Chennai

Sanju Samson (W)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Ayush Mhatre

Sarfaraz Khan

Shivam Dube

Dewald Brevis

Jamie Overton

Noor Ahmad

Anshul Kamboj

Gurjapneet Singh

Khaleel Ahmed

Delhi

KL Rahul (W)

Pathum Nissanka

Sameer Rizvi

Axar Patel (C)

David Miller

Tristan Stubbs

Auqib Nabi

Lungi Ngidi

Kuldeep Yadav

T Natarajan

Mukesh Kumar

Akash Madhwal

Akeal Jerome Hosein

Aman Hakim Khan

Dian Forrester

Kartik Sharma

Kuldip Yadav

Macneil Hadley Noronha

Matthew James Henry

Matthew William Short

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mukesh Choudhary

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Prashant Ramendra Veer

Rahul Desraj Chahar

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan

Shreyas Gopal

Spencer Henry Johnson

Urvil Mukesh Patel

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Abishek Porel

Ajay Jadav Mandal

Ashutosh Rambabu Sharma

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

David Andrew Miller

Pathira Vasan Dushmantha Chameera

Karun Kaladharan Nair

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Madhav Tiwari

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nitish Rana

Pathum Nissanka Silva

Prithvi Pankaj Shaw

Rehan Ahmed

Sahil Ulhas Parakh

Thangarasu Natarajan

Tripurana Vijay

Vipraj Nigam

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Ruturaj Gaikwad fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate despite CSK’s first win of IPL 2026 against DC, adding to the skipper’s challenging start to the season.

Gaikwad penalised Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate; stricter fines and demerit points could follow for repeated offences.

CSK secure first win with a 23-run victory, but Gaikwad’s poor form remains a concern with just 56 runs in four matches.

Chennai Super Kings' skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame (X).

BCCI fines Ruturaj Gaikwad for maintaining slow over-rate after CSK's 23-run win

CSK end their losing streak with a dominant 23-run win over DC, as bowling coach Eric Simons highlights renewed self-belief in the dressing room.

Eric Simons credits improved self-belief and dressing room balance despite CSK’s early struggles in IPL 2026.

Sanju Samson’s 115 and a clinical bowling effort led by Jamie Overton power CSK to their first win of the season.

Sanju Samson in the frame (X).

After maiden win in IPL 2026, CSK bowling coach reveals mindset vs DC

Kieron Pollard downplays the Rohit–Kohli rivalry ahead of MI vs RCB, urging focus on the team battle while praising the veterans’ continued brilliance.


Pollard shifts focus from Rohit vs Kohli to MI vs RCB, emphasizing team performance over individual battles.

Rohit (118 runs) and Kohli (129 runs) continue to shine in IPL 2026 with impressive strike rates above 160.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the frame (X).

 MI coach Kieron Pollard wants focus on superstars of next decade 

Chennai Super Kings rode on Sanju Samson's century and Jamie Overton's four-fer to thrash Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to record their first win in IPL 2026

CSK thrashed DC by 23 runs for first win in IPL 2026

CSK successfully defended the target of 213

CSK's Jamie Overton (L) and Sanju Samson in frame. (IPL/X)

IPL 2026: Samson-Overton's magic helps CSK record first win after sinking DC

Chennai Super Kings' Ayush Mhatre had to retire out despite scoring a brilliant 39-ball 56 against against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 clash

CSK's Ayush Mhatre scored an impressive 36-ball 59 against DC

Mhatre was retired out despite hitting a brilliant half century

CSK's Ayush Mhatre (R) and Ruturaj Gaikwad in frame. (Screenshot)

DECODED: Why Ayush Mhatre was retired out during CSK vs DC IPL 2026 clash

Sanju Samson struck a spellbinding century to script history for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals

Sanju Samson created history after cracking a sensational century in the IPL 2026 clash against DC

Sanju Samson scored a blistering 56-ball 115

CSK's star batter Sanju Samson in this frame. (X)

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson outdoes MS Dhoni with magical ton during CSK vs DC clash

Delhi capitals (DC) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 clash at the Chepauk stadium

DC won the toss and elected to bowl first against CSK

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides

DC captain Axar Patel (L) and CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in frame. (BCCI/IPL)

IPL 2026: DC opt to bowl against Brevis-boosted CSK, Rs 8.4 cr star makes debut

Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming addressed the criticism around team's lacklustre show in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming called the criticism around team an appropriate one

CSK have recorded three defeats in a row in the ongoing IPL 2026

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming in this frame. (Getty)

