hinge, Hussain show in Hyderabad</h3>Bowling with an inexperienced pair up front, Kishan’s bold move paid dividends, as Hinge, bowling his first IPL over, picked up Sooryavanshi on his first ball before picking two more in the same over to create history. It wasn’t long before his fellow debutant, Hussain, removed the seasoned RR opener Jaiswal on just one to reduce the Royals to four wickets for just two runs inside the second over.&nbsp;WATCH -

Hinge then accounted for RR captain Riyan Parag on the last ball of his second over, with the Royals’ scorecard reading 9/5 in the chase of 217. All-rounders Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja then revived RR’s innings with a 118-run stand for the sixth wicket, before Hussain struck gold by dismissing Ferreira on 69 off 44 balls. &nbsp;While Jadeja soon followed on 45, with Hussain picking two more in his final over to complete a four-fer, Tushar Deshpande’s stomach for fight delayed the inevitable; however, he failed to do it for long as Eshan Malinga picked his wicket on 25 to wrap up the Royals’ innings on 159, ending their unbeaten run in this competition.

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Despite the loss, the Royals stand tall on the points table with eight points in five contested matches, and the Hyderabad-based franchise moved to fourth place with two wins in five contested matches.

The two pace-bowling debutants, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, won it for the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), who moved to the fourth spot with two wins in five contested matches.

Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain dismantled the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals with four wickets each on their IPL debuts as SunRisers Hyderabad clinch a clinical 57-run win on Monday (Apr 13). The two uncapped seamers broke RR’s back in the second innings, with Praful creating history by picking up three wickets in his first-ever IPL over, including removing the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a first-ball duck. He also accounted for RR’s last game hero, Dhurv Jurel, on a second-ball zero and another IPL debutant, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, without troubling the scoreboard. Hussain, on the other hand, also returned with as many wickets, which also included Yashasvi Jaiswal’s on just one. Earlier, SRH’s stand-in captain Ishan Kishan slammed a brilliant 91, becoming only the third batter in the franchise history to be dismissed in the 90s. While Henrich Klaasen also contributed with a 26-ball 40, Salil Arora and Nitish Kumar Reddy elevated the scoring rate with a late blitz, helping SRH post another 200-plus total (216 for six) this season. Also read | Abhishek Sharma departs on first-ball golden duck as Archer silences Hyderabad crowd – WATCH Hinge, Hussain show in Hyderabad Bowling with an inexperienced pair up front, Kishan’s bold move paid dividends, as Hinge, bowling his first IPL over, picked up Sooryavanshi on his first ball before picking two more in the same over to create history. It wasn’t long before his fellow debutant, Hussain, removed the seasoned RR opener Jaiswal on just one to reduce the Royals to four wickets for just two runs inside the second over. WATCH -

The two pace-bowling debutants, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain won it for the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), who moved to the fourth spot with two wins in five contested matches.

Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain end RR’s unbeaten run as SRH clinch clinical home win in IPL 2026

SRH’s stand-in captain Ishan Kishan got out on a brilliant 91 against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, becoming the latest from the franchise to get out in the 90s in the IPL. It’s time we look at those who made this list earlier.

SRH’s stand-in captain Ishan Kishan got out on a brilliant 91 against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, becoming the latest from the franchise to get out in the 90s in the IPL. It’s time we look at those who made this list earlier.

IPL: 5 Times SRH Batters Dismissed in the 90s

South Africa on Monday (Apr 13) announced its squad for the upcoming five-match women’s T20I series against India, scheduled to bee played from Apr 17 to 27. The 15-member side will be captained by Laura Wolvaardt, marking their last official outing before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England this June. Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp remains unavailable, having also missed recent series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke has earned her first call-up to the national team.&nbsp;The series will begin with consecutive matches at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Apr 17 and 19. The action will then shift to Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for the third and fourth games on Apr 22 and 25. The final T20I is set to take place at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Apr 27.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-mi-captain-hardik-pandya-hit-with-12-lakh-fine-rcb-tim-david-penalised-for-disciplinary-breach-1776088377083">IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya hit with ₹12 lakh fine; RCB’s Tim David penalised for disciplinary breach</a>&nbsp;Cricket South Africa (CSA) further said experienced seam-bowling all rounder Marizanne Kapp is still unavailable as she continues recovery from an illness.&nbsp;“It is a quick turnaround, for sure, but a T20I series against India at home will always be special. The group remains largely the same for this tour. While we have learnt a lot about ourselves as a team on the recent trip to New Zealand, we are also very excited to get back on the field and express our eagerness to grow and improve with every game and training session."&nbsp;“We are excited to welcome Eliz-Mari and Tebogo to the group, and we are looking forward to seeing how they contribute to the team as we continue the journey towards the T20 World Cup,” said head coach Mandla Mashimbyi.&nbsp;&nbsp;South Africa squad - Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloé Tryon&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The 15-member Proteas side will be led by Laura Wolvaardt, marking their final outing before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England this June.

South Africa on Monday (Apr 13) announced its squad for the upcoming five-match women’s T20I series against India, scheduled to bee played from Apr 17 to 27. The 15-member side will be captained by Laura Wolvaardt, marking their last official outing before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England this June. Experienced all-rounder Marizanne Kapp remains unavailable, having also missed recent series against Pakistan and New Zealand. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Tebogo Macheke has earned her first call-up to the national team. The series will begin with consecutive matches at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban on Apr 17 and 19. The action will then shift to Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg for the third and fourth games on Apr 22 and 25. The final T20I is set to take place at Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Apr 27. Also Read - IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya hit with ₹12 lakh fine; RCB’s Tim David penalised for disciplinary breach Cricket South Africa (CSA) further said experienced seam-bowling all rounder Marizanne Kapp is still unavailable as she continues recovery from an illness. “It is a quick turnaround, for sure, but a T20I series against India at home will always be special. The group remains largely the same for this tour. While we have learnt a lot about ourselves as a team on the recent trip to New Zealand, we are also very excited to get back on the field and express our eagerness to grow and improve with every game and training session." “We are excited to welcome Eliz-Mari and Tebogo to the group, and we are looking forward to seeing how they contribute to the team as we continue the journey towards the T20 World Cup,” said head coach Mandla Mashimbyi. South Africa squad - Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Ayanda Hlubi, Sinalo Jafta, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-Mari Marx, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune and Chloé Tryon With inputs from agencies

The 15-member Proteas side will be led by Laura Wolvaardt, marking their final outing before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England this June.

South Africa name women’s T20I squad for India series; Wolvaardt to lead, Kapp misses out

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