Jamieson stressed that the concept is not prevalent in international cricket and underlined the value of traditional all-round skills
Ashwin, before announcing his IPL retirement, had sought clarity from CSK about his role after being used sparingly during the 2025 season
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:27 PM ISTCSK lost to RCB by 43 after Tim David wreaked havoc and the visiting team's top order blown away quickly by Jacob Duffy
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 6:26 PM ISTDC's Sameer Rizvi is currently leading the orange cap leaderboard, while RR's Ravi Bishnoi holds the lead in the purple cap leaderboard
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:09 PM ISTSanju Samson's maiden CSK hundred propelled the hosts to a 23-run win against DC at Chepauk
RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently leading the Orange Cap leaderboard, while RR's Ravi Bishnoi still holds the lead in the Purple Cap leaderboard
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their campaign on a strong note as defending champions, showing confidence and clarity under the leadership of Rajat Patidar.
Samson hit his 4th IPL hundred in 52 deliveries, with 14 fours and 3 sixes on the night to help CSK post a challenging total on the night.
Both LSG and GT will be looking to keep their winning run going when they face each other on Sunday in Lucknow
Gujarat Titans snatch a sensational 1-run victory over Delhi Capitals! From KL Rahul’s blazing knock to Prasidh Krishna’s nerve-wracking last-over defense, relive every heart-stopping moment
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel delivered a stunning batting masterclass to power Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026
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.
IPL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: PBKS, with this win, have taken their total points tally to 7 and are just one point behind table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR)
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.
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals on their app and website.
Delhi Capitals also head into this fixture after a heartbreaking one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans.
KL Rahul, with his 14-ball half-century back in 2018, is ahead of Priyansh in the list
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on their app and website.
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.
Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Friday rejected suggestions that he is struggling to keep pace with the rapidly evolving IPL, asserting that he remains very much in touch with the modern T20 game despite recent setbacks. Addressing criticism following inconsistent performances this IPL season, Fleming acknowledged that results dictate perception but maintained that scrutiny is part of the role. "Criticism is fair when you don't do well," he said, while pointing out that his year-round involvement in coaching and player auctions across competitions keeps him closely aligned with global T20 trends. "Look, I'm coaching throughout the year and two other competitions, and I'm doing auctions across a lot of players. So it's not that I just turn off and then come to the IPL without an idea of where the game is going. "In fact, it's the other way. I probably never spent more time studying T20 cricket around players around the world, just to service the other teams as well
The other day, it was Jasprit Bumrah. On Friday, Josh Hazlewood bore the brunt of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's blazing blade, as the 15-year-old insisted that he "plays the ball" and "not the bowler". Sooryavanshi smashed 78 off just 26 balls as Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru's total of 201 with two overs to spare. "I try to execute what I practice and back my natural game. Yes, at the back of your mind, you know who the bowler (Bumrah or Hazlewood) is but you play the ball not the bowler," said Sooryavanshi, who hit the star Aussie for three boundaries and a six off four successive deliveries. Having seen instant superstardom, Sooryavanshi said that his feet are firmly rooted to the ground with his father Sanjiv and RR support Romi Bhinder always around him with sane suggestions. "They always tell me that it is a long journey and my focus should only and only be on the game," he said. He did admit that he was upset at getting out at 78 as his team lost out on