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CSK speedster Anshul Kamboj endured an unwanted IPL record in the 2026 season, conceding 34 sixes, the most by any bowler in a single edition of the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-pacer-anshul-kamboj-surpasses-rashid-khan-to-script-unwanted-ipl-record-11529953#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan added to their remarkable consistency as an opening pair with a record seventh century partnership source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-sai-sudharsan-go-top-in-unique-century-list-gt-star-joins-virender-sehwag-in-elite-list-11530010#publisher=newsstand

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a humorous take while praising batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-soooryavanshis-blitz-prompts-area-51-post-from-r-ashwin-internet-in-meltdown-11521597#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders, after five losses in their first six games, were virtually counted out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, they are now on a winning streak source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-playoffs-scenario-after-kkr-beat-mi-fight-for-one-spot-gets-more-intense-11525193#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Mumbai Indians (MI) to a modest total of 147/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-becomes-2nd-ipl-team-to-after-using-three-captains-in-three-matches-11524828#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant delivered a blunt and straightforward assessment after his side's seven-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-drops-expletive-on-live-tv-after-loss-against-rajasthan-royals-f-ing-good-team-11519626#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli is set to return to action for India during the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/whole-world-might-get-unfit-but-not-virat-kohli-madan-lal-praises-india-greats-fitness-11519239#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that he is exhausted talking about MS Dhoni's IPL future and added that in his opinion, Chennai Super Kings have completely mishandled the situation. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-india-star-exhausted-with-ms-dhoni-saga-sends-harsh-lesson-message-to-csk-11514203#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson has been a great addition for the five-time champions in IPL 2026 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-breaks-ms-dhonis-record-to-climb-new-high-for-csk-charging-towards-massive-first-11514011#publisher=newsstand

Actor and former radio jockey RJ Mahvash opened up about dating rumours involving Punjab Kings cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and said that she stood by him during a difficult period of his life. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rj-mahvash-finally-breaks-silence-on-dating-rumours-with-yuzvendra-chahal-was-going-through-a-low-phase-11508968#publisher=newsstand

It was Finn-sanity at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Finn Allen unleashed a stunning 35-ball 93 after surviving two early chances as Kolkata Knight Riders capitalised on Gujarat Titans' sloppy fielding to pile up their season's highest 247 for two in their IPL match here on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/finn-allen-becomes-1st-ipl-player-to-historic-mark-after-fiery-93-for-kkr-vs-gt-need-5-more-sixes-to-break-sanath-jayasuriyas-record-11505998#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan was in terrible pain during the side's 248-run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-happened-to-sai-sudharsan-gt-star-opener-leaves-field-in-pain-vs-kkr-in-ipl-2026-match-11505791#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings are one defeat away from being knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoffs race. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-doesnt-spare-shreyas-iyer-shows-punjab-kings-the-mirror-after-5-straight-losses-11498988#publisher=newsstand

Mitchell Marsh's 38-ball 90 was a stunning rhapsody of power, carrying an already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants to a seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-points-table-chennai-super-kings-slip-to-sixth-spot-after-loss-to-lucknow-super-giants-11502414#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings' dreams of reaching the IPL 2026 Playoffs were dealt a massive blow as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side slumped to a 7-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-playoffs-scenarios-big-blow-for-csk-what-loss-vs-lucknow-super-giants-means-for-top-4-race-11502242#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to field first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday in Dharamsala source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-became-test-captain-before-mi-captain-jasprit-bumrah-drops-viral-comment-ahead-of-pbks-vs-mi-11496930#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Jacob Bethell dropped his gold chain while losing his wicket during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-star-drops-and-leaves-gold-chain-on-ground-during-dismissal-this-happens-next-11491644#publisher=newsstand

With this century, Virat Kohli extended his record for most IPL hundreds. He now has nine of them source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-dances-and-then-goes-on-to-slam-record-extending-ipl-ton-surpasses-chris-gayle-for-major-feat-11491763#publisher=newsstand

A score of 0, a duck, is a rarity for Virat Kohli. Two ducks? Before IPL 2026, it had happened only once, in 2022 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohlis-celebration-after-scoring-1st-run-in-three-matches-goes-viral-rcb-great-goes-on-extend-ipl-record-11491552#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans have put one foot in the IPL 2026 playoffs after their massive 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-playoffs-scenario-after-gts-win-vs-srh-rcbs-chances-take-hit-csks-chance-now-up-to-42-8-per-cent-11486397#publisher=newsstand

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing edition of the IPL, and his performances have propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the points table. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/never-worked-for-me-bhuvneshwar-kumars-heartbreaking-remark-on-india-comeback-talks-11482467#publisher=newsstand

