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Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted his side was blown off course by a blistering onslaught from Rajasthan Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the bowlers missed their lines and lengths on a night when even Jasprit Bumrah "probably missed the length by a little bit". Mumbai Indians suffered a 27-run defeat in a rain-curtailed IPL clash as Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lit up the night with a blistering display that powered Rajastha ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 8 (PTI) Amazed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's seemingly effortless takedown of Jasprit Bumrah, Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said his 15-year-old opening partner eased the pressure on him in the 27-run IPL win over Mumbai Indians on a rain-soaked evening here. The talking point before the match was the first face-off between the redoubtable pacer and the teen sensation, and Sooryavanshi lived up to the hype, smashing an incoming Bumrah 131kph delivery on middle and leg for a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is the toast of the nation. It's still early days in the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League but the left-hander has everyone talking again. If last season was about his age and fearlessness, this season his audacity in taking on the best in the business is what has made him box office. His ability to take down Jasprit Bumrah, his approach against Trent Boult and his refusal to be overawed by the opposition - which featured the circuit's biggest names - ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The two teams with contrasting fortunes so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will square off against each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi Capitals (DC) have won both of the matches they played in the tournament so far, with their young batter Sameer Rizvi making the headlines. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans (GT) are yet to find their rhythm and have lost both the matches they have played so far. Rizvi had played knocks of unbeaten 70 and 90 in the tou ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) star opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said he enjoys batting with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting their positive communication and shared aggressive approach. He added that his experience helps him adapt to match situations, with both players focused on giving the team a strong start and contributing together effectively. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. "I think for the partn ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted his team failed to execute their plans against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a rain-shortened game in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. He said MI missed their line and length, while the opposition capitalised on the conditions and batted well. Sensational bowling from the trio of Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi, and explosive knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) star opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said he enjoys batting with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting their positive communication and shared aggressive approach. He added that his experience helps him adapt to match situations, with both players focused on giving the team a strong start and contributing together effectively. "I think for the partnership, it is amazing to bat with Vaibhav because we both play short and we enjoy. Espe ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan takes to IPL like a duck to water. From the time he made his debut for Gujarat Titans four seasons ago, the 24-year-old has emerged as one of the cornerstones of their batting.He has been their top rungetter in the last two seasons and claimed the Orange Cap with most runs in the tournament last year. Into his fifth IPL season, the southpaw showed signs of continuing his merry run by hitting a fluent 44-ball 73 in Titans' previous game against Rajasthan Royals, which the ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Back at the helm after missing one match, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya blames his bowlers for allowing Rajasthan Royals openers to prosper and help the team hammer 150/3 in runs their rain-shortened 11-overs-a-side match in the IPL 2026 at the ACA Stadium. After Pandya elected to field first, the Mumbai Indians bowling unit failed to capitalise on the conditions as Yashasvi Jaiswal (77 not out off 32) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (39 off 14) rained sixes, ...Read More >
Ashwin says Kohli retiring from Tests boosted his T20 game, cites higher IPL strike rate and technical changes, Pathan credits new backlift for more power and momentum Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Virat Kohli's Test retirement worked out well for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), because it exponentially improved his T20 game. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, at the age of 36, concluding a 14-year career in the format. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There seems to be a spring in every step Delhi Capitals are taking this season. Yes, it might be only two games so far, but with two comprehensive victories, Capitals give the impression of finally translating their potential into performance and look capable of being a team that can go the distance. The Axar Patel-led team will be eager to build on its impressive start and complete a hat-trick of victories when they face a winless Gujarat Titans on their home turf here at the Arun Ja ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals rode on a blistering opening stand from Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to beat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-hit IPL clash in Guwahati on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side after a delay of two hours and 40 minutes due to persistent rain, Rajasthan posted a commanding 150/3 before restricting Mumbai to 123/9 to register their third consecutive win of the season and climb to the top of the table.Openers set the tone in po ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami kept it simple, raw and deeply personal as he returned to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, ahead of Thursday's Lucknow Super Giants' clash against Kolkata Knight Riders -- a contest loaded with subplots for the veteran pacer.Fresh off a match-winning spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he delivered a remarkable 2/9 with 18 dot balls, Shami struck a philosophical note, underlining the values that continue to drive him despite injuries and time away from the national ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Riding on explosive knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, taking the Riyan Parag-led side to the top of the points table. In a match reduced to 11 overs per side after rain delayed the start by around two hours, Rajasthan made full use of the conditions, posting a daunting 150/3. Jaiswal led the charge wi ...Read More >
