The Gujarat Titans defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 5 wickets to enter the top 4 of the IPL table. GT's run-chase was led by captain Shubman Gill, who put on a show in Ahmedabad. Gill scored 86 runs in 50 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes and looked back to his best. The Indian Test and ODI skipper attacked the KKR bowlers from the off and dominated against spin in his brilliant innings. For KKR, it was yet another defeat as they remain at the bottom of the IPL table. The Kolkata-based franchise is yet to win a game this season and has struggled for any kind of form. Speaking after the defeat, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said that his team needs to find a way to win matches before it's too late. "It's never easy to talk about the game after losing. I want to talk about the positives. Green's innings was amazing. Gill batted really well. We needed wickets in the powerplay. But Gill and Sudharsan batted well. Green was struggling with cramps, that's the reason he didn't bowl. It's all about in the moment. Just need to enjoy our game and back ourselves. That's what we wanted to do today." Rahane said Cameron Green's 79 in vain as KKR lose again Earlier, the Kolkata Knight Riders managed to score 180 runs at the end of their 20 overs against the Gujarat Titans. KKR started off poorly but finished well, largely due to the brilliant innings from Cameron Green. Ajinkya Rahane departed for zero in the first over, and his dismissal was followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was dismissed for 8 runs in 4 balls. Tim Seifert soon joined the list as he departed for 19 runs in 14 balls. With GT struggling, Green controlled the innings and scored 79 runs in just 55 balls to take the visitors to a competitive total. However, it was not enough to give KKR their first win of the season. For GT, Kagiso Rabada was the star bowler as he finished his four overs with 3/29. Meanwhile Siraj too chipped in with two wickets.
17 April,2026 11:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Gujarat Titans started off strongly while chasing KKR's total of 180 runs. GT openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudarshan both found their rhythm early on to take the hosts to 71/1 at the end of the powerplay. Shubman Gill started off with a bang, scoring 34 runs in just 15 balls. The GT skipper looked in supreme form as he attacked the KKR bowlers from the off. His innings included 4 fours and 2 sixes. Gill was well supported by Sudarshan, who looked in impeccable touch too. The southpaw scored 22 in 16 balls before being dismissed by Sunil Narine. Jos Buttler came in at number 3 and scored 14 runs in 5 balls at the end of the powerplay. The Gujarat Titans still have Washington Sundar and Glen Philips in the dugout, and the Gujarat Titans will be the favourites to win the match. A win would take GT into the top 4 in the table. Earlier, the Kolkata Knight Riders managed to score 180 runs at the end of their 20 overs against the Gujarat Titans. KKR started off poorly but finished well, largely due to the brilliant innings from Cameron Green. Ajinkya Rahane departed for zero in the first over, and his dismissal was followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was dismissed for 8 runs in 4 balls. Tim Seifert soon joined the list as he departed for 19 runs in 14 balls. With GT struggling, Green controlled the innings and scored 79 runs in just 55 balls to take the visitors to a competitive total. For GT, Kagiso Rabada was the star bowler as he finished his four overs with 3/29. Meanwhile Siraj too chipped in with two wickets. KKR are still winless in the IPL this season, while the Gujarat Titans will move into the top 4 with a win tonight. Confirmed playing XI for both teams: Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
17 April,2026 10:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Kolkata Knight Riders managed to score 180 runs at the end of their 20 overs against the Gujarat Titans. KKR started off poorly but finished well, largely due to the brilliant innings from Cameron Green. Ajinkya Rahane departed for zero in the first over, and his dismissal was followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was dismissed for 8 runs in 4 balls. Tim Seifert soon joined the list as he departed for 19 runs in 14 balls. With GT struggling, Green controlled the innings and scored 79 runs in just 55 balls to take the visitors to a competitive total. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR are still winless this season and are stuck at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, GT will move into the top 4 of the table with a win. For GT, Kagiso Rabada was the star bowler as he finished his four overs with 3/29. Meanwhile Siraj too chipped in with two wickets. After winning the toss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane decided to bat first. The Indian batter suggested that his team is just trying to find a way to win games, and batting first will give them the option to bat more freely. "We'll look to bat first. We just want our batters to play freely, with freedom. The kind of tournament we’ve had so far, we’ve tried everything, chasing targets, batting first as well. I thought giving that freedom to the batters and then defending the total would be a good approach. That (batting first is a good option) is what I got to know. Today, we just want to play fearless cricket and stay in the moment. Just one change. Tim Seifert comes in place of Finn Allen." Ajinkya Rahane said. Confirmed playing XI for both teams: Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
17 April,2026 09:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Kolkata Knight Riders were struggling at 80/3 at the halfway stage of the innings against the Gujarat Titans. KKR lost their skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, for a first-ball duck as they found it hard to get going early on in the innings. Rahane departed for zero, and his dismissal was followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was dismissed for 8 runs in 4 balls. Tim Seifert soon joined the list as he departed for 19 runs in 14 balls. For GT, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada were the star bowlers. Siraj picked a wicket while Rabada took 2 wickets to give GT a dream start. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR are still winless this season and are stuck at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, GT will move into the top 4 of the table with a win. After winning the toss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane decided to bat first. The Indian batter suggested that his team is just trying to find a way to win games, and batting first will give them the option to bat more freely. "We'll look to bat first. We just want our batters to play freely, with freedom. The kind of tournament we’ve had so far, we’ve tried everything, chasing targets, batting first as well. I thought giving that freedom to the batters and then defending the total would be a good approach. That (batting first is a good option) is what I got to know. But again, sometimes you don’t have to depend too much on data and stats. It’s all about what you feel as a team and what you strongly want to do. We just want to focus on our strengths, play good cricket. T20 is all about momentum, winning small moments. Today, we just want to play fearless cricket and stay in the moment. Just one change. Tim Seifert comes in place of Finn Allen." Ajinkya Rahane said. Confirmed playing XI for both teams: Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
