Sunrisers Hyderabad's Praful Hinge delivered a historic 4/34 on debut, spearheading a dominant 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. His fiery opening spell, coupled with Sakib Hussain's impressive 4/24, dismantled the opposition's chase. Captain Ishan Kishan lauded the young pacers' hunger and preparation, while RR captain Riyan Parag acknowledged their brilliant bowling performance.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/1NXE6gT
Sunrisers Hyderabad thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs in an IPL match, powered by Praful Hinge’s sensational debut where he took three wickets in the first over and finished with 4/34. SRH scored 216/6, led by Ishan Kishan’s 91. RR were bowled out for 159 despite resistance from Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja.
Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing a rare wicketless streak in IPL 2026, going five matches without a wicket, his longest dry spell. Despite a respectable economy rate, the Mumbai Indians spearhead has conceded 123 runs in 15 overs. This unusual phase contrasts with his career record of 183 wickets in 149 matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru dominated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring Wankhede thriller. Powered by explosive fifties from Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, RCB posted a massive 240/4. MI fought back through Sherfane Rutherford’s unbeaten 71, but regular wickets and early setbacks, including Rohit’s injury, derailed their chase as they finished on 222/5.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted a formidable 240/4, powered by Phil Salt's 78 and Rajat Patidar's rapid 53. Virat Kohli contributed a steady 50. Mumbai Indians' chase faltered early as Rohit Sharma retired hurt on 19 due to a hamstring injury, leaving the daunting target unmet.
Kieron Pollard praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless IPL rise but urged caution around hype, warning young players shouldn’t be discarded after failures. He highlighted how perceptions change quickly in cricket. Pollard also backed experienced stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, saying veterans should be respected and allowed to decide their own future in the game.
Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was seen using a phone in the dugout during an IPL match, violating PMOA rules that ban such use outside the dressing room. The incident, noticed during the chase, has drawn scrutiny, with potential action from officials. IPL authorities stress strict phone-use guidelines to prevent corruption risks, and an investigation may follow.
India beat Korea 2-1 to win their fifth and final tie in the Billie Jean King Cup. India had to win 3-0 and needed other result to go their way, but neither worked out. India finished third in the group and will not qualify for the playoffs.
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.