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Shubman Gill became the youngest player to reach 4,000 IPL runs during Gujarat Titans’ match against Lucknow Super Giants. He achieved the milestone in 118 innings, becoming the second-fastest Indian to the mark, behind KL Rahul

Rajasthan Royals will look to strengthen their hold on the top spot when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad. With four wins already, RR’s strong batting and bowling contrast SRH’s inconsistency, making the clash a test of momentum and resilience

Malkajgiri traffic police have announced diversions ahead of IPL 2026 matches at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Heavy vehicles will be rerouted across key corridors, with parking and traffic plans issued to manage spectator rush during Sunrisers Hyderabad fixtures.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, marking his team’s first offence, even as CSK secured their first win of the season.

Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten run in IPL 2026 with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, powered by Prabhsimran Singh’s composed batting and Shashank Singh’s crucial double strike that halted SRH’s momentum in a high-scoring encounter.

Saba Karim lauded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive 78-run knock, calling it the start of a new era in Indian cricket. Sooryavanshi, only 15, impressed with his maturity and ability to take on top fast bowlers in IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians will look to fix their batting woes when they host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede. Despite a strong start to the season, MI has struggled in recent games. RCB, with their potent batting lineup, will pose a challenge

Sanju Samson’s dazzling 115* and Ayush Mhatre’s 59 helped CSK post 212/2. Jamie Overton’s superb 4/18 then guided Chennai to a 23-run win as Delhi Capitals fell short in their chase of 213. DC suffered their second straight loss

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised the team’s resilience after their defeat to Rajasthan Royals, saying IPL is a long tournament. He lauded Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and others for their performances and character under pressure

Harbhajan Singh praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s explosive batting after Rajasthan Royals’ win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, calling him a phenomenal talent. Ravi Bishnoi also lauded the youngster, saying he is currently second to none in terms of batting form and impact.

Rajasthan Royals defeated RCB by six wickets as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive 78 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 guided a successful chase of 202. RR dominated with the bat to register a comfortable win in IPL 2026

Punjab Kings, riding strong early-season form, face an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad struggling with top-order failures. PBKS aim to bounce back after a rain-hit match, while SRH hope their key players deliver in the IPL clash at Mullanpur

Lucknow Super Giants have signed South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Linde, with vast T20 experience, joins LSG at his reserve price of Rs 1 crore

Lucknow Super Giants batter Mukul Choudhary, who smashed 54 not out against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, credited MS Dhoni as his inspiration. He also recalled his father’s sacrifices and his journey from a small-town academy to professional cricket.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflects on his journey from playing backyard cricket in Guyana to representing one of the IPL’s biggest franchises. He recalls childhood struggles, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo and the strong camaraderie inside the RCB dressing room.

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash in an IPL match in Guwahati with both teams in strong form. Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lead Royals’ batting, while RCB rely on Padikkal and a balanced bowling attack

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his team’s dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The penalty was imposed under the league’s Code of Conduct.

'Local' man Shami, a fine exponent of straight seam bowling and movement, will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and could emerge as a key threat for KKR

Delhi Capitals finish agonisingly short on 209 for 8 in pursuit of 211; KL Rahul adjudged player of the match

Fifteen-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless IPL performance against Jasprit Bumrah has reignited debate about fast-tracking him into the Indian senior team, with mentors like V.V.S. Laxman and Rahul Dravid already recognising the youngster’s immense potential.