New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling him the only proper allrounder in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season after his side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs.Reddy once again contributed with the ball during SRH’s strong bowling effort, striking early to dismiss Prabhsimran Singh in the powerplay as Punjab’s chase faltered from the beginning.“That’s a very valid point, h…
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New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said he has given up chasing an unrealistic strike rate and taking extra risks in IPL 2026, where his focus is instead now on playing as per situations and stitching partnerships to keep the side in a strong position. Klaasen’s measured approach has been central to SRH’s surge to the top of the IPL 2026 table after their 33‑run win over Punjab Kings, where he made 69 off 43 deliveries. Klaasen himself is now at the top of …
Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has lavished praise on the team’s batting unit for their attacking approach after SRH registered a commanding 33-run victory over Punjab Kings on Wednesday to climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. After aggressive half-centuries, mixed with some luck courtesy of crucial dropped catches, from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan propelled SRH to a daunting 235/4, a disciplined bowling performance led by skipper Pat Cummin…
Lucknow, May 7 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya said his bowling plans against quality batters are centered on trusting himself to bowl his best delivery so that batters can’t hit him for boundaries on small grounds. Pandya has picked nine wickets in as many games at an average of 26.55 and an economy rate of 8.85 in IPL 2026. He is again expected to play a crucial hand with the ball when defending champions RCB take on the Lucknow Super Gi…
Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly has drawn high praise from Punjab Kings spin‑bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who described him as ‘a very good allrounder in the making’ and someone who has the right temperament to succeed at the highest level.Connolly, 22, has been the side’s most consistent batter this season, much like how his idol Shaun Marsh was for the side in IPL 2008. His unbeaten 107 off 59 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night underlined…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Skipper Pat Cummins led the way with both his bowling and his words, earning the Player of the Match award for his impressive 2/40 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. Reflecting on the game, Cummins said, “I fell really good. Came into this fresh. Not much has worked for any team in the powerplay, really. We’ve got lots of options. Punjab are a really good side. I thought the batters getting off to wh…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a strong all-around performance to overpower Punjab Kings by 33 runs in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Their explosive batting, followed by disciplined bowling, played a key role, while PBKS’ poor fielding proved costly in this high-scoring match. Dropped catches off both Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen came back to haunt Punjab. The pair capitalis…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer was straightforward in his comments after Punjab Kings’ 33-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 49th match of IPL 2026. He said, “It was a bit too much because we dropped catches at the start. The wicket kept getting slower. They played good cricket and showed us how to win.” His remarks highlighted a night filled with missed opportunities and a strong performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading to a 33-run defeat at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Heinrich Klaasen praised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s strong opening pair for giving the ideal start after his impressive innings of 69 helped the team score a huge 235/4 against the Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He said it’s “fantastic” to see how openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head handle their game.”Once again, a fantastic start from Travishek. They make it look so easy. We lost wickets at crucial stages again. I…
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Heinrich Klaasen’s 69 and Ishan Kishan’s 55 after yet another terrific Power-play from openers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post 235/4 in 20 overs against the Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head set a strong tone with another explosive opening partnership as Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a fast start, continuing their dominance in the…