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NEW DELHI: Former South Africa cricketer Dale Steyn on Sunday said Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Chennai Super Kings could prove to be a turning point for the Ishan Kishan-led side in IPL 2026. Sunrisers Hyderabad, who last won the IPL title in 2016, their only triumph, defeated five-time champions CSK by 10 runs in a…

Lucknow Super Giants’ Skipper Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants have received a major boost ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with captain Rishabh Pant declared fit to play despite recent injury concerns.Pant had suffered a painful blow to his left elbow after being struck by a 145 km/h delivery…

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are enduring a tough IPL 2026 season. They are currently seventh on the points table with two wins and four defeats from six matches, and one of the key reasons behind their struggles has been skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s poor form with the bat.Gaikwad has managed…

Tristan Stubbs and David Miller celebrate win (ANI Photo) Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning last-over victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with David Miller once again proving why he is regarded as one of the finest finishers in world cricket.Chasing a competitive total of 176, DC held their nerve in the closing stages as Miller…

Major update of Ayush Mhatre Injury (Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings could deal with a major injury scare after young batter Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury during their chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The incident occurred in the fourth over of CSK’s pursuit of 195, when Mhatre pulled up midway while attempting a second run. Clearly…

Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: AFP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: Shreyas Iyer first tasted IPL captaincy in turbulent circumstances. In an awkward press conference midway through the 2018 season, flanked by head coach Ricky Ponting, Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) stalwart Gautam Gambhir stood down owing to woeful form and the team’s embarrassing run. Gambhir announced Iyer…

SRH are now placed fourth, with three wins and three defeats in six matches. They have six points to their kitty. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The joy, celebration and excitement were sky high in the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp after they cruised to a 10-run win against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in their IPL…

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: A superb death bowling effort from Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped Sunrisers Hyderabad edge past Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad have climbed to fourth place in…

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Eshan Malinga, center, celebrate with teammates (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Sunrisers Hyderabad survived a tense finish to beat Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in a high-pressure IPL clash, thanks to a brilliant combined effort from Eshan Malinga and Shivang Kumar in the death overs. Chasing 195, CSK were restricted to 184 for…

Abhishek Sharma (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Opener Abhishek Sharma produced a stunning knock for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings, smashing the fastest half-century in the franchise’s history. The left-hander reached his fifty in just 15 balls, breaking his own previous record of 16 balls, and setting the tone early…