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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 09:50 PM

RR vs MI Impact Players Today: Toss Report, Playing XIs, Latest Updates IPL 2026 Match 13

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) has already entered its matchweek three, as Rajasthan Royals (RR) face five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI), on Tuesday, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. This is the third match for both franchises. The Royals had a brilliant start to their IPL 2026 campaign, winning two out of two matches. On the other hand, the five-time winners have had a start-stop start after winning their first match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR); they fell sh ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 06:15 PM

Guwahati weather Today RR vs MI Weather Report: Will rain cause another washout after KKR vs PBKS ma...

RR vs MI Guwahati weather update today: The IPL 2026 season has seen its first rain-abandoned match, with concerns now rising for the Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians fixture in Guwahati due to intermittent rainfall. In a positive development, Hardik Pandya has returned to training for Mumbai Indians ahead of the game. The Indian Premier League 2026 season witnessed its first abandoned game on Monday, as the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata was called off due t ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 04:55 PM

IPL 2026: We Need To Fire in All Departments of Game, Says SRH's Klaasen

New Delhi: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders."Our batting ha ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 04:34 PM

Fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in IPL 2026

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In the opening 12 games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 'Fearless Prodigies' have stamped their authority with the bat, ball, and in the field. Be it Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav, or Harsh Dubey, these youngsters have risen to the occasion in crunch moments, playing with a boldness that belies their age. According to JioStar, these are the top 5 fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in the tournam ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 03:34 PM

'I Am Not Coming Back': No International Return For South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen

'Obviously, my family plays a big role in it. I have missed my friends when they did extremely well in the World Cup. But I had a little bit more FOMO, and I wanted to come back.' IMAGE: Heinrich Klaasen in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket, prioritising family time and T20 leagues. Klaasen briefly considered a comeback after experiencing 'FOMO' during the 2026 T20 ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 02:01 PM

We need to fire in all departments of the game: SRH batter Klaasen

New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 11:34 AM

Punjab and Kolkata rained out in Indian Premier League

KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >

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PoliticsSportsApr 07, 2026 11:03 AM

MI vs RR Match Today: Will Hardik Pandya Play? Check Probable Playing XI | Times Bull

New Delhi: The 13th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League is scheduled to be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals. This match will take place on Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, an event that has generated immense excitement among both cricket fans and players. The contest between the two teams is expected to be highly thrilling; while Rajasthan will be aiming for a hat-trick of victories, the Mumbai Indians are expected to go all out in their bid ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:33 AM

RR vs MI IPL 2026 Guwahati Weather Update: Another Washout In The Cards?

Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals host struggling Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 in Guwahati, with rain and thunderstorms likely to disrupt play on a generally batting friendly pitch. Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to host the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match no. 13 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (April 7). With two consecutive wins in the season, the formidable Royals are currently placed second in the points tally. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 01:30 AM

Stephen Fleming breaks silence on Sanju Samson's failures at CSK, backs star amid mounting pressure

Chennai Super Kings, who finished bottom of the table in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, have once again endured an underwhelming start to their 2026 campaign. Ahead of this season, CSK brought in Sanju Samson, India's T20 World Cup 2026 hero, with huge expectations on his shoulders as the long-term wicketkeeper replacement for their legend MS Dhoni. However, that spotlight has quickly turned into pressure, with Samson registering three consecutive single-digit scores as CSK sit 10th on t ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 08:02 PM

KKR's ₹25 Crore Buy Cameron Green's Horror Run Continues In IPL 2026, Falls Early Against PBKS At Ed...

