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American tennis player Coco Gauff overcame a stomach bug, vomitting on the court mid-match, and being checked by the medic staff as she made her way into the Round 4 of ongoing Madrid Open in Spain on Sunday (Apr 26). Gauff beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in Round of 32 match in her build up to the French Open, which starts later next month. Gauff was not feeling well at all and took multiple breaks during the match which she eventually won despite losing the first set. The Madrid Open has been gaining attention for all the wrong reasons in early rounds with mutiple players retiring and falling ill including Iga Swiatek who said some sort of virus has spread through the locker room.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-italy-to-replace-iran-special-envoy-to-us-president-trump-suggests-swap-to-fifa-1776923026262">Football WC| Italy to replace Iran? Special envoy to Trump suggests swap to FIFA</a><h2>Gauff vomits on her way to win in Madrid Open</h2>Gauff looked like she was heading for the retirement as well when she stopped at 4-6, 3-4 and sought medical help. She vomitted in a bin near the court and was checked by the doctor for the elevated blood pressure as well. Gauff managed to power through the apparent stomach bug and her failing health to eventually secure the victory. Have a look at the video below of her getting medical attention:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Coco Gauff is feeling unwell. She had to vormit at a point and also a blood pressure was check by the doctor. <a href="https://t.co/yNUFRbi7jg">pic.twitter.com/yNUFRbi7jg</a>&mdash; Arimiyaw Iddrisu (@ArimiyawAMI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArimiyawAMI/status/2048351721902968865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"I didn’t eat the shrimp, so I don’t think it was that,” said Gauff, after the win. "I think it’s just a virus going around between the city, and then I think the players got it. I think I got it from another player that was sick and their locker’s close to mine, so I probably got it from that player. But, yeah, what can you do except just try to get through it? It’s the first time I’ve gotten sick since I’ve been on tour, so I’m not too upset. It’s, like, whatever."<h2>Who else has retired at Madrid Open because of illness?</h2>The most high-profile retirement has been Iga Swaitek, who gave walkover win to Ann Li in thrid round. "There is something going on between players that the virus is somewhere on site, so I’m sure I’ll be fine in a couple of days, but I had zero energy and zero stability," said Swiatek.Other players who have fallen sick at the tournament are Madison Keys, Liudmila Samsonova and Marin Cilic, who all saw getting their campaign ending prematurely.

Gauff beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in Round of 32 match in her build up to the French Open, which starts later next month. Gauff was not feeling well at all and took multiple breaks during the match which she eventually won despite losing the first set.

American tennis player Coco Gauff overcame a stomach bug, vomitting on the court mid-match, and being checked by the medic staff as she made her way into the Round 4 of ongoing Madrid Open in Spain on Sunday (Apr 26). Gauff beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in Round of 32 match in her build up to the French Open, which starts later next month. Gauff was not feeling well at all and took multiple breaks during the match which she eventually won despite losing the first set. The Madrid Open has been gaining attention for all the wrong reasons in early rounds with mutiple players retiring and falling ill including Iga Swiatek who said some sort of virus has spread through the locker room. Also Read - Football WC| Italy to replace Iran? Special envoy to Trump suggests swap to FIFA Gauff vomits on her way to win in Madrid Open Gauff looked like she was heading for the retirement as well when she stopped at 4-6, 3-4 and sought medical help. She vomitted in a bin near the court and was checked by the doctor for the elevated blood pressure as well. Gauff managed to power through the apparent stomach bug and her failing health to eventually secure the victory. Have a look at the video below of her getting medical attention:

Gauff beat Sorana Cirstea 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 in Round of 32 match in her build up to the French Open, which starts later next month. Gauff was not feeling well at all and took multiple breaks during the match which she eventually won despite losing the first set.

Madrid Open | WATCH - Gauff overcomes stomach bug and vomitting to enter Round 4

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered their sixth loss of the IPL 2026 season and fifth straight after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Super Over on Sunday (Apr 26). The loss sent LSG to the bottom of the 10-team points table with just four points in eight matches. Skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the situation at the post match presentation and said that the team needs to take 'accountablility.' Pant aslo spoke about the a much-needed break which will now see them play the next match after nearly a week on May 4. It, however, remains to be seen if LSG will be able to make a comeback after that or not.<h2>LSG skipper Pant seeks break after five consecutive losses</h2>"See, I think we definitely need a break," Pant said after the loss. "I think we're going to refresh. You know, there is always pressure and it's going to be a pressure game, always. But at the same time we have to look at answers inside, not outside. And just keep it simple, man. Just take accountability, each and every guy. Like, it can't be about one or two guys, it has to be about the whole unit. And a lot of people will take accountability for that, for sure."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-super-over-classic-rinku-singh-inspires-kkr-to-crunch-win-over-lsg-kartik-tyagi-sunil-narine-1777227850035">IPL 2026 Super Over Classic: Rinku Singh inspires KKR to crunch win over LSG</a><h2>LSG botch modest chase</h2>Chasing 156 agains KKR, LSG were in full control at 78/2 in about 12 overs with Pant batting at 42 off 35-odd balls. KKR bowlers, however, mounted a comeback and soon LSG collapsed to 93/5 and then to 120/6. Himmat Singh tried to keep the innings going with a cameo of 19 runs off 10 balls but failed to take the team home. Needing seven runs off the last two balls, LSG pacer Mohammed Shami hit a six on the last ball of the innings to send the game into the super over but alas, KKR came out the winner, thanks to Sunil Narine.

Skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the situation at the post match presentation after loss vs KKR on Sunday (Apr 26) and said that the team needs to take 'accountablility.' Pant aslo spoke about the a much-needed break which will now see them play the next match after nearly a week on May 4.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered their sixth loss of the IPL 2026 season and fifth straight after losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Super Over on Sunday (Apr 26). The loss sent LSG to the bottom of the 10-team points table with just four points in eight matches. Skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the situation at the post match presentation and said that the team needs to take 'accountablility.' Pant aslo spoke about the a much-needed break which will now see them play the next match after nearly a week on May 4. It, however, remains to be seen if LSG will be able to make a comeback after that or not. LSG skipper Pant seeks break after five consecutive losses "See, I think we definitely need a break," Pant said after the loss. "I think we're going to refresh. You know, there is always pressure and it's going to be a pressure game, always. But at the same time we have to look at answers inside, not outside. And just keep it simple, man. Just take accountability, each and every guy. Like, it can't be about one or two guys, it has to be about the whole unit. And a lot of people will take accountability for that, for sure." Also Read - IPL 2026 Super Over Classic: Rinku Singh inspires KKR to crunch win over LSG LSG botch modest chase Chasing 156 agains KKR, LSG were in full control at 78/2 in about 12 overs with Pant batting at 42 off 35-odd balls. KKR bowlers, however, mounted a comeback and soon LSG collapsed to 93/5 and then to 120/6. Himmat Singh tried to keep the innings going with a cameo of 19 runs off 10 balls but failed to take the team home. Needing seven runs off the last two balls, LSG pacer Mohammed Shami hit a six on the last ball of the innings to send the game into the super over but alas, KKR came out the winner, thanks to Sunil Narine.

Skipper Rishabh Pant acknowledged the situation at the post match presentation after loss vs KKR on Sunday (Apr 26) and said that the team needs to take 'accountablility.' Pant aslo spoke about the a much-needed break which will now see them play the next match after nearly a week on May 4.

IPL 2026 | Skipper Rishabh Pant says LSG 'need a break' after fifth consecutive loss

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) came out triumphant in the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 26) in Lucknow. KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table. Chasing 156, Mohammed Shami guided LSG to Super Over with a six on the last ball of the innings. Once the match went into the Super Over, KKR's veteran Sunil Narine picked up two wickets in the three balls for just one run, which Rinku Singh, who scored 83 in the regular time, scored on the first ball with a four.<h2>Narine wins it for KKR in Super Over</h2>After Shami took the game in the Super Over, Narine came out to bowl for KKR and removed Nicholas Pooran on the first ball. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant took a single, giving the strike to Aiden Markram. Narine, bringing his years of experience to the fore, dismissed Markram for a duck as well as LSG's innings in Super Over came to a stop. Chasing just two runs to win, Player of the Match (POTM) Rinku took the strike and hit a boundary off the vert first ball to take the team home.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-going-through-something-rr-skipper-riyan-parag-reveals-reason-of-his-poor-batting-form-1776918764316">IPL 2026 | 'Going through something': RR skipper Parag on his poor batting form</a><h2>LSG fumble chase in regulation time</h2>LSG had KKR pinned down at 31/4 in 6.1 overs and then at 73/6 in 11 overs, thanks to Mohsin Khan's 5/23. Rinku, however, held the innings together and scored 83 not out off 51 balls including four sixes in the last over. Chasing a modest 156, LSG had things under control 78/2 but then collapsed to 120/6 and eventually failed to score required runs until Shami smacked a six on the last ball.

KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) came out triumphant in the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 26) in Lucknow. KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table. Chasing 156, Mohammed Shami guided LSG to Super Over with a six on the last ball of the innings. Once the match went into the Super Over, KKR's veteran Sunil Narine picked up two wickets in the three balls for just one run, which Rinku Singh, who scored 83 in the regular time, scored on the first ball with a four. Narine wins it for KKR in Super Over After Shami took the game in the Super Over, Narine came out to bowl for KKR and removed Nicholas Pooran on the first ball. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant took a single, giving the strike to Aiden Markram. Narine, bringing his years of experience to the fore, dismissed Markram for a duck as well as LSG's innings in Super Over came to a stop. Chasing just two runs to win, Player of the Match (POTM) Rinku took the strike and hit a boundary off the vert first ball to take the team home. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Going through something': RR skipper Parag on his poor batting form LSG fumble chase in regulation time LSG had KKR pinned down at 31/4 in 6.1 overs and then at 73/6 in 11 overs, thanks to Mohsin Khan's 5/23. Rinku, however, held the innings together and scored 83 not out off 51 balls including four sixes in the last over. Chasing a modest 156, LSG had things under control 78/2 but then collapsed to 120/6 and eventually failed to score required runs until Shami smacked a six on the last ball.

KKR won the match in the Super Over for their second win of the season in eight matches. As for LSG, it was their fifth straight and sixth loss of the season in eight matches as they slid to the bottom of the points table.

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Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots.

