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Apr

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CSK lose sixth straight game at Chepauk, PBKS’ Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya produce dominant show in IPL 2026

Chennai: Punjab Kings picked up a comfortable five-wicket win against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The hosts improved their batting significantly after a defeat to Rajasthan Royals to kickstart their IPL 2026 campaign, but that wasn’t enough as Punjab had the right template in hand to beat Chennai.  Batting first, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking as Chennai wasted the first half of the powerplay. It was only when Ayush Mhatre came out to bat that the scenario changed as the 18-year-old dominated the proceedings. He smacked 73 runs off 43…

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Apr

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Punjab Kings set new IPL record; Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh hand cracking start against CSK

Chennai: Chasing 210 runs, Punjab Kings completed 50 in just 3.2 overs. It is the fastest by a team against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh wreaked havoc in the powerplay, helping Punjab dominate the proceedings. In the first over, Khaleel Ahmed conceded 14 runs, while Matt Henry leaked 20 in the second. Returning back to action, Khaleel actually bowled a brilliant third over, conceding only nine runs. However, Anshul Kamboj failed to keep up with the momentum as Prabhsimran hit back-to-back boundaries to start the fourth over and with that, Punjab completed 50…

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03

Apr

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DC vs MI Pitch Report: How will surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi play for IPL 2026?

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals will host Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in their first home game of the IPL 2026 season. The Axar Patel-led side picked up a comfortable six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their first game and it’s all about carrying the momentum from there on. With the ball, T Natarajan dominated the proceedings, claiming three wickets, while Sameer Rizvi stole the show with the bat, smacking unbeaten 70 runs, to win the Player of the Match. However, not everything was soothing for Delhi. The top order flopped miserably as they were reduced to 26/4…

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03

Apr

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CSK vs PBKS: Memes galore as Sanju Samson flops again for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026

Chennai: Since his blockbuster trade to Chennai Super Kings, Sanju Samson has struggled to live up to his potential in the ongoing IPL 2026. The keeper-batter dominated the proceedings in the T20 World Cup, winning the Player of the Tournament, but in the IPL, he has failed to touch even the two-figure mark in the first two games of the season. Against Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Samson made just seven runs off seven balls before Xavier Bartlett got the better of him in the middle.  His opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad too struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking.…

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03

Apr

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Why is Dewald Brevis not playing for CSK vs PBKS in IPL 2026 clash in Chennai?

Chennai: Star Chennai Super Kings batter Dewald Brevis has been ruled out of the marquee clash against Punjab Kings in the ongoing IPL 2026. He is dealing with a side strain during training and didn’t participate in CSK’s opening game against Rajasthan Royals. However, the South Africa international was expected to return to the playing XI against PBKS, but he did not seem to have recovered from the injury just yet. He was, however, seen playing football during the warm-up, indicating that he is on track to gain full fitness soon. CSK make one change to playing XI Chennai have…

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Apr

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Auqib Nabi rubs off price-tag pressure in IPL, recalls emotional bidding process in auction

New Delhi: After a sensational domestic season, Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi was roped in for INR 8.4 crore by Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2026. His red-ball skills became the talking point, but Nabi was equally effective in the limited-overs cricket. In the Duleep Trophy 2025-26, he claimed six wickets in two matches, including a five-wicket haul for North Zone. He was also effective in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, picking up 14 wickets in seven games. Recalling the media hype following his Duleep Trophy performance, Nabi said he was confident of earning an IPL contract. However, when no…

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Apr

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Harry Kane in doubt for UCL clash against Real Madrid, ruled out of Bundlesliga tie with Freiburg

New Delhi: Bayern Munich face a major injury scare as star forward Harry Kane fights to be fit for the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid. The 32-year-old suffered an ankle injury during a training session with England during the international break, forcing him to miss the recent friendly against Japan at Wembley. While the German giants maintain a comfortable nine-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, the loss of their primary goalscorer ahead of a trip to the Bernabeu has put the club on edge. Manager Vincent Kompany confirmed the blow during his pre-match briefing, ruling Kane…

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Apr

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Mahela Jayawardene not worried about Mumbai Indians’ trophy drought, says ‘some teams haven’t won it forever’

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians have failed to live up to expectations in the last five years. In the last decade, the Rohit Sharma-led side was one of the most consistent teams in the cash-rich tournament, winning it five times. Since 2020, they have competed hard, making it to the playoffs on two occasions, but have failed to go the distance. Ahead of their high-voltage clash against Delhi Capitals in the ongoing IPL 2026, head coach Mahela Jayawardene clarified that he isn’t too bothered by the fact and highlighted the importance of trusting the process. He noted that the franchise is…

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Apr

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CSK vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai play for IPL 2026 Match 7?

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to play at home for the first time in IPL 2026. They will face the Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and will be hoping to register their first win of the season. However, IPL 2025 was forgettable for the five-time champions at home as they lost five out of six matches at the venue. Ruturaj Gaikwad and his men would be keen on making the venue a fortress again. Chepauk was renovated ahead of the T20 World Cup and the pitches were really good in the tournament. Ahead of…

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Apr

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Former India cricketer wants most expensive player of IPL 2026 auction to be dropped from KKR’s playing XI

Kolkata: Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh thinks that the most expensive player of IPL 2026 auction, Cameron Green, should be dropped from Kolkata Knight Riders' playing XI. The Australian has come under the scanner early in the season after two poor outings and Green not bowling has also become an issue, disturbing KKR's balance, as confirmed by captain Ajinkya Rahane after their season opener. Cricket Australia also had to release an official statement after that stating that they had informed the franchise of his back injury. Green might not bowl for a few more matches and that is the reason…

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