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Dhoni ‘on the road to recovery’; no urgency to have replacement for Mhatre at No. 3, says CSK coach Fleming

The contest will be played on a black-soil pitch – a surface that will be used for the first time this season. However, Crowe said it doesn’t matter which surface the game is played on.

“So, it’s black soil tomorrow, I believe. From a foreign perspective – and I know this is probably more of a coach’s view – sometimes we can make a bit too much of the conditions before the game, whether it’s red soil, black soil or mixed.

“If you come in with a preconceived idea of how a certain pitch is going to play, you limit your plan,” Crowe said.

Meanwhile, KKR’s Anukul Roy said that the team’s first win last week has boosted players’ confidence. “Whatever we are trying to do, we haven’t been able to do up to the mark. Results can go up and down. We are trying to win every game possible from here,” Roy said.

When quizzed whether Matheesha Pathirana will be available for the game, the youngster remained tight-lipped. “He has been practicing with us for the last week. You’ll only know at the toss tomorrow if he’s playing or not,” Roy said.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Youll #toss #Anukul #Roy #tightlipped #Pathiranas #availability #LSGKKR #clash"> ‘You’ll only know at the toss’: Anukul Roy tight-lipped about Pathirana’s availability for LSG-KKR clash Lucknow Super Giants is still trying to find its best combination but feels it is one match away from getting its IPL 2026 campaign going, spin bowling coach Carl Crowe said here on Saturday.Super Giants, currently ninth in the standings, have changed their batting line-up on multiple occasions in seven games so far. Captain Rishabh Pant opened in their first game with Mitchell Marsh before Aiden Markram was given that role. Ayush Badoni has opened with Marsh in the last couple of games.“I think in terms of one of those changes, it was very much a match-up. In the modern game, you try and recognise what the options are going to be and plan accordingly,” Crowe explained on the eve of LSG’s fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium.“When you’re not playing quite so well, you’re trying to find that perfect match-up, but at the same time stability is vitally important,” he added. “It’s about still trying to find the best combination for us, and when you do find that combination, you try to stick with it for as long as possible.”Crowe said the LSG batters are aware of their shortcomings in the first half of the league stage and are working hard to overcome them. “We are one match away from smashing it and getting to where we need to be,” the coach said.ALSO READ: Dhoni ‘on the road to recovery’; no urgency to have replacement for Mhatre at No. 3, says CSK coach FlemingThe contest will be played on a black-soil pitch – a surface that will be used for the first time this season. However, Crowe said it doesn’t matter which surface the game is played on.“So, it’s black soil tomorrow, I believe. From a foreign perspective – and I know this is probably more of a coach’s view – sometimes we can make a bit too much of the conditions before the game, whether it’s red soil, black soil or mixed.“If you come in with a preconceived idea of how a certain pitch is going to play, you limit your plan,” Crowe said.Meanwhile, KKR’s Anukul Roy said that the team’s first win last week has boosted players’ confidence. “Whatever we are trying to do, we haven’t been able to do up to the mark. Results can go up and down. We are trying to win every game possible from here,” Roy said.When quizzed whether Matheesha Pathirana will be available for the game, the youngster remained tight-lipped. “He has been practicing with us for the last week. You’ll only know at the toss tomorrow if he’s playing or not,” Roy said.Published on Apr 25, 2026 #Youll #toss #Anukul #Roy #tightlipped #Pathiranas #availability #LSGKKR #clash
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Dhoni ‘on the road to recovery’; no urgency to have replacement for Mhatre at No. 3, says CSK coach Fleming

The contest will be played on a black-soil pitch – a surface that will be used for the first time this season. However, Crowe said it doesn’t matter which surface the game is played on.

“So, it’s black soil tomorrow, I believe. From a foreign perspective – and I know this is probably more of a coach’s view – sometimes we can make a bit too much of the conditions before the game, whether it’s red soil, black soil or mixed.

“If you come in with a preconceived idea of how a certain pitch is going to play, you limit your plan,” Crowe said.

