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Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of IPL 2026. Sameer Rizvi smashed 90 off 51 balls, supported by Pathum Nissanka, while disciplined bowling restricted MI to 162 despite Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty

Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by six runs in Ahmedabad. Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with the bat, while Tushar Deshpande bowled a brilliant final over. Sai Sudharsan’s elegant 73 went in vain as GT fell short

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Hikaru Nakamura in round six of the Candidates chess tournament, while Javokhir Sindarov stunned Wei Yi to extend his lead. In the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali registered impressive victories

Sreenidi Deccan FC host Aizawl FC in their penultimate home game of the Indian Football League Phase 1. Head coach Carlos Vaz Pinto expects a tough contest, while forward Fabrice Kah expressed confidence in securing three points at Deccan Arena

Shreyanshi Pardeshi of Elegans Eagles defeated Ilisha in the FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League at Film Nagar Cultural Centre. Eagles players registered multiple wins in men’s and women’s singles, showcasing strong performances in the weekend matches against Porus Panthers

Khammam’s Mekala Vikranth won gold in the 20 m and silver in the 10 m Indian Round events at the Cherukuri Lenin Volga Memorial Kids Archery Championship in Guntur. His coach and district officials congratulated him on the achievement

Chennai’s Vishvanath Suresh, India’s top-ranked flyweight, stunned reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia. The national champion continues his rapid rise, backed by a decorated youth career and strong support from the Army Sports Institute

Telangana student Koppera Sindu has been shortlisted for the ISF selection trials for the World School Volleyball Championship in China. The Class X player from TSWRS/Jr College, Tungaturthy, was named among the top 29 at the National School Games

Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun says the T20 format challenges bowlers but also gives them a chance to shine. He praised Digvesh Singh Rathi and hinted at a flexible batting order ahead of the clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori says his team is confident of both defending and chasing on home tracks. With Pat Cummins set to return later this month, SRH will rely on Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jaydev Unadkat against Lucknow Super Giants

Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by their strong win over Kolkata Knight Riders, face Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. With Pat Cummins still unavailable, SRH’s bowlers and batters will be tested against LSG’s powerful line-up

Suryakumar Yadav captained Mumbai Indians in place of the unwell Hardik Pandya as Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first in their IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams entered the match after winning their opening games.

Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians with concerns over their top order despite Sameer Rizvi’s match-winning effort. While DC’s bowling looks strong, MI enter with confidence after a record chase, setting up a key IPL clash

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during a match against Kolkata Knight Riders

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faces a stern challenge against Gujarat Titans’ pace attack as Rajasthan Royals look to continue their strong run. Titans will depend on their bowlers while concerns remain over batting form and middle-order consistency

Kevin Pietersen has predicted Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings as IPL 2026 playoff contenders. He raised concerns over RCB’s middle order and bowling, while highlighting the growing importance of the toss in high-scoring matches

Mary Kom and Bhaichung Bhutia emphasised the need for grassroots investment and structured development at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026. They urged families to encourage sports participation and highlighted the role of initiatives in nurturing young talent

Bamas Akhada won the 26th Hyderabad Kesari wrestling championship held at Barkas Ground. The event, organised during Eid Milan celebrations, featured top wrestlers and promoted traditional kusthi while encouraging youth participation and fitness

A Venkateshwar Reddy led a protest against Sunrisers Hyderabad alleging neglect of Telangana cricketers in IPL selections. He urged the franchise and IPL Governing Council to ensure opportunities for local players in the team

The FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League will begin on April 4 at FNCC and run for five weeks. Top players from across India will participate, with teams competing for prize money funded through team entry fees

Jitesh Sharma said the RCB environment helped him reset mentally after a difficult phase. He credited Dinesh Karthik for his growth and reflected on personal challenges, leadership, and his ambition to continue performing consistently at the highest level

Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, ensuring three medals for India. The trio delivered strong performances, keeping India’s hopes alive for gold at the continental event

Shreyas Iyer’s half-century guided Punjab Kings to a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in a high-scoring IPL match. Despite Ayush Mhatre’s 73, CSK’s 209 proved insufficient as Punjab chased down the target comfortably

Nikhat Zareen, Priya and Preeti Pawar entered the semifinals at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, assuring India of three medals. Nikhat will face Olympic champion Wu Yu next, while Deepak bowed out in the men’s 70kg quarterfinals.