India’s young gun Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another remarkable display, smashing 78 runs off just 26 deliveries to lead Rajasthan Royals to a convincing six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The 15-year-old’s aggressive knock, featuring seven towering sixes, made the huge 201-run target look routine, as Rajasthan sealed the win with two overs still remaining. Known for his fearless approach and exceptional bat speed, Sooryavanshi once again underlined his immense potential. After confidently taking on Jasprit Bumrah in an earlier clash against Mumbai Indians, he continued his fearless run by attacking Josh Hazlewood and finding the boundary multiple times.&nbsp;Despite facing elite bowling, the youngster remained calm and focused on his approach. He explained that his focus remains on playing each ball properly and not worrying too much about who the bowler is.&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;“I try to execute what I practice and back my natural game. Yes, at the back of your mind, you know who the bowler (Bumrah or Hazlewood) is but you play the ball not the bowler," said Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;&nbsp;Off the field, Sooryavanshi remains grounded, crediting his father Sanjiv and the team’s support system for keeping him focused on long-term goals.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lpg-crisis-hits-indian-sports-sai-delhi-canteen-has-been-shut-for-15-days-1775836737587">LPG crisis hits Indian sports: SAI Delhi canteen has been shut for 15 days</a>&nbsp;“They always tell me that it is a long journey and my focus should only and only be on the game," he said, referring to the guidance from his father Sanjiv and the team support staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, he was slightly disappointed after getting out on 78, feeling he could have added more and contributed an extra 20 runs for the team.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 78 off 26 as Rajasthan Royals chase down 201 to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Guwahati.

India’s young gun Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another remarkable display, smashing 78 runs off just 26 deliveries to lead Rajasthan Royals to a convincing six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The 15-year-old’s aggressive knock, featuring seven towering sixes, made the huge 201-run target look routine, as Rajasthan sealed the win with two overs still remaining. Known for his fearless approach and exceptional bat speed, Sooryavanshi once again underlined his immense potential. After confidently taking on Jasprit Bumrah in an earlier clash against Mumbai Indians, he continued his fearless run by attacking Josh Hazlewood and finding the boundary multiple times. Despite facing elite bowling, the youngster remained calm and focused on his approach. He explained that his focus remains on playing each ball properly and not worrying too much about who the bowler is. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot “I try to execute what I practice and back my natural game. Yes, at the back of your mind, you know who the bowler (Bumrah or Hazlewood) is but you play the ball not the bowler," said Sooryavanshi. Off the field, Sooryavanshi remains grounded, crediting his father Sanjiv and the team’s support system for keeping him focused on long-term goals. Also Read - LPG crisis hits Indian sports: SAI Delhi canteen has been shut for 15 days “They always tell me that it is a long journey and my focus should only and only be on the game," he said, referring to the guidance from his father Sanjiv and the team support staff. However, he was slightly disappointed after getting out on 78, feeling he could have added more and contributed an extra 20 runs for the team. With inputs from agencies

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 78 off 26 as Rajasthan Royals chase down 201 to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Guwahati.

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From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal here is a list of five Indian batters with fastest fifty in IPL. The list also features top names like KL Rahul and Yusuf Pathan while Sooryavanshi equaled his own record. 

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal here is a list of five Indian batters with fastest fifty in IPL. The list also features top names like KL Rahul and Yusuf Pathan while Sooryavanshi equaled his own record.&nbsp;

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5 Indian batters with fastest fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another batting masterclass in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Friday (April 10) as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets. Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw RR end RCB’s unbeaten run. On the other hand, RR’s win saw them sit comfortably at the top of the standings with four wins in four matches.<h2>Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc</h2>Sooryavanshi raced to his half-century from just 15 deliveries, hammering eight fours and seven towering sixes during his 26-ball 78. He also hit a 15-ball fifty in the Royals' opener against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;The teen prodigy found an able ally in Dhruv Jurel, helping Rajasthan make light work of Bengaluru's competitive 201/8. That score represented a huge recovery orchestrated by skipper Rajat Patidar after the defending champions slumped to 125/7 in 14 overs. After dispatching the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar for two fours in the first over of the chase, the left-handed Sooryavanshi laid into Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler making his first appearance of the season.&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;Sooryavanshi took three fours and a six off Hazlewood's second over, making sure Rajasthan did not suffer from the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal, his opening partner, with 21 on the board. Jurel, who finished unbeaten on 81, matched Sooryavanshi stroke for stroke during a second-wicket stand of 108, which came off just 37 deliveries.&nbsp;By the time he was caught at long-on off left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, Sooryavanshi had grabbed the Orange Cap as the season's leading run-scorer, ahead of Jaiswal.Pandya dismissed Shimron Hetmyer on the first ball and Hazlewood had Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag caught at long-on, but Jurel and seasoned left-hander Ravindra Jadeja weathered the loss of three wickets for five runs in 10 deliveries with a measured fifth-wicket stand of 68.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in RCB innings?</h2>Earlier, when play began 70 minutes late due to persistent showers, Bengaluru were rocked by the first-ball dismissal of Phil Salt, caught behind off a snorter from England teammate Jofra Archer. Virat Kohli played several handsome strokes while making 32 off 16 until he was bowled by a googly from Ravi Bishnoi.&nbsp;Bishnoi, Archer and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets apiece to peg Bengaluru back when Patidar stepped up. The skipper was 27 off 26 deliveries when Romario Shepherd was the seventh batter dismissed. In the company of impact substitute Venkatesh Iyer, Patidar put on an exhibition of stroke-making, dominating the eighth-wicket stand of 41 before falling for 63 off 40 deliveries.

Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw Rajasthan Royals end Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).  

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another batting masterclass in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Friday (April 10) as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets. Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw RR end RCB’s unbeaten run. On the other hand, RR’s win saw them sit comfortably at the top of the standings with four wins in four matches. Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc Sooryavanshi raced to his half-century from just 15 deliveries, hammering eight fours and seven towering sixes during his 26-ball 78. He also hit a 15-ball fifty in the Royals' opener against Chennai Super Kings. The teen prodigy found an able ally in Dhruv Jurel, helping Rajasthan make light work of Bengaluru's competitive 201/8. That score represented a huge recovery orchestrated by skipper Rajat Patidar after the defending champions slumped to 125/7 in 14 overs. After dispatching the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar for two fours in the first over of the chase, the left-handed Sooryavanshi laid into Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler making his first appearance of the season. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Sooryavanshi took three fours and a six off Hazlewood's second over, making sure Rajasthan did not suffer from the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal, his opening partner, with 21 on the board. Jurel, who finished unbeaten on 81, matched Sooryavanshi stroke for stroke during a second-wicket stand of 108, which came off just 37 deliveries. By the time he was caught at long-on off left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, Sooryavanshi had grabbed the Orange Cap as the season's leading run-scorer, ahead of Jaiswal. Pandya dismissed Shimron Hetmyer on the first ball and Hazlewood had Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag caught at long-on, but Jurel and seasoned left-hander Ravindra Jadeja weathered the loss of three wickets for five runs in 10 deliveries with a measured fifth-wicket stand of 68. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in RCB innings? Earlier, when play began 70 minutes late due to persistent showers, Bengaluru were rocked by the first-ball dismissal of Phil Salt, caught behind off a snorter from England teammate Jofra Archer. Virat Kohli played several handsome strokes while making 32 off 16 until he was bowled by a googly from Ravi Bishnoi. Bishnoi, Archer and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets apiece to peg Bengaluru back when Patidar stepped up. The skipper was 27 off 26 deliveries when Romario Shepherd was the seventh batter dismissed. In the company of impact substitute Venkatesh Iyer, Patidar put on an exhibition of stroke-making, dominating the eighth-wicket stand of 41 before falling for 63 off 40 deliveries.

Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw Rajasthan Royals end Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). &nbsp;

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From Rajat Patidar to Tilak Varma here is a list of five Indian batters with fewest innings to 3000 T20 runs. The elite list also features the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as Patidar reached the total in RR vs RCB in IPL 2026 match.

From Rajat Patidar to Tilak Varma here is a list of five Indian batters with fewest innings to 3000 T20 runs. The elite list also features the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as Patidar reached the total in RR vs RCB in IPL 2026 match.

