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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:33 AM

Hardik Pandya Increases Workload After Being Told He'll Have To Bowl Full Quota At 2027 World Cup

Hardik Pandya is expected to play a key role for India and for that, they want him to be ready to deliver 10 overs if needed. With an eye on the 2027 ODI World Cup, India allrounder Hardik Pandya has reportedly intensified his workload as he prepares for a bigger role with the ball in the one-day setup. Given his history of injuries, Pandya has been careful not to push his body beyond its limits, avoiding the kind of fitness issues that have previously cut short his participation in major inter ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:33 AM

Cummins goes back home for another round of scan on his injured back

Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flown back to Australia for a final scan on his injured back by Cricket Australia's medical team which will give clearance for his participation during the second phase of the ongoing Indian Premier League. According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo: " Cummins, who has been out of action since July, 2025 with just one Ashes Test appearance in between, has left the team's camp at IPL 2026 and returned home to have a final scan on his ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:30 AM

IPL 2026: Jaiswal's unbeaten 77 helps RR beat Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in rain-hit match

Guwahati, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a half-century and raised 80 runs for the opening wicket with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at breakneck pace as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-shortened 11-overs-a-side Match 13 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. This is Rajasthan Royals' third successive win as they took the top table with six points. After Yashasvi Jaiswal hammered a sensational 77 not out off 3 ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:21 AM

"Trying my best every single time": Yashasvi Jaiswal after RR's 27-run win over MI

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal highlighted his calculated approach and team discussions after being named Player of the Match in their 27-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-affected Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash on Tuesday. Jaiswal slammed a fantastic unbeaten 32-ball 77, with 10 fours and four sixes, that helped his side to put a challenging score of 150/3 in a rain-hit game, which was shortened to 11 overs. During the p ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:17 AM

Bowlers need to take responsibility: MI captain Hardik after loss to RR

Guwahati, Apr 7 (PTI) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the bowlers need to take responsibility after his side lost to Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in their rain-curtailed Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Pandya opted to bowl after the start of the match was delayed by more than two hours due to persistent rain. Mumbai bowlers conceded 150 runs. "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to (in powerplay). They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsi ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:16 AM

IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi Fireworks Sink MI in Rain-Hit Clash

Guwahati: 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 between them.Ja ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 01:02 AM

IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Suryavanshi shine as RR beat MI by 27 runs in rain-truncated match

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 >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 12:58 AM

Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi fireworks sink MI in rain-hit clash

Guwahati, Apr 7 (PTI): 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 sixe ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 12:55 AM

Sports News | IPL: Six-machine Suryavanshi, Consistent Jaiswal Dine on MI Bowling, Make Bumrah Strug...

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a historic night against the Mumbai Indians (MI), as he became the batter with the most runs in major T20 leagues before turning 18 and took his six-hitting to an unprecedented level in the tournament's history. Suryavanshi scored a hard-hitting 39 in just 14 balls, with a four and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 278.57 before he was undone by Shardul Thakur. Also Read | Impact Subs in T ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 12:52 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 08, 2026 12:40 AM

IPL Points Table 2026: Updated Standings, Orange Cap, Purple Cap After RR vs MI Match 13

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match no.13, was between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. RR beat MI by 27 runs in a rain-curtailed match. The RR vs MI match started at 10:10 PM IST. The rain curtailed the game, reduced to 11 overs per side. The power play was for 3.2 overs. MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to field first. They made three changes, with the captain coming back after the illness, and Corbin Bosch ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 12:15 AM

IPL 2026: Top-heavy Gujarat Titans face litmus test

CHENNAI: Four years ago, Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans to their maiden title in their debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season. It set the ball rolling for a lot of things, including Pandya's captaincy, Shubman Gill's rise and more. However, the league and format was not what it is today. 250-plus totals were not the norm. The Impact Player rule was yet to be implemented and the IPL generation was still in making. Pandya and Titans repeated the run to the final in 2023 but fell short to Chen ...Read More >

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SportsApr 08, 2026 12:00 AM

IPL: Six-machine Suryavanshi, consistent Jaiswal dine on MI bowling, make Bumrah struggle

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a historic night against the Mumbai Indians (MI), as he became the batter with the most runs in major T20 leagues before turning 18 and took his six-hitting to an unprecedented level in the tournament's history. Suryavanshi scored a hard-hitting 39 in just 14 balls, with a four and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 278.57 before he was undone by Shardul Thakur. With 374 runs in his IPL car ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 11:47 PM

Sports News | IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi Help RR Post 150/3 in 11 Overs Against MI in Guwahati ...

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with help from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 150/3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-impacted match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After being put in to bat first, RR's Jaiswal slammed an unbeaten 77-run innings off just 32 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and four sixes. A 14-ball 39 run innings off Sooryavanshi's bat also helped RR post a dominant total in a match that was redu ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 11:34 PM

Ruturaj Gaikwad at last provides update on MS Dhoni's recovery, answers the burning question

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a crucial update on MS Dhoni, saying the talisman is recovering and will soon attain full fitness. The 44-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is currently on the sidelines as he is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, CSK confirmed that the five-time tournament winner is all but set to miss the first two weeks of the 19th edition of the competition. In Dhoni's absence, Sanju Samson ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 11:28 PM

IPL 2026: Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi help RR post 150/3 in 11 overs against MI in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with help from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to 150/3 in 11 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in a rain-impacted match at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. After being put in to bat first, RR's Jaiswal slammed an unbeaten 77-run innings off just 32 balls, hitting 10 boundaries and four sixes. A 14-ball 39 run innings off Sooryavanshi's bat also helped RR post a dominant total in a match that was redu ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 10:36 PM

IPL 2026: Pandya, Boult return as MI opt to bowl in rain-shortened match vs RR

Guwahati, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Skipper Hardik Pandya returned to the side as the Mumbai Indians elected to bowl first against the Rajasthan Royals in a rain-shortened 11-overs-a-side Match 13 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. The match is set to start around two and a half hours after the scheduled start of 7.30 pm because of rain that lashed the city since early afternoon. It will be an 11-overs-per-side match with the Power-play reduced to ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 10:23 PM

"Their calls haven't been as sharp, key players haven't delivered consistently": Saba Karim on KKR p...

