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May

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Sanju Samson makes MS Dhoni-esque stumping to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen, leads to verbal exchange | WATCH

New Delhi: Sanju Samson had an MS Dhoni-esque moment when he stumped to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen in Chennai Super Kings' clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18. Klaasen and Ishan Kishan sent the Super Kings into huge trouble with a crucial 75-run stand for the third wicket before the Proteas' dismissal opened the gates a bit. Kishan and Klaasen had bided their time on what was a slow Chepuak surface before cashing in and hitting boundaries at will to push CSK out of the contest. CSK were running out of options when Noor…

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19

May

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How can CSK still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings' hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League 2026 took a nosedive after the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side suffered a loss in their 13th match of the tournament at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18. CSK needed a win to enter the top four and put a strong challenge for the playoffs; however, they squandered the golden chance on what was a slow Chepauk surface. Led by contributions from Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, and Shivam Dube, the Super Kings posted 180/7 after opting to bat. Sunrisers took their time in the chase, especially after…

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18

May

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Former India cricketer blames ‘internal problems’ in RR’s camp after loss against DC

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals’ horrible form in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season continued as the side lost its third straight game of the season. Taking on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Royals succumbed to a hefty five-wicket loss as their playoff qualification chances took another major hit.  In a must-win game for Royals, the Riyan Parag-led side looked helpless and succumbed to their second loss of the season when facing Delhi Capitals. Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth took centre stage and talked about how there could be some internal…

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18

May

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Sunrisers Hyderabad reach the IPL 2026 knockouts, register thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings took on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 63rd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season. The two sides met at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 18th, and the clash began with CSK coming in to bat first.  The side opened its innings with Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad scoring 27 and 15 runs, respectively. Urvil Patel added 13 runs on the board, with Kartik Sharma amassing 32 runs in 19 deliveries. Furthermore, Dewald Brevis was the highest run-getter in the first innings with 44 runs to his name.  Shivam Dube further…

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18

May

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‘Incredibly smart’: KL Rahul weighs in on facing Jofra Archer, reflects on Abishek Porel’s potential

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 playoff race is approaching its end. The sides only have one or two matches left in the league phase of the tournament. With the top four still undecided, the sides in the bottom half of the standings have found their form and have derailed the seasons of several sides that looked brilliant in the early stages of the season.  Recently, Delhi Capitals registered a brilliant victory over Rajasthan Royals in the tournament, and the side’s star batter KL Rahul took centre stage and talked about facing Jofra Archer, who has been exceptional…

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18

May

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MS Dhoni misses Chennai Super Kings’ final home game of the IPL 2026, hosts opt to bat first in Chepauk

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 63rd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season. Chennai Super Kings are taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, and ahead of the game, every fan only had one question on their mind, which was the availability of veteran keeper-batter and former skipper MS Dhoni.  However, much to the fans’ disappointment, MS Dhoni is not playing for the five-time champions and will miss the side’s final home game of the season. The side’s skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed at the toss, stating that Dhoni is not…

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18

May

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Pat Cummins surpasses Hardik Pandya in elite list with spectacular performance against CSK

New Delhi: The 63rd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Chennai Super Kings taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The clash began with Chennai Super Kings coming into bat first, and this is where Sunriesrs Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins came in.  Putting forth a brilliant performance, Cummins took three wickets and conceded 28 runs in the four overs that he bowled in the first innings. Doing so, the veteran pacer surpassed Hardik Pandya and others on the list of IPL captains with the most wickets in the tournament.  It is worth…

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18

May

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CSK vs SRH LIVE cricket score: Chennai Super Kings aim to keep playoffs race alive

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad take on each other in the 62nd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides meet at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and both sides will be hoping to put in a good showing. While Sunrisers Hyderabad sits in third place in the standings, the side is looking to break into the top two, and they will be able to with a win against Chennai Super Kings, and consideing their form in recent games, it could prove to be a task for the five-time champions to defeat the…

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18

May

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‘Needs to improve’: Mohammad Kaif points out Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s weak spot as RR’s subpar form continues

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals’ IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season has been derailed. The side got off to a brilliant start to the season, winning consecutive matches. However, with the group stage coming to an end, Rajasthan Royals have won six games and have lost just as many of the 12 that they have played and occupy sixth place in the standings.  Despite there being some positive for the side, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took centre stage and talked about the performances of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Kaif opined that the youngster needs to work on his fielding if he…

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May

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BCCI not a public authority under RTI Act: CIC reverses its order

New Delhi: The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not qualify as a "public authority" under the RTI Act, stating that the body is neither owned, controlled, nor substantially funded by the government. The Commission rejected an appeal seeking details about the provisions and authority under which the BCCI represents India and selects players for national and international cricket events. The CIC further observed that the BCCI is a private autonomous organisation registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act and was not created through the Constitution, Parliament,…

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