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Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
Shashwat Nishant is a sports journalist with a deep passion for covering a variety of sports. His expertise spans football, cricket, tennis, and Formula 1, where he enjoy exploring both the games and the athletes who make them thrilling. His reporting aims to reveal the stories behind the headlines, offering readers a comprehensive look at the sports they follow and the people who shape them. Through in-depth analysis and engaging narratives, he strive to bring the excitement and dedication of the sports world to life.
The Capitals had secured Nabi for a significant ₹8.40 crore at the IPL auction after outbidding SunRisers Hyderabad, but the young pacer was yet to break into their playing XI.
Sanju Samson's maiden CSK hundred propelled the hosts to a 23-run win against DC at Chepauk
Delhi Capitals are also coming off a narrow loss, having fallen short by just one run against Gujarat Titans.
Both teams come into this clash on the back of losses, but CSK appear to have more concerns to address.
Delhi Capitals also head into this fixture after a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans.
With five points to their name, Punjab currently sit second on the points table and will be keen to maintain their momentum.
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is one of the few IPL venues where bowlers can find some assistance.
Punjab appear to be a well-settled unit, with a strong balance between their batting and bowling departments, making them a difficult side to overcome.
From the very first over, there was intent with the youngster hitting 8 boundaries and 4 sixes.
Vaibhav's 15-ball fifty alongside Dhruv Jurel mature 81* steered RR to a victory in Guwahati and keeps them at the top of the table.
RCB's key focus will be to contain Rajasthan's opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been in destructive form throughout the tournament.
RCB's strategy will likely focus on curbing the destructive start provided by Rajasthan's opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a perfect start to the season, winning all three of their opening matches against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians, placing them firmly at the top.
If the RR vs RCB IPL 2026 match on Friday at Barsapara Stadium gets washed away, both teams will be given one point each.
Mukul Choudhary rises for LSG and gets them the valuable 2 points that takes LSG to 5th spot with 4 points on the table.
JioStar, the current rights holder, is understood to value the rights at roughly $25 million for both editions.
There were showers in Kolkata on Thursday morning as well, but conditions are expected to improve before match time.
David Miller's late-game hesitation proved costly for Delhi Capitals as the suffered their first defeat this year.
Although Atletico have had an inconsistent Champions League campaign, progressing despite multiple defeats, their past success against Barcelona in Europe could give them confidence.
The ongoing tournament has already been impacted by weather interruptions, with one game in Kolkata being abandoned due to rain and another shortened contest elsewhere.