Nitish Rana’s overturned LBW decision (DC vs GT) DC’s No. 3 batter Rana was given out leg before while trying to paddle sweep GT’s Rashid Khan in the 10th over, when the score was 97-1. Rana, who completed a single in the meantime, took a review and it was found that he got a slight edge off the bat, leading to the decision being overturned. However, as per the rules, since the ball is declared dead as soon as the batsman is given out, Rana’s single didn’t count. Eventually, DC lost the match by just a solitary run. Had Rana’s run been counted, the result could’ve been in favour of DC. Digvesh Rathi’s catch to dismiss Finn Allen (KKR vs LSG) Finn Allen KKR opener Allen, when on nine, was caught just right at the third man fence by LSG’s Digvesh Singh Rathi off Prince Yadav in the second over of the first innings, with the score reading 15-0. However, replays showed that Rathi’s boot had disturbed the boundary line cushion, also known as Toblerones as their shape resembles that of the famous Swiss chocolate. However, the umpire gave the batsman out without checking too many camera angles to get a confirmation. LSG won the match off the last ball. Had Allen been not out, KKR would’ve not only had an extra batsman, but also six more runs, which could’ve changed the outcome of the match.
11 April,2026 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Karan ShankarKKR’s Rovman Powell hailed LSG’s Mukul Choudhary for his unbeaten 54 off 27 balls that gave the Knights a tough defeat. “You want to make Eden Gardens your fortress, it’s your home with your fans behind you. It always feels good at home, but credit to the youngster [Mukul], he batted really well,” Powell said at the post-match media interaction, referring to KKR’s four-match winless run, despite playing three at home. Finn Allen’s (9) top-edge was caught by Digvesh Rathi at deep third man, with replays suggesting his toes may have touched the boundary rope. “Definitely [more angles should have been looked at]. We talked about that when he came off. We thought we had seen in the IPL that the umpires have gone upstairs for lesser things, and that are not as close as that,” he said. 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
11 April,2026 11:11 AM IST | Kolkata | PTIThe IPL has thrown up some breathtaking batting performances over the years, each embodying that fearless approach the format encourages. On Thursday night, under the glare of the Eden Gardens floodlights, 21-year-old Mukul Choudhary joined the club with an unbeaten 27-ball 54, helping Lucknow Super Giants snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Kolkata Knight Riders’s 181-4 was overwhelmed off the final delivery. Mukul’s innings, which included two boundaries and seven sixes, the last a stunning hit over cover with seven needed off two, was remarkable for more reasons than one — not least the calm and collected approach of a ‘novice’. “Even a couple of years ago, I used to be in a hurry, but now I try to play as long as possible. In the last match [against Sunrisers Hyderabad], I was not connecting well and Rishabh bhai [Pant] told me not to invite pressure by overthinking; just watch the ball and hit it,” explained the Rajasthan batter, who is in his first IPL season and was playing only his second match under lights. Rishabh Pant With the big guns back in the dugout, No. 7 Mukul added 54 in 24 with Avesh Khan for the unfinished eighth wicket, the latter contributing just one of three deliveries with Mukul turning down several singles to keep the strike. “My self-belief has been boosted by the trust everyone shows in my abilities. I wasn’t thinking whether we’ll win or lose; I simply believed that if the situation [in the end] was such that we could win, then I would win it for the team,” said Mukul, who was picked [for R2.6 crore] on the ‘insistence’ of video analyst Shrinivas and has immediately impressed head coach Justin Langer. “The way Mukul talks about the game makes it feel like he’s played 300 matches already. He’s got power, he’s a great athlete, and he’s got grace. That’s a pretty good combination,” coach Langer said during a post-match discussion. A finisher, Mukul isn’t cowered by pressure. “There’s pressure because it’s my first season. There was pressure in practice matches too because you want to be in the playing XI. Also, you want to do well in domestic matches to get this opportunity. Pressure is always there, but it also gives an opportunity to make a name for yourself,” he said. 54*No of runs added by Mukul Choudhary and Avesh Khan — the highest stand for the eighth wicket or lower in a successful run chase in the IPL
