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  • 京都 南丹 子どもとみられる遺体が見つかる | NHKニュース捜査関係者によりますと、京都府南丹市で13日、子どもとみられる遺体が見つかったということです。南丹市では先月23日から小学生の安達結希さん（11）が行方不明になっていて、警察が捜索を進めています。警察は身元の確認を進めるとともに関連を調べることにしています。#京都 #南丹 #子どもとみられる遺体が見つかる #NHKニュースNHK,ニュース,NHK ONE,京都府,一覧
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    京都 南丹 子どもとみられる遺体が見つかる | NHKニュース捜査関係者によりますと、京都府南丹市で13日、子どもとみられる遺体が見つかったということです。南丹市では先月23日から小学生の安達結希さん（11）が行方不明になっていて、警察が捜索を進めています。警察は身元の確認を進めるとともに関連を調べることにしています。#京都 #南丹 #子どもとみられる遺体が見つかる #NHKニュースNHK,ニュース,NHK ONE,京都府,一覧

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    • #Barcelona #Open #Jack #Draper #retires #hurt">Barcelona Open: Jack Draper retires hurt in first round

    Briton Jack Draper was forced to retire from his first-round Barcelona Open match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Monday.

    The 24-year-old was suffering from what appeared to be a knee injury that flared up in the second set, and he eventually pulled out at 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 down against the Argentine.

    Draper returned from a six-month absence in February after suffering a left arm injury, which forced him to withdraw from the US Open in August 2025.

    This was his first match of the clay court season, having pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters, and his fourth event since returning from the injury in his serving arm.

    ALSO READ | Monte Carlo Masters: Sinner’s win sends early clay-season warning to Alcaraz

    The Englishman is currently ranked 28th in the world but risks dropping significantly if he cannot compete at the Madrid Open next week.

    Last year Draper finished runner-up to Casper Ruud in the Spanish capital, leaving him with points to defend.

    World number two Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed in Barcelona and takes on Finland’s Otto Virtanen on Tuesday.

    Published on Apr 13, 2026

    #Barcelona #Open #Jack #Draper #retires #hurt
  • Deadspin | Jacob deGrom brushes off Shohei Ohtani shot, lifts Rangers past Dodgers Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Degrom (48) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Jacob deGrom overcame allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out nine batters, helping the visiting Texas Rangers record a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. deGrom (1-0) yielded one run on four hits in six innings before exiting after 93 pitches. Evan Carter homered to lead off the third and Josh Smith had an RBI single later in the inning for the Rangers, who notched their fourth win in six games. Brandon Nimmo drove in his second run of the day with an RBI single in the eighth, and Ezequiel Duran scored on a wild pitch later that inning. Josh Jung had two hits and reached base four times as Texas took advantage of 10 walks to salvage the finale of the three-game series. For the second straight day, Ohtani homered to lead off Los Angeles’ half of the first inning. The homer was his fifth of the season and extended his on-base streak to 46 games. Kyle Tucker had an RBI single in the seventh inning to cut Texas’ lead to 3-2, but Cole Winn stranded runners on the corners by inducing Andy Pages to pop out to shallow left field. Winn threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jakob Junis did the same in the ninth to secure his third save of the season and hand the Dodgers just their second loss in their last nine games. Carter forged a 1-1 tie by sending a first-pitch fastball from Roki Sasaki (0-2) over the wall in right-center field for his second homer of the series. Former Dodger Joc Pederson extended the third inning with a two-out single. He promptly advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on Smith’s single to right field to stake the Rangers to a 2-1 lead. Texas tacked on a run in the sixth inning. Jung worked a walk to lead off the inning, advanced to third on a throwing error by reliever Edgardo Henriquez and scored on Nimmo’s groundout. Sasaki permitted two runs on five hits in four innings. He fanned six but drove up his pitch count with five walks and exited after 94 pitches. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Jacob #deGrom #brushes #Shohei #Ohtani #shot #lifts #Rangers #Dodgers
    Deadspin | Jacob deGrom brushes off Shohei Ohtani shot, lifts Rangers past Dodgers Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Degrom (48) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Jacob deGrom overcame allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out nine batters, helping the visiting Texas Rangers record a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. deGrom (1-0) yielded one run on four hits in six innings before exiting after 93 pitches. Evan Carter homered to lead off the third and Josh Smith had an RBI single later in the inning for the Rangers, who notched their fourth win in six games. Brandon Nimmo drove in his second run of the day with an RBI single in the eighth, and Ezequiel Duran scored on a wild pitch later that inning. Josh Jung had two hits and reached base four times as Texas took advantage of 10 walks to salvage the finale of the three-game series. For the second straight day, Ohtani homered to lead off Los Angeles’ half of the first inning. The homer was his fifth of the season and extended his on-base streak to 46 games. Kyle Tucker had an RBI single in the seventh inning to cut Texas’ lead to 3-2, but Cole Winn stranded runners on the corners by inducing Andy Pages to pop out to shallow left field. Winn threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jakob Junis did the same in the ninth to secure his third save of the season and hand the Dodgers just their second loss in their last nine games. Carter forged a 1-1 tie by sending a first-pitch fastball from Roki Sasaki (0-2) over the wall in right-center field for his second homer of the series. Former Dodger Joc Pederson extended the third inning with a two-out single. He promptly advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on Smith’s single to right field to stake the Rangers to a 2-1 lead. Texas tacked on a run in the sixth inning. Jung worked a walk to lead off the inning, advanced to third on a throwing error by reliever Edgardo Henriquez and scored on Nimmo’s groundout. Sasaki permitted two runs on five hits in four innings. He fanned six but drove up his pitch count with five walks and exited after 94 pitches. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Jacob #deGrom #brushes #Shohei #Ohtani #shot #lifts #Rangers #DodgersApr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Degrom (48) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

