Rohit Sharma scored 35 but made history by hitting his 51st six against Delhi Capitals, the most by an Indian against one IPL team, surpassing MS Dhoni. The milestone highlights his dominance despite a modest knock. He also neared 6000 runs for Mumbai Indians, while Chris Gayle still holds the overall record globally.
Rashid Khan said Shubman Gill is recovering well from a muscle spasm and could return soon after Gujarat Titans’ narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals. He admitted GT lost momentum with back-to-back wickets despite a strong start. Chasing 211, they fell short in the final over, with Rashid praising Tushar Deshpande’s “exceptional yorkers” for sealing the game.
Ashok Sharma stole the show with a 154.2 kmph delivery, the fastest of IPL 2026, surpassing Anrich Nortje. The Gujarat Titans pacer impressed with consistent pace. Despite this, Rajasthan Royals posted 210/6, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fifty and Dhruv Jurel’s 75. Gujarat, missing Shubman Gill, faced a tough chase against a confident Rajasthan side.
Devdutt Padikkal is transforming into a T20 force, showcasing an aggressive shift in his batting after a blistering 61. He credits mental reset and technical fine-tuning with RCB's think tank for his evolution. Padikkal remains focused on his role in the explosive RCB lineup and the ultimate goal of representing India.
Punjab Kings beat CSK by five wickets, chasing 210 with ease, led by Shreyas Iyer’s half-century. CSK posted 209/5, powered by Ayush Mhatre’s 73. PBKS got a flying start through Priyansh Arya and stayed composed. Iyer said the team aims to “impress each other,” highlighting strong starts and teamwork behind their top-of-the-table run.
Abhishek Sharma achieved a significant milestone for Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the second player to hit 100 sixes for the franchise. SRH secured their first IPL 2026 win by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, defending a season-high total of 226/8 with a strong bowling performance.
MS Dhoni has been spotted training ahead of Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, fueling hopes of an earlier-than-expected return from a calf strain. The veteran captain missed CSK's opening match defeat, but his presence at practice sessions has boosted fan optimism.
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s steady 52 and strong support from Nitish Kumar Reddy. After a rapid start from Head and Abhishek, SRH post 226/8. KKR begin well but collapse due to poor coordination and wickets, getting bowled out for 161 despite Raghuvanshi’s 52 and Rinku’s effort.
Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 70 guided Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Walking in at 26 for 4, Rizvi, alongside Tristan Stubbs, forged a match-winning 119-run partnership, showcasing remarkable maturity under pressure. The duo's stellar performance secured the chase comfortably.
A heated moment between Prince Yadav and Tristan Stubbs grabbed attention during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals clash, as the two exchanged an intense stare-down. Earlier, Delhi bowled out LSG for 141, with Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan taking three wickets each. Despite efforts from Mitchell Marsh and Abdul Samad, LSG struggled throughout.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer sustained a wrist injury during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans but appeared in good spirits post-match. Debutant Cooper Connolly's maiden half-century guided Punjab to a three-wicket victory in their opening game.
"I could have got Prasidh on earlier, but we were in the game until the end, there will always be ifs and buts. But he came at the right time, took wickets and kept us in the game until the 17th and 18th over," Gill said after the match.
Videos of the incident later circulated on social media, showing the staff struggling to manage the covers in the rain and wind. At one point, two members fell while trying to stop the covers from being lifted.