Punjab Kings' fourth loss on the trot, with the latest one coming against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Monday, has placed the IPL 2026 points table in an interesting situation source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-points-table-and-playoff-scenario-punjab-kings-4th-loss-on-the-trot-hands-massive-opportunity-to-csk-rr-11481043#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh backed star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah despite a poor campaign for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-to-be-blamed-for-mumbai-indians-poor-ipl-run-harbhajan-singh-says-not-right-thing-11480430#publisher=newsstand

Krunal Pandya, who spent his first six years at the IPL from 2016 to 2021 with the Mumbai Indians, reflected emotionally on his time with his former franchise, calling MI batting coach Kieron Pollard a "big brother". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/had-my-best-years-in-mi-krunal-pandya-gets-emotional-after-eliminating-former-team-11476454#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged past Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-didnt-deserve-to-win-rcb-captain-rajat-patidars-shocking-remark-despite-last-ball-win-vs-mi-11476335#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a stunning last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-clinch-last-ball-thriller-against-mumbai-indians-virat-kohlis-reaction-says-it-all-11476271#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in full flow for Rajasthan Royals in a 230-run chase against Gujarat Titans. The teenager slammed a six off Mohammed Siraj on the first ball he faced, and then went on to hit two sixes off Kagiso Rabada source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/angry-mohammed-siraj-vents-out-frustration-after-completing-revenge-against-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ashish-nehras-mastermind-at-work-11472813#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just 15 years old, but his sensational batting talent has sparked a huge debate regarding his potential inclusion in the senior Indian team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-route-for-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-bcci-sent-test-debut-message-11469409#publisher=newsstand

Axar Patel admitted that both his team's batters and bowlers let the side down after Delhi Capitals suffered a humiliating eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/end-of-delhi-capitals-ipl-2026-hopes-axar-patel-makes-stunning-next-year-remark-11469258#publisher=newsstand

BCB has levelled charges on team officials, franchise owners, and some players for participating in alleged corrupt practices or interfering with an inquiry into illegal activities during the 12th edition of BPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcb-charges-players-officials-franchise-owners-with-corrupt-practices-during-bpl-12-11463829#publisher=newsstand

Who is the best Indian opener in the IPL? Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has named his pick source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-is-the-best-indian-opener-in-ipl-ex-batting-coach-names-his-pick-not-virat-kohli-or-rohit-sharma-11458955#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson once again underlined why he is regarded as one of India's most dangerous white-ball batters, steering CSK to their fifth win of the season with a composed yet commanding unbeaten 87 off 52 balls against Delhi Capitals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-says-wouldve-had-to-be-selfish-for-hundred-sunil-gavaskar-responds-11454386#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings are well and truly very much in the IPL 2026 playoffs race. With their fifth win in 10 matches, CSK have climbed to sixth place in the points table source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-chennai-super-kings-reignite-playoffs-race-delhi-capitals-suffer-setback-11454221#publisher=newsstand

Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar blasted Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for a major error during the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/unacceptable-sunil-gavaskar-blasts-jasprit-bumrah-for-major-error-during-lucknow-super-giants-clash-11449014#publisher=newsstand

As CSK reached Feroz Shah Kotla in the middle of searing heat of the capital on Monday afternoon, fans waited to catch a glimpse of MS Dhoni, the former skipper. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-coach-drops-above-my-pay-grade-remark-to-question-on-ms-dhoni-11449390#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians rode on sublime half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to outclass Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-mumbai-indians-beat-lsg-in-battle-of-survival-11449182#publisher=newsstand

Lakshmi N. Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal, along with Adar Poonawalla, acquired a majority stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for USD 1.65 billion (approximately Rs 15,600 crore) after the Kal Somani-led consortium pulled out of the race. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-sale-facing-legal-trouble-after-rs-15-600-crore-deal-report-makes-big-claim-11443743#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori on Sunday said losing wickets at crucial times hampered their strategies against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/srh-coach-daniel-vettori-dissects-problem-after-kkr-loss-namedrops-ishan-kishan-heinrich-klaasen-11443630#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings, their seventh loss in nine matches in IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-mumbai-indians-can-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-after-defeat-against-rivals-csk-11440667#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings restricted a lacklustre Mumbai Indians to 159 for seven in a critical Indian Premier League match on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-script-huge-world-record-become-first-t20-team-to-achieve-this-feat-11440424#publisher=newsstand

Kyle Jamieson stunned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with an inswinging yorker during the second over of the match, giving the batting prodigy an aggressive send-off. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-a-pretty-sight-kyle-jamieson-blasted-by-ex-cricketer-over-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-send-off-11437032#publisher=newsstand

A wonderful exhibition of batting gifts by KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) overshadowed Riyan Parag's redemptive 90, powering Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-delhi-capitals-gain-one-spot-with-win-over-rajasthan-royals-11437358#publisher=newsstand