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Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Both teams have won four out of the nine games they have played.
In the reverse fixture, CSK beat DC by 23 runs in Chennai.
Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:
Matches Played: 32
Delhi Capitals: 12
Chennai Super Kings: 20
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | HS |
| MS Dhoni | 29 | 696 | 38.66 | 142.04 | 63* |
| Suresh Raina | 22 | 552 | 29.05 | 132.05 | 59 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 10 | 433 | 54.12 | 136.16 | 101* |
| Rishabh Pant | 11 | 375 | 46.87 | 156.9 | 79 |
| Murali Vijay | 12 | 346 | 34.6 | 136.22 | 113 |
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | BBI |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 17 | 19 | 6.52 | 21 | 3/23 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 17 | 19 | 8.06 | 22.42 | 3/33 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 | 19 | 7.75 | 25.78 | 3/9 |
| Deepak Chahar | 12 | 13 | 8.06 | 26.69 | 3/22 |
| Albie Morkel | 14 | 13 | 8.29 | 29.76 | 3/32 |
Published on May 04, 2026
Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Both teams have won four out of the nine games they have played.
In the reverse fixture, CSK beat DC by 23 runs in Chennai.
Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:
Matches Played: 32
Delhi Capitals: 12
Chennai Super Kings: 20
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | HS |
| MS Dhoni | 29 | 696 | 38.66 | 142.04 | 63* |
| Suresh Raina | 22 | 552 | 29.05 | 132.05 | 59 |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 10 | 433 | 54.12 | 136.16 | 101* |
| Rishabh Pant | 11 | 375 | 46.87 | 156.9 | 79 |
| Murali Vijay | 12 | 346 | 34.6 | 136.22 | 113 |
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | BBI |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 17 | 19 | 6.52 | 21 | 3/23 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 17 | 19 | 8.06 | 22.42 | 3/33 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 20 | 19 | 7.75 | 25.78 | 3/9 |
| Deepak Chahar | 12 | 13 | 8.06 | 26.69 | 3/22 |
| Albie Morkel | 14 | 13 | 8.29 | 29.76 | 3/32 |
Published on May 04, 2026
Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on…
![Suryansh Shedge: Should have stayed longer because I was set Spending time in the middle was the mantra for Suryansh Shedge, whose 57 off 29 balls had temporarily seemed to have dragged Punjab Kings out of the woods on Sunday.The visitor eventually lost by four wickets against the Gujarat Titans, but Shedge, having waited for long to pounce on an opportunity, got much-needed gametime.“I wouldn’t say I was waiting. I was preparing. So, I look at it from that perspective that whenever I’m thrown into a situation, I should be ready for that. I’ve been speaking to Ricky [Ponting] sir a lot. I’ve been speaking to our captain a lot because I know him. The only thing they tell me is whenever the opportunity knocks, you have to be ready and take it with both hands. So that’s what I tried to do,” Shedge said.“It’s just sometimes some batters get good balls and they get out. But my only intention was to spend as much time as I could. And that, I think, made things easier as I progressed through the innings.”Despite being his side’s best batter and getting it to a competitive 163 on a two-paced wicket, Shedge took responsibility for the loss.“That 7.5-metre length was difficult to play. I think it was a bit two-paced because of the grass and the black soil. And I think at the end of the day, if we would have saved some runs here and there, we would have ended up winning the game. But I put my hand up. I think I should have stayed there because I was set. And if I would have let that ball go [from Kagiso Rabada], things would have been different,” Shedge said.Published on May 04, 2026 #Suryansh #Shedge #stayed #longer #set](https://i0.wp.com/ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/s7dydp/article70937916.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/VIS_2885.JPG?ssl=1 "Suryansh Shedge: Should have stayed longer because I was set Spending time in the middle was the mantra for Suryansh Shedge, whose 57 off 29 balls had temporarily seemed to have dragged Punjab Kings out of the woods on Sunday.The visitor eventually lost by four wickets against the Gujarat Titans, but Shedge, having waited for long to pounce on an opportunity, got much-needed gametime.“I wouldn’t say I was waiting. I was preparing. So, I look at it from that perspective that whenever I’m thrown into a situation, I should be ready for that. I’ve been speaking to Ricky [Ponting] sir a lot. I’ve been speaking to our captain a lot because I know him. The only thing they tell me is whenever the opportunity knocks, you have to be ready and take it with both hands. So that’s what I tried to do,” Shedge said.“It’s just sometimes some batters get good balls and they get out. But my only intention was to spend as much time as I could. And that, I think, made things easier as I progressed through the innings.”Despite being his side’s best batter and getting it to a competitive 163 on a two-paced wicket, Shedge took responsibility for the loss.“That 7.5-metre length was difficult to play. I think it was a bit two-paced because of the grass and the black soil. And I think at the end of the day, if we would have saved some runs here and there, we would have ended up winning the game. But I put my hand up. I think I should have stayed there because I was set. And if I would have let that ball go [from Kagiso Rabada], things would have been different,” Shedge said.Published on May 04, 2026 #Suryansh #Shedge #stayed #longer #set")
Spending time in the middle was the mantra for Suryansh Shedge, whose 57 off 29 balls had temporarily seemed to have dragged Punjab Kings out of the woods on Sunday.