The San Antonio Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox leading the way, erased a 19-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 114-93 and take a commanding 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series on Sunday. Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots. "I had lots of emotions in me before the game, obviously," said the 22-year-old French superstar, already named the 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year and in the running for Most Valuable Player. Also Read - Football WC| Italy to replace Iran? Special envoy to Trump suggests swap to FIFA "Excitement, frustration, so I let it all out tonight," said Wembanyama, who said the Spurs were "amazing" after his injury. But he was "unhappy" with how the protocol -- which requires a gradual return to basketball activity monitored by medical staff -- was handled by other parties involved. "I've been really healthy, starting on day one after the injury," he said. Fox led all scorers with 28 points, and the Spurs out-scored the Trail Blazers 73-35 in the second half to move within one win of advancing to the Western Conference semi-finals. The Spurs, seeded second in the West, can clinch the best-of-seven series when they host game five on Tuesday. "When we got in that hole, we just had to figure out a way to play the right way," Fox said. "Not necessarily play better. If you don't make shots, it is what it is ... but the way that we got down was, we felt like, all our fault. Third quarter we played the right way. "We kept them out of the paint and that's why we were able to get back in this game." Deni Avdija scored 26 points and Jrue Holiday added 20 for the Trail Blazers, but they were the only Portland starters who scored in the second half. In Toronto, Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram scored 23 points apiece as the Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-89 to knot their Eastern Conference series at 2-2. The Raptors trailed by five with 2:10 left to play but powered to the lead with a 9-0 scoring burst and held on for the win. "We want it so bad," Barnes, who added nine rebounds and six assists, told broadcaster ESPN. "We're hungry. We're fighting." Both teams struggled offensively, the Raptors enduring a particularly dismal day from three-point range, making just four of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. Donovan Mitchell scored 20 points to lead the Cavaliers and James Harden added 19, but Mitchell missed two attempts in the final 30 seconds as Barnes made six free throws down the stretch. The series now shifts to Cleveland for game five on Wednesday. The home team has won every game so far.

Wembanyama, back after missing game three because of a concussion he sustained in game two, scored 27 points with 11 rebounds, three assists, four steals and seven blocked shots.

NBA: Wembanyama returns as Spurs take 3-1 lead against Trail Blazers in come-from-behind win

Rinku Singh stars for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they beat the hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a super over thriller on Sunday (Apr 26) in IPL 2026. After smashing a brilliant unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, including five sixes and seven fours, Rinku picked up five catches in the second innings to lift KKR’s spirit and their ranking on the points table with their second win this season. LSG, on the other hand, remain winless at home thus far this season, losing in the super over.&nbsp;LSG won the toss and elected to field first. Seamer Mohsin Khan wreaked havoc up front, reducing KKR to 31 for four inside seven overs with three wickets. Cameron Green and Rinku were the only two KKR batters to surpass the double digits, with the lanky left-armer Mohsin dismissing Green inside the 11th over. He then accounted for Anukul Roy on the next delivery to complete his game-changing five-for. &nbsp;Rinku then took it upon himself to deliver the counter punch, and he did it beautifully! The left-hander, who faced online flak for his poor run at the start of the season, returned to form, hitting an unbeaten 83, including hitting four sixes off LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi in the final over.<h3>LSG’s chase and super over</h3>Lucknow lost opener Mitchell Marsh in the second over, courtesy of a magnificent catch by Rovman Powell.&nbsp; &nbsp;Aiden Markram and captain Rishabh Pant added 57 for the second wicket before KKR bowlers began tearing into LSG’s middle order, reducing them to 93 for five at one stage. Ayush Badoni and LSG’s Impact Sub Himmat Singh kept the hosts intact with a gritty stand before Varun Chakaravarthy picked up the big fish in Badoni to dent LSG’s momentum.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-dominant-gujarat-bounce-back-thump-chennai-behind-sai-rabada-heroics-1777214059032">IPL 2026: Dominant Gujarat bounce back, thump Chennai behind Sai, Rabada heroics</a> &nbsp;The final two overs were perhaps the most exciting passage of the game. With the game changing sides on each ball, it fell to seven off the final delivery, and Mohammed Shami smashed a straight six off Kartik Tyagi to level scores, leading to a super over.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 🤯 🎥 Mohd. Shami with a last ball six to take the game to a SUPER OVER 👊 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/elFxwvCeWO">https://t.co/elFxwvCeWO</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSGvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvKKR</a> <a href="https://t.co/uS6SnVI5Ee">pic.twitter.com/uS6SnVI5Ee</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2048463868889055349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>First super over of IPL 2026</h3>Sunil Narine bowled the Super Over for KKR, dismissing Nicholas Pooran on a first-ball duck before removing Markram, caught in the deep, with Rinku completing his fifth catch of the evening.&nbsp; &nbsp;LSG scored just one off three balls – the lowest super over score in IPL. &nbsp;Rinku then came out to bat and hit the winning runs, wrapping up an unforgettable evening.&nbsp;

KKR stood tall in the fight against LSG in the away clash in IPL 2026, beating them in the super over and winning their second match thus far this season. 

Rinku Singh stars for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they beat the hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a super over thriller on Sunday (Apr 26) in IPL 2026. After smashing a brilliant unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, including five sixes and seven fours, Rinku picked up five catches in the second innings to lift KKR’s spirit and their ranking on the points table with their second win this season. LSG, on the other hand, remain winless at home thus far this season, losing in the super over. LSG won the toss and elected to field first. Seamer Mohsin Khan wreaked havoc up front, reducing KKR to 31 for four inside seven overs with three wickets. Cameron Green and Rinku were the only two KKR batters to surpass the double digits, with the lanky left-armer Mohsin dismissing Green inside the 11th over. He then accounted for Anukul Roy on the next delivery to complete his game-changing five-for. Rinku then took it upon himself to deliver the counter punch, and he did it beautifully! The left-hander, who faced online flak for his poor run at the start of the season, returned to form, hitting an unbeaten 83, including hitting four sixes off LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi in the final over. LSG’s chase and super over Lucknow lost opener Mitchell Marsh in the second over, courtesy of a magnificent catch by Rovman Powell. Aiden Markram and captain Rishabh Pant added 57 for the second wicket before KKR bowlers began tearing into LSG’s middle order, reducing them to 93 for five at one stage. Ayush Badoni and LSG’s Impact Sub Himmat Singh kept the hosts intact with a gritty stand before Varun Chakaravarthy picked up the big fish in Badoni to dent LSG’s momentum. Also read | IPL 2026: Dominant Gujarat bounce back, thump Chennai behind Sai, Rabada heroics The final two overs were perhaps the most exciting passage of the game. With the game changing sides on each ball, it fell to seven off the final delivery, and Mohammed Shami smashed a straight six off Kartik Tyagi to level scores, leading to a super over.

KKR stood tall in the fight against LSG in the away clash in IPL 2026, beating them in the super over and winning their second match thus far this season.&nbsp;

IPL 2026 Super Over Classic: Rinku Singh inspires KKR to crunch win over LSG

From KL Rahul to Sanju Samson here is a look at five highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL history. The illustrious list also features the likes of Yusuf Pathan and Rohit Sharma. 

From KL Rahul to Sanju Samson here is a look at five highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL history. The illustrious list also features the likes of Yusuf Pathan and Rohit Sharma.&nbsp;

From KL Rahul to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL

From Prabhsimran Singh to Suresh Raina here is a list of five batters with highest individual scores IPL Powerplay. The list features the likes of Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Adam Gilchrist while Prabhsimran Singh is the latest inductee after DC vs PBKS. 

From Prabhsimran Singh to Suresh Raina here is a list of five batters with highest individual scores IPL Powerplay. The list features the likes of Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Adam Gilchrist while Prabhsimran Singh is the latest inductee after DC vs PBKS.&nbsp;

From Prabhsimran Singh to Suresh Raina, 5 highest individual scores in IPL Powerplay

Gujarat Titans (GT) have returned to winning ways after crushing the hosts Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in their key IPL 2026 tie. Seamer Kagiso Rabada’s 3/25 and Sai Sudharsan’s 87 propelled GT to fifth place on the points table with four wins and as many losses in eight contested matches thus far. For CSK, their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, struck an impressive unbeaten 74 off 60 balls, with handy contributions from the lower order, but failed to restrict the star-studded GT.&nbsp;CSK batted first and scored a fighting 158 for seven in 20 overs, with Gaikwad carrying his bat.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-capitals-pacer-lungi-ngidi-breaks-silence-after-scary-ipl-head-injury-all-good-dc-vs-pbks-ipl-2026-1777207613105">Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi breaks silence after scary IPL head injury: ‘All good’</a> &nbsp;For Gujarat, Sai and captain Shubman Gill began from where they left, smashing CSK bowlers all around the ground. Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad struck in the seventh over to have Gill stumped, thanks to Sanju Samson's quick glovework, as he removed the bails with the batter's foot centimetres off the ground. &nbsp;Sudharsan stood firm and put on a partnership of 97 with Jos Buttler, who made an unbeaten 39. Dewald Brevis took a stunning catch in the deep to dismiss Sudharsan off Akeal Hosein with Gujarat needing four for victory, and Buttler then hit the winning six. Rabada’s show at Chepauk &nbsp;Earlier, Rabada was ably supported by fellow quick Mohammed Siraj (1-23) to dent Chennai with regular strikes despite an unbeaten 74 by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rabada stood out with his pace and accuracy, which first got the in-form Samson caught behind for 11 and three balls later dismissed Urvil Patel for four. &nbsp;Siraj got Sarfaraz Khan, who came in as an impact substitute, for a first-ball duck, and the batting slipped further when Brevis departed for two. &nbsp;Gaikwad played a defiant knock and reached his first fifty of the season, with help from Shivam Dube, who made 22, Kartik Sharma (15) and Jamie Overton (18). But the effort was not enough as Chennai suffered their fifth defeat in eight matches.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Gujarat Titans secure a dominant 8-wicket win over CSK in IPL 2026. Sai Sudharsan’s 87 and Kagiso Rabada’s 3/25 lead the charge at Chepauk.

