Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with table toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.Sunrisers Hyderabad turned their fortunes after a poor start and maintained a five-match winning streak before losing to the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets in their last encounter played at the same venue. They are currently pla…
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Former New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has hailed Jason Holder’s ‘outstanding’ spell of 4-24 playing a vital part in Gujarat Titans beating Punjab Kings by four wickets in IPL 2026, adding that the all-rounder’s success was down to him being disciplined with his lengths at the Narendra Modi Stadium. That spell also ensured Holder won successive Player-of-the-Match awards for GT, who are now on a three-match winning streak. “Jason Holder was outstandin…
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 40 leading the side to a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, adding that the all-rounder’s composed knock has effectively answered lingering questions regarding the side’s middle-order depth. Washington walked out to bat when GT were 94/3 and remained unbeaten on 40 off just 23 balls, striking at 173.91, to help the 2022 IPL winners get over the line in a chase of 164. With his calm …
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Phil Salt has flown back to England for scans on his injured finger which has sidelined him for the side’s last three IPL 2026 matches. In Salt’s absence, RCB have got his England compatriot Jacob Bethell to partner with Virat Kohli at the top of the order. Salt, 29, damaged a finger on his left hand while diving to save a boundary during RCB’s defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18. As per a report i…
Ahmedabad, May 4 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes young Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge’s fearless strokeplay and confidence in clearing the boundary mark him out as a promising finisher, following his explosive knock for his side against Gujarat Titans in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash. Shedge, who came into the tournament with a strong reputation after his breakthrough showing for Mumbai in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, had largely been on the sideli…
Ahmedabad, May 4 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Jason Holder’s all-round impact in Gujarat Titans’ victory over Punjab Kings, noting that the experienced player has elevated the team. Reflecting on Gujarat Titans’ performance, Pujara underscored Holder’s impact across departments. “The way Jason Holder has made an impact on this team, both with the bat and the ball, has been impressive. He contributed to key wickets, including the important dismissal of Shreyas Iy…
Ahmedabad, May 4 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) Suryansh Shedge reflected on his journey to the playing XI and said the time he spent on the sidelines benefitted him in getting prepared physically and mentally. Shedge was exceptional on a wicket that offered variable bounce and tested every batter who walked out to the middle against Gujarat Titans on Sunday evening. He walked out at No. 6 with PBKS 36/4 in the seventh over. It became 47/5 soon after when Shreyas Iyer fell.Then, Shedge stitched tog…
Sydney, May 4 (IANS) Sydney Sixers have appointed James Hopes as their new head xoach on a two-year contract, the Big Bash League said on Monday.The role will be Hopes’ first as head coach at the professional level after working as an assistant to some of the world’s best coaches.Hopes, a former Australian international all-rounder, currently serves as bowling coach for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket (MLC), having previously hel…
Ahmedabad, May 4 (IANS) Gujarat Titans all-rounder Jason Holder credited Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada for consistently ‘setting the tone’ with the new ball, saying their early impact has made his role in the middle overs more defined following his Player of the Match performance against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 on Sunday.Praising the pace duo’s influence, Holder said, “They were excellent. They set the tone for us all season. Credit to both Siraj and KG. Their efforts have been outst…
Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side ‘fell short’ while executing the plans despite a spirited fight, but stressed that remaining on top of the points table despite back-to-back losses offered perspective after their narrow four-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 on Sunday. Iyer lauded his team’s fighting spirit, highlighting the challenging nature of the surface and the effort to recover from an early collapse.Reflecting on the total of 163/9,…