Meanwhile, KKR’s Anukul Roy said that the team’s first win last week has boosted players’ confidence. “Whatever we are trying to do, we haven’t been able to do up to the mark. Results can go up and down. We are trying to win every game possible from here,” Roy said.

When quizzed whether Matheesha Pathirana will be available for the game, the youngster remained tight-lipped. “He has been practicing with us for the last week. You’ll only know at the toss tomorrow if he’s playing or not,” Roy said.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#Youll #toss #Anukul #Roy #tightlipped #Pathiranas #availability #LSGKKR #clash">‘You’ll only know at the toss’: Anukul Roy tight-lipped about Pathirana’s availability for LSG-KKR clash

Lucknow Super Giants is still trying to find its best combination but feels it is one match away from getting its IPL 2026 campaign going, spin bowling coach Carl Crowe said here on Saturday.

Super Giants, currently ninth in the standings, have changed their batting line-up on multiple occasions in seven games so far. Captain Rishabh Pant opened in their first game with Mitchell Marsh before Aiden Markram was given that role. Ayush Badoni has opened with Marsh in the last couple of games.

“I think in terms of one of those changes, it was very much a match-up. In the modern game, you try and recognise what the options are going to be and plan accordingly,” Crowe explained on the eve of LSG’s fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium.

“When you’re not playing quite so well, you’re trying to find that perfect match-up, but at the same time stability is vitally important,” he added. “It’s about still trying to find the best combination for us, and when you do find that combination, you try to stick with it for as long as possible.”

Crowe said the LSG batters are aware of their shortcomings in the first half of the league stage and are working hard to overcome them. “We are one match away from smashing it and getting to where we need to be,” the coach said.

ALSO READ: Dhoni ‘on the road to recovery’; no urgency to have replacement for Mhatre at No. 3, says CSK coach Fleming

The contest will be played on a black-soil pitch – a surface that will be used for the first time this season. However, Crowe said it doesn’t matter which surface the game is played on.

“So, it’s black soil tomorrow, I believe. From a foreign perspective – and I know this is probably more of a coach’s view – sometimes we can make a bit too much of the conditions before the game, whether it’s red soil, black soil or mixed.

“If you come in with a preconceived idea of how a certain pitch is going to play, you limit your plan,” Crowe said.

Meanwhile, KKR’s Anukul Roy said that the team’s first win last week has boosted players’ confidence. “Whatever we are trying to do, we haven’t been able to do up to the mark. Results can go up and down. We are trying to win every game possible from here,” Roy said.

When quizzed whether Matheesha Pathirana will be available for the game, the youngster remained tight-lipped. “He has been practicing with us for the last week. You’ll only know at the toss tomorrow if he’s playing or not,” Roy said.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published on Apr 22, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published on Apr 22, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published on Apr 22, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published on Apr 19, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Published on Apr 19, 2026

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

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

From Dhoni dreams to IPL reality: Mukul Choudhary finishes it for LSG

Vijay Dahiya, the Gujarat Titans assistant coach said he wasn’t overtly worried about his team’s slow start to the season. “We played three matches and lost two. But we were in the game in all those matches. The nature of the format is such that we may win or lose close games. We take positives from every game and the key to success is executing the plans on the field,’’ he said.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#bowling #unit #outstanding #LSG #assistant #coach #Klusener"> Our bowling unit has been outstanding: LSG assistant coach Klusener Winning on the road is special, but it is victories at home that set the template for a good season.Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Lance Klusener is well aware of his team’s poor record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The former South African all-rounder said they wanted to win for the fans who have come in large numbers to support the team.“We come into this match with a lot of confidence after winning tough matches on the road. We would like to get off the mark at home and win it for the fans who have been supporting us,’’ he said.Klusener credited the bowlers for his side’s away wins and said he wasn’t worried about the low returns from a few batter in the explosive batting lineup.“We won the matches by chasing but I think the whole bowling unit has been outstanding. We have quite a few sleeping giants in our batting lineup. But they can wake up at the right time. It is a long competition and they will deliver,’’ he said.ALSO READ | From Dhoni dreams to IPL reality: Mukul Choudhary finishes it for LSGVijay Dahiya, the Gujarat Titans assistant coach said he wasn’t overtly worried about his team’s slow start to the season. “We played three matches and lost two. But we were in the game in all those matches. The nature of the format is such that we may win or lose close games. We take positives from every game and the key to success is executing the plans on the field,’’ he said.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #bowling #unit #outstanding #LSG #assistant #coach #Klusener
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From Dhoni dreams to IPL reality: Mukul Choudhary finishes it for LSG

