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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 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

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

Train smarter, not harder — Ramji Srinivasan decodes how IPL’s OG superstars can stave off injuries

As the partnership blossomed, Mumbai’s bowlers struggled to make an impact, as none could find a breakthrough. It turned into another wicketless outing for Jasprit Bumrah, adding to Mumbai’s concerns.

Earlier, Arshdeep Singh gave Punjab the perfect start by removing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav off successive deliveries, becoming the first Punjab Kings bowler to claim 100 IPL wickets.

Though Mumbai recovered through Dhir and de Kock’s counterattack, the total proved insufficient on a good batting surface, as Punjab’s clinical chase underlined its dominance and consistency this season.

With the chase executed with authority and calm, Punjab Kings once again showcased its depth and balance, leaving MI with plenty to ponder as its campaign continued to stutter.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Kock #ton #vain #Prabhsimran #Shreyas #extend #Punjab #Kings #unbeaten #run"> MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026: De Kock ton in vain as Prabhsimran, Shreyas extend Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run Prabhsimran Singh brought up his second half-century of the season as Punjab Kings aced another tall chase, this time against Mumbai Indians, to maintain its unbeaten run in the IPL 2026 on ThursdayDespite the cheers of a packed Wankhede Stadium for the home team, the in-form Prabhsimran continued his dream run with an unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, forging a crucial 139-run partnership with captain Shreyas Iyer (66, 35b, 5×4, 4×6) for the third wicket to ensure that Punjab Kings chased down Mumbai Indians’ 195 for 6 with seven wickets in hand and silence the crowd.Quinton de Kock, stepping in for the injured Rohit Sharma, smashed an unbeaten 112 off 60 balls and Naman Dhir made the most of a reprieve to score a fifty and stitch a 122-run stand off 68 balls for the third wicket, helping Mumbai recover from 12 for 2.Punjab began the chase briskly. The visitors raced to 21 in the opening over before Allah Ghazanfar struck twice to remove Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, briefly checking the momentum.However, Prabhsimran quickly took charge and ensured there were no further hiccups. Keeping the required rate under control, he played freely and punished anything loose, while rotating strike effectively.At the other end, Shreyas complemented him perfectly, playing the sheet-anchor role, before eventually clearing the ropes. The duo mixed caution with aggression, steadily closing in on the target with a composed approach.Also read | Train smarter, not harder — Ramji Srinivasan decodes how IPL’s OG superstars can stave off injuriesAs the partnership blossomed, Mumbai’s bowlers struggled to make an impact, as none could find a breakthrough. It turned into another wicketless outing for Jasprit Bumrah, adding to Mumbai’s concerns.Earlier, Arshdeep Singh gave Punjab the perfect start by removing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav off successive deliveries, becoming the first Punjab Kings bowler to claim 100 IPL wickets.Though Mumbai recovered through Dhir and de Kock’s counterattack, the total proved insufficient on a good batting surface, as Punjab’s clinical chase underlined its dominance and consistency this season.With the chase executed with authority and calm, Punjab Kings once again showcased its depth and balance, leaving MI with plenty to ponder as its campaign continued to stutter.Published on Apr 16, 2026 #PBKS #IPL #Kock #ton #vain #Prabhsimran #Shreyas #extend #Punjab #Kings #unbeaten #run
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As the partnership blossomed, Mumbai’s bowlers struggled to make an impact, as none could find a breakthrough. It turned into another wicketless outing for Jasprit Bumrah, adding to Mumbai’s concerns.

Earlier, Arshdeep Singh gave Punjab the perfect start by removing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav off successive deliveries, becoming the first Punjab Kings bowler to claim 100 IPL wickets.

Though Mumbai recovered through Dhir and de Kock’s counterattack, the total proved insufficient on a good batting surface, as Punjab’s clinical chase underlined its dominance and consistency this season.

With the chase executed with authority and calm, Punjab Kings once again showcased its depth and balance, leaving MI with plenty to ponder as its campaign continued to stutter.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Kock #ton #vain #Prabhsimran #Shreyas #extend #Punjab #Kings #unbeaten #run">MI vs PBKS, IPL 2026: De Kock ton in vain as Prabhsimran, Shreyas extend Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run

Prabhsimran Singh brought up his second half-century of the season as Punjab Kings aced another tall chase, this time against Mumbai Indians, to maintain its unbeaten run in the IPL 2026 on Thursday

Despite the cheers of a packed Wankhede Stadium for the home team, the in-form Prabhsimran continued his dream run with an unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, forging a crucial 139-run partnership with captain Shreyas Iyer (66, 35b, 5×4, 4×6) for the third wicket to ensure that Punjab Kings chased down Mumbai Indians’ 195 for 6 with seven wickets in hand and silence the crowd.

