Ahmedabad, May 12 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins admitted his side may have missed a trick with the ball after Gujarat Titans exposed the difficult batting conditions far better in an emphatic 82-run win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.Defending a modest-looking 168, GT ripped through SRH for just 86, with their pacers relentlessly attacking hard lengths on a surface that offered steep assistance throughout the chase.Re…
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Dharamsala, May 11 (IANS) Mitchell Starc had the most expensive first over of his T20 career during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday.Starc, known for his strong record with the new ball in all formats, started poorly after Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first. Punjab Kings openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh went on the attack right from the start, putting the Australian pacer under immediate press…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble praised skipper Shubman Gill and Rashid Khan for their match-winning performances in Gujarat Titans’ commanding 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday describing Gill as one of the most elegant batters in modern cricket and highlighting Rashid’s return to bowling with greater pace.Gill once again led Gujarat’s batting effort with a composed 84 as the visitors posted a massive 229/4 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rash…
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Capitals left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc said he has settled back into the rhythm of T20 cricket and hopes to spark a turnaround in momentum as his side prepares to face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.Seventh-placed DC have eight points and need to break their four-game losing streak at home if they are to be alive in the race to the playoffs. Starc joined DC from their cla…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Veteran Delhi Capitals batter David Miller on Thursday backed under-fire wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to come good in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, describing him as a ‘match-winner’ whose presence in the playing eleven remains vital for the team despite a recent dip in form.Kuldeep’s form has emerged as a major concern for DC this season, with the left‑arm wrist spinner conceding at 10.4 runs per over, picking only seven wickets, and going…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As T20 cricket continues to tilt heavily in favour of batters, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has called for a mindset shift among bowlers, urging them to reclaim control by dictating terms rather than reacting to the opposition.Simons stressed that bowlers must view themselves as the initiators in the contest, capable of forcing batters into uncomfortable situations. “As a bowler, I’ve got the ball in my hand. I must make the batsman play in a ce…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) KL Rahul has opened up on his transformation from being labelled a red-ball specialist to becoming a key figure in white-ball cricket, saying the journey to redefine himself in T20s is one he takes immense pride in. Rahul, who has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, admitted that early in his career, he was not seen as a natural fit for the shortest format.“10 years ago, I would have given anything to be part of a T20 team. I was never rated as a…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi Capitals’ wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul stated that maximising the first six overs has become central to success in the T20 format, as he continues to anchor his team’s campaign in IPL 2026 with consistent performances at the top of the order.Among the side’s most reliable performers this season, Rahul has provided stability in the powerplay, a phase he believes has become decisive in modern T20 contests.“T20 cricket has evolved over the last two or three years, …
Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling unit for scripting a remarkable turnaround as they sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, while SRH skipper Pat Cummins admitted his side fell short of a winning total despite a strong start.“Very good game. The way we came back with the ball. Looked like they will get 190-200. It was a good wicket to bat on. 190-200 would’ve been challenging to chase. But credit to our bowling…
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 …