Guwahati: After Mumbai Indians' loss to Rajasthan Royals, skipper Hardik Pandya remained optimistic, saying "the sun will rise" for the five-time champions while praising the fearless batting of young RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A blazing 32-ball 77 by Yashasvi Jaiswal and a rapid 14-ball 39 from Sooryavanshi powered RR to 150/3 in a rain-shortened 11-over match. In response, MI struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 123/9, slipping to seventh in the points table. For MI, Nandr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya was left in awe of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the youngster's explosive knock helped Rajasthan Royals secure a convincing 27-run win in a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday.In a match reduced to 11 overs per side in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi's breathtaking 39 off just 14 balls, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77, powered Rajasthan to 150/3 -- a total that proved well beyond Mumbai's reach as they were restricted to 123/9.Go Bey ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal carved his name into an elite power-hitting club as he completed 100 sixes in the IPL, headlining a dominant 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed clash in Guwahati on Tuesday.The landmark came during a dazzling unbeaten 77, his 17th IPL half-century, as RR piled up 150/3 in a match reduced to 11 overs per side due to a long rain delay at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. Jaiswal's knock, studded with 10 fours and four sixes, not only ...Read More >
GT pacer Ashok Sharma bowls IPL 2026's fastest ball at 154.2 kph vs RR. Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest ball of the IPL 2026 season on Saturday (April 4), hitting a stunning 154.2 kph against Rajasthan Royals (RR). He went past South African quick Anrich Nortje's 150.9 clicks for Lucknow Super Giants, becoming only the second 150 kph-plus ball in the season. It was on the last ball of the 16th over, and the pace wasn't the only good thing about it. Dhruv Jurel was bat ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals crush Mumbai Indians in rain hit Guwahati IPL clash, post 150 in 11 overs then restrict MI to 123 for 9, go top of table, Jaiswal takes Orange Cap The Guwahati rains brought suffering for the Mumbai Indians as they endured a second consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Rajasthan Royals' daunting 150 in 11 overs was too much for the five-match champions to chase. MI struggled under the steep required rate. Early blows from Rajasthan's disciplined bowling l ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: After a relative calm on Monday's rest day, with some players playing cricket on the pitch, the storm is back on the board at the Cap St. George Hotel and Resort in Cyprus, with a hint of vengeance. Tuesday's Round 8 of the 2026 FIDE Candidates proved that during a 14-round marathon, breaks often lead to chaos rather than calm.While the Indian camp celebrated Divya Deshmukh's huge win and topping the women's rankings, the Open segment saw India's best hope R Praggnanandhaa almost coll ...Read More >
Panaji: Despite showing promise, Dempo SC have not been able to convert their chances. Now, with three crucial games in the first phase of the Indian Football League (IFL) left to be played, head coach Samir Naik hopes his team can finally step out with their heads held high.Beyond the pitch, it is the dwindling crowd support that has caused concerns for the state that declared football as its official sport in 2012.On Tuesday, Samir, a five-time national league winner with the club, urged footb ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Sensational bowling from the trio of Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi, and explosive knocks from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs in a rain-truncated match to make it a hat-trick of wins in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 so far. RR is at the top of the points table with three in three, delivering sensational results under skipper Riyan Parag. After starting of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Crispin Chettri, who returned as the head coach of the Indian women's football team, has named a 22-member squad for the FIFA Series 2026 tournament in Kenya. On Saturday, the Technical Committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) had recommended Chhetri to succeed Costa Rican Amelia Valverde whose brief tenure ended recently. "Crispin Chettri has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Indian women's national team. Chettri has named a 22-member squad for the fr ...Read More >
Shillong, April 7: Dempo Sports Club produced a clinical performance to secure their first win of the (IFL) 2025-26 season, defeating Shillong Lajong FC 3-0 at the PJN Stadium on Tuesday. Despite enjoying the lion's share of possession, Shillong Lajong struggled to make it count in the final third, coming up against a well-organised Dempo side that combined defensive discipline with sharp finishing. The hosts wasted little time in asserting control. Samir Naik's men began brightly and found th ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following his side's loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR), Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya expressed optimism that "the sun will rise" for the five-time champions and expressed his admiration for the hitting displayed by 15-year-old RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A blazing 32-ball 77* by Jaiswal and a stunning 14-ball 39 runs by Sooryavanshi helped RR reach 150/3 before bowlers restricted MI to 123/ 9 in this rain-truncated match, slipping to seventh ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires from April 13 to 17. Indian team will play its matches on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 at Argentina's National Centre of High Performance Athletics (also known as CeNARD). India and Argentina have enjoyed competitive encounters in recent years, including a thrilling 2-2 draw decided by shootout in the FIH Pro League 2024-25 last June. This upcoming to ...Read More >
New Delhi: When Sahaja Yamalapalli rushed to the net and struck a backhand volley beyond Patcharin Cheapchandej's reach to claim the second set, the Indian bench led by captain Vishal Uppal, found its voice again. There was still plenty to play for, with India trailing 1-0 in the opening tie against Thailand in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia-Oceania Group 1) here on Tuesday. With Sahaja drawing level and pushing the second singles into the decider, there was a renewed sense of fight and hope. H ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan United Football Club capped off their final home game in spectacular fashion, edging past Gokulam Kerala FC 1-0 in a dramatic and high-intensity Indian Football League clash at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here on Tuesday.Just when it seemed the match would end in a stalemate, Pangambam Naoba Meitei emerged as the hero, scoring a decisive goal deep into stoppage time (90+ minutes). With the match heading towards a goalless draw, Rajasthan United FC finally found the winner in t ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 7: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned a rain-curtailed IPL match into a fireworks show as Rajasthan Royals registered a commanding 27-run win over Mumbai Indians here on Tuesday. Rajasthan amassed an imposing 150 for 3 in 11 overs, riding on Jaiswal's unbeaten 32-ball 77 and Sooryavanshi's explosive 39 after being sent in to bat. The opening pair laid the foundation with a rapid 80-run stand, peppering the boundary with a flurry of strokes, including nine sixes be ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7: Devdutt Padikkal's story in IPL 2026 is not just about runs - it is about rediscovery. In the fast-paced T20 tournament that often celebrates instant impact, Padikkal's resurgence stands out for a different reason: it has been built over time, through setbacks, self-doubt, and a conscious decision to evolve. With scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter has made a statement early this se ...Read More >
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