Quinton de Kock, stepping in for the injured Rohit Sharma, smashed an unbeaten 112 off 60 balls and Naman Dhir made the most of a reprieve to score a fifty and stitch a 122-run stand off 68 balls for the third wicket, helping Mumbai recover from 12 for 2.

Punjab began the chase briskly. The visitors raced to 21 in the opening over before Allah Ghazanfar struck twice to remove Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, briefly checking the momentum.

However, Prabhsimran quickly took charge and ensured there were no further hiccups. Keeping the required rate under control, he played freely and punished anything loose, while rotating strike effectively.

At the other end, Shreyas complemented him perfectly, playing the sheet-anchor role, before eventually clearing the ropes. The duo mixed caution with aggression, steadily closing in on the target with a composed approach.

Also read | Train smarter, not harder — Ramji Srinivasan decodes how IPL’s OG superstars can stave off injuries

As the partnership blossomed, Mumbai’s bowlers struggled to make an impact, as none could find a breakthrough. It turned into another wicketless outing for Jasprit Bumrah, adding to Mumbai’s concerns.

Earlier, Arshdeep Singh gave Punjab the perfect start by removing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav off successive deliveries, becoming the first Punjab Kings bowler to claim 100 IPL wickets.

Though Mumbai recovered through Dhir and de Kock’s counterattack, the total proved insufficient on a good batting surface, as Punjab’s clinical chase underlined its dominance and consistency this season.

With the chase executed with authority and calm, Punjab Kings once again showcased its depth and balance, leaving MI with plenty to ponder as its campaign continued to stutter.

Published on Apr 16, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Kock #ton #vain #Prabhsimran #Shreyas #extend #Punjab #Kings #unbeaten #run

Prabhsimran Singh brought up his second half-century of the season as Punjab Kings aced another…

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LSG’s batters had another tough day in the office and to make matters worse, lost its captain Rishabh Pant to an elbow injury early in on in the innings.

Although Pant returned to bat in the 17th over, his stay lasted for only a couple of deliveries and that was the last we saw off the LSG captain in this game.

Chasing a below par 146, RCB made light work of the target and comfortably chased it down with 29 balls to spare. Virat Kohli top scored for the home side with 49 in the second innings.

Published on Apr 15, 2026

#RCB #LSG #IPL #Bowlers #dominate #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #top #table"> RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: Bowlers dominate to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru go top of the table A fine bowling display from Rasikh Dar (4/24) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/27) helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday night.With the win, RCB went to the top of the table with eight points from ten matches. LSG remained at seventh place with four points from five matches.Earlier in the evening, RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first. RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood for Jacob Duffy while LSG went with an unchanged lineup.In a ground which has traditionally been dominated by the batters, it was the bowlers who made the difference today as RCB bowled out LSG for 146.ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Under-fire Mumbai Indians to be tested by high-flying Punjab KingsLSG’s batters had another tough day in the office and to make matters worse, lost its captain Rishabh Pant to an elbow injury early in on in the innings.Although Pant returned to bat in the 17th over, his stay lasted for only a couple of deliveries and that was the last we saw off the LSG captain in this game.Chasing a below par 146, RCB made light work of the target and comfortably chased it down with 29 balls to spare. Virat Kohli top scored for the home side with 49 in the second innings.Published on Apr 15, 2026 #RCB #LSG #IPL #Bowlers #dominate #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #top #table
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LSG’s batters had another tough day in the office and to make matters worse, lost its captain Rishabh Pant to an elbow injury early in on in the innings.

Although Pant returned to bat in the 17th over, his stay lasted for only a couple of deliveries and that was the last we saw off the LSG captain in this game.

Chasing a below par 146, RCB made light work of the target and comfortably chased it down with 29 balls to spare. Virat Kohli top scored for the home side with 49 in the second innings.