Gujarat Titans (GT) have returned to winning ways after crushing the hosts Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in their key IPL 2026 tie. Seamer Kagiso Rabada’s 3/25 and Sai Sudharsan’s 87 propelled GT to fifth place on the points table with four wins and as many losses in eight contested matches thus far. For CSK, their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, struck an impressive unbeaten 74 off 60 balls, with handy contributions from the lower order, but failed to restrict the star-studded GT. CSK batted first and scored a fighting 158 for seven in 20 overs, with Gaikwad carrying his bat. Also read | Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi breaks silence after scary IPL head injury: ‘All good’ For Gujarat, Sai and captain Shubman Gill began from where they left, smashing CSK bowlers all around the ground. Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad struck in the seventh over to have Gill stumped, thanks to Sanju Samson's quick glovework, as he removed the bails with the batter's foot centimetres off the ground. Sudharsan stood firm and put on a partnership of 97 with Jos Buttler, who made an unbeaten 39. Dewald Brevis took a stunning catch in the deep to dismiss Sudharsan off Akeal Hosein with Gujarat needing four for victory, and Buttler then hit the winning six. Rabada’s show at Chepauk Earlier, Rabada was ably supported by fellow quick Mohammed Siraj (1-23) to dent Chennai with regular strikes despite an unbeaten 74 by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Rabada stood out with his pace and accuracy, which first got the in-form Samson caught behind for 11 and three balls later dismissed Urvil Patel for four. Siraj got Sarfaraz Khan, who came in as an impact substitute, for a first-ball duck, and the batting slipped further when Brevis departed for two. Gaikwad played a defiant knock and reached his first fifty of the season, with help from Shivam Dube, who made 22, Kartik Sharma (15) and Jamie Overton (18). But the effort was not enough as Chennai suffered their fifth defeat in eight matches. (With inputs from AFP)

Gujarat Titans secure a dominant 8-wicket win over CSK in IPL 2026. Sai Sudharsan’s 87 and Kagiso Rabada’s 3/25 lead the charge at Chepauk.

IPL 2026: Dominant Gujarat bounce back, thump Chennai behind Sai, Rabada heroics

Meet 5 pairs with highest partnerships in the IPL any wicket ft KL Rahul & Nitish Rana as the duo joined the list after an epic 220-run stand in DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 contest. The list also features the likes of AB de Villiers & Virat Kohli for RCB and Sai Sudharsan & Shubman Gill.

Meet 5 pairs with highest partnerships in the IPL any wicket ft KL Rahul &amp; Nitish Rana as the duo joined the list after an epic 220-run stand in DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 contest. The list also features the likes of AB de Villiers &amp; Virat Kohli for RCB and Sai Sudharsan &amp; Shubman Gill.

Meet 5 pairs with highest partnerships in the IPL for any wicket ft KL Rahul & Nitish Rana

Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi has shared his first public reaction since suffering the horrific head injury that saw him leave the Arun Jaitley Stadium in an ambulance in IPL 2026. Against the Punjab Kings during Saturday’s home game, Ngidi fell on his head and neck while attempting to complete a catch off Axar Patel’s bowling, leaving everyone worried about his situation. Ngidi’s head collided with the turf as he was left unconscious, and DC medical staff and an ambulance rushed to the spot. The lanky South African quick took to his Instagram handle to thank everyone for sending best wishes for recovery, while also updating his fans with positive news, ‘All good.&nbsp;‘Thank you for the messages, all good,’ Ngidi wrote on his Instagram story, diluting the tense situation around his head injury. &nbsp;Shortly after the ambulance entered the cricket field, creating panic among onlookers and his fans worldwide, Ngidi was admitted to the BLX-Max Super Specialty Hospital for observation. Delhi Capitals co-owner and chairman Kiran Kumar Gandhi also visited the hospital to check on his team’s overseas pacer.<h3>What happened between the DC vs PBKS game?</h3>Delhi batted first and hammered their highest team total (264 for two), courtesy of KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana’s 91. Their 220-run stand for the second wicket was also the second-highest partnership for any wicket in the competition’s history. With so many runs on the board, DC were favourites to break Punjab Kings’ unbeaten streak this season. &nbsp;However, PBKS had different plans.&nbsp; &nbsp;Their openers, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, began the onslaught from the word go, stitching 126 runs for the first wicket inside seven overs. Midway through the third over, Ngidi suffered a horrific head injury, halting play for a good half an hour. &nbsp;After play resumed, the two continued to hammer DC bowlers to all parts of the ground. Despite several quick wickets before the 10th over, Punjab remained ahead in the run chase and eventually chased their target to create history. Hunting 265 saw them become the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-dc-vs-pbks-flawless-punjab-script-history-with-record-chase-as-kl-rahul-s-ton-goes-in-vain-1777125500389">team with the highest successful run chase</a> in the competition’s history. &nbsp;Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether Ngidi has attained or will attain full fitness at any point for the remainder of the tournament.&nbsp;

DC pacer Lungi Ngidi shares a positive health update after his frightening head injury during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. Get the latest recovery news.

Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi has shared his first public reaction since suffering the horrific head injury that saw him leave the Arun Jaitley Stadium in an ambulance in IPL 2026. Against the Punjab Kings during Saturday’s home game, Ngidi fell on his head and neck while attempting to complete a catch off Axar Patel’s bowling, leaving everyone worried about his situation. Ngidi’s head collided with the turf as he was left unconscious, and DC medical staff and an ambulance rushed to the spot. The lanky South African quick took to his Instagram handle to thank everyone for sending best wishes for recovery, while also updating his fans with positive news, ‘All good. ‘Thank you for the messages, all good,’ Ngidi wrote on his Instagram story, diluting the tense situation around his head injury. Shortly after the ambulance entered the cricket field, creating panic among onlookers and his fans worldwide, Ngidi was admitted to the BLX-Max Super Specialty Hospital for observation. Delhi Capitals co-owner and chairman Kiran Kumar Gandhi also visited the hospital to check on his team’s overseas pacer. What happened between the DC vs PBKS game? Delhi batted first and hammered their highest team total (264 for two), courtesy of KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana’s 91. Their 220-run stand for the second wicket was also the second-highest partnership for any wicket in the competition’s history. With so many runs on the board, DC were favourites to break Punjab Kings’ unbeaten streak this season. However, PBKS had different plans. Their openers, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, began the onslaught from the word go, stitching 126 runs for the first wicket inside seven overs. Midway through the third over, Ngidi suffered a horrific head injury, halting play for a good half an hour. After play resumed, the two continued to hammer DC bowlers to all parts of the ground. Despite several quick wickets before the 10th over, Punjab remained ahead in the run chase and eventually chased their target to create history. Hunting 265 saw them become the team with the highest successful run chase in the competition’s history. Meanwhile, it remains unclear whether Ngidi has attained or will attain full fitness at any point for the remainder of the tournament.

DC pacer Lungi Ngidi shares a positive health update after his frightening head injury during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. Get the latest recovery news.

Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi breaks silence after scary IPL head injury: 'All good'

Delhi Capitals will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 39 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday (Apr 27). RCB have played seven matches so far, winning five and losing two, while DC have also played seven, with three wins and four losses. RCB will look to carry their momentum forward, whereas DC will aim to bounce back after their previous defeat to PBKS. 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 DC vs RCB clash in IPL history</h2>Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clashed 34 times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning 20 matches and DC claiming victory in 14 encounters.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pressure-or-confidence-world-champion-wrestler-sujeet-kalkal-on-becoming-no-1-1776676909385">Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1</a><h2>What is the venue for the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39?</h2>The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will be the venue for the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39.<h2>When will the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39?</h2>The DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-juha-miettinen-66-year-old-driver-dies-in-seven-car-crash-in-nurgurging-race-featuring-max-verstappen-1776676136869">66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay and Ajay Jadav Mandal&nbsp;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;

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

Delhi Capitals will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 39 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday (Apr 27). RCB have played seven matches so far, winning five and losing two, while DC have also played seven, with three wins and four losses. RCB will look to carry their momentum forward, whereas DC will aim to bounce back after their previous defeat to PBKS. 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 DC vs RCB clash in IPL history Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clashed 34 times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning 20 matches and DC claiming victory in 14 encounters. Also Read - Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1 What is the venue for the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39? The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will be the venue for the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39. When will the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39? The DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - 66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen Which channel will broadcast the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39 in India. Which platform will live-stream the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match No.39 in India. Squads Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay and Ajay Jadav Mandal 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

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

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about DC vs RCB match no 39 timing, squad, H2H & more

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has named his ‘new favourite player’, who is neither an Aussie nor even an Indian international yet. He is Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Cummins, who returned to playing competitive cricket for the first time since mid-December last year, was in awe of the swashbuckling opener Sooryavanshi, who slammed his second IPL hundred in just 36 balls the other night. After completing his fifty in 15 balls, for the third time, Vaibhav slammed the remaining 50 in the next 21 balls, breaking multiple records.&nbsp;The left-handed batter hammered five fours and 12 maximums, shortly after reaching his 1000 T20 runs in 473 balls, the fastest and the youngest to reach this milestone.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Ruthless with the bat, all heart with the celebration! 🫶 An outrageous 3️⃣6️⃣-ball HUNDRED from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 👏 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/PVdpjhxVEy">https://t.co/PVdpjhxVEy</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> <a href="https://t.co/P8Hu3eMFcG">pic.twitter.com/P8Hu3eMFcG</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2048064995670499823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The previous record was held by Australia's Mitchell Owen, who completed 1,000 runs in 533 balls. &nbsp;Sooryavanshi's 100 was the third fastest in IPL history, after Chris Gayle's 30-ball ton in 2013 and his own 35-ball hundred last year. However, the effort was not enough as the Royals lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-only-consistent-run-scoring-can-bring-you-back-ishan-kishan-on-india-return-1777190537750">'Only consistent run-scoring can bring you back': Ishan Kishan on India return</a> &nbsp;Hyderabad skipper Cummins, Australia's Test and ODI captain and a veteran of 219 internationals across three formats, heaped praise on the boy wonder. &nbsp;"I think he's my new favourite player," Cummins said in the post-match presser. "He hits the ball so hard, it's great to watch. It's good fun. You've got to be right on the money as a bowler because if you're not, it's going a long way. He's impressive." &nbsp;"He's had a great start to his career. I love the way he plays. It takes the game on,” he added. &nbsp;Sooryavanshi has been in blazing form in the 2026 IPL, with 357 runs, including two 15-ball fifties at a punishing strike rate of 234.86 in eight matches. &nbsp;"It's a no-brainer... he is the most destructive Indian T20 opener," former England captain Michael Vaughan wrote on X.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It’s a no brainer … he is the most destructive indian T20 opener … <a href="https://t.co/5Uuvwx0y37">https://t.co/5Uuvwx0y37</a>&mdash; Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/2048076504307781657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The teenager has bossed world-class bowlers, including Indian pace veteran Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians), smashing the superstar over the wide long-on fence for a six when he faced him for the first time earlier this month. His dazzling performances have seen calls for him to be fast-tracked into the senior Indian national team.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Pat Cummins labels RR teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his 'new favourite player' after a stunning 36-ball century. See why the SRH skipper is in awe.

