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IPL 2026: KKR vs PBKS; Rain interrupts play in Kolkata

The rain has stopped play in Kolkata during the Kolkata Knight Riders' match against the Punjab Kings. The hosts were reeling at 25 for the loss of 2 wickets after 3.4 overs when rain halted the play.Finn Allen and Cameron Green both departed early for KKR. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane are still at the crease.Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first. The KKR skipper made two changes to the team, with both Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine injured for this game.'We are going to bat first. Looks like a good wicket, a little bit of the drier side, but it's a very good wicket and slightly less covering of grass as well. It's all about having that belief and confidence. It's about winning those small moments. We are confident. Two changes, forced. Varun Chakaravarthy got injured taking the catch in the last game, and Narine isn't playing. Powell and Saini are in." Ajinkya Rahane said.PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer was happy to bowl first with cloudy skies aroundnd. The Indian star batter was pleased with his team's unbeaten start to the season so far and hoped that it would continue."I was supposed to bowl as well. So kind of happy with the decision he took. Our (Shreyas and Ponting) chemistry blossomed from our Delhi Capitals days. He gives freedom to all the youngsters, and he is an inspiration himself. Same team for us." Iyer said.PBKS have started the season well with two wins in the first two matches. Meanwhile, KKR have lost both of their opening fixtures so far. PBKS will start as the favourites to make it three wins out of three after a brilliant start to the season. Confirmed Playing XI for both teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik TyagiPunjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Updates to follow

06 April,2026 08:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic: BCCI)

IPL 2026: KKR win toss, elect to bat first against PBKS

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat first against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The two teams are facing off at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. PBKS started the season well with two wins in the first two matches. Meanwhile, KKR have lost both of their opening fixtures so far. After winning the toss, Ajinkya Rahane elected to bat first. The KKR skipper made two changes to the team, with both Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine injured for this game. "We are going to bat first. Looks like a good wicket, a little bit on the drier side, but it's a very good wicket and with slightly less covering of grass as well. It's all about having that belief and confidence. It's about winning those small moments. We are confident. Two changes, forced. Varun Chakaravarthy got injured taking the catch in the last game, and Narine isn't playing. Powell and Saini are in," Ajinkya Rahane said. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer was happy to bowl first with cloudy skies around. The Indian star batter was pleased with his team's unbeaten start to the season so far and hoped that it would continue. "I was supposed to bowl as well. So, kind of happy with the decision he took. Our (Shreyas and Ponting) chemistry blossomed from our Delhi Capitals days. He gives freedom to all the youngsters, and he is an inspiration himself. Same team for us," Iyer said. KKR are still looking for their first win of the season after two defeats in a row. PBKS will start as the favourites to make it three wins out of three after a brilliant start to the season. KKR's former skipper Shreyas Iyer, now in Punjab’s red, will be keen to make an impact against his former team. Confirmed Playing XI for both teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik TyagiPunjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

06 April,2026 07:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KKR mural (Pic: ANI)

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders unveil fan mural in South Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled a new mural at Rash Behari Avenue in South Kolkata to celebrate the team's deep-rooted bond with its fans.A statement from KKR claims that the painting was inspired by the "Prothom Bhalobasha KKR" campaign, which centres the team's relationship with the city around the feeling of first love. In a potent visual story, it unites KKR's identity, its players, and the steadfast voice of its followers.The renowned motto "Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo" is accompanied by strong, stylised images of players in KKR's trademark purple and gold, signifying the team's and the city's fighting spirit.The mural's central Bengali line, "prthm bhaalobaasaa KKR" (Prothom Bhalobasha KKR), which translates to "KKR is the first love," gives the piece a poignant, intensely intimate quality. The statement captures the essence of the campaign and reflects the team's unmatched status in the hearts of its supporters.The work aims to connect with the essence of the city by fusing strong cultural elements with modern street art aesthetics. The mural is more than just a striking sight; it is a public manifestation of fandom that embodies pride, passion, and a sense of community.The painting, which is positioned strategically on Rash Behari Avenue, enables spectators and fans to interact with it, transforming a common urban area into a symbol of athletic passion. The KKR community's voice is further amplified by encouraging supporters to come, engage with the artwork, and share their moments.This initiative is part of KKR's ongoing effort to bring fans closer to the team, extending the matchday experience beyond the stadium and into the everyday life of the city. By embedding its presence in Kolkata's streets, KKR continues to celebrate the people who form the heartbeat of the franchise. Slow start for KKR in IPL 2026 KKR have suffered two losses in their opening two matches of IPL 2026. The Kolkata-based franchise started the season off with an opening day loss to the Mumbai Indians, which was followed by a loss against SRH at the Eden Gardens.KKR are currently ninth in the table with zero points and an NRR of -1.96.(With ANI Input)

