Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are set for a do-or-die IPL 2026 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday (May 27), where the losing side will be knocked out of the tournament. The contest also carries a revenge angle for Rajasthan, as SRH had beaten them twice during the league stage this season. While Pat Cummins’ side looked more explosive overall, RR head into the clash with confidence after winning three of their last four league matches to secure a playoff spot.&nbsp;Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the SRH vs RR clash in IPL history</h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have clashed 23 times in the Indian Premier League, with SRH winning 14 matches and RR claiming victory in nine encounter.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-aus-2026-australia-captain-mitchell-marsh-ruled-out-of-pakistan-odi-series-josh-inglis-named-captain-1779793982512">PAK vs AUS: Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Pakistan ODI series, Josh Inglis named captain</a><h2>What is the venue for the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator?</h2>The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur will be the venue for the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator.<h2>When will the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator?</h2>The SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-here-to-defend-rajat-patidar-confident-ahead-of-rcb-s-qualifier-1-clash-1779723017243">'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain and Brydon Carse&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Kuldeep Sen and Brijesh Sharma

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are set for a do-or-die IPL 2026 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday (May 27), where the losing side will be knocked out of the tournament. The contest also carries a revenge angle for Rajasthan, as SRH had beaten them twice during the league stage this season. While Pat Cummins’ side looked more explosive overall, RR head into the clash with confidence after winning three of their last four league matches to secure a playoff spot. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the SRH vs RR clash in IPL history Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have clashed 23 times in the Indian Premier League, with SRH winning 14 matches and RR claiming victory in nine encounter. Also Read - PAK vs AUS: Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Pakistan ODI series, Josh Inglis named captain What is the venue for the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator? The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur will be the venue for the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator. When will the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator? The SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - 'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash Which channel will broadcast the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator in India. Which platform will live-stream the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator in India. Squads Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain and Brydon Carse Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Kuldeep Sen and Brijesh Sharma

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

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about SRH vs RR Eliminator timing, squad, H2H & more

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 26), with the winner earning a direct place in the final. Both sides finished the league stage on 18 points, but RCB claimed the top spot due to their superior net run rate. RCB have continued the momentum from their successful 2025 campaign, delivering consistent performances with a balanced squad under skipper Rajat Patidar. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, have relied heavily on their top-order batting strength, backed by a disciplined and effective bowling unit.&nbsp;Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs GT clash in IPL history</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have clashed eight times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB and GT level with four wins each.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rajat-patidar-scripts-history-becomes-fastest-indian-to-achieve-this-milestone-1779520795921">Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone</a><h2>What is the venue for the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1?</h2>The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1.<h2>When will the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1?</h2>The RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-here-to-defend-rajat-patidar-confident-ahead-of-rcb-s-qualifier-1-clash-1779723017243">'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Tim David, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal&nbsp;Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar and Shahrukh Khan

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 26), with the winner earning a direct place in the final. Both sides finished the league stage on 18 points, but RCB claimed the top spot due to their superior net run rate. RCB have continued the momentum from their successful 2025 campaign, delivering consistent performances with a balanced squad under skipper Rajat Patidar. Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, have relied heavily on their top-order batting strength, backed by a disciplined and effective bowling unit. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs GT clash in IPL history Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans have clashed eight times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB and GT level with four wins each. Also Read - Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone What is the venue for the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1? The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. When will the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1? The RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - 'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in India. Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 in India. Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Tim David, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar and Shahrukh Khan

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 timing, squad, H2H & more

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to upstage Chris Gayle and do a Sachin Tendulkar, but in T20s. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has eyes set on the highest individual score in T20s - a record currently with Gayle for his 175 not out for Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2013. Sooryavanshi wants to be the first batter to score a 200 in the cricket's shortest format - just like Sachin did 2010 against South Africa in an ODI in 2010 - becoming the first player to score 200 in 50-over cricket. Currently, Sooryavanshi's highest T20 score is 144 and 103 in IPL. The intensity and speed with which he bats, the day certainly can come sooner than later.<h2>Sooryavnshi sets sight on doing a Tendulkar but in T20s</h2>Speaking to former England batter Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, Sooryavanshi said: "I want to score 200 in T20" after being told that by the ex-England batter that Galye has highest individual score of 175 in T20s. "Yeah, I want to break his record and score 200."The teen prodigy also shared when it is going to happen and said: "If I play 20 overs in any game, I definitely will break that record."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-will-gt-repeat-2022-title-winning-feat-what-data-says-about-two-seasons-1779783037049">IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - Here's what data says</a>The confidence of 15-year-old, who has hit most bowlers including Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026 for a first-ball six.<h2>Sooryavanshi's T20 batting record</h2>The batter has played 32 T20 matches in his career and has scored 1,284 runs at an impressive average of 41 but it is his strike rate of 216 which gets the spotlight. He has also hit four fifties and as many hundreds as well as 103 fours and 115 sixes.In IPL, since making his debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has played 21 matches, scoring 835 runs at an average of touch-below 40 but strike rate of 223. He has scored two hundreds and four fifties in the league with a best of 103 along with 68 fours and 77 sixes.

Sooryavanshi aims to become first batter ever to hit a double hundred in T20s, just like Tendulkar did in ODIs in 2010 and overtake Gayle record of highest indivudal score fo 175 not out.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to upstage Chris Gayle and do a Sachin Tendulkar, but in T20s. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has eyes set on the highest individual score in T20s - a record currently with Gayle for his 175 not out for Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2013. Sooryavanshi wants to be the first batter to score a 200 in the cricket's shortest format - just like Sachin did 2010 against South Africa in an ODI in 2010 - becoming the first player to score 200 in 50-over cricket. Currently, Sooryavanshi's highest T20 score is 144 and 103 in IPL. The intensity and speed with which he bats, the day certainly can come sooner than later. Sooryavnshi sets sight on doing a Tendulkar but in T20s Speaking to former England batter Kevin Pietersen on The Switch, Sooryavanshi said: "I want to score 200 in T20" after being told that by the ex-England batter that Galye has highest individual score of 175 in T20s. "Yeah, I want to break his record and score 200." The teen prodigy also shared when it is going to happen and said: "If I play 20 overs in any game, I definitely will break that record." Also Read - IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - Here's what data says The confidence of 15-year-old, who has hit most bowlers including Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah in IPL 2026 for a first-ball six. Sooryavanshi's T20 batting record The batter has played 32 T20 matches in his career and has scored 1,284 runs at an impressive average of 41 but it is his strike rate of 216 which gets the spotlight. He has also hit four fifties and as many hundreds as well as 103 fours and 115 sixes. In IPL, since making his debut in 2025, Sooryavanshi has played 21 matches, scoring 835 runs at an average of touch-below 40 but strike rate of 223. He has scored two hundreds and four fifties in the league with a best of 103 along with 68 fours and 77 sixes.

Sooryavanshi aims to become first batter ever to hit a double hundred in T20s, just like Tendulkar did in ODIs in 2010 and overtake Gayle record of highest indivudal score fo 175 not out.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, wants to upstage Gayle by doing a Tendulkar in T20s

GT are set to play the qualifier 1 in IPL 2026 against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Dharamsala on Tuesday (May 26). GT have been one of the most consistent IPL teams since their debut in 2022 - the same year when they won their maiden and only IPL trophy. Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier. There's have been many similarities for GT in the ongoing season and the title-winning IPL 2022 season, let's have look at GT's chances to win the second IPL trophy and what is working for them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-here-to-defend-rajat-patidar-confident-ahead-of-rcb-s-qualifier-1-clash-1779723017243">'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash</a><h2>Wins after 14 league matches</h2>In their 2022 title-winning season, Gujarat Titans had already secured a top position by winning 10 out of their 14 matches, building early momentum that allowed them to dominate the league stage comfortably. In the current 2026 campaign, GT have once again maintained a strong mid-season push with nine wins in 14 matches proving their consistency in building early qualification pressure rather than late surges.<h2>Net Run Rate (NRR)</h2>In 2022, GT finished with a healthy positive net run rate of around +0.316, reflecting their ability to win games convincingly rather than narrowly. In the current IPL 2026 season, their NRR trend has improved to +0.695, because of more attacking batting and higher 200+ totals in the league from all teams.<h2>Runs scored</h2>The 2022 side was built on controlled batting, as they scored 2,339 runs in 278.1 overs at a run rate of 8.4. In 2026, the batting approach has become more attacking with 2,558 runs in 270.4 overs at a run rate of 9.4. The overall team totals trending higher in comparison, especially in matches where the top order has fired.<h2>Wickets taken</h2>Bowling has always been GT’s strongest identity. In 2022, they were the second top wicket-taking side with 100 wickets out of 160 available. In the current season, the wicket tally remains strong with 107 wickets in 14 matches so far. GT also gave away 2,216 runs in 273.5 overs at 8.10 in 2022 and in IPL 2026, they have managed to hover around the same data - giving away 2,434 runs in 278 overs at a rate of 8.75.<h2>Top performers</h2>GT built IPL 2022 victory around middle-order with Hardik Pandya and David Miller scoring nearly 500 runs coupled with Shubman Gill's 483 at the top. In 2026, GT has relied heavily on the top order with Gill again scoring 616 runs and building great partnership with Sai Sudharsan who has Orange Cap with 638 runs. Jos Buttler is also chipping in beautifully at number 3 with 469 runs.As for wickets, In IPL 202 GT relied on Mohammed Shami (20) and Rashid Khan (19) for wickets while in IPL 2026, they have Kagiso Rabada (24), Rashid Khan (19) and Mohammed Siraj (17) doing the work for them.

Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier.

GT are set to play the qualifier 1 in IPL 2026 against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Dharamsala on Tuesday (May 26). GT have been one of the most consistent IPL teams since their debut in 2022 - the same year when they won their maiden and only IPL trophy. Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier. There's have been many similarities for GT in the ongoing season and the title-winning IPL 2022 season, let's have look at GT's chances to win the second IPL trophy and what is working for them. Also Read - 'Not here to defend...': Patidar confident ahead of RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash Wins after 14 league matches In their 2022 title-winning season, Gujarat Titans had already secured a top position by winning 10 out of their 14 matches, building early momentum that allowed them to dominate the league stage comfortably. In the current 2026 campaign, GT have once again maintained a strong mid-season push with nine wins in 14 matches proving their consistency in building early qualification pressure rather than late surges. Net Run Rate (NRR) In 2022, GT finished with a healthy positive net run rate of around +0.316, reflecting their ability to win games convincingly rather than narrowly. In the current IPL 2026 season, their NRR trend has improved to +0.695, because of more attacking batting and higher 200+ totals in the league from all teams. Runs scored The 2022 side was built on controlled batting, as they scored 2,339 runs in 278.1 overs at a run rate of 8.4. In 2026, the batting approach has become more attacking with 2,558 runs in 270.4 overs at a run rate of 9.4. The overall team totals trending higher in comparison, especially in matches where the top order has fired. Wickets taken Bowling has always been GT’s strongest identity. In 2022, they were the second top wicket-taking side with 100 wickets out of 160 available. In the current season, the wicket tally remains strong with 107 wickets in 14 matches so far. GT also gave away 2,216 runs in 273.5 overs at 8.10 in 2022 and in IPL 2026, they have managed to hover around the same data - giving away 2,434 runs in 278 overs at a rate of 8.75. Top performers GT built IPL 2022 victory around middle-order with Hardik Pandya and David Miller scoring nearly 500 runs coupled with Shubman Gill's 483 at the top. In 2026, GT has relied heavily on the top order with Gill again scoring 616 runs and building great partnership with Sai Sudharsan who has Orange Cap with 638 runs. Jos Buttler is also chipping in beautifully at number 3 with 469 runs. As for wickets, In IPL 202 GT relied on Mohammed Shami (20) and Rashid Khan (19) for wickets while in IPL 2026, they have Kagiso Rabada (24), Rashid Khan (19) and Mohammed Siraj (17) doing the work for them.

Since 2022, GT have made it to playoffs three more times in four seasons including in IPL 2026. The winner of GT vs RCB will go straight to the final while the lose will face winner of SRH vs RR eliminator in the second qualifier.

IPL 2026 | Will GT repeat 2022 title-winning feat - What data says about two seasons?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal, who is currently out on bail in multiple sexual harassment and exploitation cases, has said that his absence from the IPL 2026 season was a decision taken by the franchise management and not by him personally. He added that, given the choice, he would have preferred to remain with the squad. Dayal also revealed that he continues to stay in regular contact with the team management, particularly batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik.&nbsp;The left-arm pacer is facing two criminal investigations in different states, including allegations under the POCSO Act linked to a minor. One FIR, lodged in Ghaziabad in 2025, accused him of exploiting a woman under the false promise of marriage, while another case filed in Jaipur alleged repeated rape of a minor.&nbsp;Speaking on the Talk With Manvendra Podcast, Dayal said the franchise had neither released him nor named a replacement, which he sees as a sign that the team still considered him as a part of their plans.&nbsp;“They haven’t removed me from the team, and they haven’t even announced a replacement because maybe they still see me as part of the squad," he said on Talk With Manvendra Podcast.&nbsp;“It wasn’t my personal decision to opt out of this season. The statement may become controversial, but decisions are always taken by the authorities… I miss it a lot and feel like I should be there."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-how-millers-denied-single-vs-gt-costed-dc-a-potential-playoff-spot-1779703879494">IPL 2026 | How Miller's denied single vs GT costed DC a potential playoff spot</a>&nbsp;Dayal further stated that he remains in touch with the franchise leadership, including director Mo Bobat and Karthik.&nbsp;“There is communication with the management. Sometimes they call me, sometimes I call them. I speak with the director (Mo Bobat), and I also stay in touch with Dinesh Karthik," he added.&nbsp;The cricketer has been granted interim protection from arrest by both the Allahabad and Rajasthan High Courts while investigations continue. Despite the pending cases, RCB retained him for INR 5 crore following his contribution to the team’s IPL 2025 title-winning campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;The decision attracted criticism, especially since the franchise had an opportunity to release him ahead of the 2026 auction.&nbsp;Earlier this season, RCB removed Dayal from team bus promotional images and later confirmed through a media statement that he would not be part of the squad, while also stating that the franchise continued to support him.&nbsp;RCB ended the IPL 2026 league stage at the top of the points table and are set to play the first Qualifier against GT on Tuesday (May 26).