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has named his ‘new favourite player’, who is neither an Aussie nor even an Indian international yet. He is Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Cummins, who returned to playing competitive cricket for the first time since mid-December last year, was in awe of the swashbuckling opener Sooryavanshi, who slammed his second IPL hundred in just 36 balls the other night. After completing his fifty in 15 balls, for the third time, Vaibhav slammed the remaining 50 in the next 21 balls, breaking multiple records. The left-handed batter hammered five fours and 12 maximums, shortly after reaching his 1000 T20 runs in 473 balls, the fastest and the youngest to reach this milestone.

Pat Cummins labels RR teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his 'new favourite player' after a stunning 36-ball century. See why the SRH skipper is in awe.

IPL 2026: SRH captain Cummins names teen prodigy Sooryavanshi his ‘new favourite player’

Indian stars Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, and Diya Chitale headline the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 player pool, as team retentions see stalwarts Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra retained ahead of the auction. The action-packed Season 7 will commence from July 9th to July 26th at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa.<h2>UTT announces retentions</h2>The player pool for the upcoming season features a strong mix of established Indian names, emerging talent, and top international paddlers, with franchises set to shape their squads at the auction, scheduled for April 28 at Mumbai’s Sahara Star.&nbsp;Thakkar and Shah return to the auction pool after a year-long hiatus due to international commitments, with the duo currently ranked World No. 5 in men’s doubles and a regular presence on the international circuit. Shah also pairs with Chitale in mixed doubles, with the duo ranked World No. 6 and having created history as the first Indians to qualify for the WTT Finals.&nbsp;Chitale, the most expensive pick in last season’s auction, returns to the pool after Dabang Delhi TTC opted to retain Sathiyan, extending his association with the franchise into a record seventh successive season. Batra, meanwhile, returns to the league after missing the previous edition due to injury, having been retained by Ahmedabad APL Pipers.&nbsp;Ahead of the auction, teams have also exercised their retention options. Alongside Batra and Gnanasekaran, Ankur Bhattacharjee and doubles specialist Akash Pal were retained by Kolkata Thunderblades and U Mumba TT, respectively. Dempo Goa Challengers and PBG Pune Jaguars opted against using their retention and will start the auction with a full purse alongside the newly inducted UP Prometheans.&nbsp;The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), will once again see teams build their rosters through the auction system, with each franchise allocated a purse of 1 crore tokens.&nbsp;Commenting on the player pool, UTT Co-Promoter Niraj Bajaj said, “It’s exciting to see such a strong and diverse player pool for Season 7. The return of top Indian players like Manav, Manush, and Manika, combined with a competitive international field, reflects the growing depth and quality of table tennis associated with Butterfly UTT. The mix of experienced names and emerging talent will make for a highly competitive auction and an exciting season ahead.”&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;The auction will follow a structured format with revised base prices across four pools—20 lakhs, 12 lakhs, 7 lakhs, and 3 lakhs tokens—with bidding increments set at 20,000 tokens.&nbsp;Among the international names, Welsh paddler Anna Hursey could become the first player from her country to feature in Butterfly UTT if picked, while France’s Prithika Pavade adds further depth to the women’s pool. The men’s field sees fresh international entrants, including Adrien Rassenfosse, Eduard Ionescu, Nicholas Lum, and Youssef Abdelaziz. Returning names include Bernadette Szocs, Quadri Aruna, Alvaro Robles, and Yangzi Liu, bringing a blend of experience and global pedigree to the auction.&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;The Indian contingent also features rising stars, headlined by prodigy Divyanshi Bhowmick, who enters the auction pool for the first time. Bhowmick made history by winning gold in the U15 girls’ singles at the 2025 Asian Cadet Championships—the first Indian to do so in 36 years—and followed it up with a bronze medal at the 2025 World Youth Championships.&nbsp;With a balanced mix of proven performers and next-generation talent across categories, the Butterfly UTT Season 7 auction promises strategic battles as teams look to assemble well-rounded squads for the upcoming edition.

The player pool for the upcoming season of UTT features a strong mix of established Indian names, emerging talent, and top international paddlers, with franchises set to shape their squads at the auction, scheduled for April 28 at Mumbai’s Sahara Star.

Indian stars Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, and Diya Chitale headline the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 player pool, as team retentions see stalwarts Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Manika Batra retained ahead of the auction. The action-packed Season 7 will commence from July 9th to July 26th at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Goa. UTT announces retentions The player pool for the upcoming season features a strong mix of established Indian names, emerging talent, and top international paddlers, with franchises set to shape their squads at the auction, scheduled for April 28 at Mumbai’s Sahara Star. Thakkar and Shah return to the auction pool after a year-long hiatus due to international commitments, with the duo currently ranked World No. 5 in men’s doubles and a regular presence on the international circuit. Shah also pairs with Chitale in mixed doubles, with the duo ranked World No. 6 and having created history as the first Indians to qualify for the WTT Finals. Chitale, the most expensive pick in last season’s auction, returns to the pool after Dabang Delhi TTC opted to retain Sathiyan, extending his association with the franchise into a record seventh successive season. Batra, meanwhile, returns to the league after missing the previous edition due to injury, having been retained by Ahmedabad APL Pipers. Ahead of the auction, teams have also exercised their retention options. Alongside Batra and Gnanasekaran, Ankur Bhattacharjee and doubles specialist Akash Pal were retained by Kolkata Thunderblades and U Mumba TT, respectively. Dempo Goa Challengers and PBG Pune Jaguars opted against using their retention and will start the auction with a full purse alongside the newly inducted UP Prometheans. The franchise-based league, promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI), will once again see teams build their rosters through the auction system, with each franchise allocated a purse of 1 crore tokens. Commenting on the player pool, UTT Co-Promoter Niraj Bajaj said, “It’s exciting to see such a strong and diverse player pool for Season 7. The return of top Indian players like Manav, Manush, and Manika, combined with a competitive international field, reflects the growing depth and quality of table tennis associated with Butterfly UTT. The mix of experienced names and emerging talent will make for a highly competitive auction and an exciting season ahead.” ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL The auction will follow a structured format with revised base prices across four pools—20 lakhs, 12 lakhs, 7 lakhs, and 3 lakhs tokens—with bidding increments set at 20,000 tokens. Among the international names, Welsh paddler Anna Hursey could become the first player from her country to feature in Butterfly UTT if picked, while France’s Prithika Pavade adds further depth to the women’s pool. The men’s field sees fresh international entrants, including Adrien Rassenfosse, Eduard Ionescu, Nicholas Lum, and Youssef Abdelaziz. Returning names include Bernadette Szocs, Quadri Aruna, Alvaro Robles, and Yangzi Liu, bringing a blend of experience and global pedigree to the auction. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions The Indian contingent also features rising stars, headlined by prodigy Divyanshi Bhowmick, who enters the auction pool for the first time. Bhowmick made history by winning gold in the U15 girls’ singles at the 2025 Asian Cadet Championships—the first Indian to do so in 36 years—and followed it up with a bronze medal at the 2025 World Youth Championships. With a balanced mix of proven performers and next-generation talent across categories, the Butterfly UTT Season 7 auction promises strategic battles as teams look to assemble well-rounded squads for the upcoming edition.

The player pool for the upcoming season of UTT features a strong mix of established Indian names, emerging talent, and top international paddlers, with franchises set to shape their squads at the auction, scheduled for April 28 at Mumbai’s Sahara Star.

UTT Season 7: Manika Batra retained; Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah to enter auctions

India batter Ishan Kishan has opened up about his approach during his time away from the national team, emphasising that consistent performances with the bat are the only way to earn a recall to the Indian side. The star batter made a strong comeback in 2026 after being dropped in 2024 and losing his BCCI central contract. Following a break to focus on his mental well-being, Kishan worked his way back through steady domestic performances, including a notable run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which helped him secure a place in India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup.&nbsp;He also stepped into a leadership role in IPL 2026, captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of Pat Cummins. Speaking on JioHotstar after SRH’s five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, Kishan said he chose not to dwell on disappointment during his time out of the side and instead focused on improving his game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-this-is-not-evolution-former-india-shuttler-vimal-kumar-criticises-bwf-s-new-scoring-system-1777181258733">'This is not evolution...': Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system</a>&nbsp;He explained that feeling sorry for oneself may bring sympathy but does little to change outcomes, adding that scoring runs consistently was the only path back into contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;"When I wasn't playing and was out of the team, I told myself I can't cry or sulk about it. It's the easiest thing to do for any sportsman," Kishan said. "It might earn you sympathy, but it won't get you anywhere. The only thing that could have gotten me back into the reckoning was runs."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-is-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-injured-rr-coach-shares-major-update-1777189398687">IPL 2026 | Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi injured? RR coach shares major update</a>&nbsp;The wicketkeeper-batter stressed the importance of consistency, adding that selection depends purely on performance. "Only consistent run-scoring can bring you back into the team. If 300 runs in a season are not enough, score 400; if not that, score 500," he said.&nbsp;Kishan further reflected on how time away from the national side changed his perspective on the game. "At the end of the day, cricket is our daily bread. When you're out of the team, you understand its importance and start respecting every game. You become hungrier," he said. He added that his focus remained on pushing himself to become a better batter, even if it meant taking an aggressive approach. "I just wanted to improve my game and score as many runs as I could, even if that meant hitting more sixes than any other batter," Kishan said.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ishan Kishan opened up about his time out of the national side, saying consistent performances with the bat are key to earning a recall.

