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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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There’s a quiet clarity in how Kumar Kushagra views the game. No buzzwords, no overcomplication, just a sharp understanding of situations, roles, and responsibility. In a conversation that feels as much about mindset as it is about skill, the young wicketkeeper-batter lays bare the thought process shaping his rise. At the heart of his approach lies adaptability. Pressure, for Kushagra, isn’t about choosing between keeping or batting, it’s about reading the moment.&nbsp;“If I am keeping, I will think from behind… if I am not batting, I will be sitting outside and then thinking about it.” That situational awareness carries into his batting. Labels like ‘aggressive’ or ‘calm’ don’t resonate with him. “There is nothing like aggressive or being calm. It's all about how the situation is asking or the team is asking from you.” It’s a philosophy rooted in modern T20 cricket, fluid roles, quick recalibration, and constant awareness. Whether it’s maximizing the powerplay or absorbing pressure after wickets, Kushagra’s decision-making is dictated by context, not instinct alone.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-traitor-to-hero-iran-release-assets-of-women-captain-zahra-ghanbari-amid-australian-asylum-row-1776092667633">From ‘Traitor’ to Hero? Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row</a>

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Behind the stumps, his growth has been shaped by elite exposure. Working under Parthiv Patel and keeping to someone like Rashid Khan proved transformational. “Keeping Rashid Khan in that speed… that helped me a lot and Parthiv sir also gave me a lot of drills.” But beyond technique, it’s the mental game that stands out. Kushagra believes consistency is tougher than bouncing back. “When there are expectations… that’s a very tricky part. You have to maintain that consistency.”&nbsp;And underpinning it all is a simple, powerful driving force, family. “Definitely my dad… he had that aim that first you have to play for the Indian team.” Looking ahead, Kushagra, a JSW athlete, doesn’t want to be boxed into a single role. “Flexible middle order batter would be a great answer… I can play anchor role also… I can finish the game.”&nbsp;In fact, finishing games is what he feels is most overlooked about him. “I have that capability… to finish off the game from any situation," he signed off.

Kumar Kushagra interview: Rising IPL wicketkeeper-batter reveals his mindset on pressure, finishing games, adaptability, and journey toward Team India

There’s a quiet clarity in how Kumar Kushagra views the game. No buzzwords, no overcomplication, just a sharp understanding of situations, roles, and responsibility. In a conversation that feels as much about mindset as it is about skill, the young wicketkeeper-batter lays bare the thought process shaping his rise. At the heart of his approach lies adaptability. Pressure, for Kushagra, isn’t about choosing between keeping or batting, it’s about reading the moment. “If I am keeping, I will think from behind… if I am not batting, I will be sitting outside and then thinking about it.” That situational awareness carries into his batting. Labels like ‘aggressive’ or ‘calm’ don’t resonate with him. “There is nothing like aggressive or being calm. It's all about how the situation is asking or the team is asking from you.” It’s a philosophy rooted in modern T20 cricket, fluid roles, quick recalibration, and constant awareness. Whether it’s maximizing the powerplay or absorbing pressure after wickets, Kushagra’s decision-making is dictated by context, not instinct alone. Also Read: From ‘Traitor’ to Hero? Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row

21-year-old Kumar Kushagra opens up on reading match situations, finishing games, and why adaptability, not aggression, is his biggest strength

IPL 2026: ‘I can anchor, attack and finish, whatever the team needs', says 21-year-old Kumar Kushagra

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 22 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday (Apr 14). KKR have played four matches so far, losing three while one ended without a result. CSK have also played four matches, winning one and losing three. The five-time champions will look to build on their winning momentum, while the 2024 champions will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the CSK vs KKR clash in IPL history</h2>Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have clashed 32 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 20 matches and KKR claiming victory in 11 encounters. One match ended without a result.<h2>What is the venue for the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22?</h2>The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22.<h2>When will the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22?</h2>The CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-3-teams-rise-as-early-contenders-why-rr-rcb-and-pbks-can-win-the-title-1776064953617">IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win?</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lot-of-things-need-to-be-rethought-hardik-pandya-reacts-after-mi-s-third-straight-defeat-1776069592427">IPL 2026 | 'Lot of things...': Pandya reacts after MI’s third straight defeat</a><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;Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik and Daksh Kamra

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

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 22 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday (Apr 14). KKR have played four matches so far, losing three while one ended without a result. CSK have also played four matches, winning one and losing three. The five-time champions will look to build on their winning momentum, while the 2024 champions will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the CSK vs KKR clash in IPL history Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have clashed 32 times in the Indian Premier League, with CSK winning 20 matches and KKR claiming victory in 11 encounters. One match ended without a result. What is the venue for the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22? The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will be the venue for the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22. When will the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22? The CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win? Which channel will broadcast the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22 in India. Which platform will live-stream the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the CSK vs KKR IPL 2026 Match No.22 in India. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Lot of things...': Pandya reacts after MI’s third straight defeat 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 Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik and Daksh Kamra

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, 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 KKR match no 22 timing, squad, H2H & more

Rajasthan Royals remain the only team to win all four matches while PBKS have three wins and one no-result. KKR, on the other hand, are still searching for first win. Check how all the teams stack up after four matches each

Rajasthan Royals remain the only team to win all four matches while PBKS have three wins and one no-result. KKR, on the other hand, are still searching for first win. Check how all the teams stack up after four matches each

IPL 2026 | 4 matches each - KKR still waiting for a win while RR stay unbeaten - check how teams stack

Mumbai Indians have had a poor start to their IPL 2026 campaign, suffering three consecutive losses. Their latest defeat came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, leaving skipper Hardik Pandya searching for answers. Earlier, they had also suffered a heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-shortened 11-over clash in Guwahati. MI’s bowling unit once again came under pressure as RCB piled up an imposing 240/4, their highest total at the Wankhede.&nbsp;During the chase, things worsened when Rohit Sharma had to leave the field due to injury. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma struggled to accelerate, leaving too much to be done in the death overs. Although Sherfane Rutherford and Hardik Pandya struck a few big shots towards the end, MI still fell short, losing by 18 runs and having their third straight defeat.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-let-s-go-gujarat-titans-manchester-united-legend-backs-shubman-gill-tweet-goes-viral-1776065965083">'Let’s go Gujarat Titans': Manchester United legend backs Shubman Gill, tweet goes viral</a>&nbsp;After the match, Hardik said the team has been reacting to situations instead of controlling the game. He said they need to think again about their plans and improve both batting and bowling.&nbsp;“I think that was always going to be catch-up. I think it’s been the last couple of games as a bowling unit or even as a batting unit, we’ve been quite catching up to the game rather than leading the game. Really need to reflect, really need to see what best we can do and how we can get that momentum and that click which we require,” said Pandya.&nbsp;&nbsp;The skipper added that even though they won the toss, it didn’t help and the team needs to perform better in all areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;“To be very honest, now a lot of things need to be rethought. Definitely, it’s not working. A couple of games, we have won the toss, but maybe we need to see what the other options are, as well as the batting group or bowling group that we can have. We still need to bat well, we still need to bowl well, irrespective of the toss,” admitted Hardik.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-3-teams-rise-as-early-contenders-why-rr-rcb-and-pbks-can-win-the-title-1776064953617">IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win?</a>&nbsp;Pandya further praised Rutherford’s contribution, noting that his form provides both flexibility and confidence as the team looks to make necessary adjustments moving forward.&nbsp;“When we got Rutherford, it was always exciting for us. We always knew the kind of potential and the kind of power he has and the way he batted, it just gives us extra cushion and at the same time confidence, if we want to make some changes or we want to see what this team requires, we can definitely do it because of the way he is batting,” said Pandya.

Even after winning the toss and choosing to bowl against RCB on Sunday, MI’s bowlers came under heavy pressure, forcing Hardik to rethink the team’s overall strategy.

Mumbai Indians have had a poor start to their IPL 2026 campaign, suffering three consecutive losses. Their latest defeat came against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, leaving skipper Hardik Pandya searching for answers. Earlier, they had also suffered a heavy defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-shortened 11-over clash in Guwahati. MI’s bowling unit once again came under pressure as RCB piled up an imposing 240/4, their highest total at the Wankhede. During the chase, things worsened when Rohit Sharma had to leave the field due to injury. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma struggled to accelerate, leaving too much to be done in the death overs. Although Sherfane Rutherford and Hardik Pandya struck a few big shots towards the end, MI still fell short, losing by 18 runs and having their third straight defeat. Also Read - 'Let’s go Gujarat Titans': Manchester United legend backs Shubman Gill, tweet goes viral After the match, Hardik said the team has been reacting to situations instead of controlling the game. He said they need to think again about their plans and improve both batting and bowling. “I think that was always going to be catch-up. I think it’s been the last couple of games as a bowling unit or even as a batting unit, we’ve been quite catching up to the game rather than leading the game. Really need to reflect, really need to see what best we can do and how we can get that momentum and that click which we require,” said Pandya. The skipper added that even though they won the toss, it didn’t help and the team needs to perform better in all areas. “To be very honest, now a lot of things need to be rethought. Definitely, it’s not working. A couple of games, we have won the toss, but maybe we need to see what the other options are, as well as the batting group or bowling group that we can have. We still need to bat well, we still need to bowl well, irrespective of the toss,” admitted Hardik. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win? Pandya further praised Rutherford’s contribution, noting that his form provides both flexibility and confidence as the team looks to make necessary adjustments moving forward. “When we got Rutherford, it was always exciting for us. We always knew the kind of potential and the kind of power he has and the way he batted, it just gives us extra cushion and at the same time confidence, if we want to make some changes or we want to see what this team requires, we can definitely do it because of the way he is batting,” said Pandya.