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On Thursday (April 9), the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) witnessed a new star as Mukul Choudhary won an epic match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a last-ball thriller. In a new chapter in the IPL, a star was born as the league continues to produce some of the best players. Like Mukul, another name that has caught the eye is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kartik Sharma, who has been making headlines despite a poor start for the franchise.<h2>Kartik Sharma’s untold story</h2>While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage. His father and mother also opened up on the journey while speaking to the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’.&nbsp;Question: Where did you grow up in Rajasthan and how was cricket in your life during childhood?I grew up in Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It was like this: there was a house, and the house had a veranda-type space. There was a plastic bat and a plastic ball there. So Papa had brought them for me. I held the bat. So Papa bowled the ball and I hit it. Then the picture of God broke. So from that day, it started feeling like Then Papa started making me play by myself.&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;Question: Who were your cricketing idols in childhood, and why?There was no idol as such; I just grew up watching Deepak Bhaiya. I was watching while growing up about what Deepak Bhaiya does and what he doesn't. How much hard work is required to reach that level. So, I have been seeing this since childhood. I still watch him. So it is as if one has to reach that level, then this much has to be done. This much hard work will have to be done. It was like this in me. Now I have to play and show them.&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>Questions to Deepak’s father Manoj</h2>Question: What sacrifices did the family make for his cricket?“In the family, they have definitely done so, along with that, I have ruined everything of mine, and finished it. Because I had shops. There were six shops, out of which four have been sold. I had plots in Banera village. Those got sold, I had a farm too, I sold that too to build this child. And there is a bit of debt, too,” he added.&nbsp;Question: Apart from you, like a mother's sacrifice so what do you think, what sacrifices must have happened from a mother's side in this?From the mother's side, whatever the mother had, she had her jewelry; she sold all her jewelry. And she used to ask for money from her family members too for his equipment. Sometimes there is a need for something, sometimes a need for a bat, sometimes a need for balls, so she also used to help in this way.

While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage. 

On Thursday (April 9), the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) witnessed a new star as Mukul Choudhary won an epic match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a last-ball thriller. In a new chapter in the IPL, a star was born as the league continues to produce some of the best players. Like Mukul, another name that has caught the eye is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kartik Sharma, who has been making headlines despite a poor start for the franchise. Kartik Sharma’s untold story While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage. His father and mother also opened up on the journey while speaking to the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’. Question: Where did you grow up in Rajasthan and how was cricket in your life during childhood? I grew up in Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It was like this: there was a house, and the house had a veranda-type space. There was a plastic bat and a plastic ball there. So Papa had brought them for me. I held the bat. So Papa bowled the ball and I hit it. Then the picture of God broke. So from that day, it started feeling like Then Papa started making me play by myself. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Question: Who were your cricketing idols in childhood, and why? There was no idol as such; I just grew up watching Deepak Bhaiya. I was watching while growing up about what Deepak Bhaiya does and what he doesn't. How much hard work is required to reach that level. So, I have been seeing this since childhood. I still watch him. So it is as if one has to reach that level, then this much has to be done. This much hard work will have to be done. It was like this in me. Now I have to play and show them. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Questions to Deepak’s father Manoj Question: What sacrifices did the family make for his cricket? “In the family, they have definitely done so, along with that, I have ruined everything of mine, and finished it. Because I had shops. There were six shops, out of which four have been sold. I had plots in Banera village. Those got sold, I had a farm too, I sold that too to build this child. And there is a bit of debt, too,” he added. Question: Apart from you, like a mother's sacrifice so what do you think, what sacrifices must have happened from a mother's side in this? From the mother's side, whatever the mother had, she had her jewelry; she sold all her jewelry. And she used to ask for money from her family members too for his equipment. Sometimes there is a need for something, sometimes a need for a bat, sometimes a need for balls, so she also used to help in this way.

While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage.&nbsp;

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa.&nbsp;In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/badminton-asia-championships-india-s-ayush-shetty-topples-world-no-4-jonatan-christie-to-reach-semis-1775822422447">Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis</a>&nbsp;Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-breaks-chris-gayle-s-record-becomes-fastest-to-12-000-t20-runs-1775812302079">Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs</a>&nbsp;On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa. In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore. Also Read - Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one. Also Read - Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

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Rohit Sharma and his love for the Mumbai Indians have become one of the stories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he continues to carry the flag for the five-time winners. On Friday (April 10), Rohit marks a significant milestone as he completes 15 years with the franchise. It was on this day in 2011 that the legendary IPL player made his debut for the Mumbai Indians and has since rewritten record books.

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<h2>Rohit celebrates 15 years at Mumbai Indians</h2>So far, Rohit has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. He was also part of the Mumbai side that won the 2011 and 2013 Champions League.&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;Still an India international in ODIs, Rohit could have a huge role to play for India if they are to win the 2027 ODI World Cup. He retired from the T20Is and Tests in 2024 and 2025, respectively, but his hunger for success still remains. In his last tournament as India captain, he helped the Men in Blue clinch the Champions Trophy.&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;If Rohit does succeed in winning the IPL this season, he will become the most successful player in the history of the completion while the same will be said for the Mumbai Indians. Rohit, with six titles (five with MI, one with DC), is the joint most successful player alongside Ambati Rayudu. Alongside MS Dhoni, he is also the joint-most successful captain with five titles.

So far, Rohit Sharma has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

Rohit Sharma and his love for the Mumbai Indians have become one of the stories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he continues to carry the flag for the five-time winners. On Friday (April 10), Rohit marks a significant milestone as he completes 15 years with the franchise. It was on this day in 2011 that the legendary IPL player made his debut for the Mumbai Indians and has since rewritten record books.

So far, Rohit Sharma has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma completes 15 years at Mumbai Indians as franchise pays special tribute

Middle-order batter Ayush Badoni etched his name into the record books for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by becoming only the third batter to score 1,000 runs for the franchise in the Indian Premier League. He reached the milestone in the 12th over while chasing a target of 182 during LSG’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday (Apr 9) at Eden Gardens. In doing so, Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38.&nbsp;&nbsp;Previously, Nicholas Pooran had joined Rahul in this elite group last year and Badoni has now added his name to the list. He also contributed significantly in the match, scoring a brisk 54 off 34 balls, which included seven boundaries and two sixes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a>&nbsp;Coming to the match, LSG pulled off a spectacular victory at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, defeating three-time IPL champions KKR by three wickets in a final-ball thriller. Chasing a target of 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-was-finn-allen-not-out-kkr-react-to-controversial-catch-by-lsg-s-rathi-1775806659107">IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi</a>&nbsp;Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7.&nbsp;The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ayush Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38. 

Middle-order batter Ayush Badoni etched his name into the record books for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by becoming only the third batter to score 1,000 runs for the franchise in the Indian Premier League. He reached the milestone in the 12th over while chasing a target of 182 during LSG’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday (Apr 9) at Eden Gardens. In doing so, Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38. Previously, Nicholas Pooran had joined Rahul in this elite group last year and Badoni has now added his name to the list. He also contributed significantly in the match, scoring a brisk 54 off 34 balls, which included seven boundaries and two sixes. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR Coming to the match, LSG pulled off a spectacular victory at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, defeating three-time IPL champions KKR by three wickets in a final-ball thriller. Chasing a target of 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7. The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball. With inputs from agencies

Ayush Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38.&nbsp;

Ayush Badoni joins KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran in elite list; becomes third LSG player to achieve this milestone

The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) was one to remember but there was a controversy as well. Batting first, KKR scored 181/4 thanks to Ajinkya Rahane (24-ball 41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (33-ball 45), Cameron Green (24-ball 32 not out), and Rovman Powell (24-ball 39 unbeaten). KKR's score might have been better at least by six runs if Finn Allen's caught out dismissal was properly checked. Allen was caught out on boundary in the second over by Digvesh Rathi off Prince Yada but not without the drama. Upon replays, it was seen that the boundary cushion moved ever so slightly, making the out decision a dubious call.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a><h2>Was Finn Allen not out - KKR reacts to controversial dismissal</h2>Allen, batting on 9 runs, tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched. Allen, nonetheless, was given out and KKR's Rovman Powell was not amused as he shared the thoughts in post-match press conference. Have a look at the video below:

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Definitely (more angles should have been looked at). We talked about that when he came off. We thought we had seen in the IPL that the umpires have gone upstairs for lesser things, and that are not as close as that. Maybe it was a blunder on their part, but we're not going to look into that and say that is what cost us two points tonight," Powell said.<h2>Mukul snatches win from KKR</h2>Despite all the drama, KKR were on the verge of winning after reducing LSG to 128/7 in 16 overs in a chase of 182. LSG's Mukul Choudhary, however, took it upon himself to turn the tables. The batter scored unbeaten 54 off 27 balls including 52 off his last 19 balls to take his team home on the last ball of a proper humdinger of the match.

