Details: According to Indian Cricket, the situation is under close scrutiny by the authorities, and sources report that the player could be facing harsh punishment. The IPL Governing Council is expected to send Parag an official notice demanding an explanation for his actions.

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Recall that during the match against Punjab Kings, broadcast cameras caught Riyan Parag using a vape in the dressing room. Both the BCCI and IPL have deemed this conduct damaging to the sport's reputation.

The situation is further complicated by the fact that in India, the production, sale, and use of electronic cigarettes have been officially banned by law since 2019.

🚨 BCCI TO TAKE BIG ACTION AGAINST RIYAN PARAG 🚨 - The BCCI is also closely monitoring the situation. According to sources, a major punishment could be imposed on the Rajasthan Royals captain. - The IPL Governing Council is set to issue a show-cause notice to Riyan Parag… pic.twitter.com/501YnpT0qq

— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 30, 2026

Disciplinary measures could have a major impact on the Rajasthan Royals leader's participation in the current season.

Reminder: Here you can find the schedule and results for upcoming Indian Premier League cricket matches.

The Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket competition in India, organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Founded in 2007, it brings together ten franchise teams representing different cities.

The IPL is the most popular and wealthiest cricket league in the world, and also ranks as the 11th highest-revenue sports league globally. It is held annually from March to May.

The Dailysports team has prepared the schedule of upcoming Indian Premier League matches.

Kick-off times are listed in CET.

• April 27

16:00 Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 75/10 (16,3) - 77/1 (6,3)

• 28 April

16:00 Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals 222/4 (20) - 228/4 (19.2)

• 29 April

16:00 Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 243/5 (20) - 249/4 (18,4)

• 30 April

16:00 Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 1 May

16:00 Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals

Details: According to United News of India, Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has confirmed that the new cricket stadium being built in Pomona, California for the 2028 Olympic Games could in the future become a venue for IPL exhibition matches.

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According to Mysore, the Board of Control for Cricket in India is open to the idea of holding games abroad to popularize the sport in the US, which is considered the world's largest sports market.

Despite the challenges posed by the players' tight schedules, the creation of a world-class stadium in California makes the prospect of IPL stars arriving in America more realistic than ever.

Reminder: Here you can find the schedule and results of upcoming Indian Premier League matches.

The Gujarat Titans have been inconsistent with form since the start of the ongoing Indian Premier League. However, they will come into this game on the back of an impressive eight-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings, with the result coming as a quick response to two defeats in a row, where they were beaten by the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Titans are sitting just one place outside of the playoff spot with eight points from eight games, losing four and winning four. Shubman Gill and Sudharsan sit in the top eight of the Purple Orange with 330 and 322 runs, respectively.

Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, Washington Sundar, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have been in incredible form in their title defense as they enter this game with six wins from their opening eight innings. The defending champions extend their current winning streak to two wins in a row by beating the Delhi Capitals by nine wickets in their last game. They sit second in the points standings with 12 points from eight games and a dominant NRR of +1.919. A win in this match could see them overthrow the Punjab Kings at the summit of the points standings. Virat Kohli has been in incredible form as he sits fourth in the Orange Cap with a sensational run of 351.

Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam, Suyash Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter this contest with strong momentum and will take confidence, having already beaten the Titans by five wickets earlier in the season. My prediction is a win for RCB with 1xBet offering 1.74 odds.

The Multan Sultans will head into the eliminator round hoping to arrest their recent dip in form that has seen them lose each of their last two games and have only won two of their last five matches. Despite securing a third-place finish in the league stage, their momentum has taken a hit at the wrong time. They suffered a four-wicket defeat to Hyderabad Kingsmen before falling to another four-wicket loss against Islamabad United in their most recent match. They will now aim to bounce back as they possess a strong battling unit, with Steven Smith being the Sultans' top run scorer with 367 runs

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Arafat Minhas, Ashton Turner (c), Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram

Hyderabad Kingsmen arrive in the eliminator on the back of a positive note, as they secured a positive 108-run win over Pindiz to clinch the fourth spot of the points standings. The Kingsmen enter the Eliminator with high confidence following an impressive five wins from their last six matches, and they will aim to carry forward their winning form and progress further in the competition. Marnus Labuschagne has been their batting anchor for the Kingsmen, accumulating 274 runs in ten innings.

Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Akif Javed

Hyderabad Kingsmen are the clear favorites to win today’s eliminator. The Kingsmen have already defeated the Multan Sultans during the league phase and considering the Sultans' poor run of form heading into the eliminator. My prediction is a win for the Kingsmen with 1xBet offering 2.13 odds.

Mumbai Indians are currently experiencing a disappointing run of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League, as the Indians come into this game with one win from their last six games. The five-time champions suffered another setback in their last innings as they suffered a 103-run defeat to the Chennai Super Kings. They will head into this game knowing fully well that another loss would end their hopes of reaching the next round. Currently, they sit ninth in the points standings with four points from seven games. MI have struggled badly with the bat this campaign, with their highest run scorer being Tilak Varma, with just 181 runs.

Quinton de Kock (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Krish Bhagat, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar

Impact Player: Rohit Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad have turned the table around in recent games, as they will head into this match full of confidence following an impressive four-match winning streak despite struggling during the opening round. SRH in their last match, claimed an impressive five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, with the result putting them fourth in the points standings with 10 points from eight innings. Abhishek Sharma has been in impressive form with the bat as the opener sits second in the Orange Cap with 380 runs in eight innings.

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga

Impact Player: Travis Head

The Sunrisers Hyderabad have been in outstanding form at the moment, and with confidence high, I think they will continue their form and get a win in this game. My prediction is a win for SRH with 1xBet offering 1.96 odds.

Details: According to Cricket Central, Dhoni suffered a recurrence of his previous injury during a recent warm-up game.

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This development has dealt a huge blow to the team and millions of fans worldwide who were eagerly awaiting the return of their icon to the field.

The situation appears critical: if the reports of a recurring injury are confirmed, there is a real possibility that the legendary cricketer could miss the entire current season. For Dhoni, such a turn of events could prove to be one of the toughest challenges of his career.

🚨MS DHONI VERY BAD NEWS 🚨As per reports, MS Dhoni has suffered a second injury in a recent warm-up game with CSK. — If this report is true, we may not see Dhoni play a single match this season. 😢 pic.twitter.com/OEdGATpBKL

— Cricket Central (@CricketCentrl) April 28, 2026

Reminder: Here you can find the schedule and results of upcoming Indian Premier League matches.

Peshawar Zalmi were the best performing team during the league stage, as they had incredible form during their league-stage campaign, recording eight wins from ten matches. They head into this game on the back of only one defeat from their opening nine matches, which was a six-wicket defeat to Lahore Qalandars in their final inning of the league phase.

James Vince, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Khurram Shahzad, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza

Islamabad United enters the playoffs of the Pakistan Super League on the back of an impressive two-match winning streak in their regular season. Islamabad United secured the second spot in the regular season by claiming wins against Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets and Multan Sultans by 4 wickets in their last two matches.

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (c), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Salman Irshad

Peshawar Zalmi displayed an incredible form during the regular season, and we expect them to continue the form in the playoffs. My prediction is a win for Zalmi, with 1xBet offering 1.71 odds.

Punjab Kings remain the best team in the ongoing Indian Premier League, as the Kings will come into this match having devoured each of their opponents in this campaign. The Kings extended their impressive winning streak to six games in a row by beating the Delhi Capitals by six wickets. Their chasing ability has been quite impressive this campaign, as in their last game, they chased down a massive 265-run target against the Delhi Capitals. PBKS sits lonely at the top of the points standings with 13 points from seven games, as they have already booked their spot in the playoffs.

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (Ct), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera

Rajasthan Royals will arrive in this game with an inconsistency in form since the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League. The Royals are coming into this match after losing to the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 wickets, despite RR chasing a huge 228-run target in 20 overs with nine balls left. They are currently sitting in the fourth spot of the points table with 10 points in 8 matches.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (Ct), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi

Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Punjab Kings are in hot red form at the moment, and they have easily dispatched their opponents since the start of the ongoing IPL season. I think they will continue on this momentum and get a win against RR. 1xBet is offering 1.72 odds.

Delhi Capitals are currently experiencing a mixed run of form in their games, and they will come into this match on the back of two losses in a row and have only managed just one win from their last five games. The Capitals made it two losses in a row as they were beaten by six wickets in just 18.5 overs despite posting 264 runs in their game against the Punjab Kings. The hosts have only managed to win three games from seven, and as a result, they sit seventh in the point standings with six points.

Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Dushmantha Chameera

Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in better form in the ongoing Indian Premier League campaign as they have lost just two matches from their opening seven. RCB will head here on the back of a five-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans, which comes as a much needed response to their six-wicket defeat to the Delhi Capitals. They sit third on the point standings with ten points from seven games, and a win in this game can take them as high as second.

Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Mangesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal

Delhi Capitals will arrive in this game on the back of huge confidence after already beating RCB earlier in the season by six wickets. However, with DC experiencing poor bowling performance and the absence of Lungi Ngidi, I think RCB will win the game. My prediction is a win for RCB with 1xBet offering 1.74 odds.

Details: According to Express Sports, the legendary player has made a full recovery and is physically ready to return after his rehabilitation period. However, despite being fit, MS Dhoni is showing remarkable restraint and isn't rushing back into action.

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Reports suggest that the key factor behind this decision is the legend's unwillingness to disrupt the established winning combination. MS Dhoni has openly stated he does not want to take the place of a young player who is currently thriving and contributing to the team's successes.