RCB pacer Yash Dayal, currently out on bail in POCSO and rape cases, said the franchise still sees him as part of their plans and that he remains in regular contact with coach Dinesh Karthik.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Yash Dayal, who is currently out on bail in multiple sexual harassment and exploitation cases, has said that his absence from the IPL 2026 season was a decision taken by the franchise management and not by him personally. He added that, given the choice, he would have preferred to remain with the squad. Dayal also revealed that he continues to stay in regular contact with the team management, particularly batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik. The left-arm pacer is facing two criminal investigations in different states, including allegations under the POCSO Act linked to a minor. One FIR, lodged in Ghaziabad in 2025, accused him of exploiting a woman under the false promise of marriage, while another case filed in Jaipur alleged repeated rape of a minor. Speaking on the Talk With Manvendra Podcast, Dayal said the franchise had neither released him nor named a replacement, which he sees as a sign that the team still considered him as a part of their plans. “They haven’t removed me from the team, and they haven’t even announced a replacement because maybe they still see me as part of the squad," he said on Talk With Manvendra Podcast. “It wasn’t my personal decision to opt out of this season. The statement may become controversial, but decisions are always taken by the authorities… I miss it a lot and feel like I should be there." Also Read - IPL 2026 | How Miller's denied single vs GT costed DC a potential playoff spot Dayal further stated that he remains in touch with the franchise leadership, including director Mo Bobat and Karthik. “There is communication with the management. Sometimes they call me, sometimes I call them. I speak with the director (Mo Bobat), and I also stay in touch with Dinesh Karthik," he added. The cricketer has been granted interim protection from arrest by both the Allahabad and Rajasthan High Courts while investigations continue. Despite the pending cases, RCB retained him for INR 5 crore following his contribution to the team’s IPL 2025 title-winning campaign. The decision attracted criticism, especially since the franchise had an opportunity to release him ahead of the 2026 auction. Earlier this season, RCB removed Dayal from team bus promotional images and later confirmed through a media statement that he would not be part of the squad, while also stating that the franchise continued to support him. RCB ended the IPL 2026 league stage at the top of the points table and are set to play the first Qualifier against GT on Tuesday (May 26).

RCB pacer Yash Dayal, currently out on bail in POCSO and rape cases, said the franchise still sees him as part of their plans and that he remains in regular contact with coach Dinesh Karthik.

'They haven’t removed me': Yash Dayal breaks silence on RCB snub

Delhi Capitals finished IPL 2026 with 14 points from seven wins and as many losses in 14 matches and missed out on spot for playoffs. DC's points were only two short of fourth-placed Rajasthan Royals, which qualified with 16 points. The Axar Patel-led side could have qualified for the playoffs if not for a denied single by David Miller in the earlier matches for the team. DC lost the match by one run against Gujarat Titans (GT) in which Miller refused to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the match and those points have surely came back to haunt the team.<h2>The single which potentially denied DC a playoff spot</h2>Chasing 211, DC needed two runs off the last two balls with Miller on strike. The Protea batter hit the penultimate ball of the match from Prasidh Krishan to deep square leg and he decided not to take a single and sent Kuldeep Yadav back. The single would have a tied the match, giving DC a chance to win the match on the last ball or even super over.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-will-rcb-be-able-to-defend-title-here-s-what-data-says-about-consecutive-trophy-winners-1779695890964">IPL 2026 | Will RCB be able to defend title? Here's what data says</a>On the last ball, Prasidh Krishna bowled a slow bouncer and the batters failed to complete a single run let alone two needed to win and GT went on to win the match by one run - denying a crucial win to DC and much needed two points which eventually may have costed them a playoff spot.<h2>How DC performed in league stage?</h2>DC started the season with two back-to-back wins and then lost two consecutive matches. A single win then came followed by three consecutive losses. A solitary win then came again followed by two losses, leaving DC's chances hanging by a thread. The Capitals, however, won three wins in last three matches but it wasn't enough in the end to take them to playoffs.

DC lost the match by one run against Gujarat Titans (GT) in which Miller refused to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the match and those points have surely came back to haunt the team.

Delhi Capitals finished IPL 2026 with 14 points from seven wins and as many losses in 14 matches and missed out on spot for playoffs. DC's points were only two short of fourth-placed Rajasthan Royals, which qualified with 16 points. The Axar Patel-led side could have qualified for the playoffs if not for a denied single by David Miller in the earlier matches for the team. DC lost the match by one run against Gujarat Titans (GT) in which Miller refused to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the match and those points have surely came back to haunt the team. The single which potentially denied DC a playoff spot Chasing 211, DC needed two runs off the last two balls with Miller on strike. The Protea batter hit the penultimate ball of the match from Prasidh Krishan to deep square leg and he decided not to take a single and sent Kuldeep Yadav back. The single would have a tied the match, giving DC a chance to win the match on the last ball or even super over. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Will RCB be able to defend title? Here's what data says On the last ball, Prasidh Krishna bowled a slow bouncer and the batters failed to complete a single run let alone two needed to win and GT went on to win the match by one run - denying a crucial win to DC and much needed two points which eventually may have costed them a playoff spot. How DC performed in league stage? DC started the season with two back-to-back wins and then lost two consecutive matches. A single win then came followed by three consecutive losses. A solitary win then came again followed by two losses, leaving DC's chances hanging by a thread. The Capitals, however, won three wins in last three matches but it wasn't enough in the end to take them to playoffs.

DC lost the match by one run against Gujarat Titans (GT) in which Miller refused to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the match and those points have surely came back to haunt the team.

IPL 2026 | How Miller's denied single vs GT costed DC a potential playoff spot

The IPL 2026 is in the playoff stage and the four teams remain in contention for a title. The teams which remain in the hunt for the title after 14 games each in the league stage are: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Rajasthan Royals. All four teams have won at least one title each - in fact only one title each. With only the top teams remaining to play the playoffs stage, the race for Orange Cap and Purple Cap has also gotten thinner. The question is - How many times a team has won back-to-back titles and what does it take to do it? Let's look at the data from previous years and try to pick out a winner -<h2>How can Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defend IPL title?</h2>Only two teams in the history of IPL have won consecutive title - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2010 &amp; 2011 and Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2019 &amp; 2020. During their back-to-back title wins, no players from either teams won Orange Cup or Purple Cap. As of now, GT's Said Sudharsan (638 runs) holds the Orange Cap for most runs and Purple Cap for most wicket is held jointly by RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar and GT's Kagiso Rabada with 24 wickets each - a slight disadvantage for RCB from historical set of eyes.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2026-road-to-playoffs-how-rcb-gt-srh-and-rr-entered-top-4-1779683121847">IPL 2026 Road to Playoffs: How RCB, GT, SRH and RR entered top 4</a>During RCB's maiden title win in 2025, however, GT's Sudharsan (759 runs) and Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets) had the Orange Cap ad Purple Cap, respectively. In the ongoing edition, GT again have Orange Cap leader as of now and also the joint Purple Cap leader as well - something which could work in favour of RCB? Only time will tell.<h2>How many times a Purple Cap winner has won IPL?</h2>In the 18-year-long history of IPL, only three times a Purple Cap winner has won the IPL trophy as well and those players are: Sohail Tanvir - Won Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 2008 and Rajasthan Royals won the title. RP Singh - Won Purple Cap with 23 wickets in 2009 and Deccan Chargers won the title. Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Won Purple Cap with 23 wickets in 2016 and SRH won the title.With Bhuvi once again leading the list, jointly though, RCB do have a chance to win the title.<h2>How many times an Orange Cap winner has won the IPL?</h2>Batting surely gets all the attention in the IPL but winning Orange Cap for a team does not guarantee an IPL title. In fact, only two times in the history of the tournament a batter has won both - Orange Cap and IPL title - Robin Uthappa with 660 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014 and Ruturaj Gaikwad with 635 runs for CSK in 2021.As for RCB, Sai Saudharsan was the Orange Cap winner and he is at the top in the ongoing edition as well - another plus for RCB's title hopes.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2010 & 2011 and Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2019 & 2020 are the only two teams to win back-to-back IPL trophies in tournament history.

The IPL 2026 is in the playoff stage and the four teams remain in contention for a title. The teams which remain in the hunt for the title after 14 games each in the league stage are: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Rajasthan Royals. All four teams have won at least one title each - in fact only one title each. With only the top teams remaining to play the playoffs stage, the race for Orange Cap and Purple Cap has also gotten thinner. The question is - How many times a team has won back-to-back titles and what does it take to do it? Let's look at the data from previous years and try to pick out a winner - How can Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defend IPL title? Only two teams in the history of IPL have won consecutive title - Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2010 & 2011 and Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2019 & 2020. During their back-to-back title wins, no players from either teams won Orange Cup or Purple Cap. As of now, GT's Said Sudharsan (638 runs) holds the Orange Cap for most runs and Purple Cap for most wicket is held jointly by RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar and GT's Kagiso Rabada with 24 wickets each - a slight disadvantage for RCB from historical set of eyes. Also Read - IPL 2026 Road to Playoffs: How RCB, GT, SRH and RR entered top 4 During RCB's maiden title win in 2025, however, GT's Sudharsan (759 runs) and Prasidh Krishna (25 wickets) had the Orange Cap ad Purple Cap, respectively. In the ongoing edition, GT again have Orange Cap leader as of now and also the joint Purple Cap leader as well - something which could work in favour of RCB? Only time will tell. How many times a Purple Cap winner has won IPL? In the 18-year-long history of IPL, only three times a Purple Cap winner has won the IPL trophy as well and those players are: Sohail Tanvir - Won Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 2008 and Rajasthan Royals won the title. RP Singh - Won Purple Cap with 23 wickets in 2009 and Deccan Chargers won the title. Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Won Purple Cap with 23 wickets in 2016 and SRH won the title. With Bhuvi once again leading the list, jointly though, RCB do have a chance to win the title. How many times an Orange Cap winner has won the IPL? Batting surely gets all the attention in the IPL but winning Orange Cap for a team does not guarantee an IPL title. In fact, only two times in the history of the tournament a batter has won both - Orange Cap and IPL title - Robin Uthappa with 660 runs for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2014 and Ruturaj Gaikwad with 635 runs for CSK in 2021. As for RCB, Sai Saudharsan was the Orange Cap winner and he is at the top in the ongoing edition as well - another plus for RCB's title hopes.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2010 &amp; 2011 and Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2019 &amp; 2020 are the only two teams to win back-to-back IPL trophies in tournament history.

IPL 2026 | Will RCB be able to defend title? Here's what data says about consecutive trophy winners

RCB, GT, SRH and RR have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs after a thrilling league stage. RCB, GT enter Qualifier 1, while RR face SRH in the Eliminator after sealing the final spot with a crucial win over Mumbai Indians to complete the top four.

RCB, GT, SRH and RR have qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs after a thrilling league stage. RCB, GT enter Qualifier 1, while RR face SRH in the Eliminator after sealing the final spot with a crucial win over Mumbai Indians to complete the top four.

IPL 2026 Road to Playoffs: How RCB, GT, SRH and RR entered top 4

Skipper Riyan Parag found strong backing from Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara after leading RR into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). The RR skipper, who has spent years facing criticism over his performances and consistency, was praised by Sangakkara for handling pressure and expectations despite constant scrutiny. The former Sri Lanka captain admitted he had “seen very few players criticised like Parag” in the IPL while backing the youngster’s growth as both batter and leader this season.<h2>‘Seen very few players criticised like Parag’</h2>Sangakkara did not hold back while defending his captain after RR’s crucial victory over MI in a virtual knockout clash. The RR coach pointed out how Parag has been under the scanner ever since entering the IPL as a teenager and credited him for staying mentally strong despite the pressure surrounding him every season.“I’ve seen very few players criticised like Riyan,” Sangakkara said after the match. “For seven years, every season, there’s been something said about him.”The RR head coach also highlighted Parag’s maturity as captain during high-pressure moments in IPL 2026 and said: "If you look at the calls he makes as captain, the confidence with which he drives himself, almost on one foot sometimes to come and play, there's a huge amount of positivity. I think he's captained exceptionally well. And when he's in that dressing room, he's got the respect of all the players and the staff. That's all you can ask for."<h2>Riyan Parag’s record as RR captain in IPL 2026</h2>Parag’s captaincy stint in IPL 2026 has slowly changed the narrative around him. The Assam batter has led Rajasthan Royals in crucial games while also producing useful performances with the bat under pressure.<h3>As RR captain in IPL 2026:</h3>Matches: 12 Runs: 272 Average: 24.73 Strike Rate: 152.81 Fifties: 2 Wins: 7 Losses: 5 Win percentage: 58.33%While Parag’s numbers may not place him among the tournament’s absolute top run-scorers, his impact has come in pressure situations where RR needed quick momentum shifts. The playoffs qualification could now become a turning point in Parag’s IPL journey. For years, he remained one of the league’s most debated young cricketers. But after Rajasthan’s latest win and Sangakkara’s backing, the 24-year-old finally has a chance to win over both critics and fans.

