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Shreyas Iyer joins elite list, becomes 4th captain to slam IPL century during run-chase

Shreyas Iyer etched his name in IPL history, becoming the fourth captain to score a century in a run-chase with a brilliant 101*. His unbeaten knock, alongside Prabhsimran Singh's 69, secured a crucial win for Punjab Kings against Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak. This victory significantly impacts…

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RCB vs SRH: Virat Kohli enjoys aggressive Australian-style intensity on field: Irfan Pathan

Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag shared their views on recent Indian Premier League matches. Pathan downplayed a heated exchange between Virat Kohli and Travis Head, calling it natural in intense cricket. Sehwag backed Venkatesh Iyer to open for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and suggested Phil Salt replace Jitesh…

The Economic Times

SRH vs RCB: Who won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match? Result, highlights, points table & team standings update

SRH vs RCB IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad unleashed a batting onslaught, posting a colossal 255/4, powered by Ishan Kishan's 79 and Abhishek Sharma's 56. Royal Challengers Bengaluru faltered in their chase, managing only 200/4 despite Rajat Patidar's 56, as SRH secured a dominant 55-run victory.

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IPL 2026 SRHvsRCB: Sunrisers Hyderabad sets daunting target of 256 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive score against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Abhishek Sharma were instrumental in the high total. SRH aims for a big win to secure second place. RCB captain Rajat Patidar returned to the playing XI. Jacob Bethell is out with a…

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IPL 2026 playoffs race: Who will grab final spot as CSK near elimination?

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans have sealed their spots in the IPL 2026 playoffs, joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who were the first team to qualify. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings are staring at elimination after suffering their seventh defeat of the season. Punjab Kings remain in contention but now depend on…

The Economic Times

Yesterday IPL Match CSK vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad becomes latest team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings

Yesterday IPL Match winner CSK vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their IPL 2026 playoff spot by defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at Chepauk. Ishan Kishan's stellar 70 guided SRH in a tense chase of 181. Pat Cummins' bowling prowess was instrumental in restricting CSK. This victory places SRH…

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Old pace firm of Hazlewood and Starc shine again in IPL

Josh Hazlewood and Mitch Starc have helped their sides to important victories in the IPL as the battle for playoff spots intensifies.

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RCB secure playoffs berth as PBKS slump to sixth straight defeat

Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to reach the IPL playoffs. They defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs in Dharamsala. Venkatesh Iyer scored 73 not out and Virat Kohli made 58. Punjab Kings fell short in their chase despite Shashank Singh's 56. This marks Punjab's sixth consecutive loss.

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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11: Check probable playing 11 and head-to-head record for today's match

PBKS vs RCB Playing 11: Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to secure a playoff spot as they face Punjab Kings in Dharamshala. For Punjab Kings, this is a crucial must-win match, as another loss would significantly jeopardize their playoff aspirations. The head-to-head record shows a close contest between the two sides.

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PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report, IPL 2026: How Dharamshala weather could impact today’s clash at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, what to expect

PBKS vs RCB Pitch Weather Report: Punjab Kings need a win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They have lost five matches in a row. Their IPL 2026 playoff chances are at risk. RCB has shown resilience after early defeats. Virat Kohli has contributed consistently for RCB. The match is in Dharamshala.…

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PBKS skipper Iyer set for 100th IPL match as captain, will Bhuvneshwar-Hazlewood play party spoilers?

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer leads his team in his 100th IPL captaincy match. After a tough losing streak, Iyer seeks a significant turnaround. He has a strong captaincy record, matching MS Dhoni's win percentage. Iyer's personal form has dipped recently. He faces challenging bowlers in this crucial encounter.

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IPL 2026 Qualification explained: KKR’s big win over GT shakes up playoff race, impacts CSK and RR’s top 4 chances

Kolkata Knight Riders boosted their IPL playoff aspirations with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans, thanks to stellar batting from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. This victory, however, puts pressure on teams like Chennai Super Kings, whose playoff fate now hinges on other crucial match outcomes, including the PBKS vs…

The Economic Times

KKR vs GT Pitch Report, IPL 2026: Check Eden Gardens conditions, Kolkata weather update, squads details

GT vs KKR Pitch Weather Report: Gujarat Titans, on a five-match winning streak, meet Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. GT leads the points table, aiming for a top-two finish. KKR, defending champions, need wins to keep playoff hopes alive after a mixed season. The Eden Gardens pitch is expected…

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Kuldip Yadav and Richard Gleeson change IPL teams, CSK buys leg spinner for Rs 30L, RCB shells out Rs 1.6 cr for pacer

Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured replacements for injured pacers Khaleel Ahmed and Nuwan Thushara. CSK signed Kuldip Yadav for ₹30 lakh, while RCB brought in English bowler Richard Gleeson for ₹1.6 crore. Thushara also withdrew his legal case against Sri Lanka Cricket, citing the tournament's progression.

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IPL 2026: Can inconsistent KKR pull off a miracle to stay alive against GT?

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans in a must-win IPL encounter. KKR, battling inconsistency, aim to revive their campaign at home. Gujarat Titans, on a winning streak, are chasing a top-two finish. Key players like Varun Chakravarthy's potential return for KKR and Sai Sudharsan's form for GT will…

The Economic Times

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli has silenced doubters with century: Sunil Gavaskar

Virat Kohli delivered a masterclass with an unbeaten century against Kolkata Knight Riders. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded Kohli's performance, highlighting his ability to chase targets. Kohli silenced critics and proved his enduring skill in the IPL.

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IPL 2026: When you drop Kohli in a chase, it becomes difficult, says KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar

Virat Kohli's dropped catch proved expensive for Kolkata Knight Riders. He went on to score an unbeaten century, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win. KKR coach Abhishek Nayar acknowledged the costly mistake. He also cited the absence of Varun Chakravarthy as a factor. RCB's Devdutt Padikkal praised Kohli's…

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Yesterday IPL Match RCB vs KKR: Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 powers Royal Challengers Bengaluru to six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL Match yesterday: Virat Kohli's vintage 105* powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. The win propelled RCB back to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while KKR's playoff hopes took a hit. Kohli also became the first Indian to reach…

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Masterful Kohli leads Bengaluru into IPL playoffs

The peerless Virat Kohli has steered IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the table again with his ninth league hundred.

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Virat Kohli’s 9th IPL ton powers RCB to six-wicket win over KKR, top of points table

Virat Kohli scored his ninth IPL century. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by six wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders. This victory moved RCB to the top of the IPL points table. Kohli's innings was crucial for the chase. He holds the record for most IPL centuries. The win highlights RCB's strong…

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Sir Alastair Cook wants Jacob Bethell to return from IPL to play county cricket

Bethell’s brilliant century in the final Test at Sydney was a belated high point of England’s woeful Ashes tour.

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'Worth his weight in gold': Aussie keeps shining in IPL

Josh Hazlewood has been hailed for yet another matchwinning display, as he helped bowl champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru back to the top of the IPL.

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Tim David Fined for Disobeying Umpire in RCB vs MI IPL 2026 Clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

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Genius at work: Aussie David admires Kohli IPL mastery

Tim David has done a finishing job for champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru but only as a quiet assistant to masterly Virat Kohli in an emotional IPL opener.

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How to watch IPL 2026 live streams online from anywhere: Preview, Teams, Schedule

All the ways to watch IPL 2026 live streams online and from anywhere as the world's best T20 players travel to India for the Indian Premier League.

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