Even after winning the toss and choosing to bowl against RCB on Sunday, MI’s bowlers came under heavy pressure, forcing Hardik to rethink the team’s overall strategy.

IPL 2026 | 'Lot of things need to be rethought': Hardik Pandya reacts after MI’s third straight defeat

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared a warm message for Shubman Gill and the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming fixtures of IPL 2026. Posting on X on Sunday, Ferdinand revealed he had kicked off his day by watching the IPL clash. He added that his packed schedule would also include the Chelsea vs Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, followed by a live episode of his podcast and later tuning into the The Masters. In his post, he enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his “Super Sunday” plans.&nbsp;“Super Sunday… Feet up! First up… Let’s goooo @ShubmanGill @gujarat_titans Then let’s see if City puts pressure on Arsenal. Then Rio Presents Live, finishing&nbsp;off with Rory winning the Masters," Ferdinand tweeted on Sunday evening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rohit-sharma-scripts-history-becomes-first-player-for-mi-to-achieve-this-record-1776064404685">IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Super Sunday… Feet up! First up… Let’s goooo <a href="https://twitter.com/ShubmanGill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShubmanGill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gujarat_titans</a> Then let’s see if City put pressure on Arsenal. Then Rio Presents Live Finishing off with Rory winning the Masters 🤣👍🏽&mdash; Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) <a href="https://twitter.com/rioferdy5/status/2043298177634173150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This isn’t the first time Ferdinand has praised Gill. Back in February, the former England defender spoke about the young batter, noting how quickly he stood out for his nature compared to other athletes he has met.&nbsp;“I meet a lot of sports stars on my travels, but not many have shown me their curious mind so quickly, like Shubman," Ferdinand had said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2026-augusta-masters-prize-money-how-much-rory-mcilroy-and-other-top-10-players-won-1776060965318">Masters Prize Money - How much Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive title</a>&nbsp;Ferdinand also interacted with fans on the social media, mentioning that he intends to visit India during the season to experience IPL matches live from the stadium.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, a brilliant spell from Prasidh Krishna, who claimed four wickets, helped his team restrict Lucknow to 164/8. In the chase, Gill (56) and Buttler (60) struck fine half-centuries to guide Gujarat to a convincing seven-wicket win at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

In a post on X, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his Super Sunday plans.

Former Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand shared a warm message for Shubman Gill and the Gujarat Titans for the upcoming fixtures of IPL 2026. Posting on X on Sunday, Ferdinand revealed he had kicked off his day by watching the IPL clash. He added that his packed schedule would also include the Chelsea vs Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, followed by a live episode of his podcast and later tuning into the The Masters. In his post, he enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his “Super Sunday” plans. “Super Sunday… Feet up! First up… Let’s goooo @ShubmanGill @gujarat_titans Then let’s see if City puts pressure on Arsenal. Then Rio Presents Live, finishing off with Rory winning the Masters," Ferdinand tweeted on Sunday evening. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record

In a post on X, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand enthusiastically cheered for Gill and the Titans while outlining his Super Sunday plans.

'Let’s go Gujarat Titans': Manchester United legend backs Shubman Gill, tweet goes viral

The IPL 2026 has reached nearly the one-third mark with each of 10 teams playing four matches each and three have stood out as early contenders for the trophy. Among the three teams are: defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), last year's runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS), and inaugural edition winners Rajasthan Royals (RR). Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals. These teams are on top three positions of the points table with RR leading the chart with eight points from four wins in four matches, PBKS are second with seven points from three wins and one no result in four matches, and RCB are third with six points from three wins and one loss from four matches.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-rohit-retired-hurt-in-mi-vs-rcb-is-kohli-injured-too-here-s-what-we-know-1776055228641">IPL | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know</a><h2>Why Rajasthan Royals can win IPL 2026?</h2>Royals, the winners of IPL 2008, are playing some really exciting matches under newly-appointed skipper Riyan Parag. Their opening batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (200 runs) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (183) are in top five run getters this season, giving them flying starts. RR have won two matched batting first and two matches defending, which shows all their bases are covered. Apart from batters, the bowlers have done their job as well. Frontline pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have done well in powerplay while Ravi Bishnoi is second on the list of wicket-takers with nine wickets in four matches.Overall, Royals have batted 61.1 overs in IPL 2026 and scored 690 runs at 11.29 but giving away just 655 runs in 71 overs at just 9.22 - hence the healthy net run rate of 2.055.<h2>Why Punjab Kings can win IPL 2026?</h2>Punjab Kings have transformed under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy and Ricky Ponting as head coach from IPL 2025. They finished second last season and look set to all the way this season. They have won all of three matches chasing, leaving a little ambiguity on how well they can defend if situation arises. In the three completed matches, PBKS have scored 598 runs in 56.4 overs at 10.60 while giving away 590 runs in 60 overs at 9.83. They are a strong side when chasing for sure but the defending test is yet to come.<h2>Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win IPL 2026?</h2>RCB, ever since winning their maiden title in IPL 2025, have been playing with renewed vigour. They have won three of four matches and losing only to Royals so far - who themselves are having a one hell of a season. Out of four matches played, RCB defended thrice and failed only once. As for batting second, they comfortably defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in season opener. In total, RCB have scored 894 runs in 75.4 overs at 11.85 but given away only 832 runs in 78 overs bowled at 10.66 - making them a title contender.

Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals after nearly one third of IPL 2026 or 4/14 matches in league stage for each team.

The IPL 2026 has reached nearly the one-third mark with each of 10 teams playing four matches each and three have stood out as early contenders for the trophy. Among the three teams are: defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), last year's runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS), and inaugural edition winners Rajasthan Royals (RR). Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals. These teams are on top three positions of the points table with RR leading the chart with eight points from four wins in four matches, PBKS are second with seven points from three wins and one no result in four matches, and RCB are third with six points from three wins and one loss from four matches. Also Read - IPL | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know Why Rajasthan Royals can win IPL 2026? Royals, the winners of IPL 2008, are playing some really exciting matches under newly-appointed skipper Riyan Parag. Their opening batters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (200 runs) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (183) are in top five run getters this season, giving them flying starts. RR have won two matched batting first and two matches defending, which shows all their bases are covered. Apart from batters, the bowlers have done their job as well. Frontline pacers Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have done well in powerplay while Ravi Bishnoi is second on the list of wicket-takers with nine wickets in four matches. Overall, Royals have batted 61.1 overs in IPL 2026 and scored 690 runs at 11.29 but giving away just 655 runs in 71 overs at just 9.22 - hence the healthy net run rate of 2.055. Why Punjab Kings can win IPL 2026? Punjab Kings have transformed under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy and Ricky Ponting as head coach from IPL 2025. They finished second last season and look set to all the way this season. They have won all of three matches chasing, leaving a little ambiguity on how well they can defend if situation arises. In the three completed matches, PBKS have scored 598 runs in 56.4 overs at 10.60 while giving away 590 runs in 60 overs at 9.83. They are a strong side when chasing for sure but the defending test is yet to come. Why Royal Challengers Bengaluru can win IPL 2026? RCB, ever since winning their maiden title in IPL 2025, have been playing with renewed vigour. They have won three of four matches and losing only to Royals so far - who themselves are having a one hell of a season. Out of four matches played, RCB defended thrice and failed only once. As for batting second, they comfortably defeated SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in season opener. In total, RCB have scored 894 runs in 75.4 overs at 11.85 but given away only 832 runs in 78 overs bowled at 10.66 - making them a title contender.

Out of these three teams, RR and PBKS are yet to lose a match while RCB has lost only once in four matches - that too vs Royals after nearly one third of IPL 2026 or 4/14 matches in league stage for each team.

IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win the title?

