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Abhishek Sharma smashed a stunning 135 off 68 to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to 242/2 and script history against Delhi Capitals.

Abhishek Sharma becomes first Indian to score two IPL centuries in under 50 balls.

SRH post massive 242/2 after 97-run opening stand between Abhishek and Travis Head.

Abhishek Sharma in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

Abhishek Sharma scripts history, becomes first Indian batter in IPL to...

Mumbai Indians receive a massive boost as Will Jacks joins the squad, while Ashwani Kumar scripts history in the win over Gujarat Titans.


Will Jacks joins MI ahead of CSK clash, adds depth with batting flexibility and spin option.

Ashwani Kumar shines with 4/24, becomes youngest MI bowler to claim two four-wicket hauls.

Will Jacks in the frame. (X)

IPL 2026: MI receive major boost before CSK showdown as England star joins squad

Mumbai Indians crushed Gujarat Titans by 99 runs as Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared a viral banter, while Ashwani Kumar scripted history.

Siraj teases Bumrah with viral dialogue, Indian pacers share heartwarming moment post-match.

Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (IPL/BCCI)

After win vs GT Jasprit Bumrah teases Mohammed Siraj with cheeky reply

Delhi Capitals opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad as Axar Patel marked his 100th DC game, with both sides making key changes.


Axar Patel wins toss in his 100th DC match, opts to bowl; Nitish Rana comes into the XI.

Ishan Kishan hints at a different pitch as SRH bring in Madushanka and Harsh Dubey.

Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel in this frame. (IPL/BCCI)

IPL 2026: DC elect to bowl first against SRH, know playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings receive a timely boost as Spencer Johnson joins the squad ahead of the MI clash, despite losing in-form Ayush Mhatre to injury.


Spencer Johnson joins CSK as Nathan Ellis’ replacement ahead of crucial clash vs Mumbai Indians.

CSK suffer setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out with hamstring injury after scoring 201 runs in IPL 2026.

Australia's Spencer Johnson in this frame. (X)

IPL 2026: Injury-hit CSK receive huge boost with Australian pacer's arrival 

Mumbai Indians thrashed Gujarat Titans by 99 runs as Ashwani Kumar scripted history and Tilak Varma powered the innings with a stunning century.

Tilak Varma smashes a brilliant century to set up MI’s dominant win over Gujarat Titans.

Star MI pacer Ashwani Kumar in this frame. (IPL)

Ashwani Kumar scripts history for MI, breaks Jasprit Bumrah's iconic record 

Mumbai Indians thrashed Gujarat Titans by 99 runs as Tilak Varma revealed how his “calm down” moment with Hardik Pandya sparked a stunning maiden IPL hundred.

Tilak Varma smashes 101 off 45 after telling Hardik Pandya to “calm down” during timeout.

Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Titans, set for blockbuster clash against Chennai Super Kings.

MI star batter Tilak Varma in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma tells MI skipper Hardik Pandya to 'Calm Down' 

R Ashwin wants CSK to get 'sensational talent' Vihaan Malhotra on loan from RCB. Malhotra was Ayush Mhatre's teammate and scored more runs than him in Under-19 World Cup 2026.

RCB roped in Vihaan Malhotra for Rs 30 lakh.

Abhigyan Kundu wasn't in the IPL 2026 mini-auction pool. 

Vihaan Malhotra

'Loan this sensational talent from RCB': R Ashwin's advice to CSK 

A new report has sparked a major controversy in Cricket Canada, alleging threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and potential match-fixing during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Dilpreet Bajwa’s captaincy under scrutiny amid claims of player intimidation and forced selections.

ICC launches investigation after reports of gang-linked threats influencing team decisions.

Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa in this frame (X).

Bishnoi gang shadow looms large over Cricket Canada as ICC initiates probe

Ranji Trophy 2025-26's highest wicket-taker, Jammu & Kashmir Auqib Nabi may get to make his Test debut against Afghanistan after IPL 2026.

India's all-format players are expected to be rested for one-off Test vs Afghanistan.

In the expected absence of big wigs, domestic performers are set to receive maiden call-up.

Auqib Nabi, Phil Salt

Nabi, SRH spinner, GT's benched players on radar to make Test debut vs AFG 

Novak Djokovic credits Virat Kohli for sparking his interest in cricket, as the duo’s friendship fuels hopes of a memorable India meet-up.