11 April,2026 11:09 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup ChatterjeeThe seasoned opening duo of Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be under immense pressure to perform as Chennai Super Kings extend search for their first win of the season against Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Saturday. With three losses at three different venues, CSK have begun the season on an uninspiring note. The absence of Dewald Brevis has also impacted the balance of the side. The explosive South African batter is expected to return from injury against Delhi Capitals. However, there is no clarity over the return of MS Dhoni, who is nursing a calf strain. The opening pair of Samson and Gaikwad needs to come good before things go out of reach for CSK. 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
11 April,2026 11:04 AM IST | Chennai | PTIFormer India captain and legendary spinner Anil Kumble has no doubt that teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, is on the radar of the national selectors. However, he has cautioned against rushing the attacking left-hander into the senior India team. Before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals match on Friday, RR opener Sooryavanshi, had played 10 IPL games, hammering 374 runs at a strike rate of 218.71, including one century and a couple of half-centuries. He also smashed world-class Mumbai Indians pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, scoring a 14-ball 39 (1x4, 5x6) at Guwahati last Tuesday. Anil Kumble during an event at CCI on Friday. PIC/ASHISH RAJE Kumble is convinced Sooryavanshi will play for India sooner rather than later. “Every player has his own journey. Some of these start at 15, some start at 28. For Vaibhav, it could be sometime this year, it could be next year, or maybe a couple of years later. But I’m sure, the way he’s batting, he will be someone the [national] selectors will be watching closely,” Kumble said during a Barclays event at the Cricket Club of India on Friday. Kumble, who claimed 619 Test scalps and 337 ODI dismissals, recalled another Indian prodigy. “Sachin Tendulkar, when he came into the scene, every time he walked out as a 14-year-old or a 15-year-old, he was scoring hundreds. I’m sure, Vaibhav is certainly doing all the right things. At this point, it’s a bit of pressure on a young lad to say, ‘look, I want you to play for India in two months.’ It may happen or may not, but he’s having a wonderful time. Even 10 years later, he will still be 25. That’s the best part about someone, who is doing so well at 15,” added Kumble.
11 April,2026 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureIndia women’s cricketer Shreyanka Patil shared a sweet message with her friend and teammate Arundhati Reddy on the occasion of the latter’s 29th birthday. Posting a series of pictures of the duo, Patil captioned the post: “It’s the one day of the year where I have to be sweet to you, so just want to remind you how beautiful a person you are. You’re always there when I need you.” 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
11 April,2026 10:54 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesFormer West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has his hands full as Mumbai Indians’s batting coach, but he still found time to wish wife Jenna on her 39th birthday. “As we celebrate your birthday, the one constant has been your selflessness of sacrifice for us as a family, that I/we appreciate greatly,” read the caption on Pollard’s recent Instagram post that featured a series of pictures of Jenna along with himself. 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
11 April,2026 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | AgenciesWith cameras beaming India’s top cricketers to millions of viewers across the globe, their numerous sponsor logos on clothing and equipment notwithstanding, it seems a part of their body has also turned into a precious showcase spot — their wrists. And this is the reason why sporting some luxury timepieces on the cricket field is all the rage at the moment among India’s star cricketers. Rohit Sharma and his Audemars Piguet Royal Gold watch. Pic/Rohit’s Instagram Leading the trend is India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who has been seen wearing two high-end watches in recent matches. He sported the Richard Mille RM 35-02 Baby Blue (approx Rs 3.9cr) and the Richard Mille RM Alexis Pinturault White Carbon (approx Rs 3.62cr). Suryakumar Yadav and his Patek Philippe Nautilus Brown Gold watch. Pic/Yadav’s Instagram India’s T20 World Cup-winning captains Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav aren’t far behind. While Rohit wore an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (approx R5.2cr) when he posed with the 2024 trophy, Suryakumar wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus Brown Gold (approx Rs 1.8 cr) while he held the 2026 trophy.
