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SportsApr 09, 2026 12:55 PM

IPL 2026: RR, RCB set for top-order shootout in Guwahati

Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 12:42 PM

RR, RCB set for top-order shootout in Guwahati

Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 12:40 PM

'Intent can't be faulted, but...': Gavaskar defends Miller after DC's one-run heartbreak

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter's intent was right even if the execution fell short in a high-pressure finish.In a last-ball thriller, Miller's decision not to take a single with two runs needed off two balls became the defining moment. Facing Prasidh Krishna, the South African backed himself to finish the game but missed the fina ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 12:33 PM

Every Sri Lankan desires to play in IPL: DC batter Nissanka

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. "Every Sri Lankan desires to play in the IPL, and if somebo ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 12:27 PM

A fitter Rashid feels back to his best but not very hopeful of red-ball future

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Rashid Khan believes he has finally regained the rhythm that eluded him following his back surgery in 2023. An undisputed great of the shortest format, Rashid went through a horror last season when he took just nine wickets in 15 games for Gujarat Titans. This was after an equally underwhelming 2024 run during which he struggled for rhythm post the surgery. He had to fight demons in his mind too. The constant thought being what if he pushes it too hard and ends up hurtin ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 12:05 PM

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill punished despite GT's last-ball thriller win over DC

NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season in a last-ball thriller at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. In a statement, the IPL confirmed the sanction, stating: "Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team m ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 11:34 AM

Hardik Pandya Blames Bowlers After RR Loss, Calls For Accountability: 'Cost Us The Game''

Hardik Pandya criticises Mumbai Indians bowling after defeat to Rajasthan Royals, says that better execution and just a few good deliveries could have changed the result. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has said that the bowling unit had to take more responsibility to ensure that the Rajasthan Royals couldn't post a big score within 11 overs, adding that even five better deliveries could have restricted RR to a smaller score and given MI a chance at chasing. Yashasvi Jaiswal (77*) and Vai ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 11:34 AM

Henrich Klaasen makes a BOLD comment on Dhoni's absence, says, 'Without him, it doesn't make CSK...'

Sunrisers Hyderabad star batter Henrich Klaasen reflected on CSK's strength and experience, saying Dhoni's absence doesn't make them any less of a strong side. IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a decent start to IPL 2026 with only one win out of three matches so far. The top-paid player, Heinrich Klaasen, has been in impressive form this season. In an interview on 'JioStar Press Room', Klaasen discussed his role in the middle order, the potential impact of MS Dhoni's absence on their Riva ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 11:22 AM

You cannot fault David Miller's intent: Gavaskar defends DC batter

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his refusal to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans that cost his side the match, saying the South African's intent cannot be faulted. Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 11:20 AM

You cannot fault David Millers intent: Gavaskar defends DC batter | Mint

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his refusal to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans that cost his side the match, saying the South African's intent cannot be faulted. Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 11:11 AM

Cricket-Buttler gets his IPL mojo back with a fifty in Gujarats first win | Mint

NEW DELHI, April 9 (Reuters) - Jos Buttler has been around long enough to know it usually takes perseverance to bring a run drought to an end and the Gujarat batter's resolve was finally rewarded with a stellar knock in the Titans' win over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. England's former white‑ball captain had managed just 87 runs across eight innings in this year's Twenty20 World Cup but scores of 38 and 26 in the first two games of the Indian Premier League suggested a turnaround was at hand. ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 11:06 AM

Sports News | KL Rahul, David Miller Lead IPL Chase Batting Charts with Highest Averages | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) star batters David Miller and KL Rahul lead the charts among batters with the highest average while chasing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) out of the 231 batters to have batted at least 10 times in IPL chases. Miller has scored 1,816 runs in 67 innings at an impressive average of 49.08 with a strike rate of 142.54, including 12 fifties and a century, while Rahul has amassed 2,636 runs in 66 innings at 47.92 with a strike rate of 138.22, ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 10:48 AM

Shubman Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for Gujarat Titans' slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Capitals, which they won in a thrilling last-ball finish here. Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season with a one-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring cliffhanger on Wednesday. "Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 10:33 AM

IPL 2026: 'That's cricket,' Delhi Capitals say; Gujarat Titans feel 'very lucky' with one-run win

After a team fails to get two runs from two balls with a designated finisher on strike, that's all they can say. Delhi Capitals were understandably shell-shocked at the denouement of the topsy-turvy game against Gujarat Titans, one which they seem to be winning, then losing, then winning again before finishing on the wrong side after 40 overs of dramatic action. "There has not been any discussion about the final two deliveries yet," DC opener Pathum Nissanka said barely minutes after David Mil ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 10:31 AM

IPL 2026: After GT's nail-biting win over DC, Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Gujarat Titans' sealed a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals to get their first win of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in the match. "Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. "As ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 09, 2026 10:24 AM

Gill fined Rs 12 lakh for GT's slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League clash against Delhi Capitals, which they won in a thrilling last-ball finish here. Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season with a one-run victory over the hosts in a high-scoring cliffhanger on Wednesday. "Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 09:45 AM

IPL 2026: 'Incredible' Sooryavanshi wins first round against Bumrah

GUWAHATI: It's not just fast bowlers who hunt in pairs. Openers do so too, just like left-handers Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal are doing for Rajasthan Royals this season. In Rajasthan's second game against Gujarat Titans, the duo became the fastest Indian opening pair to get to 500 IPL runs, surpassing Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir. They then added 80 runs in 30 balls in the truncated game against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCR ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 09:33 AM