🚨 UPDATE ON MS DHONI 🚨- Dhoni has regained full fitness but is reluctant to take the spot of a youngster and disturb the winning combination. [Express Sports] pic.twitter.com/o2Y8w3zWAU

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 25, 2026

Bangalore is currently showing great momentum, and MS Dhoni believes that any interference with the current rhythm could negatively impact the team's overall results.

Reminder: A fan attacked a Sunrisers Hyderabad star at a hotel.

Islamabad United have already booked their place in the next stage of the Pakistan Super League and now turn their focus to finishing as high as possible on the table. They secured five wins from their opening nine games; as a result, Islamabad currently sit third with 11 points and an impressive net run rate of 1.766. A victory in their upcoming fixture could see them climb to second place, securing a valuable spot in Qualifier 1. They arrive in this game full of confidence after bouncing back strongly from a recent defeat to Rawalpindi Pindiz. In their last outing, Islamabad delivered a commanding performance against Hyderabad Kingsmen, bowling them out for just 80 before cruising to an emphatic eight-wicket win.

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mark Chapman, Mohsin Riaz, Shadab Khan (c), Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Imad Wasim, Richard Gleeson, Salman Mirza

Multan Sultans have already secured their place in the next phase of the Pakistan Super League and remain firmly in contention near the top of the standings. The Sultans currently sit second on the table, having won six of their nine matches so far. Their consistent performances throughout the campaign have kept them among the leading sides heading into the business end of the tournament. However, they enter this fixture looking to respond after a recent slip-up against Hyderabad Kingsmen, where they suffered a four-wicket defeat. That result brought an end to their solid two-match winning run.

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Mohammad Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Randhawa, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail

Multan Sultans will take confidence from their earlier meeting this season, where they defeated Islamabad United by five wickets. Despite their recent setback, Multan’s overall form has been strong, and they will be eager to respond with a convincing performance in this clash. My prediction is Multan Sultans to win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.84.

Details: According to Indian Cricket, in the hotel lobby where the team was staying, one female fan displayed excessive aggression, grabbing the cricketer by the arm and insistently trying to pull him toward herself.

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Abhishek looked visibly stunned and did not hide his discomfort, trying to remain calm in the unexpected situation. Fortunately, the security team reacted swiftly, intervening in the conflict and freeing the player’s arm from the fan's grip.

However, what sparked even greater outrage was the reaction of those nearby: instead of recognizing the incident as unacceptable, a group of girls standing close by merely laughed and filmed what was happening, trying to take selfies against the backdrop of the scene.

🚨 ABHISHEK SHARMA'S SECURITY BREACH 🚨- A Female fan aggressively grabbed and pulled Abhishek Sharma's hand in the hotel lobby 😯- Abhishek was looking uncomfortable.😖 Security finally intervenes to remove her hand - Girls around laughing & taking selfies like it's… pic.twitter.com/3pGMFVfECV

— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 26, 2026

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Hyderabad Kingsmen are coming into this weekend's game on the back of a huge setback after suffering an eight-wicket loss to Islamabad United. That loss brought an end to what had been an impressive four-match winning streak, halting the momentum they had built in recent weeks. Despite the setback, the Kingsmen remain in a competitive position on the table. They currently sit sixth with four wins and five defeats, keeping them firmly in the mix for qualification.

Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Saim Ayub, Kusal Perera, Usman Khan (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali, Asif Mehmood

Rawalpindi Pindiz head into their next fixture with renewed confidence after finally breaking their losing run in the IPL 2026 season. The win marked a crucial turning point in an otherwise difficult campaign. In their most recent outing, the Pindiz produced a composed performance to secure a six-wicket victory over Islamabad United. Chasing 138, they wrapped up the target comfortably in 18.1 overs, showing improved discipline with both bat and ball. Despite that positive result, Rawalpindi still find themselves at the bottom of the points table, with just one win from nine matches and eight defeats. The challenge now is to turn that breakthrough performance into consistent results as they look to finish the season on a stronger note.

Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Cole McConchie, Naseem Shah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir

The Hyderabad Kingsmen will be aiming to bounce back strongly after their heavy defeat to Islamabad United, which ended a four-match winning run. Despite that setback, their overall form has been relatively solid this season, and they remain in a strong position in the top half of the table with four wins from nine matches. Given their better consistency compared to their opponents and their proven ability to string together wins, my prediction is the Hyderabad Kingsmen to win.

The Lucknow Super Giants are enduring a difficult campaign, with results failing to go their way as the season progresses. The team currently sits in ninth place on the table, managing just two wins from seven matches and holding a net run rate of -1.277. Their form has taken a sharp dip in recent games, with the Super Giants now on a four-match losing streak. The run began with a seven-wicket defeat to the Gujarat Titans, followed by a five-wicket loss against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Things worsened with a heavy 54-run defeat to the Punjab Kings before they were beaten by 40 runs in their latest outing against the Rajasthan Royals.

Mitchell Marsh, Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant (c) (wk), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Mohsin Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mayank Yadav.

Kolkata Knight Riders are also experiencing a terrible run of form as they head into this game sitting at the bottom of the points standings with three points and an NRR of -0.879. Despite their struggles, there has finally been a positive turn. The Knight Riders claimed their first victory of the season in their most recent outing, defeating the Rajasthan Royals to end a frustrating five-match losing streak. A key role in that breakthrough win was played by Rinku Singh, who anchored the chase with a composed, unbeaten 53, guiding his side home under pressure. That long-awaited result will come as a major confidence boost for the squad, and they will now be aiming to use it as a foundation to rebuild their season and climb away from the bottom of the table.

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Lucknow Super Giants have traditionally held the upper hand in this fixture, winning five of their seven previous meetings against Kolkata Knight Riders. Based on that historical advantage, I’ll back Lucknow to win the game with 1xBet offering 1.87 odds.

Chennai Super Kings will arrive in this weekend’s game in a hot run of form following a disappointing start to their campaign, as they have now won four of their last five innings. The Chennai Super Kings come into this one on the back of an impressive 103-run win over their arch-rivals, the Mumbai Indians, with the result coming as a response to their narrow 10-run loss to the Sunrisers Hyderabad. CSK will aim to strengthen their positions in the standings and push toward the playoff spots. The Super Kings currently occupy 5th place with three wins from seven matches.

Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma/ MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary.

Impact Player: Akeal Hosein.

The Gujarat Titans are experiencing a mixed run of form right now, as after picking up three wins in a row in their last five games, GT have now lost each of their last two games. The Titans extended their losing streak to two defeats in a row as they were beaten by five wickets in their last match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite a standout performance from Sai Sudharsan, who smashed a brilliant 102 off just 54 deliveries, Gujarat posted 205/3. However, the bowling unit couldn’t defend the score, allowing RCB to chase it down successfully. Gujarat Titans find themselves in seventh place on the points table with six points and a net run rate of -0.790.

Shubman Gill (capt), B Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj

Impact Player: Prasidh Krishna

Chennai Super Kings are the favorites to beat Gujarat Titans, considering that CSK are in hot form at the moment, while GT have lost each of their last two matches in a row. My prediction is a win for CSK with 1xBet offering 1.83 odds.

The Australian all-rounder has been sidelined since last December due to a back injury, which also caused him to miss the T20 World Cup. His absence was clearly felt in the SRH lineup—especially among the pace bowlers, where the lack of variety was evident. However, in recent matches, the team has managed to adapt, adding strength in depth and unleashing the potential of younger players. Now, Cummins returns not as a savior, but as a leader poised to enhance an already well-oiled machine.

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The match in Jaipur will mark the first home game of the season for the Rajasthan Royals, and the home ground advantage could be a significant factor. However, SRH enter the encounter with strong momentum and their leader back in the fold. At stake is more than just points—there's a psychological edge to be gained at this crucial stage of the tournament.

Details: The team's main opening batsman, Phil Salt, had to sit out the game after picking up an injury. RCB captain Rajat Patidar confirmed the news at the toss, emphasizing that the management decided not to risk the key player's health, even though the injury did not appear to be severe.

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Jacob Bethell took the field as Salt's replacement, making his debut appearance this IPL season.

Salt's absence was a major setback for Bangalore, considering his significant contribution to the team's scoring output at the start of the season, where he formed a formidable opening partnership with Virat Kohli.

Reminder: Virat Kohli etched his name into IPL history.

Details: According to LoksattaLive, in the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans, the legendary player achieved two historic milestones at once, becoming the first in IPL history to reach 800 career boundaries (fours) and 300 sixes.

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In the battle against Gujarat, Kohli delivered a brilliant knock, amassing 81 runs and taking the lead as the player with the most fours in league history. Kohli now boasts 803 precise hits to the boundary. His nearest challenger in this category remains Shikhar Dhawan with 768, followed by David Warner (663), Rohit Sharma (653), and Ajinkya Rahane (522).

Additionally, Kohli has become just the third player in league history to surpass the mark of 300 sixes, joining the elite company of legends like Chris Gayle (357) and Rohit Sharma (310).

It’s also worth noting that Virat Kohli is the only player in IPL history to have played for a single franchise (RCB) throughout all 19 years of the tournament’s existence, making his achievements even more remarkable.

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Lahore Qalandars' form in this campaign has been inconsistent, as they will head into this game on the back of four wins from nine games. In their last game, the Qalandars suffered a significant setback as they were beaten by five wickets by the Karachi Kings, with the result summing up their inconsistency in form. They will now aim to bounce back in this game to boost their chances of qualifying for the next round. The Qalandars sit fourth in the points standings with eight points from nine games.

Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Farooq, Haseebullah Khan, Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Usama Mir, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Ubaid Shah, Parvez Hossain Emon

Peshawar Zalmi are in the best form of their lives as they head into this game as the only team that has won each of their opening eight games. They continue their outstanding performance by claiming an impressive seven wickets over Karachi Kings in their last match, with the result extending their impressive 100 percent winning streak. The Zalmi have already secured promotion into the playoff as the best-performing team, and also they sit at the summit of the points standings with a whopping 17 points.

Babar Azam, James Vince, Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Aaron Hardie, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit Ali, Ali Raza

The Peshawar Zalmi are obviously the favorite to win this match, considering that the Zalmi are enjoying their best form at the moment and have won each of their opening eight games. So, my prediction is a win for the Zalmi, with 1xBet offering 1.71 odds.

Quetta Gladiators head into this crucial fixture under pressure, knowing that anything less than a win could further damage their campaign. The side is currently struggling for form, having lost their last two matches and managing just three victories from their first nine games. Their most recent outing ended in disappointment, as they suffered a narrow nine-run defeat to Lahore Qalandars. That result has only added to their urgency as they look to turn things around and will now aim to keep their hopes alive. They sit seventh on the points standings with six points from nine games, losing four of the nine games played.

Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Brett Hampton, Bevon Jacobs, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Khalil Ahmed, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Karachi Kings will arrive in this match aiming to strengthen their hope for a possible playoff spot alive, sitting in seventh position in the point standings with eight points from nine innings. A win wouldn’t guarantee their playoff spot but would keep them alive until the other matches are played. Karachi comes into this game on the back of a much-needed turnaround, having defeated Lahore Qalandars by five wickets in their previous outing. That result ended a difficult six-match losing streak and could provide the momentum they need at this critical stage of the competition.

Jason Roy, David Warner (c), Salman Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (wk), Moeen Ali, Khushdil Shah, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood, Rizwanullah, Mohammad Hamza

Karachi Kings head into this clash as slight favorites after ending their losing streak with a strong performance. Meanwhile, Quetta Gladiators are struggling, having lost their last two matches. Based on form, Karachi Kings are tipped to win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.76.

Rajasthan Royals have been the second-best team in the ongoing Indian Premier League campaign. The Royals put an end to their two consecutive defeats to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders by claiming an impressive 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in their most recent. They will now head into this game with five wins from seven games and as a result, they sit second on the points table with an NRR of 0.790. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been the standout performers with the bat for RR, as they sit fifth and sixth in the Orange Cap with 254 and 245 runs, respectively, in six innings.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma

Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Sunrisers Hyderabad are beginning to get their feet on the right track following a mixed start in their opening four games that saw them record only one win during the innings. They will head into this weekend's clash after claiming an impressive 47-run win over the Delhi Capitals, with the result extending their winning streak to three wins in a row. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen lead the Orange Cap with an impressive run of 323 and 320 in seven innings. They sit second in the points standings with 10 points and an NRR of 0.790.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga

Impact Player: Salil Arora

Sunrisers Hyderabad are in their best form heading into this game, with SRH having won each of their last three matches. Also considering that SRH have won each of their last five meetings against the Royals. My prediction is a win for the Sunrisers Hyderabad with 1xBet offering 2.06 odds.

Details: According to Vipin Tiwari, a young player suffered a heavy blow to the head, which required immediate medical attention.

The injury appeared so severe that the athlete had to be stretchered off the field without delay. Doctors decided on urgent hospitalization: the player was placed in an ambulance for thorough examination and to receive the necessary medical care.

During a practice session of Delhi Capitals, a young player was hit on the head.The injury looked serious, he had to be taken off on a stretcher and then rushed to an ambulance for further care. Hoping he’s okay. There’s been no official confirmation from the franchise yet. pic.twitter.com/sbz3o1fo8P

— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) April 24, 2026

At this point, there has been no official statement from the Delhi Capitals club or their medical staff.

The Delhi Capitals are experiencing a mixed run of form since the start of the ongoing Indian Premier League, as they have only managed three wins from their opening six games. The Capitals have now suffered three defeats from their last four games after they were beaten by 47 runs in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. During the defeat to the Sunrisers Hyderabad, DC chased a target of 242 runs but could only reach 195 for 9 in their 20 overs. Sameer Rizvi has been DC’s standout performer with the bat this season, scoring 209 runs in six innings. They will need to improve their form to qualify for the playoffs as they head into this game sitting sixth in the points standings with six points.

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma

The Punjab Kings have been in an incredible run of form since the start of the Indian Premier League season, as the Kings will head into this weekend's clash having won each of their opening five games and remaining unbeaten in six games. The Kings extended their impressive winning streak to five games in a row by claiming a 54-run win over the Lucknow Super Giants. They sit at the summit of the point standings with an incredible 11 points from six games with an NRR of 1.420. Cooper Connolly has been in incredible form as he leads the Orange Cap of the team with 223 runs in six innings.

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Mitchell Owen, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Nehal Wadhera

The Punjab Kings head into this with huge confidence and a balanced, battling team, considering their incredible form in the campaign. My prediction is a win for PBKS with 1xBet offering 1.72 odds.

Hyderabad Kingsmen’s campaign looked shaky at the start, with the side slumping to four straight defeats in their opening matches. However, they’ve turned things around in style and now head into this fixture full of confidence after rediscovering their form. The Kingsmen are currently riding a four-match winning streak, showing impressive consistency with both bat and ball. Their revival began with a hard-fought four-wicket victory over Karachi Kings, followed by a comfortable six-wicket win against Islamabad United. They kept the momentum going with another solid five-wicket triumph over Pindiz before capping it off with an impressive four-wicket win against the in-form Multan Sultans in their most recent outing. That latest result not only extended their winning run to four matches but also significantly boosted their chances of pushing for a playoff spot. Despite their early struggles, Hyderabad now find themselves back in contention, sitting fifth on the points table with eight points from eight matches, having recorded four wins and four losses.

Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Marnus Labuschagne (C), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali.

Islamabad United’s campaign has been a mixed bag so far, with inconsistency preventing them from building sustained momentum. They head into this match on the back of another setback, having fallen short in their most recent outing. In that game, the former champions were beaten by Pindiz by six wickets in a low-to-mid scoring contest. Defending a modest total of 138, United were unable to apply enough pressure as their opponents chased it down with composure and control. Islamabad United have managed four wins this season but have also suffered three defeats, with one fixture ending without a result. Despite the uneven run, they remain well-placed on the table, currently sitting third with nine points from seven matches.

Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain.

Hyderabad Kingsmen come into this match with strong momentum after four straight wins, while Islamabad United have struggled for consistency and are coming off the back of a disappointing loss against Pinidiz. My prediction is Hyderabad Kingsmen to win, with 1xBet offering 1.89 odds.

Details: On the eve of today’s high-stakes clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, it has emerged that Dhoni’s participation in the match is extremely unlikely. What’s more, there are growing fears that the captain might not set foot on the field at all during the IPL 2026 season.

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The situation surrounding the player’s health is raising more and more suspicions. Despite Chennai’s management officially assuring fans for months of Dhoni’s full fitness and successful recovery from injury, the cricket icon continues to miss game after game.

The ongoing absence of the team’s leader has fans questioning the credibility of the club’s updates, with rumors swirling that management is leveraging the legend’s image to boost brand recognition and ticket sales, without disclosing the true timeline for his return.

For the record: The star of the Pakistan national cricket team has tested positive for doping.

Details: Veteran national team all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has found himself in the spotlight of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after his doping sample, collected during the T20 World Cup 2026, tested positive for a banned recreational substance.

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At this point, reports of an immediate disqualification are premature: there has been no official verdict from the ICC yet. Nawaz has already submitted his explanation to the governing bodies, insisting he did not intentionally take any banned substances and citing the use of medication for health issues.

The Pakistan Cricket Board is conducting its own internal investigation and has forwarded all medical reports to the ICC, which will make the final decision on the case.

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Lahore Qalandars are beginning to find their form in the Pakistan Super League, as they have now won four games and also lost four games, indicating their inconsistency with form in the campaign. They come into this game after securing back-to-back wins for the first time in this campaign, claiming 32 runs against Pindiz and then following it up with a nine-run win over Quetta Gladiators. They are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 4 wins and 4 losses and will aim to maintain their spot to secure a playoff spot.

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Farooq, Abdullah Shafique, Charith Asalanka, Sikandar Raza, Daniel Sams, Shaheen Afridi (C), Usama Mir, Haseebullah Khan (WK), Ubaid Shah, Haris Rauf.

Karachi Kings are experiencing a poor run of form in their recent games as they have now lost their last five games in a row. During their current terrible run of form, they suffered a 159-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi, a four-wicket loss to Hyderabad Kingsmen, an eight-wicket loss to Islamabad United, an 11-run loss to Multan Sultans, and, in their last game, suffered a seven-wicket loss to Peshawar Zalmi. Karachi Kings are currently placed at the 7th position on the points table with 3 wins and 5 losses.

Jason Roy, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Reeza Hendricks, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Moeen Ali, Shahid Aziz, Hasan Ali, Zahid Mahmood.

My prediction for this clash is Lahore Qalandars to win, considering that the Qalandars have found some consistency with form in their last two games while Karachi Kings have lost each of their last five games in a row. 1xBet is offering the Qalandars to win at 1.64 odds.

