In the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have reached the score of 123 runs for the loss of four wickets after the completion of 10 overs. Having put to bat first, the explosive duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma opened the innings for SRH. Facing 21 deliveries, Head has smashed 46 runs, hitting six boundaries and three maximums, before being caught by Cameron Green in Kartik Tyagi's. On the other hand, Abhishek fell just two runs short of a half-century, scoring 48 off 21 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes. After the first wicket, skipper Ishan Kishan entered the ground, but departed after scoring only 14 runs in nine balls, including three boundaries. Aniket Verma also failed to make an impact, scoring just one run off four deliveries. Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy are unbeaten at the crease. Kolkata's Blessing Muzarabani managed to pick up two wickets by conceding 20 runs in two overs. Kartik Tyagi and Anukul Roy bagged one wicket each. Vaibhav Arora, Sunil Narine, and Varun Chakaravarthy are yet to claim a wicket. Earlier, after winning the toss, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, "We are going to bowl first. There is always room for improvement but there were a lot of positives. We generally don't see so much of grass, rain around and that's why we wanted to bowl first. Not sure with the dew as there's a breeze going around. It should be good for 40 overs. He (Cam Green) is doing everything he needs to do. He should bowl soon. Going with the same team". On the other hand, SRH's skipper Kishan said, "We would have bowled first. But batting first, we have to see the ball and play accordingly. We have to come up with the best game for us. You have to go out and do the basics right. Only one point I would say is execution, we need to calm even if we are not in a very good situation. We will look to keep it simple in this game. I don't know yet, but he should be ready soon, he makes a big difference, with the bat as well. We have one change - Shivang comes in, keeping the wicket-taking options open, he has bowled well in the nets and we are giving him an opportunity". IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Confirmed Playing XI Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C) (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne.
02 April,2026 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn preparation for the Billie Jean King Cup Group 1-Asia/Oceania round-robin, the Indian women's tennis team has begun a five-day training camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi. The team's main goal is to qualify for the prestigious World Group for the third time.According to an announcement, Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yarnalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, Shrivalli Bhamidipati, Rutuja Bhoosale, and Vaidehee Chaudhari make up the Indian squad. The five-day camp will take place from April 1 to April 5. #WATCH | Delhi: On Billie Jean King Cup, Tennis Player Sahaja Yamalapalli, says, "... I’m really excited to be part of this. We have a strong team again this year, and I’m looking forward to getting started. Playing at home is always special — last year we were in Pune and… pic.twitter.com/KkGVWwmIYZ — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026 Speaking before the event, Sahaja Yamalapalli said that she was excited to be a part of the team and hoped to start off the tournament well."I’m really excited to be part of this. We have a strong team again this year, and I’m looking forward to getting started. Playing at home is always special — last year we were in Pune and Bangalore, and now Delhi is hosting the Billie Jean King Cup. The energy and support from the crowd will be crazy." Sahaja Yamalapalli said. #WATCH | Delhi: On Billie Jean King Cup, Tennis Player Rutuja Bhonsale, says, "... Everyone’s super excited — this is one of the few weeks in the year when all the girls come together, making it a special time for me too. The camp helps us to get used to the conditions for the… pic.twitter.com/CqoYbq6DHd — ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026 Meanwhile, Rutuja Bhonsale too was eager to play in front of the home crowd. She was also excited to work together with fellow professionals after playing individually throughout the year."Everyone’s super excited — this is one of the few weeks in the year when all the girls come together, making it a special time for me too. The camp helps us to get used to the conditions for the girls to come together because we play individually throughout the year." Bhonsale said. The Indian team will look to continue their good form at the Billie Jean King Cup After winning 2-1 over Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and the Republic of Korea in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia & Oceania Group I Qualifiers last year, India will look to gain momentum competing. India will be striving for a top-two result to maintain its World Group aspirations, while New Zealand, Indonesia, and Mongolia are also competing this year.As the squad prepares for the qualifications, performance and making a significant move to make it back to the World Group for the third time remain the team's top priorities. India will try to turn impressive previous results into a historic campaign with momentum and favourable home circumstances.(With ANI Input)
02 April,2026 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane has won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR suffered a loss in their opening match against the Mumbai Indians (MI). Rahane and his men will be eager to register their first victory in the ongoing tournament. On the other hand, the Sunrisers, under the leadership of Kishan, also suffered a defeat in the tournament's opening match. It will be interesting to see if Kishan manages to impress the management by securing a victory tonight in Kolkata. After winning the toss, KKR captain Rahane said, "We are going to bowl first. There is always room for improvement but there were a lot of positives. We generally don't see so much of grass, rain around and that's why we wanted to bowl first. Not sure with the dew as there's a breeze going around. It should be good for 40 overs. He (Cam Green) is doing everything he needs to do. He should bowl soon. Going with the same team". On the other hand, SRH's skipper Ishan Kishan said, "We would have bowled first. But batting first, we have to see the ball and play accordingly. We have to come up with the best game for us. You have to go out and do the basics right. Only one point I would say is execution, we need to calm even if we are not in a very good situation. We will look to keep it simple in this game. I don't know yet, but he should be ready soon, he makes a big difference, with the bat as well. We have one change - Shivang comes in, keeping the wicket-taking options open, he has bowled well in the nets and we are giving him an opportunity". IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Confirmed Playing XI Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C) (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne.
