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May

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Sunrisers Hyderabad continue to dominate Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, surpass KKR and CSK’s tally

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad put forth a brilliant performance against Punjab Kings in the 49th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. After posting a total of 235 runs in the first innings of the game, Hyderabad limited Punjab Kings to a score of 202 runs in the second innings, winning the game by 33 runs.  With the win, Hyderabad also moved into first place in the IPL 2026 standings. With 11 matches played, SRH have 14 points to their name, whereas Punjab Kings have dropped down to second and have 13 points to their name.  Winning the…

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07

May

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Cooper Connolly surpasses Quinton de Kock, David Warner in elite list with sensational ton against SRH

New Delhi: The 49th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Punjab Kings taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. The two sides met at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 6th. The game was won comfortably by Hyderabad as they outclassed Punjab in every department.  Coming in to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 235 runs in the first innings of the game. Defending the target, the hosts limited Punjab to a score of 202 runs in the second innings. There were some positives from Punjab’s batting, with the biggest one of them all…

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06

May

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KSCA reacts to stripping away of IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium

New Delhi: The Karnataka State Cricket Association reacted to the shift of the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs and final away from Bengaluru's M.Chinnaswamy Stadium to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.  Bengaluru was set to host the final of the tournament on the merit of the RCB winning the 2025 edition; however, the BCCI shifted the playoffs and the final away from the venue. "Bengaluru was originally designated to host the Final. However, owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI's established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted…

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06

May

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KSCA reacts to stripping away of IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium

New Delhi: The Karnataka State Cricket Association reacted to the shift of the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs and final away from Bengaluru's M.Chinnaswamy Stadium to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.  Bengaluru was set to host the final of the tournament on the merit of the RCB winning the 2025 edition; however, the BCCI shifted the playoffs and the final away from the venue. "Bengaluru was originally designated to host the Final. However, owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities that were beyond the scope of BCCI's established guidelines and protocols, the venue has been shifted…

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06

May

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Punjab Kings’ catching woes continue, Shashank Singh, Lockie, Connolly drop sitters during SRH clash | WATCH

New Delhi: Punjab Kings' horrific time on the field continued as they dropped three catches during the first innings of their clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 6. The likes of Shashank Singh, Lockie Ferguson and Cooper Connolly dropped easy chances to hand the PBKS batters several lifelines in the fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The first instance took place during the eighth over of Ferguson, when Connolly dropped Ishan Kishan's sitter at the deep backward square leg. Shashank was the next culprit as his terrible time in catching continued. Heinrich Klaasen slog swept Yuzvendra…

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May

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SRH dethrone PBKS from top of IPL 2026 points table as Connolly’s hundred goes in vain

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad made Punjab Kings pay big for their fielding errors as the Pat Cummins-led side defeated Shreyas Iyer's team in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League 2026. SRH made a strong 235/4 as their batters seem to have had nine lives with PBKS dropping several chances. The Sunrisers bowlers backed things well as they won by 33 runs despite Cooper Connolly's historic hundred. SRH had never lost out after putting up a 220-plus total in the IPL, having won all of their previous 10 games. They did just that once again. The bowlers set the…

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06

May

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BCCI announces schedule for India Women, India A, and India U19 bilateral series

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the schedule and venues for the India senior women's teams, as well as India A and India U19. The Indian women's team will be playing against Zimbabwe for the first time in an international match. The India vs Zimbabwe women's series will comprise three T20Is and three ODIs. India have never travelled to Zimbabwe for bilateral games, and neither Zimbabwe have come to India. This series will feature three T20Is and as many ODIs. Moreover, India's men's A team will be in action in a multi-format team against…

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06

May

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Bayern Munich vs PSG, Champions League semifinal live streaming: When and where to watch clash in India?

New Delhi: After an action-packed first-leg semifinal at the Parc des Princes, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are all set to lock horns against each other in the second leg at the Allianz Arena for a place in the final. The opening semifinal leg was a heart-pumping one, a clash where PSG took a slender 5-4 lead. If the first leg is anything to go by, the fans can expect another rollercoaster of a ride in the second one, with neither of these two looking to bog down and feel pressured with the magnitude of the occasion. "Frankly, on the…

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06

May

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How many catches have PBKS dropped so far in IPL 2026? More costly drops added vs SRH

New Delhi: Punjab Kings were guilty in the field once again as the 2025 runners-up dropped three more catches during their clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, May 6.  Shashank Singh, Cooper Connolly and Lockie Ferguson were the culprits this time as they dropped relatively easy chances on the field. Connolly was the first one, putting down an easy one of Ishan Kishan at backward square leg, before Shashank's woes continued when he dropped Heinrich Klaasen at deep backward square leg, which went for a four.  Ferguson then made a mess of…

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May

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Punjab Kings, PCA mourn demise of former player Amanpreet Singh Gill

New Delhi: Punjab Kings and Punjab Cricket Association mourned the demise of former player Amanpreet Singh Gill, who passed away early morning on Wednesday, May 6. The IPL franchise posted an Instagram story for Amanpreet, who was part of the team in the early days. The PCA also shared an X post to pay their tribute to the former cricketer Gill, who has played First Class cricket and also served as a member of the Senior Selection Committee, Punjab. "Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee, Punjab,"…

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