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Apr

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Sunrisers Hyderabad achieve special feat 13 years after making IPL debut with win over Mumbai Indians

Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their merry run in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday as they defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. SRH chased down a mammoth target of 244 runs to register their fifth consecutive win of the season. With this win, the franchise also touched a special milestone of 100 wins in the history of IPL, 13 years after making their debut in 2013. Even though the Hyderabad franchise exists in the IPL since its inception in 2008, the earlier team was different. The Deccan Chargers team was from Hyderabad,…

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30

Apr

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‘We don’t have much option’: Hardik Pandya reacts after Mumbai Indians fail to defend 243 runs vs SRH

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth defeat of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Wednesday as they went down to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. SRH aced the highest ever T20 chase at the venue, gunning down 244 runs with utter ease. With this loss, MI's hopes of making it to the playoffs have diminished quite a lot. After the match, their skipper Hardik Pandya defended his bowlers while also stating that the team doesn't have many options now. Hardik didn't blame the bowlers for the loss while admitting that the team hasn't been able…

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30

Apr

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Why are Mumbai Indians players wearing black armbands in clash against SRH in IPL 2026?

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians players were spotted wearing black armbands in their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium. The gesture comes in response to a personal tragedy within the franchise’s extended family, after a support staff member lost their daughter. The decision was formally communicated by the team management ahead of the match. The symbolic tribute reflects solidarity within the camp and honours the departed soul. "Due to the untimely demise of our support staff member's daughter, Mumbai Indians players will wear black armbands today, in remembrance and solidarity with the family” MI’s statement read.  Openers shine,…

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29

Apr

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BCCI confirms India’s squad announcement date for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that India's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup will be announced on Saturday, May 2. The Indian Board confirmed the development through a social media post. "Mark your calendars. Team India's squad announcement for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is coming your way this Saturday," BCCI Women wrote on X. Along with the T20 World Cup squad, the BCCI will also name the team for the three-match T20I series against England, which will act as a final dress rehearsal for the Women in Blue…

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29

Apr

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Kanteerava Stadium turns white after heavy hailstorm in Bengaluru | WATCH

Bengaluru: Bengaluru witnessed a rare and startling weather moment on Wednesday when a sudden hailstorm turned the Sree Kanteerava Stadium almost entirely white. For a brief period, the football ground looked nothing like a typical April afternoon in the city. Videos of the scene went viral on social media, with many surprised at how the stadium resembled a winter setting. The visuals drew comparisons to snow-covered venues in Europe, something far removed from Bengaluru’s usual climate. What made the moment stand out even more was the timing. The city had been experiencing rising heat in recent weeks, making the abrupt…

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29

Apr

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Virat Kohli inches away from major Chris Gayle world record as RCB gear up for GT clash in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon Virat Kohli is set to break a huge Chris Gayle T20 world record as his team meets Gujarat Titans in the reverse fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on Thursday, April 30, with an eye on the top spot in the points table. RCB have been among the trend setters this season with six wins in eight outings and are one point behind the leaders, Punjab Kings.  RCB bounced back from their defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium with a victory over the Gujarat side at their home. Kohli was instrumental…

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29

Apr

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Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head school Mumbai bowlers as Sunrisers Hyderabad set record chase at Wankhede

Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, Mumbai opener Ryan Rickelton dictated the proceedings, smacking an unbeaten 123 runs off 55 balls. Courtesy of his blistering show, Mumbai posted 243 runs on the board in the first innings. Initially, Will Jacks supported him well, scoring 46 runs off 22 balls, while captain Hardik Pandya provided some late fireworks, hitting 31 off 15.  Chasing 244 wasn’t supposed to be an easy affair, but Hyderabad batters had a different plan. Travis Head, who was struggling to capitalise on his starts so far in the season, wreaked havoc…

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29

Apr

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How can Mumbai Indians qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians' IPL 2026 campaign continues to be a horrific one as they suffered their sixth loss of the season, going down to Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets at Wankhede. Despite having put up 243/5 on the board, the MI bowling attack failed to restrict the equally hard-hitting SRH batting line-up, who hunted down the target in 18.4 overs. MI have a strong squad on paper, but their much-celebrated arsenal has not converted the promises to actual results. The team had begun the season with a win, but have just one more victory in their next seven outings.…

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29

Apr

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Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma join David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan in legendary IPL record list

Mumbai: Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma launched a scathing attack against Mumbai Indians bowlers at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 244 runs, the visitors needed something extraordinary to find the right momentum and the duo stepped up big time, dominating the proceedings. They stitched a 129-run partnership to keep Hyderabad in the hunt, which also matches Shikhar Dhawan and David Warner in one of IPL’s legendary lists.  Dhawan and Warner held the record for the most century stand partnerships for the first wicket. Against Mumbai, Head and Abhishek matched the feat with their sixth 100+ stand. Since 2024,…

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29

Apr

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India lose final group outing in Thomas Cup to China; Ayush, Prannoy close defeat margin to 2-3

New Delhi: India lost their last group stage outing in the Thomas Cup to China despite fighting wins from Ayush Shetty and HS Prannoy in Horsens on Wednesday, April 29. India and China had already qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament, but the clash decided the Group A topper, with the defending champions now topping it after winning all three of their ties. Lakshya, Sat-Chi lose their matches Lakshya lost the opening match to Li Shi Feng after Shi Yuqi missed out due to illness. Lakshya had got the better of Shi Feng in the All England Championships last…

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