Hardik Pandya is on his way out of Mumbai Indians and the five-time IPL winners have at least got two feelers for a potential trade -- one from Shah Rukh Khan co-owned Kolkata Knight Riders and the other from Rajasthan Royals. There have been multiple discussions between the top management of KKR and the owners of Mumbai Indians over a swap, an IPL insider privy to the development told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Pandya's second coming to Mumbai Indians has been a tumultuous one with only one entry into the play-offs under his leadership. "Ajinkya Rahane was always a stop-gap arrangement for KKR and he was always going to be released after this season. The KKR top brass had approached MI owners towards the end of last season but since Reliance's Annual AGM was round the corner, so at that time IPL trade wasn't the biggest priority. "However, it has been learned that KKR has again approached MI top leadership and there has been a few rounds of discussion," the source informed.
In its bid to beat the extreme May heat in most parts of the country, the BCCI is contemplating an early start to the IPL, eyeing a March 10-May 15 window for future editions starting next year, Board secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interview. However, he made it clear that due to international calender constraints, the number of matches will remain 74 and not be increased to 94. The IPL usually gets underway in the last week of March and winds up towards the end of May. Saikia said an early IPL would protect the interest of both players as well as the paying public. "This year, IPL started around the March 29th (28th), and it was over by May 31. Only thing which we are discussing is that during the fag end of the tournament after May 15...there is apprehension of having rainfall or pre-monsoon season starting. "On the other hand, there is hot weather which is not very conducive either for the players or for the crowds," Saikia said in the interaction. He said th
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar became only the third captain in tournament history to win back-to-back trophies after MS Dhoni (CSK) and Rohit Sharma (MI)
Sooryavanshi scored more than 750 runs during the season at a staggering strike rate of 237.30, the highest among Orange Cap winners in the previous 18 editions of the IPL
In the19 seasons, eight teams have won the IPL trophy, with the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings leading the list with five titles each. Kolkata Knight Riders are next with three titles
KKR beat MI by 4 wickets in a low-scoring thriller at Eden Gardens to keep their playoff hopes alive
For the first time in IPL history, the playoffs will be played on three different venues
With the win, RR finished the group stage with 16 points in their kitty, confirming their top-four finish. They will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator match in Mullanpur on Wednesday, May
Despite being in great form during the 2026 T20 World Cup, Bumrah had a below-par IPL 2026 season. The pacer picked up only four wickets in 13 matches, with the best bowling figures of 1/15
The inaugural IPL champions remain firmly in the race for the playoffs and know that a victory against MI will guarantee them a top-four finish and a place in the knockout rounds.
Mumbai Indians will be aiming to sign off from a difficult season with a positive result in front of their home supporters.
Mumbai Indians will look to salvage some pride and end an underwhelming campaign on a positive note in front of their home crowd.
Jayawardene disclosed that Bumrah entered the IPL while still recovering from a niggle suffered during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign.
According to the latest IPL 2026 standings, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points from 14 matches.
The five-time champions have endured a difficult campaign and the squad changes come as they prepare to close out a disappointing season on Sunday
KKR remain mathematically alive in the race for the top four and take the 6th spot with 13 points in 13 games.
With just one open spot for the playoffs left, every game has become crucial, especially for KKR, who are currently placed eighth in the standings
KKR are currently sitting eighth on the table with just 11 points but are still in contention for a top-four finish if they win their next two games
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians through its app and website
Kolkata Knight Riders have played an impressive 100 encounters at Eden Gardens, winning 56 matches and ending up on the losing side 42 times over the years. Two matches ended in a no-contest