KKR vs LSG Match Preview: Kolkata Knight Riders struggle to get their house in order

KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on Monday highlighted some added concerns. Struggling to get their house in order, KKR opted to take some bold calls by leaving out Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. However, the outcome of that decision remained inconclusive, although it is likely that they will be back in ac ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 09:09 AM

Sports News | Every Sri Lankan Desires to Play in IPL: DC Batter Nissanka | LatestLY

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. Also Read | Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier Le ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 08:51 AM

Every Sri Lankan desires to play in IPL: DC batter Nissanka

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. "Every Sri Lankan desires to play in the IPL, and if somebo ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 08:03 AM

IPL 2026: Axar Patel's gesture towards distraught David Miller wins hearts -- watch

NEW DELHI: "What was David Miller thinking?" "Why didn't he run?" Those questions will dominate conversations after Delhi Capitals suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. But beyond the drama and debate, it was Axar Patel's touching post-match gesture that truly stood out.At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, Miller endured a whirlwind night that ended in agony. The South African nearly pulled off one of the great heists, smashing an unbeaten 41 off just 20 bal ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:34 AM

IPL 2026: Gill reveals how Miller's miss sealed Gujarat Titans' win

Shubman Gill credits a missed single and strategic bowling for Gujarat Titans' thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a nail-biting IPL encounter. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans' skipper celebrates with his team-mates. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Shubman Gill believed Gujarat Titans had a chance to win after David Miller refused a single in the final over. Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season by one run against Delhi Capitals. Gill felt that using a slower delivery for the fina ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:34 AM

Matheesha Pathirana's delayed arrival worsens KKR crisis, adds to bowling woes in IPL 2026 campaign

Kolkata Knight Riders' troubles in IPL 2026 have deepened, with Matheesha Pathirana still awaiting fitness clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, delaying his much-anticipated arrival. The Sri Lankan pacer remains unavailable as he is yet to complete the mandatory fitness tests required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for overseas leagues. He is among several centrally contracted players who have not cleared these assessments, with injuries and logistical delays slowing the process. Path ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:57 AM

DC vs GT: What was David Miller thinking -- why didn't he run?

NEW DELHI: 'What was he thinking?'. 'What was he doing?'. 'Why didn't he run?' These were some of the questions that did the rounds in the aftermath of Delhi Capitals' one-run loss against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026.The 'he' in question is David Miller. The South African batter had a whirlwind experience at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!First, while fielding, he picked up an injury on his right hand when he made a ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:52 AM

Gujarat Titans win last ball thriller after Miller's brain fade moment

New Delhi, April 8: Gujarat Titans secured their first win of the season following a roller coaster last over as a rampaging David Miller's momentary indiscretion cost Delhi Capitals dearly in an IPL match here on Wednesday. Miller refused the single off the penultimate delivery of the final bowled by Prasidh Krishna underlining his lack of trust in partner Kuldeep Yadav. Prasidh bowled a pace-off slower which Miller missed and Jos Buttler having taken one glove off broke down the stumps before ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:36 AM

Shami dismissed Abhishek with a 'new' variation: LSG coach

Kolkata, April 8: The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek Sharma was a "new" delivery that the veteran India pacer developed just a few days ago while working with bowling coach Bharat Arun, revealed Lucknow Super Giants spin bowling coach Carl Crowe. The out-of-favour Shami has been phenomenal for LSG following a superb domestic season for Bengal, returning with a sensational spell of 2/9 from four overs including 18 dot balls to blow away the star-studded Sunrisers Hyderabad top o ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:13 AM

Sports News | IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane in Focus Ahead of KKR Vs LSG Clash | LatestLY

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9. While Shami has had a wonderful start to his IPL 2026 season, as he has managed to have an economy rate of 4.00 in the powerplay so far, the best in the season for any bowler with a minimum of three overs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Ajinkya Rahane, however, has a strong r ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:31 AM

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wins the Jasprit Bumrah battle, Rajasthan Royals the rain-hit tie

MUMBAI: For the second straight day, rain played spoilsport in the Indian Premier League. On Monday, heavy showers in Kolkata had forced the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Punjab Kings game to be abandoned after just 3.2 overs. But luckily, at Guwahati on Tuesday, the weather gods relented to allow an 11-overs a side game between hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI). The spectators who had stayed back despite the frustrating delay, finally had good news at 9:28pm when the players ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 01:35 AM

"Very pleased to get over the line": GT captain Shubman Gill after thrilling 1-run win over DC

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill expressed his happiness, saying he is "very pleased to get over the line" after his team secured a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash on Wednesday. Batting first, GT posted 210/4, powered by half-centuries from Shubman Gill (70), Washington Sundar (55), and Jos Buttler (52). Rashid Khan (3/17) and Prasidh Krishna (2/52) played key roles with the ball for GT. ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 01:34 AM

IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami, Ajinkya Rahane in focus ahead of KKR vs LSG clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9. While Shami has had a wonderful start to his IPL 2026 season, as he has managed to have an economy rate of 4.00 in the powerplay so far, the best in the season for any bowler with a minimum of three overs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Ajinkya Rahane, however, has a strong r ...Read More >

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