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IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: A familiar rivalry seeks new relevance

Earlier, after the Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami steamed in, with a slip in place on a spicy pitch, and delivered a pearler that was angled on leg-side but moved away late to kiss Dhruv Jurel’s outside edge and into the wicketkeeper’s gloves. A ball earlier, Shami had dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal with a bouncer after he had carted Shami for three consecutive fours. 

In the following over, Mohsin Khan stemmed the flow of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s exuberance by homing in on a good length consistently, which resulted in five dot balls, before Sooryavanshi rushed into a fatal slog. 

Sensing the situation, Parag didn’t go feeling for the ball when Shami strode in again, with the RR skipper leaving one in the channel before solidly defending—pure Test match stuff. 

RR’s top-order juggernaut had ground to a halt, crawling to 44 for three inside the PowerPlay. 

Mayank Yadav’s 0 for 56 in four overs was the sole blemish in an otherwise spotless Super Giants bowling performance. 

However, Jadeja and Impact Player Shubham Dubey’s 49-run partnership off 25 balls was crucial in consigning the Super Giants to their third straight defeat at home. 

Published on Apr 22, 2026

#LSG #IPL #Bowlers #rule #roost #Rajasthan #Royals #return #winning #ways"> LSG vs RR, IPL 2026: Bowlers rule the roost to help Rajasthan Royals return to winning ways In a rare slow-burn Indian Premier League (IPL) contest, Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday by successfully defending this season’s lowest total. After the Royals managed just 159, Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger reduced the Super Giants to 11 for three in the PowerPlay, as Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram fell for ducks. Nicholas Pooran’s painstaking 25-ball 22 ended just as the West Indian looked to tee off in the face of a mounting required rate. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi’s stranglehold through the middle meant the host was always behind the eight ball. With 61 runs needed from five overs, Mitchell Marsh’s steady presence in the middle gave the home fans hope before the Australian was undone by Burger’s slower one. Riyan Parag’s low diving catch at extra-cover to dismiss the dangerous Mukul Choudhary was the last nail in LSG’s coffin. Brijesh Sharma and Archer later completed the formalities.ALSO READ: IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: A familiar rivalry seeks new relevanceEarlier, after the Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami steamed in, with a slip in place on a spicy pitch, and delivered a pearler that was angled on leg-side but moved away late to kiss Dhruv Jurel’s outside edge and into the wicketkeeper’s gloves. A ball earlier, Shami had dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal with a bouncer after he had carted Shami for three consecutive fours. In the following over, Mohsin Khan stemmed the flow of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s exuberance by homing in on a good length consistently, which resulted in five dot balls, before Sooryavanshi rushed into a fatal slog. Sensing the situation, Parag didn’t go feeling for the ball when Shami strode in again, with the RR skipper leaving one in the channel before solidly defending—pure Test match stuff. RR’s top-order juggernaut had ground to a halt, crawling to 44 for three inside the PowerPlay. Mayank Yadav’s 0 for 56 in four overs was the sole blemish in an otherwise spotless Super Giants bowling performance. However, Jadeja and Impact Player Shubham Dubey’s 49-run partnership off 25 balls was crucial in consigning the Super Giants to their third straight defeat at home. Published on Apr 22, 2026 #LSG #IPL #Bowlers #rule #roost #Rajasthan #Royals #return #winning #ways
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IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: A familiar rivalry seeks new relevance

Earlier, after the Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami steamed in, with a slip in place on a spicy pitch, and delivered a pearler that was angled on leg-side but moved away late to kiss Dhruv Jurel’s outside edge and into the wicketkeeper’s gloves. A ball earlier, Shami had dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal with a bouncer after he had carted Shami for three consecutive fours. 

In the following over, Mohsin Khan stemmed the flow of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s exuberance by homing in on a good length consistently, which resulted in five dot balls, before Sooryavanshi rushed into a fatal slog. 

Sensing the situation, Parag didn’t go feeling for the ball when Shami strode in again, with the RR skipper leaving one in the channel before solidly defending—pure Test match stuff. 

RR’s top-order juggernaut had ground to a halt, crawling to 44 for three inside the PowerPlay. 

Mayank Yadav’s 0 for 56 in four overs was the sole blemish in an otherwise spotless Super Giants bowling performance. 

However, Jadeja and Impact Player Shubham Dubey’s 49-run partnership off 25 balls was crucial in consigning the Super Giants to their third straight defeat at home. 