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) was one to remember but there was a controversy as well. Batting first, KKR scored 181/4 thanks to Ajinkya Rahane (24-ball 41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (33-ball 45), Cameron Green (24-ball 32 not out), and Rovman Powell (24-ball 39 unbeaten). KKR's score might have been better at least by six runs if Finn Allen's caught out dismissal was properly checked. Allen was caught out on boundary in the second over by Digvesh Rathi off Prince Yada but not without the drama. Upon replays, it was seen that the boundary cushion moved ever so slightly, making the out decision a dubious call. Also Read - IPL 2026 | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR Was Finn Allen not out - KKR reacts to controversial dismissal Allen, batting on 9 runs, tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched. Allen, nonetheless, was given out and KKR's Rovman Powell was not amused as he shared the thoughts in post-match press conference. Have a look at the video below:

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

IPL 2026 | Was Finn Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

In the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 10), Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books, becoming the first overseas bowler to claim 200 T20 wickets in India. He reached the milestone by dismissing Mohammed Shami in the 16th over, as Shami’s attempt to clear the ropes resulting in a catch by Anukul Roy. The 37-year-old celebrated the landmark with visible passion, punching the air with his right hand.&nbsp;<h2>Most T20 wickets in India by overseas players</h2><ul><li>&nbsp;Sunil Narine (West Indies) - 200 wickets (183 matches)</li><li>&nbsp;Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) - 190 wickets (162 matches)</li><li>&nbsp;Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 188 wickets (142 matches)</li><li>Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 156 wickets (118 matches)</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a><h2>LSG edge past KKR in last-ball thriller</h2>Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down a target of 182 on the final delivery. KKR posted 181/4, powered by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Cameron Green (32*) and Rovman Powell (39*). For the visitors, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Siddharth and Avesh Khan picked up a wicket each.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-used-to-finishing-off-games-lsg-coach-langer-compares-mukul-to-tim-david-and-andre-russell-1775796407229">IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell</a> Chasing 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7.&nbsp;&nbsp;The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.

The mystery spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

In the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 10), Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books, becoming the first overseas bowler to claim 200 T20 wickets in India. He reached the milestone by dismissing Mohammed Shami in the 16th over, as Shami’s attempt to clear the ropes resulting in a catch by Anukul Roy. The 37-year-old celebrated the landmark with visible passion, punching the air with his right hand. Most T20 wickets in India by overseas players Sunil Narine (West Indies) - 200 wickets (183 matches) Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) - 190 wickets (162 matches) Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 188 wickets (142 matches) Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 156 wickets (118 matches) Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR LSG edge past KKR in last-ball thriller Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down a target of 182 on the final delivery. KKR posted 181/4, powered by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Cameron Green (32*) and Rovman Powell (39*). For the visitors, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Siddharth and Avesh Khan picked up a wicket each. Also Read - IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell Chasing 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7. The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.

The mystery spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

IPL 2026: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first overseas player to achieve THIS record

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) by three wickets. LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands while chasing 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. The win took LSG on the fifth spot on the points table with four points from two wins and one loss in three matches played. KKR, meanwhile, slumped to ninth position with just one point from four matches which include three losses and one no-result.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-he-was-feeling-it-ex-protea-steyn-explains-why-dc-s-miller-denied-costly-single-vs-gt-1775715328665">IPL 2026 | Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT</a><h2>Mukul Choudhary - New IPL star</h2>LSG started the chase decently, added 40-odd runs for the opening wicket before Vaibhav Arora made two breakthroughs in the fifth over of the innings, sending back both LSG openers Aiden Markram (22) and Mitchell Marsh (15). The things were still looking okay with skipper Rishabh Pant (10) and Ayush Badoni adding 33 runs for the third wicket before Cam Green, bowling first over in the tournament, sent back the LSG skipper in the ninth over. Things unraveled quickly form thereon for LSG as they became 73/2 to 128/7 despite Badoni's 34-ball 54.Youngster Choudhary took the charge then, he smashed 11 runs 17th over (Vaibhav Arora), 13 runs in 18th over (Kartik Tyagi), 16 runs in 19th over (Cam Green), and 13 of 14 runs needed in the last over by Vaibhav Arora to take his team home.<h2>KKR skipper Rahane acknowledges sensational batting</h2>After the loss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged that LSG has nothing to lose and it was about swinging every ball out of the park but Mukul played great shots. "Tough one to take. Really proud of the boys, the way we played. Mukul's knock was defining. The way he played his shots…in games like this, you do not want to pinpoint too many things. Execution here and there can happen, but credit to Mukul and that partnership. Those (slower balls into the pitch) deliveries did work," he said.

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) by three wickets. LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands while chasing 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. The win took LSG on the fifth spot on the points table with four points from two wins and one loss in three matches played. KKR, meanwhile, slumped to ninth position with just one point from four matches which include three losses and one no-result. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT Mukul Choudhary - New IPL star LSG started the chase decently, added 40-odd runs for the opening wicket before Vaibhav Arora made two breakthroughs in the fifth over of the innings, sending back both LSG openers Aiden Markram (22) and Mitchell Marsh (15). The things were still looking okay with skipper Rishabh Pant (10) and Ayush Badoni adding 33 runs for the third wicket before Cam Green, bowling first over in the tournament, sent back the LSG skipper in the ninth over. Things unraveled quickly form thereon for LSG as they became 73/2 to 128/7 despite Badoni's 34-ball 54. Youngster Choudhary took the charge then, he smashed 11 runs 17th over (Vaibhav Arora), 13 runs in 18th over (Kartik Tyagi), 16 runs in 19th over (Cam Green), and 13 of 14 runs needed in the last over by Vaibhav Arora to take his team home. KKR skipper Rahane acknowledges sensational batting After the loss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged that LSG has nothing to lose and it was about swinging every ball out of the park but Mukul played great shots. "Tough one to take. Really proud of the boys, the way we played. Mukul's knock was defining. The way he played his shots…in games like this, you do not want to pinpoint too many things. Execution here and there can happen, but credit to Mukul and that partnership. Those (slower balls into the pitch) deliveries did work," he said.

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball.&nbsp;

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LSG beat KKR in a last-ball IPL thriller as Mukul Choudhary smashes 7 sixes, equals Bravo’s record, and scripts a historic run chase

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It was an evening to remember for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their rising star Mukul Choudhary as he helped his side clinch an epic Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.<h2>Mukul Choudhary opens up on cricketing journey</h2>“My journey actually started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our family's condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. I began playing at around 12-13 years of age. There weren’t many academies at that time,” Mukul said while speaking in the post-match.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“This was just my second match under lights. There is pressure. But I think that god has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability. This is a chance to become something big or make a name for yourself. So I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure. (On what was the plan when Shami got out?) My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game,” Mukul added.&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 the match?</h2>Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181-4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni's fluent 54 when Mukul, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting.The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.

Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul Choudhary stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.

It was an evening to remember for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their rising star Mukul Choudhary as he helped his side clinch an epic Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise. Mukul Choudhary opens up on cricketing journey “My journey actually started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our family's condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. I began playing at around 12-13 years of age. There weren’t many academies at that time,” Mukul said while speaking in the post-match. “This was just my second match under lights. There is pressure. But I think that god has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability. This is a chance to become something big or make a name for yourself. So I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure. (On what was the plan when Shami got out?) My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game,” Mukul added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in the match? Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181-4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni's fluent 54 when Mukul, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.

Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul Choudhary stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an unsung hero to thank on Thursday (April 9) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. The defeat for KKR also means they remain winless in the IPL 2026 and have only one point to their name.<h2>LSG heist win from KKR</h2>Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181/4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs when Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.&nbsp;Kolkata had recovered from a mid-innings slump after being put in, Rowman Powell providing the impetus with an unbeaten 39 during a 70-run alliance for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. Lucknow began brightly through Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on 41. But once Vaibhav Arora dismissed both openers in the space of six deliveries in the fifth over, Kolkata applied relentless pressure.&nbsp;Arora was tasked with defending 14 in the final over, but Choudhary and Avesh Khan scrambled the winning bye with one needed off the last ball.&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 KKR innings?</h2>Kolkata lost Kiwi opener Finn Allen in the second over of the contest, caught at third man off Prince Yadav, and were shackled in the first four overs by Mohammed Shami's accuracy and swing, but once skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi spent a little time in the middle, they began to find their range.&nbsp;The floodgates opened in the sixth over when Raghuvanshi smacked Avesh for two fours and a six, and with Rahane opening his shoulders, runs came at a decent clip. The second-wicket pair had added 84 when Lucknow broke through with leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi having Rahane smartly caught at mid-wicket by Shami. That sparked a mini-collapse with the home side losing three for 12 in 19 balls, including Raghuvanshi for a fluent 45.&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;Lucknow surged back into contention by conceding just 17 runs from overs 11 through 15, requiring Powell and Green to first steady the ship and then deliver the acceleration. Green, the most expensive buy at the December auction in Abu Dhabi at Rs 25.2 crore ($2.8 million), shrugged off a sluggish start with a flurry of late boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 32. Powell was more enterprising, smashing four fours and two sixes, but both were trumped by Choudhary.

Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an unsung hero to thank on Thursday (April 9) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. The defeat for KKR also means they remain winless in the IPL 2026 and have only one point to their name. LSG heist win from KKR Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181/4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs when Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory. Kolkata had recovered from a mid-innings slump after being put in, Rowman Powell providing the impetus with an unbeaten 39 during a 70-run alliance for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. Lucknow began brightly through Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on 41. But once Vaibhav Arora dismissed both openers in the space of six deliveries in the fifth over, Kolkata applied relentless pressure. Arora was tasked with defending 14 in the final over, but Choudhary and Avesh Khan scrambled the winning bye with one needed off the last ball. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in KKR innings? Kolkata lost Kiwi opener Finn Allen in the second over of the contest, caught at third man off Prince Yadav, and were shackled in the first four overs by Mohammed Shami's accuracy and swing, but once skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi spent a little time in the middle, they began to find their range. The floodgates opened in the sixth over when Raghuvanshi smacked Avesh for two fours and a six, and with Rahane opening his shoulders, runs came at a decent clip. The second-wicket pair had added 84 when Lucknow broke through with leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi having Rahane smartly caught at mid-wicket by Shami. That sparked a mini-collapse with the home side losing three for 12 in 19 balls, including Raghuvanshi for a fluent 45. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Lucknow surged back into contention by conceding just 17 runs from overs 11 through 15, requiring Powell and Green to first steady the ship and then deliver the acceleration. Green, the most expensive buy at the December auction in Abu Dhabi at Rs 25.2 crore ($2.8 million), shrugged off a sluggish start with a flurry of late boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 32. Powell was more enterprising, smashing four fours and two sixes, but both were trumped by Choudhary.

Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller.&nbsp;

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From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine, 5 players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history

It has been a mixed start to the season for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they have lost one and won one in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) so far. With plenty of work to be done, the team has been dependent on some of the best players in the country while also keeping an eye on the rising stars. One such name is Naman Tiwari, who made headlines after he was bought in the IPL 2026 auctions for a whopping INR 1 crore by LSG.<h2>Who is Naman Tiwari?</h2>A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa. His performances did not go unnoticed and was quickly snapped up by Rajasthan Royals and later by LSG as net bowlers.While speaking on the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’, Naman opened up on his cricketing journey and how it began after struggles.&nbsp;Question: When you were 12, your father's health got very bad. How much did that affect you? And what change did it bring to your mindset?I am from a middle-class family. At that point, as I told you, I wasn't that serious about cricket, or leather cricket. But seeing the situation at home, I realised what I am doing. Like, there should be an aim in my life. And there should be a purpose. In studies, I was average, and I was playing just like that. So, time was just passing for fun. But then such incidents happened, such situations occurred, where I realized that, brother, now, I should do something and be a bit serious about life.&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;Question: At 16, in 2021, you bowled at 135 speeds. How did life change from there? What was the reaction of you and the people around you?&nbsp;Red Bull Speedster is a thing they conduct in every city, every state. So there, I was 16 and I bowled 135. So that was a very breaking point. From there, I was picked as a net bowler in RR's nets. From there, what real cricket is, those whom I used to watch on TV, I am sharing nets with them and talking. So that was quite helpful for me till now.&nbsp;&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;Question: Next year, RR picked you as a net bowler. Big name Trent Boult was there. You consider him an idol, too. What was the feeling?As soon as Trent Boult got to know that I like him a lot, I idolize him. So, he gave me the name Mini Trent Boult there. Mini Trent Boult, we used to share nets together. We used to talk a lot. So that was a good bonding between Trent Boult and me. For a 17-year-old boy, if you are sharing an experience with Trent Boult and joking around, it's really meant for it.

A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman Tiwari has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa.

It has been a mixed start to the season for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they have lost one and won one in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) so far. With plenty of work to be done, the team has been dependent on some of the best players in the country while also keeping an eye on the rising stars. One such name is Naman Tiwari, who made headlines after he was bought in the IPL 2026 auctions for a whopping INR 1 crore by LSG. Who is Naman Tiwari? A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa. His performances did not go unnoticed and was quickly snapped up by Rajasthan Royals and later by LSG as net bowlers. While speaking on the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’, Naman opened up on his cricketing journey and how it began after struggles. Question: When you were 12, your father's health got very bad. How much did that affect you? And what change did it bring to your mindset? I am from a middle-class family. At that point, as I told you, I wasn't that serious about cricket, or leather cricket. But seeing the situation at home, I realised what I am doing. Like, there should be an aim in my life. And there should be a purpose. In studies, I was average, and I was playing just like that. So, time was just passing for fun. But then such incidents happened, such situations occurred, where I realized that, brother, now, I should do something and be a bit serious about life. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Question: At 16, in 2021, you bowled at 135 speeds. How did life change from there? What was the reaction of you and the people around you? Red Bull Speedster is a thing they conduct in every city, every state. So there, I was 16 and I bowled 135. So that was a very breaking point. From there, I was picked as a net bowler in RR's nets. From there, what real cricket is, those whom I used to watch on TV, I am sharing nets with them and talking. So that was quite helpful for me till now. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Question: Next year, RR picked you as a net bowler. Big name Trent Boult was there. You consider him an idol, too. What was the feeling? As soon as Trent Boult got to know that I like him a lot, I idolize him. So, he gave me the name Mini Trent Boult there. Mini Trent Boult, we used to share nets together. We used to talk a lot. So that was a good bonding between Trent Boult and me. For a 17-year-old boy, if you are sharing an experience with Trent Boult and joking around, it's really meant for it.

A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman Tiwari has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa.

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Former South Africa player Dale Steyn has called out countryman David Miller for refusing to take a single that led to Delhi Capitals' loss vs Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (Apr 8).1 Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball. Miller was down on his hunches after loss and was later consoled by DC coach Hemang Badani in the dressing room.<h2>Steyn says Miller 'too good a player to deny single'</h2>Speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut after the match, Steyn said: "You are reading Kuldeep's body language there (before single was denied), where he is telling Miller, 'Trust me, I've got this.' And you see that as he's hit it, he's taken off for the run, but then decided against it. He was backing himself. He just hit a 106-metre six, so he's in the zone. He was feeling it."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-could-have-been-smarter-dc-skipper-axar-after-miller-s-single-refusal-costs-win-vs-gt-1775713267973">IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT</a>"But Miller's too good a player not to take a single. You take what's given to you, it's a draw or a tie, and then you back your tail end there in terms of Kuldeep to get that single. Or even if he misses it, that you're quick enough and smart enough to run and get that bye, which in the case of Kuldeep wasn't able to do. Maybe just a slight hesitation, believing that Miller's the kind of player that can hit the ball off the ground. And errors that will cost them massively," he added.<h2>Not Miller's night</h2>David Miller came to the crease at 5th down in 11th over but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 92 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.

Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball.

Former South Africa player Dale Steyn has called out countryman David Miller for refusing to take a single that led to Delhi Capitals' loss vs Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (Apr 8).1 Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball. Miller was down on his hunches after loss and was later consoled by DC coach Hemang Badani in the dressing room. Steyn says Miller 'too good a player to deny single' Speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut after the match, Steyn said: "You are reading Kuldeep's body language there (before single was denied), where he is telling Miller, 'Trust me, I've got this.' And you see that as he's hit it, he's taken off for the run, but then decided against it. He was backing himself. He just hit a 106-metre six, so he's in the zone. He was feeling it." Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT "But Miller's too good a player not to take a single. You take what's given to you, it's a draw or a tie, and then you back your tail end there in terms of Kuldeep to get that single. Or even if he misses it, that you're quick enough and smart enough to run and get that bye, which in the case of Kuldeep wasn't able to do. Maybe just a slight hesitation, believing that Miller's the kind of player that can hit the ball off the ground. And errors that will cost them massively," he added. Not Miller's night David Miller came to the crease at 5th down in 11th over but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 92 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.

Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball.

