IPL 2026: Heavily criticised for both his on-field and off-field decisions, Riyan Parag battled injury to lead Rajasthan Royals into the playoffs. Now, he has the chance to match Shane Warne's legacy by becoming the first RR captain since 2008 to lift the IPL trophy and deliver Rajasthan's second title in franchise history.
LSG vs PBKS, Preview: Punjab Kings head into a must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, hoping to stop a six-match losing streak that has pushed their playoff hopes to the brink. While PBKS still have an outside chance of qualifying, LSG, already out of contention, will look to end their season on a high note at home.
IPL 2026, RCB vs KKR: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's superb IPL season has naturally revived India comeback talk, but the veteran pacer is right to stay away from the noise and focus on bowling well, staying fit and enjoying his cricket without added pressure.
IPL 2026, DC vs KKR Preview: Home has turned into anything but a safe haven for a struggling Delhi Capitals side, which heads into Friday's must-win clash against Kolkata Knight Riders with its IPL 2026 campaign hanging by a thread.
IPL 2026, MI vs CSK: Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings face off in IPL 2026's first El Clasico on Thursday, but this time the contest carries a different edge, with both five-time champions still searching for consistency. The spotlight, as ever, is on MS Dhoni, who is on the verge of a return after a calf strain, while Rohit Sharma is also pushing to come back from a hamstring injury.
IPL 2026: Hyderabad braces for another run-fest as Sunrisers Hyderabad look to turn home advantage into points against Delhi Capitals in a mid-table IPL clash on Tuesday. With little separating the two sides on the table, it is their contrasting top-order approaches that stand out this season.
IPL 2026, GT vs MI: Tilak Varma turned an evening that seemed to be slipping away into one to remember, as Mumbai Indians snapped their losing streak with a crushing 99-run win over Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.
After a string of low-key outings, Sanju Samson returned to form in emphatic fashion, smashing a superb hundred as Chennai Super Kings, backed by a sharp effort from their bowlers, outclassed Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Saturday.
IPL 2026, DC vs GT: In a contest that swung both ways till the very end, David Miller looked set to take Delhi Capitals home after doing the heavy lifting, only for a momentary lapse to undo all his work, as Gujarat Titans edged out a win by the narrowest of margins to get off the mark on Wednesday.
IPL 2026, DC vs MI: By following a blueprint built on discipline and clarity, one perfected by Josh Hazlewood, Mukesh Kumar is finding his rhythm again and delivering the goods for Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2026, DC vs MI: Sameer Rizvi backed up his Lucknow masterclass with a masterful 90 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to help Delhi Capitals make it two out of two. The home team chased 163 with ease, sealing a comprehensive six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians with two overs to spare.
IPL 2026, KKR vs SRH: Kolkata Knight Riders' chase unraveled after a pair of costly misjudgments, as lapses in running between the wickets brought about their undoing with Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi falling to avoidable run-outs that stalled the innings and handed the game firmly to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals preview: Among the three teams still chasing a first IPL title, Delhi Capitals appear better equipped than ever, with a well-rounded squad that blends international experience and domestic depth. Yet, their familiar struggles with inconsistency and injuries could once again define how far they go.
IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT: Australia's Cooper Connolly marked his IPL debut with a decisive 44-ball 72 as PBKS held their nerve to seal a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026's first thriller.
IPL 2026, RR vs CSK: Rajasthan Royals kickstarted their campaign with a statement win as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed up a clinical bowling effort with a ferocious 52 in an eight-wicket thrashing of Chennai Super Kings.
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians rode on a vintage Rohit Sharma knock and a commanding display from Ryan Rickelton to register a dominant six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders and end a 13-year wait for a winning start to their IPL campaign.
IPL 2026 arrives with ten Indian captains, fresh narratives, and a league in transition, but amid the churn, familiar questions endure. As teams reshape identities and chase glory, the spotlight still lingers on the old guard, and on whether this season marks the final chapter for one of the game's greatest icons.
T20 World Cup final: No men's team had successfully defended the T20 World Cup before this. India are now the only side to win three T20 World Cup titles, defend the trophy, and lift it on home soil. With achievements that no other team in the format can match, are India now staking its claim as the greatest T20I side ever?
T20 World Cup Final: Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup has turned into a redemption story, his resurgence mirroring India's run to the final. After two match-winning knocks, one last chapter awaits in Ahmedabad, where he stands one innings away from helping India defend their title.
T20 World Cup: With Varun Chakravarthy short of confidence and leaking runs, Jasprit Bumrah had to shoulder much of the responsibility. India may need to turn to Kuldeep Yadav in the final if they want to defend their title against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
