India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: IND 84/1 (7); Abhishek, Ishan at crease after Samson falls for 24

India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: IND 84/1 (7); Abhishek, Ishan at crease after Samson falls for 24

India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson.

Zimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (c), Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Graeme Cremer, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Ben Curran, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza.

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Two captains. Two contrasting countenances at the post-match interview. Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Axar Patel fronted up to the first question with a wide grin despite the gut-wrenching, last-ball defeat to the Gujarat Titans (GT). Ruturaj Gaikwad wore more of a resigned, nervous smile after Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) lower order managed to cushion the blow against a marauding Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

The dissimilar body language reflected how the season has panned out for both sides ahead of their meeting at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. For the Capitals, the loss was a minor blip in an otherwise positive start to the season, which included two wins in two. The mood is far more sombre in the home team’s camp. 

Sanju Samson, the latest poster boy of the franchise, has failed to get going in yellow after his exploits with the bat in the business end of India’s T20 World Cup win, as has his opening partner Gaikwad.

CSK’s triumphant 2023 and 2021 seasons were built on the openers doing most of the heavy lifting. The first-wicket partnerships averaged 56.6 and 47.25 in those campaigns. It is only three games into the season, but Samson and Gaikwad average only 12.33. The expected Yin-Yang of the opening pair is yet to take effect. 

Against the Capitals, the batting could be bolstered by the return of Dewald Brevis from a side-strain-induced layoff, though coach Stephen Fleming remained non-committal on his return. His potential return, along with Sarfaraz Khan’s aptitude in innovative shots during the middle overs, could force one of the INR 14.20-crore signings in Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer to sit out. The wait to see MS Dhoni in action will also drag on for the CSK faithful, with the former captain still making his way back from a calf problem.

ALSO READ: PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Batting units in the spotlight as Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in afternoon clash

While the batting issues stem from a temporary lack of form, the bowling poses more pertinent questions. New Zealand pacer Matt Henry, who has taken up the role of the lead overseas pacer after Nathan Ellis’ injury, has looked a shadow of his past self, unable to create any breakthroughs or stem the flow of runs.

Noor Ahmad’s wily wrist spin too has been unable to break the opponent’s resistance, leaving the side short of options to create middle-over incursions. Gaikwad and Co. might be better off playing Akeal Hosein, who can also double up as a PowerPlay wicket-taker, in place of Henry. 

Despite the tight loss on Wednesday, things seem far more settled for DC. Nitish Rana’s lack of returns this season could propel the think tank to bring in Ashutosh Sharma to add some lower-order depth to the team, which was solely dependent on David Miller’s heroics to take it to the cusp of victory against GT, before the decision-making went askew. 

It is still early in the season, but the result at Chepauk on Sunday will push the scales down further for the teams. Another home loss for CSK, the seventh in succession, will plunge it further down the road in the scurry to avoid the wooden spoon – a sight all too familiar from last year. Alternatively, a defeat for DC will result in a multi-team melee in the middle of the table, which the Axar Patel-led side has historically finished on the wrong side of. 