02 April,2026 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYuvraj Singh, a former India all-rounder who won the World Cup, stated on Thursday that cricket players should start playing golf at a young age to manage the stress of their main job.After retiring, Yuvraj became an enthusiastic golfer and was chosen as the second Indian Golf Premier League's brand ambassador."They (cricketers) should play golf along with cricket. I should have played golf earlier, which would have helped me in cricket. Golf actually helps you unwind, take stress out of you," Yuvraj said at the unveiling event of the IGPL. "For example, all foreign cricketers, Australians, Kiwis, English, South Africans, all have been playing golf since they were young kids."Yuvraj said golf is considered an elite sport, but it's a game that is accessible to all through public courses."We see golf as an elite sport, but we want every kid in India to try golf. We are trying to take golf to schools. What I feel is that every child should try every sport. I know cricket is our biggest game, but golf is also an exciting game, which everyone should try. As someone who has represented India, I want to help in other sports as well," he added.Speaking about the IGPL, Yuvraj believed that it would help golf grow in India. The former Indian star added that it will also encourage the Indians kids to pick up the sport at an early age."The league (IGPL) will make this game exciting, make noise about the sport. More kids will pick up the sport, watch it on TV and will get encouraged to play. It will create money in the sport, and help in securing the future of kids, and it is our responsibility." Yuvraj said. IGPL announce squad for ten franchises Ten franchises and fifteen events will be held throughout the year in this year's IGPL, including five international competitions in Mauritius, the Congo, South Africa, and two in Morocco.The IGPL has also been integrated with the professional tour.Thursday's event was also attended by tennis great Leander Paes, who is a co-owner of the Kolkata franchise in the league, and IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy. (With PTI Input)
02 April,2026 06:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow Super Giants (SLG) suffered a loss by six wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow. Batting first in the match, LSG was bowled out for 141 runs. Later, in the second essay of the game, while defending the target of 142 runs, Lucknow's star pacer Mohammed Shami dismissed DC's KL Rahul on the very first ball. The pacer also returned with the figures of one wicket for 28 runs in four overs. Speaking about his performance, former Team India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara said that the ongoing edition is important for Shami. "This season of the IPL is very important for Mohammed Shami and the way he started off the tournament with this performance against DC shows he means business. Yes, his figures read 1 for 28, but it was Shami who played a crucial role in helping his side get off to a strong start in the powerplay. He first got rid of KL Rahul on the very first ball of the run chase and full credit to Shami," he said. The former cricketer then explained how the pacer employed his technique to get rid of Rahul early in the match. "He knew that Rahul loves to play the inside out shot, so he bowled a wide delivery. Rahul played the inside out shot but it went straight into the hands of the deep point fielder. Then, he restricted the run flow by bowling tight lines and did not allow the batters to score runs," said Pujara. Considering all his performances in domestic cricket, Pujara stated that this is just the beginning of Shami's redemption arc. "Shami has been playing domestic cricket across all formats in the last one year and the performances have been good. He is translating his domestic form into the IPL. This performance against Delhi is just the beginning of Mohammed Shami's road to redemption," he said. On the back of one loss, LSG will gear up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 5 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants: Full Squad Mitchell Marsh, Mohammed Shami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Aiden Markram, Avesh Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Himmar Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), Josh Inglis (WK), M Siddharth, Moshin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Singh, Abdul Samad, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Mayank Yadav, M Choudhary (WK), Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi. (With PTI Inputs)
02 April,2026 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt’s been 15 years since India ended its 28-year drought to win the ODI World Cup. That famous night in Mumbai, capped by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's six at a jubilant Wankhede still lives fresh in the minds of Indian cricket fans. Fifteen years on, it remains the greatest Saturday in Indian sporting history.April 2, 2011, remains the ultimate 'Where were you?' moment in Indian sporting history. Thousands flooded Mumbai's streets to celebrate what was then seen as the definitive moment in Indian cricket history. The deafening silence after legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was caught behind early on in the innings was replaced by the explosion of firecrackers in the celebratory Mumbai air just three hours later. Since then, the Indian team has close to ODI World Cup glory but has not been able to take the final step. A semi-final defeat in Australia in 2015 was followed by yet another semi-final loss against New Zealand in 2019. On both occasions, the 'Men in Blue' were in a strong position to book a place in the final, but failed to capitalise on the situation.However, the closest India came to World Cup glory was in 2023 in front of their home fans. After winning 10 games in a row, the Indian juggernaut was