Lucknow Super Giants dented Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes with a dominant seven-wicket victory. Akash Singh's stellar bowling performance restricted CSK to 187, a target LSG comfortably chased with 20 balls remaining. This loss pushed CSK to sixth in the IPL 2026 standings, while RCB lead the table.
Nahid Rana has been named ICC Men's Player of the Month for April 2026 following an exceptional performance that secured Bangladesh's ODI series victory against New Zealand. Rana's eight wickets in three matches, including a crucial five-wicket haul, earned him both Player of the Series and this prestigious monthly award.
Mumbai Indians secured a crucial six-wicket victory against Punjab Kings, keeping IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive for several teams. While RCB and GT lead the standings, KKR and PBKS face must-win scenarios. MI and LSG are officially out, but the race for the remaining playoff spots remains intensely competitive with just a few games left.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 guided RCB to their eighth victory, propelling them to 16 points and a superior net run rate. The defeat leaves KKR in eighth place, struggling to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Afghanistan's cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi visited former teammate Shapoor Zadran in a Greater Noida hospital. Zadran is battling a rare, life-threatening immune disorder. Nabi shared a heartfelt update, expressing his pain at seeing the once-feared bowler hospitalized and praying for his swift recovery and return to loved ones.
Washington Sundar's astonishing, near-ground six was a highlight as Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs. Sundar's 50, alongside Sai Sudharsan's 61, propelled GT to 168. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder then starred with the ball, bowling out SRH for just 86 to secure a dominant victory.
FIFA confirmed ongoing discussions for media rights in India for the 2026 World Cup, with no official broadcaster yet announced. The Delhi High Court has issued notices regarding the broadcast, as talks in other territories like China also remain unsettled. Fans await confirmation on television and digital platform coverage for the expanded tournament.
Gujarat Titans secured a commanding 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. This win propelled Gujarat Titans to the top of the Indian Premier League 2026 standings. Half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar set a strong total. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder then dismantled the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup. Gujarat Titans achieved their fifth consecutive win.
Punjab Kings suffered their fourth straight IPL 2026 loss, falling by three wickets to Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. Despite a strong 210/5, their bowling and fielding faltered, allowing DC to chase the target with aggressive half-centuries. Captain Shreyas Iyer expressed disappointment, highlighting execution lapses as the key issues.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a stellar 4/23 spell against Mumbai Indians, propelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory. His performance, including the wickets of Rickelton, Rohit, Suryakumar, and Tilak Varma, secured him the IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 21 wickets. This marks his sixth three-wicket haul this season, highlighting his consistent impact for RCB.
Ravindra Jadeja unveiled a novel "player in pocket" celebration after dismissing Jos Buttler during the Gujarat Titans vs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match. This fresh gesture added a new dimension to his iconic on-field expressions, following a crucial wicket taken by Donovan Ferreira.