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Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Ahead of his side's win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan hailed the performances of openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, saying that getting those 80-odd runs in the powerplay made things easy for the team. After a setback against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), SRH bounced back in style as an 82-run opening stand between Travis-Abhi ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan praised his team's collective commitment after their emphatic 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens, saying he was delighted to see every player contribute to the side's first victory of the season. "Not at the way I played, but the way the rest of the team. It's always the team. So, really happy the way they were committed on the ground and everyone ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs. "In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. All of them are eager to learn, and my role is to understand what each individual needs, while ultimately preparing them for match situations. Where they bat and th ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy said he was relieved to finally deliver a decisive performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, adding that his all-round efforts in the 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders were something he was itching to dish out on the field. Reddy hit 39 off 24 deliveries and shared an 82-run stand with Heinrich Klaasen while taking 2-17 with the ball as SRH got their first win of the competitio ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane attributed his side's defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to the lack of crucial partnerships during the middle overs while chasing a challenging target of 227 in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Wednesaday. "Yeah, I thought we needed a couple of big partnerships. Guys who were set needed to take it deep. We came back really well with the ball after they looked set for ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India(AP) -- Sunrisers Hyderabad notched a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday to become the first team this Indian Premier League season to successfully defend a total. Abhishek Sharma (48) and Travis Head's (46) power-hitting in the first six overs propelled Hyderabad and Heinrich Klaasen added 52 off 35 balls as the Sunrisers reached 226-8. Finn Allen (28) provided an early threat to chase down a big total when the New Zealand opener smashed boundaries off ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 2 (PTI) Nitish Kumar Reddy, who played a key role in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders, said he had been waiting for such a performance for a long time after his all-round show helped his side register their first win of the IPL season here on Thursday. Heinrich Klaasen (52) and Reddy (39) provided the late charge as SRH posted a challenging 226 for 8. Reddy (2/17) also chipped in with the ball as KKR were bowled out for 161 in 16 overs. "It's the match-w ...Read More >
Granted teams batting first haven't had it safe in recent times and the pressure of breaching 200 has gone through the roof. But Chennai Super Kings also possess a fantastic winning record defending modest totals. Whatever happened to that conviction in Guwahati on Monday evening in their first game of IPL 2026? Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad says it has taken a hit. "We could have been better in batting, taken the game deep, shown some batsmanship, maybe taken the game till 150-160," he said after th ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said that he is not trying to force himself as a captain on a much-younger and inexperienced team and is willing to "let them make mistakes, express themselves and stay in good headspace". The opening game of IPL 2026 for CSK saw as many as five debutants for the side, including Sarfaraz Khan and Rs 14.20 crore big-buy ...Read More >
Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chennai Super Kings captain (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad backed his young batting line-up to improve as the season progresses after his side faltered against Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of the 2026 IPL, adding that they will see them become better with more game time. CSK were bowled out for 127 by Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, as they slumped to an eight-wicket loss. "The wicket was slightly tougher, and we had to bat first, put up a score, and they had t ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 2: Team India cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh got furious over his young teammate Angkrish Raghuvanshi after he gets run out during a crucial run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Raghuvanshi was playing brilliantly before he got run out after a mix up in the middle of the pitch. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad set a mammoth target of 226/8 in their first 20 overs which is the highest total in the curre ...Read More >
Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin said young batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly showed remarkable maturity in his debut IPL outing, as the side prepares to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Connolly struck an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls and held his nerve in a chase of 163 after PBKS suffered a middle-order wobble against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. "We've known about Cooper Connolly in Australia for s ...Read More >
Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) rode on blistering knocks by Abhishek Sharma (48) and Heinrich Klaasen (52) to post the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season by finishing at 226/8 in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. For KKR, pacer Blessing Muzarabani ended with 4-41, and despite the side not conceding much in the back-end overs, they still have an uphill mountain to climb as they need to complete the chase at 11.3 runs ...Read More >
Kolkata: Blessing Muzarabani starred with a four-wicket haul for Kolkata Knight Riders, but a fighting half-century from Heinrich Klaasen powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a competitive 226 for eight in their IPL clash Thursday. Travis Head returned to form with a blistering 46 off 21 balls, while Abhishek Sharma hammered 48 off 21 as the duo put on a scintillating 82-run opening stand in just 34 deliveries. There were ominous signs early for KKR's inexperienced attack as SRH raced along at nearl ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, first round fixture have been completed, as all the teams have played their first matches of the 19th edition of the competition. Now, the second round of the fixture is set to start from today, as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Knights have lost their first match against the Mumbai Indians by 6 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. On the other hand, the road matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad continue after l ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues this evening as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens. Both franchises are seeking their first victory of the season after suffering defeats in their respective opening fixtures. With the match scheduled to begin in the evening, ground staff have prepared a surface expected to favour stroke-play, though evening dew may influence the decision at the toss. You can follow KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 live scorecard here. ...Read More >