06 April,2026 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kyle Jamieson (Pic: Delhi Capitals)

'We'll have a look at Shubman...': Jamieson on facing Gill ahead of GT's clash

The Delhi Capitals (DC) have begun their IPL 2026 campaign on a positive note, winning both their matches so far. The Capitals are now gearing up to lock horns with the Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday, April 8, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. GT's skipper Shubman Gill missed out on the team's previous clash due to muscle spasms. However, he is expected to feature against DC. In an exclusive interview with mid-day.com, Delhi's Kyle Jamieson revealed the team's strategy against Shubman Gill, saying they develop plans for every player and every team, but will specifically look for any chinks in Gill’s game during the match. "We haven't quite got to that [planning] yet. We've just got two training sessions in the next couple of days, and then we'll go. So yeah, I'm sure like we do for every player and for every team, we come up with our little plans and ways we want to operate. But we've also been very clear this season that we want to look at ourselves and what our strengths are and how we want to operate. You play pretty much, every team you play has got world-class players from one down to what feels like eight, nine, 10," he said. "So, yeah, you kind of just got to look within a little bit more, I think, in this tournament with just so many world-class players and focus on what our game plan is. But, yeah, I'm sure we'll have a look at Shubman and see if we can find any sort of chinks in that armour," added the pacer. Earlier in both matches, one name that emerged for all the praise is Sameer Rizvi. Coming in as an Impact Player, Rizvi delivered match-winning knocks in both games. The Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer scored an unbeaten 70 off 47 deliveries against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), including five boundaries and four sixes. In the second match against the Mumbai Indians (MI), he smashed 90 runs off 51 balls, hitting seven boundaries and seven sixes. When asked whether, as a senior bowler, Jamieson shares any tips with the right-handed batsman on how to handle a bowler's attack or an unplayable delivery, the pacer said he can only assist him by bowling a variety of balls during net sessions. "So, obviously, the batters go through game plans for what each player does. I think obviously with every player, if you see a window where you can offer some advice and help that might help someone on the field or move their game forward, you're always trying to be forthcoming. But he's in a pretty good place at the moment," said the Auckland-born cricketer on Rizvi. "So I think my [role] just comes from bowling into the nets and trying to offer him some variety to help him problem solve. But no, he's going good. He doesn't need too much help from me at the moment, I think," concluded the 31-year-old cricketer. IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals' net run rate (NRR) and points Having secured two wins in as many matches, DC are placed in the third position with a net run rate (NRR) of +1.170 and four points.