Published on Apr 22, 2026

#LSG #IPL #Bowlers #rule #roost #Rajasthan #Royals #return #winning #ways">LSG vs RR, IPL 2026: Bowlers rule the roost to help Rajasthan Royals return to winning ways

In a rare slow-burn Indian Premier League (IPL) contest, Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday by successfully defending this season’s lowest total. 

After the Royals managed just 159, Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger reduced the Super Giants to 11 for three in the PowerPlay, as Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram fell for ducks. 

Nicholas Pooran’s painstaking 25-ball 22 ended just as the West Indian looked to tee off in the face of a mounting required rate. Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi’s stranglehold through the middle meant the host was always behind the eight ball. 

With 61 runs needed from five overs, Mitchell Marsh’s steady presence in the middle gave the home fans hope before the Australian was undone by Burger’s slower one. 

Riyan Parag’s low diving catch at extra-cover to dismiss the dangerous Mukul Choudhary was the last nail in LSG’s coffin. Brijesh Sharma and Archer later completed the formalities.

ALSO READ: IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: A familiar rivalry seeks new relevance

Earlier, after the Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami steamed in, with a slip in place on a spicy pitch, and delivered a pearler that was angled on leg-side but moved away late to kiss Dhruv Jurel’s outside edge and into the wicketkeeper’s gloves. A ball earlier, Shami had dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal with a bouncer after he had carted Shami for three consecutive fours. 

In the following over, Mohsin Khan stemmed the flow of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s exuberance by homing in on a good length consistently, which resulted in five dot balls, before Sooryavanshi rushed into a fatal slog. 

Sensing the situation, Parag didn’t go feeling for the ball when Shami strode in again, with the RR skipper leaving one in the channel before solidly defending—pure Test match stuff. 

RR’s top-order juggernaut had ground to a halt, crawling to 44 for three inside the PowerPlay. 

Mayank Yadav’s 0 for 56 in four overs was the sole blemish in an otherwise spotless Super Giants bowling performance. 

However, Jadeja and Impact Player Shubham Dubey’s 49-run partnership off 25 balls was crucial in consigning the Super Giants to their third straight defeat at home. 

Published on Apr 22, 2026

#LSG #IPL #Bowlers #rule #roost #Rajasthan #Royals #return #winning #ways

In a rare slow-burn Indian Premier League (IPL) contest, Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants…

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IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatism

It was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.

Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .

However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak"> GT vs MI IPL 2026: Tilak’s maiden century helps Mumbai Indians snap four game losing streak Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Monday.After a string of underwhelming outings, Tilak began cautiously before shifting gears dramatically, finishing unbeaten on 101 off 45 balls (8×4, 7×6).Much to the delight of a 40,000-strong crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he went on a rampage in the final six overs, smashing 82 runs off just 23 deliveries. Mumbai Indians plundered 96 runs in that phase to post a formidable 199 for five and seize complete control of the contest.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58JRdBRAbIk[/embed]Tilak led the charge with ruthless precision, hammering 26 runs in an over from Ashok Sharma before dismantling Prasidh Krishna with calculated aggression.He reached his century with a boundary off the final ball of the innings, his animated celebration reflecting both relief and redemption. The knock also equalled the joint-fastest hundred for MI, matching Sanath Jayasuriya.In response, Gujarat Titans faltered early and never recovered. Jasprit Bumrah struck with the very first ball, removing Sai Sudharsan, and the middle order failed to deliver.With Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill falling cheaply, the chase lost direction as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Titans were eventually bowled out for 100, unable to mount any sustained resistance.ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatismIt was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.Published on Apr 20, 2026 #IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak
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IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatism

It was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.

Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .

However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak">GT vs MI IPL 2026: Tilak’s maiden century helps Mumbai Indians snap four game losing streak

Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans on Monday.

After a string of underwhelming outings, Tilak began cautiously before shifting gears dramatically, finishing unbeaten on 101 off 45 balls (8×4, 7×6).

Much to the delight of a 40,000-strong crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium, he went on a rampage in the final six overs, smashing 82 runs off just 23 deliveries. Mumbai Indians plundered 96 runs in that phase to post a formidable 199 for five and seize complete control of the contest.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58JRdBRAbIk[/embed]

Tilak led the charge with ruthless precision, hammering 26 runs in an over from Ashok Sharma before dismantling Prasidh Krishna with calculated aggression.

He reached his century with a boundary off the final ball of the innings, his animated celebration reflecting both relief and redemption. The knock also equalled the joint-fastest hundred for MI, matching Sanath Jayasuriya.

In response, Gujarat Titans faltered early and never recovered. Jasprit Bumrah struck with the very first ball, removing Sai Sudharsan, and the middle order failed to deliver.

With Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill falling cheaply, the chase lost direction as wickets fell at regular intervals. The Titans were eventually bowled out for 100, unable to mount any sustained resistance.

ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad hosts Delhi Capitals in clash of aggression and pragmatism

It was a dominant show from the Mumbai bowlers. Mitchell Santner marked his return with two key wickets, removing Washington Sundar and Glenn Phillips, while Impact substitute Ashwani Kumar kept the pressure on with four wickets. With the bowlers maintaining discipline, the Titans’ fragile middle-order was exposed once again.

Earlier, Mumbai’s innings began shakily. Debutant Danish Malewar lasted just four deliveries, while Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav also fell early, leaving it at 45 for three in the Powerplay. Kagiso Rabada remained the biggest threat, consistently breaching the 150kph mark .

However, the recovery was orchestrated by Naman Dhir, whose composed 45 laid the platform in a 52-run stand with Tilak Varma. Tilak then took complete control, while skipper Hardik Pandya provided stability in an 81-run stand, ensuring MI returned to winning ways after four successive defeats.

Published on Apr 20, 2026

#IPL #Tilaks #maiden #century #helps #Mumbai #Indians #snap #game #losing #streak

Tilak Varma found his form when it mattered most, producing a scintillating maiden IPL century…

GT vs MI, IPL 2026: In hope of stars to turn up, Mumbai Indians visits in-form Gujarat Titans

Prince Yadav, the only LSG bowler who escaped the host’s wrath, put the skids on the scoring rate by dismissing Connolly with a short ball, before M. Siddharth prised out Priyansh in the following over. 

After Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami nicked off the in-form Prabhsimran Singh with an outswinger in the first over, while Prince kept Connolly quiet.

Once the field opened, Connolly, who was lucky not to have a leg-before appeal reviewed when he was on 4, made Pant & Co pay and raise a 35-ball fifty.

Priyansh, though, operating on a wholly different wavelength, brought up his half-century off just 19 balls to set the perfect launchpad and the win.  

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#PBKS #LSG #IPL #Priyansh #Connolly #put #show #Punjab #Kings #extend #unbeaten #run"> PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2026 — Priyansh, Connolly put on a show to help Punjab Kings extend unbeaten run Punjab Kings remained unbeaten and retained its top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings with a commanding 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. The host’s bowlers rose in unison to defend a mammoth 254, this season’s highest total, which was set up by Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly’s blistering 182-run partnership off 80 balls for the second wicket.The Super Giants were cruising at 61 for no loss in the sixth over, with Ayush Badoni’s promotion as opener reaping dividends, before Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed him off the last ball of the PowerPlay.Rishabh Pant’s consecutive sixes off Marco Jansen in the following over, including a trademark one-handed swing that cleared long-on, kept Super Giants’ hopes afloat.However, with Pant and Nicholas Pooran falling in the span of two overs, and 113 runs to get from the last five overs, the Super Giants were fighting a battle they couldn’t win.Earlier, batting first for the first time this IPL, the Kings rode on Priyansh and Connolly to post 254 for seven, this season’s highest total.The left-handed duo’s assault on a hapless attack was of such magnitude that the final five overs, which yielded 61 runs, seemed sedate in comparison.The Kings were roaring at 179 for one after 13 overs, following a 32-run over bowled by Aiden Markram, which contained five sixes.ALSO READ:GT vs MI, IPL 2026: In hope of stars to turn up, Mumbai Indians visits in-form Gujarat TitansPrince Yadav, the only LSG bowler who escaped the host’s wrath, put the skids on the scoring rate by dismissing Connolly with a short ball, before M. Siddharth prised out Priyansh in the following over. After Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami nicked off the in-form Prabhsimran Singh with an outswinger in the first over, while Prince kept Connolly quiet.Once the field opened, Connolly, who was lucky not to have a leg-before appeal reviewed when he was on 4, made Pant & Co pay and raise a 35-ball fifty.Priyansh, though, operating on a wholly different wavelength, brought up his half-century off just 19 balls to set the perfect launchpad and the win.  Published on Apr 19, 2026 #PBKS #LSG #IPL #Priyansh #Connolly #put #show #Punjab #Kings #extend #unbeaten #run
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GT vs MI, IPL 2026: In hope of stars to turn up, Mumbai Indians visits in-form Gujarat Titans

Prince Yadav, the only LSG bowler who escaped the host’s wrath, put the skids on the scoring rate by dismissing Connolly with a short ball, before M. Siddharth prised out Priyansh in the following over. 

After Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami nicked off the in-form Prabhsimran Singh with an outswinger in the first over, while Prince kept Connolly quiet.