Vijay Dahiya, the Gujarat Titans assistant coach said he wasn’t overtly worried about his team’s slow start to the season. “We played three matches and lost two. But we were in the game in all those matches. The nature of the format is such that we may win or lose close games. We take positives from every game and the key to success is executing the plans on the field,’’ he said.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

#bowling #unit #outstanding #LSG #assistant #coach #Klusener">Our bowling unit has been outstanding: LSG assistant coach Klusener

Winning on the road is special, but it is victories at home that set the template for a good season.

Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Lance Klusener is well aware of his team’s poor record at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The former South African all-rounder said they wanted to win for the fans who have come in large numbers to support the team.

“We come into this match with a lot of confidence after winning tough matches on the road. We would like to get off the mark at home and win it for the fans who have been supporting us,’’ he said.

Klusener credited the bowlers for his side’s away wins and said he wasn’t worried about the low returns from a few batter in the explosive batting lineup.

“We won the matches by chasing but I think the whole bowling unit has been outstanding. We have quite a few sleeping giants in our batting lineup. But they can wake up at the right time. It is a long competition and they will deliver,’’ he said.

ALSO READ | From Dhoni dreams to IPL reality: Mukul Choudhary finishes it for LSG

Vijay Dahiya, the Gujarat Titans assistant coach said he wasn’t overtly worried about his team’s slow start to the season. “We played three matches and lost two. But we were in the game in all those matches. The nature of the format is such that we may win or lose close games. We take positives from every game and the key to success is executing the plans on the field,’’ he said.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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Winning on the road is special, but it is victories at home that set the…

RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

Green’s much-awaited return as a bowler in the ninth over was successful as LSG skipper Rishabh Pant miscued a pull to be caught at short fine-leg.

Other KKR bowlers chipped in to sustain the pressure. LSG lost wickets regularly even as a focused Ayush Badoni (54) scored a fine half-century. Mukul’s amazing show down the order kept KKR winless after four matches.

Earlier, Rahane and Raghuvanshi batted with composure and punished loose deliveries to help KKR log a decent 56 for one in the PowerPlay before forming an 84-run partnership.

Besides showcasing lovely straight drives, Rahane (41) improvised to pick his areas for big hits.

Promoted, the in-form Raghuvanshi (45) took his time before smartly hammering two fours and a six in consecutive deliveries on the off-side in Avesh Khan’s first over. He also exhibited his range by sweeping M.Siddharth and flicking Avesh over deep fine-leg.

The ploy to send Rinku Singh up did not succeed but Green (32) and Powell (39) added 70 crucial runs. While Green displayed patience, Powell presented glimpses of Andre Russell as he flexed his muscles in his cameo.