Published on Apr 15, 2026

#RCB #LSG #IPL #Bowlers #dominate #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #top #table">RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: Bowlers dominate to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru go top of the table

A fine bowling display from Rasikh Dar (4/24) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/27) helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday night.

With the win, RCB went to the top of the table with eight points from ten matches. LSG remained at seventh place with four points from five matches.

Earlier in the evening, RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first. RCB brought in Josh Hazlewood for Jacob Duffy while LSG went with an unchanged lineup.

In a ground which has traditionally been dominated by the batters, it was the bowlers who made the difference today as RCB bowled out LSG for 146.

ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Under-fire Mumbai Indians to be tested by high-flying Punjab Kings

LSG’s batters had another tough day in the office and to make matters worse, lost its captain Rishabh Pant to an elbow injury early in on in the innings.

Although Pant returned to bat in the 17th over, his stay lasted for only a couple of deliveries and that was the last we saw off the LSG captain in this game.

Chasing a below par 146, RCB made light work of the target and comfortably chased it down with 29 balls to spare. Virat Kohli top scored for the home side with 49 in the second innings.

Published on Apr 15, 2026

#RCB #LSG #IPL #Bowlers #dominate #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru #top #table

A fine bowling display from Rasikh Dar (4/24) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/27) helped Royal Challengers…

RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: In-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks to extend winning run against Lucknow Super Giants

The match saw a tactical twist in the second innings as Narine replaced captain Ajinkya Rahane at the top to open with Finn Allen. This surprise forced CSK to adjust: Khaleel Ahmed took the new ball in place of Akeal Hosein.

However, KKR’s gamble failed to yield a significant advantage. Allen’s struggles continued as Anshul Kamboj provided an early breakthrough; it was Allen’s third single-digit score in five innings.

Narine survived a dropped chance by Gaikwad at midwicket, but Khaleel ensured it didn’t hurt the host, dismissing the West Indian for 24. With Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi at the crease, KKR limped through the PowerPlay with just 36 runs on board.

The pair managed to stabilise the innings with a 51-run stand. Akeal Hosein nearly had Rahane when Sarfaraz dropped a difficult chance, but the bowler found his reward the very next delivery. Raghuvanshi miscued a shot to Brevis, giving Hosein his maiden IPL wicket.

Noor Ahmad then dismantled the middle order by claiming three vital wickets. He dismissed Rahane and Cameron Green on consecutive deliveries before returning to remove Rinku Singh.

With KKR reeling at 90/6, the responsibility fell to Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh. But 100 in the last seven overs was always going to be a tall ask. In the end, CSK registered its second consecutive win to move up to eighth on the points table.

With just a solitary point from five games, KKR finds itself in a precarious position. While the imminent arrival of Matheesha Pathirana offers a potential boost, the side will likely require a miracle to remain in contention for playoff qualification.