Rawalpindi Pindiz will arrive in this game on the back of a disappointing run of form tp the ongoing Pakistan Super League. In their opening eight matches of the campaign, Rawalpindiz have succumbed to eight defeats in a row and have already been eliminated. They suffered defeats to Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, Hyderabad Kingsmen, Lahore Qalandars, and Multan Sultans in their last match. Rawalpindi Pindiz are currently placed at the bottom position on points table with no wins.

Mohammad Rizwan (C), Shahzaib Khan, Yasir Khan, Sam Billings (WK), Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Saad Masood, Razaullah, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Ben Sears.

Islamabad United are enjoying an excellent run of form as they head into this game on the back of four wins from their opening seven games with two losses. Their game against Peshawar Zalmi was abandoned without a ball bowled due to a wet outfield following rain at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In their last match heading into this game, Islamabad claimed an impressive eight-wicket win over Karachi Kings, with the result coming as a response to a six-wicket setback to Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Devon Conway (WK), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Shadab Khan (C), Mark Chapman, Haider Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Wasim, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Hasnain.

No doubt Islamabad United head into this game as the favorite considering that they head into this game in fine form while Rawalpindi Pindiz are still searching for a win and have already been eliminated. My prediction is a win for Islamabad with 1xBet offering 1.54 odds.

The Mumbai Indians have finally put an end to their disappointing run of form following a slow start to the ongoing Indian Premier League. The five-time champions began their season on a positive note with a six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders but quickly lost momentum, suffering four consecutive defeats against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. However, they bounced back in emphatic fashion in Match 30 of IPL 2026, crushing the Gujarat Titans by a massive 99-run margin. The victory was powered by a sensational maiden IPL century from Tilak Varma, complemented by a destructive bowling performance from Ashwani Kumar. The Mumbai Indians are currently placed at the 7th position on the points table with 2 wins and 4 losses

Rohit Sharma/Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar

Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar

Chennai Super Kings endured a rough start to their campaign, going down in their first three matches against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They managed to steady things briefly with back-to-back wins over Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, but consistency has continued to elude them. In their most recent outing, CSK fell short by 10 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a result that reflects their up-and-down form this season. Injuries have only made matters tougher. Ayush Mhatre’s hamstring tear has further depleted the squad, joining an already concerning list that includes Nathan Ellis and Khaleel Ahmed, both of whom have been ruled out. As it stands, Chennai Super Kings sit eighth on the points table, with two wins and four losses.

Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(wk)/Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Spencer Johnson/Akeal Hosain, Anshul Kamboj

Impact Player: Gurjapneet Singh

CSK’s list of injuries keeps getting longer, and the absence of Mhatre is a significant setback to their batting depth. Given those concerns, Mumbai Indians look better placed heading into this contest. I’m backing MI to come out on top, with odds of 1.61 on 1xBet.

Details: According to The Mirror, 22-year-old Real Madrid central midfielder Jude Bellingham has purchased a one percent stake in the Birmingham Phoenix team for a reported $800,000.

Birmingham Phoenix competes in The Hundred tournament, and its owners—Knighthead Investment Management and Yorkshire—agreed to sell Bellingham half a percent each from their shares.

Bellingham has often spoken about his love for cricket and, as a child, he played seriously for Hagley Cricket Club in Worcestershire.

This season, Bellingham has played 33 matches for Real Madrid, scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists. His current contract with Los Galácticos runs until 2029, and his transfer value is estimated at €140 million by Transfermarkt.

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Following a poor run of form in their opening games, where they suffered four defeats in a row Hyderabad Kingsmen are beginning to find their rhythm. They will come into this match on the back of an impressive three-match winning streak. The Kingsmen have secured wins against Karachi Kings by four wickets, Islamabad United by six wickets and in their last match, they claimed an impressive five-wicket win over Pindiz. They sit sixth in the points standings with six points from three wins and four defeats

Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (WK), Marnus Labuschagne (C), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali.

The Multan Sultans will arrive in this game in red-hot form, having won six of their opening eight matches. The Sultans have won each of their last two games in a row, beating Karachi Kings by 11 runs and then followed it up with a six-wicket win over Pindiz. They sit second in the points standings with 12 points from six wins and two defeats.

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner (C), Shan Masood, Josh Philippe (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Imran, Arafat Minhas, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Momin Qamar.

The Multan Sultans are in an incredible run of form, and I believe they will continue their impressive form against the Kingsmen in this match. Considering this, I predict Multan Sultans to win, with 1xBet offering 1.73 odds.

Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, the prosecution in the court case against 28-year-old former Espanyol forward Álvaro Aguado is demanding a nine-year prison sentence on charges of sexual assault.

It is reported that Aguado is accused of raping a nightclub employee in June 2024. The woman alleges that Aguado forcibly dragged her into a restroom and raped her there.

Additionally, the prosecution is seeking €65,000 in compensation for moral damages.

Aguado himself denies the allegations, insisting that everything that happened between them was consensual.

Currently, Álvaro Aguado is a free agent after leaving Espanyol in July 2025. During his time with Espanyol, Aguado played 57 matches, scoring one goal and providing four assists.

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After a decent start to the season with three wins in a row in their opening games, Karachi Kings are now suffering a disappointing run of form. The Kings have now lost each of their last four games, losing by 159 runs to Peshawar Zalmi, by four wickets to Hyderabad Kingsmen, by eight wickets to Islamabad United, and in their last game, suffering an 11-run loss to Multan Sultans. They will be desperate to break the losing streak, as they come into this game sitting seventh in the points standings with six points from three wins and four defeats.

Muhammad Waseem, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Saad Baig, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza.

Peshawar Zalmi have been in tremendous form in this year’s competition, having won all seven of their opening games and going unbeaten in the last eight. They extended their winning streak to seven games in a row by beating the Quetta Gladiators by 118 runs, and with the win, they became the first franchise to qualify for the playoffs of the competition this season. They sit at the summit of the point standings with 15 points.

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris (wk), Kusal Mendis, Farhan Yousaf, Aaron Hardie, Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abdul Samad, Ali Raza and Mohammad Basit.

Considering the Peshawar Zalmi's tremendous form in this year's tournament, and Karachi Kings' shaky performance in recent games. My prediction is a win for Zalmi with 1xBet offering 1.67 odds.

Lucknow Super Giants made a promising start to their Indian Premier League campaign, winning two of their first three matches. However, their momentum has since stalled, with the team now enduring a difficult run of form. The Super Giants have lost their last three matches in a row, going down by seven wickets to the Gujarat Titans, followed by a five-wicket defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their struggles continued in their most recent outing, where they suffered a heavy 54-run loss to the Punjab Kings. They will now aim to bounce back from their setback to boost their likely chances of playing in the playoffs. They head into this game sitting ninth in the point standings with four points from six games.

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Matthew Breetzke, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Mohsin Khan

Impact Player: Himmat Singh

After a positive start to the ongoing Indian Premier League campaign with a four-match winning streak, the Rajasthan Royals are now enduring a rough patch. They have now suffered two defeats in a row, losing by 57 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad and then by four wickets to the Kolkata Knight Riders, with both defeats coming away from home. The Royals head into this game sitting third in the points standings with eight points from 4 wins and 2 losses in 6 games.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma.

Impact Player: Shubham Dubey.

Both sides will head into this game with the desperation of arresting their current losing streaks. However, Rajasthan Royals appear to have the edge, boasting a powerful top order and a well-balanced bowling attack. With that advantage, they look better placed to come out on top. My prediction is RR to win, with 1xBet offering 1.66 odds.

Details: According to Banrakas, following a disappointing loss against Mumbai Indians, the IPL franchise's management is seriously considering dismissing head coach Ashish Nehra at the end of the current season.

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Poor results in the latest IPL rounds have forced the club's bosses to question whether the current coaching staff is capable of pulling the team out of its nosedive.

The main point of criticism has been the underwhelming performances of several players. The likes of Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, and Glenn Phillips have posted disappointing stats, while the team has become overly reliant on their top three batters. Meanwhile, the coaching staff continues to overlook seasoned campaigners like Jason Holder.

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Lahore Qalandars have had a mixed run of form, as they have managed three wins and lost four games in their last seven matches. However, they come into this contest with renewed confidence after a convincing 32-run win over Rawalpindi, which ended a three-game losing streak. The Qalandars will look to fancy their chances of getting into the playoff spot as they currently sit fourth in the points table with six points from seven games. They will take confidence from their recent dominance over Quetta Gladiators, having defeated them comfortably just days ago by six wickets with 22 balls remaining.

Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Jahandad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Quetta Gladiators continue to battle inconsistency in the Pakistan Super League, with three wins and five losses from their opening eight matches. Their campaign suffered another setback following a heavy 118-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi. The bowling unit endured a difficult outing, with Abrar Ahmed returning figures of 1/44 and Usman Tariq finishing with 1/50, as they struggled to contain the opposition. Currently sitting fifth on the table with six points from eight games, the Gladiators will need a strong response to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Saud Shakeel (C), Shamyl Hussain, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Bevon Jacobs, Jahanad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars have both shown mixed form in the Pakistan Super League, but recent results give the Qalandars a slight advantage. Quetta head into this game low on confidence after a heavy defeat, while Lahore come in on the back of an important win that could boost their momentum. Given the current form of both sides, Lahore Qalandars look better positioned to secure the win, with 1xBet offering odds of 1.72.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently placed fourth on the points table, with three wins and three losses in six games, and have gathered six points. They are coming into this clash with back-to-back wins and will look to make it three in a row. They have been impressive in their recent games, as they claimed a 57-run win over the Rajasthan Royals and then followed it up with a ten-run win over the Chennai Super Kings in their last game. In their win against the Chennai Super Kings, the Hyderabad posted a formidable total of 194 runs while batting first, and Chennai fell just short, managing 184 runs. Abhishek Sharma, Orange Cap holder Heinrich Klaasen, and Ishan Kishan have been the star performers with the bat for SRH. The top run scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2026 is Heinrich Klaasen with 283 runs

Bhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga

Impact Player: Liam Livingstone

Delhi Capitals have endured a mixed run of form since the ongoing Indian Premier League campaign as they have managed three wins and two losses in their opening five games. They are placed fifth on the points table with six points, and a win in this game would take them to a provisional fourth place. Delhi bounced back from their previous two defeats against the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings and thrashed the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets with one ball to spare. The top run scorer for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026 is Tristan Stubbs with 169 runs

Delhi Capitals XI:

Prithvi Shaw, Pathum Nissanka, Abishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan

Impact Player: Vipraj Nigam

Both sides have had mixed starts to the Indian Premier League season, but Heinrich Klaasen has been in fine form at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, scoring 161 runs in his last three innings there. He looks a strong pick to score over 28.5 runs, with 1xBet offering 1.83 odds.