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has pointed out that the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) support staff and senior players possess immense experience, but their strategic calls have not been that sharp, and the key players have not delivered consistently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Three-time champions KKR are yet to win a match in the tournament. The three-time champions suffered defeats against the Mumbai Indians and the Sunrisers Hyderabad ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 10:18 PM

Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult back as MI bowl first vs RR in 11-over match - check full playing XI

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss, and opted to field against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Tuesday. For the Mumbai Indians, captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the last match against Delhi Capitals, and Trent Boult came back into the side. While the Rajasthan Royals went with the same team. It will be a 11-over game. Powerplay will be 3.2 overs."We are going to bowl first. It has been under covers, in rain-effected games you should bat second. It just gives you a clea ...Read More >

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PoliticsSportsApr 07, 2026 10:18 PM

MI ask RR to bat in rain-truncated IPL match

Guwahati, Apr 7 (PTI) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, which has been reduced to 11-overs-a-side, here on Tuesday. The match was delayed by over two-and-a-half hours due to persistent rain. Skipper Pandya has recovered from his illness and returns to lead MI while pacer Trent Boult and spinner Allah Ghazanfar also make a comeback to the playing XI after missing the previous match. Hosts Rajasthan are fielding an ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 10:15 PM

Rain Stops in Guwahati: RR vs MI IPL 2026 Clash Resumes as 11-Over Thriller - MI Win Toss and Elect ...

The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is finally underway after a lengthy rain delay. Following confirmation that the rain has stopped, match officials prepared the ground for a shortened contest. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl first, with skipper Hardik Pandya citing the covered pitch and the advantage of chasing in rain-affected conditions. The game has been ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 10:05 PM

MCA to unveil Ravi Shastri Stand, dedicate Wankhede Stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, ...

Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates in the memory of former India stars Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, honouring four of Mumbai and India's most distinguished cricketing figures. The unveiling ceremony will be graced by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:56 PM

Ajinkya Rahane defends his batting approach, vows to keep improving amid growing criticism

Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format. Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR's three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season. After the SRH game, Rah ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:42 PM

I'm a local here, will have home advantage vs KKR: Shami tells Rahane

Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Fresh from his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami returns to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, to face Kolkata Knight Riders, sounding a quiet warning to the opposition. Winless after three matches, embattled Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, their third home game in a row. "You always have that home advantage playing at Eden Gardens," Shami said on Tuesday, speaking alongside K ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:39 PM

IPL 2026: Rinku Bats Too Low, KKR Should Push Him Up The Order, Says Ganguly

Kolkata: Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the team's batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win a match in three outings this season, and even the one point that they have in their kitty now is from a washout against Punjab Kings on Monday."He's (Rahane) the Knight Riders captain, and I feel Rinku bats too low. He's (Rinku) a better player than that, and, hopefu ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:33 PM

Rinku Singh bats too low, KKR should push him up the order: Ganguly

Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly thinks that Kolkata Knight Riders should promote vice-captain Rinku Singh up the order to ease the team's batting woes in the ongoing IPL 2026. The three-time champion KKR are yet to win a match in three outings this season, and even the one point that they have in their kitty now is from a washout against Punjab Kings on Monday. "He's (Rahane) the Knight Riders captain, and I feel Rinku bats too low. He's (Rinku) a better player than th ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:21 PM

MCA to unveil Ravi Shastri Stand; dedicate Wankhede Stadium gates to Sardesai, Solkar and Edulji

Mumbai, Apr 7 (PTI) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will honour its cricketing stalwartson Thursday by unveiling the new Ravi Shastri Stand at the Wankhede Stadium and dedicating gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji. The unveiling ceremony will be graced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongside Apex Council members, office bearers, and others from the cricketing fraternity. The decision to honour these ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:05 PM

MCA to unveil Ravi Shastri Stand on April 9; dedicate Wankhede Stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Ekna...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) will unveil the Ravi Shastri Stand and dedicate stadium gates to Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar and Diana Edulji at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 9), honouring four of Mumbai and India's most distinguished cricketing figures. According to the MCA release, the unveiling ceremony will be graced by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. MCA President Ajinkya Naik will also be present, alongsid ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 08:35 PM

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill Fit To Play Against Delhi Capitals

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has recovered from the muscle spasm that forced him to miss the previous game and will take the field against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Gill's opening partner Sai Sudharsan confirmed that the former is fit to play."He is absolutely fine and will play," said Sudharsan on the eve of the game.Titans have been tagged as a top heavy batting side. The middle order in the last game was unable to do the job after the launch pad provided b ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 08:28 PM

Shubman Gill fit to play against Delhi Capitals

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has recovered from the muscle spasm that forced him to miss the previous game and will take the field against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday. Gill's opening partner Sai Sudharsan confirmed that the former is fit to play. "He is absolutely fine and will play," said Sudharsan on the eve of the game. Titans have been tagged as a top heavy batting side. The middle order in the last game was unable to do the job after the laun ...Read More >

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