halted in the final by Australia. What looked like a certain World Cup triumph ended in tears as India missed an opportunity to replicate their 1983 and 2011 World Cup wins in Ahmedabad.The wait for an ODI World Cup win continues, with the 'Men in Blue' set to get their next chance in South Africa in 2027 —16 years after the iconic night in Mumbai. India dominate white-ball cricket but continue to chase ODI World Cup Since the 2011 triumph, Team India has been one of the best white-ball teams in the world. The ODI World Cup win in Mumbai was followed by the Champions Trophy triumph in 2013. Then, after years of 'so close yet so far' moments, Rohit Sharma led India to a win at the T20 World Cup in 2024, which was followed by another Champions Trophy win in 2025.Suryakumar Yadav then led the Indian team to the T20 World Cup win in India in 2026, making it three ICC trophy wins in three years. However, the one that means the most is still missing from Team India's trophy cabinet since 2011.
02 April,2026 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniIn the ongoing IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have begun their campaign with a scintillating victory by six wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Challengers will now gear up to lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 5 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ahead of the match, batting coach Dinesh Karthik spoke about his role with the Bengaluru-based franchise. "In our team, we have players at very different stages of their careers. All of them are eager to learn, and my role is to understand what each individual needs, while ultimately preparing them for match situations. Where they bat and the challenges they face are very different," he said. The batting coach then explained how he needs to understand the roles of players batting at different positions. "For example, someone like Phil Salt will often deal with the new ball swinging, whereas for someone like Romario Shepherd, swing is rarely a factor at that stage. So, it’s about helping them understand those scenarios, what positions to get into, what to look for and then observing and giving them feedback accordingly. Coaching is as much about understanding the person as it is about the skill," said Karthik. RCB, under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, will look to continue on their winning momentum, whereas CSK, on the back of a defeat, will be eager to register their first victory in the tournament. IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings: Full Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru's squad: Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Krunal Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Venkatesh Iyer, Phil Salt (WK), Rajat Patidar (C), Nuwan Thushara, Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Salam, Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell, Vicky Ostwal, Mangesh Yadav, Suyash Sharma, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal. Chennai Super Kings's squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), MS Dhoni (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Dewald Brevis, Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar.
02 April,2026 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSouth Africa's batsman Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket. Cricket South Africa did not renew his contract for the 2026-27 season. The right-handed batsman was also not a part of the national mix for the previous seven months. Confirming his decision to step away from the game at an international level, he shared a post on his official social media handle. "It is with a proud heart and a profound sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement from international cricket. To wear the Proteas jersey is a feat that demands a level of resilience and dedication that both tests and rewards you in the most incredible way. To have played for my Country has been the greatest honour of my life. This journey has been paved with years of sacrifice, but the privilege of representing South Africa was worth every moment," read his post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rassie van der Dussen (@rassie72) He made his T20I debut on October 9, 2018, and went on to represent South Africa across all three formats. Having donned the South African colours in 71 ODI matches, he scored 2657 runs, including six tons and 17 half-centuries. His best score in the format is 134 runs. He also made his appearance on 57 occasions in the shortest format of the game, and smashed 1406 runs, with the help of 10 half-centuries. His top score in the format is an unbeaten 94 runs. Earlier, he also earned selection for South Africa's 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad and retained his place even when legendary batsman AB de Villiers, who had previously retired, made himself available for the tournament In the traditional format of the game, van der Dussen represented South Africa in 18 matches and managed to score 905 runs. He also has six half-centuries, and his best score in the format is 98 runs. He also stepped into leadership roles, captaining South Africa in a T20I series against the West Indies in May 2024 and again during a tri-series in Zimbabwe in July 2025. (With ANI Inputs)
