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Apr

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RR vs MI: Player battles to watch out for IPL 2026 Match 13

Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals are set to face Mumbai Indians in the 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) today at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The Royals have got off to a brilliant start in IPL 2026 with two wins in as many outings, while the five-time champions have won and lost a game each so far. With Hardik Pandya declared fit, MI will be keen on returning to winning ways, even as they would want some of the player batters to go their way too. Here are the player battles to watch out for in RR vs MI…

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07

Apr

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Guwahati cricket stadium weather today for RR vs MI IPL 2026 clash: Will rain play spoilsport again?

Guwahati: Unseasonal rains have grappled several parts of India and the KKR vs PBKS clash became the first match of the ongoing IPL 2026 season to get washed out on Monday. Rajasthan Royals are set to face five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati and yet again, the weather in the city will be in focus as it has been raining here in the lead-up to the clash. But will it rain today in Guwahati and the match will get washed out? Here's the Guwahati weather report in detail: According to Accuweather, there is around a 49…

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07

Apr

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Hardik Pandya injury update: Will Mumbai Indians skipper play against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Match 13?

Guwahati: The Mumbai Indians missed their skipper Hardik Pandya in the previous game against the Delhi Capitals. Suryakumar Yadav led in his absence, but their team balance was hampered and the five-time champions had to make as many as three changes to their line-up. They even had to leave Trent Boult out of the playing XI and eventually, it also affected their performance as they lost to DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. MI are scheduled to face the Rajasthan Royals today at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati but will their captain play? The latest update on…

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07

Apr

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Updated points table after KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match gets washed out due to rain

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders registered their first points on Monday in IPL 2026, albeit without a win, as their clash against Punjab Kings got washed out due to rain at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The hosts were lucky to get at least a point out of the game as they were languishing at 25/2 after 3.4 overs when rain interrupted play and did enough for it to never resume. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings also remained unbeaten in three matches and with five points, they are on top of the points table while KKR are in eighth place. Royal Challengers Bengaluru,…

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06

Apr

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Paras Mhambrey confirms Hardik Pandya’s availability for MI ahead of clash against RR

Guwahati: The stage is set for the 13th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Rajasthan Royals will be hosting Mumbai Indians at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on April 6. Ahead of the clash, many fans would have only one question in their minds, and that would be whether star skipper Hardik Pandya would be available to play for MI or not.  Notably, Pandya missed Mumbai Indians’ last game in the tournament against Delhi Capitals. Despite boasting a star-studded squad, MI lost the clash against DC, facing their first loss of the season.  However, ahead of the…

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06

Apr

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Why is Varun Chakravarthy not playing for KKR in crucial PBKS IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata?

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders were dealt two blows as they lock horns against Punjab Kings in their third clash in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Monday, April 6. KKR, who lost their opening two matches of the season, are going into the PBKS clash at Eden Gardens without Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. KKR won the toss and opted to bat first, with skipper Ajinkya Rahane revealing that Varun missed out due to an injury he picked up while taking a catch in the previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Narine is out as he is sick, Rahane confirmed.…

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06

Apr

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Ajinkya Rahane criticised for opting to bat first in rain-hit KKR-PBKS clash in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Former cricketers were taken by surprise as Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane opted to bat first against Punjab Kings with rain around. Ex-cricketers Anil Kumble and Saba Karim called out Rahane for his decision as KKR were rocked early 25/2 in their clash at the Eden Gardens. KKR lost opener Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the second over as Xavier Bartlett swung the ball to rock the hosts early. Arshdeep Singh also troubled the batters with his swing in the first over before Bartlett made the inroads. The players went off the field after KKR were…

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06

Apr

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Kolkata weather saves KKR as rain and wet outfield wash out clash against PBKS at Eden Gardens

New Delhi: The Kolkata weather saved the Kolkata Knight Riders after they were rocked early in their clash against the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Monday, April 6. KKR were in big trouble at 25/2 after 3.4 overs when rain came down to halt the clash. The Knight Riders were in huge trouble after opting to bat first with the conditions overcast. Rain came down 15 minutes after the match began. It did stop near 10:30 PM, but the game was abandoned due to a wet outfield, as there was hardly any time to resume the proceedings with…

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06

Apr

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What is the cut-off time for KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash as rain threatens a washout?

New Delhi: The heavens opened up as Kolkata Knight Riders began their batting against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on Monday, April 6. A steady drizzle had already washed out the training sessions of both teams on the eve of the game, and rain came down at the start of this fixture in Kolkata on Monday. While the toss and the start took place at the right time, it began pouring down after nearly 15 minutes into the match. By this time, KKR had already lost two wickets with the ball swinging well in the green and overcast conditions.…

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06

Apr

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Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga update: When can Sri Lankan stars join IPL 2026?

New Delhi: Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga are among the foreign players who are yet to join their Indian Premier League franchises. The two players are dealing with injuries and are yet to get the No Objection Certificate from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. Pathirana was picked up by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a huge sum of Rs 18 crore at the IPL 2026 auction after being released by the Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, Hasaranga was roped in for Rs 2 crore by Lucknow Super Giants at the auction and is also not with the squad. Both players had…

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