IPL 2026 | 'He was feeling it': Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT

David Miller's refusal to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the game for Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on Wednesday (Apr 8) will haunt him for sure. Leaving the job on himself, Miller failed to score two runs needed to win on the last ball as DC lost the match by one run - their first loss in three games played this season. GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run while DC skipper Axar Patel acknowledged the team ‘could have been smarter in chase.'<h2>Why Krishna bowled slower bouncer to Miller on last ball?</h2>Speaking after the match, Gill revealed they (GT) were thinking about bowling either a yorker or a slower bouncer, given the conditions. "We were just discussing whether to go for the yorker or to go for the slower one, we decided that given the wicket how it's playing, the slower one, a good slower one will be difficult to hit for a boundary," Gill said about choosing to bowl the slower bouncer.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rahane-better-than-rohit-kishan-since-2023-here-s-what-numbers-tell-1775637188913">IPL 2026 | Rahane better than Rohit &amp; Kishan since 2023? Check numbers</a>The choice couldn't have been better as GT secured their first win of the season after losing the first two matches, giving the, their first two points.<h2>DC skipper Axar Patel reacts after loss</h2>Speaking after loss, DC skipper Axar Patel refused to single out Miller for the denied single and said: "These types of close games you can't point out anything. We could have been smarter in the chase. We lost wickets at crucial times. If not for that, we could have finished the chase off. Rahul kept the momentum on even after the powerplay, and despite wickets, he didn't let the run rate go down."DC next play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (Apr 11) at Chepauk while GT face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 12) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run.

David Miller's refusal to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the game for Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on Wednesday (Apr 8) will haunt him for sure. Leaving the job on himself, Miller failed to score two runs needed to win on the last ball as DC lost the match by one run - their first loss in three games played this season. GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run while DC skipper Axar Patel acknowledged the team ‘could have been smarter in chase.' Why Krishna bowled slower bouncer to Miller on last ball? Speaking after the match, Gill revealed they (GT) were thinking about bowling either a yorker or a slower bouncer, given the conditions. "We were just discussing whether to go for the yorker or to go for the slower one, we decided that given the wicket how it's playing, the slower one, a good slower one will be difficult to hit for a boundary," Gill said about choosing to bowl the slower bouncer. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Rahane better than Rohit & Kishan since 2023? Check numbers The choice couldn't have been better as GT secured their first win of the season after losing the first two matches, giving the, their first two points. DC skipper Axar Patel reacts after loss Speaking after loss, DC skipper Axar Patel refused to single out Miller for the denied single and said: "These types of close games you can't point out anything. We could have been smarter in the chase. We lost wickets at crucial times. If not for that, we could have finished the chase off. Rahul kept the momentum on even after the powerplay, and despite wickets, he didn't let the run rate go down." DC next play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (Apr 11) at Chepauk while GT face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 12) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run.

IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Apr 8) by one run at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to get first points of the season. Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed connecting and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out. This is DC's first loss of the season after winning first two matches but they sit pretty on fourth place with four points from three matches. GT, meanwhile, are sixth with two points from win vs DC after losing the first two of three games played so far.<h2>KL Rahul gives everything in chase for DC</h2>The Capitals started the chase beautifully, scoring 50 inside the powerplay and finishing the first six overs at 63/0. KL Rahul anchored the innings when Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) was attacking and took the scoring on himself after his dismissal in ninth over. Rahul added 25 quick runs with Nitish Rana (5) for the second wicket before Rashid Khan dismissed Rana and DC's hero of first two matches, Sameer Rizvi, on back-to-back to balls in the 10th over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-even-great-bumrah-was-thinking-steyn-says-sooryvanshi-15-has-instilled-fear-in-bowlers-1775626145221">IPL 2026 | Steyn says 15-year-old Sooryvanshi has instilled fear in bowlers</a>David Miller came to the crease but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 82 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.<h2>Gujarat top-middle order fires</h2>Batting first under the threat of rain, Gujarat lost first wicket in Sai Sudharsan in the third over. Shubman Gill (70 off 45), Jos Buttler (52 off 27), and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls) then did the bulk of scoring and took GT past 200 as they finished at 210/4 in 20 overs. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 2/55 in four overs while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked 1/24 and 1/42, respectively.

Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out.

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Apr 8) by one run at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to get first points of the season. Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed connecting and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out. This is DC's first loss of the season after winning first two matches but they sit pretty on fourth place with four points from three matches. GT, meanwhile, are sixth with two points from win vs DC after losing the first two of three games played so far. KL Rahul gives everything in chase for DC The Capitals started the chase beautifully, scoring 50 inside the powerplay and finishing the first six overs at 63/0. KL Rahul anchored the innings when Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) was attacking and took the scoring on himself after his dismissal in ninth over. Rahul added 25 quick runs with Nitish Rana (5) for the second wicket before Rashid Khan dismissed Rana and DC's hero of first two matches, Sameer Rizvi, on back-to-back to balls in the 10th over. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Steyn says 15-year-old Sooryvanshi has instilled fear in bowlers David Miller came to the crease but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 82 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs. Gujarat top-middle order fires Batting first under the threat of rain, Gujarat lost first wicket in Sai Sudharsan in the third over. Shubman Gill (70 off 45), Jos Buttler (52 off 27), and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls) then did the bulk of scoring and took GT past 200 as they finished at 210/4 in 20 overs. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 2/55 in four overs while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked 1/24 and 1/42, respectively.

Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out.

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a slow start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they look to bounce back from early setbacks. With one win in three matches, SRH will be eager to make a statement as they face PBKS on Saturday (April 11). One of the reasons for the team’s slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.<h2>Klaasen opens up on Cummins</h2>Speaking to WION’s Aditya Pimpale, star batter Heinrich Klaasen opened up on Cummins, who remains a key member of the side. Despite arriving in India for the IPL 2026, the Australian captain had to return for scans and if all goes well, he will be back in India for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. Klaasen highlighted Cummins’ importance in the side and why he remains a vital member of the SRH squad if they are to win their first IPL title in 10 years.&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;“Pat Cummins is a big miss, but we've got heaps of experience in the room as well. I think Ishan has been doing a great job for us, and the team really responds to him. Especially the Indian players. We're in safe hands, we're in good hands as well,” Klaasen spoke on JioStar Press Room ahead of IPL 2026 - Rivalry Week, starting from 12th to 18th April.&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;“On the other hand, Daniel Vettori has been incredible as well. So I don't think it's a big worry for us or a big concern to miss out on Cummins. Obviously, a guy with this experience and his leadership role is a big miss in any team,” Klaasen added.<h2>SRH to face PBKS on Saturday</h2>SRH are next in action on Saturday when they take on undefeated PBKS at the New Chandigarh Stadium. So far, SRH have endured a poor start, winning just one of three matches, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Their sole win came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which was at the Eden Gardens. A win on Saturday will see them have two wins from four matches and settle in the mid-table.

One of the reasons for SRH's slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a slow start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they look to bounce back from early setbacks. With one win in three matches, SRH will be eager to make a statement as they face PBKS on Saturday (April 11). One of the reasons for the team’s slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back. Klaasen opens up on Cummins Speaking to WION’s Aditya Pimpale, star batter Heinrich Klaasen opened up on Cummins, who remains a key member of the side. Despite arriving in India for the IPL 2026, the Australian captain had to return for scans and if all goes well, he will be back in India for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. Klaasen highlighted Cummins’ importance in the side and why he remains a vital member of the SRH squad if they are to win their first IPL title in 10 years. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL “Pat Cummins is a big miss, but we've got heaps of experience in the room as well. I think Ishan has been doing a great job for us, and the team really responds to him. Especially the Indian players. We're in safe hands, we're in good hands as well,” Klaasen spoke on JioStar Press Room ahead of IPL 2026 - Rivalry Week, starting from 12th to 18th April. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “On the other hand, Daniel Vettori has been incredible as well. So I don't think it's a big worry for us or a big concern to miss out on Cummins. Obviously, a guy with this experience and his leadership role is a big miss in any team,” Klaasen added. SRH to face PBKS on Saturday SRH are next in action on Saturday when they take on undefeated PBKS at the New Chandigarh Stadium. So far, SRH have endured a poor start, winning just one of three matches, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Their sole win came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which was at the Eden Gardens. A win on Saturday will see them have two wins from four matches and settle in the mid-table.

One of the reasons for SRH's slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.