02 April,2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) began their IPL 2026 campaign on a bitter note. The side suffered a loss by six wickets against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow. During the match, it took everyone by surprise when LSG's captain Rishabh Pant opened the innings along with Mitchell Marsh. However, he was unable to deliver a big knock despite batting at the top of the order. Facing nine balls, he managed to score just seven runs, including a boundary. Speaking about his decision to open the innings, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen questioned whether the 28-year-old cricketer is an opening batsman. "When you look at the strength and depth of LSG's batting, is Rishabh Pant really an opening batter? I think he might have gone a little too far ahead of where he was in the line-up compared to last year," he told JioHotsar. "Last year, he moved down the order, and now suddenly it's, 'I'm going to come up to the top'. I think he just needs to go out and enjoy his cricket," added Pietersen. The former cricketer then feels that Pant is pressurising himself by opening the innings for Lucknow. "Don't force yourself into batting at (number) three, enjoy the luxury of that position. I think he puts himself under tremendous pressure by opening the batting," he said. Later in the run chase of 142 runs, the Capitals successfully scored 145 runs for the loss of four wickets in 17.1 overs. Sameer Rizvi, who came in as an Impact Player for DC, delivered a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 70 runs. Facing just 45 balls, he scored five boundaries and four maximums. On the back of one loss, LSG will gear up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 5 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants: Full Squad Mitchell Marsh, Mohammed Shami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Aiden Markram, Avesh Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Himmar Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Rishabh Pant (C) (WK), Josh Inglis (WK), M Siddharth, Moshin Khan, Ayush Badoni, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Singh, Abdul Samad, Arshin Kulkarni, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Mayank Yadav, M Choudhary (WK), Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi. (With PTI Inputs)
02 April,2026 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a significant step towards reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as a global sporting destination, a strategic initiative was undertaken under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to advance the development of a world-class cricket stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). As part of this initiative, Shri. Ajinkya Naik, President of the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), and Shri Vijay Singhal, Managing Director of CIDCO, engaged in detailed discussions to chart the roadmap for this landmark infrastructure project. The proposed stadium, with a planned seating capacity of 100,000 spectators, is envisioned to be among the largest cricket venues globally. Designed as a state-of-the-art facility, the project aims to set new benchmarks in sporting infrastructure, fan experience, and integrated urban development. Commenting on the development, Shri. Ajinkya Naik, President of MCA stated, “This initiative marks a defining moment for Maharashtra’s sporting ecosystem. A 1 lakh capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will not only elevate Mumbai cricket but also firmly position Maharashtra on the global sporting map. This world-class infrastructure will create unparalleled opportunities for player development, provide critical exposure to emerging talent, and strengthen the cricketing ecosystem across all levels.” This initiative by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra underscores the state’s forward-looking approach to sports-led development and infrastructure innovation. The stadium is expected to serve as a catalyst for sports tourism, attract marquee international events, and enhance the region’s global sporting footprint. Positioned as a flagship project for the state, the development aligns with the broader vision of nurturing future talent, strengthening grassroots cricket, and creating world-class platforms for athletes. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
02 April,2026 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi Capitals (DC) emerged victorious by six wickets at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow. During the match, DC's Impact Player, Sameer Rizvi, played an unbeaten knock of 70 runs off just 47 deliveries. His knock was laced with five boundaries and four maximums. Speaking after the knock, he said that DC's coaches have given him the freedom to play his natural game at number four position. "Coaches told me before that you will play at No.4 position and we will back you. You just play your natural, positive game. Whenever I play for UP or in UPT20 league, I bat at no.4 and if you get to bat at the same position in IPL it gives a lot of confidence. It is a big opportunity for me and they (coaches) are also giving me freedom to play my natural game. So I just make my mindset to grab these opportunities," he said. Shouldering him in the run chase was Tristan Stubbs, who scored an unbeaten 39 runs in 32 balls, including three boundaries and a maximum. He said that Stubbs keeps his plans simple and bats according to the match's situation. "I haven't played many innings in IPL but I will always try to be consistent. I will try to forget this innings and focus on the next match. The intent from the start was to play positive cricket but once we were down four wickets we decided to slow down a bit and take our time, read the wicket because the chase was not that big. I have played 2-3 innings earlier with Stubbs. He keeps it very simple, plays according to situation," said Rizvi. The Capitals will now gear up to lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 4 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals: Full Squad David Miller, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul (WK), Karun Nair, Axar Patel (C), Ben Duckett (WK), Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Kyle Jamieson, Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Pathum Nissanka, Ajay Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel (WK), Vipraj Nigam, Tripurana Vijay, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari. (With PTI Inputs)
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