The visitor eventually lost by four wickets against the Gujarat Titans, but Shedge, having waited for long to pounce on an opportunity, got much-needed gametime.
“I wouldn’t say I was waiting. I was preparing. So, I look at it from that perspective that whenever I’m thrown into a situation, I should be ready for that. I’ve been speaking to Ricky [Ponting] sir a lot. I’ve been speaking to our captain a lot because I know him. The only thing they tell me is whenever the opportunity knocks, you have to be ready and take it with both hands. So that’s what I tried to do,” Shedge said.
“It’s just sometimes some batters get good balls and they get out. But my only intention was to spend as much time as I could. And that, I think, made things easier as I progressed through the innings.”
Despite being his side’s best batter and getting it to a competitive 163 on a two-paced wicket, Shedge took responsibility for the loss.
“That 7.5-metre length was difficult to play. I think it was a bit two-paced because of the grass and the black soil. And I think at the end of the day, if we would have saved some runs here and there, we would have ended up winning the game. But I put my hand up. I think I should have stayed there because I was set. And if I would have let that ball go [from Kagiso Rabada], things would have been different,” Shedge said.
Published on May 04, 2026
Spending time in the middle was the mantra for Suryansh Shedge, whose 57 off 29 balls had temporarily seemed to have dragged Punjab Kings out of the woods on Sunday.
The visitor eventually lost by four wickets against the Gujarat Titans, but Shedge, having waited for long to pounce on an opportunity, got much-needed gametime.
“I wouldn’t say I was waiting. I was preparing. So, I look at it from that perspective that whenever I’m thrown into a situation, I should be ready for that. I’ve been speaking to Ricky [Ponting] sir a lot. I’ve been speaking to our captain a lot because I know him. The only thing they tell me is whenever the opportunity knocks, you have to be ready and take it with both hands. So that’s what I tried to do,” Shedge said.
“It’s just sometimes some batters get good balls and they get out. But my only intention was to spend as much time as I could. And that, I think, made things easier as I progressed through the innings.”
Despite being his side’s best batter and getting it to a competitive 163 on a two-paced wicket, Shedge took responsibility for the loss.
“That 7.5-metre length was difficult to play. I think it was a bit two-paced because of the grass and the black soil. And I think at the end of the day, if we would have saved some runs here and there, we would have ended up winning the game. But I put my hand up. I think I should have stayed there because I was set. And if I would have let that ball go [from Kagiso Rabada], things would have been different,” Shedge said.