KKR coach Abhishek Nayar backs Cameron Green despite early struggles, stresses long term auction strategy, player faith, T20 adaptability and value of home fan support Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar reaffirmed the franchise's strong faith in Cameron Green ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday (April 2), stressing that the Australian all-rounder remains central to their long-term plans despite early challenges. Speaking before the clash, Nayar empha ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 2 April 2026: From one of the most accomplished finishers in T20 cricket to shaping one of the most dynamic batting units in the league, Dinesh Karthik's transition into a coaching role at Royal Challengers Bengaluru is yielding strong results as the side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs, a performance that highlighted both preparation and ex ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season witnessed its first major flashpoint both on and off the field during the 5th Match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. On April 01, 2026, what was expected to be a high-octane cricketing masterclass between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was momentarily overshadowed by chaotic scenes in the stands, followed by a clinical batting display that silenced the home crowd. While the players were locked in ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Royal Challengers Bengaluru side began their 2026 IPL campaign by scripting history, pulling off the fastest 200-plus chase in IPL history against Sunrisers Hyderabad, chasing down the target in just 15.4 overs. "In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. All of them are eager to learn, and my role is to understand what each individual needs, while ultimately preparing them for match situations. Where they bat and th ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH, India (AP) - Cooper Connolly marked his Indian Premier League debut with an unbeaten half-century in Punjab Kings' three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Batting at No. 3, the 22-year-old Australian smashed 72 not out off 44 balls with five sixes and five fours as last year´s finalist survived a middle-order collapse to reach 165-7 with five balls to spare. Fast bowler Vijayakumar Vyshak (3-34) and experienced spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (2-28) had earlier bowled well in the ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has never been just about the cricket; it is a high-octane blend of entertainment, brand endorsements, and digital storytelling. However, for popular sports presenter and actor Sahiba Bali, the spotlight has recently turned from the pitch to a growing storm of online criticism. Known for her infectious energy and deep connection with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) fanbase, Bali has found herself at the centre of a cancel culture wave that highlights the volat ...Read More >
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the second game of both these teams at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). The two teams come into the match on the back of defeats in their season opener but one of them will be able to register their first win of the season. KKR were outplayed by Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first game of the season. Half-centuries from captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi took KKR to 220-4 in 20 overs. The bowlers then could not ma ...Read More >
Injury woes continue to plague the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the team's IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Monday (March 30). The South African batter picked up a side strain during training, ruling him out of CSK's first game. Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the development in the pre-match press conference the eve of the clash. It is unclear whether Brevis will be fit for CSK's second game - at home against Punjab Kings (PB ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Following a stellar half-century against the Lucknow Super Gaints (LSG) on Wednesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Sameer Rizvi said that after clear communication with the DC coaches, he was given a defined role at number four and encouraged to play attacking, positive cricket with full backing from the team. DC started the new IPL season with a thumping six-wicket win over LSG at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. Rizvi described ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 1: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has played down Kolkata Knight Riders' poor start with the ball, saying experienced spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy remain a major threat and the "battle" against them will be crucial in their IPL match here on Thursday. Chakravarthy has lost his rhythm since he was taken to cleaners by South Africa in the T20 World Cup in February as he looked ordinary in a wicketless spell against Mumbai Indians. Narine too has not ...Read More >
Lucknow: New logo, new jersey and even new vigor, but nothing worked out the way Lucknow Super Giants would have hoped for on Wednesday. The same old story repeated itself for Rishabh Pant and Co, who lost to Delhi Capitals by six wickets on their home turf in the season opener, marking their third successive defeat against them. Even after losing four quick wickets for just 26 runs, including skipper Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals managed to beat the hosts. Local boy Sameer Rizvi struck his second ...Read More >
LUCKNOW, India (AP) - Impact player substitute Sameer Rizvi struck a half-century as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order order collapse and beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in its opening game of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Rizvi anchored Delhi to 145-4 in 17.1 overs with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls after coming in for Thangarasu Natarajan in the fourth over. Lucknow had earlier collapsed to 141 all in 18.4 overs after Delhi skipper Axar Patel won the toss on a wicket where ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel credited his side's awareness and execution with the ball for setting up a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, highlighting how they made the most of helpful new-ball conditions before sealing the chase through a crucial middle-overs partnership. "Game finished early, got close in the middle. The new ball was doing a bit, our chat was about a big partnership, and we finished well. Happy with bowling. We knew it swung and ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, match no. 5 have concluded, as Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets. With this hefty win, DC goes to the top of the table. The Capitals won the toss and elected to field first. Surprising everyone, Rishabh Pant opened the batting for LSG; however, he had a short stint in the new role. The LSG captain was dismissed unluckily at the non-striker end, after Mitchell Marsh's straight drive hit Mukesh Kumar's hand and ended up on the stumps ...Read More >
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