Dhoni remains absent in Delhi due to rehab, with CSK yet to name a replacement for injured Ramakrishna Ghosh. KL Rahul and Nissanka in strong touch set a tough tone, while Anshul Kamboj leads early-over plans vs right-handers. Probable XI: Samson, Gaikwad, Urvil, Kartik, Brevis, Dube, Overton, Veer, Noor, Kamboj, Mukesh, Gurjapneet/Akash.
DC has Lungi Ngidi back after concussion protocol, while Sahil Parakh remains injured, prompting lineup tweaks. DC is expected to retain XI. Axar Patel could attack early powerplay overs given CSK openers’ struggles. Expected members are KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, and Ashutosh.
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, will play on a balanced pitch. Batting first has often been slightly beneficial, with an average first-innings score around 178 in IPL 2026. The surface offers good assistance to spinners in the middle overs. Overall, it slightly favors spin bowlers, and 200+ is defendable.
A controversy has erupted over the Rajasthan Royals’ ₹15,600 crore takeover by the Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla. The rejected Kal Somani-led consortium alleges unfair treatment, denying claims of funding issues and questioning transparency in the sale process. The group insists it was fully funded and may challenge the decision.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya missed the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants due to health concerns. While stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav said he was unwell, teammate Ryan Rickelton later revealed Pandya suffered back spasms. His sudden absence surprised fans, with MI making last-minute changes before the crucial encounter.
Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes Rohit Sharma’s great form makes the Mumbai Indians dangerous for other teams. After scoring 84 runs, Rohit showed he wants to bat longer and have a bigger impact. Gavaskar noted that if Rohit continues playing this way, MI could ruin the playoff chances of many rivals during the final stages […]
Delhi Capitals star batter KL Rahul is proud to shed his image as strictly a “Test player” after his latest IPL success. He shared that being labeled a slow batter was challenging, but his recent performances prove he can excel in fast-paced T20 cricket. Rahul is happy to show the world his versatility and power-hitting […]
In IPL 2026, Chennia Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, today. Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the CSK squad, and Axar Patel will lead the Delhi Capitals squad. Currently, CSK is holding the 6th position, and DC is in 7th place in the points table. The match starts at 7.30 […]
Suryakumar Yadav praised Mumbai Indians’ bowlers for showing “great character” during their win over LSG. Despite facing a massive target of 229, the bowlers kept their cool to secure the victory. Surya noted that defending on a tough pitch was difficult, but the team’s spirit and discipline helped them overcome the high-scoring challenge successfully.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant admitted that scoring 228 runs was not enough after their loss to Mumbai Indians. Despite the high score, Pant felt the team remained 15 runs short on a batting-friendly pitch. Mumbai chased the target with ease, leaving LSG at the bottom of the table and searching for a way […]
Star pacer Lungi Ngidi is back with the Delhi Capitals and ready to play. The fast bowler will likely feature in the next big match against the Chennai Super Kings. His return provides a major boost to the team’s bowling attack as they prepare for this important game, making the upcoming contest even more exciting […]
In Match 47 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians secured a stunning six-wicket victory. Chasing Lucknow Super Giants’ massive 228/5, MI reached 229/4 in just 18.4 overs. Rohit Sharma led with 84, supported by Ryan Rickelton’s explosive 83. This clinical chase highlights Mumbai’s batting prowess in a high-octane encounter.
In Match 47 at Wankhede Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants posted a strong total of 228/5 in 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh led the charge with explosive batting. Mumbai Indians now need 229 runs from 120 balls at 11.45 runs per over to win after the innings break.
In Match 47 at Wankhede Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants surged to 90/1 in six overs during the powerplay against Mumbai Indians. Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, and Josh Inglis contributed quick runs, pushing the scoring rate to 15.00. Mumbai Indians, who elected to field, are yet to bat.
Mumbai Indians, with just two wins in nine matches, face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2026 match with both teams out of playoff contention. MI’s campaign has struggled, with poor form from Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma absent due to injury. LSG also continue to suffer from batting failures.