India batter Ishan Kishan has opened up about his approach during his time away from the national team, emphasising that consistent performances with the bat are the only way to earn a recall to the Indian side. The star batter made a strong comeback in 2026 after being dropped in 2024 and losing his BCCI central contract. Following a break to focus on his mental well-being, Kishan worked his way back through steady domestic performances, including a notable run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which helped him secure a place in India’s squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. He also stepped into a leadership role in IPL 2026, captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of Pat Cummins. Speaking on JioHotstar after SRH’s five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, Kishan said he chose not to dwell on disappointment during his time out of the side and instead focused on improving his game. Also Read - 'This is not evolution...': Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system He explained that feeling sorry for oneself may bring sympathy but does little to change outcomes, adding that scoring runs consistently was the only path back into contention. "When I wasn't playing and was out of the team, I told myself I can't cry or sulk about it. It's the easiest thing to do for any sportsman," Kishan said. "It might earn you sympathy, but it won't get you anywhere. The only thing that could have gotten me back into the reckoning was runs." Also Read - IPL 2026 | Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi injured? RR coach shares major update The wicketkeeper-batter stressed the importance of consistency, adding that selection depends purely on performance. "Only consistent run-scoring can bring you back into the team. If 300 runs in a season are not enough, score 400; if not that, score 500," he said. Kishan further reflected on how time away from the national side changed his perspective on the game. "At the end of the day, cricket is our daily bread. When you're out of the team, you understand its importance and start respecting every game. You become hungrier," he said. He added that his focus remained on pushing himself to become a better batter, even if it meant taking an aggressive approach. "I just wanted to improve my game and score as many runs as I could, even if that meant hitting more sixes than any other batter," Kishan said. With inputs from agencies

Ishan Kishan opened up about his time out of the national side, saying consistent performances with the bat are key to earning a recall.

'Only consistent run-scoring can bring you back': Ishan Kishan on India return

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

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

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) were briefly concerned after young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up a niggle during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday (Apr 25). The 15-year-old, who had earlier lit up the game with a sensational century, showed signs of discomfort while fielding and had to walk off before the innings concluded. The moment came early in SRH’s run chase. In the fourth over, Sooryavanshi sprinted toward the boundary but abruptly slowed down, holding his hamstring. He quickly called for the physio and left the field with support, sparking worries about a strain or cramp.&nbsp;&nbsp;There was reassuring news for RR after the game, as batting coach Vikram Rathour shared an optimistic update, saying the youngster had experienced some tightness in his hamstring but was doing better after treatment. He added that while a clearer assessment would follow in a day or two, the issue did not appear serious.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-this-is-not-evolution-former-india-shuttler-vimal-kumar-criticises-bwf-s-new-scoring-system-1777181258733">'This is not evolution...': Former India shuttler Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system</a>&nbsp;“He was feeling something in his hamstring but now he’s looking okay. They’ve treated him, so he’s looking fine. We’ll know in a day or so but doesn’t look like anything serious," Rathour was quoted as saying at the post-match press conference.&nbsp;The scare followed what had been a remarkable outing for Sooryavanshi. Opening the innings, he delivered a blistering 103 off just 37 balls, bringing up his hundred in only 36 deliveries. His innings featured 12 sixes and five fours, marking his second IPL century.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the process, he became the youngest player to surpass 1,000 T20 runs and set a new record by reaching the milestone in just 473 balls, overtaking Mitchell Owen’s previous mark.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-s-ipl-2026-match-between-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-check-result-1777180939350">Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between RR vs SRH? check result</a>&nbsp;Speaking about his approach, Sooryavanshi said he kept things simple, focusing on the ball and trusting the pitch conditions. He also mentioned preparing by thinking through opposition bowlers and visualising the shots he could execute against them.&nbsp;Despite his explosive knock helping Rajasthan post a total beyond 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased it down with nine balls remaining.&nbsp;(With inputs from Agencies)

Despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls powering Rajasthan past 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with nine balls to spare.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) were briefly concerned after young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked up a niggle during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday (Apr 25). The 15-year-old, who had earlier lit up the game with a sensational century, showed signs of discomfort while fielding and had to walk off before the innings concluded. The moment came early in SRH’s run chase. In the fourth over, Sooryavanshi sprinted toward the boundary but abruptly slowed down, holding his hamstring. He quickly called for the physio and left the field with support, sparking worries about a strain or cramp. There was reassuring news for RR after the game, as batting coach Vikram Rathour shared an optimistic update, saying the youngster had experienced some tightness in his hamstring but was doing better after treatment. He added that while a clearer assessment would follow in a day or two, the issue did not appear serious. Also Read - 'This is not evolution...': Former India shuttler Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system “He was feeling something in his hamstring but now he’s looking okay. They’ve treated him, so he’s looking fine. We’ll know in a day or so but doesn’t look like anything serious," Rathour was quoted as saying at the post-match press conference. The scare followed what had been a remarkable outing for Sooryavanshi. Opening the innings, he delivered a blistering 103 off just 37 balls, bringing up his hundred in only 36 deliveries. His innings featured 12 sixes and five fours, marking his second IPL century. In the process, he became the youngest player to surpass 1,000 T20 runs and set a new record by reaching the milestone in just 473 balls, overtaking Mitchell Owen’s previous mark. Also Read - Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between RR vs SRH? check result Speaking about his approach, Sooryavanshi said he kept things simple, focusing on the ball and trusting the pitch conditions. He also mentioned preparing by thinking through opposition bowlers and visualising the shots he could execute against them. Despite his explosive knock helping Rajasthan post a total beyond 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased it down with nine balls remaining. (With inputs from Agencies)

Despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls powering Rajasthan past 220, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with nine balls to spare.

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Former India badminton player and coach Vimal Kumar has strongly criticised the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for introducing a new scoring format, warning that it could dilute the essence of the sport. The BWF’s decision to replace the traditional 3x21 system with a 3x15 format from Jan 2027 has sparked widespread debate, with the Dronacharya Awardee calling the move “disappointing.” In a post on X, Kumar said he was “extremely disappointed” with the decision and even more concerned by the broad support it received from Council members. He argued that the current format ensures fairness across playing styles, especially in singles, which he said reflects the sport’s true demands of skill, endurance, fitness and mental strength.&nbsp;"Extremely disappointed with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) decision to alter the scoring system and even more concerning is the overwhelming support it has received from Council members. The current format ensured a level playing field across styles, especially in singles, which he described as embodying "the very essence of our sport: skill, resilience, fitness, and mental strength," said Vimal Kumar.&nbsp;While BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul described the change as a significant step forward, Kumar believes it risks weakening the game’s essence. He pointed out that shortening matches by effectively removing a portion of play could reduce the intensity that defines badminton.&nbsp;Kumar also questioned the rationale behind the shift, saying the idea of creating “early excitement” seemed short-sighted. He maintained that badminton already delivers sustained intensity and suggested that, if changes were necessary, they could have been limited to doubles while preserving the traditional format in singles.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-pbks-retain-top-spot-after-win-over-dc-srh-climb-to-third-1777177201219">IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS retain top spot after win over DC; SRH climb to third</a>&nbsp;Continuing his criticism, the former India coach also highlighted concerns around governance and player welfare. "Equally concerning is the continued neglect of player welfare and voice, where no prize money for the World Championships, no meaningful increase in rewards for Singles, the flagship category and no implementation of a review/referral system for critical umpiring decisions. These are areas that truly needed attention. Badminton is widely regarded among the toughest sports in the world. A 90-minute Singles match can have nearly an hour of shuttle in play--far exceeding many longer-duration sports. Yet, instead of strengthening these unique aspects, decisions like this risk undermining them," the former India player added. Kumar also flagged the lack of player consultation in decision-making. "Players are expected to adapt--but are rarely heard," he said, contrasting badminton's approach with other global sports that are evolving by empowering athletes and improving officiating. Calling the development disheartening, he concluded, "This is not evolution. This is dilution." Meanwhile, the BWF president, Leeswadtrakul, said the decision marked an important milestone for the future of badminton. "We are building a sport that speaks to the next generation, while continuing to invest in the long-term future of our players," Leeswadtrakul said as quoted by BWF.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterday-s-ipl-2026-match-between-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-check-result-1777180939350">Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? check result</a> "The 3x15 scoring system is intended to deliver more exciting and competitive badminton, improved scheduling, more consistent match durations, and potential benefits for player welfare and recovery. By bringing high-pressure moments earlier and creating tighter scores and more dramatic finishes, the format aims to keep fans engaged from the first rally to the last," the BWF President added. The decision follows a long-term process of testing, analysis, and consultation with Members and stakeholders, and reflects the collective judgement of the BWF membership, guided by a commitment to innovation, player welfare, and supporting players in achieving longer, more successful careers. The 3x15 scoring system will come into effect on Monday, 4 Jan 2027.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Former India badminton player and coach Vimal Kumar has slammed the BWF over its decision to introduce a new scoring system from 4 Jan, 2027.

Former India badminton player and coach Vimal Kumar has strongly criticised the Badminton World Federation (BWF) for introducing a new scoring format, warning that it could dilute the essence of the sport. The BWF’s decision to replace the traditional 3x21 system with a 3x15 format from Jan 2027 has sparked widespread debate, with the Dronacharya Awardee calling the move “disappointing.” In a post on X, Kumar said he was “extremely disappointed” with the decision and even more concerned by the broad support it received from Council members. He argued that the current format ensures fairness across playing styles, especially in singles, which he said reflects the sport’s true demands of skill, endurance, fitness and mental strength. "Extremely disappointed with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) decision to alter the scoring system and even more concerning is the overwhelming support it has received from Council members. The current format ensured a level playing field across styles, especially in singles, which he described as embodying "the very essence of our sport: skill, resilience, fitness, and mental strength," said Vimal Kumar. While BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul described the change as a significant step forward, Kumar believes it risks weakening the game’s essence. He pointed out that shortening matches by effectively removing a portion of play could reduce the intensity that defines badminton. Kumar also questioned the rationale behind the shift, saying the idea of creating “early excitement” seemed short-sighted. He maintained that badminton already delivers sustained intensity and suggested that, if changes were necessary, they could have been limited to doubles while preserving the traditional format in singles. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS retain top spot after win over DC; SRH climb to third Continuing his criticism, the former India coach also highlighted concerns around governance and player welfare. "Equally concerning is the continued neglect of player welfare and voice, where no prize money for the World Championships, no meaningful increase in rewards for Singles, the flagship category and no implementation of a review/referral system for critical umpiring decisions. These are areas that truly needed attention. Badminton is widely regarded among the toughest sports in the world. A 90-minute Singles match can have nearly an hour of shuttle in play--far exceeding many longer-duration sports. Yet, instead of strengthening these unique aspects, decisions like this risk undermining them," the former India player added. Kumar also flagged the lack of player consultation in decision-making. "Players are expected to adapt--but are rarely heard," he said, contrasting badminton's approach with other global sports that are evolving by empowering athletes and improving officiating. Calling the development disheartening, he concluded, "This is not evolution. This is dilution." Meanwhile, the BWF president, Leeswadtrakul, said the decision marked an important milestone for the future of badminton. "We are building a sport that speaks to the next generation, while continuing to invest in the long-term future of our players," Leeswadtrakul said as quoted by BWF. Also Read - Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? check result "The 3x15 scoring system is intended to deliver more exciting and competitive badminton, improved scheduling, more consistent match durations, and potential benefits for player welfare and recovery. By bringing high-pressure moments earlier and creating tighter scores and more dramatic finishes, the format aims to keep fans engaged from the first rally to the last," the BWF President added. The decision follows a long-term process of testing, analysis, and consultation with Members and stakeholders, and reflects the collective judgement of the BWF membership, guided by a commitment to innovation, player welfare, and supporting players in achieving longer, more successful careers. The 3x15 scoring system will come into effect on Monday, 4 Jan 2027. With inputs from agencies

Former India badminton player and coach Vimal Kumar has slammed the BWF over its decision to introduce a new scoring system from 4 Jan, 2027.