Published on May 04, 2026
Spending time in the middle was the mantra for Suryansh Shedge, whose 57 off 29…
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![IPL 2026: Southee remains tentative about Pathirana’s availability for SRH vs KKR clash As Kolkata Knight Riders prepares for a key stretch, Matheesha Pathirana’s availability has emerged as a gripping subplot. The pacer linked up with the squad in Kolkata on April 19 after receiving clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket but has yet to feature in a game.Pathirana trained here on Saturday, raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow. “He’s been around the group for a while now. We’ll assess the conditions and make a decision,” he said.ALSO READ – MATCH PREVIEW | Red-hot SRH hosts resurgent KKRSouthee also underlined the need for early breakthroughs against SRH’s formidable batting line-up. “Teams that have been able to take wickets early have set up their innings nicely. [Against SRH] it’s important to try and win the PowerPlay by taking wickets as early as you can.”With dew unlikely to impact proceedings in the afternoon game, the 37-year-old believes KKR bowlers have the opportunity to make a big statement against one of the tournament’s in-form sides.“It’s an exciting challenge for our bowlers. We know how dangerous SRH is, especially the top three and then the likes of Heinrich Klaasen in the middle.”Published on May 02, 2026 #IPL #Southee #remains #tentative #Pathiranas #availability #SRH #KKR #clash](https://i2.wp.com/ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/cmammi/article70932452.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/image%204.jpg?ssl=1 "IPL 2026: Southee remains tentative about Pathirana’s availability for SRH vs KKR clash As Kolkata Knight Riders prepares for a key stretch, Matheesha Pathirana’s availability has emerged as a gripping subplot. The pacer linked up with the squad in Kolkata on April 19 after receiving clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket but has yet to feature in a game.Pathirana trained here on Saturday, raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow. “He’s been around the group for a while now. We’ll assess the conditions and make a decision,” he said.ALSO READ – MATCH PREVIEW | Red-hot SRH hosts resurgent KKRSouthee also underlined the need for early breakthroughs against SRH’s formidable batting line-up. “Teams that have been able to take wickets early have set up their innings nicely. [Against SRH] it’s important to try and win the PowerPlay by taking wickets as early as you can.”With dew unlikely to impact proceedings in the afternoon game, the 37-year-old believes KKR bowlers have the opportunity to make a big statement against one of the tournament’s in-form sides.“It’s an exciting challenge for our bowlers. We know how dangerous SRH is, especially the top three and then the likes of Heinrich Klaasen in the middle.”Published on May 02, 2026 #IPL #Southee #remains #tentative #Pathiranas #availability #SRH #KKR #clash")
As Kolkata Knight Riders prepares for a key stretch, Matheesha Pathirana’s availability has emerged as a gripping subplot. The pacer linked up with the squad in Kolkata on April 19 after receiving clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket but has yet to feature in a game.
Pathirana trained here on Saturday, raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow.
“He’s been around the group for a while now. We’ll assess the conditions and make a decision,” he said.
ALSO READ – MATCH PREVIEW | Red-hot SRH hosts resurgent KKR
Southee also underlined the need for early breakthroughs against SRH’s formidable batting line-up.
“Teams that have been able to take wickets early have set up their innings nicely. [Against SRH] it’s important to try and win the PowerPlay by taking wickets as early as you can.”
With dew unlikely to impact proceedings in the afternoon game, the 37-year-old believes KKR bowlers have the opportunity to make a big statement against one of the tournament’s in-form sides.
“It’s an exciting challenge for our bowlers. We know how dangerous SRH is, especially the top three and then the likes of Heinrich Klaasen in the middle.”
Published on May 02, 2026
As Kolkata Knight Riders prepares for a key stretch, Matheesha Pathirana’s availability has emerged as a gripping subplot. The pacer linked up with the squad in Kolkata on April 19 after receiving clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket but has yet to feature in a game.
Pathirana trained here on Saturday, raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow.
“He’s been around the group for a while now. We’ll assess the conditions and make a decision,” he said.
ALSO READ – MATCH PREVIEW | Red-hot SRH hosts resurgent KKR
Southee also underlined the need for early breakthroughs against SRH’s formidable batting line-up.
“Teams that have been able to take wickets early have set up their innings nicely. [Against SRH] it’s important to try and win the PowerPlay by taking wickets as early as you can.”
With dew unlikely to impact proceedings in the afternoon game, the 37-year-old believes KKR bowlers have the opportunity to make a big statement against one of the tournament’s in-form sides.
