Despite sitting in the ninth spot at the moment, MI still have a chance to break into the top four if they can somehow win all of their remaining six games
Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma said he relishes his role as a finisher after his side snapped a three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match here. Ashutosh struck an unbeaten 25 off 15 balls, hitting four boundaries, as Delhi successfully chased down a daunting 226-run target with five balls to spare on Friday. "I enjoy being a finisher for my team. The team has trusted me to bat in these situations and I enjoy playing in these moments. I always feel that as long as I am at the crease, I can win the game for my team," Ashutosh said at the post-match press conference. Chasing a stiff total, Delhi were laid a solid foundation by KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, who stitched together a 110-run opening partnership. "In T20 cricket nowadays, a lot depends on the opening partnership and the powerplay. Our openers played really well and because of that we were in the game throughout and could take it till the end," Ashutosh ...
KKR have had a forgettable first half of the new season among all teams, as they have secured only one win in seven matches played so far and are at the bottom of the points table
Despite sitting at fifth at the moment, GT can easily break into the top four if they win three of their next five games
SRH, despite a slow start, are currently at the third spot in the points table following a five-match winning streak
He may have copped criticism for various reasons of late, but Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag, who returned to form with a sparkling 90, said he does not need to "answer his critics" but his job is to win matches for his team. Parag's 50-ball 90 and Donovan Ferreira's brutal 14-ball 47 not out powered RR to 225/6, but they fell short, losing to Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in their IPL match here on Friday. "I don't think I need to answer any critics or anyone talking about it (vaping). But at the end of the day, my job is to get two points. So, my score and my innings don't really matter if we lose the game," said Parag at the post-match presentation. Before this knock, Parag had scored 117 runs from nine innings, with his previous best being 29. If his woeful run with the bat was not enough, he was also caught on camera vaping inside the dugout and was handed a fine of 25 percent of his match fee. His decision to bat first on a sluggish pitch baffled many, but Parag said
An IPL release later confirmed the breach, stating that Jamieson violated conduct rules related to gestures or actions that could incite confrontation.
Both MI and CSK will be aiming for their third win of the season when they take the field against each other at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai
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Both MI and CSK will be desperate for a win on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes up and running in IPL 2026
The match will be streamed live on JioHotstar via its app and website in India.
RR have enjoyed a solid campaign so far, winning six of their nine matches to sit fourth on the points table.
Rajasthan Royals are well-placed for IPL 2026 playoffs, sitting among the top teams, while Delhi Capitals need a strong turnaround in remaining matches to stay in contention for qualification.
DC's previous outing was a heavy defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were bundled out for just 75 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium before RCB chased the target in just 6.3 overs.
Mitchell Starc missed the early stages of IPL 2026 due to a combination of shoulder and elbow concerns that kept him out of action since January
The form of skipper Gaikwad and the inconsistency of the middle order and spinners are some of the reasons why CSK has been trailing so far in the points table
RS Ambrish, a right-arm medium pacer and left-handed batter, joins SRH in IPL 2026 following an impressive run in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup
Abhishek Sharma revealed that his confidence in pursuing cricket seriously came after he took part in an Under-12 tournament, where he performed brilliantly with both bat and ball
Gujarat complete their revenge against RCB as they cut the gap to the top 4 with 10 points in the table now.
GT get crucial points to go to double digits on the table with a win against RCB.