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Mendis and Babar power Zalmi to record-breaking win over Kings
The pair's 191-run stand took Zalmi to 246, and Kings could only muster 87 in the chase, suffering the biggest ever defeat in the PSL

'He's got that look in his eyes' - Langer earmarks Mukul Choudhary for even bigger hits
The 21-year-old batter smashed an unbeaten 26-ball fifty to take his team home in a last-ball thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders

Mukul Choudhary stuns KKR to seal thriller for LSG
He bashed a 25-ball half-century, having come in at 104 for 5 in the 13th over and helping chase down 182
IPL 2026 Memes: Hilarious Reactions from KKR vs LSG, Match 15 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Lucknow Super Giants pulls off an incredible victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

How the PBKS top order is raising the bar
At the centre of this resurgence is Prabhsimran Singh, a homegrown talent who is finally beginning to fulfil his vast potential
IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match 15 - Who Said What?
Lucknow Super Giants scripts an incredible win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points, match analysis, stats and more
LSG won the match by three wickets.

Who is Mukul Choudhary? 21-year-old wicketkeeper batter from Rajasthan idolises MS Dhoni, becomes LSG's newest sensation
Mukul Choudhary hit seven massive sixes to rescue what felt like a lost cause for Lucknow, helping beat KKR. Where does Mukul come from, what was his journey?
Cameron Green ends bowling hiatus but two overs enough to prove why he may be better off just as a batter for KKR
Cameron Green’s return to bowling, which had started with such promise, ended up highlighting the inconsistencies in his second skill.

IPL: Mukul scripts a miracle for LSG
Mukul Choudhary's explosive 54 off 27 balls led Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.

Hasaranga out of IPL; LSG to name replacement soon
ESPNcricinfo has learnt South Africa's George Linde is the likely replacement
IPL 2026: KKR vs LSG, Match 15: Stats Review of player records and achieved milestones
LSG won the match by three wickets.

Ravi Shastri regales Wankhede on his night of honour
A stand named after former India all-rounder Ravi Shastri was unveiled at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

Lions terminate Beyers Swanepoel's contract for walkout during one-day final
Allrounder's move to Worcestershire is in limbo as he awaits a No-Objection Certificate
Video of the Day: IPL 2026 - Cameron Green finally finds middle of the blade, breathes sigh after belting Shami over long-on
Clearing his front leg, the Australian all-rounder muscled the ball high and handsome over long-on for a massive six, instantly shifting momentum.

Unbeaten RCB call on RR to battle for the top spot
Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss out again as two mighty batting line-ups face off in Guwahati

Rashid Khan looks for the elusive rhythm
Rashid Khan is regaining form after a back injury, with a strong performance for Gujarat Titans, aiming to focus on his existing bowling skills.

Cameron Green feels the pressure of INR 25.20 crore price tag; fans unimpressed after first real outing in IPL 2026
Cameron Green scored unbeaten on 32, but his strike rate of 133.33 fell short of what is expected in the T20 format.
Ravi Shastri Stand unveiled at Wankhede as MCA honours cricketing legends
Additionally, stadium gates were named after Diana Edulji, Eknath Solkar, and Dilip Sardesai, honouring their lasting legacy in Indian cricket.

India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath dies at 96
He was the last surviving member of the XI that achieved India's first Test win, against England in Chennai in 1952
IPL 2026: ‘Impact sub rule is great opportunity for young players’ - Prabhsimran Singh backs rule amid criticism
"But for young players, it's invaluable. When I joined the (PBKS) franchise, I spent eight years with them, and for four of those years, I didn't get many chances to play," said Prabhsimran.
BCCI pays tribute as former India cricketer C.D. Gopinath passes away
Gopinath represented India in eight Test matches between 1951 and 1960, making an immediate impression on debut with scores of 50 not out and 42 against England.
IPL 2026: 3 players yet to show their true potential
Amidst the chaos and excitement, a few highly-rated players have struggled to live up to expectations.

Shreyas Iyer's sister received ‘threat messages’ after trolling KKR in Instagram reel, deletes video after backlash
Shresta Iyer posted a reel trolling KKR after the teams split points at the Eden Gardens.

Finn Allen’s dismissal sparks IPL umpiring controversy, commentators also question Digvesh Rathi’s catch
The replay showed that Digvesh Rathi’s foot was close to the boundary rope, raising doubts about the decision as the umpire didn't check the different angles.

Unchanged LSG opt to bowl; Narine back for KKR
KKR's other mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, however, was not fit yet

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi one to watch despite Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's fine IPL start: Graeme Smith singles out youngster
Smith reflected on the usual spotlight around stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, but pointed to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the young name to watch.
IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s strongest predicted XI against Rajasthan Royals
An in-form and unbeaten side like RCB have little to no reason to make any drastic changes to their side heading into their game against RR.

KKR sweat over Cameron Green’s bowling fitness as Ajinkya Rahane drops subtle hint at toss vs LSG: ‘When he's allowed…’
Ajinkya Rahane suggested at the toss that Cameron Green may still not be ready to take up bowling duties in a match situation.
Sanjay Manjrekar takes dig at MCA following Ravi Shastri Stand unveiling at Wankhede Stadium
Ahead of the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the MCA has planned a special ceremony to name a stand after Shastri.
IPL 2026: Is Sunil Narine playing in KKR vs LSG Match 15?
KKR are still searching for their first win of the season and currently find themselves languishing near the bottom of the table.
IPL 2026: Shresta Iyer removes viral video following backlash after KKR-PBKS match, issues clarification
“I’ve decided to take down my recent video as it seems it was misunderstood by some. It was meant to be light-hearted banter, but I respect that not everyone saw it that way," wrote Shresta.

Depleted KKR look to get their campaign going against LSG
There is an orange alert in place on Thursday, suggesting rain could make its presence felt in Kolkata
WATCH: Shubman Gill's overthrow costs 5 Runs, Ashish Nehra erupts in GT dugout
Shubman Gill sprinted in from mid-off and collected the ball cleanly before firing at the striker's end, aiming for a direct hit

Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes first player to take nine-for in a T20I
The 21-year-old allrounder broke the nine-wicket barrier for the first time in T20Is, including a hat-trick for figures of 3-2-4-9

Brazilian seamer Laura Cardoso scripts world record, first to take 9 wickets in a T20I match
Laura Cardoso of Brazil demolished Lesotho in a tournament in Botswana, finishing with 9/4 as she created history – including 5 wickets in five balls.

Shubman Gill’s captaincy call questioned despite Gujarat Titans’ nervy win: ‘Pitch wasn’t suited for that’
Despite the tactical error, Gujarat Titans managed to hold their nerve in the closing stages and won the match by one run.

Cardoso takes record nine wickets in T20 international
Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.

David Miller’s costly call, KL Rahul’s 92 in vain, yet both outshine Virat Kohli in IPL chases
Miller and Rahul have made a strong case with their numbersm in n terms of batting average while chasing in the IPL, both are ahead of Kohli.
IPL 2026: 'Neeche nahi girne denge' - Mohammed Shami's pep talk to Rishabh Pant goes viral ahead of KKR clash
Pant was bought by LSG for INR 27 crore at the 2025 mega auction, the most expensive deal in the tournament's history. He has been India's most debated white-ball wicketkeeper-batter since.