Mohammed Shami, who impressed with his accuracy, pace and movement, stood out with his class as LSG bowled plenty of dot balls.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukuls #blinder #helps #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #ball #thriller"> KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: Mukul’s blinder helps Super Giants edge Knight Riders in last ball thriller A lesser-known Mukul Choudhary’s late blitzkrieg, an unbeaten 27-ball 54, earned Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) an unbelievable three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.After KKR rode on skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green and Rovman Powell’s contributions to set a challenging 182, LSG rallied from a desperate situation to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat.The 21-year-old braveheart from Rajasthan displayed his audacious strokeplay on both sides to help LSG score 30 in the last two overs and secure its second win in a thrilling last-ball finish.LSG began its chase well before Vaibhav Arora removed Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh in the fifth over.A master of these conditions, with the ball holding a bit on a spread of dew, Sunil Narine came back stronger to bowl cleverly and keep the batters quiet.ALSO READ: RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)Green’s much-awaited return as a bowler in the ninth over was successful as LSG skipper Rishabh Pant miscued a pull to be caught at short fine-leg.Other KKR bowlers chipped in to sustain the pressure. LSG lost wickets regularly even as a focused Ayush Badoni (54) scored a fine half-century. Mukul’s amazing show down the order kept KKR winless after four matches.Earlier, Rahane and Raghuvanshi batted with composure and punished loose deliveries to help KKR log a decent 56 for one in the PowerPlay before forming an 84-run partnership.Besides showcasing lovely straight drives, Rahane (41) improvised to pick his areas for big hits.Promoted, the in-form Raghuvanshi (45) took his time before smartly hammering two fours and a six in consecutive deliveries on the off-side in Avesh Khan’s first over. He also exhibited his range by sweeping M.Siddharth and flicking Avesh over deep fine-leg.The ploy to send Rinku Singh up did not succeed but Green (32) and Powell (39) added 70 crucial runs. While Green displayed patience, Powell presented glimpses of Andre Russell as he flexed his muscles in his cameo.Mohammed Shami, who impressed with his accuracy, pace and movement, stood out with his class as LSG bowled plenty of dot balls.Published on Apr 09, 2026 #KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukuls #blinder #helps #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #ball #thriller
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RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

Green’s much-awaited return as a bowler in the ninth over was successful as LSG skipper Rishabh Pant miscued a pull to be caught at short fine-leg.

Other KKR bowlers chipped in to sustain the pressure. LSG lost wickets regularly even as a focused Ayush Badoni (54) scored a fine half-century. Mukul’s amazing show down the order kept KKR winless after four matches.

Earlier, Rahane and Raghuvanshi batted with composure and punished loose deliveries to help KKR log a decent 56 for one in the PowerPlay before forming an 84-run partnership.

Besides showcasing lovely straight drives, Rahane (41) improvised to pick his areas for big hits.

Promoted, the in-form Raghuvanshi (45) took his time before smartly hammering two fours and a six in consecutive deliveries on the off-side in Avesh Khan’s first over. He also exhibited his range by sweeping M.Siddharth and flicking Avesh over deep fine-leg.

The ploy to send Rinku Singh up did not succeed but Green (32) and Powell (39) added 70 crucial runs. While Green displayed patience, Powell presented glimpses of Andre Russell as he flexed his muscles in his cameo.

Mohammed Shami, who impressed with his accuracy, pace and movement, stood out with his class as LSG bowled plenty of dot balls.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukuls #blinder #helps #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #ball #thriller">KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: Mukul’s blinder helps Super Giants edge Knight Riders in last ball thriller

A lesser-known Mukul Choudhary’s late blitzkrieg, an unbeaten 27-ball 54, earned Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) an unbelievable three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

After KKR rode on skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green and Rovman Powell’s contributions to set a challenging 182, LSG rallied from a desperate situation to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat.

The 21-year-old braveheart from Rajasthan displayed his audacious strokeplay on both sides to help LSG score 30 in the last two overs and secure its second win in a thrilling last-ball finish.

LSG began its chase well before Vaibhav Arora removed Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh in the fifth over.

A master of these conditions, with the ball holding a bit on a spread of dew, Sunil Narine came back stronger to bowl cleverly and keep the batters quiet.

ALSO READ: RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

Green’s much-awaited return as a bowler in the ninth over was successful as LSG skipper Rishabh Pant miscued a pull to be caught at short fine-leg.

Other KKR bowlers chipped in to sustain the pressure. LSG lost wickets regularly even as a focused Ayush Badoni (54) scored a fine half-century. Mukul’s amazing show down the order kept KKR winless after four matches.