Published on Apr 10, 2026

#CSK #IPL #Wounded #Delhi #Capitals #faces #floundering #Chennai #Super #Kings #search #momentum">CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Wounded Delhi Capitals faces floundering Chennai Super Kings in search of momentum  Two captains. Two contrasting countenances at the post-match interview. Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Axar Patel fronted up to the first question with a wide grin despite the gut-wrenching, last-ball defeat to the Gujarat Titans (GT). Ruturaj Gaikwad wore more of a resigned, nervous smile after Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) lower order managed to cushion the blow against a marauding Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The dissimilar body language reflected how the season has panned out for both sides ahead of their meeting at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. For the Capitals, the loss was a minor blip in an otherwise positive start to the season, which included two wins in two. The mood is far more sombre in the home team’s camp. Sanju Samson, the latest poster boy of the franchise, has failed to get going in yellow after his exploits with the bat in the business end of India’s T20 World Cup win, as has his opening partner Gaikwad.CSK’s triumphant 2023 and 2021 seasons were built on the openers doing most of the heavy lifting. The first-wicket partnerships averaged 56.6 and 47.25 in those campaigns. It is only three games into the season, but Samson and Gaikwad average only 12.33. The expected Yin-Yang of the opening pair is yet to take effect. Against the Capitals, the batting could be bolstered by the return of Dewald Brevis from a side-strain-induced layoff, though coach Stephen Fleming remained non-committal on his return. His potential return, along with Sarfaraz Khan’s aptitude in innovative shots during the middle overs, could force one of the INR 14.20-crore signings in Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer to sit out. The wait to see MS Dhoni in action will also drag on for the CSK faithful, with the former captain still making his way back from a calf problem.ALSO READ: PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Batting units in the spotlight as Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in afternoon clashWhile the batting issues stem from a temporary lack of form, the bowling poses more pertinent questions. New Zealand pacer Matt Henry, who has taken up the role of the lead overseas pacer after Nathan Ellis’ injury, has looked a shadow of his past self, unable to create any breakthroughs or stem the flow of runs.Noor Ahmad’s wily wrist spin too has been unable to break the opponent’s resistance, leaving the side short of options to create middle-over incursions. Gaikwad and Co. might be better off playing Akeal Hosein, who can also double up as a PowerPlay wicket-taker, in place of Henry. Despite the tight loss on Wednesday, things seem far more settled for DC. Nitish Rana’s lack of returns this season could propel the think tank to bring in Ashutosh Sharma to add some lower-order depth to the team, which was solely dependent on David Miller’s heroics to take it to the cusp of victory against GT, before the decision-making went askew. It is still early in the season, but the result at Chepauk on Sunday will push the scales down further for the teams. Another home loss for CSK, the seventh in succession, will plunge it further down the road in the scurry to avoid the wooden spoon – a sight all too familiar from last year. Alternatively, a defeat for DC will result in a multi-team melee in the middle of the table, which the Axar Patel-led side has historically finished on the wrong side of. Published on Apr 10, 2026  #CSK #IPL #Wounded #Delhi #Capitals #faces #floundering #Chennai #Super #Kings #search #momentum

PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Batting units in the spotlight as Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in afternoon clash

While the batting issues stem from a temporary lack of form, the bowling poses more pertinent questions. New Zealand pacer Matt Henry, who has taken up the role of the lead overseas pacer after Nathan Ellis’ injury, has looked a shadow of his past self, unable to create any breakthroughs or stem the flow of runs.

Noor Ahmad’s wily wrist spin too has been unable to break the opponent’s resistance, leaving the side short of options to create middle-over incursions. Gaikwad and Co. might be better off playing Akeal Hosein, who can also double up as a PowerPlay wicket-taker, in place of Henry. 

Despite the tight loss on Wednesday, things seem far more settled for DC. Nitish Rana’s lack of returns this season could propel the think tank to bring in Ashutosh Sharma to add some lower-order depth to the team, which was solely dependent on David Miller’s heroics to take it to the cusp of victory against GT, before the decision-making went askew. 

It is still early in the season, but the result at Chepauk on Sunday will push the scales down further for the teams. Another home loss for CSK, the seventh in succession, will plunge it further down the road in the scurry to avoid the wooden spoon – a sight all too familiar from last year. Alternatively, a defeat for DC will result in a multi-team melee in the middle of the table, which the Axar Patel-led side has historically finished on the wrong side of. 

Published on Apr 10, 2026

#CSK #IPL #Wounded #Delhi #Capitals #faces #floundering #Chennai #Super #Kings #search #momentum">CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Wounded Delhi Capitals faces floundering Chennai Super Kings in search of momentum

Two captains. Two contrasting countenances at the post-match interview. Delhi Capitals’ (DC) Axar Patel fronted up to the first question with a wide grin despite the gut-wrenching, last-ball defeat to the Gujarat Titans (GT). Ruturaj Gaikwad wore more of a resigned, nervous smile after Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) lower order managed to cushion the blow against a marauding Royal Challengers Bengaluru. 

The dissimilar body language reflected how the season has panned out for both sides ahead of their meeting at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. For the Capitals, the loss was a minor blip in an otherwise positive start to the season, which included two wins in two. The mood is far more sombre in the home team’s camp. 

Sanju Samson, the latest poster boy of the franchise, has failed to get going in yellow after his exploits with the bat in the business end of India’s T20 World Cup win, as has his opening partner Gaikwad.

