Punjab Kings, unbeaten and second on the table, host an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 17 of IPL 2026. SRH historically dominate this fixture, winning 17 of 24 encounters. Key matchups include Shreyas Iyer vs Harshal Patel and Abhishek Sharma vs Arshdeep Singh, which could significantly influence the game's outcome.
The New Zealand batter raised concerns about the long pause in Tariq’s action before release. Mitchell walked away twice during the over, before the umpires stepped in to allow play to continue.
India's young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 78 off 26 balls to power Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, chasing 202 in just 18 overs. Supported by Dhruv Jurel (81*), the 15-year-old dominated bowlers. Earlier, Rajat Patidar scored 63 as RCB posted 201/8, but it proved insufficient.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a record 97/1 Powerplay while chasing 202 against RCB, smashing 57 off 18 in the first six overs with support from Dhruv Jurel. Earlier, Rajat Patidar scored 63 to lift RCB to 201/8. RR’s aggressive start, after strong bowling led by Ravi Bishnoi, put them firmly in control.
Mukul Choudhary emerged as LSG’s hero with a match-winning unbeaten 54 off 27 balls in a last-ball win over KKR. Reflecting on his journey, he said, "Our financial condition wasn’t strong," delaying his start in cricket. Staying calm under pressure, he added, "My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end." Known for his attacking style, he credited belief and patience, saying he always backed himself to finish the game.
Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a last-ball thriller, chasing 182. KKR scored 181/4 with key knocks from Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. In reply, Ayush Badoni’s 54 and Mukul Choudhary’s unbeaten 54 sealed the win. Despite wickets from Anukul Roy and Vaibhav Arora, KKR couldn’t stop LSG in a tense finish.
Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan is considering skipping the 2026 Test against India due to workload management post-back surgery. Doctors have advised him to avoid red-ball cricket, prioritizing his fitness for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Rashid expressed comfort in white-ball formats, emphasizing long-term career sustainability.
David Miller's decision to refuse a single in the final over of the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans cost Delhi Capitals a potential win. Despite an injured hand, Miller's late surge brought them close, but his final act left fans questioning his judgment as they lost by one run.
Jos Buttler achieved a significant milestone, hitting his 600th six in T20 cricket. He joined an elite group of players with this achievement. Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul's strong performance for Delhi was not enough to secure the win. The match saw impressive batting displays from both sides.
Gujarat Titans secured a nail-biting one-run victory over Delhi Capitals after David Miller's hesitation on a single in the final over. Prasidh Krishna's slower ball and a direct hit from Jos Buttler proved decisive. Shubman Gill acknowledged the crucial moment and praised the team's fielding and the par-plus total posted.
Rajasthan Royals secured a dominant 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash. Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's quickfire 39 powered RR to 150/3. Mumbai faltered in the chase, collapsing to 123/9 despite late efforts.