Once the field opened, Connolly, who was lucky not to have a leg-before appeal reviewed when he was on 4, made Pant & Co pay and raise a 35-ball fifty.

Priyansh, though, operating on a wholly different wavelength, brought up his half-century off just 19 balls to set the perfect launchpad and the win.  

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#PBKS #LSG #IPL #Priyansh #Connolly #put #show #Punjab #Kings #extend #unbeaten #run">PBKS vs LSG, IPL 2026 — Priyansh, Connolly put on a show to help Punjab Kings extend unbeaten run

Punjab Kings remained unbeaten and retained its top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings with a commanding 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday. 

The host’s bowlers rose in unison to defend a mammoth 254, this season’s highest total, which was set up by Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly’s blistering 182-run partnership off 80 balls for the second wicket.

The Super Giants were cruising at 61 for no loss in the sixth over, with Ayush Badoni’s promotion as opener reaping dividends, before Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed him off the last ball of the PowerPlay.

Rishabh Pant’s consecutive sixes off Marco Jansen in the following over, including a trademark one-handed swing that cleared long-on, kept Super Giants’ hopes afloat.

However, with Pant and Nicholas Pooran falling in the span of two overs, and 113 runs to get from the last five overs, the Super Giants were fighting a battle they couldn’t win.

Earlier, batting first for the first time this IPL, the Kings rode on Priyansh and Connolly to post 254 for seven, this season’s highest total.

The left-handed duo’s assault on a hapless attack was of such magnitude that the final five overs, which yielded 61 runs, seemed sedate in comparison.

The Kings were roaring at 179 for one after 13 overs, following a 32-run over bowled by Aiden Markram, which contained five sixes.

ALSO READ:GT vs MI, IPL 2026: In hope of stars to turn up, Mumbai Indians visits in-form Gujarat Titans

Prince Yadav, the only LSG bowler who escaped the host’s wrath, put the skids on the scoring rate by dismissing Connolly with a short ball, before M. Siddharth prised out Priyansh in the following over. 

After Super Giants elected to bowl, Mohammed Shami nicked off the in-form Prabhsimran Singh with an outswinger in the first over, while Prince kept Connolly quiet.

Once the field opened, Connolly, who was lucky not to have a leg-before appeal reviewed when he was on 4, made Pant & Co pay and raise a 35-ball fifty.

Priyansh, though, operating on a wholly different wavelength, brought up his half-century off just 19 balls to set the perfect launchpad and the win.  

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#PBKS #LSG #IPL #Priyansh #Connolly #put #show #Punjab #Kings #extend #unbeaten #run

Punjab Kings remained unbeaten and retained its top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL)…

IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

RCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.

Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.

Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.

The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.

Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.

The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller"> RCB vs DC IPL 2026: Stubbs, Miller help Delhi Capitals get over the line in last-over thriller Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.The visitor made heavy work of what should have been a comfortable 176-run chase, losing momentum with uninspiring batting in the middle overs.It boiled down to the final over, bowled by Romario Shepherd, with DC needing 15 runs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs started with singles, leaving the boisterous home crowd in good spirits.Miller then flipped the script in dramatic style, with clean sixes over deep midwicket and cover.The South African, who only some days ago failed to take his team over the hump against Gujarat Titans in a similarly tight finish, turned hero this time around.On a sticky pitch, RCB looked set to record a fifth win when fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets inside the first three overs. Local lad K.L. Rahul put DC on track with a fighting 34-ball 57 under pressure.RCB was back on top when Virat Kohli dove to his left at long-off to dismiss Rahul.Stubbs and captain Axar Patel (26, 19b, 3×4) moved along slowly, allowing the required rate to rise.Axar retired hurt with a leg injury, leaving his side with 42 runs needed in 25 balls. Miller seemed in no hurry, limping to six off six balls, before an explosive finish ended DC’s two match losing streak.ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan RoyalsRCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller
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RCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.

Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.

Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.

The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.

Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.

The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller">RCB vs DC IPL 2026: Stubbs, Miller help Delhi Capitals get over the line in last-over thriller

Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

The visitor made heavy work of what should have been a comfortable 176-run chase, losing momentum with uninspiring batting in the middle overs.

It boiled down to the final over, bowled by Romario Shepherd, with DC needing 15 runs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs started with singles, leaving the boisterous home crowd in good spirits.

Miller then flipped the script in dramatic style, with clean sixes over deep midwicket and cover.

The South African, who only some days ago failed to take his team over the hump against Gujarat Titans in a similarly tight finish, turned hero this time around.

