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Shubman Gill becomes first captain to register massive IPL record after leading GT to IPL 2026 final | Cricket

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill played a stellar knock to guide his team to the final of the Indian Premier League 2026 after the seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Qualifier 2 on Friday, May 29. Gill scored a low-risk, high-reward knock of 104 from 53 balls to help his team gun down 215 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.  With his 104, Gill has become the first-ever captain to score a hundred in an IPL playoff game. The previous highest record for the top score in IPL knockouts belonged to David Warner and…

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29

May

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3 players who can replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain in IPL 2027 | Cricket

Mumbai: All signs indicate that Mumbai Indians are set to sack Hardik Pandya as their captain in the upcoming edition of the IPL. After helping Gujarat Titans win the 2022 edition of the cash-rich league and taking them to the final again in 2023, Mumbai traded Pandya into their squad and immediately handed the captaincy baton to the all-rounder. However, the move didn’t work for them.  In the 2024 edition, Mumbai finished at the bottom of the points table, with Hardik himself under tremendous scrutiny. In the following season, things improved as the five-time champions qualified for the playoffs but…

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29

May

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Shubman Gill trumps Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to steer Gujarat Titans into IPL 2026 final vs RCB | Cricket

Chandigarh: Gujarat Titans decimated Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi initially launched a scathing attack on the Shubman Gill-led side, but he barely had any support from the other end. His opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, departed in the first over itself, scoring just one run, while batting at three, Dhruv Jurel went back in the next over, leaving RR reeling on 9/2. Interestingly, Ravindra Jadeja was promoted to number four, who provided some much-needed stability, but the India all-rounder had to walk back to the pavilion with an injury, leaving Sooryavanshi taking over the responsibility.…

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May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks down in tears after Rajasthan Royals fail to qualify for IPL 2026 final | WATCH | Cricket

Chandigarh: Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 journey came to a heartbreaking end in Mullanpur on Friday night and the emotions of the moment were written all over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s face after the match. Minutes after Gujarat Titans sealed a seven-wicket victory in Qualifier 2, cameras spotted the 15-year-old sitting quietly in the Rajasthan dugout with tears in his eyes.  Sooryavanshi initially tried to hide his emotions with his cap before later covering his face with a towel as the disappointment of the defeat sank in.  Notably, the youngster had once again produced a remarkable innings under pressure, but it ultimately ended…

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29

May

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Riyan Parag’s animated chat with Vaiabhav Sooryavanshi goes viral after 15-year-old departs for 96 vs GT | WATCH | Cricket

Chandigarh: Gujarat Titans booked their place in the IPL 2026 final after a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2. However, much of the post-match discussion revolved around another memorable outing from teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old opener once again delivered under pressure, producing a stunning 96-run knock that kept Rajasthan alive despite wickets tumbling regularly at the other end. His innings carried the Royals through difficult phases before Gujarat eventually took control of the contest during the chase. Notably, soon after Sooryavanshi’s dismissal, cameras captured an animated exchange between the youngster and Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag inside…

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May

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Harmanpreet Kaur reveals Amol Muzumdar’s fiery speech that transformed India’s ODI WC 2025 campaign | Cricket

New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has recalled a defining moment from the team’s World Cup-winning campaign, revealing how head coach Amol Muzumdar delivered a rare emotional message after a difficult phase in the tournament. Notably, India’s campaign had begun strongly with wins over Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but momentum slipped midway after defeats against South Africa, Australia and England. The loss to England proved especially painful, with India falling short by just four runs while chasing 289. That defeat became a turning point inside the dressing room. Speaking on JioStar’s Unstoppable ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup…

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May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Andre Russell’s IPL record, misses century by just four runs | Cricket

Chandigarh: It’s fair to say that we are all living in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s world. After playing a blistering knock of 97 runs off 29 balls in the previous match, the 15-year-old showed some maturity in the Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans, but he once again ended up missing the milestone three-digit mark. In Mullanpur, the RR opener made 96 runs off 47 balls before Kagiso Rabada picked up the prized wicket.  Notably, the Riyan Parag-led side was under tremendous pressure, having lost a few early wickets, but Vaibhav once again launched a scathing attack in the middle overs, allowing…

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May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes first cricketer in IPL history to register major record | Cricket

Chandigarh: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing IPL 2026. The 15-year-old has broken some of the major records this season and against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, he became the first cricketer in IPL history to score 500 or more runs in the powerplay. So far, David Warner has held the record for most runs in the powerplay, having scored 467 runs in the powerplay in the 2016 edition.  Most runs in powerplay: Player Powerplay runs Year Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 500* 2026 David Warner 467 2016 Travis Head 402 2024 Sai Sudharsan 402 2025 Adam…

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May

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Why did the toss happen twice during GT vs RR clash in IPL 2026? WATCH VIDEO | Cricket

Chandigarh: A rare controversy unfolded during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals when the toss had to be conducted twice. Shubman Gill initially flipped the coin, after which Riyan Parag called “heads”. The coin landed on tails, but confusion quickly followed as host Ravi Shastri noted that the call was not clearly audible. Match referee Prakash Bhatt then stepped in, stating he had not heard Parag’s call either, prompting a re-toss. On the second attempt, Rajasthan Royals came out on top as Parag again won the toss, with the team opting to bat first. The…

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GT vs RR IPL Qualifier 2 Live Score: Gujarat vs Rajasthan, Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Playing XIs | Cricket

Chandigarh: Rajasthan Royals arrive in Qualifier 2 carrying momentum, noise and a teenage sensation who has suddenly become the biggest attraction of the IPL playoffs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad has shifted attention sharply towards the Royals ahead of their clash with Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. Notably, the turnaround between matches has been short, but Rajasthan appear energised rather than drained. Their Eliminator victory was built around fearless batting at the top, where Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel forced Hyderabad completely out of rhythm. The Royals now head into another knockout game knowing that a repeat of that start…

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