Sunrisers Hyderabad surged to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a dominant win over Punjab Kings. Riding on strong batting performances, SRH posted a massive total, securing a crucial victory. This result reshaped the standings, with Punjab slipping to second and several teams vying for playoff spots.
The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.
On whether 155 was a competitive total, Axar said, "Yes obviously. The wicket the way played in the first innings, we felt that 155 was a really good score on the board. But I felt that we played with 8 batters, so we were 10-15 runs short."
Mumbai Indians may have found their most destructive opening combination since the glory days of the franchise. On a run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, opener Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scripted yet another record partnership to put Mumbai in complete control against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026.
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to win the Madrid Open and become the first player to claim five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles. The world No. 1 dominated the final without facing a break point and credited his success to hard work, discipline, self-belief and strong support from his team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad led Chennai Super Kings to a crucial eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, keeping their playoff hopes alive. His unbeaten 67, coupled with Anshul Kamboj's three-wicket haul, was pivotal. Gaikwad praised the team's resilience and the bowlers' ability to regain control. The win underscores CSK's determined approach to the tournament's business end.
KL Rahul downplayed his personal milestone of surpassing MS Dhoni on the IPL all-time run-scorers list, emphasizing team success and trophies as his ultimate goal. Despite individual achievements, Rahul stated his primary focus remains on winning the IPL, aiming to match Dhoni's five championship titles.
Delhi Capitals achieved their biggest IPL chase ever, stunning Rajasthan Royals by successfully hunting down 226. This crucial victory propels DC to sixth in the standings, keeping their playoff hopes alive as the IPL 2026 league stage intensifies. RR's inconsistent run continues, while the top positions remain tightly contested.
Shikhar Dhawan champions young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, emphasizing performance over age. Dhawan lauded the teenager's fearless batting against top bowlers, a rarity at his age. Sooryavanshi's impressive IPL 2026 stats, including 400 runs at a 238.10 strike rate and 37 sixes, back Dhawan's praise. However, Dhawan acknowledges the challenge of breaking into India's strong top order.
Gujarat Titans secured a four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, avenging their earlier loss and strengthening their playoff contention. This win propelled GT to 10 points, narrowing the gap with the top teams, while RCB remained second despite the defeat. The league stage is intensifying as teams vie for playoff spots.