- newIPL 2026: Allen, Raghuvanshi and Narine help Knight Riders stay alive
The opener slams a 35-ball 93; the No. 3 batter adds 108 off just 52 deliveries for the unbroken third wicket with Green to take the home team to 247; poor catching hurts Titans; the wily spinner returns figures of two for 29 to thwart the visitor
- 3 hours ago 17 May 26, 12:47am -
- newIPL 2026 | When Jaiswal enjoys his batting, he does well: Sangakkara
Beyond the soaring sixes and growing hype around the teenager’s batting, RR head coach and director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara offered a glimpse of how the set-up balances Sooryavanshi’s bursts with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s struggles.
- 5 hours ago 16 May 26, 10:49pm -
- newIPL 2026 | Will PBKS overcome its hoodoo against RCB?
CRICKET | The host is coming off a run of five consecutive losses and needs to beat the current champion to keep its playoff hopes alive
- 7 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:44pm -
- newNaqvi to attend ICC Board meeting in Ahmedabad virtually
- 7 hours ago 16 May 26, 8:18pm -
- newWe still believe we can make it through: Hussey
The batting coach reckoned his side had enough on the board with 187, but the lack of wickets in the PowerPlay cost it the game
- 8 hours ago 16 May 26, 7:17pm -
- newIPL 2026 | Kartik Sharma shows he has it in him to make it big
At a time when the likes of Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis are struggling to get going, Kartik has provided stability to the middle-order.
- 8 hours ago 16 May 26, 7:14pm -
- newIPL 2026: ‘Every game is a final, and I actually love it,’ says CSK coach Hussey
CSK now needs victories in both their remaining games while also relying on a few other results to go in their favour after their defeat to LSG on May 15
- 15 hours ago 16 May 26, 12:21pm -
- newBowling had an off day, nothing to be worried about playoffs: CSK's Gaikwad
The CSK skipper appeared unfazed by the setback to their playoff hopes, saying the task was still manageable
- 18 hours ago 16 May 26, 9:10am -
- newBandra Blasters to face Eagle Thane Strikers in T20 Mumbai opener
The tournament is expected to showcase marquee names including Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi, alongside rising stars like Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Musheer Khan
- 23 hours ago 16 May 26, 4:20am -
- IPL 2026: Akash, Marsh on fire as LSG delivers a body blow to CSK
The young left-arm pacer rocks the visiting side’s top-order with an unchanged spell in his first game of the season; the swashbuckling opener’s 38-ball 90 paves the way for a thumping win; rookie Kartik’s fighting knock goes in vain
- 1 day ago 16 May 26, 12:26am -
- IPL 2026: Knight Riders up against red-hot Titans
- 1 day ago 15 May 26, 8:55pm -
- IPL 2026: Not taking KKR lightly, says GT Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki
Responding to a question about GT middle order batters’ contributions, Solanki said, “Our bowlers have bowled well and the top order has played well at times“
- 1 day ago 15 May 26, 8:53pm -
- Bihar CM hands over ₹1 crore cheque to cricketer Ishan Kishan for T-20 World Cup heroics
The 27-year-old wicket-keeper batsman received a warm welcome from Mr. Choudhary, who placed a stole around Kishan's neck and presented him with a memento before handing over the cheque
- 1 day ago 15 May 26, 5:31pm -
- If I have to prove my worth and value, that place is not for me: Virat Kohli
My perspective is very clear. If I can add value to the environment that I am part of, and the environment feels that I can add value, I will be seen, says Virat Kohli
- 2 days ago 15 May 26, 2:58pm -
- Virat Kohli and the art of agelessness
The 37-year-old is showing no signs of stopping despite being closer to the end of his storied career; the unbeaten IPL century on Wednesday was just another reminder of the enviable force that he is in the ever-evolving T20 game
- 2 days ago 15 May 26, 6:08am -
- IPL 2026 | Raghuvanshi — repaying the faith shown by Knight Riders
Angkrish Raghuvanshi impresses in IPL 2026, showcasing maturity and skill in a crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- 2 days ago 15 May 26, 1:28am -
- IPL 2026: Tilak keeps his cool at the crunch as MI hands PBKS a fifth straight loss
The southpaw’s unbeaten 33-ball 75 helps the Mumbai outfit chase down 201 with one delivery to spare; Shardul scalps four for the victor
- 2 days ago 15 May 26, 12:23am -
- High-flying Royal Challengers feel at home in unfamiliar conditions
Though the defending champion has won only two of its five away games this season, Patidar’s men have come out on top in both their fixtures at Raipur, which is their second home venue; talisman Kohli’s remarkable run has been a key feature of RCB being on the verge of a playoff spot
- 2 days ago 15 May 26, 12:19am -
- We’ve been unlucky with injuries: CSK head coach Fleming
“It is unlucky. A couple of the boys came into the competition with niggles. Ghosh was one of those that we were nursing through, and then he had a fall, so that was unfortunate,” said Fleming.