Published on Apr 14, 2026

#CSK #KKR #IPL #Spinners #trick #Chennai #Super #Kings #outplay #Kolkata #Knight #Riders"> CSK vs KKR IPL 2026: Spinners do the trick to help Chennai Super Kings outplay Kolkata Knight Riders Twenty-one games into this edition of the Indian Premier League, and not once had a team successfully defended a sub-200 total.That was until Chennai Super Kings flipped that script. The five-time champion secured a 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday to break the streak.The 33,000-plus crowd did not have to wait long to celebrate Tamil New Year as Sanju Samson set a blistering PowerPlay tone, opening the innings with three consecutive fours off Vaibhav Arora.While a lack of early aggression has often plagued CSK, Samson provided the ideal antidote. The momentum briefly stalled when Anukul Roy struck with his first delivery, tempting Ruturaj Gaikwad with a slow, full ball that drew a slog sweep straight to deep midwicket.It was a familiar sight for the CSK skipper, who has now fallen early in four of his five outings this season. With an average opening stand of just 24.8—the lowest this season—the recurring top-order failures point toward a reshuffle.Ayush Mhatre, however, quickly wrested back control. He dismantled Cameron Green in a 21-run over, scoring two fours and two sixes.The 47-run partnership ended when Mhatre holed out to Ramandeep Singh off the final ball of the sixth over. Dewald Brevis, promoted ahead of Shivam Dube, ensured the tempo did not dip, clearing the ropes off just his second delivery.The innings shifted again when Kartik Tyagi dismissed Samson, a 148 kmph delivery angling in to rattle the stumps and end a steady 39-run stand.Sunil Narine then bowled Sarfaraz Khan through the gate, while Arora returned to remove Brevis in the 18th over. From 100 in 9.5 overs, CSK slipped to 175/5 by the end of the 18th.Despite the flying start, the visiting bowlers controlled the death overs effectively. Kartik Tyagi (2/35) stood out, varying pace and length smartly as CSK managed just over seven runs per over in the final phase to finish on 192.ALSO READ:RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: In-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks to extend winning run against Lucknow Super GiantsThe match saw a tactical twist in the second innings as Narine replaced captain Ajinkya Rahane at the top to open with Finn Allen. This surprise forced CSK to adjust: Khaleel Ahmed took the new ball in place of Akeal Hosein.However, KKR’s gamble failed to yield a significant advantage. Allen’s struggles continued as Anshul Kamboj provided an early breakthrough; it was Allen’s third single-digit score in five innings.Narine survived a dropped chance by Gaikwad at midwicket, but Khaleel ensured it didn’t hurt the host, dismissing the West Indian for 24. With Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi at the crease, KKR limped through the PowerPlay with just 36 runs on board.The pair managed to stabilise the innings with a 51-run stand. Akeal Hosein nearly had Rahane when Sarfaraz dropped a difficult chance, but the bowler found his reward the very next delivery. Raghuvanshi miscued a shot to Brevis, giving Hosein his maiden IPL wicket.Noor Ahmad then dismantled the middle order by claiming three vital wickets. He dismissed Rahane and Cameron Green on consecutive deliveries before returning to remove Rinku Singh.With KKR reeling at 90/6, the responsibility fell to Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh. But 100 in the last seven overs was always going to be a tall ask. In the end, CSK registered its second consecutive win to move up to eighth on the points table.With just a solitary point from five games, KKR finds itself in a precarious position. While the imminent arrival of Matheesha Pathirana offers a potential boost, the side will likely require a miracle to remain in contention for playoff qualification.Published on Apr 14, 2026 #CSK #KKR #IPL #Spinners #trick #Chennai #Super #Kings #outplay #Kolkata #Knight #Riders
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The match saw a tactical twist in the second innings as Narine replaced captain Ajinkya Rahane at the top to open with Finn Allen. This surprise forced CSK to adjust: Khaleel Ahmed took the new ball in place of Akeal Hosein.

However, KKR’s gamble failed to yield a significant advantage. Allen’s struggles continued as Anshul Kamboj provided an early breakthrough; it was Allen’s third single-digit score in five innings.

Narine survived a dropped chance by Gaikwad at midwicket, but Khaleel ensured it didn’t hurt the host, dismissing the West Indian for 24. With Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi at the crease, KKR limped through the PowerPlay with just 36 runs on board.

The pair managed to stabilise the innings with a 51-run stand. Akeal Hosein nearly had Rahane when Sarfaraz dropped a difficult chance, but the bowler found his reward the very next delivery. Raghuvanshi miscued a shot to Brevis, giving Hosein his maiden IPL wicket.

Noor Ahmad then dismantled the middle order by claiming three vital wickets. He dismissed Rahane and Cameron Green on consecutive deliveries before returning to remove Rinku Singh.

With KKR reeling at 90/6, the responsibility fell to Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh. But 100 in the last seven overs was always going to be a tall ask. In the end, CSK registered its second consecutive win to move up to eighth on the points table.

With just a solitary point from five games, KKR finds itself in a precarious position. While the imminent arrival of Matheesha Pathirana offers a potential boost, the side will likely require a miracle to remain in contention for playoff qualification.

Published on Apr 14, 2026

#CSK #KKR #IPL #Spinners #trick #Chennai #Super #Kings #outplay #Kolkata #Knight #Riders">CSK vs KKR IPL 2026: Spinners do the trick to help Chennai Super Kings outplay Kolkata Knight Riders

Twenty-one games into this edition of the Indian Premier League, and not once had a team successfully defended a sub-200 total.

That was until Chennai Super Kings flipped that script. The five-time champion secured a 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday to break the streak.

The 33,000-plus crowd did not have to wait long to celebrate Tamil New Year as Sanju Samson set a blistering PowerPlay tone, opening the innings with three consecutive fours off Vaibhav Arora.