Stephen Fleming reacts to CSK's criticism amidst shoddy campaign in IPL 2026, sa

IPL 2026: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming, while giving an update on MS Dhoni's injury, said that the veteran wicketkeeper-batter is working hard to get back

CSK legend MS Dhoni has already missed the first three matches of IPL 2026 due to injury

However, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming has provided an update on Dhoni's injury

Former Chennai Super Kings' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in frame. (Getty)

Fleming gives big update on MS Dhoni's fitness ahead of CSK vs DC IPL 2026 clash

Former CSK stars Lakshmipathy Balaji and Subramaniam Badrinath have slammed Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy in the ongoing IPL 2026

CSK are still searching for a win in the IPL 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK have recorded hat-trick of defeats in the ongoing season

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (X)

Ex-CSK stars find big flaw in Ruturaj Gaikwad's captaincy in IPL 2026

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Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

In the IPL 2026 final, Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury and needed medical attention on the field. The injury has led to him missing the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring tear during IPL 2026 final.

Kohli hobbled between the wickets during his match-winning unbeaten 75. 

Virat Kohli

Kohli batted with hamstring tear in IPL final; out of AFG ODIs, ENG tour in doub

Krunal return to Team India: Krunal Pandya said that he is disappointed at times when he is not selected but reminds himself about why he started playing cricket.

Krunal Pandya's last T20I appearance was against Sri Lanka in 2021.

Krunal claimed 14 wickets and scored 226 runs in IPL 2026.

Krunal Pandya, Virat Kohli

Ahead of Ireland, England tour, Krunal Pandya hopeful of comeback after 5 years

Sachin Tendulkar explained how things went south for Punjab Kings after dominating the first half of the Indian Premier League 2026

Punjab Kings remained unbeaten through half of the Indian Premier League 2026

Things started going downhill for PBKS at the latter half of the season which ultimately resulted in their ouster

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in frame. (Getty)

Sachin Tendulkar explains main reason behind dramatic downfall in IPL 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin included several key players in his best XII of the Indian Premier League 2026. Ashwin appointed Shubman Gill as captain of his star-studded team

R Ashwin has disclosed his best XII of IPL 2026

Ashwin has included the likes of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill in his star-studded team

Former CSK spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in this frame. (Getty)

Ashwin announces his best XII of IPL 2026, appoints 26-yr-old as captain

RCB's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli offered a crucial advice to RR's explosive opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after winning the IPL 2026 title

Virat Kohli heaped immense praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Virat Kohli's 'ek Bihari sab pe bhari' remark to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes viral

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (L) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Screenshot)

'Ek Bihari sab pe bhari': Virat Kohli lavishes praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, t

Ahead of India versus Afghanistan one-off Test, Kuldeep Yadav admitted that it's tough when one switch from Indian Premier League to the longest format

Kuldeep Yadav is gearing up for the one-off Test against Afghanistan

The one-off Test between India and Afghanistan will start from June 6

India's ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav in this frame. (Getty)

'It is tough when you switch from...': Kuldeep ahead of IND vs AFG Test

India's wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has announced retirement from International cricket. The 32-year-old's international cricket spanned exactly one year

India's wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat has called it quits to International cricket

KS Bharat made his Test debut for India against Australia in Nagpur in February 2023

India's wicketkeeper KS Bharat (L) and ace pacer Mohammed Shami in this frame. (Getty)

India's 32-yr-old wicketkeeper-batter retires ahead of one-off Test vs AFG

Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The stage is set for the action-packed Women's T20 World Cup 2026 which is scheduled to get underway from June 12 with England and Sri Lanka taking on each other in the opener

Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will kick off from June 12

Sri Lanka and England will take on each other in the tournament opener

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

Revealed: How Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 title holders will outpay Men's IPL 202

Rohit Sharma's availability for the upcoming India versus Afghanistan ODI series is subject to fitness as the veteran batter has been asked to report to CoE for fitness assessment

Rohit Sharma is doubtful for India vs Afghanistan ODI series

Rohit Sharma has been asked to report to CoE for fitness assessment

Former India captain Rohit Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

Big update on Rohit Sharma's injury ahead of India vs Afghanistan ODI series

England players took the field with black armbands during the opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's, with the ECB confirming the reason behind the touching tribute.

England wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence to honour former England cricketers who passed away over the last year.

The first Test against New Zealand also marked a historic milestone as Lord's hosted its 150th men's Test match.

REVEALED: Why England players are wearing black armbands in first Test against New Zealand

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