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Apr

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Eshan, Nitish and Sakib shine as SRH halt CSK’s revival in Hyderabad

New Delhi: Fast bowlers produced some breathtaking spells as Sunrisers Hyderabad halted Chennai Super Kings' revival in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Saturday, April 18. Eshan Malinga, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sakib Hussain turned out to be stars for SRH as they defended 194 to bag their third win of the season and deny the Super Kings their third straight victory. SRH had made 194/9 in the 20 overs on a surface that looked good but showed signs of slowness at times. Abhishek Sharma took the hosts off a flying start with his 59 from 22 balls, while Travis…

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Apr

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Wrestlemania 2026: When and where to watch WWE PLE live on TV and stream online in India?

New Delhi: WWE’s biggest spectacle returns this weekend as WrestleMania takes over Allegiant Stadium across two nights, April 19 and 20. The event promises a stacked lineup, with major titles, celebrity appearances and long-running rivalries set to unfold on the grand stage. At the top of the card, CM Punk is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Meanwhile, Night 1 will feature Cody Rhodes in a headline clash alongside Randy Orton, who has once again started to listen to his voices in recent weeks, leading into the event. He will also be accompanied by Pat McCafee. …

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18

Apr

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Abhishek Sharma breaks Virender Sehwag’s historic IPL record, falls little short of all-time feat

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad star batter Abhishek Sharma has shattered a huge IPL record during his team's clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Saturday, April 18. Abhishek was back to his best as he made a 22-ball 59 after SRH were asked to bat first. The swashbuckling opener slammed four sixes and six fours in an innings that was filled with his fearlessness as he took apart the off-spinner Matthew Short aplomb after seeing him off in his first over.  With his knock, Abhishek completed 2000 runs in Indian cash-rich league. He broke…

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Apr

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Tim David falls 16 balls short of all-time IPL record, achieves special milestone in RCB vs DC clash

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru swashbuckling middle-order batter Tim David achieved a special milestone during his team's IPL 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 18, but missed out on an all-time record. The hard-hitting Australian finisher scored 26 from 17 balls on a sluggish M.Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch as RCB ended on an under-par 175/8. While RCB fell 10-15 runs short, David completed his 1000 runs in the Indian cash-rich league. He became the second-fastest player to get to the milestone, going past the likes of Travis Head, Phil Salt and Virender Sehwag, among others. David took only…

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18

Apr

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Why is Khaleel Ahmed not playing today’s IPL 2026 clash for CSK against SRH in Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Khaleel Ahmed was not part of Chennai Super Kings' playing XI as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their sixth match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday, April 18.  Khaleel has been ruled out of the IPL 2026 due to a quadriceps injury he suffered during the clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14. He left the field after bowling five balls of his final over, which was completed by Gurjapneet Singh. CSK confirmed the development through a social media post. "The injury sustained will take more…

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Apr

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SRH vs CSK IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Latest Match Updates, Scorecard

New Delhi: Having unveiled two exciting pace prospects in Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain, a well-rounded Sunrisers Hyderabad head into their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday with renewed belief. Brought in for experienced campaigners Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat, the uncapped pair made an immediate impact, rattling the Rajasthan Royals to 9 for 5 inside the first three overs and handing them their first defeat of the season. The 24-year-old Vidarbha pacer Hinge stole the spotlight, dismantling the Royals’ top order featuring Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorius and skipper Riyan Parag in a fiery opening spell, finishing with…

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18

Apr

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Kumar Sangakkara gives full freedom to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, says ‘the less said, the better’

Kolkata: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing IPL 2026. Despite being only 15, the youngster has caused havoc in the season, amassing 200 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 263.15. Since then, his name has been widely discussed among former cricketers and experts about whether he is ready to be called up to the national team. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia also indicated that he could be considered for the Zimbabwe tour if not the UK tour in June. However, in Rajasthan Royals’ last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sooryavanshi had a rare…

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Apr

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Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma’s legendary record for India in first T20I vs South Africa

Durban: Star India batter Smriti Mandhana etched her name into the record books by becoming the leading run-scorer for India in T20Is. He achieved the feat during the opening game of the five-match series against South Africa in Durban.  The southpaw entered the contest level with former India captain Rohit Sharma on 4,231 runs and moved ahead with a brief stay at the crease, finishing on 4,244 runs overall. He has reached the score in 155 innings, built at an average of 30.31 and a strike rate of 124.38, alongside a century and 33 half-centuries.  The milestone also places her…

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18

Apr

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IPL 2026: Why is Royal Challengers Bengaluru wearing green jersey against Delhi Capitals?

Bengaluru: The 26th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Delhi Capitals. The two sides take on each other at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and both sides will aim to put in a good showing in the clash.  With the game beginning, it came to the fans’ notice that RCB were captured donning their special green jersey. It is worth noting that the franchise is continuing its sustainability campaign, making a push to promote environmental changes.  Notably, the special kit is made from recycled materials and reflects its long-term sustainability…

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Apr

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Former India cricketer points out Jasprit Bumrah’s trouble as dismal season with MI continues

New Delhi: The ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season has been one to forget for five-time champions Mumbai Indians so far. The side sits in ninth place in the standings with one loss and four losses in five matches. Despite having one of the most star-studded lineups in the tournament, MI have been unable to perform.  One of the most glaring problems for MI has been the performance of Jasprit Bumrah. With five matches played, the star pacer has gone wicketless in the tournament so far and is yet to put in a good performance.  Speaking on the same,…

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