06 April,2026 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay Shivalkar
Ravichandran Ashwin (Pic: File Pic)

Amid ongoing IPL 2026, Ashwin reveals why he retired from cash-rich league

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is underway, one of the most established spinners in world cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin, revealed why he drew curtains on his career in the league. Speaking on his YouTube channel, 'Ash Ki Baat', the former cricketer revealed that it was mentally disturbing and very painful for him, following which he announced his retirement from the cash-rich league. "I recently spent a disappointing season with CSK, it was a disappointing season for me personally. Honestly, in my mind, I could have played more, but I quit because emotionally, I just did not have the bandwidth to play while managing everything else," he said. "I don't want to go there, it's mentally disturbing. It was very painful for me. I don't want to go there. I discussed a little, then I said, I started in Chennai, I am finishing in my hometown, it's fine. I decided to retire as it saved them the trouble of having to decide whether to retain me or release me. They also saved Rs 10 crore purse with me going," added Ashwin. He represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for most of his career in the league. In the ongoing edition, Chennai suffered its third consecutive loss. Recently, the Super Kings suffered a loss by 43 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With this, they are placed in the 10th position on the points table with a net run rate (NRR) of -2.517. On the back of three consecutive losses, CSK will now gear up to lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 11 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Full Squads Chennai Super Kings: 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. Delhi Capitals: 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)

06 April,2026 04:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Devdutt Padikkal (Pic: File Pic)

Padikkal earns praise from RCB batting coach Karthik after half-century vs CSK

In the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious by 43 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. During the match, RCB's Devdutt Padikkal delivered a knock of 50 runs off just 29 deliveries, which also included five boundaries and two maximums. Speaking about his knock, RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik explained how the left-handed batsman played considering the conditions of the wicket. "The first thing that stands out is his determination. On a pitch like this, when runs don’t come easily at the start, many batters try to force a big shot and end up giving their wicket away. Devdutt showed great courage to stay patient when the going was tough. Once he got that first boundary, you could see him switch gears. He’s playing proper cricketing shots and hitting the ball with distance," he said on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’. He also said that if Padikkal continues to bat in the same way, then it will be difficult to keep him out of India's national team. "If he continues batting like this, it will be difficult to keep him out of the Indian team for long. He has scored heavily in domestic cricket and we know he’s a quality player. What’s also impressive is the way he’s stepping up as a leader in the Karnataka dressing room. Even at 25, he contributes with his ideas and leadership, and that’s great to see," said Karthik. With two back-to-back victories, RCB is all set to face Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 10 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati. IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals: Full Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 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. Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma.

06 April,2026 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma (Pic: X/@PTI_News)

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma visit to Kamakhya Temple ahead of RR clash

In the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, the Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a loss by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. So far in the tournament, the "Paltan" has played two matches and secured a victory in one match. On the back of one victory and one loss, the "Men in Blue and Gold" are all set to lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 7 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati. Ahead of the match, MI stalwart Rohit Sharma, along with fellow teammate Tilak Varma, visited the Kamakhya Temple to seek blessings. VIDEO | Assam: Star cricketer Rohit Sharma, along with Team India cricketer Tilak Varma, visits the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of their clash against RR.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/Hg2C0W4HDP — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 6, 2026 On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals (RR) under the leadership of newly appointed captain Riyan Parag have managed to secure two wins in as many matches. With two wins, the Royals are placed in second spot on the points table, whereas the "Paltan" has slipped to the sixth position. Ahead of the match, the match-up between RR's swashbuckling opening batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and MI's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be one to watch out for in Guwahati. Also, Mumbai's skipper Hardik Pandya is falling short of 66 runs to complete 2000 runs for the franchise. IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals: Full Squads Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar, Raghu Sharma. Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi and Sandeep Sharma. (With PTI Inputs)

06 April,2026 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Riyan Parag (Pic: File Pic)

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals appoint Riyan Parag as new captain

