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IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians’ loss to Chennai Super Kings sparks debate as Mitchell McClenaghan explains why Hardik Pandya avoided bowling in the death overs.


Mitchell McClenaghan claims Sanju Samson had "lined up" Hardik Pandya early in the innings.

Hardik Pandya continues poor run in IPL 2026 with both bat and ball underwhelming.

Hardik Pandya in this frame. (X)

'Sanju Samson lined up Hardik': Former MI star drops bombshell on MI skipper's 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 match 34 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with both sides eyeing a crucial win.

RCB vs GT set for high-scoring clash in Bengaluru; pitch expected to favour batters.

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill headline strong predicted XIs for both teams.

Shubman Gill and Rajat Patidar in this frame. (X)

RCB vs GT Live Streaming: Match Details, Head-to-Head, Playing XI, Pitch Report 

Mumbai Indians suffered a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings, with a heated on-field exchange between Tilak Varma and Jamie Overton grabbing attention at Wankhede.


Tilak Varma, Jamie Overton involved in heated spat; umpire steps in to defuse tension.

Akeal Hosein stars as MI slump to eighth after 103-run loss.

Jamie Overton and Tilak Varma in this frame. (Screengrab)

WATCH: Heated moment at Wankhede as Tilak and Overton engage in a fiery spat

Suzie Bates announces retirement after the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 20-year international career.


Suzie Bates to retire after 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup following 20+ years with New Zealand.

Suzie Bates holds the record for the most runs in Women’s T20 Internationals, with 4,717 runs.

Suzie Bates in this frame. (X)

New Zealand legend announces retirement, set to quit international cricket 

Mumbai Indians’ struggles continue in IPL 2026 as Hardik Pandya endures a poor run, though coach Mahela Jayawardene backs him amid team inconsistency.


Hardik Pandya scores just 97 runs in 7 matches, takes 3 wickets at an economy of 12.67.

Mahela Jayawardene defends Pandya, blames overall team inconsistency for MI’s struggles.

Hardik Pandya in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

Is skipper Hardik's form a concern? MI coach breaks silence after big loss 

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated their historic win over Mumbai Indians to Mukesh Choudhary after his brave return following personal loss.


Ruturaj Gaikwad hails Mukesh Choudhary’s courage, dedicates win to him.

CSK climb to fifth spot after dominant victory, boosting their net run rate.

Mukesh Choudhary in this frame. (X)

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicates historic win vs MI to Mukesh Choudhary

Chennai Super Kings crushed Mumbai Indians by 103 runs as Sanju Samson’s unbeaten ton and Akeal Hosein’s 4/17 sealed a record-breaking win.


Sanju Samson smashed 101 not out off 54 to power CSK to 207/6.

Akeal Hosein stars with 4/17 as CSK register their biggest-ever IPL win.

Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (IPL/BCCI)

Chennai Super Kings script history in IPL, become first team to...

Chennai Super Kings thrashed Mumbai Indians by 104 runs as Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 101 and Akeal Hosein’s 4/17 sealed a dominant win.


Akeal Hosein shines with 4/17, credits Dwayne Bravo’s advice for powerplay success.

Akeal Hosein in this frame. (IPL)

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein reveals Bravo's role behind match winning spell vs MI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crushed Mumbai Indians (MI) by 103 runs to rocket to fifth spot in the Indian Premier League 2026 points table

CSK hammered MI by 103 runs in their IPL 2026 clash

MI were bundled out for 104 while chasing a 208-run target

CSK's Sanju Samson (L) and Akeal Hosein in frame. (X)

IPL 2026: Samson-Hosein's wizardry helps CSK bulldoze MI by 103 runs

Simon Doull credits MS Dhoni’s absence for facilitating a smoother transition at CSK. Doulls stated that by intentionally stepping back from the spotlight, Dhoni is preventing his own legacy from overshadowing the current setup

MS Dhoni didn't play the MI vs CSK clash as he is yet to regain full fitness

Dhoni is recovering from a calf injury, which he sustained during a training session

Former CSK captain MS Dhoni in frame. (Getty)

	Test	ODI	T20I
Batting	0	0	0
Bowling	0	0	0

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL	First Class	List A	Domestic T20
M	0	0	0	0	19	14	1
Inn	0	0	0	0	33	12	1
NO	0	0	0	0	3	1	1
Runs	0	0	0	0	736	143	0
HS	0	0	0	0	88	34	0
Avg	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	24.00	13.00	0.00
BF	0	0	0	0	1474	294	0
SR	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	49.00	48.00	0.00
100	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
50	0	0	0	0	6	0	0
6s	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4s	0	0	0	0	100	11	0

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL	First Class	List A	Domestic T20
M	0	0	0	0	19	14	0
Inn	0	0	0	0	23	8	0
O	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	161.00	70.00	0.00
Mdns	0	0	0	0	18	4	0
Balls	0	0	0	0	967	423	0
Runs	0	0	0	0	591	299	0
W	0	0	0	0	20	13	0
Avg	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	29.00	23.00	0.00
Econ	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.00	4.00	0.00
SR	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	48.00	32.00	0.00
5w	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
4w	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Format	First Class	List A
Catches	10	2
Stumps	0	0
Run Outs	0	0