Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was on Thursday named in the 15-member India A squad for the tri-nation 50-over series in Sri Lanka, starting June 9.
PBKS currently occupy the fourth spot on the points table with six victories from 12 matches.
The teams finishing in the top two positions receive a significant advantage in the playoffs, as they compete in Qualifier 1, where the winner secures a direct place in the final.
Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, sit fifth on the table with six wins from 11 games.
Speaking after the toss at the HPCA Stadium, Bumrah reveals that Suryakumar has decided not to travel with the squad and had informed the management before the game.
The Shreyas Iyer-led side enjoyed a sensational start to the campaign, remaining unbeaten in their opening seven matches, but their momentum has dipped significantly in recent weeks.
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Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the playoff race following their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous outing.
Overton, who had been one of CSK's most impactful performers this season, will return to the United Kingdom for further medical assessment and recovery.
Suryakumar Yadav will continue leading the side in Hardik Pandya's absence but has struggled for form.
Virat Kohli has added yet another landmark to his glittering career, becoming the first Indian cricketer to score 14,000 runs in T20 cricket.
The win takes RCB to top of the table tonight with 16 points from 12 games.
RCB now sit among the top contenders in the standings as have grabbed the opportunity to strengthen their grip at the top of the table with another victory.
KKR won the toss and are batting firat on the night in an encounter that has been delayed due to inclement weather tonight. However, no overs have been lost from the match.
Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR will look to extend their winning streak to five games in IPL 2026 when they take on RCB in Raipur today
The top spot on the points table will be on the line when RCB and KKR come face to face against each other in Raipur
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RCB and KKR will face each other for the first time at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur when they take the field for IPL 2026 Match 57 on Wednesday
The penalty against Cummins comes as part of the IPL's strict code of conduct rules regarding over-rate offences, which have been closely monitored by the BCCI throughout the season.
The top two sides earn a major advantage by playing in Qualifier 1, with the winner progressing directly to the final. The losing team gets another opportunity through Qualifier 2.