Kolkata, April 6: Cameron Green's struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continued as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder failed again with the bat despite his record-breaking price tag. Bought for a massive Rs 25.20 crore in the December 2025 auction, Green has not performed up to the expectations so far. He is the most expensive overseas player in the IPL history. Cameron Green came in to bat early in the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on M ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 07:29 PM

David six-hitting spree powers Bengaluru to IPL win

Tim David smashed an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls to set up a comfortable win for Bengaluru over Chennai Tim David belted eight sixes in a blistering 70 not out to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second win of the IPL season, hammering Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs on Sunday. David's 25-ball blitz steered defending champions Bengaluru to 250-3, the highest total in this season's tournament, after the hosts were put in to bat first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru bowled Chennai out ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 06:29 PM

IPL 2026: MI Seek Reset Against Rampaging RR, Pandya Fitness in Focus

Guwahati: Mumbai Indians will hope that skipper Hardik Pandya regains full fitness when they square off against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit, which will be keen to extend its early-season momentum in their IPL clash here on Tuesday.Pandya, a key figure in the side, missed MI's previous outing due to illness, and his absence proved crucial in their six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals on Saturday.While India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav stepped in to lead and ensured continuity, MI missed Pa ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 06:10 PM

IPL 2026: Samson is Going Through Process of Connecting With CSK, Says Fleming

Bengaluru: Head coach Stephen Fleming downplayed Sanju Samson's underwhelming run in IPL 2026, saying the wicketkeeper batter is "going through the process of connecting" with Chennai Super Kings and he is "desperate" to score runs and contribute to the team's success.Samson, who joined the Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals amid much hype ahead of IPL 2026, has so far managed 6, 7, 9 in first three matches."It's difficult when you've been at a franchise (RR) for some time and even though he prob ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 05:14 PM

SRH angry at IPL Governing Council over Avesh Khan, Phil Salt incidents; set to file complaint with ...

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been underway, and two matches each have been played by the franchises. Ahead of the third match rounds, a controversial incident occurred during the first match of the double header on Sunday, 5th April 2026. The incident occurred during the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match. Avesh Khan, LSG's pace bowler, has always been in the headlines for his controversial celebrations and incidents during the IPL. Now he was involve ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 02:34 PM

Dhoni, Brevis hit the nets ahead of PBKS clash

Chennai Super Kings received a massive boost ahead of their first home fixture of the season as Dewald Brevis and MS Dhoni hit the nets. While uncertainty still remains over their participation in the Punjab Kings fixture, their return to the nets bodes well for a batting unit that clearly lacked experience in its first game against Rajasthan Royals. Dhoni was initially ruled out for the first two weeks of the season following a calf strain whereas Brevis missed the Rajasthan Royals clash with ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 01:30 PM

Sanju Samson is connecting with CSK, desperate for runs: Stephen Fleming

Bengaluru: Head coach Stephen Fleming downplayed Sanju Samson's underwhelming run in IPL 2026, saying the wicketkeeper batter is "going through the process of connecting" with Chennai Super Kings and he is "desperate" to score runs and contribute to the team's success. Samson, who joined the Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals amid much hype ahead of IPL 2026, has so far managed 6, 7, 9 in first three matches. Also Read: PM Modi lauds Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup heroics, hails him as a true per ...Read More >

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OtherApr 06, 2026 01:12 PM

Samson is going through the process of connecting with CSK, he's desperate for runs: Fleming

BENGALURU: Head coach Stephen Fleming downplayed Sanju Samson's underwhelming run in IPL 2026, saying the wicketkeeper batter is "going through the process of connecting" with Chennai Super Kings and he is "desperate" to score runs and contribute to the team's success. Samson, who joined the Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals amid much hype ahead of IPL 2026, has so far managed 6, 7, 9 in first three matches. "It's difficult when you've been at a franchise (RR) for some time and even though he ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 01:06 PM

Samson is going through the process of connecting with CSK, he's desperate for runs: Fleming

Bengaluru, Apr 6 (PTI) Head coach Stephen Fleming downplayed Sanju Samson's underwhelming run in IPL 2026, saying the wicketkeeper batter is "going through the process of connecting" with Chennai Super Kings and he is "desperate" to score runs and contribute to the team's success. Samson, who joined the Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals amid much hype ahead of IPL 2026, has so far managed 6, 7, 9 in first three matches. "It's difficult when you've been at a franchise (RR) for some time and eve ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 12:34 PM

Pant leads the chase as Lucknow beats Hyderabad by 5 wickets with 1...