After a very slow start to the ongoing Indian Premier League that saw them lose two opening matches in a row, Gujarat Titans have turned things around impressively in their recent games. They will come into this clash on the back of an impressive three-match winning streak that includes a narrow 1-run win over Delhi Capitals, a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, and a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in their most recent games. In their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders, they were chasing down a target of 181 and sealing the win with just one ball remaining in the 19.5 overs.

Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

Impact Player: Shahrukh Khan

Following a historic winning start of their 2026 season, Mumbai Indians are now enduring a terrible run of form as they have now suffered four defeats in a row. The slump has seen them fall to defeats against Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and most recently Punjab Kings. In the defeat to Punjab Kings, they fell short while chasing a target of 181, getting bowled out in 19.4 overs in another disappointing performance. The Mumbai Indians sit at the foot of the table with just two points from five games. In their recent defeat, they were chasing down a target of 181 in 19.4 overs.

Quinton de Kock (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Hardik Pandya (C), Mayank Rawat, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact Player: AM Ghazanfar

Given Mumbai Indians’ recent struggles after their opening win and the strong, consistent form shown by the Gujarat Titans, who have won their last three matches, this looks tilted in GT’s favour. My pick is GT to win with 1xBet offering 1.79 odds.

The incident occurred in the second over, with Mhatre in superb form, having scored 30 runs off just 12 balls before suddenly feeling sharp pain and calling for medical assistance. Despite the injury, he briefly returned to the field, but was clearly hampered and soon withdrew from the game. According to coach Mike Hussey, it appears to be a hamstring tear.

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Obviously, it's a tear. We'll conduct further scans in the coming days, but unfortunately, it looks quite serious. Losing him will be a big blow for us; he was in excellent form," Hussey said after the match.

Mhatre has been CSK's top batsman this season, already amassing 201 runs at an impressive strike rate of 177.87. His absence could significantly impact the team's attacking prowess.

The timeline for his recovery remains uncertain, but injuries of this nature can require up to six months of rehabilitation depending on the severity.

Peshawar Zalmi are in red hot form and have comfortably dispatched their opponents in recent games, recording six wins in their opening six games. The Zalmi in their last game against the Quetta Gladiators, chased down 155 runs at the same venue to win the match comfortably by 8 wickets with nine balls remaining. Zalmi bowlers were on fire during the win as the opening pair of Mohammad Haris and Babar put together 75 runs inside nine overs until the former was dismissed by Gladiators captain Saud Shakeel. With an impressive opening six wins, they sit at the top of the points standings with 13 points

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (C), Kusal Mendis (WK), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aaron Hardie, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Basit, Ali Raza.

Quetta Gladiators have been in a mixed run of form in recent games, having won three games in seven Pakistan Super League games. In their last game, the Gladiators defeated the Lahore Qalandars by six wickets, with the result coming as a response to their eight-wicket defeat to the Peshawar Zalmi. The Gladiators are sitting fourth in the table with six points, with three wins and four losses after seven matches. They will look to stay in the playoff race of PSL 2026.

Saud Shakeel (C), Shamyl Hussain, Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Dinesh Chandimal (WK), Bevon Jacobs, Jahanad Khan, Saqib Khan, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Peshawar Zalmi have been exceptional in this season’s Pakistan Super League and are yet to taste defeat. They’ve already beaten Quetta with authority earlier in the campaign, and with the kind of form they’re in right now, it’s hard to see that changing. I’m backing Peshawar to come out on top again, with 1xBet pricing them at 1.75.

Karachi Kings began their Pakistan Super League campaign on a high, winning their first three matches, but their momentum has faded in recent outings. The Kings have now slipped into disappointing performances in recent games, suffering a string of defeats, going down by 159 runs to Peshawar Zalmi, then losing by four wickets to Hyderabad Kingsmen, and most recently falling to an eight-wicket defeat against Islamabad United. They will aim to bounce back from their recent setbacks to boost their chances of playing in the playoffs as they come into this game sitting sixth on the points table with three wins from six matches.

Reeza Hendricks, Jason Roy, Salman Agha, Saad Baig (wk), Moeen Ali (c), Khushdil Shah, Azam Khan, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza

The Multan Sultans are experiencing a mixed run of form, as they have claimed four wins from their opening six games. However, despite recent setbacks, they remain firmly in position to secure a playoff spot into the next round, as they come into this game sitting in third place in the points standings with four wins and two defeats. In their last game, the Sultans suffered a 24-run loss to leader Peshwar Zalmi, and a win in this game will most likely guarantee them a spot in the qualifiers.

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram

The Multan Sultans' bowling unit are in decent form, considering that the Karachi Kings have lost each of their last three matches in a row. My pick is a win for the Multan Sultans with 1xBet offering

Details: According to Cricket Central, despite earlier optimistic forecasts of a two-week recovery, the 44-year-old veteran’s rehabilitation has taken longer than expected, prompting the club to decide against risking his health.

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It’s now confirmed that Dhoni will not feature in the upcoming matches. Chennai’s medical staff are taking an extremely cautious approach. Although MS has already resumed net training and looks sharp with the bat, he’s still not ready for full-intensity sessions, including wicketkeeping drills.

The “Talisman’s” return is expected no earlier than April 23—against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium—or possibly April 26 in the clash with Gujarat Titans. While Dhoni continues his recovery journey, his role in the team is temporarily filled by Sanju Samson.

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The Kolkata Knight Riders are still searching for their first win, as they have now lost each of their concluded five matches in a row, with their only point in the standings coming from a washout game against the Punjab Kings. The three-time champions will arrive in this game sitting at the bottom of the standings with one point. The 2024 champions suffered big defeats against the Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings and lost in tightly fought contests against Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans in the last game.

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Matheesha Pathirana.

Impact Player: Varun Chakravarthy

The Rajasthan Royals come into this game on the back of a solid run of form, having won four of their opening five matches in a row. The Royals suffered their first setback of the season in their last game, losing to the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 57 runs with the loss bringing an end to a four-match winning streak. They will now be desperate to bounce back to their winning ways, as they are sitting in the third spot of the points table with 8 points. Despite the defeat, Donovan Ferreira (69) and Ravindra Jadeja (45) made a good partnership.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi.

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma.

I’m backing Rajasthan Royals to recover from their recent loss and return to winning form against the Kolkata Knight Riders side that’s still searching for its first victory after five matches. My pick is RR to win with 1xBet offering 1.62 odds.

Punjab Kings are in the best form of their lives at the moment, and they will be aiming to win to lift their maiden trophy this season. PBKS remains the only side in the ongoing Indian Premier League campaign that has remained undefeated, having won each of their opening four games in a row. They come into this game sitting at the top of the point table and are well placed in the race for a top-two finish. In their last match, the Kings extended their winning streak by claiming an impressive seven-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians. Captain Shreyas Iyer is leading from the front, coming into this game with three back-to-back half-centuries that have clinched victories for the team.

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis. Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

The Lucknow Super Giants will come into this game on the back of back-to-back defeats in their last two matches. LSG suffered a seven-wicket defeat to the Gujarat Titans and, in their last match, a five-wicket defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With three defeats in their opening five games, they sit eighth in the points standings with four points. During the game, the trio of Mitch Marsh, Ayush Badoni, and Mukul Choudhary played handy knocks with the bat to power the team to 146/10 in 20 overs.

Rishabh Pant (C), Mukul Choudhary (WK), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi

Punjab Kings head into this match in great form, still unbeaten and looking well-balanced. Lucknow Super Giants have dangerous players like Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Mohammed Shami, so they won’t go down easily. It should be close, but the Punjab Kings have a slight edge. My picks is Punjab Kings to win, with 1xBet offering 1.61 odds.

The South African all-rounder, renowned for his pace bowling, has been signed as a replacement for the injured David Payne. The deal is valued at 20 million Indian rupees.

To recap, the 35-year-old Payne managed to play only two matches, conceding 70 runs in five overs before being ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury.

Coetzee approaches this new challenge with valuable IPL experience. In 2024, he played for the Mumbai Indians, and in 2025, he represented the Gujarat Titans. He last took the field in March, when he helped the South African national team in a T20I series against New Zealand, claiming 3/31 in the fourth match.

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Currently, Sunrisers Hyderabad sit fifth in the table with two wins from five matches. Their next fixture is against Chennai Super Kings at their home ground in Hyderabad.