17 April,2026 08:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAjinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR are still winless this season and are stuck at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, GT will move into the top 4 of the table with a win. After winning the toss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane decided to bat first. The Indian batter suggested that his team is just trying to find a way to win games and batting first will give them the option to bat more freely. "We'll look to bat first. We just want our batters to play freely, with freedom. The kind of tournament we’ve had so far, we’ve tried everything, chasing targets, batting first as well. I thought giving that freedom to the batters and then defending the total would be a good approach. That (batting first is a good option) is what I got to know. But again, sometimes you don’t have to depend too much on data and stats. It’s all about what you feel as a team and what you strongly want to do. We just want to focus on our strengths, play good cricket. T20 is all about momentum, winning small moments. Today, we just want to play fearless cricket and stay in the moment. Just one change. Tim Seifert comes in place of Finn Allen." Ajinkya Rahane said. Shubman Gill was happy to bowl first, considering the dew in the second innings. The Indian skipper will be hoping to take his team into the top 4 with a win. "We wanted to bowl first, to be honest. There might be some dew around. Our batting collapsed in the middle of the last match. It should have been a comfortable chase otherwise. It's all about doing the simple things right. That's what we talk about in team meetings. We are playing with the same team." Gill said. Confirmed playing XI for both teams: Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Tim Seifert, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
17 April,2026 07:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs part of their "Green Initiative," reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will wear their iconic green jerseys when they play Delhi Capitals (DC) at home on Saturday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The jerseys, which are made of recycled materials, remain a representation of the team's ongoing dedication to sustainability. According to a statement from RCB, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is the only T20 team in the world that is carbon neutral. As it strives to become carbon positive, RCB has been integrating sustainability into its operations from the initiative's debut in 2011, with a focused focus on measurement, responsibility, and fan participation. Speaking on the initiative, Rajesh Menon, CEO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, "Achieving carbon-neutral status as a T20 franchise is the result of years of dedicated work. The green jerseys reflect this commitment, and we hope this initiative inspires our fans and stakeholders to embrace more responsible and sustainable practices." Fans encouraged to use public transport A thorough analysis of matchday fan behaviour is a crucial part of RCB's sustainability initiatives. In order to gain a better knowledge of the environmental impact of fan travel, the franchise is conducting surveys around the stadium across all stands to examine commute patterns, ride-sharing use, and carbon emissions per spectator. With match tickets providing access to the Bengaluru Metro, fans are also urged to take public transportation to games. RCB keeps improving its waste management systems at the stadium level by conducting thorough audits and monitoring of segregation procedures. RCB uses some strategies to lower and offset their carbon emissions, such as waste management and segregation at the stadium, the use of renewable energy sources like solar-powered lighting, and other programs like voluntary fan commitments to lessen reliance on traditional resources. Additionally, the franchise maintains a thorough record of its operational footprint, including emissions from team travel, lodging, and energy use. Travel distances and fuel use are analysed, room-night data is used to determine emissions associated to lodging, and diesel generator audits and electricity consumption records are used to verify stadium energy usage. To further improve on-the-ground accountability, matchday sustainability audits will be carried out throughout the season. These initiatives will be combined into a comprehensive sustainability report, followed by an impartial assurance process. (With ANI Input)
17 April,2026 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Mumbai Indians (MI) emerged victorious by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. During the match, MI's wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock delivered an unbeaten knock of 112 runs off just 60 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums. Speaking about the South African, former Team India cricketer Sanjay Bangar said that it came as a surprise for him that the left-handed batsman was not included in the mix for the team's initial matches. "I was a bit surprised to see Quinton de Kock not being utilised more prominently because he’s a proven match-winner. When he gets going, he has the ability to win games on his own, and his record in T20 cricket reflects that," he said on JioHotstar. He also feels that MI's think tank needs to take tough calls to find the right balance. "Mumbai Indians need that kind of impact at the top. It might mean making tough calls, even looking beyond Ryan Rickelton, to get the right balance in the XI. They also need to ensure their overseas