#headtohead #record #IPL #Rajasthan #Royals #Delhi #Capitals #stats #runs #wickets">RR vs DC head-to-head record, IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals stats, runs, wickets
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:
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.
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
#IPL #Riyan #Parag #fined #percent #match #fees #vaping #dressing #room">IPL 2026: Riyan Parag fined 25 percent of match fees for vaping inside dressing room
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.
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.
#Batters #dont #respect #bowlers #anymore #Muralitharan #SRHs #easy #chase">‘Batters don’t respect bowlers anymore’, says Muralitharan on SRH’s easy chase vs MI
Sunrisers Hyderabad continued to thrive in the high-scoring landscape of IPL 2026, chasing down a daunting total with authority, as assistant coach Muttiah Muralitharan pointed to a dramatic shift in batting approach across teams.
SRH successfully hunted down a target of over 200 with composure, powered by a blazing start in the powerplay and sustained aggression through the middle overs. Its openers laid the perfect platform, racing to nearly 80 in the first six overs — a trend that has become increasingly common this season — before the middle order ensured there were no late hiccups in the chase.
Reflecting on the game and the broader trend, Muralitharan admitted that bowlers are finding it tougher than ever to contain batters in the modern T20 setup.
“It is very difficult for a bowler nowadays. Every team’s openers don’t fear losing wickets. The average score has now gone up from 40 for one to eighty in six overs, that’s why the scores are going beyond 200,” he said in the post-match press conference.
SRH’s chase was calculated from the outset, with the team backing its knowledge of conditions. “We knew how the wicket would play, and chasing would be easy,” Muralitharan added, highlighting the clarity in the side’s approach.
The Sri Lankan legend also underlined the fearless mindset of contemporary batters, noting that reputation no longer guarantees restraint. “The batters are in top form, and they don’t respect any bowler, even if it is someone like Bumrah,” he remarked.
With another clinical chase under its belt, SRH reinforced its reputation as one of the most dangerous batting units this season — a side perfectly in tune with the evolving, high-risk, high-reward nature of T20 cricket.
#IPL #PowerPlay #death #oversOpeners #finishing #games #season">IPL 2026: PowerPlay is the new death overs—Openers are finishing games this season
Marcus Stoinis’ stunning 22-ball 62 (not out) went in vain on Tuesday night as Punjab Kings failed to defend a 222-run total against Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium.
Stoinis’ knock came at the back end of the innings and, although it lifted the home side to a competitive total, it wasn’t enough to shut the Royals out as they chased it down with four balls to spare and six wickets in hand.
A couple of days earlier, PBKS had done something similar, registering a record T20 chase of 265 against Delhi Capitals.
A common factor in this IPL season’s wins has been PowerPlay performances. The Royals scored 84 for one in the first overs in reply to the Kings’ 65 for one. Similarly, DC had managed 68 for one against PBKS, which finished the fielding restrictions after scoring 116 runs without loss.
PowerPlay overs have decided 73.68 per cent of matches this season.
“Over the years, teams have realised how important the PowerPlay is: only two fielders outside, six overs to maximise. So naturally, there’s more focus on that phase now,” RR fast bowler Sandeep Sharma said.
There has been a steady rise in batters targeting the boundaries in the PowerPlay, with run rates climbing from 7.7 in the inaugural season to 8.42 in 2018, and now 9.9 this season.
“What we’re seeing is a trend across the tournament – how dominant teams are in the first six overs. It’s very hard to stop sides now with the way they’re playing in the PowerPlay. You’ve also got the replacement player rule, which allows you to stack your batting and go even harder,” PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin said.
A look at the points table also reflects which teams have embraced this approach of setting up, or even finishing, games early. Punjab, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan, the current top four, also boast the best returns from their top three batters, especially the openers.
For PBKS, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have scored at a strike rate of 205.55, followed by Royals openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at 195.56. SRH’s Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head are at 183.17, while RCB’s Virat Kohli and Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell have struck at 164.42.
Winning the PowerPlay isn’t a guarantee, but it gives the batting side a significant advantage for the rest of the innings. DC openers, for instance, have a higher strike rate (172.35) than RCB’s. But with the rest of Bengaluru’s lineup sustaining the pressure, it has translated into results, while the Capitals remain in the bottom half.
Is the finisher’s role going extinct?
The relentless pressure from ball one has made 200-plus totals par, even if they don’t guarantee wins. Openers are expected to score at a minimum of 10 an over, and the rest of the batting order must maintain a similar tempo.
Teams are no longer building towards a late surge. The first six overs are now played with almost the same boundary-hitting intensity (26.11%) as the final four overs (24.12%).
“I don’t think there is a thing called finishers anymore. It’s right from ball one – everyone is going at a rate of knots,” Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming had said earlier this season. “It’s not a build-up to the 16th over and then going harder. Everyone is going hard from ball one. Run rates of 10, 11, 12 throughout are expected. You’re not really getting the big peaks at the end, it’s just a more aggressive approach to get 240.”
Table-topper Punjab has been the most successful in executing this approach. While the top three score at over 12 an over, numbers four and five go at 11.1, and the lower middle order (6-8) at 10.81.
“If you look at the way we’ve played, our top order has been super dynamic. They’ve set up games and created opportunities,” Haddin said.
“But what the rest have done is contribute in roles that win matches. It might not be a 70 or 80 – it could be 15 off six balls to give us momentum. At the moment, they’re doing everything the game requires.”
Sandeep, however, believes finishers remain vital, especially over a long tournament.
