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Kolkata Knight Riders are desperately seeking their first victory in IPL 2026 as they face a formidable Lucknow Super Giants team led by the in-form Mohammed Shami. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and pose a big threat for the shaky KKR top order. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key Points Kolkata Knight Riders are seeking their first win of the IPL season against a strong Lucknow Super Giants team. Mohammed Shami's impressive form and seam bowling pose a signific ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will receive a massive boost in their spin attack as Sunil Narine, their marquee player, has recovered from the illness which forced him to sit out for the washed-out match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday. Chakravarthy, their second spinner, is in doubt for Thursday's clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) due to an injury to his left hand, which also caused him to miss the PBKS clash. Varun's hand was covered wit ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 8 (PTI) Star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green may finally be seen bowling for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 when three-time champions face Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, offering a lift to their depleted bowling stock. Green has not bowled so far this season following a back surgery, and he has been gradually building up his workload in the nets. The Australian bowled at full throttle on the eve of KKR's match against Punjab Kings on Monday and again sent down a fe ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 7 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has backed struggling all-rounder Cameron Green to continue batting up the order even if he is looking "tentative". KKR's big buy of Rs 25.20 crores, Green continued his woeful run for KKR after registering just four runs in two balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS), which ended in a no-contest. So far, Green, who was confirmed to be suffering from a lower-back injury by Cricket Australia (CA), has not bowled for ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has entered the matchweek three; however, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be playing their fourth match of the IPL. They will be up against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) tomorrow at the Eden Gardens. Ahead of the match, there has been some good news for KKR fans as Sunil Narine might return in the XI. As per the reports from Cricbuzz, Sunil Narine, who missed out on the game against Punjab Kings (PBKS), will be returning to the side against LSG. The veter ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Cameron Green is expected to resume bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in what could provide a timely boost to a side struggling with team balance due to multiple injury setbacks. According to ESPNcricinfo, Green, who has not bowled in IPL 2026 so far, had begun the tournament as a specialist batter following guidance from Cricket Australia due to a l ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is likely to take up bowling in the next match in Kolkata Knight Riders' next match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, a report has claimed. Green, who became the most expensive foreign player in the IPL Auction when he was purchased by the KKR for Rs 25.20 crore, has played for the team in their opening matches as a pure batter. Accor ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been exciting and breathtaking. It has already entered its third matchweek. Last night, Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosted Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The Royals continued to showcase their brilliant form in the IPL as they beat MI by 27 runs in a rain curtailed 11 overs game. The match started nearly two and a half hours later than the scheduled time due to rain in the eastern part of India. Hardik Pandya won the toss ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla lauded the Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after they helped their team secure a 27-run win over the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In a match that was reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain, Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a first-innings total of 150/3 with a 30-ball 80-run partnership. While Jaiswal ...Read More >
Mohammed Shami says his familiarity with Eden Gardens gives him an edge as LSG prepare to face winless KKR in IPL 2026. IMAGE: Mohammad Shami has brought his brilliant form in domestic cricket into IPL 2026. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters 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 thre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Legendary spinner Anil Kumble praised Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional batting against Jasprit Bumrah, highlighting how the young batter unusually dictated terms against one of the world's best bowlers. Kumble noted that Sooryavanshi cleverly anticipated Bumrah's variations, set him up for a slower ball, and capitalised with aggressive strokeplay, underlining his remarkable strike rate and consistent performances. Sooryavan ...Read More >
* Shah Rukh Khan hugged Sourav Ganguly in a video shared by KKR on Instagram * Sourav Ganguly was KKR captain in 2008 and 2010 but not in 2009 * The KKR vs Punjab Kings match was called off due to rain Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: IPL season is on, and Kolkata Knight Riders competed against Punjab Kings in Kolkata yesterday. The highlight of the evening was a video shared by KKR on Instagram, where Shah Rukh Khan was seen hugging it out with former ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are facing growing uncertainty over their talisman and former captain MS Dhoni's availability, with the veteran wicketkeeper-batter still some way off full fitness as the IPL 2026 season gathers pace.According to a Cricbuzz report, Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf muscle strain and is unlikely to be match-ready in time for CSK's upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals on April 11. At this stage, the 44-year-old may need at least another week be ...Read More >
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 (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): 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: 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Kolkata, April 7: 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, Rahane h ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals pulled off a thrilling 6-run win over Gujarat Titans in a last-ball finish, successfully defending 210 to go top of the IPL 2026 points table. With two wins in two matches, RR now lead the standings with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of +2.233. Delhi Capitals sit second, also unbeaten with 4 points from two games, maintaining a strong NRR of +1.170. Punjab Kings follow closely in third place with identical points but a slightly lower net run rate of +0.637. Royal Chal ...Read More >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The RR vs MI game has been reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain, with the powerplay set at 3.2 overs. Hardik Pandya said MI chose to bowl first due to the rain-affected conditions, adding that it's early in the season with room for improvement, a ...Read More >
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 >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, on Tuesday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The RR vs MI game has been reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain, with the powerplay set at 3.2 overs. Hardik Pandya said MI chose to bowl first due to the rain-affected conditions, adding that it's early in the season with room for improvement, a ...Read More >
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