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Sooryavanshi scored more than 750 runs during the season at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, the highest among Orange Cap winners in the previous 18 editions of the IPL

Virat Kohli led the charge with the fastest half-century of his IPL career as RCB chased down a modest target of 156 in 18 overs to claim back-to-back trophies.

Every IPL title since 2018 has been won by the side that emerged victorious in Qualifier 1. RCB won Qualifier 1 this season and will hope the sequence continues as they chase back-to-back titles

RCB and GT meet in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad. From Kohli vs Rabada to Gill vs Bhuvneshwar, here are the key battles and match-ups that could decide the title.

During the powerplay, Sooryavanshi has scored 471 runs at an average of 78.5 and a strike rate of 237. He has lost his wicket only six times in that phase.

GT vs CSK LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Chennai Super Kings' chances of qualifying for the playoffs are extremely slim, with multiple results needing to go in their favour.

Mikel Arteta's side clinch the Premier League crown after Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ends the title race with one game remaining

Kal Somani is raising funds for the deal and has approached several large investors, but firm commitments are yet to come through, delaying timelines for the proposed transaction.

Deal values IPL franchise and global teams at $1.65 billion; approvals pending as Mittal-led group secures majority stake while US consortium led by Kal Somani loses out

In-form Virat Kohli's battle against Gujarat Titans' new-ball pair of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada could shape the outcome of a crucial IPL 2026 encounter

Five titles each, shifting dominance and rich legacy define MI-CSK rivalry, with recent trends favouring Chennai Super Kings

Nicholas Pooran's IPL 2026 struggles deepen with a highest score of 19 and a 58 per cent dot-ball rate, exposing his inability to rotate strike or accelerate for LSG in IPL 2026

DC vs MI preview: KL Rahul faces MI pacers while Rohit, Suryakumar lead Mumbai in Saturday double-header clash. Key battles, pitch and team strategy explained.

The ground witnessed England's remarkable 230 chase against South Africa in 2016, one of the highest in the format. Find highest successful run chase at Wankhede Stadium in T20s and T20Is here

"MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026," CSK said in an official statement.

As defending champions RCB host SRH, the focus extends beyond cricket, with the league's 19th edition starting under a sombre backdrop even as it promises two months of high-octane action.

Citing estimates that franchises earn ₹400-500 crore annually, Mukund suggested that the current spending of around ₹100-120 crore on player salaries is disproportionately low.

India will host Australia for a five-Test series from January 21 to March 3, 2027, with matches scheduled in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad.

A key phase in Abhinandan's development came during IPL 2024, when he served as a net bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Under IPL regulations, players who pull out after being picked at auction without a valid injury or medical reason risk suspension from participating in the next two auctions