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…
Latest IPL 2026 News & Updates
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…
Bengaluru, May 6 (IANS) The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is disappointed that Bengaluru will not host the IPL 2026 playoffs and final, even though it was originally named as the venue for the final match.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that the final will take place in Ahmedabad, while Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host the other playoff games.In an official statement on Wednesday, KSCA said it had formally communicated its willingness …
Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted for a reshuffle, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sakib Hussain while leaving out Aniket Verma and Harshal Patel in a bid to freshen up their combination. Punjab Kings have made multiple changes as well, with Shashank Singh, Lockie F…
Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) Bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will clash with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are coming to the contest after losing six consecutive matches. In their most recent outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), LSG lost by six wickets. With their playoff hopes hanging b…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could turn into a high-scoring thriller, with both sides showcasing similar strengths and match-winning potential. The 49th match of IPL 2026, to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, holds great importance in the context of the points table. Punjab Kings are currently leadin…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2026 final, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for playoffs, marking the culmination of another exhilarating season. After 70 league-stage matches, the playoffs begin with Qualifier 1, featuring the top two teams in the standings, on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala, with a direct berth in the final at stake.The action will then move to the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chand…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson for his consistency and match-winning ability after his unbeaten 87 helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) register a dominant 8-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC), saying this is the “best version of Samson” people have been wanting to see for a few years now. Samson, who started IPL 2026 with three single-digit scores, turned things around from the next match and is now the top scorer of …
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted that the team’s recurring top-order collapses are not only costing them matches but are also affecting their tactical flexibility, especially in terms of using the ‘Impact Player’ rule.In DC getting an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday night, the hosts lost control of how they intended to play. Last week, in their infamous 75 all out against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, they struggl…