Riyan Parag led Rajasthan Royals into IPL 2026 playoffs after a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians, earning strong backing from head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who praised his resilience amid years of criticism and his growth as a young captain.

Skipper Riyan Parag found strong backing from Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara after leading RR into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). The RR skipper, who has spent years facing criticism over his performances and consistency, was praised by Sangakkara for handling pressure and expectations despite constant scrutiny. The former Sri Lanka captain admitted he had “seen very few players criticised like Parag” in the IPL while backing the youngster’s growth as both batter and leader this season. ‘Seen very few players criticised like Parag’ Sangakkara did not hold back while defending his captain after RR’s crucial victory over MI in a virtual knockout clash. The RR coach pointed out how Parag has been under the scanner ever since entering the IPL as a teenager and credited him for staying mentally strong despite the pressure surrounding him every season. “I’ve seen very few players criticised like Riyan,” Sangakkara said after the match. “For seven years, every season, there’s been something said about him.” The RR head coach also highlighted Parag’s maturity as captain during high-pressure moments in IPL 2026 and said: "If you look at the calls he makes as captain, the confidence with which he drives himself, almost on one foot sometimes to come and play, there's a huge amount of positivity. I think he's captained exceptionally well. And when he's in that dressing room, he's got the respect of all the players and the staff. That's all you can ask for." Riyan Parag’s record as RR captain in IPL 2026 Parag’s captaincy stint in IPL 2026 has slowly changed the narrative around him. The Assam batter has led Rajasthan Royals in crucial games while also producing useful performances with the bat under pressure. As RR captain in IPL 2026: Matches: 12 Runs: 272 Average: 24.73 Strike Rate: 152.81 Fifties: 2 Wins: 7 Losses: 5 Win percentage: 58.33% While Parag’s numbers may not place him among the tournament’s absolute top run-scorers, his impact has come in pressure situations where RR needed quick momentum shifts. The playoffs qualification could now become a turning point in Parag’s IPL journey. For years, he remained one of the league’s most debated young cricketers. But after Rajasthan’s latest win and Sangakkara’s backing, the 24-year-old finally has a chance to win over both critics and fans.

Riyan Parag led Rajasthan Royals into IPL 2026 playoffs after a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians, earning strong backing from head coach Kumar Sangakkara, who praised his resilience amid years of criticism and his growth as a young captain.

IPL 2026 | 'Every season there's something about him': RR coach Sangakkara backs skipper Parag after playoff qualification

The IPL 2026 league stage ended on Sunday (May 24) with the match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. The fans cheered every moment even though both the teams were already out of the the play off race. In a high-scoring encounter, DC signed off their campaign on a high note, defeating KKR by 40 runs.<h2>KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav shine for DC</h2>After being put into bat first, Delhi Capitals posted a formidable total of 203/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation was laid by KL Rahul, who scored a 30-ball 60. Rahul's innings was punctuated by five boundaries and four towering sixes, providing the necessary impetus at the top. He was well-supported by skipper Axar Patel (39 off 25) and David Miller (28 off 19), while Ashutosh Sharma provided the final flourish with a quick-fire 18 not out to push the score past the 200-run mark.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-playoffs-rcb-set-to-face-gt-in-qualifier-1-srh-meet-rr-in-eliminator-1779635767565">IPL 2026 Playoffs: RCB set to face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator</a>In response, KKR's chase was spearheaded by skipper and veteran Ajinkya Rahane, who rolled back the years with a classy 63 off 39 balls. However, the KKR middle order suffered a collapse, losing their final seven wickets for just 35 runs and were all out for 163 from 128/3 at one stage.Kuldeep Yadav was the primary wrecker-in-chief with a magical spell of 3/29 against his former franchise. Lungi Ngidi also impressed with 3/27, ensuring KKR were bundled out for 163 in 18.4 overs in a chase of 204.<h2>Key Highlights from DC vs KKR Match:</h2>Best Batter: KL Rahul’s 60 off 30 balls set the tone for DC’s massive total.Spin Magic: Kuldeep Yadav’s three-wicket haul, including the crucial wicket of Rahane, broke the back of the KKR chase.Rahane’s Resistance: Ajinkya Rahane was the lone warrior for KKR, scoring a half-century at a strike rate of over 160.Bowling Excellence: Lungi Ngidi (3 wickets) and Mitchell Starc (2 wickets) complemented Kuldeep perfectly to dismantle the KKR lower order.The Collapse: KKR went from a comfortable 128/3 to 163 all out, a collapse that defined the second half of the match.With this win, Delhi Capitals moved up the table to finish their season on the sixth spot with 14 points from seven wins and as many losses in 14 games. KKR, meanwhile, ended their disappointing campaign at the 7th spot in the IPL 2026 standings with 13 points from six wins and seven losses and one no result in 14 matches.

DC signed off IPL 2026 with a 40-run win over KKR. KL Rahul’s 60 and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul powered Delhi to 203, while Rahane’s 63 wasn’t enough for Kolkata in their final game as they were bowled out for 163.

The IPL 2026 league stage ended on Sunday (May 24) with the match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens. The fans cheered every moment even though both the teams were already out of the the play off race. In a high-scoring encounter, DC signed off their campaign on a high note, defeating KKR by 40 runs. KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav shine for DC After being put into bat first, Delhi Capitals posted a formidable total of 203/5 in their allotted 20 overs. The foundation was laid by KL Rahul, who scored a 30-ball 60. Rahul's innings was punctuated by five boundaries and four towering sixes, providing the necessary impetus at the top. He was well-supported by skipper Axar Patel (39 off 25) and David Miller (28 off 19), while Ashutosh Sharma provided the final flourish with a quick-fire 18 not out to push the score past the 200-run mark. Also Read - IPL 2026 Playoffs: RCB set to face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator In response, KKR's chase was spearheaded by skipper and veteran Ajinkya Rahane, who rolled back the years with a classy 63 off 39 balls. However, the KKR middle order suffered a collapse, losing their final seven wickets for just 35 runs and were all out for 163 from 128/3 at one stage. Kuldeep Yadav was the primary wrecker-in-chief with a magical spell of 3/29 against his former franchise. Lungi Ngidi also impressed with 3/27, ensuring KKR were bundled out for 163 in 18.4 overs in a chase of 204. Key Highlights from DC vs KKR Match: Best Batter: KL Rahul’s 60 off 30 balls set the tone for DC’s massive total. Spin Magic: Kuldeep Yadav’s three-wicket haul, including the crucial wicket of Rahane, broke the back of the KKR chase. Rahane’s Resistance: Ajinkya Rahane was the lone warrior for KKR, scoring a half-century at a strike rate of over 160. Bowling Excellence: Lungi Ngidi (3 wickets) and Mitchell Starc (2 wickets) complemented Kuldeep perfectly to dismantle the KKR lower order. The Collapse: KKR went from a comfortable 128/3 to 163 all out, a collapse that defined the second half of the match. With this win, Delhi Capitals moved up the table to finish their season on the sixth spot with 14 points from seven wins and as many losses in 14 games. KKR, meanwhile, ended their disappointing campaign at the 7th spot in the IPL 2026 standings with 13 points from six wins and seven losses and one no result in 14 matches.

DC signed off IPL 2026 with a 40-run win over KKR. KL Rahul’s 60 and Kuldeep Yadav’s 3-wicket haul powered Delhi to 203, while Rahane’s 63 wasn’t enough for Kolkata in their final game as they were bowled out for 163.

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Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2026 campaign on a winning note with a convincing 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday (May 24), however, both teams were already out of playoff contention following Rajasthan Royals’ win over Mumbai Indians earlier in the day. Batting first, DC posted a strong total of 203/5 in 20 overs. Their openers got off to a brisk start as KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel added 40 runs for the opening wicket before Porel departed for 22 off 18 balls to Saurabh Dubey.&nbsp;Youngster Sahil Parakh chipped in with 24 off 17 before Sunil Narine ended his stay at the crease.&nbsp;Rahul steadied the innings and brought up his fifty while sharing a crucial partnership with captain Axar Patel as DC crossed the 100-run mark. Rahul’s entertaining knock of 60 from 30 balls ended when he was dismissed by Anukul Roy, while Axar continued the momentum with a valuable 39 before falling to Varun Chakravarthy.&nbsp;David Miller then added quick runs with a 28-run cameo, while Ashutosh Sharma remained unbeaten on 18 to help Delhi Capitals finish with a challenging target of 204 for KKR.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-playoffs-rcb-set-to-face-gt-in-qualifier-1-srh-meet-rr-in-eliminator-1779635767565">IPL 2026 Playoffs: RCB set to face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator</a>&nbsp;In reply, KKR began positively as Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen stitched together a 43-run opening stand, Allen scored 20 off 13 before Ngidi provided the breakthrough. Manish Pandey contributed 25, while Rahane continued to lead the chase and completed a half-century.&nbsp;Ngidi struck again to remove Pandey and Kuldeep Yadav turned the game in DC’s favour by dismissing Cameron Green. Rahane’s fighting 63 off 39 balls came to an end by Kuldeep, who then removed Rinku Singh for a golden duck on the very next delivery.&nbsp;Axar Patel chipped in with the wicket of Tejaswi Singh, while Rovman Powell’s 29 off 21 offered short resistance for his team. Mitchell Starc also joined the wicket-taking group, dismissing Anukul Roy and Kartik Tyagi.&nbsp;&nbsp;In the end, Ngidi wrapped up the innings by removing Varun Chakravarthy as KKR were bowled out for 163.

A brilliant fifty from KL Rahul guided DC to 203/5, while Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi claimed three wickets each as KKR were bundled out for 163.

Delhi Capitals ended their IPL 2026 campaign on a winning note with a convincing 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday (May 24), however, both teams were already out of playoff contention following Rajasthan Royals’ win over Mumbai Indians earlier in the day. Batting first, DC posted a strong total of 203/5 in 20 overs. Their openers got off to a brisk start as KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel added 40 runs for the opening wicket before Porel departed for 22 off 18 balls to Saurabh Dubey. Youngster Sahil Parakh chipped in with 24 off 17 before Sunil Narine ended his stay at the crease. Rahul steadied the innings and brought up his fifty while sharing a crucial partnership with captain Axar Patel as DC crossed the 100-run mark. Rahul’s entertaining knock of 60 from 30 balls ended when he was dismissed by Anukul Roy, while Axar continued the momentum with a valuable 39 before falling to Varun Chakravarthy. David Miller then added quick runs with a 28-run cameo, while Ashutosh Sharma remained unbeaten on 18 to help Delhi Capitals finish with a challenging target of 204 for KKR. Also Read - IPL 2026 Playoffs: RCB set to face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator In reply, KKR began positively as Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen stitched together a 43-run opening stand, Allen scored 20 off 13 before Ngidi provided the breakthrough. Manish Pandey contributed 25, while Rahane continued to lead the chase and completed a half-century. Ngidi struck again to remove Pandey and Kuldeep Yadav turned the game in DC’s favour by dismissing Cameron Green. Rahane’s fighting 63 off 39 balls came to an end by Kuldeep, who then removed Rinku Singh for a golden duck on the very next delivery. Axar Patel chipped in with the wicket of Tejaswi Singh, while Rovman Powell’s 29 off 21 offered short resistance for his team. Mitchell Starc also joined the wicket-taking group, dismissing Anukul Roy and Kartik Tyagi. In the end, Ngidi wrapped up the innings by removing Varun Chakravarthy as KKR were bowled out for 163.

A brilliant fifty from KL Rahul guided DC to 203/5, while Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi claimed three wickets each as KKR were bundled out for 163.

IPL 2026: DC end season on high with dominant 40-run win over KKR

The IPL 2026 playoff line-up was finalised on Sunday (May 24) after Rajasthan Royals secured a convincing 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, clinching the last remaining spot in the top four. The battle for the fourth playoff position had intensified in recent days, with Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings all in contention.&nbsp;&nbsp;While defeats for Kolkata and Rajasthan would have handed Punjab Kings the qualification advantage, but Royals removed all uncertainty with a dominant display. Their emphatic win not only confirmed their own qualification but also ended the campaigns of PBKS and KKR.&nbsp;&nbsp;RR now joins the three already-qualified teams in the IPL 2026 knockout stage, concluding a tense mid-table battle for the final berth.<h3>IPL 2026 playoff schedule</h3>The playoffs will get underway on May 26 in Dharamsala with Qualifier 1 between table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru and second-placed Gujarat Titans. The winner will secure a direct entry into the final, while the losing team will receive another opportunity to reach the title clash.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rajasthan-royals-clinch-final-playoff-spot-pbks-and-kkr-eliminated-1779630604300">IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals clinch final playoff spot, PBKS and KKR eliminated</a>&nbsp;The Eliminator will take place on May 27 in Mullanpur, where third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals, who ended the league stage in fourth position. The losing side will be eliminated, while the winner will move on to face the loser of Qualifier 1.&nbsp;Qualifier 2 is scheduled for May 29 in Mullanpur and will feature the Eliminator winner against the team that loses Qualifier 1. The victorious side from that contest will advance to the final in Ahmedabad on May 31.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-pathirana-ruled-out-kkr-sign-luvnith-sisodia-as-replacement-1779623184637">IPL 2026: Pathirana ruled out, KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement</a><h3>MI vs RR&nbsp;</h3>Rajasthan Royals booked their playoff berth with an impressive all-round performance against Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 205/8 in their 20 overs, with Dhruv Jurel leading the scoring with 38 off 26 balls, while Jofra Archer provided late fireworks with a quick 32 from 15 deliveries.&nbsp;In reply, Mumbai Indians managed 175/9 despite a fighting 60 from Suryakumar Yadav and useful contributions from Will Jacks (33) and Hardik Pandya (34).&nbsp;Jofra Archer starred with the ball for Rajasthan Royals, returning impressive figures of 3/17 in four overs. Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja also contributed with two wickets each.