“It’s an exciting challenge for our bowlers. We know how dangerous SRH is, especially the top three and then the likes of Heinrich Klaasen in the middle.”
Published on May 02, 2026
As Kolkata Knight Riders prepares for a key stretch, Matheesha Pathirana’s availability has emerged as…
Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma said he relishes his role as a finisher after his side snapped a three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here.
Ashutosh struck an unbeaten 25 off 15 balls, hitting four boundaries, as Delhi successfully chased down a daunting 226-run target with five balls to spare on Friday.
“I enjoy being a finisher for my team. The team has trusted me to bat in these situations and I enjoy playing in these moments. I always feel that as long as I am at the crease, I can win the game for my team,” Ashutosh said at the post-match press conference.
Chasing a stiff total, Delhi was laid a solid foundation by KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, who stitched together a 110-run opening partnership.
“In T20 cricket nowadays, a lot depends on the opening partnership and the powerplay. Our openers played really well and because of that we were in the game throughout and could take it till the end,” Ashutosh said.
Delhi’s overseas pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Kyle Jamieson had earlier set the tone by removing Rajasthan’s explosive openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi inside the first two overs.
“We wanted to get their opening partnership out early, as they have been doing well in previous matches. That was our plan and it worked, which was good for us.” Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour admitted that poor execution with the ball cost his side the match.
“The bowlers couldn’t execute their plans again today. 226 we felt was enough on this surface, they should have been able to defend that.
“When you are defending that kind of total it is important to have a good powerplay. We gave away lots of runs and didn’t take any wicket,” he said.
Despite the defeat, Rathour drew positives from the batting effort, particularly the response after the early loss of openers. Skipper Riyan Parag led from the front with a 90 off 50 balls, while Dhruv Jurel contributed 42.
“We were consistently getting good starts. Both our openers were doing well for us in every match. So, this was the first time that both got out early. So as a team, I think it was important how we came out of that situation and how we played.
“The way Riyan and Jurel batted at that time, the partnership they built, and the way Donovan finished it, it was really good to see,” Rathour said.
Published on May 02, 2026
Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma said he relishes his role as a finisher after his side snapped a three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here.
Ashutosh struck an unbeaten 25 off 15 balls, hitting four boundaries, as Delhi successfully chased down a daunting 226-run target with five balls to spare on Friday.
“I enjoy being a finisher for my team. The team has trusted me to bat in these situations and I enjoy playing in these moments. I always feel that as long as I am at the crease, I can win the game for my team,” Ashutosh said at the post-match press conference.
Chasing a stiff total, Delhi was laid a solid foundation by KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, who stitched together a 110-run opening partnership.
“In T20 cricket nowadays, a lot depends on the opening partnership and the powerplay. Our openers played really well and because of that we were in the game throughout and could take it till the end,” Ashutosh said.
Delhi’s overseas pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Kyle Jamieson had earlier set the tone by removing Rajasthan’s explosive openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi inside the first two overs.
“We wanted to get their opening partnership out early, as they have been doing well in previous matches. That was our plan and it worked, which was good for us.” Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour admitted that poor execution with the ball cost his side the match.
“The bowlers couldn’t execute their plans again today. 226 we felt was enough on this surface, they should have been able to defend that.
“When you are defending that kind of total it is important to have a good powerplay. We gave away lots of runs and didn’t take any wicket,” he said.
Despite the defeat, Rathour drew positives from the batting effort, particularly the response after the early loss of openers. Skipper Riyan Parag led from the front with a 90 off 50 balls, while Dhruv Jurel contributed 42.
“We were consistently getting good starts. Both our openers were doing well for us in every match. So, this was the first time that both got out early. So as a team, I think it was important how we came out of that situation and how we played.
“The way Riyan and Jurel batted at that time, the partnership they built, and the way Donovan finished it, it was really good to see,” Rathour said.
Published on May 02, 2026
Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma said he relishes his role as a finisher after…
Rajasthan Royals will host Delhi Capitals at the Saiwai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. Rajasthan has won six out of the nine games it has played whereas Delhi has won three out of the eight games it has played.