combination complements the Indian core, and someone like Will Jacks, when he comes in, could add that extra energy and intent to the line-up," said Bangar. IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings: Match Summary Batting first in the match, the hosts posted a total of 195 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock smashed an unbeaten 112 runs off just 60 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums. Naman Dhir also scored 50 runs in 31 balls, with the help of three boundaries and the same number of maximums. Punjab's Arshdeep Singh returned with the figures of three wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh also chipped in with one wicket each. Later in the second essay of the game, along with Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer accumulated 66 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries and four maximums. With this, the Kings chased the target by scoring 198 runs for the loss of three wickets in 16.3 overs. Mumbai's Impact Player, Allah Ghazanfar, bagged two wickets, and Shardul Thakur also claimed one wicket.
17 April,2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe rising hype of T20 cricket has witnessed exciting tournaments such as the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Pakistan Premier League (PSL) grow to the next level. Amid the rise of the shortest format leagues, several cricket pundits are worried whether the traditional format of the game, Test cricket, will be discontinued due to a lack of interest from players and spectators. Lalit Modi, the man behind the inception of IPL, has proposed an exciting measure to save the longest format of the game. With an aim of saving Test cricket, the former IPL chairman suggested that Test teams should be owned by the IPL franchises. "The only way Test cricket will work, somebody's going to shoot me for saying this. First time I'm saying this. Let the IPL teams own Test cricket teams. You got the youngsters, you got the loyalty factors. You play your country versus country, without doubt, that's premier," he said on The Overlap Podcast. "I'm saying you have it as a world championship that goes around the world every year, you play those without doubt, but also so that it doesn't disappear, you have exhibition matches starting off with it--teams playing test cricket. At least play one in a season between each other just to get their youngsters back into the game. That's going to be like club cricket. You have club cricket in everything. But the primary has to be country versus country," added Modi. He also feels that if the team owners want to build a good and loyal relationship with the players, they need to acquire their services at a young age. "And if you want to build loyalty with the youngsters, you got to catch them young and you've got to give them the experience," he said. Considering the amount of importance Test cricket is given in Australia and England, players from other countries are not able to experience the heat of the format due to a lack of play, Modi stated. "I hope Test cricket survives because I love Test cricket. You look at the generation that is growing up now. Unfortunately, they are not experiencing it anywhere else except in Australia and England. These are the only two countries that are actually keeping the level of Test up because of the Ashes and because of the English season, and you have the advantage of that, but the rest of the world, Test is dying," he said. The former IPL chairman concluded by saying that a Test match should be a four-day game and played in a day-night mode. "Now people think I'm crazy to suggest this, but I care about it, and my suggestion has always been, and since 2007, I've been saying this: Tests should turn into a four-day game, it should be day and night. People don't have the luxury today to go out there and spend four days all day sitting in the sun and drinking beer. I'm sorry. Those were the good old days when you had a single-channel television and the Test was rare and not accessible with media today, available to you on the fly. Every match around the world is available to you," he signed off. (With ANI Inputs)
17 April,2026 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. During the match, PBKS' skipper Shreyas Iyer showcased a spectacular effort to dismiss MI's captain Hardik Pandya. In the 17.2 overs, Marco Jansen bowled a delivery, which was mistimed by Hardik. However, the shot was supposed to land behind the boundary rope, but Shreyas made a terrific effort and grabbed the ball, later passing it to Xavier Bartlett. The visiting team's captain earned abundant praise for the catch. Legendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar also shared a post on his official social media handle. "What made Shreyas Iyer’s catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it. He had to judge the speed of the ball, the height, where the boundary rope was, how close he was to stepping on it, and get his jump absolutely perfect. Then, while still in the air, he caught the ball and released it to a teammate before landing, all the while knowing exactly where that fielder was positioned. To process all of that in a split second takes unbelievable awareness, timing, fitness, and composure. @ShreyasIyer15 got everything spot on. One of the best catches I’ve ever seen live!," read the post's caption. What made Shreyas Iyer’s catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it.He had to judge the speed of the ball, the height, where the boundary rope was, how close he was to stepping on it, and get his jump absolutely perfect.Then, while still in the… — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 17, 2026 IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings: Match Summary Batting first in the match, the hosts posted a total of 195 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock smashed an unbeaten 112 runs off just 60 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums. Naman Dhir also scored 50 runs in 31 balls, with the help of three boundaries and the same number of maximums. Punjab's Arshdeep Singh returned with the figures of three wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh also chipped in with one wicket each. Later in the second essay of the game, along with Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer accumulated 66 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries and four maximums. With this, the Kings chased the target by scoring 198 runs for the loss of three wickets in 16.3 overs. Mumbai's Impact Player, Allah Ghazanfar, bagged two wickets, and Shardul Thakur also claimed one wicket.