Rajasthan Royals secured the final IPL 2026 playoff berth with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians and will now take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

The IPL 2026 playoff line-up was finalised on Sunday (May 24) after Rajasthan Royals secured a convincing 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, clinching the last remaining spot in the top four. The battle for the fourth playoff position had intensified in recent days, with Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings all in contention. While defeats for Kolkata and Rajasthan would have handed Punjab Kings the qualification advantage, but Royals removed all uncertainty with a dominant display. Their emphatic win not only confirmed their own qualification but also ended the campaigns of PBKS and KKR. RR now joins the three already-qualified teams in the IPL 2026 knockout stage, concluding a tense mid-table battle for the final berth. IPL 2026 playoff schedule The playoffs will get underway on May 26 in Dharamsala with Qualifier 1 between table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru and second-placed Gujarat Titans. The winner will secure a direct entry into the final, while the losing team will receive another opportunity to reach the title clash. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals clinch final playoff spot, PBKS and KKR eliminated The Eliminator will take place on May 27 in Mullanpur, where third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals, who ended the league stage in fourth position. The losing side will be eliminated, while the winner will move on to face the loser of Qualifier 1. Qualifier 2 is scheduled for May 29 in Mullanpur and will feature the Eliminator winner against the team that loses Qualifier 1. The victorious side from that contest will advance to the final in Ahmedabad on May 31. Also Read - IPL 2026: Pathirana ruled out, KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement MI vs RR Rajasthan Royals booked their playoff berth with an impressive all-round performance against Mumbai Indians. Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 205/8 in their 20 overs, with Dhruv Jurel leading the scoring with 38 off 26 balls, while Jofra Archer provided late fireworks with a quick 32 from 15 deliveries. In reply, Mumbai Indians managed 175/9 despite a fighting 60 from Suryakumar Yadav and useful contributions from Will Jacks (33) and Hardik Pandya (34). Jofra Archer starred with the ball for Rajasthan Royals, returning impressive figures of 3/17 in four overs. Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja also contributed with two wickets each.

Rajasthan Royals secured the final IPL 2026 playoff berth with a 30-run win over Mumbai Indians and will now take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

IPL 2026 Playoffs: RCB set to face GT in Qualifier 1, SRH meet RR in Eliminator

Rajasthan Royals secured the fourth and final playoff spot in IPL 2026 with a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 24), ending the qualification hopes of Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. The win took RR to 16 points from 14 matches, moving them ahead of Punjab Kings, who finished with 15 points. Kolkata Knight Riders, who play Delhi Capitals later on Sunday, can also only reach a maximum of 15 points.&nbsp;Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field. Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 205/8 in their 20 overs, with Dhruv Jurel leading the scoring with 38 off 26 balls. Jofra Archer provided late fireworks with a quick 32 from 15 deliveries, while Dasun Shanaka (29) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (27) chipped in with valuable contributions.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-pathirana-ruled-out-kkr-sign-luvnith-sisodia-as-replacement-1779623184637">IPL 2026: Pathirana ruled out, KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement</a>&nbsp;For Mumbai Indians, Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur claimed two wickets each, conceding 43 and 41 runs respectively. Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch and AM Ghazanfar picked up a wicket apiece.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-iran-shift-training-camp-from-us-to-mexico-ahead-of-kickoff-1779613999747">FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran shift training camp from US to Mexico ahead of kickoff</a>&nbsp;In reply, MI were restricted to 175/9 and fell 30 runs short of the target. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with 60 off 42 balls, including four sixes and three boundaries. Will Jacks (33) and Hardik Pandya (34) got starts but failed to take the side over the line.&nbsp;Jofra Archer starred with the ball for Rajasthan Royals, returning impressive figures of 3/17 in four overs. Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja also contributed with two wickets each.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals will now take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on May 27 in New Chandigarh.

Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs to move to 16 points from 14 matches, surpassing PBKS’ total of 15 points. Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, can finish with a maximum of only 15 points.

Rajasthan Royals secured the fourth and final playoff spot in IPL 2026 with a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 24), ending the qualification hopes of Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. The win took RR to 16 points from 14 matches, moving them ahead of Punjab Kings, who finished with 15 points. Kolkata Knight Riders, who play Delhi Capitals later on Sunday, can also only reach a maximum of 15 points. Earlier in the match, Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field. Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a competitive 205/8 in their 20 overs, with Dhruv Jurel leading the scoring with 38 off 26 balls. Jofra Archer provided late fireworks with a quick 32 from 15 deliveries, while Dasun Shanaka (29) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (27) chipped in with valuable contributions. Also Read - IPL 2026: Pathirana ruled out, KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement For Mumbai Indians, Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur claimed two wickets each, conceding 43 and 41 runs respectively. Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch and AM Ghazanfar picked up a wicket apiece. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran shift training camp from US to Mexico ahead of kickoff In reply, MI were restricted to 175/9 and fell 30 runs short of the target. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with 60 off 42 balls, including four sixes and three boundaries. Will Jacks (33) and Hardik Pandya (34) got starts but failed to take the side over the line. Jofra Archer starred with the ball for Rajasthan Royals, returning impressive figures of 3/17 in four overs. Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja also contributed with two wickets each. Rajasthan Royals will now take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on May 27 in New Chandigarh.

Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs to move to 16 points from 14 matches, surpassing PBKS’ total of 15 points. Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, can finish with a maximum of only 15 points.

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals clinch final playoff spot, PBKS and KKR eliminated

Kolkata Knight Riders have brought in Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The Sri Lankan fast bowler, who was signed by KKR for INR 18 crore, has been sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury. He had earlier missed the start of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury sustained during the T20 World Cup, although he later returned to make his debut for the franchise, but another injury setback has now ended his season.&nbsp;In an official media advisory, the franchise confirmed that Sisodia would replace the injured Pathirana for the rest of the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have picked Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Matheesha Pathirana, a right-arm pacer, is ruled out of the season due to a hamstring injury. Sisodia, a wicketkeeper-batter, was previously a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and KKR in the IPL. Sisodia, who represents Karnataka in Domestic Cricket, has played 15 T20S and has 124 runs against his name from the same. He will join KKR for INR 30 Lakh," as per a Media Advisory.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-jasprit-bumrah-is-not-playing-for-mi-vs-rajasthan-royals-1779616624869">IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals?</a>&nbsp;Sisodia, a wicketkeeper-batter from Karnataka, returns to the KKR setup after previously being associated with both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and KKR in the IPL. The youngster has featured in 15 T20 matches so far, scoring 124 runs and has now been signed by Kolkata for INR 30 lakh.

Kolkata Knight Riders have signed wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for injured Sri Lankan pacer Pathirana, who has been ruled out of the IPL with a hamstring injury.

Kolkata Knight Riders have brought in Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The Sri Lankan fast bowler, who was signed by KKR for INR 18 crore, has been sidelined after suffering a hamstring injury. He had earlier missed the start of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury sustained during the T20 World Cup, although he later returned to make his debut for the franchise, but another injury setback has now ended his season. In an official media advisory, the franchise confirmed that Sisodia would replace the injured Pathirana for the rest of the tournament. "Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have picked Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Matheesha Pathirana, a right-arm pacer, is ruled out of the season due to a hamstring injury. Sisodia, a wicketkeeper-batter, was previously a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and KKR in the IPL. Sisodia, who represents Karnataka in Domestic Cricket, has played 15 T20S and has 124 runs against his name from the same. He will join KKR for INR 30 Lakh," as per a Media Advisory. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals? Sisodia, a wicketkeeper-batter from Karnataka, returns to the KKR setup after previously being associated with both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and KKR in the IPL. The youngster has featured in 15 T20 matches so far, scoring 124 runs and has now been signed by Kolkata for INR 30 lakh.

Kolkata Knight Riders have signed wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for injured Sri Lankan pacer Pathirana, who has been ruled out of the IPL with a hamstring injury.

IPL 2026: Pathirana ruled out, KKR sign Luvnith Sisodia as replacement

After Punjab Kings’ crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, assistant coach Brad Haddin praised captain Shreyas Iyer for stepping up when the team needed him most. The result keeps Punjab playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis.&nbsp;Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over.&nbsp;Speaking after the match, Haddin said Iyer looked determined to take responsibility in a high-pressure encounter.&nbsp;“In these matches, you want your best players to stand up. These are the matches where everything is on the line. For the last couple of days, the captain had that look in his eye. He wanted to be the one who made the difference and turned things around, and he gave us an opportunity to play in the finals. You got a long way to see a better inning and a better captain's knock than that,” Haddin said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-jasprit-bumrah-is-not-playing-for-mi-vs-rajasthan-royals-1779616624869">IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals?</a>&nbsp;He further added, "He wanted to be the one to make the difference, and that is what you want from your leaders, whether it's for IPL or for your country. You want your leaders owning those big moments, and that is what he did."&nbsp;Haddin also applauded the team’s overall effort, pointing out that the bowlers created early pressure by striking in the powerplay. He singled out Azmatullah Omarzai for his contribution with the ball and praised both Prabhsimran and Iyer for steering the chase confidently.&nbsp;"If you have a look through the whole game, we did well to get wickets to start. It is important to get wickets up front in power play. I thought our bowlers did a really good job there. Azmatullah did a really good job. And then Prabh and the captain with the bat were outstanding. Prabh took a smart stumping. As an ex-keeper, I was proud of him there, but he set up the inning beautifully," the assistant coach noted.&nbsp;With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points, with their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the final league clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points and their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. 

After Punjab Kings’ crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, assistant coach Brad Haddin praised captain Shreyas Iyer for stepping up when the team needed him most. The result keeps Punjab playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis. Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over. Speaking after the match, Haddin said Iyer looked determined to take responsibility in a high-pressure encounter. “In these matches, you want your best players to stand up. These are the matches where everything is on the line. For the last couple of days, the captain had that look in his eye. He wanted to be the one who made the difference and turned things around, and he gave us an opportunity to play in the finals. You got a long way to see a better inning and a better captain's knock than that,” Haddin said. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals? He further added, "He wanted to be the one to make the difference, and that is what you want from your leaders, whether it's for IPL or for your country. You want your leaders owning those big moments, and that is what he did." Haddin also applauded the team’s overall effort, pointing out that the bowlers created early pressure by striking in the powerplay. He singled out Azmatullah Omarzai for his contribution with the ball and praised both Prabhsimran and Iyer for steering the chase confidently. "If you have a look through the whole game, we did well to get wickets to start. It is important to get wickets up front in power play. I thought our bowlers did a really good job there. Azmatullah did a really good job. And then Prabh and the captain with the bat were outstanding. Prabh took a smart stumping. As an ex-keeper, I was proud of him there, but he set up the inning beautifully," the assistant coach noted. With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points, with their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the final league clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. With inputs from agencies

With this final league stage victory, Punjab Kings have climbed to the fourth spot on the points table with 15 points and their playoff qualification now hinging entirely on the clash between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

'Iyer wanted to be one who made the difference': PBKS coach hails skipper after win over LSG

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was left out of Mumbai Indians’s final league-stage fixture of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). At the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya confirmed that Bumrah had been rested for the match, while Deepak Chahar returned to the side. After winning the toss, Pandya chose to bowl first and briefly stated, “Jassi is resting and Deepak comes in.”&nbsp;Despite being Mumbai Indians’ all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history, Bumrah had a disappointing campaign this season, as he managed to claim only four wickets in 13 matches during IPL 2026.&nbsp;Bumrah was also rested from India’s ODI and Test squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan as part of workload management. He is expected to make his return in the white-ball series against England later this year.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-video-lucknow-police-take-swift-action-after-fans-harass-cheerleaders-during-lsg-pbks-match-1779612124188">WATCH | Lucknow police take swift action after fans harass cheerleaders during LSG-PBKS match</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur made his return to Mumbai’s playing XI. He had been left out of the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders, even after his impressive four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala earlier this month.&nbsp;Veteran opener Rohit Sharma was listed among the impact substitutes and is expected to open the batting for MI during the chase.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-playoff-qualification-scenarios-how-can-pbks-rr-kkr-qualify-for-top-four-1779606647681">Playoff Qualification Scenarios: How can PBKS, RR, or KKR qualify for top four?</a>&nbsp;On the other side, Rajasthan Royals made three changes to their lineup for the crucial encounter. Riyan Parag returned to the side and also resumed captaincy duties.&nbsp;&nbsp;Playing XIs&nbsp;Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar and Raghu Sharma&nbsp;Impact subs: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Krish Bhagat and Trent Boult&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja and Brijesh Sharma&nbsp;Impact subs: Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande

Jasprit Bumrah had a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, managing only four wickets in 13 matches and finishing with a bowling average of 102.5.

Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah was left out of Mumbai Indians’s final league-stage fixture of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). At the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya confirmed that Bumrah had been rested for the match, while Deepak Chahar returned to the side. After winning the toss, Pandya chose to bowl first and briefly stated, “Jassi is resting and Deepak comes in.” Despite being Mumbai Indians’ all-time leading wicket-taker in IPL history, Bumrah had a disappointing campaign this season, as he managed to claim only four wickets in 13 matches during IPL 2026. Bumrah was also rested from India’s ODI and Test squads for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan as part of workload management. He is expected to make his return in the white-ball series against England later this year. Also Read - WATCH | Lucknow police take swift action after fans harass cheerleaders during LSG-PBKS match Meanwhile, Shardul Thakur made his return to Mumbai’s playing XI. He had been left out of the previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders, even after his impressive four-wicket haul against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala earlier this month. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma was listed among the impact substitutes and is expected to open the batting for MI during the chase. Also Read - Playoff Qualification Scenarios: How can PBKS, RR, or KKR qualify for top four? On the other side, Rajasthan Royals made three changes to their lineup for the crucial encounter. Riyan Parag returned to the side and also resumed captaincy duties. Playing XIs Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, AM Ghazanfar and Raghu Sharma Impact subs: Rohit Sharma, Mayank Rawat, Robin Minz, Krish Bhagat and Trent Boult Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja and Brijesh Sharma Impact subs: Ravindra Jadeja, Sushant Mishra, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande

Jasprit Bumrah had a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, managing only four wickets in 13 matches and finishing with a bowling average of 102.5.

IPL 2026: Why Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for MI vs Rajasthan Royals?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) returned to winning ways in style, ending a run of six straight losses with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (May 23). The result keeps their playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over.&nbsp;The win took Punjab Kings to 15 points from 14 league matches and lifted them back to fourth place in the standings.&nbsp;However, their playoff hopes now depend on other results, as Rajasthan Royals, currently on 14 points, will face Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 24) and a victory for RR would take them to 16 points and secure the final playoff berth.&nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders, who have 13 points, will play Delhi Capitals later in the day, are also still in contention if Rajasthan lose to Mumbai. In that scenario, PBKS and KKR could both finish on 15 points, making net run rate decisive in the race for the last knockout spot.&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/delhi-high-court-clears-wrestler-vinesh-phogat-for-asian-games-selection-trials-1779540834482">Delhi High Court clears wrestler Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games selection trials</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the match, useful contributions from Josh Inglis (72), Ayush Badoni (43) and Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 37 guided LSG to a competitive 196/6 in their 20 overs.&nbsp;Punjab Kings endured a shaky start to their chase of 197 as Mohammed Shami made an instant impact on his return, dismissing Priyansh Arya with the very first ball before trapping Cooper Connolly with a sharp swinging delivery.&nbsp;PBKS, however, bounced back through skipper Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, who steady the innings and their aggressive approach helped Punjab recover to 65/2 at the end of the PowerPlay.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-weighs-major-rule-change-on-red-to-pink-ball-switch-in-tests-reports-1779531971965">ICC weighs major rule change on red to pink ball switch in Tests: Reports</a>&nbsp;Prabhsimran kept the scoreboard moving with confident strokeplay and reached his half-century in just 28 deliveries, including a 14-run over against Mohsin Khan. He then stitched together a 100-run stand with Shreyas in only 59 balls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shreyas also brought up his sixth fifty of the season, all of them coming in run chases. Although Arjun Tendulkar, making his debut for LSG, eventually dismissed Prabhsimran, the PBKS captain carried on the charge and completed his century off the final ball of the chase to seal a comfortable victory for his side.

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 101, following Prabhsimran Singh’s brisk 69, powered PBKS to a successful chase of 197 with two overs remaining as they climbed to fourth place in the standings.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) returned to winning ways in style, ending a run of six straight losses with a commanding seven-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium on Saturday (May 23). The result keeps their playoff hopes alive and puts them in a strong position heading into the final phase of the tournament. The win was built on a strong all-round effort, as Marco Jansen and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets apiece to keep LSG to 196/6, despite a fighting 72 off 44 balls from Josh Inglis. Chasing the target, Prabhsimran Singh provided early momentum with a fluent 69 from just 39 deliveries before captain Shreyas Iyer took complete control and smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls, his first IPL hundred, as Punjab sealed the chase comfortably before the 19th over. The win took Punjab Kings to 15 points from 14 league matches and lifted them back to fourth place in the standings. However, their playoff hopes now depend on other results, as Rajasthan Royals, currently on 14 points, will face Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 24) and a victory for RR would take them to 16 points and secure the final playoff berth. Kolkata Knight Riders, who have 13 points, will play Delhi Capitals later in the day, are also still in contention if Rajasthan lose to Mumbai. In that scenario, PBKS and KKR could both finish on 15 points, making net run rate decisive in the race for the last knockout spot. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have already qualified for the playoffs. Also Read - Delhi High Court clears wrestler Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games selection trials Earlier in the match, useful contributions from Josh Inglis (72), Ayush Badoni (43) and Abdul Samad’s unbeaten 37 guided LSG to a competitive 196/6 in their 20 overs. Punjab Kings endured a shaky start to their chase of 197 as Mohammed Shami made an instant impact on his return, dismissing Priyansh Arya with the very first ball before trapping Cooper Connolly with a sharp swinging delivery. PBKS, however, bounced back through skipper Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, who steady the innings and their aggressive approach helped Punjab recover to 65/2 at the end of the PowerPlay. Also Read - ICC weighs major rule change on red to pink ball switch in Tests: Reports Prabhsimran kept the scoreboard moving with confident strokeplay and reached his half-century in just 28 deliveries, including a 14-run over against Mohsin Khan. He then stitched together a 100-run stand with Shreyas in only 59 balls. Shreyas also brought up his sixth fifty of the season, all of them coming in run chases. Although Arjun Tendulkar, making his debut for LSG, eventually dismissed Prabhsimran, the PBKS captain carried on the charge and completed his century off the final ball of the chase to seal a comfortable victory for his side.

Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 101, following Prabhsimran Singh’s brisk 69, powered PBKS to a successful chase of 197 with two overs remaining as they climbed to fourth place in the standings.

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer’s century keeps PBKS’ playoff hopes alive with win over LSG

Mumbai Indians will host Rajasthan Royals in match 69 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). Rajasthan Royals have played 13 matches so far, winning seven and losing six and are currently fourth on the points table with 14 points. Mumbai Indians have also played 13 matches, winning four and losing nine and are placed ninth in the standings. Rajasthan will look to maintain their winning momentum, while Mumbai aim to bounce back with a victory. The match is crucial for RR as they need a convincing win to secure the fourth and final spot in the playoffs.&nbsp;Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.&nbsp;<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the MI vs RR clash in IPL history</h2>Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have clashed 32 times in the Indian Premier League, with MI winning 16 matches and RR claiming victory in 15 encounters. One match ended without a result.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rajat-patidar-scripts-history-becomes-fastest-indian-to-achieve-this-milestone-1779520795921">Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone</a><h2>What is the venue for the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69?</h2>The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will be the venue for the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69.<h2>When will the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69?</h2>The MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-virat-kohli-snubs-handshake-with-travis-head-moment-goes-viral-watch-1779519114549">IPL 2026: Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar and Raghu Sharma&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Kuldeep Sen and Brijesh Sharma

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

Mumbai Indians will host Rajasthan Royals in match 69 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (May 24). Rajasthan Royals have played 13 matches so far, winning seven and losing six and are currently fourth on the points table with 14 points. Mumbai Indians have also played 13 matches, winning four and losing nine and are placed ninth in the standings. Rajasthan will look to maintain their winning momentum, while Mumbai aim to bounce back with a victory. The match is crucial for RR as they need a convincing win to secure the fourth and final spot in the playoffs. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the MI vs RR clash in IPL history Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals have clashed 32 times in the Indian Premier League, with MI winning 16 matches and RR claiming victory in 15 encounters. One match ended without a result. Also Read - Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone What is the venue for the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69? The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will be the venue for the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69. When will the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69? The MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69 will start at 3:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 3:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL 2026: Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH Which channel will broadcast the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69 in India. Which platform will live-stream the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the MI vs RR IPL 2026 Match No.69 in India. Squads Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar and Raghu Sharma Rajasthan Royals: Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Riyan Parag (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao Perala, Adam Milne, Dasun Shanaka, Shubham Dubey, Vignesh Puthur, Kuldeep Sen and Brijesh Sharma

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

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about MI vs RR match no 69 timing, squad, H2H & more

Lucknow Super Giants have reportedly been dealt a major setback ahead of their IPL 2026 home clash against Punjab Kings, as star Australian batter Mitchell Marsh is set to miss the encounter. While the match is a dead rubber for LSG, who are already out of playoff contention, Punjab Kings must secure a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive.&nbsp;As per reports from ESPNcricinfo, Marsh will not be available for the fixture, although the exact reason for his absence has not been disclosed. The 34-year-old has been one of the few positives for LSG in an otherwise disappointing campaign, as the franchise has again failed to make it to the playoffs.&nbsp;Marsh has amassed 563 runs in 13 innings, including two hundreds and three fifties, making him LSG’s highest run-scorer this season. Captain Rishabh Pant is the franchise’s next-best batter with 286 runs from 12 innings, almost half of Marsh’s tally.&nbsp;Now, with Aiden Markram and Matthew Breetzke also unavailable, LSG are expected to reshuffle their opening combination against Punjab Kings. The likely candidates to replace Marsh at the top include skipper Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rajat-patidar-scripts-history-becomes-fastest-indian-to-achieve-this-milestone-1779520795921">IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone</a>&nbsp;Pant appears to be the leading option despite having opened in only six IPL innings, where he has scored 132 runs, including a highest score of 69. His most recent outing as an opener for LSG came against Delhi Capitals on 1 Apr, 2026, where he managed just seven runs. Prior to that, he scored 21 against Gujarat Titans in Lucknow during the 2025 season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-virat-kohli-snubs-handshake-with-travis-head-moment-goes-viral-watch-1779519114549">IPL 2026: Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH</a>&nbsp;Badoni is another alternative under consideration, although his record as an opener has been modest. In three innings at the top, he has scored only 39 runs and his last appearance in the role came against Rajasthan Royals, where he was dismissed for a duck, while he scored 35 against Punjab Kings on Apr 19.&nbsp;Nicholas Pooran, meanwhile, has never opened the batting in the IPL, making his promotion a potentially bold move if LSG choose to go in that direction.

Mitchell Marsh will be unavailable for the clash against PBKS, forcing LSG to look for a new opening partner for Josh Inglis in the upcoming IPL 2026 match.

Lucknow Super Giants have reportedly been dealt a major setback ahead of their IPL 2026 home clash against Punjab Kings, as star Australian batter Mitchell Marsh is set to miss the encounter. While the match is a dead rubber for LSG, who are already out of playoff contention, Punjab Kings must secure a victory to keep their qualification hopes alive. As per reports from ESPNcricinfo, Marsh will not be available for the fixture, although the exact reason for his absence has not been disclosed. The 34-year-old has been one of the few positives for LSG in an otherwise disappointing campaign, as the franchise has again failed to make it to the playoffs. Marsh has amassed 563 runs in 13 innings, including two hundreds and three fifties, making him LSG’s highest run-scorer this season. Captain Rishabh Pant is the franchise’s next-best batter with 286 runs from 12 innings, almost half of Marsh’s tally. Now, with Aiden Markram and Matthew Breetzke also unavailable, LSG are expected to reshuffle their opening combination against Punjab Kings. The likely candidates to replace Marsh at the top include skipper Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran. Also Read - IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone Pant appears to be the leading option despite having opened in only six IPL innings, where he has scored 132 runs, including a highest score of 69. His most recent outing as an opener for LSG came against Delhi Capitals on 1 Apr, 2026, where he managed just seven runs. Prior to that, he scored 21 against Gujarat Titans in Lucknow during the 2025 season. Also Read - IPL 2026: Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH Badoni is another alternative under consideration, although his record as an opener has been modest. In three innings at the top, he has scored only 39 runs and his last appearance in the role came against Rajasthan Royals, where he was dismissed for a duck, while he scored 35 against Punjab Kings on Apr 19. Nicholas Pooran, meanwhile, has never opened the batting in the IPL, making his promotion a potentially bold move if LSG choose to go in that direction.

Mitchell Marsh will be unavailable for the clash against PBKS, forcing LSG to look for a new opening partner for Josh Inglis in the upcoming IPL 2026 match.

