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The 2026 Indian Premier League final is scheduled for May 31 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, deviating from the tradition of hosting it at the reigning champions’ home ground. Playoffs are slated for May 26, 27, and 29, with matches to be held in Mullanpur and Dharamsala. …

Sanju Samson has silenced early critics with a stellar IPL 2026 campaign for Chennai Super Kings, earning praise from Aaron Finch. After a rocky start, the star batter has delivered crucial performances, including match-winning innings and crossing 5,000 IPL runs, proving his superstar status for CSK. …

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 steered Chennai Super Kings to a crucial victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Prioritising the team’s win over a personal century, Samson displayed remarkable composure and calculated aggression. His mature approach earned praise from cricket legends, highlighting his significant impact on CSK’s playoff aspirations this…

Chennai Super Kings dominated the Delhi Capitals on and off the field in IPL 2026 on Tuesday. Delhi’s batting faltered again, despite late resistance from Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi. Poor home form and inconsistent pitches have left DC’s playoff hopes slim. …

Chennai Super Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a dominant win over Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 steered them to a comfortable chase after disciplined bowling. Now sixth, CSK need at least two wins from their remaining four games, including crucial ties against Lucknow Super Giants, to…

Delhi Capitals’s home struggles continued as they managed only 155/7 against Chennai Super Kings, who chased the target comfortably thanks to Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87. CSK’s disciplined bowling, led by Akeal Hosein, exposed DC’s batting issues again. Poor performances from KL Rahul, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav pushed Delhi closer…

On whether 155 was a competitive total, Axar said, “Yes obviously. The wicket the way played in the first innings, we felt that 155 was a really good score on the board. But I felt that we played with 8 batters, so we were 10-15 runs short.” …

Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an average of 109.67 this season. …

His performances have led to discussions about whether he could be selected for the India team after the IPL, and Manjrekar said he has done enough to be considered. …

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Wholesome changes are needed at the Mumbai Indians after yet another underwhelming IPL season. It’s high time the management makes the tough calls on players whose personal interests and ambition do not contribute to the team’s cause. The next mega auction is an opportunity for the franchise to fix the…

Lucknow Super Giants face a dire IPL 2026 season, reeling from six consecutive losses and languishing at the bottom. Captain Rishabh Pant’s form and leadership are under scrutiny, while batting collapses and inconsistent bowling plague the team. With playoff hopes fading, LSG desperately needs an extraordinary turnaround to salvage their…

India’s esports ecosystem is scaling rapidly, backed by global exposure and new regulation, but still lacks a defining breakthrough. Animesh Agarwal outlines the gaps – structure, perception, and global success – even as S8UL expands internationally. For India, the shift from potential to proof hinges on a global win that…

Despite another loss in IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer backed captain Rishabh Pant, highlighting a recent practice innings of 95 off 30 balls as proof he’s close to his best. Langer defended Pant’s decision to bat lower in the order, calling it a selfless move for the…

Mumbai Indians’ Raghu Sharma celebrated his maiden IPL wicket with an emotional message, marking the end of a grueling 15-year journey. The leg-spinner, who overcame injuries and career setbacks, dedicated his breakthrough moment to his faith and the franchise that gave him a second chance. This personal triumph overshadowed even…