Johannesburg, May 11 (IANS) Graeme Smith has tipped Abhishek Sharma to finish as the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, even as Heinrich Klaasen currently sits atop the Orange Cap standings. The former South Africa captain and SA20 League commissioner believes Sharma’s role as an opener gives him an edge over Klaasen, who bats in the middle order for Sunrisers Hyderabad.Klaasen has enjoyed a prolific campaign so far, scoring 494 runs at an average of 54.88, while Sha…
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New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the talent to succeed across all formats of the game after the Rajasthan Royals opener continued his fearless run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Speaking about Sooryavanshi’s explosive innings against the Gujarat Titans at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, Ashwin said the 15-year-old possesses the kind of attacking ability that can entertain crowds …
Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Gujarat Titans produced a commanding all-round performance to crush Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday, with Rashid Khan starring in a dramatic middle-overs collapse after Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill powered the visitors to a massive total of 229/4.In a contest that swung wildly across phases, Rajasthan threatened an extraordinary chase during a breathtaking powerplay before Gujarat’s spinners completely dismant…
Jaipur, May 9 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals batter Donovan Ferreira said the lack of opportunities in his first three IPL seasons has become a major source of motivation for him as he looks to make a bigger impact for the franchise in IPL 2026. Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, Ferreira reflected on his role as a finisher and the confidence he has gained from finally getting consistent chances in the tournament.The hard-hitti…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul, praising his mindset to take on any bowlers at any time of the game after he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.Rayudu said that Rahul always had the ability to change gears at any time, but now he is showing greater confidence and intent in his game.”He has always had the game. He can take on any …
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has defended Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Kyle Jamison’s aggressive send-off to Rajasthan Royals’ young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after taking his wicket, stating that it was a natural reaction that came because of the value the 15-year-old brings. Sooryavanshi, who struck the first ball boundary to Jamieson, was bowled in the next by the New Zealand pacer and was given a fiery send-off.Jamieson had an animated celebration after d…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Delhi Capitals batter Ashutosh Sharma underlined the growing importance of strong starts and finishing roles after his side’s seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, stating that even daunting chases remain alive till the very end in modern T20 cricket.Reflecting on the 226-run target, Ashutosh dismissed the notion of early closure in big chases. “A score of 230 is always a big score. No matter how you start, in T20 cricket, the game usually goes till the end…
Jaipur, May 2 (IANS) Riyan Parag defended Rajasthan Royals’ tactical call to promote Ravindra Jadeja up the order, explaining it was a calculated move aimed at maximising their finish against Delhi Capitals, even as the decision came under scrutiny following a seven-wicket defeat.“It was actually lefty-righty as well,” Parag said, outlining the thinking behind sending Jadeja ahead of Donovan Ferreira. “There was what, eight-nine overs to go. We wanted to delay it [entry point] a little b…
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and Nitish Rana powered a strong chase after Mitchell Starc’s timely wickets had kept the target within reach as Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in a high-scoring Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Jaipur on Friday.Chasing a tough 226 after RR scored 225/6, Delhi started at a brisk pace, even though Jofra Archer continued his trend of opening the bowling. Archer gave up 11 runs in his first over, w…
Jaipur, May 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag led with a gritty and commanding knock, helping his team post a competitive total of 225/6 in 20 overs despite Delhi Capitals regaining crucial momentum thanks to a late burst from Mitchell Starc in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.The highly anticipated contest began with an unexpected twist. While everyone expected a showdown between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Starc, it was Ya…