IPL 2026: SRH star Heinrich Klaasen underlines Pat Cummins' importance, says 'he is a big miss'

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has always been a timing-oriented player rather an all-out attacker. It changed in IPL 2023 when he played for CSK, where he played more freely than ever and as a result, his strike rate jumped well over 150-mark in the season. Ever since 2023, Rahane has been constantly batting at higher strike rates but still faces the critics questioning him regularly. Former New Zealand player Simon Doull, meanwhile, has come to Rahane rescue and has said that the batter has been performing better than Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who are known foe their aggressive batting style. While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.<h2>Doull says Rahane's strike rate better than Rohit and Kishan</h2>"His numbers in the last four years have not been that bad. He averages 30 and strikes at 148 over 30-odd games. People are talking about dropping him. It’s a better record than what Rohit has got in the last four years. It’s an equal record to Ishan Kishan in the last four years. You are not talking about dropping any of those blokes," said Doull while talking to ESPNCricinfo.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammed-shami-aims-to-continue-ground-level-hard-work-amid-prolonged-india-snub-1775629661960">Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub</a><h2>How has been Rahane's strike rate since IPL 2023 compared to Rohit and Kishan?</h2>In IPL 2023, Rahane played 14 matches for CSK and scored 326 runs at 172 - his career high. Things have slowed down since but still better his IPL career average of 125. In 2024, Rahane scored 242 runs for CSK at 124. In 2025, Rahane joined KKR and scored 390 runs in 13 matches at 148 and in IPL 2026, he has scored 83 runs so far at 148.As for Rohit (MI), he scored 332 runs in IPL 2023 at 133, 417 runs in IPL 2024 at 150, 418 runs in IPL 2025 at 140, 118 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 169. Kishan, on the other hand, played for MI in IPL 2023 and 2024, scoring 454 &amp; 320 runs at 143 and 149, respectively. He then joined SRH, scored 354 runs in IPL 2025 at 153 and has scored 95 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 186.

While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has always been a timing-oriented player rather an all-out attacker. It changed in IPL 2023 when he played for CSK, where he played more freely than ever and as a result, his strike rate jumped well over 150-mark in the season. Ever since 2023, Rahane has been constantly batting at higher strike rates but still faces the critics questioning him regularly. Former New Zealand player Simon Doull, meanwhile, has come to Rahane rescue and has said that the batter has been performing better than Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who are known foe their aggressive batting style. While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament. Doull says Rahane's strike rate better than Rohit and Kishan "His numbers in the last four years have not been that bad. He averages 30 and strikes at 148 over 30-odd games. People are talking about dropping him. It’s a better record than what Rohit has got in the last four years. It’s an equal record to Ishan Kishan in the last four years. You are not talking about dropping any of those blokes," said Doull while talking to ESPNCricinfo. Also Read - Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub How has been Rahane's strike rate since IPL 2023 compared to Rohit and Kishan? In IPL 2023, Rahane played 14 matches for CSK and scored 326 runs at 172 - his career high. Things have slowed down since but still better his IPL career average of 125. In 2024, Rahane scored 242 runs for CSK at 124. In 2025, Rahane joined KKR and scored 390 runs in 13 matches at 148 and in IPL 2026, he has scored 83 runs so far at 148. As for Rohit (MI), he scored 332 runs in IPL 2023 at 133, 417 runs in IPL 2024 at 150, 418 runs in IPL 2025 at 140, 118 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 169. Kishan, on the other hand, played for MI in IPL 2023 and 2024, scoring 454 & 320 runs at 143 and 149, respectively. He then joined SRH, scored 354 runs in IPL 2025 at 153 and has scored 95 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 186.

While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.

IPL 2026 | Ex-NZ player Doull says Rahane playing better than Rohit and Kishan since 2023 - Here's what numbers tell

Mohammed Shami, in his last IPL 2026 match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), reminded everyone why is he still one of the best Indian bowlers around. Shami bowled 18 dots in a format dominated by batters more often than not and returned with the figures of 4-0-9-2. The pacer has been grinding in domestic circuit ever since Champions Trophy 2025 which India won under Rohit Sharma. Shami has been overlooked for India selection for quite some time now but hasn't lost the hope instead aims to keep doing his part. He'll next play against KKR on Thursday (Apr 9) at his domestic home ground Eden Gardens in Kolkata.<h2>Shami aims to continue hard-work amid prolonged India snub</h2>"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League. Shami was exceptional in Ranji Trophy for Bengal where he took 37 wickets and ended among top six bowlers in the domestic tournament.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-even-great-bumrah-was-thinking-steyn-says-sooryvanshi-15-has-instilled-fear-in-bowlers-1775626145221">IPL 2026 | 'Even great Bumrah was thinking' Steyn says Sooryvanshi, 15, has instilled fear in bowlers</a>"As a player, I still have that hunger. If you want to play at that level again, you must have that drive in you. For me, domestic cricket is as important as any format. I always prioritise domestic cricket," he added.<h2>Why Shami doesn't play for India</h2>The Indian pacer was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his place back in the team ever since. Post ODI World Cup, Shami underwent a surgery and returned to domestic cricket. He was was also part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign but was not selected for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia which preceded or India tour of England which followed. The selectors have cited his fitness as the reason for his exclusion on the couple of occasions but if the pacer continues to perform like he did vs SRH, he'll be hard to ignore for the place in the Indian team.

"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami, in his last IPL 2026 match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), reminded everyone why is he still one of the best Indian bowlers around. Shami bowled 18 dots in a format dominated by batters more often than not and returned with the figures of 4-0-9-2. The pacer has been grinding in domestic circuit ever since Champions Trophy 2025 which India won under Rohit Sharma. Shami has been overlooked for India selection for quite some time now but hasn't lost the hope instead aims to keep doing his part. He'll next play against KKR on Thursday (Apr 9) at his domestic home ground Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Shami aims to continue hard-work amid prolonged India snub "There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League. Shami was exceptional in Ranji Trophy for Bengal where he took 37 wickets and ended among top six bowlers in the domestic tournament. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Even great Bumrah was thinking' Steyn says Sooryvanshi, 15, has instilled fear in bowlers "As a player, I still have that hunger. If you want to play at that level again, you must have that drive in you. For me, domestic cricket is as important as any format. I always prioritise domestic cricket," he added. Why Shami doesn't play for India The Indian pacer was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his place back in the team ever since. Post ODI World Cup, Shami underwent a surgery and returned to domestic cricket. He was was also part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign but was not selected for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia which preceded or India tour of England which followed. The selectors have cited his fitness as the reason for his exclusion on the couple of occasions but if the pacer continues to perform like he did vs SRH, he'll be hard to ignore for the place in the Indian team.

"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

IPL's 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the greatest T20 league once again when he hit world's one of the current great bowlers Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes. Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced one delivery later. The teenager scored 39 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed, hitting five sixes and one four, putting Mumbai on the backfoot for the rest of the match.<h2>Steyn says 'even great Bumrah was thinking' when facing Sooryavanshi</h2>Bumrah has been the pinnacle of bowlers for quite some time now in international cricket and seeing him getting torn apart by a 15-year-old was nothing short of a shock. Former South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was on point when he said Sooryavanshi's fearless batting even got 'great Bumrah' thinking.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-mi15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-jasprit-bumrah-for-2-sixes-in-first-ever-ipl-2026-face-off-guwahati-1775584401988">WATCH – Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off</a>"He's created and instilled the fear into bowlers that he's going to hit you for boundaries," Steyn said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut. "That delivery (first ball to Sooryavanshi) from Bumrah. That's in the slot. That's so rare of Bumrah. So even the great Bumrah is thinking in the back of his mind: 'don't get it wrong; because if I get it wrong, this guy's going to hit me for six'."<h2>MI skipper Pandya blames bowlers for loss</h2>Along with Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a great night as well, scoring 77 unbeaten of 32 balls. Together, the duo added 80 runs for the first wicket in five overs as RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs. Chasing the total, Mumbai's innings never got going and managed 123/9 in 11 overs, losing the match by 27 runs.Skipper Pandya held nothing back after loss and put the responsibility on the bowlers, acknowledging: "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to. They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not up to the mark. They (RR openers) also played tremendously," after the game"I would not put this game on the batting. Definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It is always about bowling those good balls. If we would have executed, we would have been in the game. Their openers threw us off our game and we were playing catch-up," he added.

Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced.

IPL's 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the greatest T20 league once again when he hit world's one of the current great bowlers Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes. Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced one delivery later. The teenager scored 39 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed, hitting five sixes and one four, putting Mumbai on the backfoot for the rest of the match. Steyn says 'even great Bumrah was thinking' when facing Sooryavanshi Bumrah has been the pinnacle of bowlers for quite some time now in international cricket and seeing him getting torn apart by a 15-year-old was nothing short of a shock. Former South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was on point when he said Sooryavanshi's fearless batting even got 'great Bumrah' thinking. Also Read - WATCH – Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off "He's created and instilled the fear into bowlers that he's going to hit you for boundaries," Steyn said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut. "That delivery (first ball to Sooryavanshi) from Bumrah. That's in the slot. That's so rare of Bumrah. So even the great Bumrah is thinking in the back of his mind: 'don't get it wrong; because if I get it wrong, this guy's going to hit me for six'." MI skipper Pandya blames bowlers for loss Along with Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a great night as well, scoring 77 unbeaten of 32 balls. Together, the duo added 80 runs for the first wicket in five overs as RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs. Chasing the total, Mumbai's innings never got going and managed 123/9 in 11 overs, losing the match by 27 runs. Skipper Pandya held nothing back after loss and put the responsibility on the bowlers, acknowledging: "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to. They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not up to the mark. They (RR openers) also played tremendously," after the game "I would not put this game on the batting. Definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It is always about bowling those good balls. If we would have executed, we would have been in the game. Their openers threw us off our game and we were playing catch-up," he added.

Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced.

IPL 2026 | 'Even great Bumrah was thinking' Steyn says Sooryvanshi, 15, has instilled fear in bowlers

Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the shortened Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday (Apr 7) after rain interruption in Guwahati. The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins. Batting first, RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal top scoring 77 not out in just 32 balls. In reply, Mumbai Indians could manage only 123/9, handing them their second loss in three matches this season. MI currently sit at seventh position on the points table with just 2 points from three matches including one win and two losses.<h2>Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal light up MI attack</h2>Batting after the rain, RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal held nothing back as they smashed MI bowlers all over the park from ball one. Jaiswal hit Deepak Chahar for 22 runs in the first over of innings before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-mi15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-jasprit-bumrah-for-2-sixes-in-first-ever-ipl-2026-face-off-guwahati-1775584401988">Sooryavanshi smashed mighty Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes</a> in the next over. Trent Boult bowled the third over and was smashed for three sixes by the openers as RR crossed 50-run mark inside three overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-vs-dc-ms-dhoni-dewald-brevis-near-full-fitness-as-chennai-super-kings-eye-first-win-of-ipl-2026-csk-ceo-head-coach-stephen-fleming-1775582028188">CSK vs DC: Dhoni, Brevis near full fitness as Chennai eye first win of IPL 2026</a>The duo added 80 runs for the first wicket before Sooyavanshi (39 off 14) was dimissed by Shardul Thakur at the fifth-over completion mark. Thanks to Jaiswal, RR eventually scored 150/3 in 11 overs and he remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls (10 fours and four 6s).<h2>Mumbai's chase never had steam</h2>Mumbai Indians' chase of 151 in the rain-shortened match could get any momentum as they kept losing wickets at the regular interval starting from Ryan Rickelton in the first over. Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford top scored for MI at 25 each off 13 and 8 balls, respectively. Tilak Varma was the only other batter to reach double figures - 14 off 10 balls - highlight MI's struggle. For RR, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma and purple cap holder Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each while Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande picked one wicket apiece.

The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the shortened Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday (Apr 7) after rain interruption in Guwahati. The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins. Batting first, RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal top scoring 77 not out in just 32 balls. In reply, Mumbai Indians could manage only 123/9, handing them their second loss in three matches this season. MI currently sit at seventh position on the points table with just 2 points from three matches including one win and two losses. Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal light up MI attack Batting after the rain, RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal held nothing back as they smashed MI bowlers all over the park from ball one. Jaiswal hit Deepak Chahar for 22 runs in the first over of innings before Sooryavanshi smashed mighty Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes in the next over. Trent Boult bowled the third over and was smashed for three sixes by the openers as RR crossed 50-run mark inside three overs. Also Read - CSK vs DC: Dhoni, Brevis near full fitness as Chennai eye first win of IPL 2026 The duo added 80 runs for the first wicket before Sooyavanshi (39 off 14) was dimissed by Shardul Thakur at the fifth-over completion mark. Thanks to Jaiswal, RR eventually scored 150/3 in 11 overs and he remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls (10 fours and four 6s). Mumbai's chase never had steam Mumbai Indians' chase of 151 in the rain-shortened match could get any momentum as they kept losing wickets at the regular interval starting from Ryan Rickelton in the first over. Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford top scored for MI at 25 each off 13 and 8 balls, respectively. Tilak Varma was the only other batter to reach double figures - 14 off 10 balls - highlight MI's struggle. For RR, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma and purple cap holder Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each while Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande picked one wicket apiece.

The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins.

Who won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians? Check result

The Indian Cricket League pioneered T20 franchise cricket before the IPL. It was essentially halted by BCCI opposition, player bans, and politics. Here is the story of ICL

The Indian Cricket League pioneered T20 franchise cricket before the IPL. It was essentially halted by BCCI opposition, player bans, and politics. What really happened to ICL?

Before IPL, there was ICL: How Indian Cricket League pioneered the format but was stopped

Sanju Samson's trade to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before IPL 2026 was a surprise but it brought cheers as the wicketkeeper-batter helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026 with sensational batting in last three matches before the tournament. His form was something CSK team management and fans were eager to see in yellow but three matches done in IPL, Samson has not been able to reach double figures as opener. CSK coach Stephen Fleming, however, has made it clear that the franchise will continue to support the dashing opener as he tries to find his from and 'forges path in yellow.'<h2>Fleming backs Samson to come good for CSK</h2>"In T20, things can change quickly. We saw in the T20 World Cup what can happen, and when a batter gets on a run, he's one guy who can be very dominant. He's one guy who can be very dangerous. So there will be nothing but support and confidence from our side to Sanju as he forges his path in yellow," Fleming told the reporters after the match vs RCB which they lost by 43 runs.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-kkr-skipper-ajinkya-rahane-faces-heat-for-decision-making-vs-pbks-1775548904452">IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS</a>"There's a little bit of work to be done off the field, which we're doing, just to make the bonds a bit tighter. But he's fine. He's fitted in really well. He's desperate for some runs and to contribute, along with Ruturaj and the other senior players," He added on Samson's bonding in the team.<h2>How has Samson performed for CSK in IPL 2026 so far?</h2>Samson's first match in yellow was against the team he was traded from, Rajasthan Royals, on March 30 where he managed to score just 6 runs. In the match against Punjab Kings, his first home game at the Chepauk, Samson scored just 7 runs before being dismissed. In the match against RCB, Samson once again failed to reach double digits and scored only 9 runs in another loss for the team.

CSK coach Stephen Fleming, however, has made it clear that the franchise will continue to support the dashing opener as he tries to find his from and 'forges path in yellow.'

Sanju Samson's trade to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) before IPL 2026 was a surprise but it brought cheers as the wicketkeeper-batter helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026 with sensational batting in last three matches before the tournament. His form was something CSK team management and fans were eager to see in yellow but three matches done in IPL, Samson has not been able to reach double figures as opener. CSK coach Stephen Fleming, however, has made it clear that the franchise will continue to support the dashing opener as he tries to find his from and 'forges path in yellow.' Fleming backs Samson to come good for CSK "In T20, things can change quickly. We saw in the T20 World Cup what can happen, and when a batter gets on a run, he's one guy who can be very dominant. He's one guy who can be very dangerous. So there will be nothing but support and confidence from our side to Sanju as he forges his path in yellow," Fleming told the reporters after the match vs RCB which they lost by 43 runs. Also Read - IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS "There's a little bit of work to be done off the field, which we're doing, just to make the bonds a bit tighter. But he's fine. He's fitted in really well. He's desperate for some runs and to contribute, along with Ruturaj and the other senior players," He added on Samson's bonding in the team. How has Samson performed for CSK in IPL 2026 so far? Samson's first match in yellow was against the team he was traded from, Rajasthan Royals, on March 30 where he managed to score just 6 runs. In the match against Punjab Kings, his first home game at the Chepauk, Samson scored just 7 runs before being dismissed. In the match against RCB, Samson once again failed to reach double digits and scored only 9 runs in another loss for the team.

CSK coach Stephen Fleming, however, has made it clear that the franchise will continue to support the dashing opener as he tries to find his from and 'forges path in yellow.'

IPL 2026 | 'Work to be done off field,' CSK coach Fleming confirms nothing but support for struggling Samson

Kolkata Knight Riders are having a nightmare IPL 2026 with just one point from three matches played so far, which includes two losses and one no result. The KKR vs Punjab Kings match on Monday (Apr 6) was washed out due to rain at Eden Gardens, giving the three-time champions their solitary point so far. Former cricketers including ex-India coach Anil Kumble, however, has raised questions of KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned.<h2>KKR skipper Rahane faces heat for decision making</h2>Speaking on JioHotstar, Kumble said: "I am surprised that Rahane won the toss and chose to bat first. On a pitch like this, where there’s some rain around, ideally, you would want to field first." Kumble's observation was on point with KKR losing two wickets in second over of the innings, both knicked behind to wicketkeeper.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-blown-away-by-ranveer-singh-dhurandhar-2-the-revenge-aditya-dhar-director-dhurandhar-review-ipl-2026-rcb-1775504997208">'Never Seen Anything Like This': Kohli blown away by Ranveer's Dhurandhar 2</a>Former India skipper Saba Karim also called out the decision and said: "I cannot understand this call. I cannot wrap my head around it."It is well known that the pitch assists the bowlers in overcast conditions and the ball moves more than usual, making it hard for batters to attack.<h2>Why Rahane chose to bat first in rainy Kolkata?</h2>KKR have been plagued by injuries to bowlers even before the season started and were without Sunil Narine as well as Varun Chakaravarthy for the match against PBKS. The lack of bowlers, as well as the fact that they scored 200+ score while batting first and managed only 160-ish while chasing in two matches played, could have pushed Rahane to bat first despite the conditions.Would KKR have won the match, we may never know but the decision to bat first in rainy conditions was definitely an odd one by Rahane. KKR next play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday (Apr 9).