'This is not evolution...': Former India shuttler Vimal Kumar criticises BWF’s new scoring system

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) extended their winning streak to four matches in IPL 2026 with a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday (Apr 25). Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma led the charge with explosive half-centuries as SRH chased down a daunting 229-run target with nine balls to spare. Despite a stunning 36-ball century from teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, RR were unable to defend their total. The chase began on a shaky note with Travis Head falling for six in the opening over to Jofra Archer. However, Kishan and Abhishek quickly counterattacked, putting the pressure back on RR with a blistering 132-run stand off just 55 deliveries, as SRH raced to 89/1 in the powerplay, with Kishan hammering 74 off 31 balls and Abhishek contributing 57 off 29.&nbsp;&nbsp;RR managed to bounce back briefly through wickets from Archer and Donovan Ferreira, but Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) ensured there were no further setbacks, guiding the chase home in 18.3 overs. Archer and Brijesh Sharma picked up two wickets each, but their efforts were not enough to halt SRH’s momentum.&nbsp;Earlier, Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable 228/6, driven by a sensational 103 off 37 balls from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a steady 51 from Dhruv Jurel. The pair added 112 runs, while Donovan Ferreira’s quickfire 33 off 13 provided a strong finish.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-pbks-retain-top-spot-after-win-over-dc-srh-climb-to-third-1777177201219">IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS retain top spot after win over DC; SRH climb to third</a>&nbsp;SRH, who chose to bowl first, saw Sooryavanshi make an immediate impact by taking on the bowlers from the outset, setting the tone for RR’s innings. However, his brilliance ultimately went in vain as SRH completed a remarkable chase to climb to third in the points table with five wins from eight matches.&nbsp;With a four and six against Sakib Hussain in the final powerplay over, Sooryavanshi reached another 15-ball half-century, with a four and seven sixes to his name. RR ended with 76/1 in six overs. With spinner Shivang Kumar introduced, Sooryavanshi and Jurel continued to toy with the bowling, collecting 16 more runs, including a six each from both. A straight six down the ground against Sakib helped RR reach the 100-run mark in nine overs. In 10 overs, RR was 112/1, with Sooryavanshi (76*) and Jurel (25*) unbeaten.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-delhi-police-create-green-corridor-for-ambulance-carrying-injured-delhi-capitals-star-lungi-ngidi-1777140599017">Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Ngidi</a> Sooryavanshi continued to batter Shivang, collecting two fours and a six in the 11th over, while Jurel reached his third fifty of the tournament next over, with two fours against Nitish Kumar Reddy, in 34 balls, with eight fours and a six. However, the partnership of 112 runs was ended by Nitish, removing Jurel for a 35-ball 61, including eight fours and a six. RR was 152/2 in 12.4 overs. Smashing Sakib for a 6, 4 and then a 6 in the 14th over, Sooryavanshi reached his second IPL century in just 36 balls, including five fours and 12 sixes, but was cleaned up on the next ball for a sensational 103 in 37 balls. RR was 170/3 in 13.5 overs. Donovan Ferreira and an out-of-form skipper Riyan Parag continued the innings, but the skipper was cleaned up for a nine-ball seven by Cummins, reducing RR to 191/4 in 16.1 overs. In the 18th over, Donovan took out Sakib with a 6, 4 and a 6, bringing up the 200-run mark in 17.1 overs. However, in the next over, Ferreira's cameo was ended by Eshan, courtesy of a fine catch from Klaasen at long-on. The batter was gone for 16-ball 33, with three fours and three sixes. RR was 214/5 in 18.4 overs. RR ended with 228/6, with Jofra Archer (2*) and Ravindra Jadeja (4*) unbeaten. Eshan Malinga (2/38) was the pick of the bowlers for SRH, while Cummins, Hinge, Sakib and Nitish got a wicket each. Sakib, however, leaked 62 runs in his spell.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

In their first home game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, fifties from Abhishek Sharma (57) and Ishan Kishan (74) powered SRH to a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) extended their winning streak to four matches in IPL 2026 with a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday (Apr 25). Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma led the charge with explosive half-centuries as SRH chased down a daunting 229-run target with nine balls to spare. Despite a stunning 36-ball century from teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, RR were unable to defend their total. The chase began on a shaky note with Travis Head falling for six in the opening over to Jofra Archer. However, Kishan and Abhishek quickly counterattacked, putting the pressure back on RR with a blistering 132-run stand off just 55 deliveries, as SRH raced to 89/1 in the powerplay, with Kishan hammering 74 off 31 balls and Abhishek contributing 57 off 29. RR managed to bounce back briefly through wickets from Archer and Donovan Ferreira, but Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) ensured there were no further setbacks, guiding the chase home in 18.3 overs. Archer and Brijesh Sharma picked up two wickets each, but their efforts were not enough to halt SRH’s momentum. Earlier, Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable 228/6, driven by a sensational 103 off 37 balls from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a steady 51 from Dhruv Jurel. The pair added 112 runs, while Donovan Ferreira’s quickfire 33 off 13 provided a strong finish. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS retain top spot after win over DC; SRH climb to third SRH, who chose to bowl first, saw Sooryavanshi make an immediate impact by taking on the bowlers from the outset, setting the tone for RR’s innings. However, his brilliance ultimately went in vain as SRH completed a remarkable chase to climb to third in the points table with five wins from eight matches. With a four and six against Sakib Hussain in the final powerplay over, Sooryavanshi reached another 15-ball half-century, with a four and seven sixes to his name. RR ended with 76/1 in six overs. With spinner Shivang Kumar introduced, Sooryavanshi and Jurel continued to toy with the bowling, collecting 16 more runs, including a six each from both. A straight six down the ground against Sakib helped RR reach the 100-run mark in nine overs. In 10 overs, RR was 112/1, with Sooryavanshi (76*) and Jurel (25*) unbeaten. Also Read - Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Ngidi Sooryavanshi continued to batter Shivang, collecting two fours and a six in the 11th over, while Jurel reached his third fifty of the tournament next over, with two fours against Nitish Kumar Reddy, in 34 balls, with eight fours and a six. However, the partnership of 112 runs was ended by Nitish, removing Jurel for a 35-ball 61, including eight fours and a six. RR was 152/2 in 12.4 overs. Smashing Sakib for a 6, 4 and then a 6 in the 14th over, Sooryavanshi reached his second IPL century in just 36 balls, including five fours and 12 sixes, but was cleaned up on the next ball for a sensational 103 in 37 balls. RR was 170/3 in 13.5 overs. Donovan Ferreira and an out-of-form skipper Riyan Parag continued the innings, but the skipper was cleaned up for a nine-ball seven by Cummins, reducing RR to 191/4 in 16.1 overs. In the 18th over, Donovan took out Sakib with a 6, 4 and a 6, bringing up the 200-run mark in 17.1 overs. However, in the next over, Ferreira's cameo was ended by Eshan, courtesy of a fine catch from Klaasen at long-on. The batter was gone for 16-ball 33, with three fours and three sixes. RR was 214/5 in 18.4 overs. RR ended with 228/6, with Jofra Archer (2*) and Ravindra Jadeja (4*) unbeaten. Eshan Malinga (2/38) was the pick of the bowlers for SRH, while Cummins, Hinge, Sakib and Nitish got a wicket each. Sakib, however, leaked 62 runs in his spell. With inputs from agencies

In their first home game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, fifties from Abhishek Sharma (57) and Ishan Kishan (74) powered SRH to a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? check result

Punjab Kings delivered a record-breaking performance, pulling off the highest successful chase in T20 history by hunting down 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 off 67 balls, now the third-highest score in IPL history, while Nitish Rana had earlier powered Delhi to 264/2 with a brisk 91. Punjab’s response began in explosive way, as Prabhsimran Singh (76) and Priyansh Arya (43) stitched together a 126-run opening stand in just 42 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer then guided the chase home with an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls, despite being dropped twice, as PBKS reached the target with seven balls remaining.&nbsp;In another high-scoring clash, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls proved insufficient, as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased 229 against Rajasthan Royals. Contributions from Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57) ensured a five-wicket win.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-arsenal-edge-newcastle-to-go-top-of-table-spurs-west-ham-win-in-relegation-fight-1777146473074">Premier League: Arsenal edge Newcastle to go top of table; Spurs, West Ham win in relegation fight</a>&nbsp;With this victory, Punjab Kings strengthened their grip at the top of the IPL 2026 standings, extending their winning run to six matches and reaching 13 points, putting them in a strong position for qualification. Despite their massive total, Delhi Capitals slipped to sixth place with three wins and six points.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-delhi-police-create-green-corridor-for-ambulance-carrying-injured-delhi-capitals-star-lungi-ngidi-1777140599017">Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Ngidi</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s triumph in Jaipur lifted them to third place, level on 10 points with Rajasthan Royals, who dropped to fourth. In the bowling charts, Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj leads with 14 wickets in seven matches, a tally matched by SRH’s Esha Malinga after his two-wicket outing against RR.&nbsp;<h2>IPL 2026 Points Table</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>P</th><th>Team</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>13</td><td>1.333</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>1.101</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>0.815</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>0.602</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.118</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.184</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.79</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.736</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.277</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>-0.879</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

