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Arshdeep Samra

Grant Russ (W)

Josef Doctora

Daniel Smith (C)

Miggy Podosky

Hernie Isorena

Amanpreet Sirah

Gurbhupinder Chohan

Liam Myott

Kepler Lukies

Huzaifa Mohammed

Japan

Alex Patmore

Lachlan Lake

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming (C)

Sabaorish Ravichandran

Ibrahim Takahashi

Declan Suzuki

Wataru Miyauchi (W)

Reo Sakurano

Mian Siddique

Piyush Kumbhare

Ryan Drake

Amanpreet Singh Figuerra Sirah

Andrew Donovan

Arashdeep Singh Samra

Christopher Evan Smith

Christopher John Stamp

Daniel Smith

Daniel Christopher Smith

Francis Norman Walsh

Grant Ronald Russ

Henry Ernest Roy Tyler

Huzaifa Mohammed Akram

Jonathon Tuffin

Josef Erwin Abayata Doctora

Kepler Dean Ang Lukies

Kulwinderjeet Sangha Singh

Liam Jacob Myott

Mark Christian Manalo

Jean-Miguel Catapang Podosky

Neil Joshua Abrea Smith

Nivek Tanner

Rhys Burinaga

Abdul Samad

Abhishek Anand

Benjamin Ito-Davis

Charles Matsumoto Hinze

Declan Suzuki-McComb

Esam Rahman

Kazuma Kato-Stafford

Kazumasa Takahashi

Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming

Kiefer Yamamoto-Lake

Kohei Kubota

Koji Hardgrave Abe

Lachlan Yamamoto-Lake

Makoto Taniyama

Reo Sakurano-Thomas

Alexander Shirai-Patmore

Shoma Sugaya-Slater

Wataru Miyauchi

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Shreyas Iyer reacts after PBKS’ first IPL 2026 loss, admits fatigue and bowling lapses as RR chase down 222 in a thrilling encounter.

Shreyas Iyer admits bowling execution lapses and slight fatigue after PBKS’ first loss despite posting a strong total of 222.

Iyer backs team’s process and remains optimistic, praises Harpreet Brar’s impressive performance in a tough outing

“Body was a bit fatigued”: Shreyas Iyer opens up after PBKS’ first IPL 2026 defeat

Shreyas Iyer

“Body was a bit fatigued”: Shreyas Iyer opens up after PBKS’ first IPL 2026 loss

RR end PBKS’ unbeaten run with a stunning 222 chase. Jaiswal and Ferreira star as Rajasthan pull off a thrilling win in IPL 2026.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) became the first team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to defeat the Punjab Kings (PBKS).

PBKS posted a formidable total of 222 runs in 20 overs.

RR successfully chased down the target in 19.2 overs in a high-scoring thriller.

IPL 2026: RR snap PBKS’ unbeaten streak, chase down 222 with four bowls to spare

RR break PBKS’ unbeaten run

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s impressive IPL form sparks a fresh debate, with a veteran backing his potential return to the Indian team.

Mohammad Kaif cricketer backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar for India comeback.

Strong IPL performances put the experienced pacer back in national contention.

Veteran voices support for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, says “India comeback? Why not”

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Priyansh Arya reveals a fun six-hitting bet with Prabhsimran Singh that comes with a special prize. A look at PBKS’ explosive opening duo.

Priyansh Arya recently revealed a fun bet between him and his opening partner Prabhsimran Singh.

The duo is competing to hit the most sixes, with a special prize at stake—a bat from Shreyas Iyer for the winner.

"Whoever hits the most sixes will get...":  Priyansh Arya reveals the bet with Prabhsimran Singh over six-hitting contest

Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh

"Whoever hits most sixes will...": Priyansh Arya on bet with Prabhsimran Singh

RR opt to bowl first vs PBKS in IPL 2026 clash. Both teams make two changes—check full playing XIs and captains’ toss reactions.

Riyan Parag wins the toss and opts to bowl first as RR look to exploit early moisture against PBKS

Both teams make two key changes with Dasun Shanaka and Lockie Ferguson among the notable inclusions

IPL 2026: RR opted to bowl first against PBKS, two changes in each side, know playing XIs

Riyan Parag and Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2026: RR opted to bowl first against PBKS, two changes in each side

Latest ICC Women’s T20I rankings bring notable shifts for Indian stars like Smriti Mandhana & Deepti Sharma, with key movements across batting and bowling charts.

Philippines vs Japan Points Table

PHI vs JPN Match 8 Points Table - Port Moresby (26 July 2023)

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