Former India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name into the record books on Sunday (Apr 12), becoming the first player to score 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League for the Mumbai Indians. Needing just six runs in match 20 of IPL 2026 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he reached the milestone in style by hitting Jacob Duffy for a six on the fifth ball of the third over at Wankhede Stadium. Having joined Mumbai in the 2011 IPL auction, he now has an tally of 6013 runs from 231 matches for the franchise.&nbsp;Among Mumbai Indians batters, Suryakumar Yadav sits second with 3809 runs in 116 games, followed by Kieron Pollard, who scored 3412 runs across 189 appearances between 2010 and 2022.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/2026-augusta-masters-prize-money-how-much-rory-mcilroy-and-other-top-10-players-won-1776060965318">Masters Prize Money - How much Rory McIlroy won for his second consecutive title win at Augusta National</a><h2>Batters with most runs for Mumbai Indians in IPL</h2><ul><li>Rohit Sharma - 6,013 runs in 231 matches</li><li>Suryakumar Yadav - 3,809 runs in 116 matches</li><li>Kieron Pollard - 3,412 runs in 189 matches</li><li>Ambati Rayudu - 2,416 runs in 114 matches &nbsp;</li></ul>Rohit has also contributed 273 runs in nine Champions League Twenty20 matches for MI, taking his overall tally for the team to 6286 runs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-rohit-retired-hurt-in-mi-vs-rcb-is-kohli-injured-too-here-s-what-we-know-1776055228641">IPL | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;In the Indian Premier League, only one player has scored more runs for a single franchise than Rohit, and that player is none other than Virat Kohli. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008, Kohli has amassed 8,840 runs in 271 IPL matches. Across all T20 matches for the franchise, including 15 Champions League appearances, Kohli has accumulated 9,264 runs in 286 matches.

Having joined Mumbai in the 2011 IPL auction, Rohit now has an tally of 6,013 runs from 231 matches at an average of 29.76 and a strike rate of 132.82, including 40 half-centuries and two hundreds for the franchise.

Former India captain Rohit Sharma etched his name into the record books on Sunday (Apr 12), becoming the first player to score 6000 runs in the Indian Premier League for the Mumbai Indians. Needing just six runs in match 20 of IPL 2026 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he reached the milestone in style by hitting Jacob Duffy for a six on the fifth ball of the third over at Wankhede Stadium. Having joined Mumbai in the 2011 IPL auction, he now has an tally of 6013 runs from 231 matches for the franchise. Among Mumbai Indians batters, Suryakumar Yadav sits second with 3809 runs in 116 games, followed by Kieron Pollard, who scored 3412 runs across 189 appearances between 2010 and 2022. Also Read - Masters Prize Money - How much Rory McIlroy won for his second consecutive title win at Augusta National Batters with most runs for Mumbai Indians in IPL Rohit Sharma - 6,013 runs in 231 matches Suryakumar Yadav - 3,809 runs in 116 matches Kieron Pollard - 3,412 runs in 189 matches Ambati Rayudu - 2,416 runs in 114 matches Rohit has also contributed 273 runs in nine Champions League Twenty20 matches for MI, taking his overall tally for the team to 6286 runs. Also Read - IPL | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know In the Indian Premier League, only one player has scored more runs for a single franchise than Rohit, and that player is none other than Virat Kohli. Representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru since 2008, Kohli has amassed 8,840 runs in 271 IPL matches. Across all T20 matches for the franchise, including 15 Champions League appearances, Kohli has accumulated 9,264 runs in 286 matches.

Having joined Mumbai in the 2011 IPL auction, Rohit now has an tally of 6,013 runs from 231 matches at an average of 29.76 and a strike rate of 132.82, including 40 half-centuries and two hundreds for the franchise.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first player for MI to achieve THIS record

Senior India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the field in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 match on Sunday (Apr 12) because of injuries. Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs to go third on the points table with six points from three wins and a loss in four matches . MI, on the other hand, are now eighth on the points table with only two points from three losses and one win in four matches.<h2>Why Rohit retired vs RCB?</h2>Rohit Sharma suffered a niggle in his hamstring while batting. He was limping four balls into the fifth over and received some treatment from the physio as well. The batter, however, could not continue and decided to retire in the next over after facing just one ball. At the time of retiring hurt, MI was 57/0 in 5.2 overs with Rohit at 19 off 13 balls. He did not come to bat against as MI finished at 222/5 in chase of 241.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/usman-tariq-vs-ravi-ashwin-pakistan-mystery-spinner-hits-back-amid-daryl-mitchell-controversy-in-psl-2026-1775999457436">Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026</a><h2>What about Kohli, why wasn't he on field?</h2>Kohli was also not on the field by the time Rohit retired hurt which on-air commentator Simon Doull described was because of an ankle injury. Kohli was seen getting some treatment in 10th over of RCB's batting before being out in the 15th over. He did manage to score 38-ball 50 before getting out. After the match, Doull asked RCB skipper Rajat Patidar about Kohli's injury to which he replied: "I don't know, but I feel he's okay right now."<h2>When do MI and RCB play next?</h2>RCB next play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (Apr 15) in their fifth match of the league while Mumbai Indians play Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (Apr 16).

Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs.

Senior India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli left the field in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 match on Sunday (Apr 12) because of injuries. Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs to go third on the points table with six points from three wins and a loss in four matches . MI, on the other hand, are now eighth on the points table with only two points from three losses and one win in four matches. Why Rohit retired vs RCB? Rohit Sharma suffered a niggle in his hamstring while batting. He was limping four balls into the fifth over and received some treatment from the physio as well. The batter, however, could not continue and decided to retire in the next over after facing just one ball. At the time of retiring hurt, MI was 57/0 in 5.2 overs with Rohit at 19 off 13 balls. He did not come to bat against as MI finished at 222/5 in chase of 241. Also Read - Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026 What about Kohli, why wasn't he on field? Kohli was also not on the field by the time Rohit retired hurt which on-air commentator Simon Doull described was because of an ankle injury. Kohli was seen getting some treatment in 10th over of RCB's batting before being out in the 15th over. He did manage to score 38-ball 50 before getting out. After the match, Doull asked RCB skipper Rajat Patidar about Kohli's injury to which he replied: "I don't know, but I feel he's okay right now." When do MI and RCB play next? RCB next play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Wednesday (Apr 15) in their fifth match of the league while Mumbai Indians play Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (Apr 16).

Rohit, batting on 19 off 13, retired hurt in sixth over of MI's chase while Kohli was in the dugout already as RCB tried to defend 240-run total. In the match, RCB beat MI by 18 runs.

IPL 2026 | Why Rohit retired in MI vs RCB? Is Kohli injured too - Here's what we know

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indian (MI) on Sunday (Apr 12) by 18 runs. Chasing a huge total of 241, MI were left with too much to do in the last four overs at 157/5 and needed 84 runs in 24 balls, but Sherfane Rutherford gave it a good go. The MI batter scored 31-ball 71 not out which included 52 off 19 balls in the last four overs. MI eventually managed 222/5, losing the match by just 20-odd runs and highlighting importance of a good overall innings instead of going all guns blazing in last 24 balls or so.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/usman-tariq-vs-ravi-ashwin-pakistan-mystery-spinner-hits-back-amid-daryl-mitchell-controversy-in-psl-2026-1775999457436">Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026</a><h2>Mumbai's chase had steam but RCB pulled it back</h2>MI started the chase with some vigour as openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scored 57 runs in 5.2 overs before Rohit (19 off 13) was retired hurt. MI finished powerplay at 62/0, less runs but wickets in hand. Everything changed in the middle overs, however, as they lost five wickets and could managed less than 100 runs from over 7-16. None of the MI batters could play freely, Rickelton took 22 balls for 37, Suryakumar Yadav played 22 balls for his 33, Tilak Varma was dismissed for 1 (3), and skipper Hardik Pandya could only last for 22 balls, scoring 40 runs. By the time Rutherford go going in the last four overs, the chase had become almost impossible for MI as it was proven in the end.<h2>RCB top order goes hard again</h2>Batting first, RCB's top order went hard from beginning once again as openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt scored 71 runs in the powerplay. The partnership was broken at 120 in the 11th over when Salt was dismissed for 78 off 36. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar then came on the crease and added 65 runs with Kohli in just 3.5 overs before the veteran batter was dismissed on 50 off 38. Patidar followed Kohli and go out in the next over but not before smacking 20-ball 53. Tim David took over the last four overs, scoring a handy 16-ball 34 not out as RCB put up another batting show.

