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May

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Is Nitish Kumar Reddy playing for SRH in IPL 2026 clash against PBKS in Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Nitish Kumar Reddy is back in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against the Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 6. Nitish had missed out on featuring in SRH's previous game against the Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness, but returns as his team made one change for the PBKS fixture. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first, stating that they will look to bounce back from their twin defeats. Shreyas confirmed that PBKS have made two changes with Shashank Singh and Lockie Ferguson…

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May

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India to continue ban on bilateral sports with Pakistan, multi-nation events exempted

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry of India has continued with its ban on playing bilateral sporting events with Pakistan, but has exempted the multi-nation events. The ministry also reiterated its commitment to simplify the visa process for sportspersons, team officials, technical personnel, and office-bearers of International Sports Governing Bodies, as India presents itself as a "preferred sporting destination". "In so far as bilateral sports events in each other's country are concerned, Indian teams will not be participating in competitions in Pakistan. Nor will we permit Pakistani teams to play in India," the ministry stated in a circular issued to all…

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May

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Hardik Pandya update: MI skipper’s latest move shadows doubt over his participation for RCB game in Raipur

New Delhi: Hardik Pandya might miss out on playing the Mumbai Indians' next Indian Premier League 2026 match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 10 in Raipur as the team skipper has not travelled with the team for their fixture, Cricbuzz reported. Hardik was out of MI's previous game against the Lucknow Super Giants due to what was officially conveyed as "back spasm" by the MI management. Suryakumar Yadav stood for him and helped MI win their only third game of the season to keep their campaign just about alive.  Surya might be captaining in the next game too…

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06

May

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Batting mights SRH-PBKS collide as race to the IPL 2026 playoffs heats up

New Delhi: It's time for two batting powerhouses, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, to face each other as the race to the IPL 2026 playoffs has heated up more than ever before. Following Chennai Super Kings' win over the Delhi Capitals, as many as six teams have a realistic shot to finish in the top four, as only two points separate the teams placed from second to sixth. PBKS were unbeaten till the halfway stage of the tournament but failed to defend targets against the Rajasthan Royals and the Gujarat Titans in their previous two games, raising concerns in their…

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May

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SRH vs PBKS: Head-to-Head record ahead of game 49 in IPL 2026

Hyderabad: The stage is set for the 49th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad will be taking on Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 6th. It is interesting to note that both sides are well in the race to reach the IPL 2026 playoffs, and both sides will hope to put in a good show.  It is worth noting that Punjab Kings currently sit in first place in the standings. With nine matches played, the side has won six, lost two, and had one game produce no result due…

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06

May

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IPL 2026 playoffs schedule announced; Ahmedabad to host summit clash

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 is moving towards its final stages. The race for the playoffs is heating up, and the top four are beginning to take shape. However, no side has yet secured its place in the knockout stages of the tournament; the race, on the other hand, has been getting intense.  With the race heating up, the IPL has come forward and announced the schedule of the playoffs as well. Qualifier 1 of the tournament will be played on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The action will then move towards New International…

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May

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SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad play?

Hyderabad: The stage is set for the 49th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad will be taking on Punjab Kings in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 6th. It is worth noting that the clash between the two sides will be crucial with respect to the playoff qualification scenario.  Notably, Punjab Kings sits in first place in the standings currently. With nine matches played, the side has won six, lost two, and one of their games has produced no result due to rain playing spoilsport. They have 13 points to their name…

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May

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‘Poetry to the eyes’: Former India cricketer hails Sanju Samson for carrying Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Sanju Samson was the star of the show for Chennai Super Kings as they breezed past Delhi Capitals in the 48th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides met at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 5th, and after conceding 155 runs in the first innings, CSK registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory, chasing the target in 17.3 overs.  Star batter Sanju Samson was the star of the show for Chennai against Delhi. Opening the innings, the star player scored 87* runs in 52 deliveries as CSK chased down the target and…

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May

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Arsenal qualify for UEFA Champions League final after 20 years, brush past Atletico Madrid in historic clash

New Delhi: Arsenal have scripted history and have managed to reach the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. The side, coached by Mikel Arteta, defeated Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the tournament, registering a 2-1 aggregate score against the Spanish side.  It is worth noting that the first leg of the semi-final between the two sides ended at 1-1, and Arsenal registered a brilliant win at the Emirates as Bukayo Saka won the game for the Gunners, fulfilling the lifelong dream of millions of Arsenal fans.  This is only the second time that Arsenal…

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May

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‘Closer than what we thought’: Ruturaj Gaikwad weighs in on Chennai Super Kings’ return to IPL playoffs race

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have made an emphatic comeback in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 playoffs race. The side began its campaign with three straight defeats and was already looking like it would be eliminated from the group stage of the tournament.  However, the side seems to have made a brilliant comeback in the playoff race. With 10 matches played, the five-time champions have won five matches and have lost the remaining five. However, they sit in sixth place in the standings with 10 points to their name and are within touching distance of the top four.  Speaking…

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