PBKS pull off record 266 chase vs DC to stay top; SRH beat RR to climb third, Kamboj holds Purple Cap

Punjab Kings delivered a record-breaking performance, pulling off the highest successful chase in T20 history by hunting down 265 to defeat Delhi Capitals by six wickets. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 off 67 balls, now the third-highest score in IPL history, while Nitish Rana had earlier powered Delhi to 264/2 with a brisk 91. Punjab’s response began in explosive way, as Prabhsimran Singh (76) and Priyansh Arya (43) stitched together a 126-run opening stand in just 42 deliveries. Captain Shreyas Iyer then guided the chase home with an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls, despite being dropped twice, as PBKS reached the target with seven balls remaining. In another high-scoring clash, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blistering 103 off 37 balls proved insufficient, as Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased 229 against Rajasthan Royals. Contributions from Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57) ensured a five-wicket win. Also Read - Premier League: Arsenal edge Newcastle to go top of table; Spurs, West Ham win in relegation fight With this victory, Punjab Kings strengthened their grip at the top of the IPL 2026 standings, extending their winning run to six matches and reaching 13 points, putting them in a strong position for qualification. Despite their massive total, Delhi Capitals slipped to sixth place with three wins and six points. Also Read - Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Ngidi Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s triumph in Jaipur lifted them to third place, level on 10 points with Rajasthan Royals, who dropped to fourth. In the bowling charts, Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj leads with 14 wickets in seven matches, a tally matched by SRH’s Esha Malinga after his two-wicket outing against RR. IPL 2026 Points Table

PBKS pull off record 266 chase vs DC to stay top; SRH beat RR to climb third, Kamboj holds Purple Cap.

IPL 2026 updated points table: PBKS retain top spot after win over DC; SRH climb to third

Premier League had a decisive Saturday (April 25) as Arsenal reclaimed top spot after beating Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The win sees the Gunners return to winning ways after back-to-back Premier League losses and now have a three-point advantage over nearest rivals Man City. On the other hand, Tottenham and West Ham United registered vital wins in their bid to avoid relegation.<h2>Arsenal beat Newcastle</h2>Saturday's home game against Newcastle was a must-win for Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola's team involved in an FA Cup semi-final against Southampton, which they won to stay on track for a domestic treble. Before the Gunners kicked off on Saturday, the two title contenders were locked on 70 points each, with an identical goal difference. City topped the table on goals scored.&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;England midfielder Eze eased the pressure on Arsenal with an early goal, arrowing home from outside the box after being teed up by Kai Havertz and the game finished 1-0. It was a 16th league defeat of a dispiriting season for Newcastle.&nbsp;Arsenal could increase their advantage over City to six points before the Blues play again, when they face Fulham next week. The Gunners are desperate to shed their reputation as perpetual runners-up as they chase a first Premier League title since 2004.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>Relegation dogfight</h2>Earlier, the focus was on the other end of the table, where Spurs and West Ham are locked in a dramatic relegation battle, with Wolves and Burnley already down. Spurs looked set to escape the bottom three after Joao Palhinha's late goal at Wolves and Everton's equaliser at the London Stadium. But West Ham substitute Callum Wilson scored a 92nd-minute winner to seal a 2-1 victory and restore his side's two-point cushion, with just four games to go.&nbsp;Roberto De Zerbi celebrated his first triumph as Tottenham head coach after replacing interim boss Igor Tudor earlier this month.

The victory on Saturday sees Arsenal return to winning ways after back-to-back Premier League losses and now have a three-point advantage over nearest rivals Man City. 

Premier League had a decisive Saturday (April 25) as Arsenal reclaimed top spot after beating Newcastle United 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The win sees the Gunners return to winning ways after back-to-back Premier League losses and now have a three-point advantage over nearest rivals Man City. On the other hand, Tottenham and West Ham United registered vital wins in their bid to avoid relegation. Arsenal beat Newcastle Saturday's home game against Newcastle was a must-win for Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola's team involved in an FA Cup semi-final against Southampton, which they won to stay on track for a domestic treble. Before the Gunners kicked off on Saturday, the two title contenders were locked on 70 points each, with an identical goal difference. City topped the table on goals scored. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions England midfielder Eze eased the pressure on Arsenal with an early goal, arrowing home from outside the box after being teed up by Kai Havertz and the game finished 1-0. It was a 16th league defeat of a dispiriting season for Newcastle. Arsenal could increase their advantage over City to six points before the Blues play again, when they face Fulham next week. The Gunners are desperate to shed their reputation as perpetual runners-up as they chase a first Premier League title since 2004. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Relegation dogfight Earlier, the focus was on the other end of the table, where Spurs and West Ham are locked in a dramatic relegation battle, with Wolves and Burnley already down. Spurs looked set to escape the bottom three after Joao Palhinha's late goal at Wolves and Everton's equaliser at the London Stadium. But West Ham substitute Callum Wilson scored a 92nd-minute winner to seal a 2-1 victory and restore his side's two-point cushion, with just four games to go. Roberto De Zerbi celebrated his first triumph as Tottenham head coach after replacing interim boss Igor Tudor earlier this month.

The victory on Saturday sees Arsenal return to winning ways after back-to-back Premier League losses and now have a three-point advantage over nearest rivals Man City.&nbsp;

Premier League: Arsenal edge Newcastle to go top of table; Spurs, West Ham win in relegation fight

It was a tense few minutes during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings (PBKS) as Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off with a head injury. The Delhi star, who was injured while fielding at mid-off, was rushed to the hospital as an ambulance entered the field of play. However, it was the Delhi Police who won the applause as they created a green corridor from the Arun Jaitley Stadium to the hospital.

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<h2>Delhi Police create green corridor</h2>Having been injured in the second innings of the match around 6 p.m. local time, meaning peak traffic was expected in the Indian capital. However, a green corridor was created by the Delhi Police, and the player was rushed to the hospital in 11 minutes. On a normal day in normal traffic conditions, it would usually take around 40-50 minutes at least, as the hospital located in Karol Bagh experiences peak traffic in the evening.&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>When did the incident happen?</h2>The tragic incident happened on the third ball of the third over when Ngidi tried catching Priyansh Arya on the bowling of Axar Patel. However, while he fell heavily on the ground, his head bumped and he was seriously injured. After the incident, a 14-minute medical break was taken, with an ambulance also arriving on the field of play while the player received medical treatment.&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;While no further update was provided, Delhi Capitals coach stated that the player was stable and in a sense. Vipraj Nigam was confirmed as the concussion substitute and took the field for the rest of the match.

Having been injured in the second innings of the match around 6 p.m. local time, meaning peak traffic was expected in the Indian capital. However, a green corridor was created by the Delhi Police, and Lungi Ngidi was rushed to the hospital in 11 minutes. 

It was a tense few minutes during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings (PBKS) as Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off with a head injury. The Delhi star, who was injured while fielding at mid-off, was rushed to the hospital as an ambulance entered the field of play. However, it was the Delhi Police who won the applause as they created a green corridor from the Arun Jaitley Stadium to the hospital.

Having been injured in the second innings of the match around 6 p.m. local time, meaning peak traffic was expected in the Indian capital. However, a green corridor was created by the Delhi Police, and Lungi Ngidi was rushed to the hospital in 11 minutes.&nbsp;

Watch: Delhi Police create green corridor for ambulance carrying injured Delhi Capitals star Lungi Ngidi

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) were in fluent form on Saturday (April 25) as they beat hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The win sees SRH stay fourth and remain in the IPL 2026 Playoff race as they now have ten points from eight matches.&nbsp;<h2>SRH seal emphatic win</h2>Chasing 229, the Sunrisers faced a jittery start as they lost opener Travis Head (6) in the very first over to RR pacer Jofra Archer. However, SRH didn't panic after the wicket as new batter Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma dismantled the RR's bowling attack in the powerplay, helping SRH to the score of 89/1 after six overs.&nbsp;Kishan was particularly aggressive, striking 74 runs off 31 balls with 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. Abhishek Sharma provided the perfect foil with a rapid 57 off 29 balls, with 11 fours and one six. Together, the duo added 132 runs off 55 balls for the second wicket.&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;While Donovan Ferreira got rid of Abhishek in the 10th over and Archer dismissed Ishan in the 13th over, Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) made sure that SRH's chase was still on track. Both batters kept the required rate under control. Despite RR's efforts--highlighted by Brijesh Sharma (2/44 in 4 overs) and Jofra Archer (2/34 in 4 overs) taking two wickets apiece--the total of 228 was not enough to stop the Orange Army's charge as they chased the total in 18.3 overs.&nbsp;With the win, SRH moved to the third spot in the IPL points table with five wins in eight matches and a net run rate (NRR) of 0.815.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Earlier, a sensational century from 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a half-century from Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to 228/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Sooryavanshi (103 in 37 balls, with five fours and 12 sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (51 in 35 balls, with eight fours and a six) put the foot on the pedal with a 112-run partnership. A cameo from Donovan Ferreira (33 in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes) towards the end took RR to a fine score.

Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) were in fluent form on Saturday (April 25) as they beat hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The win sees SRH stay fourth and remain in the IPL 2026 Playoff race as they now have ten points from eight matches. SRH seal emphatic win Chasing 229, the Sunrisers faced a jittery start as they lost opener Travis Head (6) in the very first over to RR pacer Jofra Archer. However, SRH didn't panic after the wicket as new batter Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma dismantled the RR's bowling attack in the powerplay, helping SRH to the score of 89/1 after six overs. Kishan was particularly aggressive, striking 74 runs off 31 balls with 11 boundaries and 3 sixes. Abhishek Sharma provided the perfect foil with a rapid 57 off 29 balls, with 11 fours and one six. Together, the duo added 132 runs off 55 balls for the second wicket. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL While Donovan Ferreira got rid of Abhishek in the 10th over and Archer dismissed Ishan in the 13th over, Heinrich Klaasen (29) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) made sure that SRH's chase was still on track. Both batters kept the required rate under control. Despite RR's efforts--highlighted by Brijesh Sharma (2/44 in 4 overs) and Jofra Archer (2/34 in 4 overs) taking two wickets apiece--the total of 228 was not enough to stop the Orange Army's charge as they chased the total in 18.3 overs. With the win, SRH moved to the third spot in the IPL points table with five wins in eight matches and a net run rate (NRR) of 0.815. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Earlier, a sensational century from 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a half-century from Dhruv Jurel powered Rajasthan Royals to 228/6 in their 20 overs. Sooryavanshi (103 in 37 balls, with five fours and 12 sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (51 in 35 balls, with eight fours and a six) put the foot on the pedal with a 112-run partnership. A cameo from Donovan Ferreira (33 in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes) towards the end took RR to a fine score.