Earlier, Rahane and Raghuvanshi batted with composure and punished loose deliveries to help KKR log a decent 56 for one in the PowerPlay before forming an 84-run partnership.

Besides showcasing lovely straight drives, Rahane (41) improvised to pick his areas for big hits.

Promoted, the in-form Raghuvanshi (45) took his time before smartly hammering two fours and a six in consecutive deliveries on the off-side in Avesh Khan’s first over. He also exhibited his range by sweeping M.Siddharth and flicking Avesh over deep fine-leg.

The ploy to send Rinku Singh up did not succeed but Green (32) and Powell (39) added 70 crucial runs. While Green displayed patience, Powell presented glimpses of Andre Russell as he flexed his muscles in his cameo.

Mohammed Shami, who impressed with his accuracy, pace and movement, stood out with his class as LSG bowled plenty of dot balls.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukuls #blinder #helps #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #ball #thriller

A lesser-known Mukul Choudhary’s late blitzkrieg, an unbeaten 27-ball 54, earned Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)…

RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

Chasing 184, LSG’s batters could not build any momentum and lost wickets on regular occasions. The core of LSG’s batting were dismissed while trying to attack the bouncer, and spinners Anukul Roy and Sunil Narine.

But enter Mukul Choudhary, just when it looked like the match was beyond LSG’s reach. Coming into bat when his team was reeling at 128/7 in 16 overs, Mukul smashed the KKR bowlers to all parts of the ground to take down the equation to one from one.

In the last ball, Vaibhav Arora nailed his slower bouncer to perfection and Mukul failed to hit it, but Avesh Khan managed to reach the striker’s end safely to seal a memorable victory for the visitor.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukul #plays #blinder #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #thriller"> KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: Mukul plays a blinder to help Super Giants edge Knight Riders in last over thriller Kolkata Knight Riders were firm favourites to win the game until Mukul Choudary’s sensational unbeaten 54 off 27 balls helped Lucknow Super Giants snatch victory against the host from the jaws of defeat.Mukul hit two fours and seven sixes in his innings to help his side to a three wicket victory on the last ball of the over.Earlier in the evening, LSG captain Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first. LSG were unchanged, while Sunil Narine returned in place of Blessing Muzarabani for KKR.Batting first, KKR lost Finn Allen early but captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi stitched together a 50 run partnership to bring up the 100 by the 10th over.KKR were looking set for a 200 plus total given the start but LSG’s bowlers nailed their yorkers to perfection to restrict the host to 184 from its 20 overs.ALSO READ: RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)Chasing 184, LSG’s batters could not build any momentum and lost wickets on regular occasions. The core of LSG’s batting were dismissed while trying to attack the bouncer, and spinners Anukul Roy and Sunil Narine.But enter Mukul Choudhary, just when it looked like the match was beyond LSG’s reach. Coming into bat when his team was reeling at 128/7 in 16 overs, Mukul smashed the KKR bowlers to all parts of the ground to take down the equation to one from one.In the last ball, Vaibhav Arora nailed his slower bouncer to perfection and Mukul failed to hit it, but Avesh Khan managed to reach the striker’s end safely to seal a memorable victory for the visitor.Published on Apr 09, 2026 #KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukul #plays #blinder #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #thriller
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RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

Chasing 184, LSG’s batters could not build any momentum and lost wickets on regular occasions. The core of LSG’s batting were dismissed while trying to attack the bouncer, and spinners Anukul Roy and Sunil Narine.

But enter Mukul Choudhary, just when it looked like the match was beyond LSG’s reach. Coming into bat when his team was reeling at 128/7 in 16 overs, Mukul smashed the KKR bowlers to all parts of the ground to take down the equation to one from one.