17 April,2026 04:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a loss by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This was Mumbai's fourth consecutive loss in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. Following the disappointing result, MI's head coach, Mahela Jayawardene, said that no individual should be blamed for the loss. "I think it's on every one of us when we are not doing well. It's not an individual. It's pretty much on me, everyone who is involved in the management and all that to see how can we be better," he said. Despite suffering consecutive defeats, the head coach feels that the side is playing good cricket. He also said that Mumbai's think tank need to do things better to yield better results. "I know we are playing good cricket. We are not taken out completely, but at the same time the other teams are much better, clinical; obviously the confidence is high as well when they have that kind of start so we just need to control phases that we can control. So I think it's not just on one individual. As a franchise, as a team management, we need to do things better to get into some rhythm and then get a few wins under our belt that will give us that confidence," said Jayawardene. IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings: Match Summary Batting first in the match, the hosts posted a total of 195 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock smashed an unbeaten 112 runs off just 60 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums. Naman Dhir also scored 50 runs in 31 balls, with the help of three boundaries and the same number of maximums. Punjab's Arshdeep Singh returned with the figures of three wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh also chipped in with one wicket each. Later in the second essay of the game, along with Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer accumulated 66 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries and four maximums. With this, the Kings chased the target by scoring 198 runs for the loss of three wickets in 16.3 overs. Mumbai's Impact Player, Allah Ghazanfar, bagged two wickets, and Shardul Thakur also claimed one wicket. (With ANI Inputs)
17 April,2026 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS) emerged victorious by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. During the match, PBKS's wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 80 runs in just 39 balls. He also entertained the crowd by smashing 11 boundaries and two maximums. Following the knock, former Team India cricketer Sanjay Bangar said that the right-handed batsman made the most out of the opportunity that he received after his catch was dropped. "In hindsight, that drop did turn out to be a crucial moment because Prabhsimran Singh made the most of it. Punjab Kings’ top order has been doing the bulk of the scoring, and he brings that aggressive intent which immediately puts bowlers under pressure," he said on JioHotstar. Further speaking, he said that Prabhsimran's ability to score runs all around the ground allows him to maintain his high strike rate. "What stands out is his ability to attack all around the ground. He doesn’t get restricted to one side. Whether it’s through the off side or over the top, he keeps his options open, which allows him to maintain a high strike-rate and keep the pressure on throughout," said Bangar. IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings: Match Summary Batting first in the match, the hosts posted a total of 195 runs for the loss of six wickets in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock smashed an unbeaten 112 runs off just 60 deliveries, laced with eight boundaries and seven maximums. Naman Dhir also scored 50 runs in 31 balls, with the help of three boundaries and the same number of maximums. Punjab's Arshdeep Singh returned with the figures of three wickets for 22 runs in four overs. Marco Jansen and Shashank Singh also chipped in with one wicket each. Later in the second essay of the game, along with Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer accumulated 66 runs off 35 balls, including five boundaries and four maximums. With this, the Kings chased the target by scoring 198 runs for the loss of three wickets in 16.3 overs. Mumbai's Impact Player, Allah Ghazanfar, bagged two wickets, and Shardul Thakur also claimed one wicket.
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