    Jacob deGrom overcame allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out nine batters, helping the visiting Texas Rangers record a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

    deGrom (1-0) yielded one run on four hits in six innings before exiting after 93 pitches.

    Evan Carter homered to lead off the third and Josh Smith had an RBI single later in the inning for the Rangers, who notched their fourth win in six games.

    Brandon Nimmo drove in his second run of the day with an RBI single in the eighth, and Ezequiel Duran scored on a wild pitch later that inning.

    Josh Jung had two hits and reached base four times as Texas took advantage of 10 walks to salvage the finale of the three-game series.

    For the second straight day, Ohtani homered to lead off Los Angeles’ half of the first inning. The homer was his fifth of the season and extended his on-base streak to 46 games.


    Kyle Tucker had an RBI single in the seventh inning to cut Texas’ lead to 3-2, but Cole Winn stranded runners on the corners by inducing Andy Pages to pop out to shallow left field.

    Winn threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jakob Junis did the same in the ninth to secure his third save of the season and hand the Dodgers just their second loss in their last nine games.

    Carter forged a 1-1 tie by sending a first-pitch fastball from Roki Sasaki (0-2) over the wall in right-center field for his second homer of the series.

    Former Dodger Joc Pederson extended the third inning with a two-out single. He promptly advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on Smith’s single to right field to stake the Rangers to a 2-1 lead.

    Texas tacked on a run in the sixth inning. Jung worked a walk to lead off the inning, advanced to third on a throwing error by reliever Edgardo Henriquez and scored on Nimmo’s groundout.

    Sasaki permitted two runs on five hits in four innings. He fanned six but drove up his pitch count with five walks and exited after 94 pitches.

