powerplay

Chennai, April 11 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admitted that even a brief period of poor performance can trigger significant self-doubt, but credited a "return to basics" approach for his unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash...

New Delhi, April 11 – Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Saba Karim highlighted the emergence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who set the pace with an explosive 78-run innings, continuing his impressive performance at the top of the order. Karim stated that the 15-year-old's "era has just begun."...

New Delhi, April 9 Punjab Kings batsman Prabhsimran Singh fully supports the 'Impact Sub' rule, praising it for giving young players a valuable opportunity and a golden chance to shine in the IPL.The young player also revealed that he consciously tries to model his wicket-keeping style after...

Guwahati, April 8 – After missing one match, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya blamed his bowlers for allowing Rajasthan Royals openers to succeed, helping the team score 150/3 in their 11-over IPL 2026 match at the ACA Stadium, which was shortened due to rain.After Pandya decided to field...

Guwahati, April 7 Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said the bowlers need to take responsibility after his side lost to Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in their rain-affected Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday.Pandya opted to bowl after the start of the match was delayed by more than...

Guwahati, April 7 – Skipper Hardik Pandya returned to the team as the Mumbai Indians opted to bat first against the Rajasthan Royals in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which was shortened to 11 overs per side due to rain at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.The match is...

In New Delhi, Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel praised South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, describing him as a smart, self-aware bowler who understands Indian conditions well and is one of the easiest overseas players to work with in the dressing room.Ngidi has stepped up to...

Guwahati, April 7 – Former South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis has cautioned the Hardik Pandya-led team against losing wickets during the powerplay and also to ensure that the Rajasthan Royals don't get a good start.Sooryavanshi has continued his excellent form from the previous season...

Bengaluru, April 5 Tim David, captain Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal unleashed powerful batting performances, propelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding 250 for 3 against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match here on Sunday.Padikkal (50 off 29 balls) and David (70 off 25...

Ahmedabad, April 4 Dhruv Jurel skillfully blended aggression and caution in his 75 off 42 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to a challenging 210 for 6 against Gujarat Titans after the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set the stage in an IPL match here on Saturday.In...

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said that his focus at the top of the order is on managing threats and making the most of the powerplay in afternoon games. MI, the five-time champions, are taking on Delhi Capitals in their first afternoon game of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley...

Chennai, April 3 – Youngster Ayush Mhatre delivered a sensational innings of 73 off 43 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12) and Shivam Dube (45 off 27*) provided crucial late cameos to guide Chennai Super Kings to 209/5 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings in the seventh match of the Indian...

Chennai, April 3 Ayush Mhatre showcased his abundant talent with a 73-run innings off 43 balls, leading Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 209 for five against Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League match here on Friday.Mhatre and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (28) added 96 runs for the second...

Kolkata, April 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad vice-captain Abhishek Sharma has been fined 25 per cent of his match fees and has also accumulated one demerit point for violating the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders here.He admitted to the Level 1 offence...

New Delhi, April 2 – Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that star Indian bowler Mohammed Shami has begun his path to redemption after a brilliant performance in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) played at...

Guwahati, March 30 Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, said on Monday that the team's senior players and support staff, including head coach Kumar Sangakkara, have given him the freedom to continue playing his aggressive game.The 15-year-old prodigy smashed a...

Guwahati, March 30 – Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who lit up the ACA Stadium with a blistering 52 off 17 balls, helping Rajasthan Royals secure an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, said the team's focus was on dominating the powerplay in a modest chase of 128 at the ACA Stadium...

March 30 After a historic debut, the prodigious Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dominate bowlers and excel in the powerplay.Sooryavanshi, who played seven matches for RR last season, scoring 252 runs, including a blistering century in...

Hyderabad, March 29 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) struggles in the powerplay with the bat and ineffective bowling led to their six-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium...

New Delhi, March 29 Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli's evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced ability to hit sixes over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.At the M Chinnaswamy...