Chasing a huge total of 241, MI were left with too much to do in the last four overs at 157/5 and needed 84 runs in 24 balls, but Sherfane Rutherford gave it a good go. MI managed 222/5, losing the match by just 18 runs vs RCB.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indian (MI) on Sunday (Apr 12) by 18 runs. Chasing a huge total of 241, MI were left with too much to do in the last four overs at 157/5 and needed 84 runs in 24 balls, but Sherfane Rutherford gave it a good go. The MI batter scored 31-ball 71 not out which included 52 off 19 balls in the last four overs. MI eventually managed 222/5, losing the match by just 20-odd runs and highlighting importance of a good overall innings instead of going all guns blazing in last 24 balls or so. Also Read - Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026 Mumbai's chase had steam but RCB pulled it back MI started the chase with some vigour as openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scored 57 runs in 5.2 overs before Rohit (19 off 13) was retired hurt. MI finished powerplay at 62/0, less runs but wickets in hand. Everything changed in the middle overs, however, as they lost five wickets and could managed less than 100 runs from over 7-16. None of the MI batters could play freely, Rickelton took 22 balls for 37, Suryakumar Yadav played 22 balls for his 33, Tilak Varma was dismissed for 1 (3), and skipper Hardik Pandya could only last for 22 balls, scoring 40 runs. By the time Rutherford go going in the last four overs, the chase had become almost impossible for MI as it was proven in the end. RCB top order goes hard again Batting first, RCB's top order went hard from beginning once again as openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt scored 71 runs in the powerplay. The partnership was broken at 120 in the 11th over when Salt was dismissed for 78 off 36. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar then came on the crease and added 65 runs with Kohli in just 3.5 overs before the veteran batter was dismissed on 50 off 38. Patidar followed Kohli and go out in the next over but not before smacking 20-ball 53. Tim David took over the last four overs, scoring a handy 16-ball 34 not out as RCB put up another batting show.

Chasing a huge total of 241, MI were left with too much to do in the last four overs at 157/5 and needed 84 runs in 24 balls, but Sherfane Rutherford gave it a good go. MI managed 222/5, losing the match by just 18 runs vs RCB.

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From Rajat Patidar to Chris Gayle here is a look at five batters to score fastest IPL fifty for RCB. The list also features the likes of Romario Shepherd, Faf du Plessis and Robin Uthappa. 

From Rajat Patidar to Chris Gayle here is a look at five batters to score fastest IPL fifty for RCB. The list also features the likes of Romario Shepherd, Faf du Plessis and Robin Uthappa.&nbsp;

From Rajat Patidar to Chris Gayle, 5 batters to score fastest IPL fifty for RCB

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were back to winning ways on Sunday (April 12) as they beat the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, RCB scored 200+ for the fourth consecutive match and won by 18 runs and registered their third win of the season. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have now lost three consecutive matches, having won their opening match of the IPL 2026 season.<h2>RCB back to winning ways</h2>Phil Salt clobbered 78 off 36 balls, with Virat Kohli playing the anchor role in his 50, as defending champions Bengaluru put on 120 for the first wicket and posted 240/4 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Rajat Patidar's 53 off 20 balls and a late blitz by Tim David, who hit an unbeaten 34, lifted Bengaluru to an imposing total.&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 presence of Kohli and Mumbai veteran Rohit Sharma -- two stalwarts who now feature only in ODIs for India and the IPL added extra star power to the contest. Bengaluru restricted their opponents to 222/5 as five-time winners Mumbai suffered their third straight defeat in the tournament. England opener Salt was the aggressor at the start for Bengaluru, smacking six fours and six sixes. He was later named player of the match.&nbsp;Patidar then tore into the Mumbai attack with a string of sixes and, after Kohli's dismissal, raced to his fifty from just 17 balls. David then rounded off the innings with a late flourish.&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 Mumbai innings?</h2>Mumbai started briskly courtesy of Ryan Rickelton's 37, but soon lost steam after Rohit retired hurt due to a hamstring problem. Kohli did not take to the field for Bengaluru after his innings due to an ankle injury. Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma struck twice in one over to dismiss Rickelton and Tilak Varma. Suryakumar Yadav (33) and skipper Hardik Pandya (40) attempted to drag the chase back on track in a brisk partnership of 47, but once both fell, Mumbai slipped behind the required rate.&nbsp;Impact substitute Sherfane Rutherford made a valiant, unbeaten 71, blasting four sixes in the last over, but the knock came too late for Mumbai.

Playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, RCB scored 200+ for the fourth consecutive match and won by 18 runs and registered their third win of the season. 

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were back to winning ways on Sunday (April 12) as they beat the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, RCB scored 200+ for the fourth consecutive match and won by 18 runs and registered their third win of the season. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians have now lost three consecutive matches, having won their opening match of the IPL 2026 season. RCB back to winning ways Phil Salt clobbered 78 off 36 balls, with Virat Kohli playing the anchor role in his 50, as defending champions Bengaluru put on 120 for the first wicket and posted 240/4 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Rajat Patidar's 53 off 20 balls and a late blitz by Tim David, who hit an unbeaten 34, lifted Bengaluru to an imposing total. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL The presence of Kohli and Mumbai veteran Rohit Sharma -- two stalwarts who now feature only in ODIs for India and the IPL added extra star power to the contest. Bengaluru restricted their opponents to 222/5 as five-time winners Mumbai suffered their third straight defeat in the tournament. England opener Salt was the aggressor at the start for Bengaluru, smacking six fours and six sixes. He was later named player of the match. Patidar then tore into the Mumbai attack with a string of sixes and, after Kohli's dismissal, raced to his fifty from just 17 balls. David then rounded off the innings with a late flourish. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in Mumbai innings? Mumbai started briskly courtesy of Ryan Rickelton's 37, but soon lost steam after Rohit retired hurt due to a hamstring problem. Kohli did not take to the field for Bengaluru after his innings due to an ankle injury. Leg-spinner Suyash Sharma struck twice in one over to dismiss Rickelton and Tilak Varma. Suryakumar Yadav (33) and skipper Hardik Pandya (40) attempted to drag the chase back on track in a brisk partnership of 47, but once both fell, Mumbai slipped behind the required rate. Impact substitute Sherfane Rutherford made a valiant, unbeaten 71, blasting four sixes in the last over, but the knock came too late for Mumbai.

Playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, RCB scored 200+ for the fourth consecutive match and won by 18 runs and registered their third win of the season.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: RCB back to winning ways after another batting masterclass, MI lose three in a row

From Chris Gayle to David Warner here is a look at five batters fastest to 14000 T20 runs. The list also features the likes of Jos Buttler, Alex Hales and Kieron Pollard. 

From Chris Gayle to David Warner here is a look at five batters fastest to 14000 T20 runs. The list also features the likes of Jos Buttler, Alex Hales and Kieron Pollard.&nbsp;

From Chris Gayle to David Warner, 5 batters fastest to 14000 T20 runs

With ‘Rivalry Week’ on around the corner, some of the most celebrated teams are set to lock horns in iconic contests that could define the tone for a blockbuster second half of the season. Here are five reasons why ‘Rivalry Week’ promises unmissable action for fans.

With ‘Rivalry Week’ on around the corner, some of the most celebrated teams are set to lock horns in iconic contests that could define the tone for a blockbuster second half of the season. Here are five reasons why ‘Rivalry Week’ promises unmissable action for fans.

From Rohit vs Virat to rise of fearless prodigies, 5 fixtures to look forward to in ‘rivalry week’

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into their high-profile IPL 2026 encounter with Mumbai Indians carrying better momentum, but noted that Mumbai may have a slight advantage when comparing individual players. Both teams are coming off heavy defeats against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Pathan pointed out that RCB started strong with convincing wins at home, but their form dipped once they began playing away, including the loss in Guwahati. He suggested this could raise some concerns within the camp. According to him, the outcome of the match may depends on which side executes better in the death overs, with the toss also likely to play a key role.&nbsp;&nbsp;"So, there will be a few questions in the camp. I feel the game might be decided by which team bowls better in the end overs, and the toss will be an important factor too. RCB have the form, but in a man-to-man comparison, I feel Mumbai are slightly ahead," said Pathan on JioHotstar, as the competition begins its 'Rivalry Week'.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-joins-rohit-kohli-in-elite-list-becomes-fourth-indian-to-achieve-this-record-1775969323480">Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Looking back at Saturday’s game between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which Punjab won by six wickets, Pathan highlighted Shashank Singh’s surprise bowling spell as a turning point that stopped Hyderabad from putting up a significantly bigger total.&nbsp;"It was a game-changing moment. If not for those two wickets, which Shashank got both in the same over, Sunrisers would have made 250 easily. That was the kind of start Abhishek and Travis Head gave them; they lost their first wicket at 120," he observed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pathan also lauded the tactical acumen shown by the part-timer and the trust placed in him by skipper Shreyas Iyer. Shashank, who doesn’t bowl regularly, asked for the ball himself. He went up to Shreyas and the captain showed confidence in him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-nitish-rana-and-ruturaj-gaikwad-were-fined-after-csk-vs-dc-match-1775975793593">IPL 2026: Why Nitish Rana and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined after CSK vs DC match?</a>&nbsp;"He bowled with a plan, went wide to Abhishek, avoided bowling it full, and varied his pace. That was the game right there, the difference between 220 and 250, which could have made things tougher for Punjab. They are in some form at the moment," he added.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (Apr 12).