    –Field Level Media

    • #Deadspin #Jacob #deGrom #brushes #Shohei #Ohtani #shot #lifts #Rangers #Dodgers">Deadspin | Jacob deGrom brushes off Shohei Ohtani shot, lifts Rangers past Dodgers
    Deadspin | Jacob deGrom brushes off Shohei Ohtani shot, lifts Rangers past Dodgers Apr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Degrom (48) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Jacob deGrom overcame allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out nine batters, helping the visiting Texas Rangers record a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. deGrom (1-0) yielded one run on four hits in six innings before exiting after 93 pitches. Evan Carter homered to lead off the third and Josh Smith had an RBI single later in the inning for the Rangers, who notched their fourth win in six games. Brandon Nimmo drove in his second run of the day with an RBI single in the eighth, and Ezequiel Duran scored on a wild pitch later that inning. Josh Jung had two hits and reached base four times as Texas took advantage of 10 walks to salvage the finale of the three-game series. For the second straight day, Ohtani homered to lead off Los Angeles’ half of the first inning. The homer was his fifth of the season and extended his on-base streak to 46 games. Kyle Tucker had an RBI single in the seventh inning to cut Texas’ lead to 3-2, but Cole Winn stranded runners on the corners by inducing Andy Pages to pop out to shallow left field. Winn threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jakob Junis did the same in the ninth to secure his third save of the season and hand the Dodgers just their second loss in their last nine games. Carter forged a 1-1 tie by sending a first-pitch fastball from Roki Sasaki (0-2) over the wall in right-center field for his second homer of the series. Former Dodger Joc Pederson extended the third inning with a two-out single. He promptly advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on Smith’s single to right field to stake the Rangers to a 2-1 lead. Texas tacked on a run in the sixth inning. Jung worked a walk to lead off the inning, advanced to third on a throwing error by reliever Edgardo Henriquez and scored on Nimmo’s groundout. Sasaki permitted two runs on five hits in four innings. He fanned six but drove up his pitch count with five walks and exited after 94 pitches. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Jacob #deGrom #brushes #Shohei #Ohtani #shot #lifts #Rangers #DodgersApr 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob Degrom (48) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

    Jacob deGrom overcame allowing a leadoff homer to Shohei Ohtani by striking out nine batters, helping the visiting Texas Rangers record a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.

    deGrom (1-0) yielded one run on four hits in six innings before exiting after 93 pitches.

    Evan Carter homered to lead off the third and Josh Smith had an RBI single later in the inning for the Rangers, who notched their fourth win in six games.

    Brandon Nimmo drove in his second run of the day with an RBI single in the eighth, and Ezequiel Duran scored on a wild pitch later that inning.

    Josh Jung had two hits and reached base four times as Texas took advantage of 10 walks to salvage the finale of the three-game series.

    For the second straight day, Ohtani homered to lead off Los Angeles’ half of the first inning. The homer was his fifth of the season and extended his on-base streak to 46 games.


    Kyle Tucker had an RBI single in the seventh inning to cut Texas’ lead to 3-2, but Cole Winn stranded runners on the corners by inducing Andy Pages to pop out to shallow left field.

    Winn threw a scoreless eighth inning and Jakob Junis did the same in the ninth to secure his third save of the season and hand the Dodgers just their second loss in their last nine games.

    Carter forged a 1-1 tie by sending a first-pitch fastball from Roki Sasaki (0-2) over the wall in right-center field for his second homer of the series.

    Former Dodger Joc Pederson extended the third inning with a two-out single. He promptly advanced to second on a wild pitch and scored on Smith’s single to right field to stake the Rangers to a 2-1 lead.

    Texas tacked on a run in the sixth inning. Jung worked a walk to lead off the inning, advanced to third on a throwing error by reliever Edgardo Henriquez and scored on Nimmo’s groundout.

    Sasaki permitted two runs on five hits in four innings. He fanned six but drove up his pitch count with five walks and exited after 94 pitches.

