Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre conceded that he ‘wasn’t able to get going’ at a juncture when the team needed boundaries in their 23-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, adding that he was fine with the plan of him being retired out.Mhatre slammed 59 off 36 deliveries – his second fifty of the season via three fours and four sixes – and shared a 113-run stand with centurion Sanju Samson before being retired out to send in Shivam Dube, who hit a brisk…
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Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin has took a brief break from his intense election campaign to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai earlier in the day amid a highly intense campaign for the upcoming April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The match, held on Saturday, saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing against the Delhi Capitals (DC).Chief Minister Stalin shared on Saturday on social media …
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar, the leading wicket-taker in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy win for Jammu and Kashmir, has been handed his IPL debut cap as Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.DC arrive on the back of an agonising one-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans, while CSK come with three consecutive defeats behind them. CSK have drafted in Dewald Brevis, who…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) KL Rahul’s fluent 92 off 52 balls in Delhi Capitals’ narrow one-run loss to Gujarat Titans has reignited discussion around the opener’s approach at the crease, with Ambati Rayudu highlighting ‘mindset’ as the key factor shaping his performances. Chasing a daunting 211 in Ahmedabad, Rahul began cautiously, scoring 20 off his first 17 deliveries as he assessed conditions. However, once set, he shifted gears impressively, reaching his half-century in just 29 ball…
Bengaluru, April 5 (IANS) Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s incisive spell of 3-41, coming after a marauding batting show from Tim David, Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.The contest saw RCB’s batting unit dismantle CSK’s attack with relentless hitting, as David’s 70 not out off just 25 balls and Patidar’s unbeaten 48 off only…
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) There may have been some doubts about Sanju Samson’s start with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but head coach Stephen Fleming is sure that the star batter will soon get back into the swing of things. Samson’s form has come under fire after he scored 6 and 7 in his first two games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This is especially true after his high-profile move from the Rajasthan Royals and his recent success in India’s T20 World Cup win. Fleming, on the other h…
Guwahati, March 29 (IANS) The inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Rajasthan Royals, are set to kick off their IPL 2026 campaign on Monday with a clash against five-time title winners Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. While CSK will be aiming to make an early statement in their pursuit of a sixth crown, the Royals will be eager to turn the page after a forgettable 2025 season.Adding intrigue to the contest is Sanju Samson’s first outing against his former side. …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh says the fearlessness and confidence shown by the franchise’s youngsters is their most striking aspect going into IPL 2026, adding that their ability to stay free of overthinking sets them apart from more experienced players, including himself.In Punjab Kings having a runners-up finish in 2025, their uncapped batters shining bright made for a very compelling story. They collectively scored 1,519 runs – the most by uncapped players of …
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked the strongest playing XI for the five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28. CSK head into the new season after a disappointing 2025 campaign, where they finished at the bottom of the table, the worst result in the franchise’s history. Known for their consistency and strong performances over the years, the team’s poor show…
Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have roped in Australian pacer Spenser Johnson as a replacement for Nathan Ellis, who has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury.Earlier, Johnson had signed for the Quetta Gladiators for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season, but he pulled out just before the tournament. The news was made official on March 15, and Johnson cited personal reasons for leaving the PSL.Johnson, who has played 13 int…