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May

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SRH vs KKR: Head-to-Head record ahead of game 45 in IPL 2026

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 45th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 3. It is worth noting that while Sunrisers Hyderabad are in the race for the playoffs, Kolkata Knight Riders’ season is on the verge of ending.  Currently, Kolkata Knight Riders sit in eighth place in the standings. With eight matches played, the side has won two, lost five, and had one game produce no result. The three-time champions will hope to improve severely…

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03

May

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Ruturaj Gaikwad surpasses Faf du Plessis after stellar knock against MI, sits behind Raina, Dhoni

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings got the best of Mumbai Indians in the 44th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides met at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 2nd, and Chennai managed to register an eight-wicket victory as they kept their hopes for the playoffs alive.  Chasing down a target of 156 runs, it was the performance of Ruturaj Gaikwad that set the stage for the side. Opening the innings, the skipper scored 67* runs in 48 deliveries, providing them with a good start to the innings. Doing so, Gaikwad surpassed former South…

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03

May

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Hardik Pandya weighs in on MI’s performance after horrid form in IPL 2026 continues

New Delhi: The 44th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings. The two sides met at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May wnd, and it was CSK who managed to once again get the best of MI.  Batting first, the visitors were restricted to a minimal score of 159 runs in the first innings of the game. CSK, on the other hand, chased down the target in just 18.1 overs and propelled themselves to an eight-wicket victory in Chennai.  With everything going wrong for Mumbai Indians, skipper Hardik…

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02

May

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Kuldeep Kumar, thrown out of train in January, registers national record in Pole Vault

New Delhi: Kuldeep Kumar delivered a landmark performance in Bhubaneswar, setting a new national record in men’s pole vault with a clearance of 5.41 metres at the 1st Indian Indoor Open Combined Events and Pole Vault competition. The 21-year-old athlete from Madhya Pradesh improved upon the previous mark of 5.40 metres held by Dev Meena. In the same event, Meena finished third with 5.20 metres, while Reegan G claimed second place with a jump of 5.25 metres. The achievement marks a major step forward for Indian pole vault, which is a discipline that operates on the fringes of mainstream athletics…

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02

May

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Why were Amanjot Kaur, Kashvee Gautam dropped from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad?

New Delhi: India announced their women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad on Saturday, May 2. However, ahead of that, two of the key cricketers, Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur, have been ruled out with injuries, as the chief selector Amrita and captain Harmanpreet Kaur confirmed during the press conference.  Their absence has forced a rethink in team balance, particularly in the pace department, where both players were seen as key contributors. Meanwhile, the injury appears more serious in Kashvee’s case as Amrita indicated that the pacer might even have to undergo surgery. "Amanjot Kaur will be away from the game…

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02

May

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CSK hand Mumbai Indians their 7th defeat of IPL 2026 season, MI all but out of playoffs race

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in the ongoing IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Leading up to the match, the Hardik Pandya-led side was under tremendous pressure, having suffered six defeats in eight games. They played CSK as a must-win game to remain alive in the playoffs race, but the side yet again suffered in both batting and bowling departments and is now all but out of qualification. Mumbai won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain Hardik Pandya explained that they want the batters to play freely and set the tone before…

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02

May

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Suryakumar Yadav surpasses Kieron Pollard to become Mumbai’s second-leading run-scorer, check full list

Chennai: Suryakumar Yadav surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the second-leading run-scorer for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. He now sits behind only Rohit Sharma in the franchise’s all-time list. Suryakumar has accumulated 3,933 runs from 121 innings at an average of 37.10, while Rohit leads comfortably with 6,286 runs in 236 innings. Most runs for Mumbai Indians in IPL: However, in a personal capacity, the star India batter is going through a difficult time at the moment. He has amassed only 183 runs in nine matches and his form is currently under the scanner. So much so that many of…

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02

May

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Can Mumbai Indians still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after another drubbing to CSK?

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians suffered yet another drubbing to Chennai Super Kings as they lost their second game to the yellow army this season on Saturday, May 2, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After a 103-run thrashing at Wankhede 10 days ago, MI were outclassed yet again by their fellow five-time champions in the El Clasico.  MI's batting failed to spark yet again, and barring Naman Dhir's 57 and Ryan Rickelton's 37, none of the MI batters got going. From 99/2 after 10.3 overs, MI went downhill, losing the plot and were restricted to an underwhelming 159/7 as the CSK…

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02

May

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

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Kolkata Knight Riders in their upcoming IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The Pat Cummins-led side has regained their form, winning five matches on the trot. They have played some fearless cricket in the middle, with multiple match-winners stepping up.  Travis Head, who was struggling to live up to the billing this season, played a blistering knock of 76 runs off 30 balls in SRH’s previous encounter against Mumbai Indians. That will give the Australia international plenty of confidence. Abhishek Sharma, on the other hand, has been a force to reckon with.…

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02

May

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BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia indicates strict action against Rajasthan Royals to protect IPL’s image

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is preparing to tighten its stance on disciplinary breaches, with secretary Devajit Saikia indicating that further steps are under consideration against teams that fail to follow established protocols. His remarks come after multiple incidents involving Rajasthan Royals drew scrutiny during the ongoing season. The franchise found itself in trouble following separate episodes of BCCI’s code of conduct. "We are exploring some other options about how to bring the teams which are violating the norms," Saikia said on the sidelines of India's squad announcement for the Women's T20 World Cup…

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