IPL 2026: Big blow for LSG as star batter set to miss PBKS clash

Rajat Patidar delivered a fighting knock of 56 off 39 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday (May 22), striking six boundaries and one maximum despite RCB’s 55-run defeat. The lone six during his innings proved to be a milestone moment, as Patidar completed 100 sixes in the IPL. In doing so, he became the fastest Indian batter to reach the landmark in terms of balls faced.&nbsp;As per Cricbuzz, Patidar needed only 933 deliveries to bring up his 100th IPL six. The earlier Indian record belonged to Shivam Dube, who achieved the feat in 992 balls.&nbsp;The overall IPL record, however, remains with Andre Russell, representing both Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, the explosive all-rounder raced to 100 sixes in just 657 deliveries.<h3>Fewest balls taken to reach 100 IPL sixes</h3><ul><li>Andre Russell (Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders) - 657 balls</li><li>Nicholas Pooran (Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG) - 884 balls</li><li>Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 933 balls</li><li>Chris Gayle (KKR, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings) - 943 balls</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-kkr-suffer-major-blow-as-angkrish-raghuvanshi-is-ruled-out-ahead-of-crucial-dc-clash-1779461013451">KKR suffer major blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi is ruled out of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;In IPL 2026, Patidar has been among RCB’s standout performers, accumulating 393 runs so far and emerging as the franchise’s third-leading run-scorer this season. He is now only the second Indian batter and the fourth overall to smash 100 or more IPL sixes for the Bengaluru franchise.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-virat-kohli-snubs-handshake-with-travis-head-moment-goes-viral-watch-1779519114549">IPL 2026: Virat Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH</a>&nbsp;Since debuting in the IPL in 2021, Patidar has featured in 55 matches for RCB and has already reached the century mark in sixes.&nbsp;The franchise record for most IPL sixes still belongs to Virat Kohli, who has cleared the ropes 312 times in 281 matches across 19 seasons for RCB. Kohli is also the first cricketer in T20 history to register 300 sixes for a single team.&nbsp;Behind Kohli on RCB’s all-time six-hitters list are Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, Gayle smashed 239 sixes in 85 IPL appearances for the franchise between 2011 and 2017, while De Villiers struck 238 maximums in 156 matches from 2011 to 2021.

Rajat Patidar made history on Friday (May 22) by becoming the fastest Indian batter to reach 100 sixes in IPL history.

Rajat Patidar delivered a fighting knock of 56 off 39 balls for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday (May 22), striking six boundaries and one maximum despite RCB’s 55-run defeat. The lone six during his innings proved to be a milestone moment, as Patidar completed 100 sixes in the IPL. In doing so, he became the fastest Indian batter to reach the landmark in terms of balls faced. As per Cricbuzz, Patidar needed only 933 deliveries to bring up his 100th IPL six. The earlier Indian record belonged to Shivam Dube, who achieved the feat in 992 balls. The overall IPL record, however, remains with Andre Russell, representing both Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, the explosive all-rounder raced to 100 sixes in just 657 deliveries. Fewest balls taken to reach 100 IPL sixes Andre Russell (Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders) - 657 balls Nicholas Pooran (Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, LSG) - 884 balls Rajat Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) - 933 balls Chris Gayle (KKR, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings) - 943 balls Also Read - KKR suffer major blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi is ruled out of IPL 2026 In IPL 2026, Patidar has been among RCB’s standout performers, accumulating 393 runs so far and emerging as the franchise’s third-leading run-scorer this season. He is now only the second Indian batter and the fourth overall to smash 100 or more IPL sixes for the Bengaluru franchise. Also Read - IPL 2026: Virat Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH Since debuting in the IPL in 2021, Patidar has featured in 55 matches for RCB and has already reached the century mark in sixes. The franchise record for most IPL sixes still belongs to Virat Kohli, who has cleared the ropes 312 times in 281 matches across 19 seasons for RCB. Kohli is also the first cricketer in T20 history to register 300 sixes for a single team. Behind Kohli on RCB’s all-time six-hitters list are Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers, Gayle smashed 239 sixes in 85 IPL appearances for the franchise between 2011 and 2017, while De Villiers struck 238 maximums in 156 matches from 2011 to 2021.

Rajat Patidar made history on Friday (May 22) by becoming the fastest Indian batter to reach 100 sixes in IPL history.

IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar scripts history, becomes fastest Indian to achieve THIS milestone

Virat Kohli and Travis Head were seen involved in a brief verbal exchange during IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (May 22), where SRH secured a commanding 55-run victory. Kohli endured a disappointing outing with the bat, scoring just 15 runs from 11 deliveries, including two boundaries, before falling to Saik Hussain on the second-last ball of the sixth over.&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident unfolded during RCB’s chase of 256 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, while Venkatesh Iyer was attacking the SRH bowling attack, television cameras captured Kohli and Head exchanging a few words on the field.&nbsp;A charged-up Kohli appeared to gesture toward Head to take up bowling duties, while also mimicking the “Impact Sub” signal, seemingly referencing SRH’s strategy of deploying the Australian primarily as a batter before replacing him with a specialist bowler during the fielding innings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-made-a-big-difference-in-my-growth-devdutt-padikkal-on-batting-with-virat-kohli-1779454602452">'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Kohli</a>

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The interaction appeared to carry over after the game, as during the customary post-match greetings, Kohli was seen walking past Head without shaking hands, despite interacting with several other SRH players, leaving the opener waiting for a handshake.&nbsp;Watch the video below

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Uncomfortable to watch extreme bad behavior by a man of such stature didn’t expect this from Virat Kohli <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvsRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvsRCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/cTfMV9RuDD">pic.twitter.com/cTfMV9RuDD</a>&mdash; AVNISH 🇮🇳 (@avnishh26) <a href="https://twitter.com/avnishh26/status/2057895119467245903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, the evening belonged to SRH, whose explosive batting display laid the foundation for a huge total before their bowlers comfortably defended it.&nbsp;Despite the loss, RCB achieved a crucial objective by retaining the top spot in the league table. Finishing first guarantees them a place in Qualifier 1, giving them two opportunities to reach the IPL 2026 Final.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-kkr-suffer-major-blow-as-angkrish-raghuvanshi-is-ruled-out-ahead-of-crucial-dc-clash-1779461013451">KKR suffer major blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi is ruled out of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;RCB also managed the impact on their net run rate by ending their chase at 200/4, which kept them ahead of second-placed Gujarat Titans and third-placed SRH, with all three sides level on points.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the battle for the final playoff berth remains intense, as Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are still competing for the fourth and final playoff spot.

The SRH vs RCB clash in IPL 2026 ended on a controversial note as Virat Kohli appeared to avoid a customary handshake with Travis Head in Hyderabad.

Virat Kohli and Travis Head were seen involved in a brief verbal exchange during IPL 2026 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (May 22), where SRH secured a commanding 55-run victory. Kohli endured a disappointing outing with the bat, scoring just 15 runs from 11 deliveries, including two boundaries, before falling to Saik Hussain on the second-last ball of the sixth over. The incident unfolded during RCB’s chase of 256 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, while Venkatesh Iyer was attacking the SRH bowling attack, television cameras captured Kohli and Head exchanging a few words on the field. A charged-up Kohli appeared to gesture toward Head to take up bowling duties, while also mimicking the “Impact Sub” signal, seemingly referencing SRH’s strategy of deploying the Australian primarily as a batter before replacing him with a specialist bowler during the fielding innings. Also Read - 'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Kohli

The SRH vs RCB clash in IPL 2026 ended on a controversial note as Virat Kohli appeared to avoid a customary handshake with Travis Head in Hyderabad.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli snubs handshake with Travis Head, moment goes viral - WATCH

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their IPL 2026 league stage with a dominant 55-run win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (May 22), but still fell short of a top-two finish due to inferior net run rate. Batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH posted a massive 255/4 in 20 overs after skipper Pat Cummins opted to set a target. However, they needed a win by around 90 runs to overtake RCB on net run rate, a target they ultimately fell short of.&nbsp;Earlier, SRH innings got off to a trademark explosive start as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head raced to 45 runs inside four overs. Head struck 26 off 16 balls before being dismissed by Rasikh Salam.&nbsp;Ishan Kishan then joined Abhishek at the crease and the pair stitched together a brisk 52-run stand for the second wicket. Abhishek continued his aggressive approach to bring up a rapid half-century before falling to Suyash Sharma for a brilliant 56 off just 22 deliveries.&nbsp;Kishan carried the momentum forward alongside Heinrich Klaasen, with the duo adding a destructive 113-run partnership. Both batters crossed the fifty-run mark during the stand before Klaasen was eventually dismissed by Krunal Pandya after hammering 51 from 24 balls.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-kkr-suffer-major-blow-as-angkrish-raghuvanshi-is-ruled-out-ahead-of-crucial-dc-clash-1779461013451">KKR suffer major blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi is ruled out of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;Kishan remained unbeaten on 79 off 46 deliveries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy provided a late quick contribution with 29 from just 12 balls, guiding SRH to their imposing total.&nbsp;In chasing, RCB’s opening pair of Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer started the chase aggressively, putting together a 60-run opening stand. Iyer played the attacking role with a quick 44 before Eshan Malinga struck to break the partnership.&nbsp;Kohli departed soon after for 15 off 11 balls, dismissed by Shakib Hussain, while Devdutt Padikkal contributed 21 off 14 deliveries before Malinga claimed another wicket.&nbsp;RCB captain Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya attempted to revive the chase with a solid partnership. Patidar brought up a fighting half-century, scoring 56 off 39 balls, while Krunal chipped in with 41.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-made-a-big-difference-in-my-growth-devdutt-padikkal-on-batting-with-virat-kohli-1779454602452">'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Kohli</a>&nbsp;Patidar’s dismissal at the hands of Travis Head effectively ended RCB’s hopes and despite an unbeaten 15 from Tim David, Bengaluru finished on 200, falling 55 runs short. &nbsp;Although SRH concluded the league phase level on 18 points with both RCB and Gujarat Titans, their lower net run rate meant they finished third in the standings. As a result, Cummins and his side will now play the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 27) in New Chandigarh, while Qualifier 1 between RCB and Gujarat Titans is scheduled for Tuesday (May 26) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Despite defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league match of IPL 2026 on Friday (May 22), Sunrisers Hyderabad missed out on a top-two finish and will now feature in the Eliminator.

Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their IPL 2026 league stage with a dominant 55-run win over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (May 22), but still fell short of a top-two finish due to inferior net run rate. Batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH posted a massive 255/4 in 20 overs after skipper Pat Cummins opted to set a target. However, they needed a win by around 90 runs to overtake RCB on net run rate, a target they ultimately fell short of. Earlier, SRH innings got off to a trademark explosive start as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head raced to 45 runs inside four overs. Head struck 26 off 16 balls before being dismissed by Rasikh Salam. Ishan Kishan then joined Abhishek at the crease and the pair stitched together a brisk 52-run stand for the second wicket. Abhishek continued his aggressive approach to bring up a rapid half-century before falling to Suyash Sharma for a brilliant 56 off just 22 deliveries. Kishan carried the momentum forward alongside Heinrich Klaasen, with the duo adding a destructive 113-run partnership. Both batters crossed the fifty-run mark during the stand before Klaasen was eventually dismissed by Krunal Pandya after hammering 51 from 24 balls. Also Read - KKR suffer major blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi is ruled out of IPL 2026 Kishan remained unbeaten on 79 off 46 deliveries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy provided a late quick contribution with 29 from just 12 balls, guiding SRH to their imposing total. In chasing, RCB’s opening pair of Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer started the chase aggressively, putting together a 60-run opening stand. Iyer played the attacking role with a quick 44 before Eshan Malinga struck to break the partnership. Kohli departed soon after for 15 off 11 balls, dismissed by Shakib Hussain, while Devdutt Padikkal contributed 21 off 14 deliveries before Malinga claimed another wicket. RCB captain Rajat Patidar and Krunal Pandya attempted to revive the chase with a solid partnership. Patidar brought up a fighting half-century, scoring 56 off 39 balls, while Krunal chipped in with 41. Also Read - 'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Kohli Patidar’s dismissal at the hands of Travis Head effectively ended RCB’s hopes and despite an unbeaten 15 from Tim David, Bengaluru finished on 200, falling 55 runs short. Although SRH concluded the league phase level on 18 points with both RCB and Gujarat Titans, their lower net run rate meant they finished third in the standings. As a result, Cummins and his side will now play the Eliminator on Wednesday (May 27) in New Chandigarh, while Qualifier 1 between RCB and Gujarat Titans is scheduled for Tuesday (May 26) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Despite defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league match of IPL 2026 on Friday (May 22), Sunrisers Hyderabad missed out on a top-two finish and will now feature in the Eliminator.

IPL 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad secure 55-run win over RCB, set for Eliminator clash on May 27

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2026 season after suffering a fracture in a finger on his left hand. The franchise confirmed that the injury occurred during Wednesday’s clash against the Mumbai Indians.The 21-year-old, who was behind the stumps during the game, was injured while attempting a catch off Varun Chakaravarthy’s bowling.&nbsp;&nbsp;A mix-up between the two players led to a collision as both went for the same chance, although Chakaravarthy initially got his hands to the ball, late contact from Raghuvanshi caused the catch to go down.&nbsp;Raghuvanshi walked off the field shortly after the incident and was later spotted wearing a hand brace. KKR also revealed that he had suffered a concussion, prompting the team to bring in Tejasvi Dahiya as a substitute, handing him both his wicketkeeping and batting debut for the side.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-made-a-big-difference-in-my-growth-devdutt-padikkal-on-batting-with-virat-kohli-1779454602452">'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;Speaking after the match, KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said the youngster experienced neck pain, dizziness and headaches following the heavy collision.&nbsp;“Ankrish, unfortunately, ran a long way to be able to try and get that catch. And unfortunately, the collision that he had with Varun Chakravarthy meant that he ended up having some neck pain, a bit of dizziness and a bit of a headache within a couple of overs of that as well," KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said after the match.&nbsp;“So, unfortunately, he wasn’t able to finish off the game. And I know how desperate he was as well. He’s someone who is as tough a competitor as I’ve ever met. So we certainly missed him from a batting perspective," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pep-guardiola-to-step-down-as-manager-at-end-of-the-season-confirms-manchester-city-1779455266890">Guardiola to step down as manager at end of the season, confirms Manchester City</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, KKR have just one league-stage fixture remaining, Sunday’s encounter against the Delhi Capitals. Their playoff hopes are still uncertain and could depend on the outcome of the match between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians earlier that day.&nbsp;Raghuvanshi’s absence could prove significant if KKR manage to qualify for the next stage. The right-hander has been one of the side’s most reliable performers this season, scoring 422 runs in 12 innings at an average of 42.20 and an impressive strike rate of 146.52.

KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after suffering a fracture to a finger on his left hand during the previous match against Mumbai Indians.

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2026 season after suffering a fracture in a finger on his left hand. The franchise confirmed that the injury occurred during Wednesday’s clash against the Mumbai Indians. The 21-year-old, who was behind the stumps during the game, was injured while attempting a catch off Varun Chakaravarthy’s bowling. A mix-up between the two players led to a collision as both went for the same chance, although Chakaravarthy initially got his hands to the ball, late contact from Raghuvanshi caused the catch to go down. Raghuvanshi walked off the field shortly after the incident and was later spotted wearing a hand brace. KKR also revealed that he had suffered a concussion, prompting the team to bring in Tejasvi Dahiya as a substitute, handing him both his wicketkeeping and batting debut for the side. Also Read - 'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Virat Kohli Speaking after the match, KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said the youngster experienced neck pain, dizziness and headaches following the heavy collision. “Ankrish, unfortunately, ran a long way to be able to try and get that catch. And unfortunately, the collision that he had with Varun Chakravarthy meant that he ended up having some neck pain, a bit of dizziness and a bit of a headache within a couple of overs of that as well," KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said after the match. “So, unfortunately, he wasn’t able to finish off the game. And I know how desperate he was as well. He’s someone who is as tough a competitor as I’ve ever met. So we certainly missed him from a batting perspective," he added. Also Read - Guardiola to step down as manager at end of the season, confirms Manchester City Meanwhile, KKR have just one league-stage fixture remaining, Sunday’s encounter against the Delhi Capitals. Their playoff hopes are still uncertain and could depend on the outcome of the match between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians earlier that day. Raghuvanshi’s absence could prove significant if KKR manage to qualify for the next stage. The right-hander has been one of the side’s most reliable performers this season, scoring 422 runs in 12 innings at an average of 42.20 and an impressive strike rate of 146.52.

KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after suffering a fracture to a finger on his left hand during the previous match against Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2026 | KKR suffer major blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi is ruled out ahead of crucial DC clash

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed an outstanding run in the current edition of the Indian Premier League. Heading into the final phase of the league stage, RCB sit comfortably at the top of the points table and have already secured a place in the knockouts. Ahead of the team’s last group-stage fixture, star batter Devdutt Padikkal reflected on his early days with the franchise and the valuable lessons he learned from batting alongside veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli.&nbsp;Speaking on JioHotstar, Padikkal said that he felt fully prepared when he made his IPL debut for RCB in 2020, thanks to consistent performances in domestic cricket. He added that sharing the crease with Kohli played a major role in his development, as observing one of the game’s finest players helped him better understand how to pace and build an innings.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Padikkal, those experiences significantly contributed to his growth as a batter.&nbsp;&nbsp;"When I made my IPL debut with RCB in the 2020 season, I felt ready. I had a solid run of scores in domestic cricket behind me. So, I knew that when my chance came, I would be fully switched on and give 100 per cent. And batting with Virat Kohli, one of the greatest in the game, was a huge help. At that age, watching him build an innings gave me so much clarity and understanding of how to construct a knock. That made a big difference in my growth,” said Padikkal.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pep-guardiola-to-step-down-as-manager-at-end-of-the-season-confirms-manchester-city-1779455266890">Pep Guardiola to step down as manager at end of the season, confirms Manchester City</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league-stage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 22 in the 67th match of the season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although both teams have already booked their spots in the playoffs, Hyderabad still have an chance of finishing at the top of the standings, which would require a dominant victory over the defending champions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Devdutt Padikkal highlighted his experience of batting alongside veteran Virat Kohli, saying it has played a key role in his growth and success in his career.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have enjoyed an outstanding run in the current edition of the Indian Premier League. Heading into the final phase of the league stage, RCB sit comfortably at the top of the points table and have already secured a place in the knockouts. Ahead of the team’s last group-stage fixture, star batter Devdutt Padikkal reflected on his early days with the franchise and the valuable lessons he learned from batting alongside veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli. Speaking on JioHotstar, Padikkal said that he felt fully prepared when he made his IPL debut for RCB in 2020, thanks to consistent performances in domestic cricket. He added that sharing the crease with Kohli played a major role in his development, as observing one of the game’s finest players helped him better understand how to pace and build an innings. According to Padikkal, those experiences significantly contributed to his growth as a batter. "When I made my IPL debut with RCB in the 2020 season, I felt ready. I had a solid run of scores in domestic cricket behind me. So, I knew that when my chance came, I would be fully switched on and give 100 per cent. And batting with Virat Kohli, one of the greatest in the game, was a huge help. At that age, watching him build an innings gave me so much clarity and understanding of how to construct a knock. That made a big difference in my growth,” said Padikkal. Also Read - Pep Guardiola to step down as manager at end of the season, confirms Manchester City Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league-stage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 22 in the 67th match of the season. Although both teams have already booked their spots in the playoffs, Hyderabad still have an chance of finishing at the top of the standings, which would require a dominant victory over the defending champions.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Devdutt Padikkal highlighted his experience of batting alongside veteran Virat Kohli, saying it has played a key role in his growth and success in his career.

'Made a big difference in my growth': Devdutt Padikkal on batting with Virat Kohli

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill now have 10 100-run partnerships in IPL, the joint most. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, features three times in the list of top 6 pairs with most 100-run partnership in IPL.

Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill now have 10 100-run partnerships in IPL, the joint most. Virat Kohli, meanwhile, features three times in the list of top 6 pairs with most 100-run partnership in IPL.

Sai Sudharsan-Shubman Gill enter most 100-run partnership in IPL list dominated by Virat Kohli

Chennai Super Kings suffered the biggest defeat in their IPL history after being thrashed by Gujarat Titans by 89 runs in Ahmedabad on Thursday (May 21). The victory marked GT’s ninth win of the season and sealed their place in the top two of the IPL standings.To make matters worse for CSK, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was penalised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the side was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate at the Narendra Modi Stadium.&nbsp;It was CSK’s second over-rate offence this season, resulting in a INR 24 lakh fine for Gaikwad. The remaining members of the playing XI, including Impact Player Kartik Sharma, were fined either INR 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their match fees, whichever amount was lower.&nbsp;In the crucial fixture, CSK elected to field first but struggled to restrict GT’s batting lineup, eventually conceding 229/4. Openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill dominated with scores of 84 and 64 respectively, combining for a commanding 125-run partnership at the top.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-body-shaming-to-breaking-records-inside-krishna-jayasankar-menon-s-redemption-year-and-asian-games-dream-1779418022239">From body shaming to breaking records: Krishna Jayasankar eyes Asian Games glory</a>&nbsp;Batting at No. 3, Jos Buttler accelerated the innings further with a fiery unbeaten 57 from just 27 deliveries, helping GT post an imposing total. CSK rotated six bowlers during the innings, but only Gurjapneet Singh managed to keep his economy rate below eight.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/french-open-2026-draw-djokovic-looking-for-25th-grand-slam-avoids-sinner-before-final-1779429334273">French Open 2026: Djokovic, looking for 25th title, avoids Sinner before final</a>&nbsp;CSK’s chase got off to a poor start as the in-form Sanju Samson fell for a golden duck, caught behind off the opening ball bowled by Mohammed Siraj. From there, the innings never gained momentum, although Shivam Dube provided brief resistance with a rapid 47 off 17 balls before GT sealed a dominant win.&nbsp;For Gujarat Titans, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan claimed three wickets each as CSK were bowled out for 140 in just 13.4 overs. The defeat also marked the third consecutive season in which CSK failed to secure a playoff berth.

Chennai Super Kings’ playoff hopes in IPL 2026 came to an end following a record defeat to Gujarat Titans, while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was also handed a hefty fine.

Chennai Super Kings suffered the biggest defeat in their IPL history after being thrashed by Gujarat Titans by 89 runs in Ahmedabad on Thursday (May 21). The victory marked GT’s ninth win of the season and sealed their place in the top two of the IPL standings. To make matters worse for CSK, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was penalised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the side was found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate at the Narendra Modi Stadium. It was CSK’s second over-rate offence this season, resulting in a INR 24 lakh fine for Gaikwad. The remaining members of the playing XI, including Impact Player Kartik Sharma, were fined either INR 6 lakh or 25 per cent of their match fees, whichever amount was lower. In the crucial fixture, CSK elected to field first but struggled to restrict GT’s batting lineup, eventually conceding 229/4. Openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill dominated with scores of 84 and 64 respectively, combining for a commanding 125-run partnership at the top. Also Read - From body shaming to breaking records: Krishna Jayasankar eyes Asian Games glory Batting at No. 3, Jos Buttler accelerated the innings further with a fiery unbeaten 57 from just 27 deliveries, helping GT post an imposing total. CSK rotated six bowlers during the innings, but only Gurjapneet Singh managed to keep his economy rate below eight. Also Read - French Open 2026: Djokovic, looking for 25th title, avoids Sinner before final CSK’s chase got off to a poor start as the in-form Sanju Samson fell for a golden duck, caught behind off the opening ball bowled by Mohammed Siraj. From there, the innings never gained momentum, although Shivam Dube provided brief resistance with a rapid 47 off 17 balls before GT sealed a dominant win. For Gujarat Titans, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan claimed three wickets each as CSK were bowled out for 140 in just 13.4 overs. The defeat also marked the third consecutive season in which CSK failed to secure a playoff berth.

Chennai Super Kings’ playoff hopes in IPL 2026 came to an end following a record defeat to Gujarat Titans, while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was also handed a hefty fine.

IPL 2026 | BCCI penalises Ruturaj Gaikwad after Chennai Super Kings’ elimination - Here’s why

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) by 89 runs in Ahmedabad. Chasing 230, CSK were never in the hunt and were bowled out for a paltry 140 runs in 13.4 overs - ending their season with 12 points from six wins and eight losses. The loss also meant that CSK are out of playoff race with only four teams - PBKS, RR, DC, and KKR - remaining in contention for the one last playoff spot. As for GT, the win meant they will finish the regular season with 18 points in 14 matches on the second spot, barring a huge win by SRH in their last league match.<h2>CSK batters fail to get going</h2>CSK's chase had the worst start possible with Sanju Samson being dismissed on the very first ball and it all went downhill from there on. Mohammed Siraj was on fire and after sending back Samson in the first over, he dismissed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (16) and Urvil Patel (0) in space of three balls in the third over to break CSK's chase. Samson's opening partner Matthew Short (24) was also dismissed inside the powerplay, as CSK finished the first six overs at 58/4.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/can-former-pakistan-pacer-mohammad-amir-play-in-ipl-after-obtaining-british-citizenship-azhar-mahmood-uk-passport-1779371901574">Can ex-PAK pacer Mohammad Amir play in IPL after obtaining British citizenship?</a>Things didn't get better after powerplay either with Kartik Sharma (19) being dismissed in the first over after field restrictions were over. Shivam Dube (47 off 17) then took CSK past 100 with 53-run partnership with Dewald Brevis (8) but no help. Anshul Kamboj (19) also tried to delay the inevitable but CSK were eventually bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs.<h2>GT top three take game away from CSK</h2>CSK had to win the match against GT to keep the playoff hopes alive but top three batters of Gujarat made sure that five-time champions don't get comfortable throughout the night. For GT, openers Shubman Gill (64 off 37) and Sai Sudharsan (84 off 53) added 125 runs in nearly 12 overs - their record 10th partnership or hundred or more in IPL. Once Gill was out, Jos Buttler came at number three and smacked 57 off 27 balls, adding 82 runs for the second wicket with Sai in just six overs. GT eventually finished with 229/4 in 20 overs, which proved enough in the end.

GT beat CSK by 89 runs in the IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) to end the season with 18 points from nine wins. CSK, meanwhile, crashed out playoff race, finishing season with 6 wins and 8 losses.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) by 89 runs in Ahmedabad. Chasing 230, CSK were never in the hunt and were bowled out for a paltry 140 runs in 13.4 overs - ending their season with 12 points from six wins and eight losses. The loss also meant that CSK are out of playoff race with only four teams - PBKS, RR, DC, and KKR - remaining in contention for the one last playoff spot. As for GT, the win meant they will finish the regular season with 18 points in 14 matches on the second spot, barring a huge win by SRH in their last league match. CSK batters fail to get going CSK's chase had the worst start possible with Sanju Samson being dismissed on the very first ball and it all went downhill from there on. Mohammed Siraj was on fire and after sending back Samson in the first over, he dismissed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (16) and Urvil Patel (0) in space of three balls in the third over to break CSK's chase. Samson's opening partner Matthew Short (24) was also dismissed inside the powerplay, as CSK finished the first six overs at 58/4. Also Read - Can ex-PAK pacer Mohammad Amir play in IPL after obtaining British citizenship? Things didn't get better after powerplay either with Kartik Sharma (19) being dismissed in the first over after field restrictions were over. Shivam Dube (47 off 17) then took CSK past 100 with 53-run partnership with Dewald Brevis (8) but no help. Anshul Kamboj (19) also tried to delay the inevitable but CSK were eventually bowled out for 140 in 13.4 overs. GT top three take game away from CSK CSK had to win the match against GT to keep the playoff hopes alive but top three batters of Gujarat made sure that five-time champions don't get comfortable throughout the night. For GT, openers Shubman Gill (64 off 37) and Sai Sudharsan (84 off 53) added 125 runs in nearly 12 overs - their record 10th partnership or hundred or more in IPL. Once Gill was out, Jos Buttler came at number three and smacked 57 off 27 balls, adding 82 runs for the second wicket with Sai in just six overs. GT eventually finished with 229/4 in 20 overs, which proved enough in the end.