CSK’s triumphant 2023 and 2021 seasons were built on the openers doing most of the heavy lifting. The first-wicket partnerships averaged 56.6 and 47.25 in those campaigns. It is only three games into the season, but Samson and Gaikwad average only 12.33. The expected Yin-Yang of the opening pair is yet to take effect. 

Against the Capitals, the batting could be bolstered by the return of Dewald Brevis from a side-strain-induced layoff, though coach Stephen Fleming remained non-committal on his return. His potential return, along with Sarfaraz Khan’s aptitude in innovative shots during the middle overs, could force one of the INR 14.20-crore signings in Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer to sit out. The wait to see MS Dhoni in action will also drag on for the CSK faithful, with the former captain still making his way back from a calf problem.

ALSO READ: PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026: Batting units in the spotlight as Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet in afternoon clash

While the batting issues stem from a temporary lack of form, the bowling poses more pertinent questions. New Zealand pacer Matt Henry, who has taken up the role of the lead overseas pacer after Nathan Ellis’ injury, has looked a shadow of his past self, unable to create any breakthroughs or stem the flow of runs.

Noor Ahmad’s wily wrist spin too has been unable to break the opponent’s resistance, leaving the side short of options to create middle-over incursions. Gaikwad and Co. might be better off playing Akeal Hosein, who can also double up as a PowerPlay wicket-taker, in place of Henry. 

Despite the tight loss on Wednesday, things seem far more settled for DC. Nitish Rana’s lack of returns this season could propel the think tank to bring in Ashutosh Sharma to add some lower-order depth to the team, which was solely dependent on David Miller’s heroics to take it to the cusp of victory against GT, before the decision-making went askew. 

It is still early in the season, but the result at Chepauk on Sunday will push the scales down further for the teams. Another home loss for CSK, the seventh in succession, will plunge it further down the road in the scurry to avoid the wooden spoon – a sight all too familiar from last year. Alternatively, a defeat for DC will result in a multi-team melee in the middle of the table, which the Axar Patel-led side has historically finished on the wrong side of. 

Published on Apr 10, 2026

#CSK #IPL #Wounded #Delhi #Capitals #faces #floundering #Chennai #Super #Kings #search #momentum
Deadspin | John Carlson’s first career hat trick propels Ducks past Sharks  Apr 9, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tyson Hinds (60) celebrates with left wing Alex Killorn (17) after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) in the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images   John Carlson’s first career hat trick paced the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.  Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano had the other Ducks goals as Anaheim (42-32-5, 89 points) snapped a six-game skid and improved to 24-13-3 on home ice this season.  Beckett Sennecke, Pavel Mintyukov, Troy Terry, and Mikael Granlund chipped in a pair of helpers each and Lukas Dostal made 18 saves.  Shakir Mukhamadullin responded for the Sharks (37-34-7, 81 points) and Yaroslav Askarov stopped 24 shots for San Jose, which has dropped back-to-back games.  Leading 3-0, Carlson added his second of the night on a power play at 10:31 of the third, blowing a point shot past a screened Askarov for his 13th.  Mukhamadullin got the Sharks on the board at 12:40, snapping a Tyler Toffoli feed past Dostal from the top of the slot for his fifth of the season.  Carlson completed the hat trick on a 5-on-3 power play at 14:03, one-timing a Terry feed short-side past Askarov for his 14th of the season.   Anaheim took a 6-1 lead as Vatrano backhanded in the rebound off Mason McTavish’s shot for his fifth of the season at 17:32 of the third.  Killorn made it 3-0 Anaheim at 5:15 of the middle frame, tapping in the rebound off Sennecke’s shot for his 14th of the season.  Anaheim outshot San Jose 10-5 in the first period and led 2-0 after 20 minutes.  Carlsson opened the scoring 2:59 into the opening period, dangling around 10 and snapping a shot glove side past Askarov for his 28th of the season.  Anaheim doubled its lead at 6:20 as Carlson one-timed a Granlund pass blocker side past Askarov for his 12th of the season.  Thursday was the fourth and final meeting between the Ducks and Sharks this season. Anaheim edged San Jose 7-6 in overtime in the first contest on Oct. 11 before the Sharks responded with a pair of wins — 5-4 on Dec. 29 and 4-3 on April 1.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #John #Carlsons #career #hat #trick #propels #Ducks #SharksApr 9, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tyson Hinds (60) celebrates with left wing Alex Killorn (17) after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) in the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

John Carlson’s first career hat trick paced the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano had the other Ducks goals as Anaheim (42-32-5, 89 points) snapped a six-game skid and improved to 24-13-3 on home ice this season.