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into their high-profile IPL 2026 encounter with Mumbai Indians carrying better momentum, but noted that Mumbai may have a slight advantage when comparing individual players. Both teams are coming off heavy defeats against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Pathan pointed out that RCB started strong with convincing wins at home, but their form dipped once they began playing away, including the loss in Guwahati. He suggested this could raise some concerns within the camp. According to him, the outcome of the match may depends on which side executes better in the death overs, with the toss also likely to play a key role. "So, there will be a few questions in the camp. I feel the game might be decided by which team bowls better in the end overs, and the toss will be an important factor too. RCB have the form, but in a man-to-man comparison, I feel Mumbai are slightly ahead," said Pathan on JioHotstar, as the competition begins its 'Rivalry Week'. Also Read - Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record Looking back at Saturday’s game between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which Punjab won by six wickets, Pathan highlighted Shashank Singh’s surprise bowling spell as a turning point that stopped Hyderabad from putting up a significantly bigger total. "It was a game-changing moment. If not for those two wickets, which Shashank got both in the same over, Sunrisers would have made 250 easily. That was the kind of start Abhishek and Travis Head gave them; they lost their first wicket at 120," he observed. Pathan also lauded the tactical acumen shown by the part-timer and the trust placed in him by skipper Shreyas Iyer. Shashank, who doesn’t bowl regularly, asked for the ball himself. He went up to Shreyas and the captain showed confidence in him. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Nitish Rana and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined after CSK vs DC match? "He bowled with a plan, went wide to Abhishek, avoided bowling it full, and varied his pace. That was the game right there, the difference between 220 and 250, which could have made things tougher for Punjab. They are in some form at the moment," he added. With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (Apr 12).

'They are slightly ahead': Former India all-rounder backs MI ahead of clash against RCB

Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been penalized 25 per cent of his match fee following a heated exchange with the fourth umpire during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The incident happened in the 19th over when the umpire refused Tristan Stubbs permission to switch his sweat-soaked gloves, prompting a tense on-field argument. After being dismissed, Rana confronted the fourth umpire in frustration, an action that also earned him one demerit point.&nbsp;In an official release, the IPL confirmed that Rana breached Level 1 of the Code of Conduct. Specifically, he was found guilty under Article 2.3, which deals with the use of inappropriate language during a match. Rana accepted the charge and the punishment handed down by the match referee.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-big-boost-for-kkr-as-matheesha-pathirana-gets-noc-from-sri-lanka-report-1775971099267">IPL 2026: Big boost for KKR as Matheesha Pathirana gets NOC from Sri Lanka: Report</a>&nbsp;“Nitish Rana, batter, Delhi Capitals has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players," IPL said in a statement.&nbsp;“Rana was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘use of an audible obscenity during a match’," the statement added.&nbsp;Moments later, on the third delivery of the same over, Stubbs was caught by Noor Ahmad while attempting an shot off Jamie Overton. Clearly upset, Stubbs tossed his bat and gloves aside as he headed back to the pavilion.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-joins-rohit-kohli-in-elite-list-becomes-fourth-indian-to-achieve-this-record-1775969323480">Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was also fined INR 12 lakh for his team’s slow over-rate during the match. As it was CSK’s first such offence this season under Article 2.22 (minimum over-rate violations), the penalty was applied.&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings secured their first win of the season with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the match.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate against Delhi Capitals. Nitish Rana was also penalised for arguing with the umpire.

Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been penalized 25 per cent of his match fee following a heated exchange with the fourth umpire during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The incident happened in the 19th over when the umpire refused Tristan Stubbs permission to switch his sweat-soaked gloves, prompting a tense on-field argument. After being dismissed, Rana confronted the fourth umpire in frustration, an action that also earned him one demerit point. In an official release, the IPL confirmed that Rana breached Level 1 of the Code of Conduct. Specifically, he was found guilty under Article 2.3, which deals with the use of inappropriate language during a match. Rana accepted the charge and the punishment handed down by the match referee. Also Read - IPL 2026: Big boost for KKR as Matheesha Pathirana gets NOC from Sri Lanka: Report “Nitish Rana, batter, Delhi Capitals has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players," IPL said in a statement. “Rana was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘use of an audible obscenity during a match’," the statement added. Moments later, on the third delivery of the same over, Stubbs was caught by Noor Ahmad while attempting an shot off Jamie Overton. Clearly upset, Stubbs tossed his bat and gloves aside as he headed back to the pavilion. Also Read - Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record Meanwhile, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was also fined INR 12 lakh for his team’s slow over-rate during the match. As it was CSK’s first such offence this season under Article 2.22 (minimum over-rate violations), the penalty was applied. Chennai Super Kings secured their first win of the season with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the match.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate against Delhi Capitals. Nitish Rana was also penalised for arguing with the umpire.

IPL 2026: Why Nitish Rana and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined after CSK vs DC match?

Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly secured the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) to feature in the Indian Premier League 2026, offering a timely boost to Kolkata Knight Riders after their disappointing start to the season. As per media reports, the 23-year-old is expected to travel to Chennai soon and join the squad ahead of their upcoming matches. KKR have struggled early in the campaign, with their biggest concern being ineffective death bowling, as defeats against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants exposed their inability to defend totals in crucial moments.Pathirana’s arrival is now expected to address this weakness.&nbsp;The franchise showed strong faith in him during the auction, spending a hefty INR 18 crore to secure his services. However, his availability was uncertain after he picked up a left-leg injury during the T20 World Cup 2026, where he bowled only four deliveries against Australia before leaving the field.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-joins-rohit-kohli-in-elite-list-becomes-fourth-indian-to-achieve-this-record-1775969323480">IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite list; becomes fourth Indian to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Pathirana previously played for Chennai Super Kings, claiming 47 wickets in 32 matches and playing an important role in their 2023 title-winning season. His ability for handling high-pressure moments could be vital for a KKR bowling unit that has lacked consistency, especially with injuries affecting key players.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-fielding-let-us-down-dc-captain-axar-patel-after-23-run-defeat-to-csk-1775965572156">'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK</a>&nbsp;KKR’s issues are not limited to bowling only, as they are currently at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has come under scrutiny for frequently shuffling the batting order, leading to instability. Meanwhile, big signing Cameron Green has yet to make a significant impact, though youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi has emerged as a positive.&nbsp;KKR’s next challenge comes against CSK in Chennai, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. With their campaign already under pressure, Pathirana’s return could play a key role in reviving their season.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ next challenge comes against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly secured the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) to feature in the Indian Premier League 2026, offering a timely boost to Kolkata Knight Riders after their disappointing start to the season. As per media reports, the 23-year-old is expected to travel to Chennai soon and join the squad ahead of their upcoming matches. KKR have struggled early in the campaign, with their biggest concern being ineffective death bowling, as defeats against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants exposed their inability to defend totals in crucial moments. Pathirana’s arrival is now expected to address this weakness. The franchise showed strong faith in him during the auction, spending a hefty INR 18 crore to secure his services. However, his availability was uncertain after he picked up a left-leg injury during the T20 World Cup 2026, where he bowled only four deliveries against Australia before leaving the field. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite list; becomes fourth Indian to achieve THIS record Pathirana previously played for Chennai Super Kings, claiming 47 wickets in 32 matches and playing an important role in their 2023 title-winning season. His ability for handling high-pressure moments could be vital for a KKR bowling unit that has lacked consistency, especially with injuries affecting key players. Also Read - 'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK KKR’s issues are not limited to bowling only, as they are currently at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has come under scrutiny for frequently shuffling the batting order, leading to instability. Meanwhile, big signing Cameron Green has yet to make a significant impact, though youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi has emerged as a positive. KKR’s next challenge comes against CSK in Chennai, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. With their campaign already under pressure, Pathirana’s return could play a key role in reviving their season.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ next challenge comes against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy.

IPL 2026: Big boost for KKR as Matheesha Pathirana gets NOC from Sri Lanka: Report

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson etched his name in the T20 record books during an IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), becoming the fourth Indian batter to reach 400 sixes in T20 cricket and joining an elite group featuring Rohit Sharma (554), Virat Kohli (440) and Suryakumar Yadav (421). In another landmark achievement, Samson became the first cricketer to score IPL centuries for three different franchises. This was his maiden hundred for CSK, adding to his previous centuries for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;During the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Samson delivered a standout unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes, powering CSK to 212/2 in 20 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-csk-secure-maiden-win-dc-stay-fourth-1775964322334">IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on his performance after the match, Samson said the milestone held special significance for him and credited the faith shown by the franchise, saying it motivated him to take responsibility and deliver.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It really means a lot, I think. To be very honest. I think the trust they showed in me, I think having that trade, I think it was a very responsible kind of a feeling that I need to put on a show. I need to stand up and say, "Okay, we are still in the tournament. And luckily, everything came off very nicely, I think. As you rightly said, it is not easy to start off the tournament like this in a different franchise, but it never felt like it is a different franchise," said Samson.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-unleashes-with-bat-as-csk-get-off-the-mark-dc-suffer-consecutive-defeats-csk-vs-dc-1775929803270">IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK off the mark, DC suffer B2B defeats</a>&nbsp;He also shared that adjusting to a new team environment felt natural, describing it as “like coming to another home” and praised the calm, supportive atmosphere within the squad, even after three consecutive defeats. "I think it is like coming to another home. I think people are so sweet, so nice. And everyone is so calm and relaxed. Even losing three games in a row, we just had a meeting of 50 seconds today. I think that shows how much the franchise is like and that really connects with the person I am," he added.

