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Apr

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CSK vs PBKS: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 7

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, famously known as Chepauk, for the first time in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season today against Punjab Kings. The venue was once a fortress for the men in yellow but they lost five out of six matches last season while PBKS have been breaching the fortress regularly over the last three seasons. Having lost their opening game, CSK would be keen on register their first points on the board in front of their home fans. Ahead of the clash, here are the player battles to watch…

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03

Apr

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Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of his match fee for breaching IPL code of conduct, Know what happened

Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fees for breaching the IPL code of conduct in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. For the unversed, SRH registered their first win of IPL 2026, with a thumping 65-run win, even as Abhishek played his part, smashing 48 runs off just 21 deliveries with four fours and as many sixes. But his dismissal was contentious and the batter showed his dissent towards the umpire's decision. Varun Chakaravarthy took a diving catch and the ball seemed to have touched the ground,…

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03

Apr

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KKR endure worst start to IPL campaign in 14 years after loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders' struggles continued in their second game of IPL 2026 as they succumbed to a heavy 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. They had earlier lost to the Mumbai Indians as their bowlers conceded more than 220 runs for the second consecutive time. With the loss to SRH, the three-time champions have endured their worst start to the IPL campaign in 14 years. The last time KKR lost their first two matches of the season was back in 2012, when they lifted the trophy for the first time under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy. KKR had lost to…

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03

Apr

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‘They don’t like me playing’: Ajinkya Rahane hits out at criticism over strike-rate after loss to SRH

Kolkata: Ajinkya Rahane rarely showcases his emotions openly and Thursday was one such day as hit out at critics for questioning his strike-rate during the 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Kolkata Knight Riders skipper scored eight runs off 10 deliveries in the 227-run chase at the Eden Gardens as the team folded for 161 in just 16 overs. Rahane accused the critics of having an agenda against him and claimed that he is among the batters with the best strike-rate since IPL 2023. Notably, Rahane's claims aren't far-fetched as he boasts of the fourth-best strike rate (minimum 300 balls faced) in…

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03

Apr

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IPL 2026 points table update after SRH’s thumping 65-run win over KKR at Eden Gardens in Kolkata

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders remained winless after two outings as they went down meekly to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the sixth match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. It was their first home game of the season, but the team didn't step up, going down by 65 runs to SRH, who registered their first win of IPL 2026. With this loss, KKR have slipped to ninth place in the points table while SRH have jumped to sixth place. It was a near-perfect game for the Orange Army, as the only thing that didn't go well…

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02

Apr

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Australia to tour Zimbabwe after eight years in preparation for ODI World Cup 2027

New Delhi: Australia are set to return to Zimbabwe after eight long years. While they visited in 2018 for a T20 tri-series that also included Pakistan, their last ODI assignment in Zimbabwe dates back to 2014. This time around, the Kangaroos will feature in a three-match ODI series in September, with all games scheduled to be played at the Harare Sports Club on September 15, 18 and 20. The two sides have faced each other more recently in global competitions. During the 2026 T20 World Cup in Colombo, Zimbabwe secured a notable 23-run win over Australia, underlining their ability to…

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02

Apr

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Nuwan Thushara drags Sri Lanka Cricket to court over NOC to represent RCB in IPL 2026

Bengaluru: A legal standoff has erupted between Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), as the bowler seeks a court intervention to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL 2026 season. The 31-year-old has filed a case in the Colombo District Court after the national board denied him the No Objection Certificate (NOC) required to participate in the cash-rich tournament. As per reports, the court is expected to hear the matter on April 9. The conflict centres on newly implemented fitness regulations. SLC chief executive Ashley de Silva earlier explained that players are now required to meet…

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02

Apr

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Ruturaj Gaikwad wants fans to allow youngsters ‘to make mistakes’ after tough start to IPL 2026 campaign

Chennai: Ruturaj Gaikwad is taking a patient approach to his leadership as Chennai Super Kings prepare for their first home fixture of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings. Transitioning into an era without stalwarts like MS Dhoni, the captain is focused on providing a long leash to a squad that featured five franchise debutants in their season opener. Among those newcomers is Kartik Sharma, the record INR 14.20 crore auction signing. However, the newcomers failed to bring success in the opening game against Rajasthan Royals. Nevertheless, the skipper noted that he is not interested in imposing a rigid style of captaincy…

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02

Apr

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Ajinkya Rahane decodes reason behind KKR’s defeat to SRH in IPL 2026

Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad hammered Kolkata Knight Riders, beating them by 65 runs at the iconic Eden Gardens. The hosts didn’t have a concrete bowling plan against Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who launched an 82-run opening partnership. As they were off to a flying start, captain Ajinkya Rahane introduced both Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy early, but they failed to stop the juggernaut. Not using Anukul Roy in the powerplay also didn’t make sense. He could have been key, but KKR didn’t use him enough. The spinner bowled just two overs, conceding just 16 runs as he finished as the…

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02

Apr

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SRH’s all-round brilliance secures 65-run win, KKR need strong tactical introspection after hammering defeat

Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up a comfortable 65-run win at the iconic Eden Gardens in the IPL 2026. The visitors were off to a cracking start, as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma’s blitzkreig set the tone for the day. They stitched an 82-run partnership, with Head smacking 46 and Abhishek adding 48. After they departed, Hyderabad lost a few quick wickets, but Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy kept the scoreboard ticking and helped the team post a healthy total of 226 runs. Last year, Hyderabad didn’t care much about the fall of wickets as they played with the mindset…

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