On a sticky pitch, RCB looked set to record a fifth win when fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets inside the first three overs. Local lad K.L. Rahul put DC on track with a fighting 34-ball 57 under pressure.

RCB was back on top when Virat Kohli dove to his left at long-off to dismiss Rahul.

Stubbs and captain Axar Patel (26, 19b, 3×4) moved along slowly, allowing the required rate to rise.

Axar retired hurt with a leg injury, leaving his side with 42 runs needed in 25 balls. Miller seemed in no hurry, limping to six off six balls, before an explosive finish ended DC’s two match losing streak.

ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

RCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.

Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.

Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.

The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.

Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.

The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller

Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed…

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottom

Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira arrested the rapid slide with a risk-free century stand, helped generously by an opponent that took its foot off the brakes. Just when the pair threatened to take Royals towards an unlikely win, Sakib returned to outfox Ferreira with a beautifully-disguised back of the length slow ball. 

Two deliveries later, Jadeja followed and the resistance soon collapsed, as Sunrisers held their nerve to hand the Royals their first defeat of the season. 

SRH’s 216 was, in hindsight, easier on the cardiac muscles. After Jofra Archer removed Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck and Travis Head perished after riding his luck, Kishan did bulk of the heavy lifting with a raucous home crowd swaying to his every move.

Just 19 balls after reaching his 19th IPL fifty, Kishan surged into the nineties, hammering Archer for three consecutive boundaries. A brief floodlight failure broke momentum, with Royals using it to remove the 27-year-old and Heinrich Klaasen.

Nitish Kumar Reddy then proved why the No. 5 spot should have never left him, with a brutal 24-run over off Sandeep – the most expensive of the night – pushing Sunrisers to an eventually insurmountable score.

Nothing about this contest unfolded as expected. Fans, regardless of allegiance, arrived bracing for a bruising shootout between two of the league’s most feared batting units.

Instead, they were treated to something else entirely: precision under pressure and nerve over reputation. In the end, it wasn’t pedigree but fearlessness that defined the night, as two unheralded names embodied a generation that doesn’t wait its turn – it takes it.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#SRH #IPL #Hinge #Sakib #hot #handle #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #routs #Rajasthan #Royals"> SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Hinge, Sakib too hot to handle as Sunrisers Hyderabad routs Rajasthan Royals New blood doesn’t ask how things have always been done; it demands to know why they must only be done one way at all. When seasoned hands failed to steady the Sunrisers Hyderabad ship, it was the restless, untested duo – debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hasan, who shared eight wickets between them – who steered SRH to a 57-run win over the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Monday.When handed the daunting task of taming the JaiSurya phenomenon, Praful came through spectacularly. No bowler in the history of IPL had scalped three in the opening over – until the 24-year-old pacer from Vidarbha came knocking.After a single to get the 217-run chase going, Yashasvi Jaiswal could only watch helplessly as Praful blazed through the in-form, on-song Royals’ top order with irreverence. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius walked back shell-shocked for ducks.Sakib took care of Jaiswal before Praful returned to send Riyan Parag trudging back to the dugout and took flight à la Shoaib Akhtar.ALSO READ: CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottomRavindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira arrested the rapid slide with a risk-free century stand, helped generously by an opponent that took its foot off the brakes. Just when the pair threatened to take Royals towards an unlikely win, Sakib returned to outfox Ferreira with a beautifully-disguised back of the length slow ball. Two deliveries later, Jadeja followed and the resistance soon collapsed, as Sunrisers held their nerve to hand the Royals their first defeat of the season. SRH’s 216 was, in hindsight, easier on the cardiac muscles. After Jofra Archer removed Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck and Travis Head perished after riding his luck, Kishan did bulk of the heavy lifting with a raucous home crowd swaying to his every move.Just 19 balls after reaching his 19th IPL fifty, Kishan surged into the nineties, hammering Archer for three consecutive boundaries. A brief floodlight failure broke momentum, with Royals using it to remove the 27-year-old and Heinrich Klaasen.Nitish Kumar Reddy then proved why the No. 5 spot should have never left him, with a brutal 24-run over off Sandeep – the most expensive of the night – pushing Sunrisers to an eventually insurmountable score.Nothing about this contest unfolded as expected. Fans, regardless of allegiance, arrived bracing for a bruising shootout between two of the league’s most feared batting units.Instead, they were treated to something else entirely: precision under pressure and nerve over reputation. In the end, it wasn’t pedigree but fearlessness that defined the night, as two unheralded names embodied a generation that doesn’t wait its turn – it takes it.Published on Apr 13, 2026 #SRH #IPL #Hinge #Sakib #hot #handle #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #routs #Rajasthan #Royals
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Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira arrested the rapid slide with a risk-free century stand, helped generously by an opponent that took its foot off the brakes. Just when the pair threatened to take Royals towards an unlikely win, Sakib returned to outfox Ferreira with a beautifully-disguised back of the length slow ball. 