IPL 2026: CSK registered their first win of the season, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson led the charge with an unbeaten 115, lifting the team after three consecutive defeats.

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson etched his name in the T20 record books during an IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), becoming the fourth Indian batter to reach 400 sixes in T20 cricket and joining an elite group featuring Rohit Sharma (554), Virat Kohli (440) and Suryakumar Yadav (421). In another landmark achievement, Samson became the first cricketer to score IPL centuries for three different franchises. This was his maiden hundred for CSK, adding to his previous centuries for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. During the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Samson delivered a standout unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes, powering CSK to 212/2 in 20 overs. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth Reflecting on his performance after the match, Samson said the milestone held special significance for him and credited the faith shown by the franchise, saying it motivated him to take responsibility and deliver. "It really means a lot, I think. To be very honest. I think the trust they showed in me, I think having that trade, I think it was a very responsible kind of a feeling that I need to put on a show. I need to stand up and say, "Okay, we are still in the tournament. And luckily, everything came off very nicely, I think. As you rightly said, it is not easy to start off the tournament like this in a different franchise, but it never felt like it is a different franchise," said Samson. Also Read - IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK off the mark, DC suffer B2B defeats He also shared that adjusting to a new team environment felt natural, describing it as “like coming to another home” and praised the calm, supportive atmosphere within the squad, even after three consecutive defeats. "I think it is like coming to another home. I think people are so sweet, so nice. And everyone is so calm and relaxed. Even losing three games in a row, we just had a meeting of 50 seconds today. I think that shows how much the franchise is like and that really connects with the person I am," he added.

IPL 2026: CSK registered their first win of the season, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson led the charge with an unbeaten 115, lifting the team after three consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite list; becomes fourth Indian to achieve THIS record

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel pointed to poor fielding as a major factor in their 23-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (Apr 11). Reflecting on the chase, Patel said his side started well but lost control of the game soon after the powerplay due to regular setbacks in quick succession, which disrupted their rhythm and made the target increasingly difficult to chase.&nbsp;"I think we got off to a good start, but if we talk about the chase, after the power play, we lost two or three wickets in quick succession, which broke the momentum. I feel the difference in fielding was the game-changing moment for me. And if you look at it, whenever wickets fell, they fell in pairs, which made things very difficult. Wickets kept falling in clusters, and that led to a drop in momentum," Patel said during the post-match presentation.&nbsp;Patel further credited the bowlers for keeping the opposition to around the 215-run mark on what he considered a good batting surface. He also mentioned that missed chances in the field made the difference, adding that taking even a couple of them could have changed the result.&nbsp;"I think the batsmen did a decent job, but overall, our fielding let us down, because if you look at it, chasing around 213-215 was pretty much possible. I would like to credit the bowlers; they did a very good job restricting the opposition to around 215-217. It was a very good batting wicket. But as I said, if we hadn't dropped one or two catches in the field, the result could have been different. (Did the pitch slow down?) No, nothing really changed. I think it was tougher for them, maybe because of the dew, and they bowled pretty well," Patel added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-wrestling-championships-2026-sujeet-abhimanyou-clinch-gold-medals-as-india-s-medals-tally-swells-to-14-1775927413495">Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Sujeet, Abhimanyou clinch gold medals</a>&nbsp;The victory marked CSK’s first win of the season and ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk, as they secured a comfortable triumph over Delhi.&nbsp;The contest was headlined by a brilliant unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, while Jamie Overton played a key role with the ball, claiming four wickets to dismantle Delhi’s batting lineup.&nbsp;After being invited to bat, skipper Gaikwad was dismissed for 15, but Samson accelerated the innings alongside Ayush Mhatre, who provided valuable support from the other end.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-csk-secure-maiden-win-dc-stay-fourth-1775964322334">IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth</a> Samson reached his half-century in just 26 deliveries and went on to score an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, hitting 15 fours and four sixes. Mhatre contributed a quick 59 in 36 balls with three fours and four sixes, before retiring at the end of the innings. CSK posted a commanding 212/2 in their 20 overs, with Shivam Dube adding a quick 20 not out towards the end. In the chase, DC looked promising early with Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul putting together a 62-run partnership. However, wickets fell in clusters, breaking DC's momentum. Jamie Overton led the CSK bowling attack, finishing with 4/18, while Anshul Kamboj picked up 3/35. Despite a valiant 60 off 30 balls from Tristan Stubbs, DC kept losing wickets at crucial junctures, eventually being bowled out for 189 in 20 overs. With this win, CSK moved to ninth spot on the points table with one win and three losses, while DC remain fourth with two wins and two losses.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings finally registered their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel pointed to poor fielding as a major factor in their 23-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (Apr 11). Reflecting on the chase, Patel said his side started well but lost control of the game soon after the powerplay due to regular setbacks in quick succession, which disrupted their rhythm and made the target increasingly difficult to chase. "I think we got off to a good start, but if we talk about the chase, after the power play, we lost two or three wickets in quick succession, which broke the momentum. I feel the difference in fielding was the game-changing moment for me. And if you look at it, whenever wickets fell, they fell in pairs, which made things very difficult. Wickets kept falling in clusters, and that led to a drop in momentum," Patel said during the post-match presentation. Patel further credited the bowlers for keeping the opposition to around the 215-run mark on what he considered a good batting surface. He also mentioned that missed chances in the field made the difference, adding that taking even a couple of them could have changed the result. "I think the batsmen did a decent job, but overall, our fielding let us down, because if you look at it, chasing around 213-215 was pretty much possible. I would like to credit the bowlers; they did a very good job restricting the opposition to around 215-217. It was a very good batting wicket. But as I said, if we hadn't dropped one or two catches in the field, the result could have been different. (Did the pitch slow down?) No, nothing really changed. I think it was tougher for them, maybe because of the dew, and they bowled pretty well," Patel added. Also Read - Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Sujeet, Abhimanyou clinch gold medals The victory marked CSK’s first win of the season and ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk, as they secured a comfortable triumph over Delhi. The contest was headlined by a brilliant unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, while Jamie Overton played a key role with the ball, claiming four wickets to dismantle Delhi’s batting lineup. After being invited to bat, skipper Gaikwad was dismissed for 15, but Samson accelerated the innings alongside Ayush Mhatre, who provided valuable support from the other end. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth Samson reached his half-century in just 26 deliveries and went on to score an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, hitting 15 fours and four sixes. Mhatre contributed a quick 59 in 36 balls with three fours and four sixes, before retiring at the end of the innings. CSK posted a commanding 212/2 in their 20 overs, with Shivam Dube adding a quick 20 not out towards the end. In the chase, DC looked promising early with Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul putting together a 62-run partnership. However, wickets fell in clusters, breaking DC's momentum. Jamie Overton led the CSK bowling attack, finishing with 4/18, while Anshul Kamboj picked up 3/35. Despite a valiant 60 off 30 balls from Tristan Stubbs, DC kept losing wickets at crucial junctures, eventually being bowled out for 189 in 20 overs. With this win, CSK moved to ninth spot on the points table with one win and three losses, while DC remain fourth with two wins and two losses. With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings finally registered their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026 | 'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK

Chennai Super Kings finally got their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), moving off the bottom of the table to ninth place. After four matches, CSK have one win and three losses, earning two points and a net run rate (NRR) of -1.532, which still reflects their difficult start despite this important victory. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, remain fourth despite the setback and have split their four games evenly, with two wins and two defeats, holding four points along with a NRR of +0.322.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals continue to dominate, winning all four matches to sit at the top with eight points and a league-best NRR of +2.055.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-unleashes-with-bat-as-csk-get-off-the-mark-dc-suffer-consecutive-defeats-csk-vs-dc-1775929803270">IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats</a>&nbsp;Punjab Kings are second with seven points from four games, including three wins and one no result, backed by a strong NRR of +0.720.&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third, having won two of their three matches, collecting four points with an impressive NRR of +1.231.&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants occupy fifth place with four points from three matches (two wins, one loss), though their NRR of -0.359 keeps them just behind Delhi.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-ruthless-punjab-kings-continue-winning-streak-beat-sunrisers-hyderabad-in-high-scoring-thriller-pbks-vs-srh-1775913692065">IPL 2026: Punjab continue winning run, beat Hyderabad in high-scoring thriller</a>&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with two points from four matches, managing one win and three losses, with an NRR of -0.024.&nbsp;Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are seventh and eighth respectively, both on two points from three games. Gujarat have an NRR of -0.270, while Mumbai’s stands at -0.715.&nbsp;At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to register a win, with just one point from four matches and an NRR of -1.315.<h2>IPL 2026 points table after CSK vs DC match</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Team</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>Points</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>+2.055</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>+0.720</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.231</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Delhi Capitals (DC)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.322</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.359</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.024</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans (GT)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.270</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mumbai Indians (MI)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.715</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.532</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.315</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Chennai Super Kings finally got their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), moving off the bottom of the table to ninth place. After four matches, CSK have one win and three losses, earning two points and a net run rate (NRR) of -1.532, which still reflects their difficult start despite this important victory. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, remain fourth despite the setback and have split their four games evenly, with two wins and two defeats, holding four points along with a NRR of +0.322. Rajasthan Royals continue to dominate, winning all four matches to sit at the top with eight points and a league-best NRR of +2.055. Also Read - IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats Punjab Kings are second with seven points from four games, including three wins and one no result, backed by a strong NRR of +0.720. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third, having won two of their three matches, collecting four points with an impressive NRR of +1.231. Lucknow Super Giants occupy fifth place with four points from three matches (two wins, one loss), though their NRR of -0.359 keeps them just behind Delhi. Also Read - IPL 2026: Punjab continue winning run, beat Hyderabad in high-scoring thriller Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with two points from four matches, managing one win and three losses, with an NRR of -0.024. Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are seventh and eighth respectively, both on two points from three games. Gujarat have an NRR of -0.270, while Mumbai’s stands at -0.715. At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to register a win, with just one point from four matches and an NRR of -1.315. IPL 2026 points table after CSK vs DC match

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth

Sanju Samson finally unleashed with the bat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke the duck on the points table to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 11). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.<h2>CSK off the mark</h2>India's T20 World Cup hero Samson hit an unbeaten 115 for his fourth IPL ton and first for Chennai to steer the team to 212/2 at their M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson, who survived a dropped catch on 52, delighted the crowd with 15 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 56-ball innings. England all-rounder Jamie Overton then took four wickets after Delhi made a bright start to their chase as Chennai bowled out their opponents for 189.&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;Overton took the crucial wickets of Delhi top-scorer Tristan Stubbs for 60 and his South Africa international teammate David Miller. Samson, who was traded from the Rajasthan Royals to Chennai ahead of the campaign, made his first major contribution with the bat after failures in their previous three losses.&nbsp;He came into the IPL with huge expectations after he starred with three half-centuries in the last three matches of India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil in March. Samson scored 113 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Mhatre, who retired out on 59. Shivam Dube, who clubbed 20 off 10 balls, stitched together an unbeaten stand of 37 with Samson as the hosts finished their innings strongly.&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;Pathum Nissanka made 41 for Delhi, but they soon fell behind the required run-rate after the wickets of the Sri Lanka opener and KL Rahul, for 18, in quick succession. Miller and fellow South African Stubbs attempted to pull things back for the visitors, but Overton had other ideas. He removed Sameer Rizvi for six and Miller, bowled for 17, and his wicket of Stubbs in the 19th over ended any hopes for Delhi.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.

Sanju Samson finally unleashed with the bat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke the duck on the points table to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 11). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats. CSK off the mark India's T20 World Cup hero Samson hit an unbeaten 115 for his fourth IPL ton and first for Chennai to steer the team to 212/2 at their M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson, who survived a dropped catch on 52, delighted the crowd with 15 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 56-ball innings. England all-rounder Jamie Overton then took four wickets after Delhi made a bright start to their chase as Chennai bowled out their opponents for 189. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Overton took the crucial wickets of Delhi top-scorer Tristan Stubbs for 60 and his South Africa international teammate David Miller. Samson, who was traded from the Rajasthan Royals to Chennai ahead of the campaign, made his first major contribution with the bat after failures in their previous three losses. He came into the IPL with huge expectations after he starred with three half-centuries in the last three matches of India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil in March. Samson scored 113 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Mhatre, who retired out on 59. Shivam Dube, who clubbed 20 off 10 balls, stitched together an unbeaten stand of 37 with Samson as the hosts finished their innings strongly. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Pathum Nissanka made 41 for Delhi, but they soon fell behind the required run-rate after the wickets of the Sri Lanka opener and KL Rahul, for 18, in quick succession. Miller and fellow South African Stubbs attempted to pull things back for the visitors, but Overton had other ideas. He removed Sameer Rizvi for six and Miller, bowled for 17, and his wicket of Stubbs in the 19th over ended any hopes for Delhi.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats

Entertainment was at its peak in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as it served another high-scoring thriller. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat SRH by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026. Chasing 220 runs to win, PBKS batters were in impressive form as they helped their side win the match with seven balls to spare.<h2>PBKS chase down 220</h2>Openers Priyansh Arya, who hit 57 from 20 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (51) set up Punjab's chase of 220 in a stand of 99 before Iyer played anchor and then bossed the opposition bowling in Chandigarh. It was Punjab's 10th chase of over 200 in the T20 tournament.&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;Punjab registered their third win in four matches to stay unbeaten in this edition of the 10-team tournament. They shared one point with the Kolkata Knight Riders in one rain-affected match. Left-handed Arya came out roaring as he hit a string of fours and sixes to dominate the first six overs of powerplay with good support from Prabhsimran. But the two departed in quick succession to left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar, who also dismissed Cooper Connolly for 11 to finish with 33/3.&nbsp;Those wickets dented the chase, but Iyer steadied the ship with his well-crafted knock as he put on 69 with impact substitute Nehal Wadhera. Iyer changed gears after the 14th over and reached his fifty off 24 balls as Punjab closed in on their target despite Wadhera missing a straight one from Harsh Dubey to be bowled for 14. Shashank Singh joined the captain and hit the winning four in his unbeaten 14 to cap off a fine all-round show after he returned bowling figures of 20/2.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in SRH innings?</h2>Earlier, Hyderabad posted 219/6 after openers Abhishek Sharma, who hit 74 off 28 balls, and Travis Head (38) put on 120 for the first wicket. Abhishek tore into the opposition attack and raised his fifty off 18 balls. His 74 included eight sixes and five fours. Australian batter Head joined in the charge with hits all around the ground.&nbsp;Medium-pace bowler Shashank slowed the momentum by removing both openers in &nbsp;three balls in his first over, with Head mishitting to long-on and Abhishek holing out to deep extra cover. Heinrich Klaasen attempted to get things moving again with his 33-ball 39 with some help from skipper Ishan Kishan, who hit 27, but Hyderabad suffered from regular fall of wickets.&nbsp;

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026.

Entertainment was at its peak in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as it served another high-scoring thriller. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat SRH by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026. Chasing 220 runs to win, PBKS batters were in impressive form as they helped their side win the match with seven balls to spare. PBKS chase down 220 Openers Priyansh Arya, who hit 57 from 20 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (51) set up Punjab's chase of 220 in a stand of 99 before Iyer played anchor and then bossed the opposition bowling in Chandigarh. It was Punjab's 10th chase of over 200 in the T20 tournament. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Punjab registered their third win in four matches to stay unbeaten in this edition of the 10-team tournament. They shared one point with the Kolkata Knight Riders in one rain-affected match. Left-handed Arya came out roaring as he hit a string of fours and sixes to dominate the first six overs of powerplay with good support from Prabhsimran. But the two departed in quick succession to left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar, who also dismissed Cooper Connolly for 11 to finish with 33/3. Those wickets dented the chase, but Iyer steadied the ship with his well-crafted knock as he put on 69 with impact substitute Nehal Wadhera. Iyer changed gears after the 14th over and reached his fifty off 24 balls as Punjab closed in on their target despite Wadhera missing a straight one from Harsh Dubey to be bowled for 14. Shashank Singh joined the captain and hit the winning four in his unbeaten 14 to cap off a fine all-round show after he returned bowling figures of 20/2. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in SRH innings? Earlier, Hyderabad posted 219/6 after openers Abhishek Sharma, who hit 74 off 28 balls, and Travis Head (38) put on 120 for the first wicket. Abhishek tore into the opposition attack and raised his fifty off 18 balls. His 74 included eight sixes and five fours. Australian batter Head joined in the charge with hits all around the ground. Medium-pace bowler Shashank slowed the momentum by removing both openers in three balls in his first over, with Head mishitting to long-on and Abhishek holing out to deep extra cover. Heinrich Klaasen attempted to get things moving again with his 33-ball 39 with some help from skipper Ishan Kishan, who hit 27, but Hyderabad suffered from regular fall of wickets.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Ruthless Punjab continue winning streak, beat Hyderabad in high-scoring thriller

Undefeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) took the field on Saturday (April 11) as they faced SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) at home. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

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<h2>PBKS wear black armbands</h2>“Punjab Kings players wore black armbands during today's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday, as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan. The franchise stands in solidarity with the grieving families and the community during this difficult time,” PBKS wrote on its social media handle.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;A tragedy unfolded in the Mathura district on Friday afternoon when a group of over 30 visitors, mostly from Jagraon town in Ludhiana, hired the boat at Keshi Ghat for a joyride. Ten people lost their lives, while 22 others were rescued after a pilgrimage turned tragic for visitors, primarily from Punjab, after their boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan.&nbsp;To show support and solidarity for the devotees from Punjab, the franchise decided to wear black armbands. All players on the field, including captain Shreyas Iyer, paid their tribute to the victims while others also joined hands.&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>Entertainment was at its peak as SRH and PBKS served another high-scoring thriller. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat SRH by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026. Chasing 220 runs to win, PBKS batters were in impressive form as they helped their side win the match with seven balls to spare.