HYDERABAD, India (AP) - Skipper Rishabh Pant led a successful chase on Sunday in Indian Premier League cricket with 68 not out off 50 balls as Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets with one ball remaining for its first win this season. Pant hit nine fours but no sixes in his first half-century of the season, and opener Aiden Markram scored a 27-ball 45 as Lucknow finished with 160-5 in 19.5 overs in reply to Hyderabad´s 156-9. Hyderabad´s top order failed to get going ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 11:51 AM

MI seek reset against rampaging RR, Pandya fitness in focus

Guwahati, Apr 6 (PTI) Mumbai Indians will hope that skipper Hardik Pandya regains full fitness when they square off against a confident Rajasthan Royals unit, which will be keen to extend its early-season momentum in their IPL clash here on Tuesday. Pandya, a key figure in the side, missed MI's previous outing due to illness, and his absence proved crucial in their six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals on Saturday. While India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav stepped in to lead and ensured continui ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 12:33 AM

'Fearless and ready' Jitesh Sharma is one of the shining examples of IPL's bold new generation

Jitesh Sharma has shed light on the evolving mindset of young players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing the new generation as fearless and driven by opportunity. Speaking in a recent podcast shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Jitesh, who has been part of the high-profile league since 2022, said, "They are fearless. Because of the IPL, you have the liberty to swing the bat from the first ball. Because you have a big contract, people now see cricket as a profession, not jus ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 08:34 PM

'Rishabh Pant Is Just Not A Captain': Michael Vaughan Slams LSG Skipper's Lack Of Clarity

Is Rishabh Pant not captaincy material? Michael Vaughan has questioned the LSG skipper's credentials over the lack of clarity he's offering with his actions and words. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has questioned Rishabh Pant's captaincy credentials, criticising the lack of clarity in his decision-making and expression during the toss ahead of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)'s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday (April 5). Pant opened the innings for LSG in their first match of the ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 07:48 PM

IPL 2026: Both Teams Unchanged As CSK Elect To Bowl First Against RCB | Sports

Bengaluru: Five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2026 game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. RCB will be aiming to make it two out of two wins, while CSK will be keen to get off the mark in the points table. Both teams are fielding unchanged playing elevens for this marquee clash. "Obviously, high scoring ground. Looks like a good pitch, there's going to be some ru ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 06:52 PM

RCB vs CSK Impact Players Today: Toss Report, Playing XIs, Latest Updates IPL 2026 Match 11

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has entered its second double header on Sunday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be facing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-voltage clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB vs CSK match is one of the most watched game in IPL history, as the rivalry has been intense over the years. The RCB vs CSK match have seen some of the best cricketers in action, with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni captaining their sides and having an on-field rivalry ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:13 PM

"Intense and competitive": Virat Kohli on RCB vs CSK in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Virat Kohli has opened up about why Indian Premier League (IPL) matches between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium are always charged with extraordinary energy and competitive spirit. Speaking in a video clip shared by Star Sports on Instagram, Kohli explained that the intensity of the encounters stems not only from on-field rivalries but also from passionate fan support. Notably, the video, ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:07 PM

'Intense and competitive': Virat Kohli on RCB vs CSK in Bengaluru | Mint

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Virat Kohli has opened up about why Indian Premier League (IPL) matches between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium are always charged with extraordinary energy and competitive spirit. Speaking in a video clip shared by Star Sports on Instagram, Kohli explained that the intensity of the encounters stems not only from on-field rivalries but also from passionate fan support. Notably, the video, ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 03:50 PM

IPL 2026: LSG ask SRH to bat first, Livingstone, Harshal come in

Hyderabad, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad here at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the first match of Sunday's double header. Both SRH and LSG are looking for early-season stability, albeit with different concerns. SRH have had mixed results so far, suffering a heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) but bouncing back with a more assured win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). On the other hand, LSG c ...Read More >

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