Two deliveries later, Jadeja followed and the resistance soon collapsed, as Sunrisers held their nerve to hand the Royals their first defeat of the season. 

SRH’s 216 was, in hindsight, easier on the cardiac muscles. After Jofra Archer removed Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck and Travis Head perished after riding his luck, Kishan did bulk of the heavy lifting with a raucous home crowd swaying to his every move.

Just 19 balls after reaching his 19th IPL fifty, Kishan surged into the nineties, hammering Archer for three consecutive boundaries. A brief floodlight failure broke momentum, with Royals using it to remove the 27-year-old and Heinrich Klaasen.

Nitish Kumar Reddy then proved why the No. 5 spot should have never left him, with a brutal 24-run over off Sandeep – the most expensive of the night – pushing Sunrisers to an eventually insurmountable score.

Nothing about this contest unfolded as expected. Fans, regardless of allegiance, arrived bracing for a bruising shootout between two of the league’s most feared batting units.

Instead, they were treated to something else entirely: precision under pressure and nerve over reputation. In the end, it wasn’t pedigree but fearlessness that defined the night, as two unheralded names embodied a generation that doesn’t wait its turn – it takes it.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#SRH #IPL #Hinge #Sakib #hot #handle #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #routs #Rajasthan #Royals">SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Hinge, Sakib too hot to handle as Sunrisers Hyderabad routs Rajasthan Royals

New blood doesn’t ask how things have always been done; it demands to know why they must only be done one way at all. When seasoned hands failed to steady the Sunrisers Hyderabad ship, it was the restless, untested duo – debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hasan, who shared eight wickets between them – who steered SRH to a 57-run win over the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Monday.

When handed the daunting task of taming the JaiSurya phenomenon, Praful came through spectacularly. No bowler in the history of IPL had scalped three in the opening over – until the 24-year-old pacer from Vidarbha came knocking.

After a single to get the 217-run chase going, Yashasvi Jaiswal could only watch helplessly as Praful blazed through the in-form, on-song Royals’ top order with irreverence. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius walked back shell-shocked for ducks.

Sakib took care of Jaiswal before Praful returned to send Riyan Parag trudging back to the dugout and took flight à la Shoaib Akhtar.

ALSO READ: CSK vs KKR, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders clash looking to jump up from bottom

Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira arrested the rapid slide with a risk-free century stand, helped generously by an opponent that took its foot off the brakes. Just when the pair threatened to take Royals towards an unlikely win, Sakib returned to outfox Ferreira with a beautifully-disguised back of the length slow ball. 

Two deliveries later, Jadeja followed and the resistance soon collapsed, as Sunrisers held their nerve to hand the Royals their first defeat of the season. 

SRH’s 216 was, in hindsight, easier on the cardiac muscles. After Jofra Archer removed Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck and Travis Head perished after riding his luck, Kishan did bulk of the heavy lifting with a raucous home crowd swaying to his every move.

Just 19 balls after reaching his 19th IPL fifty, Kishan surged into the nineties, hammering Archer for three consecutive boundaries. A brief floodlight failure broke momentum, with Royals using it to remove the 27-year-old and Heinrich Klaasen.

Nitish Kumar Reddy then proved why the No. 5 spot should have never left him, with a brutal 24-run over off Sandeep – the most expensive of the night – pushing Sunrisers to an eventually insurmountable score.

Nothing about this contest unfolded as expected. Fans, regardless of allegiance, arrived bracing for a bruising shootout between two of the league’s most feared batting units.

Instead, they were treated to something else entirely: precision under pressure and nerve over reputation. In the end, it wasn’t pedigree but fearlessness that defined the night, as two unheralded names embodied a generation that doesn’t wait its turn – it takes it.

Published on Apr 13, 2026

#SRH #IPL #Hinge #Sakib #hot #handle #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #routs #Rajasthan #Royals

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Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs

But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.

Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.

Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Batters #fire #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Mumbai #Indians #highscoring #contest"> MI vs RCB IPL 2026: Batters fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru past Mumbai Indians in high-scoring contest Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.The trio’s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians’s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively measured 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya’s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford’s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat – and the net run rate damage as a result – would have been much higher than 18 runs.While Rohit didn’t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.Despite Kohli’s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.ALSO READ:Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairsBut Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Batters #fire #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Mumbai #Indians #highscoring #contest
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But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.

Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.

Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Batters #fire #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #Mumbai #Indians #highscoring #contest">MI vs RCB IPL 2026: Batters fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru past Mumbai Indians in high-scoring contest

Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay. Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs. And Tim David was devastating at the death.

The trio’s exploits not only helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan total but also take the chase out of the equation against the five-time champion Mumbai Indians’s reach to marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively measured 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post 240 for four, the second-highest total of the season.

Once veteran Rohit Sharma had to retire hurt due to a hamstring issue after five overs into the chase, MI wilted under pressure against an accurate bowling attack. Krunal Pandya’s uncanny left-arm spin stifled the MI.

Had it not been for Sherfane Rutherford’s impact as a sub in a lost cause, the margin of defeat – and the net run rate damage as a result – would have been much higher than 18 runs.

While Rohit didn’t return to bat, Kohli also remained off the field for the second half after hurting his ankle during an anchor-like innings.

Despite Kohli’s knock, RCB was too hot to handle in the first innings. While David finished with a towering six off Trent Boult over deep midwicket, Salt had begun in similar fashion against the Kiwi pacer.

ALSO READ:Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs

But Salt truly came into his elements against the spin duo of Mitchell Santner and Mayank Markande. Salt welcomed Santner in the fourth over with three clean hits over the fence followed by a boundary. Once the PowerPlay ended, Markande, the leg-spinner, was taken to task with three crisp fours and a towering six, as Salt’s assault gathered pace.

Shardul Thakur’s golden arm broke the 120-run partnership in the 11th over, but captain Patidar arrived with purpose. From the moment he tonked his first ball over mid-off for four, Patidar was precise and powerful, keeping the momentum intact.

Jasprit Bumrah’s probing spell — despite going wicketless for the fourth consecutive game — applied the brakes as RCB had to settle for 53 runs in the last five overs. The damage up front, however, was enough for RCB to return to winning ways.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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Phil Salt was sensational in the first half — and not just in the PowerPlay.…

IPL 2026: Resurgent Lucknow Super Giants looks for a win at home against Gujarat Titans

He took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.

Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212.

CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Samson ton fires CSK to first win of season When it rains, it pours for Sanju Samson. After failing to get past single-digit scores in the first three matches for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Samson storm struck the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday against the Delhi Capitals (DC).The Kerala batter scored his fourth IPL hundred, the first for his new franchise, to help CSK beat the Capitals by 23 runs and open its account in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter battled through the humidity and lower-back strain to remain unbeaten on 115 off 56 balls, playing an innings built around piercing gaps rather than bludgeoning the ball into the stands.Asked to bat first by Axar Patel on a surface termed dry by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, the home side started on the front foot in the PowerPlay with Samson leading the charge. The 31-year-old oozed confidence with his footwork, putting away anything wide on offer from the new-ball bowlers. Samson’s intermittent boundaries meant Gaikwad’s scratchy start did not harm the scoring rate in the first phase.ALSO READ |IPL 2026: Resurgent Lucknow Super Giants looks for a win at home against Gujarat TitansHe took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212. Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season

Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

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Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.

As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.

David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season"> CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Samson ton fires CSK to first win of season When it rains, it pours for Sanju Samson. After failing to get past single-digit scores in the first three matches for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Samson storm struck the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday against the Delhi Capitals (DC).The Kerala batter scored his fourth IPL hundred, the first for his new franchise, to help CSK beat the Capitals by 23 runs and open its account in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter battled through the humidity and lower-back strain to remain unbeaten on 115 off 56 balls, playing an innings built around piercing gaps rather than bludgeoning the ball into the stands.Asked to bat first by Axar Patel on a surface termed dry by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, the home side started on the front foot in the PowerPlay with Samson leading the charge. The 31-year-old oozed confidence with his footwork, putting away anything wide on offer from the new-ball bowlers. Samson’s intermittent boundaries meant Gaikwad’s scratchy start did not harm the scoring rate in the first phase.ALSO READ |IPL 2026: Resurgent Lucknow Super Giants looks for a win at home against Gujarat TitansHe took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212. Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season
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He took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.

Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212.

CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Samson ton fires CSK to first win of season When it rains, it pours for Sanju Samson. After failing to get past single-digit scores in the first three matches for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Samson storm struck the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday against the Delhi Capitals (DC).The Kerala batter scored his fourth IPL hundred, the first for his new franchise, to help CSK beat the Capitals by 23 runs and open its account in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter battled through the humidity and lower-back strain to remain unbeaten on 115 off 56 balls, playing an innings built around piercing gaps rather than bludgeoning the ball into the stands.Asked to bat first by Axar Patel on a surface termed dry by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, the home side started on the front foot in the PowerPlay with Samson leading the charge. The 31-year-old oozed confidence with his footwork, putting away anything wide on offer from the new-ball bowlers. Samson’s intermittent boundaries meant Gaikwad’s scratchy start did not harm the scoring rate in the first phase.ALSO READ |IPL 2026: Resurgent Lucknow Super Giants looks for a win at home against Gujarat TitansHe took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212. Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season

Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

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Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.

As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.

David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season">CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Samson ton fires CSK to first win of season

When it rains, it pours for Sanju Samson. After failing to get past single-digit scores in the first three matches for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Samson storm struck the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday against the Delhi Capitals (DC).

The Kerala batter scored his fourth IPL hundred, the first for his new franchise, to help CSK beat the Capitals by 23 runs and open its account in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter battled through the humidity and lower-back strain to remain unbeaten on 115 off 56 balls, playing an innings built around piercing gaps rather than bludgeoning the ball into the stands.

Asked to bat first by Axar Patel on a surface termed dry by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, the home side started on the front foot in the PowerPlay with Samson leading the charge. The 31-year-old oozed confidence with his footwork, putting away anything wide on offer from the new-ball bowlers. Samson’s intermittent boundaries meant Gaikwad’s scratchy start did not harm the scoring rate in the first phase.

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He took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.

Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212.

CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Samson ton fires CSK to first win of season When it rains, it pours for Sanju Samson. After failing to get past single-digit scores in the first three matches for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the Samson storm struck the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday against the Delhi Capitals (DC).The Kerala batter scored his fourth IPL hundred, the first for his new franchise, to help CSK beat the Capitals by 23 runs and open its account in IPL 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter battled through the humidity and lower-back strain to remain unbeaten on 115 off 56 balls, playing an innings built around piercing gaps rather than bludgeoning the ball into the stands.Asked to bat first by Axar Patel on a surface termed dry by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, the home side started on the front foot in the PowerPlay with Samson leading the charge. The 31-year-old oozed confidence with his footwork, putting away anything wide on offer from the new-ball bowlers. Samson’s intermittent boundaries meant Gaikwad’s scratchy start did not harm the scoring rate in the first phase.ALSO READ |IPL 2026: Resurgent Lucknow Super Giants looks for a win at home against Gujarat TitansHe took on the unfavourable match-up against Axar by collecting two boundaries through cover, a prelude to the rest of the innings, where the spinners were denied a chance to enjoy any control. After Gaikwad’s dismissal, DC did not utilize the chances to send Samson and Ayush Mhatre back to the pavilion. K.L. Rahul failed to gather the ball when Mhatre looked to take a blind run and Samson was dropped at long off two balls later.Despite the first six in the innings only coming in the 11th over, the host continued to maintain a nine-plus run rate, which only surged upwards during the partnership between Samson and his junior partner. Their 100-run stand was brought up in just 56 balls, setting up CSK to go big in the final phase of the innings. But Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar brought the run flow to an abrupt stop, stifling the batters by going full and wide. CSK rolled the dice by retiring out half-centurion Mhatre for Shivam Dube, a change which allowed the side to find late acceleration and post 212. Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season

Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

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Jamie Overton’s haul of four for 15 was crucial in restricting Delhi Capitals to 189 runs. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam

CSK’s worst nightmare seemed to be coming back to haunt it when openers Rahul and Pathum Nissanka blazed to a fifty-run opening association within four overs. Khaleel Ahmed managed to prise out the former with a well-directed short ball, a small tug on the door which the home side then slammed open. Nissanka perished soon after, unable to time his attempted lob over mid-on.

As the rumbling among fans grew in volume, Sarfaraz Khan held on to a diving catch at point, hanging in the air horizontally, parallel to the ground, to hand Gurjapneet Singh a wicket on his first ball in the IPL and drive the noise to its zenith.

David Miller and Tristan Stubbs managed to silence the yellow-clad population for a while with a 45-run stand in just 26 balls. Seeing the stumps light up behind Miller, the almost-hero from DC’s previous encounter, turned the whistles back on. A few lusty blows from Stubbs and the lower order kept the Men in Yellow on their toes before Jamie Overton capped off an excellent night with the ball (4/18) by removing the Protea batter in the penultimate over to help his side break its duck.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#CSK #IPL #Samson #ton #fires #CSK #win #season

When it rains, it pours for Sanju Samson. After failing to get past single-digit scores…