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have named Riyan Parag as their new captain. The development came after the veteran batsman Sanju Samson's trade to Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Samson was traded in exchange for two all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. In the previous edition of the cash-rich league, Samson missed out on eight matches due to injuries. In his absence, Parag was named as the stand-in captain and under his leadership, the team managed to secure two matches. The official social media handle of the Rajasthan-based franchise shared a post on its official social media handle. Royals fam, it’s time to get behind your new Captain! 💪💗 pic.twitter.com/OjodsT0fu5 — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 13, 2026 So far, Parag has played all seven seasons for RR. The 2024 edition was his best in terms of his run tally as he slammed 573, which he made at an average of 52.09, while striking at 149.21. Overall, he has played 84 matches for RR, scoring 1566 runs and taking 7 wickets. In the previous season, Parag also became the youngest captain to lead RR and was the fifth-youngest in the history of the Indian Premier League. Steve Smith was 24 years old when he led the Royals for the first time. Samson is the most successful skipper for RR in terms of winning matches. He led RR in 67 matches, winning 33 and losing 32. In 2024, he went past Shane Warne's record of leading the Royals in the most matches. Samson was also the only Royals' captain to have led the team into two playoffs in the IPL. In IPL 2022, Sanju steered Rajasthan Royals to their first final since 2008. The team finished second in the table with nine wins out of 14, but fell short in the summit clash against the Gujarat Titans. The Royals reached the playoffs for the second time under Samson in IPL 2024, finishing third in the points table with 17 points. (With ANI Inputs)

06 April,2026 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh, Kapil Dev (Pic: File Pic)

Yuvraj Singh apologises to MS Dhoni, Kapil Dev on behalf of his father Yograj

Legendary Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is one of the most renowned cricketers across the globe. During a podcast with 'Sports Tak', the former cricketer to Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kapil Dev about the comments passed on them by his father, Yograj. "I would like to apologise to Kapil and MS Dhoni about the comments because Kapil paaji has been a great player for India. What kind of relationship they (Yograj and Kapil) had, I don't know, I wasn't even born," he said. Speaking specifically about Dhoni, he stated that having shared the dressing room with him, the comments passed by his father are 'not okay'. "And I have played with MS Dhoni and had expectations about my relationship with him. But what dad said about him, I have told him that it's not okay. I told him 'it's not okay because things reflect on me. I have played with him, I would appreciate you not saying these things about him'," said Yuvraj. Earlier, Yograj maintained that Dhoni was the only reason for his son's expulsion from the national mix. Further speaking, the 44-year-old cricketer said he has immense respect for Dhoni and Dev, given their contributions to putting India on the global sports map. "Whatever the reasons, you know what they are. But I would sincerely like to apologise to both of them for the words but they also know that the words are not mine. As cricketers, I have huge respect for them for what they have done for the country," he said. After the World Cup triumph in 2011, Yuvraj battled cancer to come back to cricket before retiring in 2019 when he was not picked for the World Cup that year. Yograj said Dhoni was responsible for "ruining" Yuvraj's career and that he would never forgive the Ranchi man for this. Yuvraj Singh's international career statistics In his celebrated international career, Yuvraj made 40 appearances in Test cricket. He also donned the Indian colours in 304 ODI matches and 58 T20I games. The left-handed batsman concluded his international career with 1900 Test runs, 8701 ODI runs, and 1177 T20I runs for the "Men in Blue". (With PTI Inputs)