Beckett Sennecke, Pavel Mintyukov, Troy Terry, and Mikael Granlund chipped in a pair of helpers each and Lukas Dostal made 18 saves.

Shakir Mukhamadullin responded for the Sharks (37-34-7, 81 points) and Yaroslav Askarov stopped 24 shots for San Jose, which has dropped back-to-back games.

Leading 3-0, Carlson added his second of the night on a power play at 10:31 of the third, blowing a point shot past a screened Askarov for his 13th.

Mukhamadullin got the Sharks on the board at 12:40, snapping a Tyler Toffoli feed past Dostal from the top of the slot for his fifth of the season.


Carlson completed the hat trick on a 5-on-3 power play at 14:03, one-timing a Terry feed short-side past Askarov for his 14th of the season.

Anaheim took a 6-1 lead as Vatrano backhanded in the rebound off Mason McTavish’s shot for his fifth of the season at 17:32 of the third.

Killorn made it 3-0 Anaheim at 5:15 of the middle frame, tapping in the rebound off Sennecke’s shot for his 14th of the season.

Anaheim outshot San Jose 10-5 in the first period and led 2-0 after 20 minutes.

Carlsson opened the scoring 2:59 into the opening period, dangling around 10 and snapping a shot glove side past Askarov for his 28th of the season.

Anaheim doubled its lead at 6:20 as Carlson one-timed a Granlund pass blocker side past Askarov for his 12th of the season.

Thursday was the fourth and final meeting between the Ducks and Sharks this season. Anaheim edged San Jose 7-6 in overtime in the first contest on Oct. 11 before the Sharks responded with a pair of wins — 5-4 on Dec. 29 and 4-3 on April 1.


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #John #Carlsons #career #hat #trick #propels #Ducks #Sharks">Deadspin | John Carlson’s first career hat trick propels Ducks past Sharks  Apr 9, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Tyson Hinds (60) celebrates with left wing Alex Killorn (17) after scoring a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) in the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images   John Carlson’s first career hat trick paced the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-1 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.  Leo Carlsson, Alex Killorn and Frank Vatrano had the other Ducks goals as Anaheim (42-32-5, 89 points) snapped a six-game skid and improved to 24-13-3 on home ice this season.  Beckett Sennecke, Pavel Mintyukov, Troy Terry, and Mikael Granlund chipped in a pair of helpers each and Lukas Dostal made 18 saves.  Shakir Mukhamadullin responded for the Sharks (37-34-7, 81 points) and Yaroslav Askarov stopped 24 shots for San Jose, which has dropped back-to-back games.  Leading 3-0, Carlson added his second of the night on a power play at 10:31 of the third, blowing a point shot past a screened Askarov for his 13th.  Mukhamadullin got the Sharks on the board at 12:40, snapping a Tyler Toffoli feed past Dostal from the top of the slot for his fifth of the season.  Carlson completed the hat trick on a 5-on-3 power play at 14:03, one-timing a Terry feed short-side past Askarov for his 14th of the season.   Anaheim took a 6-1 lead as Vatrano backhanded in the rebound off Mason McTavish’s shot for his fifth of the season at 17:32 of the third.  Killorn made it 3-0 Anaheim at 5:15 of the middle frame, tapping in the rebound off Sennecke’s shot for his 14th of the season.  Anaheim outshot San Jose 10-5 in the first period and led 2-0 after 20 minutes.  Carlsson opened the scoring 2:59 into the opening period, dangling around 10 and snapping a shot glove side past Askarov for his 28th of the season.  Anaheim doubled its lead at 6:20 as Carlson one-timed a Granlund pass blocker side past Askarov for his 12th of the season.  Thursday was the fourth and final meeting between the Ducks and Sharks this season. Anaheim edged San Jose 7-6 in overtime in the first contest on Oct. 11 before the Sharks responded with a pair of wins — 5-4 on Dec. 29 and 4-3 on April 1.  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #John #Carlsons #career #hat #trick #propels #Ducks #Sharks

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