    –Field Level Media

    #Deadspin #Jacob #deGrom #brushes #Shohei #Ohtani #shot #lifts #Rangers #Dodgers
  • CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from last place The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached the 21-match mark, with each team having played four games. The tournament’s traditional heavyweights find themselves in uncharted territory.The points table tells a bizarre story of shifting power: the teams currently in the top half share only three titles between them, while the bottom half contains a staggering 14 trophies’ worth of experience.On Tuesday, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium hosts a make-or-break fixture between two of these struggling giants. The home side, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), sits at a precarious ninth place, while the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) languish at the bottom with a solitary point from four outings.PowerPlay woesCSK finally halted a gruelling six-match home losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals last time out. The victory was fuelled by Sanju Samson’s maiden century in yellow—a long-awaited return on investment for the high-profile trade from Rajasthan Royals—and a sharp bowling performance led by Jamie Overton.However, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form is a glaring liability. With just 56 runs at an average of 14.00 and a strike rate of 103, his ultra-cautious PowerPlay approach has stifled the team’s momentum.ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings fixtures swapped owing to municipal electionsPromoting the fearless Ayush Mhatre to open while shifting Gaikwad to the number three spot could provide the spark currently lacking in the first six overs.Furthermore, while Dewald Brevis only contributed a couple of catches in his return, his presence in the middle order offers a higher ceiling for a unit desperate for high-impact players in the absence of MS Dhoni.On the bowling front, the inclusion of West Indian Akeal Hosein has paid dividends. He replaced a struggling Matt Henry and has provided a quick fix for CSK’s PowerPlay bowling. With support from Overton and Anshul Kamboj, the bowling unit seems to have finally taken shape.Searching for solutionsKKR’s problems are equally systemic. While Finn Allen provides a fear factor with a strike rate north of 200, his frequent early exits have forced Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to rebuild rather than accelerate.The middle-order finishers have also gone cold: Rinku Singh has managed just 72 runs this season, while Rovman Powell has contributed only 39. The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The imbalance is deepened by Cameron Green’s lack of rhythm with the bat. Additionally, the game against Lucknow Super Giants was the first time he bowled this season, and he conceded 28 runs in two overs. KKR ended up on the losing side as Mukul Choudhary pulled off a heist in a last-ball thriller.While Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani have shown sparks, the bowling unit has appeared sub-par without consistent spin support. The spinners have returned with just five wickets in 24.1 overs and have conceded at 9.26 runs per over thus far this season.Adding to the visitor’s woes, Varun Chakaravarthy remains a doubt following a finger injury during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game, though he has returned to training.Come Tuesday, the fixture represents more than just two points for the teams. It provides them with a crucial opportunity to stabilise their campaigns and stay relevant in the playoff conversation.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #CSK #KKR #IPL #Chennai #Super #Kings #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #clash #jump #place

    The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached the 21-match mark, with each team having played four games. The tournament’s traditional heavyweights find themselves in uncharted territory.

    The points table tells a bizarre story of shifting power: the teams currently in the top half share only three titles between them, while the bottom half contains a staggering 14 trophies’ worth of experience.

    On Tuesday, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium hosts a make-or-break fixture between two of these struggling giants. The home side, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), sits at a precarious ninth place, while the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) languish at the bottom with a solitary point from four outings.

    PowerPlay woes

    CSK finally halted a gruelling six-match home losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals last time out. The victory was fuelled by Sanju Samson’s maiden century in yellow—a long-awaited return on investment for the high-profile trade from Rajasthan Royals—and a sharp bowling performance led by Jamie Overton.

    However, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form is a glaring liability. With just 56 runs at an average of 14.00 and a strike rate of 103, his ultra-cautious PowerPlay approach has stifled the team’s momentum.

    ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings fixtures swapped owing to municipal elections

    Promoting the fearless Ayush Mhatre to open while shifting Gaikwad to the number three spot could provide the spark currently lacking in the first six overs.

    Furthermore, while Dewald Brevis only contributed a couple of catches in his return, his presence in the middle order offers a higher ceiling for a unit desperate for high-impact players in the absence of MS Dhoni.

    On the bowling front, the inclusion of West Indian Akeal Hosein has paid dividends. He replaced a struggling Matt Henry and has provided a quick fix for CSK’s PowerPlay bowling. With support from Overton and Anshul Kamboj, the bowling unit seems to have finally taken shape.

    Searching for solutions

    KKR’s problems are equally systemic. While Finn Allen provides a fear factor with a strike rate north of 200, his frequent early exits have forced Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to rebuild rather than accelerate.

    The middle-order finishers have also gone cold: Rinku Singh has managed just 72 runs this season, while Rovman Powell has contributed only 39.

    CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from last place The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached the 21-match mark, with each team having played four games. The tournament’s traditional heavyweights find themselves in uncharted territory.The points table tells a bizarre story of shifting power: the teams currently in the top half share only three titles between them, while the bottom half contains a staggering 14 trophies’ worth of experience.On Tuesday, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium hosts a make-or-break fixture between two of these struggling giants. The home side, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), sits at a precarious ninth place, while the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) languish at the bottom with a solitary point from four outings.PowerPlay woesCSK finally halted a gruelling six-match home losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals last time out. The victory was fuelled by Sanju Samson’s maiden century in yellow—a long-awaited return on investment for the high-profile trade from Rajasthan Royals—and a sharp bowling performance led by Jamie Overton.However, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form is a glaring liability. With just 56 runs at an average of 14.00 and a strike rate of 103, his ultra-cautious PowerPlay approach has stifled the team’s momentum.ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings fixtures swapped owing to municipal electionsPromoting the fearless Ayush Mhatre to open while shifting Gaikwad to the number three spot could provide the spark currently lacking in the first six overs.Furthermore, while Dewald Brevis only contributed a couple of catches in his return, his presence in the middle order offers a higher ceiling for a unit desperate for high-impact players in the absence of MS Dhoni.On the bowling front, the inclusion of West Indian Akeal Hosein has paid dividends. He replaced a struggling Matt Henry and has provided a quick fix for CSK’s PowerPlay bowling. With support from Overton and Anshul Kamboj, the bowling unit seems to have finally taken shape.Searching for solutionsKKR’s problems are equally systemic. While Finn Allen provides a fear factor with a strike rate north of 200, his frequent early exits have forced Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to rebuild rather than accelerate.The middle-order finishers have also gone cold: Rinku Singh has managed just 72 runs this season, while Rovman Powell has contributed only 39. The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The imbalance is deepened by Cameron Green’s lack of rhythm with the bat. Additionally, the game against Lucknow Super Giants was the first time he bowled this season, and he conceded 28 runs in two overs. KKR ended up on the losing side as Mukul Choudhary pulled off a heist in a last-ball thriller.While Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani have shown sparks, the bowling unit has appeared sub-par without consistent spin support. The spinners have returned with just five wickets in 24.1 overs and have conceded at 9.26 runs per over thus far this season.Adding to the visitor’s woes, Varun Chakaravarthy remains a doubt following a finger injury during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game, though he has returned to training.Come Tuesday, the fixture represents more than just two points for the teams. It provides them with a crucial opportunity to stabilise their campaigns and stay relevant in the playoff conversation.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #CSK #KKR #IPL #Chennai #Super #Kings #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #clash #jump #place

    The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

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    The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

    The imbalance is deepened by Cameron Green’s lack of rhythm with the bat. Additionally, the game against Lucknow Super Giants was the first time he bowled this season, and he conceded 28 runs in two overs. KKR ended up on the losing side as Mukul Choudhary pulled off a heist in a last-ball thriller.

    While Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani have shown sparks, the bowling unit has appeared sub-par without consistent spin support. The spinners have returned with just five wickets in 24.1 overs and have conceded at 9.26 runs per over thus far this season.

    Adding to the visitor’s woes, Varun Chakaravarthy remains a doubt following a finger injury during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game, though he has returned to training.

    Come Tuesday, the fixture represents more than just two points for the teams. It provides them with a crucial opportunity to stabilise their campaigns and stay relevant in the playoff conversation.

    Published on Apr 13, 2026

    • #CSK #KKR #IPL #Chennai #Super #Kings #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #clash #jump #place">CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from last place

    The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached the 21-match mark, with each team having played four games. The tournament’s traditional heavyweights find themselves in uncharted territory.

    The points table tells a bizarre story of shifting power: the teams currently in the top half share only three titles between them, while the bottom half contains a staggering 14 trophies’ worth of experience.

    On Tuesday, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium hosts a make-or-break fixture between two of these struggling giants. The home side, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), sits at a precarious ninth place, while the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) languish at the bottom with a solitary point from four outings.

    PowerPlay woes

    CSK finally halted a gruelling six-match home losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals last time out. The victory was fuelled by Sanju Samson’s maiden century in yellow—a long-awaited return on investment for the high-profile trade from Rajasthan Royals—and a sharp bowling performance led by Jamie Overton.

    However, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form is a glaring liability. With just 56 runs at an average of 14.00 and a strike rate of 103, his ultra-cautious PowerPlay approach has stifled the team’s momentum.

    ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings fixtures swapped owing to municipal elections

    Promoting the fearless Ayush Mhatre to open while shifting Gaikwad to the number three spot could provide the spark currently lacking in the first six overs.

    Furthermore, while Dewald Brevis only contributed a couple of catches in his return, his presence in the middle order offers a higher ceiling for a unit desperate for high-impact players in the absence of MS Dhoni.