11 April,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentVaibhav Sooryavanshi bashed RCB for 78 runs in 26 balls to give RR a fast start against the visitors. Chasing 202, the 15-year-old started off with a bang to give RR a fast start along with his opening partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sooryavanshi hit 8 fours and smashed 7 sixes in his innings. The southpaw has started the season with a bang for his team, scoring runs in all the matches so far.Jasiwal was dismissed for 13 in 8 balls after a returning Josh Hazlewood took his wicket. Dhruv Jurel and Sooryavanshi stitched a partnership to put RR in a stable position at the end of the power play. Earlier, Virat Kohli was the star of RCB's batting in the power play as he scored 32 off just 16 balls. However, the Indian star was dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi. Kohli's wicket started a free fall for RCB as they lost 5 wickets by the end of 10 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar scored 63 runs in 40 balls to take RCB to 201 runs at the end of 20 overs. Romario Shepherd scored 22 runs in 11 balls to support him.For RR, Archer was the star as he took 2/33 from his 3 overs. Bishnoi was back among wickets too as he took 2/32 in just 2 overs. Brijesh Sharma took 2/37 in his four overs. Playing XI for both teams: Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood
10 April,2026 11:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant on Thursday heaped praise on Mukul Choudhary for taking the side over the line with his breath-taking unbeaten knock in the IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders, describing it as a fantastic effort. Chasing 182, LSG were in big trouble at 104 for 5 in 12.5 overs when Mukul came on to the crease. He showed his batting prowess, remaining unbeaten on 54 off 27 balls with the help of two fours and seven sixes to help his side register a three-wicket win in a last ball thriller. "I do not have words to describe but what a fantastic effort (from Mukul). One thing I made sure is that personally, that trust and when you believe in someone, a player can do wonders. The character, with each and every match like this, it shows something is building. We don't want to talk much about it but something is cooking inside," Pant said at the post match presentation. Pant also lauded Ayush Badoni for his crucial 34-ball 54-run knock in the middle. "He (Badoni) is now a senior pro in our team. That is the role we have given him. In a situation like him, when we talk about Badoni, these are the kind (of contributions) you want to see from Badoni." KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane said the defeat against LSG was a tough one to swallow, but credited Mukul Choudhary's defining unbeaten knock. "Tough one to take but really proud of the boys for the way we played. Mukul's knock was defining. The execution here and there can happen in the last two overs but credit to Mukul for that partnership. "For them it was nothing to lose, 2 overs 30 runs so it was all about swinging hard every ball. Couple of balls were good balls but he batted brilliantly," Rahane said. "When you lose a game it's easy to know what we could have done better. 180 odd on this wicket wasn't easy. Let's give credit to the batter for the way he batted. Intention was to keep Avesh on strike. We had to field five fielders up and it's tough on the bowlers," he added. 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
10 April,2026 10:34 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIRoyal Challengers Bengaluru recovered from a tough start to put 201 runs on board at the halfway mark of the match. Captain Rajat Patidar was the star with the bat as he scored 63 runs in 40 balls to recover the RCB innings. Phil Salt was dismissed for a first-ball duck by Jofra Archer, who was on the mark from the first ball. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal built a partnership together before Padikkal was dismissed for 14. Virat Kohli was the star of RCB's batting in the powerplay as he scored 32 off just 16 balls. However, the Indian star was dismissed by Ravi Bishnoi. Kohli's wicket started a free fall for RCB as they lost 5 wickets by the end of 10 overs. Captain Rajat Patidar scored 63 runs in 40 balls to take RCB to 201 runs at the end of 20 overs. Romario Shepherd scored 22 runs in 11 balls to support him. For RR, Archer was the star as he took 2/33 from his 3 overs. Bishnoi was back among wickets too as he took 2/32 in just 2 overs. Brijesh Sharma took 2/37 in his four overs. Having won the toss, RR decided to bowl first. "We're going to be bowling. It was supposed to be a dry wicket, but it has been raining for the last couple of days and it rained a bit today as well. So there's going to be a little moisture. We're trying to extract it, but it seems like a really good wicket. Feels great. I think we've been very clinical before the start of the tournament. My message to the team was that we want to be a really pure team that plays really strategic cricket, really smart cricket. So hopefully we keep on assessing and adapting as we have been in the first three games and hopefully come up with really good points." Riyan Parag said. Playing XI for both teams: Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood
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