06 April,2026 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tim David (Pic: X/@RCBTweets)

RCB's Tim David reflects on his fiery unbeaten 70-run knock against CSK

In the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious by 43 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. During the first essay of the match, RCB's Tim David played a fiery knock of an unbeaten 70 runs off just 25 deliveries. He also smashed three boundaries and eight maximums. For his heroics, the burly cricketer was also named the "Player of the Match". Reflecting on his knock, he was pleased and also enjoyed watching his skipper's towering maximums from the other end. "Obviously very pleased (with his knock). It does not always happen that way. You know, Skipper Rajat was absolutely smoking and I was taking balls off him. So to be able to get us to a score and obviously put a lot of pressure on the opposition, it was super time," he said. Further speaking about batting at different positions, the right-handed batsman said that he does not try to change his approach and also gave special mention to his teammates and management for backing him. "I am lucky. I try I do not change my game too much. I obviously have a period to bat a little bit longer, but I have got the confidence from all the prep I do to try and play the same way and stand, have the backing from my teammates and the support staff. So, you know, that's really valuable and it helps a lot," said David. He also said that it gives a player a lot of confidence, considering that players such as Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd are the next ones to bat after him. "And to get the opportunity to bat, you know, it was probably still a similar amount of balls or maybe a few more than I usually would get, but at a similar stage. And then, we get to get to go out and bat with Jitesh and Sheppy (Romario Shepherd) behind me gives you a lot of confidence," said the 30-year-old cricketer. IPL 2026: Tim David credits Dinesh Karthik for preparations in Indian conditions David then credited Bengaluru's batting coach, Dinesh Karthik, saying that he is an incredibly experienced player in Indian conditions. "It is a lot of the prep we do over here. Very lucky to be able to work with DK. He's obviously an incredibly experienced player in these conditions. And, you know, we are working on lots of different stuff. You still keep your basics that you build your strength around and then you try to improve," he signed off. (With ANI Inputs)

06 April,2026 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
RR’s Tushar Deshpande celebrates their win over GT in Ahmedabad on Saturday. PIC/IPL

IPL 2026: Here's how Tushar Deshpande aced last over against GT

The fast and the furious delivered for the Rajasthan Royals. Among the protagonists in executing the unenviable task of denying the Gujarat Titans 15 runs in the last two overs was Mumbaikar Tushar Deshpande and Jofra Archer. Deshpande, in particular, more than justified his skipper Riyan Parag’s faith in him by firing in four yorkers to defend 11 runs off the last six balls as RR pulled off a six-run win over GT at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium on Saturday night. Deshpande was not even in the starting XI for RR in their opener against Chennai Super Kings. The RR skipper hadn’t pencilled in the Mumbai bowler for the last over. However, he was advised by their batting hero of the day, Dhruv Jurel (75, 42 balls, 5x4, 5x6), to give Archer the 19th over and the final over to Deshpande. GT had done well to fight back thanks to a 45-run eighth-wicket partnership between Rashid Khan (24, 16 balls, 3x4) and Kagiso Rabada (23, 16 balls, 1x4, 2x6). Chasing 211 for victory, GT were given a good start by Sai Sudharsan (73, 44 balls, 9x4, 3x6) and his new opening partner Kumar Kushagra (18), who had replaced injured Shubman Gill. However, their middle order — Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan — imploded. GT’s bowlers had an off day as well, as bowling coach Matthew Hayden put it. “I felt like a lot of our bowlers were just a little bit off their rhythm and their line in particular. Rabada’s figures were a bit more expensive than perhaps what he bowled today [Saturday]. Siraj had an off day too, he was a little bit too short. Rashid actually could have had a couple of more wickets and so too with Rabada,” Hayden said. How Tushar Deshpande restricted GT to just four runs in the last over 19.1: Deshpande starts with a full toss which goes well outside off as Rabada swings and misses. Umpire signals a wide — 1 run (wide) 19.1:  A yorker taken on the full by Rabada, who sits deep in his crease and squeezes it out towards sweeper cover — 1 run 19.2: Another yorker on middle and off-stump. Rashid Khan opens his bat face and digs it out towards deep third for a single — 1 run 19.3: In the blockhole outside off and Rabada can only hit it back to the bowler, who gets his right hand to it but cannot quite prevent the single as the ball rolls away — 1 run 19.4: Yorker again on off-stump. Rashid moves across to scoop it, but misses as the ball goes between his legs to the ’keeper — No run  19.5: A length delivery outside off. Rashid throws the kitchen sink at it, but slices it wide to deep extra cover, where Jofra Archer completes the catch — Wicket  19.6: Finishes in style with a low full toss at the stumps. Ashok Sharma swings hard, but only gets an inside-edge onto the pads as the ball rolls down the pitch — No run

06 April,2026 10:11 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Sunil K Vaidya
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