    On the bowling front, the inclusion of West Indian Akeal Hosein has paid dividends. He replaced a struggling Matt Henry and has provided a quick fix for CSK’s PowerPlay bowling. With support from Overton and Anshul Kamboj, the bowling unit seems to have finally taken shape.

    Searching for solutions

    KKR’s problems are equally systemic. While Finn Allen provides a fear factor with a strike rate north of 200, his frequent early exits have forced Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to rebuild rather than accelerate.

    The middle-order finishers have also gone cold: Rinku Singh has managed just 72 runs this season, while Rovman Powell has contributed only 39.

    CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from last place The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached the 21-match mark, with each team having played four games. The tournament’s traditional heavyweights find themselves in uncharted territory.The points table tells a bizarre story of shifting power: the teams currently in the top half share only three titles between them, while the bottom half contains a staggering 14 trophies’ worth of experience.On Tuesday, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium hosts a make-or-break fixture between two of these struggling giants. The home side, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), sits at a precarious ninth place, while the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) languish at the bottom with a solitary point from four outings.PowerPlay woesCSK finally halted a gruelling six-match home losing streak with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals last time out. The victory was fuelled by Sanju Samson’s maiden century in yellow—a long-awaited return on investment for the high-profile trade from Rajasthan Royals—and a sharp bowling performance led by Jamie Overton.However, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form is a glaring liability. With just 56 runs at an average of 14.00 and a strike rate of 103, his ultra-cautious PowerPlay approach has stifled the team’s momentum.ALSO READ | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings fixtures swapped owing to municipal electionsPromoting the fearless Ayush Mhatre to open while shifting Gaikwad to the number three spot could provide the spark currently lacking in the first six overs.Furthermore, while Dewald Brevis only contributed a couple of catches in his return, his presence in the middle order offers a higher ceiling for a unit desperate for high-impact players in the absence of MS Dhoni.On the bowling front, the inclusion of West Indian Akeal Hosein has paid dividends. He replaced a struggling Matt Henry and has provided a quick fix for CSK’s PowerPlay bowling. With support from Overton and Anshul Kamboj, the bowling unit seems to have finally taken shape.Searching for solutionsKKR’s problems are equally systemic. While Finn Allen provides a fear factor with a strike rate north of 200, his frequent early exits have forced Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to rebuild rather than accelerate.The middle-order finishers have also gone cold: Rinku Singh has managed just 72 runs this season, while Rovman Powell has contributed only 39. The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The imbalance is deepened by Cameron Green’s lack of rhythm with the bat. Additionally, the game against Lucknow Super Giants was the first time he bowled this season, and he conceded 28 runs in two overs. KKR ended up on the losing side as Mukul Choudhary pulled off a heist in a last-ball thriller.While Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani have shown sparks, the bowling unit has appeared sub-par without consistent spin support. The spinners have returned with just five wickets in 24.1 overs and have conceded at 9.26 runs per over thus far this season.Adding to the visitor’s woes, Varun Chakaravarthy remains a doubt following a finger injury during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game, though he has returned to training.Come Tuesday, the fixture represents more than just two points for the teams. It provides them with a crucial opportunity to stabilise their campaigns and stay relevant in the playoff conversation.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #CSK #KKR #IPL #Chennai #Super #Kings #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #clash #jump #place

    The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

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    The KKR spin-bowling attack has picked only five wickets in 24.1 overs bowled, at an economy rate of 9.26. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

    The imbalance is deepened by Cameron Green’s lack of rhythm with the bat. Additionally, the game against Lucknow Super Giants was the first time he bowled this season, and he conceded 28 runs in two overs. KKR ended up on the losing side as Mukul Choudhary pulled off a heist in a last-ball thriller.

    While Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani have shown sparks, the bowling unit has appeared sub-par without consistent spin support. The spinners have returned with just five wickets in 24.1 overs and have conceded at 9.26 runs per over thus far this season.

    Adding to the visitor’s woes, Varun Chakaravarthy remains a doubt following a finger injury during the Sunrisers Hyderabad game, though he has returned to training.

    Come Tuesday, the fixture represents more than just two points for the teams. It provides them with a crucial opportunity to stabilise their campaigns and stay relevant in the playoff conversation.

    Published on Apr 13, 2026

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