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Aditya Kaushik is a journalist, specialising in sports beat. His passion for the game is evident in his writing as he brings a deep understanding and enthusiasm to his reporting. Aditya’s work offers a unique perspective on the world of sports, providing fans with insightful analysis and engaging stories.
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: PBKS, with one shared point with KKR, has replaced RCB at the points table
With rain in the forecast, the chances of a full game remain slim. For even a five-overs-a-side contest to be possible, play must begin by 10:56 pm
Both teams come into the contest after similar defeats in their last game, where strong batting performances were overshadowed by ineffective bowling
Both teams will be looking for their first win of the season as SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening fixture, while KKR were beaten by Mumbai Indians (MI)
Both LSG and DC had almost similar fates in the last edition, as they got off to a brilliant start but a steep downfall in form in the latter half saw them finish outside the top four in the points ta
Lucknow Super Giants have played 21 matches in the IPL at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, out of which they have won nine matches and have been on the losing end on 11 occasions
Heading into the new season, both LSG and DC will be desperate not just for a winning start but for consistency across phases, something that eluded them last year
Aqib Nabi enters IPL 2026 on the back of a breakthrough domestic season, having played a central role in Jammu and Kashmir's triumphant Ranji Trophy 2025-26 campaign
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: PBKS debutant Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 72 off 44 balls to help his team chase down 163 run target set by GT
Both teams, after failing to win the title despite reaching the play-offs, will be aiming for a successful start to their season with a win in their campaign opener today
Punjab Kings have played 10 matches in the IPL at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, out of which they have won just three matches and lost seven
Dhoni has missed only six games in IPL for CSK and in those six games, the Chennai-based franchise has been on the losing end five times
Vaibhav also holds the record for the second-fastest century in the IPL for his 35-ball ton vs GT in IPL 2025
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: RR, with the win in their season opener, levelled their head-to-head record with CSK in the IPL to 16-16.
Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS will be looking to kickstart their maiden title hunt with a win over GT after finishing as runners-up last year
CSK suffered two big injury blows ahead of their campaign opener against RR in the form of Nathan Ellis and MS Dhoni
RR have faced CSK only once in IPL at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati back in 2025. They won the game by 6 runs
CSK enter IPL 2026 opener with injury concerns: Ellis out, Dhoni sidelined for two weeks with calf strain, and Brevis ruled out of RR clash with side strain.
If the RR vs CSK IPL 2026 match on Sunday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium gets washed away, both teams will be given one point each
Narine will also have the chance to become the first overseas player to play 200 IPL matches if he appears in at least 11 league-stage matches for KKR in IPL 2026