Djokovic reveals Kohli inspired him to start following cricket and hints at a potential India visit together.

Kohli shines in IPL 2026 with 247 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 157.32.

Novak Djokovic and Virat Kohli in this frame. (X)

Novak Djokovic to meet Virat Kohli? Tennis icon spills beans on India visit

CSK's leading run-scorers in IPL 2026, young Ayush Mhatre will not take part in the ongoing IPL 2026 as he has been ruled out of action for upto 3 months.

Ayush Mhatre's injury requires a rehabilitation of upto 3 months.

Mhatre sustained a hamstring injury during run chase against SRH. 

Ayush Mhatre

Huge blow to CSK, Ayush Mhatre ruled out IPL 2026

Abhinav Mukund wants Gujarat Titans to include Kumar Kushagra as their no.4 batter to solve the middle order woes exposed in run chase against Mumbai Indians.

Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia have had an underwhelming run in IPL 2026.

Abhinav Mukund bats for Kumar Kushagra and Nishant Sindhu in Gujarat Titans middle order.

Kumar Kushagra

Ex-IND opener wants Gujarat Titans to trust SMAT 2025's 3rd highest run-scorer

Gujarat Titans head coach Matthew Hayden wants the top order to do their role after a collapse led to them getting bowled out for 100.

Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan have struggled for runs in IPL 2026.

Gujarat Titans have been too dependent on their top order.

Matthew Hayden, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan

'Shouldn't be allowing Tewatia or Shahrukh lot of balls': Hayden slams top order

SRH vs DC, IPL 2026 Match details: Delhi Capitals' top order has not been consistent. Axar Patel may look to make a couple of changes in the lineup.

DC are yet to finalise who is going to be their designated no.3 batter.

SRH may drop Liam Livingstone from their lineup. 

Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul

SRH vs DC Live Streaming: Head-to-Head, Playing XI & Hyderabad Weather Update

Hardik responds to criticism over Bumrah: Hardik Pandya used Jasprit Bumrah's T20 career statistics to hit back at criticism around not giving him the first over of the innings.

Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Sai Sudharsan off the 1st ball of the innings.

Bumrah took his 1st wicket of IPL 2026. 

Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav

MI skipper reacts to criticism around Bumrah not bowling 1st over of innings

Hayden Slams GT Bowler: Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden was visibly frustrated by Prasidh Krishna and Ashok Sharma's bowling display in the slog overs.

Prasidh Krishna is Gujarat Titans leading wicket-taker but his economy rate has been poor.

73 runs were scored in Mumbai Indians' innings' last four overs. 

Matthew Hayden

'Just a horror story': GT coach slams Krishna-Ashok's effort in slog overs 

Pooran vs Inglis: LSG's Nicholas Pooran's form is a concern and he may get benched soon if he does not deliver an impactful knock. 

Nicholas Pooran averages less than 10 in IPL 2026.

Josh Inglis will be available for 6 league stage games in IPL 2026 and playoffs.

Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran

Last chance for Pooran? LSG's Rs 8.6 crore recruit to join before MI clash

Gill, Bumrah to miss Afghanistan Test: The squad for one-off Test against Afghanistan will likely be finalised keeping in mind all-format players' workload in the ongoing IPL 2026 and whether their teams reach the playoffs.

The one-off Test against Afghanistan begins on June 6.

The Test squad is expected to be announced around the time IPL playoffs are finalised.

Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah 

Gill, Bumrah & other all-format players may be rested for one-off AFG Test 

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans' Captain Shubman Gill slammed his bowlers for not hitting the right lengths which resulted in their 99-run defeat against Mumbai Indians

	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	25	34	0
Inn	0	0	0	0	37	33	0
NO	0	0	0	0	6	8	0
Runs	0	0	0	0	518	325	0
HS	0	0	0	0	75	32	0
Avg	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	16.00	13.00	0.00
BF	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
SR	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
100	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
50	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
6s	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4s	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Format	Test	ODI	T20I	IPL	First Class	List A	Domestic T20
M	0	0	0	0	25	0	0
Inn	0	0	0	0	3	0	0
O	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	3.00	0.00	0.00
Mdns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Balls	0	0	0	0	18	0	0
Runs	0	0	0	0	19	0	0
W	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Avg	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Econ	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	6.00	0.00	0.00
SR	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
5w	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
4w	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Format	First Class	List A
Catches	5	13
Stumps	0	0
Run Outs	0	0

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