- 2 days ago 14 May 26, 8:59pm -
- IPL 2026 | A win against LSG will do a world of good for CSK
The Chennai outfit, which has 12 points, needs to win at least two of its remaining three games to give itself the best shot of progressing to the knockouts
- 2 days ago 14 May 26, 8:50pm -
- Sooryavanshi named in India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series, Tilak to lead side
A look at the 15-member squad indicates that average age of the team is around 23 years; only the pace bowlers Arshad Khan, Yudhvir Singh and Yash Thakur are the ones who are above 25 years of age.
- 2 days ago 14 May 26, 6:54pm -
- Nayar reckons KKR got a par total, rues missed chances
Riding on Virat Kohli’s first century of the season, RCB never looked in trouble and managed to chase the target down in the final over, in spite of a few late wickets
- 2 days ago 14 May 26, 5:53pm -
- Drug ban low, WTC high, now IPL blitz: Rabada reflects on roller-coaster 12 months
Rabada missed a majority of last year's IPL to serve a one-month ban for cocaine abuse. But he bounced back within weeks in June 2025 to be a part of the WTC title-winning South African team
- 2 days ago 14 May 26, 3:32pm -
- IPL 2026: Not getting runs eats me up, was nervous after successive ducks, says Virat Kohli
Kohli admitted that he was a bit uneasy after being dismissed for ducks in the previous two outings, but also asserted that failures like these also play a role in a player's growth
- 3 days ago 14 May 26, 12:09pm -
- Wet outfield delays toss for RCB-KKR clash in IPL
While the covers were removed from the pitch, they remained firmly in place over the playing area as the umpires stepped out for an inspection around toss time
- 3 days ago 14 May 26, 2:31am -
- Kohli’s masterful knock powers Royal Challengers to the top
The Bengaluru opener, who was dismissed for a duck in the last two games, roars back with an unbeaten century to guide his side to a facile win over Knight Riders; his 92-run partnership with Padikkal puts the home team on the road to victory
- 3 days ago 14 May 26, 1:12am -
- Punjab Kings seeks turnaround against Mumbai Indians
After leading the standings for nearly four weeks, PBKS slumped to fourth place on the back of four straight defeats. Another slip-up will leave it in a scrap for the final Playoffs spot
- 3 days ago 13 May 26, 11:26pm -
- IPL 2026 | Profligate bowling and abysmal fielding hurting Punjab Kings
- 3 days ago 13 May 26, 10:13pm -
- ICC Test rankings: Bumrah maintains top spot; Jaiswal and Gill placed at No. 8 and 9 respectively
England Test skipper Joe Root leads the batting charts
- 3 days ago 13 May 26, 5:12pm -
- IPL reminds us beauty is only one mode of the aesthetic experience
The sublime, the grotesque, the melancholic, the chaotic and the uncanny all belong to the aesthetic realm
- 4 days ago 13 May 26, 1:06pm -
- Interview | Irfan Pathan: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has ticked all boxes
In a wide-ranging conversation, Irfan Pathan breaks down the biggest talking points of IPL 2026: Pant’s struggles, Bumrah’s form and the rise of young Indian pacers.He also explains the art of swing bowling, the importance of red-ball cricket, and why he believes Sooryavanshi is ready to play for India
- 4 days ago 13 May 26, 12:55am -
- IPL 2026 | In PowerPlay era, the safe score concept becomes obsolete
In successful 200-plus chases this season, the average scoring rate in the first six overs has climbed to 13.81, an increase of nearly 21% from last year
- 4 days ago 13 May 26, 12:15am -
- IPL 2026 | Rabada and Holder rip through SRH as GT goes top
The pacers take three wickets each to help the home team defend 168 in style, bowling out the visitor for 86 in 14.5 overs; Sai Sudharsan and Washington’s gutsy half-centuries prove invaluable
- 4 days ago 13 May 26, 12:01am -
- IPL 2026 | We now have an understanding of what works for us, says KKR assistant coach Watson
Watson says Varun, who was seen wearing a protective boot in visuals on social media, was playing through some discomfort and is being monitored closely by the team
- 4 days ago 12 May 26, 8:00pm -
- IPL 2026: Buoyant RCB stands in the way of KKR’s fifth straight win
In a season with fine margins and unpredictable outcomes, the positive result helped RCB get some breathing space in the playoff race
- 4 days ago 12 May 26, 7:53pm -
- IPL 2026: We cannot overthink and overanalyse, says PBKS coach Bahutule
“Obviously, everyone is disappointed, but we cannot overthink and overanalyse. In a couple of days’ time, we will be playing Mumbai Indians here (on Thursday). It is important to take the learnings from this game,” Bahutule said
- 4 days ago 12 May 26, 7:48pm -
- Bowlers have some catching up to do in T20 cricket: Dravid
Rahul Dravid raved about how batters are now hitting boundaries to parts of the ground which earlier seemed out of bounds
- 5 days ago 12 May 26, 11:40am -
- IPL 2026 | Explosive on paper, erratic on the pitch: Moody’s take on LSG batters
As has been the case throughout the tournament, LSG’s batting fortunes nosedived after a blistering start provided by Josh Inglis, another power-hitter in the team’s armoury in a game against CSK
- 5 days ago 12 May 26, 1:08am -
- IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axar and Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive
The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches
- 5 days ago 12 May 26, 12:45am -
- The journey of the six — from a bonus to primary currency
- 5 days ago 12 May 26, 12:28am -
- IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans’ bowling steel meet Sunrisers’ batting might
Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 10:09pm -
- Want to get positivity back into Hyderabad cricket: Rayudu
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 9:53pm -
- Urvil Patel — where intent meets opportunity
What stood out about Urvil Patel’s innings against LSG was not merely the power of the hitting, but the clarity behind it
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 9:40pm -
- IPL 2026 | SRH’s aggressive approach will give us a window of opportunity: GT’s Dahiya
Sunrisers Hyderabad, turbocharged by a top three of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, is at the forefront of it with an eye-watering Powerplay run-rate of 11.16, the second-best in the league, only behind Rajasthan Royals
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 9:23pm -
- Rashid arguably back to his best: Hayden
The GT batting coach feels the side had finally begun to put together all facets of its game effectively
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 9:16pm -
- Rode on ‘sheer willpower’ to take the team home: Krunal
“I was very clear. I will not go out. I will fight through and make sure I can do whatever I can for the team,” Krunal Pandya said
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 9:08pm -
- IPL 2026 | My skills haven’t changed... what keeps me going is discipline: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The Royal Challengers quick, who has 21 wickets this season, says motivation is a very overrated word; the 36-year-old adds that the mental aspect keeps him relevant
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 8:05pm -
- IPL 2026: Kings face beleaguered Capitals, hope to put campaign back on track
With the Dharamshala deck likely to be a haven for the willow-wielders, both sets of batters will be expected to rack up a mountain of runs
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 6:45pm -
- For PBKS, the tournament starts now: Hopes
Kings’ fast-bowling coach, however, insists that the team is not putting itself under pressure by thinking too far ahead
- 5 days ago 11 May 26, 6:37pm -
- Krunal credits DK for RCB batters' improved performance this season
Battling severe cramps and batting virtually on one leg, Krunal smashed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls in a tense chase that RCB sealed off the final delivery
- 6 days ago 11 May 26, 12:07pm -
- Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood to sit out of Pakistan and Bangladesh limited overs tour
Mitchell Marsh will be the captain across both tours as Australia begins its preparations for the Cricket World Cup to be held in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe in October next year
- 6 days ago 11 May 26, 11:07am -
- IPL 2026 | Not worried about individual accolades, says Overton
Having found it difficult in his first year at CSK, Overton has been a revelation this season and spoke about the transformation
- 6 days ago 11 May 26, 7:36am -
- IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar and Krunal put RCB on top, show MI the door
The veteran seamer scalps four to restrict the five-time champion to 166 for seven; the all-rounder produces a fighting fifty to steady the holder in a tricky chase; Bosch’s four-wicket haul in vain; the result also eliminates LSG from the playoffs race
- 6 days ago 11 May 26, 12:31am -
- Want to finish as high as we can: DC batting coach Bell
Bell admitted that Capitals failed to show ruthlessness in the crunch
- 6 days ago 10 May 26, 10:41pm -
- IPL 2026: Urvil’s blitz takes CSK past LSG despite a late scare
The No. 3 batter’s 23-ball 65 helps the host chase down a formidable target of 204; Inglis’ stunning knock in vain; Overton comes up with a game-changing spell
- 6 days ago 10 May 26, 9:42pm -
- Indian Premier League 2026 points table: Where do the teams stand?
Sunrisers Hyderabad, with 14 points, Gujarat Titans with 14, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with 12 points are in the top three spots.
- 6 days ago 10 May 26, 4:31pm -
- IPL 2026: Caps race is turning heads
What truly sets this year’s competition apart from past seasons is the absence of a runaway leader in batting or bowling; the contests in both disciplines look set to go down to the wire
- 7 days ago 10 May 26, 12:18pm -
- Playing in IPL has helped upgrade my all-format batting, says Bethell
The 22-year-old has played just six matches in his ongoing two-year stint with the 2025 champion and has found a place in the playing eleven this time only due to the injury suffered by compatriot Phil Salt
- 7 days ago 10 May 26, 2:28am -
- IPL 2026 | Prince and Mohsin have it in them to play for India, says Arun
LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun believes Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan have the potential to play for India with continued improvement
- 7 days ago 10 May 26, 2:21am -
- RCB takes on MI, looks to return to winning ways
RCB aims to bounce back against MI in Raipur as both teams vie for crucial IPL playoff points
- 7 days ago 10 May 26, 2:16am -