Playing at the PCA Satdium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

Undefeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) took the field on Saturday (April 11) as they faced SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) at home. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

Playing at the PCA Satdium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings pay tribute to Vrindavan tragedy victims, wear black armbands vs SRH in solidarity

From Rajat Patidar to Gautam Gambhir here is a list of five captains with most consecutive wins in IPL history. The prestigious also features the likes of Shane Warne, Shreyas Iyer and MS Dhoni. 

From Rajat Patidar to Gautam Gambhir here is a list of five captains with most consecutive wins in IPL history. The prestigious also features the likes of Shane Warne, Shreyas Iyer and MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

From Rajat Patidar to Gautam Gambhir, 5 captains with most consecutive wins in IPL history

From SRH to CSK here is a look at teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL. SunRisers Hyderabad added another score to the total on Saturday as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed 105 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. 

From SRH to CSK here is a look at teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL. SunRisers Hyderabad added another score to the total on Saturday as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed 105 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.&nbsp;

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Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt message of appreciation for his teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his journey as a leader. Reflecting on his time with the franchise, Rohit highlighted the collective effort behind both the team’s success and his personal milestones.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), Shardul (Thakur), Mali (Malinga), coach, and also rest of you all. Thank you so much. It couldn’t have been what it is for me without the effort of all you guys. This is a very very special team, very very special franchise and very very special people involved in this team," he said in a video shared by MI on social media.

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Rohit Sharma reflects on 15 years with MI, credits teammates and staff for success and leadership growth

Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt message of appreciation for his teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his journey as a leader. Reflecting on his time with the franchise, Rohit highlighted the collective effort behind both the team’s success and his personal milestones. “Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), Shardul (Thakur), Mali (Malinga), coach, and also rest of you all. Thank you so much. It couldn’t have been what it is for me without the effort of all you guys. This is a very very special team, very very special franchise and very very special people involved in this team," he said in a video shared by MI on social media.

Rohit Sharma reflects on 15 years with MI, credits teammates and staff for success and leadership growth.

'Learned the art of being a leader': Rohit Sharma delivers emotional speech on 15 years with Mumbai Indians

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming provided a major update on MS Dhoni, who has been sidelined for the first three matches of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to injury. The 44-year-old is currently recovering from a calf strain and is following a structured rehabilitation routine. Speaking ahead of CSK’s Apr 11 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Fleming noted that Dhoni is putting in a strong effort to return, though he did not mention exactly when he will return.&nbsp;“Dhoni is working hard to get back,” Fleming said at the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;CSK’s campaign has got off to a poor start, as the team yet to secure a win and sitting at the bottom of the table. The absence of key players like Dhoni and Dewald Brevis has clearly affected their performance.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-rr-remain-on-top-rcb-hold-third-despite-loss-1775877785959">IPL 2026 updated points table: RR remain on top; RCB hold third despite loss</a>&nbsp;On a positive note, Brevis is expected to return to the playing XI soon, which should add depth to the batting order. The Proteas batter recently hinted at his comeback, expressing excitement about rejoining the squad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unknown-tales-of-ipl-2026-mother-sold-all-her-jewelry-csk-star-kartik-sharma-s-unheard-story-1775829401314">Untold tales of IPL | 'Mother sold all her jewellery': Kartik Sharma's story</a>&nbsp;There are also encouraging signs regarding Dhoni’s fitness, as he has already completed one fitness assessment and is likely to undergo another shortly. If his recovery continues as planned, he could be in contention for CSK’s Apr 14 fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming provided a major update on MS Dhoni, who has been sidelined for the first three matches of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to injury. The 44-year-old is currently recovering from a calf strain and is following a structured rehabilitation routine. Speaking ahead of CSK’s Apr 11 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Fleming noted that Dhoni is putting in a strong effort to return, though he did not mention exactly when he will return. “Dhoni is working hard to get back,” Fleming said at the pre-match press conference. CSK’s campaign has got off to a poor start, as the team yet to secure a win and sitting at the bottom of the table. The absence of key players like Dhoni and Dewald Brevis has clearly affected their performance. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: RR remain on top; RCB hold third despite loss On a positive note, Brevis is expected to return to the playing XI soon, which should add depth to the batting order. The Proteas batter recently hinted at his comeback, expressing excitement about rejoining the squad. Also Read - Untold tales of IPL | 'Mother sold all her jewellery': Kartik Sharma's story There are also encouraging signs regarding Dhoni’s fitness, as he has already completed one fitness assessment and is likely to undergo another shortly. If his recovery continues as planned, he could be in contention for CSK’s Apr 14 fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders. With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

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Rajasthan Royals further strengthened their position at the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Friday (Apr 10). The Royals have enjoyed an outstanding run so far, winning all four of their matches to lead the table with eight points, boasting a perfect record and an impressive net run rate of +2.055. Despite the loss, RCB continue to hold third place, with two wins and one defeat from three games, giving them four points and a net run rate of +1.231.&nbsp;Punjab Kings occupy second position, having won two of their three matches, while one ended without a result. They have five points and a net run rate of +0.637.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-look-at-the-ball-not-the-bowler-sooryavanshi-on-facing-bumrah-hazlewood-1775875632826">‘Look at the ball, not the bowler’: Sooryavanshi on facing Bumrah, Hazlewood</a>&nbsp;Delhi Capitals are fourth, with two wins and one loss from three matches, earning four points and a net run rate of +0.811.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants sit fifth, sharing the same win-loss record as Delhi, but their net run rate of -0.359 places them lower.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with one win and two losses from three games, collecting two points and a net run rate of +0.275.&nbsp;Gujarat Titans are seventh with one win and two defeats and a net run rate of -0.270, while, Mumbai Indians are eighth with a similar record of one win and two losses, holding two points and a net run rate of -0.715.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-blitzkrieg-derails-rcb-s-unbeaten-run-as-rr-continue-to-cement-top-spot-1775844064501">IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot</a>&nbsp;At the lower end, Kolkata Knight Riders are ninth, managing just one point from four matches, with three losses and one no-result, alongside a net run rate of -1.315.&nbsp;At the bottom of the table, Chennai Super Kings are yet to open their account, as they have lost all three matches so far and have a net run rate of -2.517.&nbsp;<h2>IPL 2026 points table after RR vs RCB match</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>Points</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>RR</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>2.055</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>PBKS</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0.637</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>RCB</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>1.231</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>DC</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.811</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>LSG</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.359</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>SRH</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.275</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GT</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.27</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>MI</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.715</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>KKR</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.315</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>CSK</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.517</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals further strengthened their position at the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Friday (Apr 10). The Royals have enjoyed an outstanding run so far, winning all four of their matches to lead the table with eight points, boasting a perfect record and an impressive net run rate of +2.055. Despite the loss, RCB continue to hold third place, with two wins and one defeat from three games, giving them four points and a net run rate of +1.231. Punjab Kings occupy second position, having won two of their three matches, while one ended without a result. They have five points and a net run rate of +0.637. Also Read - ‘Look at the ball, not the bowler’: Sooryavanshi on facing Bumrah, Hazlewood Delhi Capitals are fourth, with two wins and one loss from three matches, earning four points and a net run rate of +0.811. Lucknow Super Giants sit fifth, sharing the same win-loss record as Delhi, but their net run rate of -0.359 places them lower. Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with one win and two losses from three games, collecting two points and a net run rate of +0.275. Gujarat Titans are seventh with one win and two defeats and a net run rate of -0.270, while, Mumbai Indians are eighth with a similar record of one win and two losses, holding two points and a net run rate of -0.715. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot At the lower end, Kolkata Knight Riders are ninth, managing just one point from four matches, with three losses and one no-result, alongside a net run rate of -1.315. At the bottom of the table, Chennai Super Kings are yet to open their account, as they have lost all three matches so far and have a net run rate of -2.517. IPL 2026 points table after RR vs RCB match

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

IPL 2026 updated points table: RR remain on top; RCB hold third despite loss

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