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May

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Why are CSK above RR in IPL 2026 points table despite having same points and net run rate?

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026’s group stage phase is coming to an end, with just one or two games left per side, and the top four of the tournament are yet to be decided. Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the top spot in the standings with Gujarat Titans in second place. Third place is occupied by Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Punjab Kings in fourth place.  However, the story has got interesting outside the top four. Fifth place is occupied by five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, whereas Rajasthan Royals sit in sixth place. It is worth noting that Chennai…

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18

May

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CSK vs SRH weather report: How will weather in Chennai fare for IPL 2026 game 63?

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 63rd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Chennai Super Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 18th. The two sides are well in the race for the playoffs, and they will aim to put in a good showing in the upcoming game.  It is worth noting that Chennai Super Kings sit in fifth place in the standings. With six wins and six losses, the side has 12 points to its name, and with a victory, they will hope to break into…

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18

May

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Mohammad Kaif delivers verdict on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fielding before potential India call-up

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has highlighted that Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to work on his fielding before he gets to play for India. While Sooryavanshi has made the headlines for his blistering show with the bat, Kaif has highlighted that the 15-year-old needs to work on his batting. Speaking at JioStar's 'Champions Waali Commentary', Kaif noted that Sooryavanshi has not taken a catch this season. "I believe scouts should also take a fielding test while scouting players," Kaif said on the show. "The scouts are bringing the right players; they are doing a great job,…

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18

May

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MS Dhoni’s availability in focus as CSK face SRH with huge IPL playoffs ramifications in line

New Delhi: MS Dhoni's continuous absence in the Indian Premier League 2026 has raised a pressing question: Whether he will play this season or not? Have we seen the last of Dhoni? Will his return hamper the team combination?  It seems that the inevitable is right around the corner. The desire to keep going at even 44 with the body now ageing and injuries indicating that it won't be able to handle the rigours of top-flight cricket, despite the enthusiasm still there, despite the drive still there. The Dhoni and CSK fans don't want it to arrive, but they know…

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18

May

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Massive lifeline for CSK after PBKS, RR lose on action-packed Sunday in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have been handed a massive lifeline as two of the most-wanted results have gone their way in the fight for the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs. On an action-packed Sunday on May 18, Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to qualify for the playoffs with their 23-run win over Punjab Kings. Things turned more encouraging when the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals by five wickets later in the day. These two results left the IPL 2026 playoffs race wide open for multiple candidates. After 62 games in the season, only one has officially…

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18

May

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Injury concern for Ravindra Jadeja? RR coach reveals exact reason why all-rounder missed DC vs RR IPL clash

New Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja's absence from the Rajasthan Royals' line-up for their Indian Premier League 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals raised a few eyebrows. Returning from his own hamstring injury, RR captain Riyan Parag revealed at the toss that the veteran Indian all-rounder missed out due to 'workload management'. However, RR batting coach Vikram Rathour has revealed the exact reason on Jadeja's absence for the Delhi clash. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rathour revealed that Jadeja was rested as he had a 'niggle in his knee', something which Parag did not mention at the toss after RR were asked…

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18

May

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Jannik Sinner completes Career Golden Masters, breaks Novak Djokovic’s record after Italian Open win

New Delhi: Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud in the Italian Open final to complete his Career Golden Masters and etch his name into the history books. Sinner has now added the only missing ATP Masters 1000 title to his cabinet with his strong 6-4, 6-4 win over Ruud at the Centre Court.  Sinner became the first Italian to win the Rome title since Adriano Panatta won it in 1976. He has become just the second player to complete a Career Golden Masters after Novak Djokovic had achieved the feat in 2018. Sinner broke Djokovic's record for being the youngest to…

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18

May

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IPL 2026 playoffs qualification scenarios: What teams need to reach knockouts after DC beat RR?

New Delhi: The race to the playoffs for the Indian Premier League 2026 is heating up now, as seven teams are fighting for the remaining three spots in the knockouts, with the points table still wide open for anyone to cruise through. Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals after hunting down 194 in the final over of their clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday.  The win kept DC's playoff hopes alive and dented RR's chances of qualification, bringing them into a precarious position where others can sneak past them. Till now, only RCB have officially qualified for the…

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18

May

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KL Rahul breaks AB de Villiers all-time record after strong fifty against RR in Delhi

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul has shattered a major AB de Villiers record with a strong half-century against the Rajasthan Royals in their 13th match of the Indian Premier League 2026. Rahul anchored the 194-run chase as the Capitals hunted down the target in the final over with captain Axar Patel and Ashutosh Sharma guiding the team home with their mini 22-run unbeaten stand for the sixth wicket. Rahul has created a major record as he continued his stellar run against the Royals. This was the ninth time that Rahul scored a fifty-plus score against RR, which helped…

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May

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‘If we keep losing like this, we shouldn’t be in top four’: Riyan Parag after RR’s loss to DC

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals bottled up a chance to keep one of their foot in the IPL 2026 playoffs after losing to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, May 17. RR's underwhelming end to their 193/8 in the first innings was compounded by the fielding errors they made as DC chased down the target in the final over.  Captain Riyan Parag was disappointed with the team's fielding as he opined that they don't deserve to be in 'contention for the top four' if they play like this. "I feel if you want to win a trophy, if…

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