In the last ball, Vaibhav Arora nailed his slower bouncer to perfection and Mukul failed to hit it, but Avesh Khan managed to reach the striker’s end safely to seal a memorable victory for the visitor.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukul #plays #blinder #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #thriller">KKR vs LSG IPL 2026: Mukul plays a blinder to help Super Giants edge Knight Riders in last over thriller

Kolkata Knight Riders were firm favourites to win the game until Mukul Choudary’s sensational unbeaten 54 off 27 balls helped Lucknow Super Giants snatch victory against the host from the jaws of defeat.

Mukul hit two fours and seven sixes in his innings to help his side to a three wicket victory on the last ball of the over.

Earlier in the evening, LSG captain Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first. LSG were unchanged, while Sunil Narine returned in place of Blessing Muzarabani for KKR.

Batting first, KKR lost Finn Allen early but captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi stitched together a 50 run partnership to bring up the 100 by the 10th over.

KKR were looking set for a 200 plus total given the start but LSG’s bowlers nailed their yorkers to perfection to restrict the host to 184 from its 20 overs.

ALSO READ: RR vs RCB, IPL 2026: Unbeaten sides meet in battle Royal(e)

Chasing 184, LSG’s batters could not build any momentum and lost wickets on regular occasions. The core of LSG’s batting were dismissed while trying to attack the bouncer, and spinners Anukul Roy and Sunil Narine.

But enter Mukul Choudhary, just when it looked like the match was beyond LSG’s reach. Coming into bat when his team was reeling at 128/7 in 16 overs, Mukul smashed the KKR bowlers to all parts of the ground to take down the equation to one from one.

In the last ball, Vaibhav Arora nailed his slower bouncer to perfection and Mukul failed to hit it, but Avesh Khan managed to reach the striker’s end safely to seal a memorable victory for the visitor.

Published on Apr 09, 2026

#KKR #LSG #IPL #Mukul #plays #blinder #Super #Giants #edge #Knight #Riders #thriller

Kolkata Knight Riders were firm favourites to win the game until Mukul Choudary’s sensational unbeaten…

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At 35 for four, its lowest score at the halfway mark, SRH looked completely adrift, with the Orange Army desperate for a moment of relief. Even a ball trickling past the 30-yard circle was enough to spark applause.

That relief finally arrived in emphatic fashion. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a breathtaking counterattack, producing SRH’s best partnership for the fifth wicket or lower.

The duo added 79 runs in just 30 balls, as they both raced to half centuries. For the first time in the game, the Super Giants appeared rattled. Shami watched from the dugout. 

While the host ambitiously targeted a score in the 180s to give itself a chance in this contest, Manimaran Siddharth put the brakes on the 116-run stand when Nitish’s swing failed to clear Prince at deep extra cover. Klaasen followed three balls later, his attempted scoop ending in a diving Pant’s gloves. With their departures, the momentum drained away, and LSG quickly regained control to restrict SRH to 156.

The Super Giants turned to the tried-and-tested pair of Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh to marshal the chase, and Markram quickly provided evidence of his reputation at the top of the order, plundering 17 runs off Nitish’s opening over with crisp, authoritative strokeplay.

Eshan Malinga’s dismissal of Marsh was the lone bright spot for Sunrisers during the PowerPlay, which ended with Markram emphatically sending a short ball over fine leg. By the time he was undone by Shivang’s wrong’un in the tenth over, LSG was halfway to victory.

A struggling SRH bowling lineup persevered, triggering a brief wobble as it claimed Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran’s wickets in quick succession. But Pant remained unfazed, as the game dragged right down to the wire. His measured, unbeaten half-century braved all the late twists, taking LSG home with a boundary aimed at his dugout with just a ball to spare. 