In the 2025 season, DC beat RR via Super Over in the only encounter between these two teams.
Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:
Matches Played: 30
Rajasthan Royals: 15
Delhi Capitals: 14
Tied: 1 (Delhi Capitals won the Super Over)
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | HS |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 14 | 611 | 61.1 | 133.4 | 105* |
| Sanju Samson | 17 | 418 | 29.85 | 144.63 | 86 |
| Rishabh Pant | 11 | 400 | 50 | 160.64 | 78* |
| Jos Buttler | 10 | 365 | 36.5 | 160.08 | 116 |
| David Warner | 8 | 342 | 48.85 | 126.66 | 77 |
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | BBI |
| Amit Mishra | 11 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 3/17 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 9 | 11 | 6.35 | 19.63 | 3/24 |
| Farveez Maharoof | 6 | 11 | 6.04 | 12.63 | 3/34 |
| Trent Boult | 8 | 10 | 9.1 | 26.4 | 3/29 |
| Jofra Archer | 5 | 9 | 7.14 | 15.22 | 3/19 |
Published on May 01, 2026
Rajasthan Royals will host Delhi Capitals at the Saiwai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. Rajasthan has won six out of the nine games it has played whereas Delhi has won three out of the eight games it has played.
In the 2025 season, DC beat RR via Super Over in the only encounter between these two teams.
Here are the complete stats and head-to-head numbers you need to know before the teams face off:
Matches Played: 30
Rajasthan Royals: 15
Delhi Capitals: 14
Tied: 1 (Delhi Capitals won the Super Over)
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | HS |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 14 | 611 | 61.1 | 133.4 | 105* |
| Sanju Samson | 17 | 418 | 29.85 | 144.63 | 86 |
| Rishabh Pant | 11 | 400 | 50 | 160.64 | 78* |
| Jos Buttler | 10 | 365 | 36.5 | 160.08 | 116 |
| David Warner | 8 | 342 | 48.85 | 126.66 | 77 |
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | BBI |
| Amit Mishra | 11 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 3/17 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 9 | 11 | 6.35 | 19.63 | 3/24 |
| Farveez Maharoof | 6 | 11 | 6.04 | 12.63 | 3/34 |
| Trent Boult | 8 | 10 | 9.1 | 26.4 | 3/29 |
| Jofra Archer | 5 | 9 | 7.14 | 15.22 | 3/19 |
Published on May 01, 2026
Rajasthan Royals will host Delhi Capitals at the Saiwai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.…
आईपीएल 2026 में गुरुवार को अहमदाबाद के नरेंद्र मोदी क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में खेले गए मुकाबले…
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the Code of Conduct during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.
The Royals skipper was seen using a vape inside the dressing room as the Royals chased down the target of 223 to hand PBKS its first defeat of the IPL 2026 season.
“Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘conduct that brings the game into disrepute’”, according to an IPL media advisory.
READ | ‘I won’t put my bowlers under the bus,’ says Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians fails to defend 243
Riyan admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee, Amit Sharma.
The advisory further mentions that “The BCCI is also exploring other options to initiate proceedings for stringent action against the erring team, its officials and player/s to ensure that the reputation of IPL remains intact.”
The Royals will face Delhi Capitals in their next match in Jaipur on Friday.
Published on Apr 30, 2026
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching the Code of Conduct during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.
The Royals skipper was seen using a vape inside the dressing room as the Royals chased down the target of 223 to hand PBKS its first defeat of the IPL 2026 season.
“Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘conduct that brings the game into disrepute’”, according to an IPL media advisory.
READ | ‘I won’t put my bowlers under the bus,’ says Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians fails to defend 243
Riyan admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee, Amit Sharma.
The advisory further mentions that “The BCCI is also exploring other options to initiate proceedings for stringent action against the erring team, its officials and player/s to ensure that the reputation of IPL remains intact.”
The Royals will face Delhi Capitals in their next match in Jaipur on Friday.
Published on Apr 30, 2026
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees…
