After winning the first match in the ongoing tournament, the defending champions, RCB, will now clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 5 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
During the match, RR's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja delivered a stunning performance with the ball against his former team, Chennai. Having bowled three overs, he conceded 18 runs and claimed two wickets
Following the batting debacle, CSK's batting coach Michael Hussey said that Chennai's batsmen didn't adjust to the early movement in the pitch
Hardik Pandya has sparked buzz with a lavish spending spree, shelling out nearly Rs 20 crore in just over a month on luxury cars and generous gifts
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been fined USD 72,000 (PKR 20 million) by the PCB for a now-deleted tweet criticizing Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz’s presence at the PSL 2026 opening match. The board found him guilty of breaching his central contract and social media guidelines
AB de Villiers marked his 13th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt message for his wife Danielle, reflecting on their journey and expressing gratitude for their life together. The post garnered 6.88 lakh ‘likes’ in a few hours after being uploaded
Riyan Parag lauded his team’s execution as Rajasthan Royals cruised to a dominant win over Chennai Super Kings, with standout performances across bowling and batting. RR bowled out CSK for just 127 before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fireworks – 52 off 17 balls
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered a blistering knock as Rajasthan Royals cruised to victory, with coaches urging him to stay fearless and stick to his natural attacking style
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will look to prove a point as they lead Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in a crucial IPL opener, with both aiming to silence critics and cement their T20 credentials
Ajinkya Rahane remains unfazed by criticism after his attacking half-century for Kolkata Knight Riders, saying he is satisfied with his batting and focused on continuous improvement
A slight groin strain kept Suryakumar Yadav out of the starting XI as Mumbai Indians opted for caution in their IPL opener, with coach Mahela Jayawardene confirming it was a preventive decision
A blazing knock by Rohit Sharma and a strong innings from Ryan Rickelton powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, ending their long-standing opening match jinx
A slight groin strain kept Suryakumar Yadav out of the starting XI as Mumbai Indians opted for caution in their IPL opener, with coach Mahela Jayawardene confirming it was a preventive decision
31 March,2026 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureA blazing knock by Rohit Sharma and a strong innings from Ryan Rickelton powered Mumbai Indians to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, ending their long-standing opening match jinx
31 March,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureRajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets to start off their IPL 2026 campaign with a win. The Royals put on a clinical display to leave CSK reeling after the first match of the season
30 March,2026 11:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRajasthan Royals started off their IPL campaign with a statement win against the Chennai Super Kings. The Royals chased down CSK's total of 128 runs with 8 wickets to spare and with 7 overs to spare
30 March,2026 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSooryavanshi was the star of the show, scoring 52 runs of 16 balls at the end of the powerplay. His knock included four boundaries and three sixes. Meanwhile, Jaiswal, on the other hand, looked back to his best too
30 March,2026 10:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
In the IPL2026 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals' (RR) star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja achieved a new feat in the league. Here's all you need to know (Pic: Instagram/File Pic)
Having opted to bowl first, Rajasthan's pacer Nandre Burger wreaked havoc by registering two quick wickets. He conceded 14 runs in two overs. Along with Burger, Ravindra Jadeja bagged two wickets by giving away 14 runs in two overs
30 March,2026 08:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In 346 T20s, Jadeja has garnered 3985 runs with an average of 26.39 and a strike rate of over 130. He also has 235 wickets with an average of 30.85
30 March,2026 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the match, it will be interesting to see Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja play against their former teams. Samson, who used to play for RR earlier, will now represent Chennai, whereas star all-rounder Jadeja will line up for Rajasthan
30 March,2026 07:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Former Indian spinner Harbhajan was disappointed by Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy against the Mumbai Indians. Harbhajan believed that Rahane should have used Sunil Narine early in the innings against Rohit Sharma, given his good record against the MI opener.
30 March,2026 06:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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