Published on Apr 05, 2026

#SRH #LSG #IPL #Shamis #economical #spell #Pant #helps #Lucknow #Super #Giants #pip #Sunrisers #Hyderabad"> SRH vs LSG IPL 2026: Shami’s economical spell, Pant 50 helps Lucknow Super Giants pip Sunrisers Hyderabad A side already backed into a corner by injury and form was pinned to the wall a bit more by a man with a point to prove. Age had bent Mohammed Shami’s back, not his spirit. He arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday with the jersey changed, but the fire burning just as bright. And he struck, not with the fury of youth, but the precision of a legend to set up an eventual five-wicket win for the Lucknow Super Giants. Sunrisers Hyderabad had engraved its orange-hued initials into the PowerPlay with outlandish scoring patterns, but Shami decided to bring the ‘Travishek’ party to a screeching halt. The veteran cleverly mixed his variations to dismiss Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, both undone by the lack of pace. If Rishabh Pant’s call to bowl first drew roaring approval from the partisan home crowd, even as pundits were sceptical, it took twenty minutes for that decision to look inspired as that early excitement gave way to stunned silence around the stadium.Ishan Kishan had barely found his footing when Prince Yadav shattered his off stump, sending the home side’s top three back to the pavilion for their lowest combined total in IPL history. The collapse deepened just beyond the PowerPlay as Liam Livingstone fell, with Pant’s exquisite anticipation cutting short the Englishman’s bid to rebuild the innings.ALSO READ:KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders hopes to get its act together against Punjab KingsAt 35 for four, its lowest score at the halfway mark, SRH looked completely adrift, with the Orange Army desperate for a moment of relief. Even a ball trickling past the 30-yard circle was enough to spark applause.That relief finally arrived in emphatic fashion. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a breathtaking counterattack, producing SRH’s best partnership for the fifth wicket or lower.The duo added 79 runs in just 30 balls, as they both raced to half centuries. For the first time in the game, the Super Giants appeared rattled. Shami watched from the dugout. While the host ambitiously targeted a score in the 180s to give itself a chance in this contest, Manimaran Siddharth put the brakes on the 116-run stand when Nitish’s swing failed to clear Prince at deep extra cover. Klaasen followed three balls later, his attempted scoop ending in a diving Pant’s gloves. With their departures, the momentum drained away, and LSG quickly regained control to restrict SRH to 156.The Super Giants turned to the tried-and-tested pair of Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh to marshal the chase, and Markram quickly provided evidence of his reputation at the top of the order, plundering 17 runs off Nitish’s opening over with crisp, authoritative strokeplay.Eshan Malinga’s dismissal of Marsh was the lone bright spot for Sunrisers during the PowerPlay, which ended with Markram emphatically sending a short ball over fine leg. By the time he was undone by Shivang’s wrong’un in the tenth over, LSG was halfway to victory.A struggling SRH bowling lineup persevered, triggering a brief wobble as it claimed Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran’s wickets in quick succession. But Pant remained unfazed, as the game dragged right down to the wire. His measured, unbeaten half-century braved all the late twists, taking LSG home with a boundary aimed at his dugout with just a ball to spare. Published on Apr 05, 2026 #SRH #LSG #IPL #Shamis #economical #spell #Pant #helps #Lucknow #Super #Giants #pip #Sunrisers #Hyderabad
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At 35 for four, its lowest score at the halfway mark, SRH looked completely adrift, with the Orange Army desperate for a moment of relief. Even a ball trickling past the 30-yard circle was enough to spark applause.

That relief finally arrived in emphatic fashion. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a breathtaking counterattack, producing SRH’s best partnership for the fifth wicket or lower.

The duo added 79 runs in just 30 balls, as they both raced to half centuries. For the first time in the game, the Super Giants appeared rattled. Shami watched from the dugout. 

While the host ambitiously targeted a score in the 180s to give itself a chance in this contest, Manimaran Siddharth put the brakes on the 116-run stand when Nitish’s swing failed to clear Prince at deep extra cover. Klaasen followed three balls later, his attempted scoop ending in a diving Pant’s gloves. With their departures, the momentum drained away, and LSG quickly regained control to restrict SRH to 156.

The Super Giants turned to the tried-and-tested pair of Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh to marshal the chase, and Markram quickly provided evidence of his reputation at the top of the order, plundering 17 runs off Nitish’s opening over with crisp, authoritative strokeplay.