Lahore Qalandars are experiencing a poor run of form, as so far this campaign, they have managed to lose four of their opening five matches. They will come into this game on the back of a three-match losing streak, losing nine wickets to Islamabad United, losing 76 runs to Peshawar Zalmi, and suffering a six-wicket defeat to Quetta Gladiators in their last outing. With just two wins so far, Lahore find themselves struggling in the lower half of the table and currently sit seventh with four points. They will be desperate to turn things around quickly if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Dunith Wellalage, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Daniel Sams

The Rawalpindi Pindiz have endured a miserable campaign so far in the Pakistan Super League, still searching for their first win of the season. They head into this match on the back of six straight defeats, a run that has left them rooted to the bottom of the standings. Their struggles have been consistent across the competition, with losses coming against the Peshawar Zalmi (by five wickets), Karachi Kings (five wickets), Islamabad United (seven wickets), Multan Sultans (seven wickets), and Quetta Gladiators (by 61 runs). In their most recent outing, they suffered another five-wicket defeat to the Hyderabad Kingsmen.

Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Saad Masood, Asif Afridi, Mubasir Khan, Ben Sears, Mohammad Amir

Lahore Qalandars may not be in great form, but this looks like a good opportunity for them to turn things around. Despite their recent struggles, they still have more balance and experience compared to the Rawalpindi Pindiz, who are yet to win a game this season. My prediction is that Lahore Qalandars is to win, with 1xBet offering 1.65 odds.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are enjoying an incredible run of form in the ongoing Indian Premier League as they have secured four wins from their opening five games. They have only lost one game this campaign and are holding the second position on the points table. The defending champions have looked dominant across departments and remain unbeaten at home. In their last game, they made it two wins in a row by first defeating the Mumbai Indians by 18 runs before following it up with a comfortable five-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants. In that match, RCB’s bowlers did an excellent job to dismiss LSG for 146, setting up a straightforward chase, which they completed efficiently, reaching 149/5 in just 15.1 overs.

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh Hazlewood

The Delhi Capitals began excellently by claiming an impressive three-match winning streak, beating the Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians. However, they have since suffered significant back-to-back setbacks in their last two games. DC first suffered a narrow 1-run loss to the Gujarat Titans and then followed it up with another 23-run defeat to the Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capitals are currently placed at the 5th position on the points table with 2 wins and 2 losses.

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru go into this match as clear favorites, with four wins from five and a strong unbeaten run at home. Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals are struggling after back-to-back defeats. Based on the current form, I predict RCB to win with 1xBet offering 1.63 odds for their win.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has enjoyed a mixed run of form but will come into this clash hoping to claim back to back wins for the first time this campaign. They come into this clash on the back of a comfortable 57-run win over the Rajasthan Royals. Two debutant bowlers, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, made the night easy as they each picked up a four-wicket haul. SRH will now aim to build on the momentum as they sit fourth in the table standings with four points winning twice and losing 3 matches.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga

Chennai Super Kings are beginning to sort their feet following three back to back defeats to the Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. CSK has made an incredible comeback as they have claim back to back wins in their last two matches. They claimed an impressive 23 runs to Delhi Capitals and then followed it up with a 32-run win over the Kolkata Knight Riders. CSK battled well during the game as they scored 192 for 5 in their 20 overs.

Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh.

Chennai Super Kings head into this contest as the stronger side and are widely tipped to get the better of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite winninging just two of their five matches so far, CSK have found their rhythm at the right time, coming into this game on the back of consecutive victories. My prediction is that Sunrisers Hyderabad wins, with 1xBet offering 2.08.

Details: According to lndian Sports Netwrk, Bangalore police have successfully busted an illegal ticket reselling ring operating right under the noses of the Chinnaswamy Stadium management during IPL matches.

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🚨 GOOD NEWS FOR RCB FAN'S 🚨- A Canteen staff member of Chinnaswamy Stadium was caught selling tickets illegally and has been arrested by the police. He was selling each ticket to the public for around ₹15,000 to ₹20,000. pic.twitter.com/izQXKR3qwI

— lndian Sports Netwrk (@IS_Netwrk29) April 17, 2026

During a special operation, a stadium canteen staff member was apprehended after abusing his position to access tickets. The scalper was reselling tickets to fans at outrageous prices—between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000 each, several times their face value.

Reminder: Pandya publicly slammed Bumrah, and management is preparing sanctions.

Details: According to Banrakas, the BCCI and club management are already considering taking serious action against Pandya.

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The incident occurred during field placements. Hardik, fully focused on his strategy, blatantly ignored Bumrah's advice. The situation escalated as the Punjab Kings' batters kept piling on runs and wickets just wouldn't fall.

The captain's frustration boiled over: Pandya openly unleashed his anger at Bumrah right in front of the crowd and a stunned Rohit Sharma.

It is reported that Pandya's attitude and excessive emotional outbursts have already left the Mumbai Indians dressing room looking divided.

Reminder: Hardik Pandya hints at a possible change of captaincy after another consecutive defeat.

Details: Pandya made no attempt to hide his disappointment, openly stating that the current team management structure needs a radical overhaul.

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"Honestly, it's extremely frustrating. We've lost four matches in a row in similar fashion. Right now, we need to make some tough decisions. I believe the team needs significant changes, but above all, someone has to take full responsibility for what's happening," Pandya said in his post-match interview.

It is likely that in the coming days, the club's management will hold an emergency meeting to decide who will lead the team in the next game.

It's worth noting that this time, in the IPL, the Mumbai Indians lost to the Punjab Kings.

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Lahore Qalandars suffered a 76-run loss to Peshawar Zalmi in their last game to extend their losing run to three in their last four games. In fact, they have managed just two wins in their five games this season. They are currently 7th on the table with four points in five games, including three losses. With the playoffs around the corner, the team will need to quickly bounce back to winning ways to see if they can salvage the season. This is the best time to test Shaheen Afridi's leadership quality.

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, Dunith Wellalage, Shaheen Afridi (c), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Daniel Sams

Quetta Gladiators suffered an eight-wicket loss to Peshawar Zalmi in their last game to bring their losing run to three in their last four games. They had begun their season with a 14-run loss to Karachi Kings, but they bounced back to winning ways with a massive 40-run win over Hyderabad Kingsmen in their second game. They have now managed two wins in their six games this season, which puts them sixth on the table with the same points as the hosts. So they must avoid a loss at all costs to save their position on the table.

Shamyl Hussain, Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Tom Curran, Jahandad Khan, Ahsan Ali, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

• Lahore Qalandars have won two of their five games this season.

• Quetta Gladiators have managed two wins in their six games this season.

• Lahore Qalandars lead the head-to-head record between the two sides 11-9-1.

The form of Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators is similar heading into this game, but the visitors look worse. Picking up two wins in six games is not a good sign coming into this game game and managing one win in five games on the road is very bad. So, my prediction is a win for the hosts at 1.86 on 1xBet.

The Gujarat Titans are beginning to find and sort their rhythm following a poor start to the 2026 Indian Premier League campaign. They began their campaign with back to back defeat against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) and have now won their next two game. During their current impressive winning streak, GT claimed a narrow win by one-run win over Delhi Capitals and then followed it up with a dominant seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in their last outing. In that match, GT’s bowlers did a solid job of limiting LSG to 164/8 from their 20 overs, setting up a straightforward chase that they completed with more than an over to spare. A standout performer was Prasidh Krishna, who led the bowling attack brilliantly, picking up four wickets and playing a key role in sealing the win.

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna

Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled so badly since the start of the ongoing IPL season, as they have now gone five matches without a win this season. They have lost four games in a row, with their only points in the points standings coming from a washed-out game. Their campaign began with a six-wicket loss to the Mumbai Indians, followed by a heavy 65-run defeat against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Things didn’t improve as they went down by three wickets to the Lucknow Super Giants, and in their latest outing, they were beaten by 32 runs by the Chennai Super Kings. In that match, KKR struggled with the bat, managing only 160/7 from their 20 overs.

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi.

Historically, the Gujarat Titans have an upper hand in this rivalry match, having won 3 out of 5 matches. Considering how KKR have struggled badly this season, losing all four of their opening games. My prediction is a win for GT with 1xBet offering 1.64.

Karachi Kings have had a mixed start to the Pakistan Super League 2026 season. Karachi Kings started their campaign strongly with three consecutive wins but have since faced back-to-back defeats. During their current losing streak they suffered a 159-run defeat to Peshawar Zalmi and then followed it up with a four-wicket defeat to Hyderabad Kingsmen. They are currently placed fourth on the points table, with three wins from five matches. The Kings will aim to bounce back from the defeats in this game to keep and strengthen their push for the playoffs round.

Reeza Hendricks, Muhammad Waseem, Salman Agha, Saad Baig, Azam Khan (wk), Moeen Ali (c), Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Ihsanullah

Islamabad United head into this contest in strong run of form, despite a recent setback that brought their three-match winning streak to an end. Their campaign began on a shaky note with a five-wicket loss to Multan Sultans, but they responded impressively with a run of dominant performances. During that winning stretch, Islamabad United secured convincing wins against Quetta Gladiators (by eight wickets), Rawalpindi (by seven wickets), and Lahore Qalandars (by nine wickets), showcasing both batting strength and bowling discipline. However, their momentum was halted in their most recent outing, where they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Hyderabad Kingsmen. They will come into this game with three wins from five games, and as a result, they sit third on the table with seven points. They will also be determined to maintain their position to earn a spot in the playoff campaign.

