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Virat Kohli was in sublime touch for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 202 in the IPL 2026 opener, Kohli remained unbeaten on 69 as RCB began their title defence in style with a six-wicket win source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-becomes-1st-player-in-ipl-history-to-achieve-massive-feat-11280196#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni scored 196 runs at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17 in IPL 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-on-the-wrong-side-csk-great-receives-difficult-verdict-ahead-of-ipl-2026-11274544#publisher=newsstand

It is not only the spectators - increasingly, players and commentators seem to be leaning towards leaving the Pakistan Super League if and when the opportunity arises. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-pakistan-cricket-embarrased-again-psl-commentator-nick-knight-signs-for-ipl-11276396#publisher=newsstand

GT have played a total of four editions of the IPL. They have made it to the playoffs in three of them, while reaching the final twice. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gujarat-titans-ipl-2026-preview-gt-predicted-playing-xi-strengths-and-weaknesses-11276159#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 got off to a spectator-less start at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-super-league-1st-match-turns-into-pink-ball-contest-internet-thinks-its-due-to-poor-jersey-quality-watch-11271590#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their very first game of the season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunrisers-hyderabad-ipl-2026-preview-srh-predicted-playing-xi-strengths-and-weaknesses-all-you-need-to-know-11271141#publisher=newsstand