GT beat CSK by 89 runs in the IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 21) to end the season with 18 points from nine wins. CSK, meanwhile, crashed out playoff race, finishing season with 6 wins and 8 losses.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 match on Wednesday (May 20) by four wickets at Eden Garden in a low scoring game to keep the slim playoff hopes alive. Chasing a below par 148, KKR reached the target in 18.5 overs with Manish Pandey being the highest scorer, hitting 45 off 33 balls. This was KKR's sixth win in the last seven matches and the now have 13 points from 13 games with one more league match left. MI, on the other hand, continued their dismal season with ninth loss in 13 games, leaving them with only four points - joint-lowest in the season along with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/in-ipl-teams-take-care-of-players-fitness-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-on-a-listers-missing-afghanistan-series-bumrah-varun-pandya-rohit-jadeja-axar-1779291282820">‘IPL teams handle players’ fitness...’: Saikia on A-listers missing AFG series</a><h2>KKR make it six in seven</h2>KKR didn't have great start to their chase, losing explosive opener Finn Allen in the first over itself. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (21) and Manish Pandey then added 38 runs for the second wicket before Rahane too was dismissed in the last over of the powerplay. Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green (4) also deaprted six runs later, leaving KKR reeling at 54/3. Rovman Powell (40) and Pandey then added 64 runs for the fourth wicket before both of them were dismissed in space of six runs, making KKR scorecard 124/5 from 118/3. Ranki Singh (9 not out), Tejasvi Dahiya (11), and Anukul Roy (4 not out) then added the remaining runs to see KKR home with seven balls and four wickets left.<h2>MI batters fail again</h2>The miserable form of MI batters continued vs KKR as well after being asked to bat first. Ryan Rickelton (6), Rohit Sharma (15), Naman Dhir (0), and Suryakumar Yadav (15) were dismissed inside powerplay as MI finished first six overs at 48/4. Tilak Varma (20), skipper Hardik Pandya (26), and Will Jacks (14) helped steadied the innings before Corbin Bosch's 18-ball 32 not out and a 42-run partnership with Deepak Chahar (10 off 7) took them to a respectable but still below par total of 147/8 in 20 overs.

KKR beat MI by four wickets in IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Wednesday (May 20) to keep the slim playoff hopes alive. Manish Pandey was the Player of the Match (POTM) for his 33-ball 45 in a chase of 148.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 match on Wednesday (May 20) by four wickets at Eden Garden in a low scoring game to keep the slim playoff hopes alive. Chasing a below par 148, KKR reached the target in 18.5 overs with Manish Pandey being the highest scorer, hitting 45 off 33 balls. This was KKR's sixth win in the last seven matches and the now have 13 points from 13 games with one more league match left. MI, on the other hand, continued their dismal season with ninth loss in 13 games, leaving them with only four points - joint-lowest in the season along with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Also Read - ‘IPL teams handle players’ fitness...’: Saikia on A-listers missing AFG series KKR make it six in seven KKR didn't have great start to their chase, losing explosive opener Finn Allen in the first over itself. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (21) and Manish Pandey then added 38 runs for the second wicket before Rahane too was dismissed in the last over of the powerplay. Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green (4) also deaprted six runs later, leaving KKR reeling at 54/3. Rovman Powell (40) and Pandey then added 64 runs for the fourth wicket before both of them were dismissed in space of six runs, making KKR scorecard 124/5 from 118/3. Ranki Singh (9 not out), Tejasvi Dahiya (11), and Anukul Roy (4 not out) then added the remaining runs to see KKR home with seven balls and four wickets left. MI batters fail again The miserable form of MI batters continued vs KKR as well after being asked to bat first. Ryan Rickelton (6), Rohit Sharma (15), Naman Dhir (0), and Suryakumar Yadav (15) were dismissed inside powerplay as MI finished first six overs at 48/4. Tilak Varma (20), skipper Hardik Pandya (26), and Will Jacks (14) helped steadied the innings before Corbin Bosch's 18-ball 32 not out and a 42-run partnership with Deepak Chahar (10 off 7) took them to a respectable but still below par total of 147/8 in 20 overs.

KKR beat MI by four wickets in IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens on Wednesday (May 20) to keep the slim playoff hopes alive. Manish Pandey was the Player of the Match (POTM) for his 33-ball 45 in a chase of 148.

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Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has clarified that national team remains his priority. The statement comes amid the recent reports of Aussie players being not happy with national contracts payment structure and might choose franchise cricket over national duty. Cummins, who has a very successful record as Australia skipper which including Ashes win, ODI World Cup title and a World Test Championship (WTC) mace, however, acknowledged that he'll continue to play the IPL in which he leads SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).<h2>Cummins clarifies his priorities</h2>Speaking to ESPNCricinfo at an event on Tuesday (May 19) in Delhi, Cummins talked about his priorities and said: "Nothing has changed for me, my priority is Australian cricket, No. 1, particularly Test cricket. As Test captain, I never want to miss any Test cricket and make myself available for as many Aussie games as I can. The IPL is good in that it normally fits in our holiday break, so that's the obvious one, but they are probably my main focuses and I don't see that's going to change at all for the next few years for me at least."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-what-about-when-he-learns-how-to-bat-lsg-coach-langer-in-awe-of-rr-s-15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-1779262109031">'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach in awe of RR's Sooryavanshi</a>Australia are expected to play 20 (may be 21) Tests in the one year period from August 2026 to August 2027 which is followed by ODI World Cup 2027 in which Australia enter as defending champions.<h2>What franchise cricket Cummins plays?</h2>Apart from Australia's domestic franchise tournament Big Bash League (BBL), Cummins takes part in IPL for SRH. He has also played in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) in the past for San Francisco Unicorns. He, however, hasn't played any T20I since 2024 T20 World Cup.Cummins also suffered a stress fracture in his back not so long ago which made him sit out of the last Ashes series as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Aussie skipper, however, aims to participating in all of Australia's red-ball ball games in the next future as well as the ODI World Cup 2027.

Pat Cummins made the statement amid recent reports of Aussie players choosing franchise cricket over national duties because of disagreement over money.

Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins has clarified that national team remains his priority. The statement comes amid the recent reports of Aussie players being not happy with national contracts payment structure and might choose franchise cricket over national duty. Cummins, who has a very successful record as Australia skipper which including Ashes win, ODI World Cup title and a World Test Championship (WTC) mace, however, acknowledged that he'll continue to play the IPL in which he leads SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). Cummins clarifies his priorities Speaking to ESPNCricinfo at an event on Tuesday (May 19) in Delhi, Cummins talked about his priorities and said: "Nothing has changed for me, my priority is Australian cricket, No. 1, particularly Test cricket. As Test captain, I never want to miss any Test cricket and make myself available for as many Aussie games as I can. The IPL is good in that it normally fits in our holiday break, so that's the obvious one, but they are probably my main focuses and I don't see that's going to change at all for the next few years for me at least." Also Read - 'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach in awe of RR's Sooryavanshi Australia are expected to play 20 (may be 21) Tests in the one year period from August 2026 to August 2027 which is followed by ODI World Cup 2027 in which Australia enter as defending champions. What franchise cricket Cummins plays? Apart from Australia's domestic franchise tournament Big Bash League (BBL), Cummins takes part in IPL for SRH. He has also played in the USA's Major League Cricket (MLC) in the past for San Francisco Unicorns. He, however, hasn't played any T20I since 2024 T20 World Cup. Cummins also suffered a stress fracture in his back not so long ago which made him sit out of the last Ashes series as well as the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Aussie skipper, however, aims to participating in all of Australia's red-ball ball games in the next future as well as the ODI World Cup 2027.

Pat Cummins made the statement amid recent reports of Aussie players choosing franchise cricket over national duties because of disagreement over money.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-was-gruesome-there-was-nothing-left-in-tank-virat-kohli-on-leaving-test-captaincy-rift-with-sourav-ganguly-most-successful-india-test-captain-1779203786382">'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy</a><h2>Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi</h2>Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat?"My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually."<h2>Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026</h2>Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season.The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) and LSG coach Justin Langer is in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 38-ball 93 as RR chased down 221 in 19.1 overs. The win put RR a step closer to the IPL 2026 playoffs while LSG suffered ninth defeat of the season in 13 matches. Langer was particular impressed by 15-year-old's six-hitting ability and said it was a 'privilege to watch him bat'. Sooryavanshi currently holds the Orange Cap for most runs with 579 runs in 13 matches at an average of 44.53 and a strike rate of 236.22 - also the best in the season. Also Read - 'There was nothing left in tank': Virat Kohli on leaving Test captaincy Langer in awe of Sooryavanshi Langer is a former Australian opener with 100 Tests to his name. As a coach, he was guided Australia to a T20 World Cup title and has won multiple Big Bash League (BBL) trophies with Perth Scorchers. Speaking on Sooryavanshi's batting, Langer said: "The scary thing is, the best way to learn how to make runs is to make runs, not by hitting some big sixes, and he makes runs over and over and over again. So the scary thing going forward, if the expressions on the face of Mitch Starc and Nortje and every bowler tell a story now, what about when he learns how to bat? "My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch him bat actually." Sooryavanshi rewrites record books in IPL 2026 Sooryavanshi's 579 runs in 13 matches are so far the most by a batter in IPL 2026 and so is his strike rate of 236.22. The 15-year-old has hit 53 sixes this season - the most by any batter and second most overall in an IPL 2026 behind Chris Gayle's 59. With one more match left at least, Sooryvanshi has a chance to surpass Gayle in sixes hit in a single IPL season. The Royals batter has hit three fifties and one hundred in IPL 2026 with his highest being 103 vs SRH during which he smacked 12 sixes - the most in an innings in IPL 2026.

Sooryavanshi smacked 38-ball 93 vs LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) as RR chased down 221-run target in 19.1 overs to step closer to the playoffs.

'What about when he learns how to bat?' LSG coach Langer in awe of RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur and inched closer towards the final playoff spot. Chasing a total of 221, RR reached the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93. With the win, RR moved to fourth spot on the points table and a win in their last league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) will put them into the playoff over everybody else. LSG, which are already out of the contention, suffered ninth defeat in 13 games played with one more match left in the season for the them.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bbl-heads-to-chennai-for-season-opener-in-december-2026-in-historic-first-cricket-australia-green-signal-tnca-bcci-bbl-2026-december-1779201671358">BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first</a><h2>Sooryavanshi dismantles LSG</h2>Chasing the 221-run target, Sooryavanshi and skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal started off the block really quickly and added 75 runs for the first wicket before Jaiswal was dismissed on 43 off 23 balls. The teen prodigy took over the next seven overs as RR smashed 105 runs in next 45 balls before Sooryavanshi was dismissed on 93 of 38 balls. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (7) could not bat as well as other RR batters but Dhruv Jurel (53 not out off 38) and Donovan Ferreira (16 not out off 10) took RR home in 19.1 overs.<h2>LSG batters do their part</h2>Batting first in Jaipur, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis added 109 runs for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs before Inglis was dismissed on 29-ball 60. Marsh kept going afterwards, adding 42 runs with Nicholas Pooran (16) for the second wicket and 64 runs for the third wicket with skipper Rishabh Pant (35 off 23). Marsh was eventually dismissed on the penultimate all of the innings on 96 off 57 balls as LSG finished at 220/5 in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals inched closer to a playoff spot with seven-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93 helped RR reach 221-run target in 19.1 overs.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by seven wickets in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur and inched closer towards the final playoff spot. Chasing a total of 221, RR reached the target in 19.1 overs, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93. With the win, RR moved to fourth spot on the points table and a win in their last league game against Mumbai Indians (MI) will put them into the playoff over everybody else. LSG, which are already out of the contention, suffered ninth defeat in 13 games played with one more match left in the season for the them. Also Read - BBL heads to Chennai for season opener in December 2026 in historic first Sooryavanshi dismantles LSG Chasing the 221-run target, Sooryavanshi and skipper Yashasvi Jaiswal started off the block really quickly and added 75 runs for the first wicket before Jaiswal was dismissed on 43 off 23 balls. The teen prodigy took over the next seven overs as RR smashed 105 runs in next 45 balls before Sooryavanshi was dismissed on 93 of 38 balls. Lhuan-dre Pretorius (7) could not bat as well as other RR batters but Dhruv Jurel (53 not out off 38) and Donovan Ferreira (16 not out off 10) took RR home in 19.1 overs. LSG batters do their part Batting first in Jaipur, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis added 109 runs for the first wicket in just 8.2 overs before Inglis was dismissed on 29-ball 60. Marsh kept going afterwards, adding 42 runs with Nicholas Pooran (16) for the second wicket and 64 runs for the third wicket with skipper Rishabh Pant (35 off 23). Marsh was eventually dismissed on the penultimate all of the innings on 96 off 57 balls as LSG finished at 220/5 in 20 overs.

Rajasthan Royals inched closer to a playoff spot with seven-wicket win over LSG in IPL 2026 on Tuesday (May 19) in Jaipur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 38-ball 93 helped RR reach 221-run target in 19.1 overs.

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