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green (c), Richard Gleeson, Mehran Mumtaz, Salman Irshad

Islamabad United's recent form has been quite impressive. Despite suffering a a recent setback in their last game, I believe they will turn things around against Karachi Kings,, which has lost each of their last two games. My prediction is Islamabad United to win with 1xBet offering 1.83 odds

Hyderabad Kingsmen are beginning to gather momentum following a disappointing start to the Pakistan Super League. They began that campaign with a four-match losing streak, losing by 69 runs to Lahore Qalandars, 40 runs to Quetta Gladiators, six wickets to Multan Sultans, and four wickets to Peshawar Zalmi. However, they are beginning to gather momentum, beating Karachi Kings by 4 wickets and claiming a 6-wicket win over Islamabad United in their last outing. They will be eager to build on their current winning streak to keep alive their chances of progress to the next round. The Kingsmen are currently placed at the 7th position on the points table with four points.

Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Marnus Labuschagne (c), Kusal Perera, Glenn Maxwell, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Asif Mehmood, Mohammad Ali

Rawalpindiz are yet to find their footing in the 2026 Pakistan Super League, with their campaign off to a troubling start that has left them rooted to the bottom of the standings. The Pindiz remains the only side in the competition without a win so far, having lost all five of their opening matches. Their difficult run began with a five-wicket defeat to Peshawar Zalmi, followed by heavy losses to Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Multan Sultans, each by seven wickets. Things went from bad to worse in their most recent outing, where they were comprehensively beaten by Quetta Gladiators by 61 runs. With no points on the board and the tournament progressing quickly, the pressure is now firmly on Rawalpindiz to turn things around if they are to keep any hopes of qualification alive.

Mohammad Rizwan (c) (wk), Usman Khawaja, Yasir Khan, Daryl Mitchell, Sam Billings, Abdullah Fazal, Saad Masood, Mubasir Khan, Asif Afridi, Ben Sears, Mohammad Amir

Hyderabad Kingsmen will come into this game as the huge favourites, having gained momentum in their last two PSL outings impressively. I think they will capitalise on their impressive form against Rawalpindiz, which is yet to find rhythm in the league. My prediction is Hyderabad Kingsmen to win, with 1xBet offering 1.67 odds.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are enduring a difficult start to the ongoing Indian Premier League as they have lost each of their last three matches while winning only once in their first four games. Mumbai, since their opening win against KKR on March 29, have lost their last three matches, losing to Delhi Capitals by six wickets, Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs and then in their last game, losing by 18 runs to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They now find themselves sitting ninth in the table and will now consider this game a must win if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. Despite the team’s struggles, Rohit Sharma has provided some stability at the top of the order, leading the side’s scoring charts with 137 runs so far this season.

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (C), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah

Punjab Kings have kicked off their Indian Premier League campaign in hot red form, as they have won all three of their completed matches with a washout thrown in. They began the current campaign with a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, then followed it up with a five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings, and in their most recent game, they claimed an impressive six-wicket win in a high-scoring contest. They are 2nd on the points table. Mumbai Indians captain Shreyas Iyer remains their best batter of the season with 137 runs.

Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Liam Livingstone, Nehal Wadhera, Sam Curran, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Considering Punjab Kings' red-hot form and their formidable batting lineup this campaign, I expect them to claim the win against the Mumbai Indians. 1xBet is offering 1.70 odds for the Punjab Kings to win.

Details: According to Hindustan Times, head coach Gautam Gambhir has officially requested an extension of his contract through the end of the 2028 T20 World Cup. Gambhir is determined to build a succession plan and cement the team’s global success, but his strategy hinges directly on the form of the squad’s key leaders.

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It is also reported that while current captain and reigning world champion Suryakumar Yadav enjoys the full backing of the head coach, his position is far from untouchable.

It is claimed that Yadav faces a "decisive test" ahead. The upcoming tours of Ireland and England will be crucial for his captaincy: the BCCI leadership and coaching staff will closely scrutinize not only his leadership qualities but also his personal performance with the bat.

The critical assessment of Yadav’s game reflects Gambhir’s desire to minimize risks ahead of future major tournaments. If the captain fails to deliver consistent results during the European series, a change in T20 leadership could be on the table as early as the end of 2026.

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Peshawar Zalmi are enjoying a 100 per cent perfect record since the start of the 2026 Pakistan Super League campaign, outclassing each of the opponents. Babar Azam’s side made it five wins in a row by claiming a 24-run win over Multan Sultans in their last match. Their success has been linked to key performers like Kusal Mendis (309 tournament runs) and Sufiyan Muqeem (13 wickets), who have been instrumental for Zalmi. They head into this game sitting at the summit of the table with 11 points from six games.

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

Quetta Gladiators have had a mixed run of form in their 2026 Pakistan Super League, having managed just two wins from their opening five games. The Gladiators claimed a 61-run win over Pindiz, with the result bringing an end to their two-match losing streak. Usman Tariq, Jahandad Khan and captain Saud Shakeel jointly led the Gladiators' bowling charge with two wickets each, while Kashif Bhatti and Abrar Ahmed chipped in with one scalp apiece.

Sam Harper (wk), Saud Shakeel (c), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay, Bevon Jacobs, Jahandad Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Khalil Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq

Peshawar Zalmi are showing no signs of dropping in their form and considering that their batting is on fire, and the bowlers are delivering consistently. My prediction is Peshawar Zalmi to win with odds of 1.66 on 1xBet.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have made an impressive start to their title defence, winning three of their opening four matches to sit comfortably in third place on the table with six points. Their only slip-up so far came against Rajasthan Royals, where they suffered a six-wicket defeat in their third outing. However, they responded in style, bouncing back with a solid 18-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their most recent match. RCB’s success has largely been driven by their in-form batting lineup, which has delivered consistently throughout the opening phase of the season. Contributions from Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar, and Virat Kohli have ensured the team posts competitive scores, while Tim David has added late-innings firepower to push totals even higher.

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Mangesh Yadav. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma

Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed run of form at the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League, picking up two wins and losing two, leaving them placed sixth at this stage. They come into this match under pressure after a heavy seven-wicket defeat against the Gujarat Titans, which put an end to their two-match winning streak. In their last outing, LSG’s batter once again let them down. They will now be eager to bounce back with a solid performance and get their campaign back on track.

Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Impact Subs – Prince Yadav, George Linde, Matthew Breetzke

I considered Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the favourite to win this clash, considering that their batting unit is firing consistently, with key players stepping up and delivering match-winning contributions.

Details: According to Muffatball Vikrant, fresh data on sponsorship contracts for India's top players reveals a staggering gap in the value of sticker deals on equipment. The undisputed industry leader remains Virat Kohli, whose annual income from bat branding alone exceeds 12 crore rupees (about $1.4 million). His immense media presence allows him to maintain a level of influence out of reach for most of his national teammates.

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The younger generation is rapidly closing in on the veterans, as reflected in their financial reports. New T20 captain Shubman Gill earns between 8 and 10 crore rupees from his bat sponsor, while Ishan Kishan brings in around 7–10 crore in the same segment.

Notably, legends like Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni now receive significantly less for their bat deals than the rising stars—about 3–4 crore rupees a year. This shift highlights a change in marketing priorities in favor of the new generation.

At the lower end of the top earners' list are ambitious players whose potential is only starting to translate into major paychecks. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Hardik Pandya have contracts in the range of 4 crore, while Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, and KL Rahul each make about 1–1.5 crore rupees annually.

Reminder: Shubman Gill is set to become the captain of the Indian national team, which is preparing for a major overhaul.

Details: According to Banrakasʼ, Shubman Gill is set to be named the new captain in the T20 format. This move is part of a sweeping BCCI strategy to rejuvenate the squad immediately after the conclusion of the current IPL season.

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The headline story for the upcoming series against Ireland will be the debut of young prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Alongside him, the revamped T20 roster is expected to feature Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukul Choudhary, Prince Yadav, and Ayush Matre.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is no longer willing to gamble on players with inconsistent performances. The new priority is given to those ready to deliver consistent results from the very first matches, rather than waiting for a chance throughout the tournament.

Reminder: Jofra Archer and Abhishek Sharma got into a heated exchange during an IPL match.

Chennai Super Kings have finally picked up their first win of the season following a 23-run win against the Delhi Capitals in front of their home fans. The win comes as a morale booster for the five-time champions, following a disappointing start to the season that saw them lose three games in a row, losing to the Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. The turnaround was largely powered by an outstanding batting display. Sanju Samson delivered a superb unbeaten 115 off just 56 balls, while Ayush Mhatre provided solid support with a well-made 59 from 36 deliveries. The duo combined brilliantly, putting together a crucial 113-run partnership for the second wicket to steer CSK to an imposing total of 212.

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmed/Zak Foulkes, Anshul Kamboj, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewalad Brevis, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders are still searching for their first victory of the 2026 Indian Premier League season, with a difficult start leaving them rooted at the bottom of the table on just one point. Kolkata heads into this fixture on the back of a disappointing result, having suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens last Thursday. It has been a frustrating campaign so far for KKR, who have managed only a single point from four matches. That point came in a rain-affected clash against Punjab Kings, with the game washed out before a result could be decided. Despite the team’s struggles, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a bright spot, leading the side’s batting charts with 155 runs so far this season.

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Navdeep Saini, Kartik Tyagi.

CSK are coming off a strong batting performance, and confidence matters in T20 cricket. If their top order clicks again, especially in the powerplay, they can put Kolkata Knight Riders under early pressure. My prediction is Chennai Super Kings to win the match with 1xBet offering 1.77 odds.

Details: The incident erupted instantly—Archer dismissed Sharma with his very first delivery, then decided to give his opponent an emotional send-off. Jofra demonstratively gestured toward the dressing room, signaling for the batsman to leave the field immediately, which provoked a fiery response from the Indian player.