Eshan Malinga’s dismissal of Marsh was the lone bright spot for Sunrisers during the PowerPlay, which ended with Markram emphatically sending a short ball over fine leg. By the time he was undone by Shivang’s wrong’un in the tenth over, LSG was halfway to victory.

A struggling SRH bowling lineup persevered, triggering a brief wobble as it claimed Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran’s wickets in quick succession. But Pant remained unfazed, as the game dragged right down to the wire. His measured, unbeaten half-century braved all the late twists, taking LSG home with a boundary aimed at his dugout with just a ball to spare. 

Published on Apr 05, 2026

#SRH #LSG #IPL #Shamis #economical #spell #Pant #helps #Lucknow #Super #Giants #pip #Sunrisers #Hyderabad">SRH vs LSG IPL 2026: Shami’s economical spell, Pant 50 helps Lucknow Super Giants pip Sunrisers Hyderabad

A side already backed into a corner by injury and form was pinned to the wall a bit more by a man with a point to prove. 

Age had bent Mohammed Shami’s back, not his spirit. He arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday with the jersey changed, but the fire burning just as bright. And he struck, not with the fury of youth, but the precision of a legend to set up an eventual five-wicket win for the Lucknow Super Giants. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad had engraved its orange-hued initials into the PowerPlay with outlandish scoring patterns, but Shami decided to bring the ‘Travishek’ party to a screeching halt. The veteran cleverly mixed his variations to dismiss Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, both undone by the lack of pace. 

If Rishabh Pant’s call to bowl first drew roaring approval from the partisan home crowd, even as pundits were sceptical, it took twenty minutes for that decision to look inspired as that early excitement gave way to stunned silence around the stadium.

Ishan Kishan had barely found his footing when Prince Yadav shattered his off stump, sending the home side’s top three back to the pavilion for their lowest combined total in IPL history. The collapse deepened just beyond the PowerPlay as Liam Livingstone fell, with Pant’s exquisite anticipation cutting short the Englishman’s bid to rebuild the innings.

ALSO READ:KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders hopes to get its act together against Punjab Kings

At 35 for four, its lowest score at the halfway mark, SRH looked completely adrift, with the Orange Army desperate for a moment of relief. Even a ball trickling past the 30-yard circle was enough to spark applause.

That relief finally arrived in emphatic fashion. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen stitched together a breathtaking counterattack, producing SRH’s best partnership for the fifth wicket or lower.

The duo added 79 runs in just 30 balls, as they both raced to half centuries. For the first time in the game, the Super Giants appeared rattled. Shami watched from the dugout. 

While the host ambitiously targeted a score in the 180s to give itself a chance in this contest, Manimaran Siddharth put the brakes on the 116-run stand when Nitish’s swing failed to clear Prince at deep extra cover. Klaasen followed three balls later, his attempted scoop ending in a diving Pant’s gloves. With their departures, the momentum drained away, and LSG quickly regained control to restrict SRH to 156.

The Super Giants turned to the tried-and-tested pair of Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh to marshal the chase, and Markram quickly provided evidence of his reputation at the top of the order, plundering 17 runs off Nitish’s opening over with crisp, authoritative strokeplay.

Eshan Malinga’s dismissal of Marsh was the lone bright spot for Sunrisers during the PowerPlay, which ended with Markram emphatically sending a short ball over fine leg. By the time he was undone by Shivang’s wrong’un in the tenth over, LSG was halfway to victory.

A struggling SRH bowling lineup persevered, triggering a brief wobble as it claimed Ayush Badoni and Nicholas Pooran’s wickets in quick succession. But Pant remained unfazed, as the game dragged right down to the wire. His measured, unbeaten half-century braved all the late twists, taking LSG home with a boundary aimed at his dugout with just a ball to spare. 

Published on Apr 05, 2026

#SRH #LSG #IPL #Shamis #economical #spell #Pant #helps #Lucknow #Super #Giants #pip #Sunrisers #Hyderabad

A side already backed into a corner by injury and form was pinned to the…