Playing in their first home match at the Sawai Mansing Stadium in Jaipur, Abhishek Sharma’s 57 and Ishan Kishan’s 74 stood tall to help SRH beat RR by five wickets while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 went in vain. The

IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma continues purple patch with bat as SRH down RR in high-scoring thriller

Punjab Kings (PBKS) scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 25) as they chased down a 265-run target against hosts Delhi Capitals (DC). Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, PBKS chased down 265 runs, thereby breaking their own record for the highest successful chase in an IPL match. The six-wicket victory for PBKS now sees them cement top spot in the IPL 2026 standings, having won six matches and drawn one from seven matches played so far.<h2>PBKS continue flawless run</h2>Rahul's masterpiece, which came off 67 deliveries with 16 fours and nine sixes, and his 220-run second-wicket stand with Nitish Rana powered Delhi to a mammoth 264/2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Punjab replied in kind through openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, who put on 126 in just 42 deliveries.&nbsp;Prabhsimran dazzled with a 26-ball 76 and when Punjab lost three wickets in quick succession, skipper Shreyas Iyer rode his luck to steer his team home with seven deliveries to spare. Delhi, already hampered by the absence of lead pacer Lungi Ngidi, reprieved Shreyas on 28 and 35 with substitute fielder Karun Nair the guilty party on both occasions.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;South African Ngidi was stretchered off the field and driven in an ambulance to the hospital after landing heavily and hitting the back of his head on the turf while unsuccessfully attempting a catch off Arya. Shreyas made the most of his good fortune with his fourth fifty in five innings as Punjab maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament.&nbsp;Between them, Prabhsimran and Arya smashed five sixes apiece in the first four overs and Shreyas provided the finishing touches with an electric unbeaten 71, which ultimately relegated Rahul's heroics to a footnote.&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 DC innings?</h2>Rahul had been shelled twice in the afternoon after Axar Patel chose to set a target, dropped by Shashank Singh on 12 and by paceman Vijaykumar Vyshak when on 51. Those two blemishes apart, it was a magnificent knock marked by classical driving through the straight field and crunchy pulls whenever the bowlers pitched it short.&nbsp;Rana (91) was an almost equal partner as the second-wicket pair rained carnage. The No. 3 smashed Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett for two sixes and four fours in one over to keep pace with Rahul, who brought up his sixth IPL century off 47 deliveries. Rahul's second hundred for Delhi made him the first batter to score multiple tons for three different franchises in the IPL and he seemed to have secured the two points for his team. But Punjab had other designs, bettering their own previous highest successful chase of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024 in grand style.

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Punjab Kings chased down 265 runs, thereby breaking their own record for the highest successful chase in an IPL match.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 25) as they chased down a 265-run target against hosts Delhi Capitals (DC). Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, PBKS chased down 265 runs, thereby breaking their own record for the highest successful chase in an IPL match. The six-wicket victory for PBKS now sees them cement top spot in the IPL 2026 standings, having won six matches and drawn one from seven matches played so far. PBKS continue flawless run Rahul's masterpiece, which came off 67 deliveries with 16 fours and nine sixes, and his 220-run second-wicket stand with Nitish Rana powered Delhi to a mammoth 264/2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Punjab replied in kind through openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, who put on 126 in just 42 deliveries. Prabhsimran dazzled with a 26-ball 76 and when Punjab lost three wickets in quick succession, skipper Shreyas Iyer rode his luck to steer his team home with seven deliveries to spare. Delhi, already hampered by the absence of lead pacer Lungi Ngidi, reprieved Shreyas on 28 and 35 with substitute fielder Karun Nair the guilty party on both occasions. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL South African Ngidi was stretchered off the field and driven in an ambulance to the hospital after landing heavily and hitting the back of his head on the turf while unsuccessfully attempting a catch off Arya. Shreyas made the most of his good fortune with his fourth fifty in five innings as Punjab maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament. Between them, Prabhsimran and Arya smashed five sixes apiece in the first four overs and Shreyas provided the finishing touches with an electric unbeaten 71, which ultimately relegated Rahul's heroics to a footnote. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in DC innings? Rahul had been shelled twice in the afternoon after Axar Patel chose to set a target, dropped by Shashank Singh on 12 and by paceman Vijaykumar Vyshak when on 51. Those two blemishes apart, it was a magnificent knock marked by classical driving through the straight field and crunchy pulls whenever the bowlers pitched it short. Rana (91) was an almost equal partner as the second-wicket pair rained carnage. The No. 3 smashed Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett for two sixes and four fours in one over to keep pace with Rahul, who brought up his sixth IPL century off 47 deliveries. Rahul's second hundred for Delhi made him the first batter to score multiple tons for three different franchises in the IPL and he seemed to have secured the two points for his team. But Punjab had other designs, bettering their own previous highest successful chase of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024 in grand style.

Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Punjab Kings chased down 265 runs, thereby breaking their own record for the highest successful chase in an IPL match.

IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS: Flawless Punjab script history with record chase as Rahul's ton goes in vain

In a tragic incident during an Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off with a head injury. In the IPL 2026 contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Ngidi was injured while attempting a catch at the mid-off region. After a lengthy delay, an ambulance was seen arriving on the ground before the South African was taken off to a private hospital in New Delhi.<h2>Ngidi stretchered off at Arun Jaitley Stadium</h2>The tragic incident happened on the third ball of the third over when Ngidi tried catching Priyansh Arya on the bowling of Axar Patel. However, while he fell down heavily on the ground inrinjug his head bumped and he was seriously injured. After the incident, a 14-minute medical break was taken, with an ambulance also arriving on the field of play while the player received medical treatment.&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;While no further update was provided at the time of writing, Ngidi was taken to a private hospital in New Delhi’s Karol Bagh area. Vipraj Nigam was confirmed as the concussion substitute and took the field for the rest of the match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>PBKS scripted history in the IPL 2026 on as they chased down a 265-run target against hosts DC. PBKS chased down 265 runs, thereby breaking their own record for the highest successful chase in an IPL match. The six-wicket victory for PBKS now sees them cement top spot in the IPL 2026 standings, having won six matches and drawn one from seven matches played so far.

 the IPL 2026 contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Lungi Ngidi was injured while attempting a catch at the mid-off region. 

In a tragic incident during an Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off with a head injury. In the IPL 2026 contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Ngidi was injured while attempting a catch at the mid-off region. After a lengthy delay, an ambulance was seen arriving on the ground before the South African was taken off to a private hospital in New Delhi. Ngidi stretchered off at Arun Jaitley Stadium The tragic incident happened on the third ball of the third over when Ngidi tried catching Priyansh Arya on the bowling of Axar Patel. However, while he fell down heavily on the ground inrinjug his head bumped and he was seriously injured. After the incident, a 14-minute medical break was taken, with an ambulance also arriving on the field of play while the player received medical treatment. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions While no further update was provided at the time of writing, Ngidi was taken to a private hospital in New Delhi’s Karol Bagh area. Vipraj Nigam was confirmed as the concussion substitute and took the field for the rest of the match. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL What happened in the match? PBKS scripted history in the IPL 2026 on as they chased down a 265-run target against hosts DC. PBKS chased down 265 runs, thereby breaking their own record for the highest successful chase in an IPL match. The six-wicket victory for PBKS now sees them cement top spot in the IPL 2026 standings, having won six matches and drawn one from seven matches played so far.

&nbsp;the IPL 2026 contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Lungi Ngidi was injured while attempting a catch at the mid-off region.&nbsp;

IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS: Lungi Ngidi stretchered off at Arun Jaitley Stadium after head injury

Chennai Super Kings will host Gujarat Titans in match 37 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (Apr 26). Both teams have played seven matches so far, with three wins and four losses each. CSK will aim to carry forward their momentum, while GT will be looking to bounce back after their loss to RCB. Ahead of the clash, here’s all 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 CSK vs GT clash in IPL history</h2>Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have clashed eight times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning four matches and GT claiming victory in four encounters.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pressure-or-confidence-world-champion-wrestler-sujeet-kalkal-on-becoming-no-1-1776676909385">Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1</a><h2>What is the venue for the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37?</h2>The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37.<h2>When will the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37?</h2>The CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-juha-miettinen-66-year-old-driver-dies-in-seven-car-crash-in-nurgurging-race-featuring-max-verstappen-1776676136869">66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Ramakrishna Ghosh and Mukesh Choudhary&nbsp;Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Tom Banton, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood and Prithvi Raj Yarra

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

Chennai Super Kings will host Gujarat Titans in match 37 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday (Apr 26). Both teams have played seven matches so far, with three wins and four losses each. CSK will aim to carry forward their momentum, while GT will be looking to bounce back after their loss to RCB. Ahead of the clash, here’s all 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 CSK vs GT clash in IPL history Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have clashed eight times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning four matches and GT claiming victory in four encounters. Also Read - Pressure or confidence? World champion wrestler Sujeet Kalkal on becoming No. 1 What is the venue for the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37? The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37. When will the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37? The CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - 66-year-old driver dies in car crash in Nurgurging race featuring Verstappen Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37 in India. Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs GT IPL 2026 Match No.37 in India. Squads Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Gopal, Jamie Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, Zakary Foulkes, Spencer Johnson, Ramakrishna Ghosh and Mukesh Choudhary Gujarat Titans: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Shahrukh Khan, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Tom Banton, Glenn Phillips, Jason Holder, Nishant Sindhu, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Brar, Ashok Sharma, Luke Wood and Prithvi Raj Yarra

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

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about CSK vs GT match no 37 timing, squad, H2H & more

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru here is a look at five IPL teams with most wins at a venue. The list also features the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad after Bengaluru recorded their 50th win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.`

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru here is a look at five IPL teams with most wins at a venue. The list also features the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad after Bengaluru recorded their 50th win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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