While a lack of early aggression has often plagued CSK, Samson provided the ideal antidote. The momentum briefly stalled when Anukul Roy struck with his first delivery, tempting Ruturaj Gaikwad with a slow, full ball that drew a slog sweep straight to deep midwicket.

It was a familiar sight for the CSK skipper, who has now fallen early in four of his five outings this season. With an average opening stand of just 24.8—the lowest this season—the recurring top-order failures point toward a reshuffle.

Ayush Mhatre, however, quickly wrested back control. He dismantled Cameron Green in a 21-run over, scoring two fours and two sixes.

The 47-run partnership ended when Mhatre holed out to Ramandeep Singh off the final ball of the sixth over. Dewald Brevis, promoted ahead of Shivam Dube, ensured the tempo did not dip, clearing the ropes off just his second delivery.

The innings shifted again when Kartik Tyagi dismissed Samson, a 148 kmph delivery angling in to rattle the stumps and end a steady 39-run stand.

Sunil Narine then bowled Sarfaraz Khan through the gate, while Arora returned to remove Brevis in the 18th over. From 100 in 9.5 overs, CSK slipped to 175/5 by the end of the 18th.

Despite the flying start, the visiting bowlers controlled the death overs effectively. Kartik Tyagi (2/35) stood out, varying pace and length smartly as CSK managed just over seven runs per over in the final phase to finish on 192.

ALSO READ:RCB vs LSG, IPL 2026: In-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru looks to extend winning run against Lucknow Super Giants

The match saw a tactical twist in the second innings as Narine replaced captain Ajinkya Rahane at the top to open with Finn Allen. This surprise forced CSK to adjust: Khaleel Ahmed took the new ball in place of Akeal Hosein.

However, KKR’s gamble failed to yield a significant advantage. Allen’s struggles continued as Anshul Kamboj provided an early breakthrough; it was Allen’s third single-digit score in five innings.

Narine survived a dropped chance by Gaikwad at midwicket, but Khaleel ensured it didn’t hurt the host, dismissing the West Indian for 24. With Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi at the crease, KKR limped through the PowerPlay with just 36 runs on board.

The pair managed to stabilise the innings with a 51-run stand. Akeal Hosein nearly had Rahane when Sarfaraz dropped a difficult chance, but the bowler found his reward the very next delivery. Raghuvanshi miscued a shot to Brevis, giving Hosein his maiden IPL wicket.

Noor Ahmad then dismantled the middle order by claiming three vital wickets. He dismissed Rahane and Cameron Green on consecutive deliveries before returning to remove Rinku Singh.

With KKR reeling at 90/6, the responsibility fell to Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh. But 100 in the last seven overs was always going to be a tall ask. In the end, CSK registered its second consecutive win to move up to eighth on the points table.

With just a solitary point from five games, KKR finds itself in a precarious position. While the imminent arrival of Matheesha Pathirana offers a potential boost, the side will likely require a miracle to remain in contention for playoff qualification.

Published on Apr 14, 2026

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Twenty-one games into this edition of the Indian Premier League, and not once had a…

MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score

The Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.

MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.

Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#Mumbai #Indians #players #wearing #black #armbands #RCB #IPL #match"> Why are Mumbai Indians players wearing black armbands in MI vs RCB IPL 2026 match? Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as a mark of respect to singer Asha Bhosle.Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 92.LIVE UPDATES: MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE scoreThe Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #Mumbai #Indians #players #wearing #black #armbands #RCB #IPL #match
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The Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.

MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.

Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

#Mumbai #Indians #players #wearing #black #armbands #RCB #IPL #match">Why are Mumbai Indians players wearing black armbands in MI vs RCB IPL 2026 match?

Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday as a mark of respect to singer Asha Bhosle.

Bhosle passed away on Sunday morning after suffering cardiac arrest. She was 92.

LIVE UPDATES: MI vs RCB IPL 2026, LIVE score

The Wankhede Stadium also observed a minute of silence ahead of the game.

MI comes into this contest on the back of two consecutive losses, against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, after winning its opening game against KKR.

Defending champion RCB has had a better start to the season in comparison, winning its first two games, before losing to RR in its previous fixture.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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Five-time IPL champion Mumbai Indians will wear black armbands during its match against Royal Challengers…

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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.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

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