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss vs PBKS has been questioned by former cricketers including Anil Kumble, ex-India coach. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned.

Kolkata Knight Riders are having a nightmare IPL 2026 with just one point from three matches played so far, which includes two losses and one no result. The KKR vs Punjab Kings match on Monday (Apr 6) was washed out due to rain at Eden Gardens, giving the three-time champions their solitary point so far. Former cricketers including ex-India coach Anil Kumble, however, has raised questions of KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned. KKR skipper Rahane faces heat for decision making Speaking on JioHotstar, Kumble said: "I am surprised that Rahane won the toss and chose to bat first. On a pitch like this, where there’s some rain around, ideally, you would want to field first." Kumble's observation was on point with KKR losing two wickets in second over of the innings, both knicked behind to wicketkeeper. Also Read - 'Never Seen Anything Like This': Kohli blown away by Ranveer's Dhurandhar 2 Former India skipper Saba Karim also called out the decision and said: "I cannot understand this call. I cannot wrap my head around it." It is well known that the pitch assists the bowlers in overcast conditions and the ball moves more than usual, making it hard for batters to attack. Why Rahane chose to bat first in rainy Kolkata? KKR have been plagued by injuries to bowlers even before the season started and were without Sunil Narine as well as Varun Chakaravarthy for the match against PBKS. The lack of bowlers, as well as the fact that they scored 200+ score while batting first and managed only 160-ish while chasing in two matches played, could have pushed Rahane to bat first despite the conditions. Would KKR have won the match, we may never know but the decision to bat first in rainy conditions was definitely an odd one by Rahane. KKR next play Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday (Apr 9).

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss vs PBKS has been questioned by former cricketers including Anil Kumble, ex-India coach. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned.

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was abandoned yesterday (Apr 7) after persistent rain. The wet conditions made it impossible continue with the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata beyond 3.4 overs in which KKR scored only 25 runs and lost two wickets. With no team winning the match, the two points were divided equally between KKR and PBKS. Despite getting just one point from the match, PBKS now sit atop the points table with 5 points from 3 matches (winning 2 and no result 1). KKR, on the other hand, opened their account and now sit at eighth position on the points table with only 1 point from three matches (2 losses and 1 no result).<h2>KKR rocked early before rain stops play</h2>Electing to bat first after winning the toss, KKR were rocked early with two wickets falling in the second over of the match, courtesy PBKS' Aussie pacer Xavier Bartlett. Kiwi Finn Allen and skipper Ajinkya Rahane opened the batting for KKR, scoring 12 runs in first over by Arshdeep Singh with each batter hitting a four in three balls played.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-points-table-pbks-climb-to-number-one-spot-after-rain-abandons-kkr-tie-punjab-vs-kolkata-1775500207369">IPL 2026 Points Table: PBKS climb to number one spot after rain abandons KKR tie</a>Bartlett started the second over with three dots on the trot before dismissing Allen. He went for a four on the fifth ball via an edge off Cam Green's bat but came back stronger to dismiss the INR 25.20 crore batter on the very next ball. Arshdeep gave away just four runs in his second over before Bartlett came back in the fourth over. Only four ball were bowled and PBKS were 25/2 in 3.4 overs when rain stopped play which became permanent later in the night.&nbsp;KKR next play against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday (Apr 9) while PBKS taken on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday (Apr 11).

The wet conditions made it impossible continue with the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata beyond 3.4 overs in which KKR scored only 25 runs and lost two wickets. With no team winning the match, the two points were divided equally between KKR and PBKS. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was abandoned yesterday (Apr 7) after persistent rain. The wet conditions made it impossible continue with the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata beyond 3.4 overs in which KKR scored only 25 runs and lost two wickets. With no team winning the match, the two points were divided equally between KKR and PBKS. Despite getting just one point from the match, PBKS now sit atop the points table with 5 points from 3 matches (winning 2 and no result 1). KKR, on the other hand, opened their account and now sit at eighth position on the points table with only 1 point from three matches (2 losses and 1 no result). KKR rocked early before rain stops play Electing to bat first after winning the toss, KKR were rocked early with two wickets falling in the second over of the match, courtesy PBKS' Aussie pacer Xavier Bartlett. Kiwi Finn Allen and skipper Ajinkya Rahane opened the batting for KKR, scoring 12 runs in first over by Arshdeep Singh with each batter hitting a four in three balls played. Also Read - IPL 2026 Points Table: PBKS climb to number one spot after rain abandons KKR tie Bartlett started the second over with three dots on the trot before dismissing Allen. He went for a four on the fifth ball via an edge off Cam Green's bat but came back stronger to dismiss the INR 25.20 crore batter on the very next ball. Arshdeep gave away just four runs in his second over before Bartlett came back in the fourth over. Only four ball were bowled and PBKS were 25/2 in 3.4 overs when rain stopped play which became permanent later in the night. KKR next play against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday (Apr 9) while PBKS taken on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday (Apr 11).

The wet conditions made it impossible continue with the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata beyond 3.4 overs in which KKR scored only 25 runs and lost two wickets. With no team winning the match, the two points were divided equally between KKR and PBKS.&nbsp;

Who won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings? Check result

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is set to feature in the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati, as confirmed by bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Monday. The all-rounder had missed MI’s previous game against Delhi Capitals after being unwell in the lead-up to the game. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mhambrey clarified that Pandya is fit to return. He mentioned that Pandya has attended a couple of practice sessions and is doing well, adding that his absence earlier was purely due to health issues and not an injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-hard-to-keep-him-out-devdutt-padikkal-gets-dinesh-karthik-s-backing-for-india-call-up-1775474622359">‘Hard to keep him out’: Devdutt Padikkal gets Dinesh Karthik’s backing for India call-up</a>&nbsp;“Hardik Pandya is available. He had a couple of nets session. He is fine. He was not injured, but was unwell. That’s the reason he was unavailable last game,” the bowling coach said during the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash.&nbsp;In his absence, Deepak Chahar stepped in and made an early impact by dismissing KL Rahul in the opening over, as the batter edged one down the leg side. Despite a strong start with the ball, Mumbai Indians were unable to defend a total of 163, as Delhi Capitals chased it down comfortably with six wickets in hand and 11 balls remaining.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-news-no-noc-yet-for-wanindu-hasaranga-lsg-frustrated-by-star-spinner-injury-delay-1775482203375">IPL 2026: No NOC yet for Hasaranga; LSG frustrated by star spinner's injury delay</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the season, Pandya contributed an unbeaten 18 runs in MI’s opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, along with bowling figures of one for 39.&nbsp;Mumbai Indians are next scheduled to face Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (Apr 7).

Mumbai Indians are next scheduled to face Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (Apr 7).

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is set to feature in the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati, as confirmed by bowling coach Paras Mhambrey on Monday. The all-rounder had missed MI’s previous game against Delhi Capitals after being unwell in the lead-up to the game. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mhambrey clarified that Pandya is fit to return. He mentioned that Pandya has attended a couple of practice sessions and is doing well, adding that his absence earlier was purely due to health issues and not an injury. Also Read - ‘Hard to keep him out’: Devdutt Padikkal gets Dinesh Karthik’s backing for India call-up “Hardik Pandya is available. He had a couple of nets session. He is fine. He was not injured, but was unwell. That’s the reason he was unavailable last game,” the bowling coach said during the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash. In his absence, Deepak Chahar stepped in and made an early impact by dismissing KL Rahul in the opening over, as the batter edged one down the leg side. Despite a strong start with the ball, Mumbai Indians were unable to defend a total of 163, as Delhi Capitals chased it down comfortably with six wickets in hand and 11 balls remaining. Also Read - IPL 2026: No NOC yet for Hasaranga; LSG frustrated by star spinner's injury delay Earlier in the season, Pandya contributed an unbeaten 18 runs in MI’s opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, along with bowling figures of one for 39. Mumbai Indians are next scheduled to face Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (Apr 7).

Mumbai Indians are next scheduled to face Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (Apr 7).

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya set to return against Rajasthan Royals, confirms MI coach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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