“I don’t think the importance of finishers has reduced at all. Teams with strong finishers still have a great chance. If you look at the past, Chennai had Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni), Mumbai had Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard, and KKR had Andre Russell. Teams with strong players at 5, 6, and 7 tend to go far. That’s where the bulk of pressure lies. The top three don’t carry as much pressure – if they get out playing positively, it’s accepted. But 5-6-7 is a crucial phase,” he said.
This season has still produced instances of lower-order influence, such as Rinku Singh’s effort in Kolkata Knight Riders’ Super Over win against Lucknow Super Giants, but those moments are becoming rarer in a league where the PowerPlay is fast becoming the new death overs, and openers the new finishers.
#SRH #IPL #Headtohead #record #runs #wickets #ahead #Mumbai #Indians #Sunrisers #Hyderabad">MI vs SRH, IPL 2026: Head-to-head record, most runs, wickets ahead of Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Mumbai Indians will host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Mumbai will hope for a turnaround after winning only two out of its seven games whereas Hyderabad will look to extend its winning run, winning five out of its eight games.
MI won both the encounters against SRH in the 2025 season by four wickets and seven wickets respectively.
Here’s a look at their head-to-head record in the tournament.
#SRH #IPL #Live #Streaming #Info #Mumbai #Indians #Sunrisers #Hyderabad">MI vs SRH IPL 2026, Live Streaming Info: When, where to Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Mumbai Indians takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Mumbai will look to get back to winning ways, having won just two of its seven games. Meanwhile, Hyderabad will look to keep its winning momentum, winning five out of its eight games.
MI beat SRH in both instances in the 2025 season by four wickets and seven wickets respectively.
Here are the live streaming and telecast details:
Where will the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match be played?
The Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
When will the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match be played?
The Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be played on April 29, 2026.
What time will the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match start?
The Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss for the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match take place?
The toss for the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will take place at 7:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match?
The Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be televised live on the Star SportsNetwork in India.
How can one watch the live streaming of Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match online?
The Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads
MI
Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ryan Rickleton, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Raghu Sharma, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Allah Ghafanzar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, Shardul Thakur, Quinton de Kock, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, Mayank Rawat.
#PBKS #IPL #Live #Streaming #Info #watch #Punjab #Kings #Rajasthan #Royals #match">PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 Live Streaming Info: When and where to watch Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match
Riding high after a record-breaking chase of 265, Punjab Kings will look to continue its unbeaten run as it hosts Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2026 match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Punjab sits at the top of the table after winning six out of the seven games it has played, whereas Rajasthan is fourth, having won four out of its seven games.
In the last encounter between these two teams PBKS beat RR by 10 runs, defending a target of 220.
Here are the live streaming and telecast details:
Where will the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match be played?
The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
When will the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match be played?
The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match will be played on April 28, 2026.
What time will the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan royals match start?
The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss for the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match take place?
The toss for the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match will take place at 7:00 PM IST.
Which TV channel will broadcast Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match?
The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match will be televised live on the Star SportsNetwork in India.
How can one watch the live streaming of Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match online?
The Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
#PBKS #headtohead #record #IPL #Punjab #Kings #Rajasthan #Royals #stats #runs #wickets">PBKS vs RR head-to-head record, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals overall stats; most runs, wickets
Punjab Kings will host Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Barring a no-result against KKR, Punjab is yet to drop points this season, winning six out of its seven games. Meanwhile, RR will look to make a comeback after a loss against SRH, taking its tally to four wins in seven games.
In the last encounter between these two teams PBKS beat RR by 10 runs, defending a target of 220.
Here are the head-to-head records between the two teams in IPL:
#PBKS #IPL #Opening #acts #focus #Punjab #Kings #faces #Rajasthan #Royals">PBKS vs RR, IPL 2026: Opening acts in focus as Punjab Kings faces Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh – in any other era, at least two of them would’ve been opening for India in T20Is. Yet none of them is, at the moment. But when they turn up for their respective sides – Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings – on Tuesday, all eyes at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium will be on them.
Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi have struck at 192.45 while opening, just behind Arya and Prabhsimran’s 215.53. The two opening pairs have been monumental to their teams’ performances so far.
While PBKS has been unbeaten in seven games, RR has won five out of eight.
Of course, the other nine players have had a say in their respective teams’ positions in the table, but remove these four, and there’s a problem to solve.
For Punjab, Cooper Connolly has done well to establish himself in his debut IPL season, scoring 240 runs in six outings. He’s followed by another in-form batter, Shreyas Iyer, who has been just as impressive in keeping pace with his openers, striking at 186. Beyond that, the scoring rate dips to 9.71 per over for batters five to seven.
For Royals, the issue runs deeper. While the top three – with Dhruv Jurel at one down – seem in control, inconsistency from Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer has dragged the numbers down. RR’s No. 5 to 7 batters score at 7.75 runs per over – second-worst after Lucknow Super Giants this season.
The drop in effectiveness down the order makes the openers’ role even more crucial, and these four have shouldered that responsibility, shaping how their batting line-ups function.
For Royals, the bowlers – led by Jofra Archer (13 wickets), Ravi Bishnoi (11), and Nandre Burger (8) – have compensated for the batting vulnerabilities. Their economy rate of 9.39 is the second-best after Super Giants, and they pick up a wicket every 14 balls.
PBKS, though, hasn’t been able to keep opposition batters in check, conceding 10.30 runs per over – second-worst after Mumbai Indians. Yet, Punjab remains unbeaten. As was evident from its record chase of 265 in Delhi a couple of days ago, it is a side built to score 250.
On Tuesday evening, it will be a contest between a side designed to score 250 and another built to restrict the opposition to around 220. For the away captain Parag, the most important moment could come at the toss – if he gets it right, he would have to bowl first and try to exploit the early swing on offer. Otherwise, Punjab would be more than happy to chase any target at this point.