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Abhishek Sharma, frustrated after getting out on the very first ball, was quick to retaliate and hurled an expletive in Hindi at the Englishman. Responding to Archer’s provocative gesture, Sharma shouted a harsh insult, but Jofra, maintaining his trademark cool, simply repeated his demand:

“Now go to the dressing room.”

🚨 HEATED ARGUMENT BETWEEN JOFRA ARCHER & ABHISHEK SHARMA 🚨- Jofra Archer gets Abhishek Sharma out on the very first ball, then signal him to go back to the dressing room. Abhishek Sharma replies, “Jaa ke b*nd mara" 🤬🤬Jofra Archer responds, “Go to the dressing room… pic.twitter.com/9pOdl4C7oR

— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 13, 2026

The war of words almost escalated into a more serious confrontation, but the umpires intervened just in time to separate the players.

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Details: The undisputed leader in attracting fans' attention was the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Four of the tournament's most popular clashes featured this squad, cementing their reputation as the most talked-about and media-savvy brand in world cricket.

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Topping the rankings was the epic RCB showdown against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which drew a staggering 434 million viewers. Next up were the matches against Rajasthan Royals (413 million) and the heated rivalry with Mumbai Indians (406 million). Rounding out the top four was the legendary derby against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with 361 million views.

These numbers highlight that even amidst fierce competition, matches featuring Virat Kohli and his squad remain the year's biggest television magnet.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have endured a slow start to the 2026 IPL season, managing just one win from their opening four matches. Their lone success came in a dominant 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, but they have since suffered defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Lucknow Super Giants, and most recently Punjab Kings. With the team currently sixth on the table, there is pressure to bounce back quickly. Despite the inconsistent results, Heinrich Klaasen has been a major positive, delivering strong performances with the bat. He has accumulated 184 runs in four innings so far, including two fifties, and remains one of the key players driving SRH’s batting efforts.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (capt & wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Harshal Patel

Rajasthan Royals have been flawless so far this season, winning all four of their opening matches to set the early pace in the league. Their impressive run includes victories over Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Mumbai Indians. The team has also seen standout individual performances, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leading the run charts, while Ravi Bishnoi tops the wicket-taking standings. Rajasthan Royals will aim to continue their winning momentum and tighten their grip at the top as they push toward an early playoff spot.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (capt), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma

Considering their current form, Rajasthan Royals head into this contest as clear favourites, riding on the back of an unbeaten run. Their consistency and confidence give them the edge going into the clash. My prediction is the Rajasthan Royals win.

Multan Sultans beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in their previous match. Despite losing Steve Smith for 5, Multan Sultans regained control through a counter-attack by Sahibzada Farhan and Josh Phillippe. Captain Turner and Shan Masood finalised the easy victory for them, thereby leaving Rawalpindiz winless. At the moment, they are second in the league with four wins from five games, their only loss coming against Lahore Qalandars. It is worth noting that a win for this side in this game would send them to the top of the table.

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (wk), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (c), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.

Peshawar Zalmi maintained their unbeaten run in the league with a 76-run win over Lahore Qalandars by 76 runs, securing first place. Babar Azam and Kusal Mendis shared a century stand following their record 191-run partnership, with Mendis scoring the match’s only fifty. Michael Bracewell, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Nahid Rana led the bowling attack, dismissing Qalandars for 97 in response to Zalmi’s 174. Peshawar Zalmi have now won remained unbeaten in all five games played this season, including four wins and one washout clash.

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana.

• Multan Sultans have won four of their five games this season.

• Peshawar Zalmi are unbeaten in all five of their games this season.

• Multan Sultans lead the head-to-head meetings between the two sides 11-7

Multan Sultans and Peshawar Zalmi are by far the two best teams in the league this season, and why not points will definitely roll out in large numbers in the game. While I have a soft spot for the hosts to win here, I still think the pendulum can swing either way in the game. So, my prediction is over 335.5 runs at 1.91 on 1xBet.

Details: During today’s match, both fans and pundits noticed a chilling coldness between the close relatives. Throughout the game, the brothers went out of their way to avoid any eye contact and didn’t exchange a single word, which is extremely unusual for a duo always known for their unity and mutual support.

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The tension peaked at the moment of Hardik Pandya’s dismissal. Instead of the usual sympathy or a neutral reaction, Krunal openly displayed aggression towards his brother. Such conduct on the field is a clear sign of a deep personal conflict that the brothers can no longer hide under the scrutiny of television cameras.

Avan over la out aaida koodathune aadran hardik fumdai.Avan over attack panniruntha may be oru chance irunthu irukkum. https://t.co/2JrRTRPNwS

— C r a z y _ B o y 🕶️ (@crazy_boy__65) April 12, 2026

Reminder: Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle is facing fierce criticism.

Details: A wave of outrage is sweeping across social media, with fans branding the commentator and expert's behavior as a "disgrace" and accusing him of clear bias.

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Many believe Bhogle has crossed the line of professional conduct, sparking public demand for a level of restraint that, in the eyes of critics, he has recently lacked.

The main complaint against the commentator centers on his repeated inappropriate remarks directed at top players, especially Virat Kohli. Fans point out that Bhogle often unleashes harsh criticism that borders on personal animosity.

What an Embarassment @bhogleharshaSome people are saying that Harsha Bhogle hasn’t done anything wrong here. But in the same way, he always makes unnecessary comments about other players, especially Virat Kohli. This belt treatment is much needed. A few players should do the… pic.twitter.com/Suh1OGXeCq

— Oxygen (@Oxygen18_) April 12, 2026

Recall: Indian national team star Ishan Kishan is demanding a pay raise after the World Cup triumph.

Mumbai Indians have experienced an up and down start to their season, picking up just one win from their opening three games. They kicked things off on a high with a comfortable six wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, finally breaking a long standing streak of losses in their first match of the season. However, they have struggled to maintain that momentum, going on to lose their next two games to Delhi Capitals by six wickets and then to Rajasthan Royals by 27 runs in a rain affected contest. MI now find themselves in ninth place on the points table with two points from three games.

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, AM Ghazanfar/Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur

Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a strong start to their season, opening with a confident win over Sunrisers Hyderabad before backing it up with a commanding 43 run triumph against Chennai Super Kings. Their winning run came to an end in their most recent outing, where they slipped to a six wicket defeat against the Rajasthan Royals. The batting unit struggled in that match, collapsing to 125 for 7 at one stage before Rajat Patidar produced a fighting effort, scoring 63 off 40 balls to push the total beyond the 200 mark.

Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Tim David, Abhinandan Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.

RCB look slightly better placed heading into this clash, thanks to their strong start to the season with two convincing wins in their first three matches. Despite their recent setback against Rajasthan Royals, their batting depth and match winners like Rajat Patidar give them an edge. If their top order fires, they should have enough firepower to outclass Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. My prediction is Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.

Lucknow Super Giants began their campaign on a disappointing note as they suffered a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals at home. They responded strongly after that, securing consecutive wins against Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then edging past Kolkata Knight Riders in a tense three-wicket finish. With two victories from three matches, they now occupy fourth place on the points table with four points. A major highlight of their recent win against Kolkata was Mukul Choudhary, who played a superb unbeaten knock of 54 from 27 balls to guide the team through a memorable chase.

Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Singh Rathi.

Gujarat Titans have finally opened their account this season after a difficult start that saw them lose their first two matches. They went down by three wickets to the Punjab Kings in their opener and then suffered a narrow six-run defeat against the Rajasthan Royals. The team managed to turn things around in their next outing, holding their nerve to secure a dramatic one-run win over Delhi Capitals. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, Gujarat now find themselves in seventh place on the points table with two points from three games.

Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma.

Lucknow Super Giants have looked solid in patches this season, picking up two wins from their first three matches. Their recent momentum, along with a favourable record against the Gujarat Titans, should give them plenty of belief going into this contest. Considering the current form of both sides, Lucknow appear slightly better placed to come out on top in this game, with odds of 2.03 on 1xBet.

Details: Following India's historic victory at the T20 World Cup in March 2026 and his pivotal role in the triumph, the 27-year-old's market value has soared. Reports indicate that Kishan has demanded a significant pay hike in his contract for using the SG brand on his bats, citing his new status as one of the national team's leaders.

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The situation escalated after Ishan was officially named captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad in March 2026 during Pat Cummins' absence. Taking the helm of one of the IPL's most popular franchises further raised his financial expectations. However, SG, who have partnered with Kishan since 2019, rejected his new demands. As a result, fans noticed an unusual sight in recent IPL matches: the "Orange Army" captain taking the field with a plain bat, devoid of any sponsor logos.

The main argument in Kishan's negotiations has been the contract of his India teammate, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who inked a multi-million deal with CEAT starting April 1, 2026. Believing his own achievements to be equally significant, Ishan decided to follow in his colleague's footsteps.

Reminder: Emon has been ruled out for the remainder of the PSL season.

The official club statement came after the match against Peshawar Zalmi. It noted that an MRI confirmed the severity of the injury, and Emon has been advised to undergo a period of rest and rehabilitation over the coming weeks. As a result, management has decided to exclude him from the squad for the rest of the season, with a replacement to be announced at a later date.

Parvez Hossain Emon has been ruled out of the PSL due to shoulder injury.Parvez sustained the injury following an on-field collision with Asif Ali during the match against Multan Sultans at Gaddafi Stadium on April 3 pic.twitter.com/Mh05hzDykx

— Shakeel Khan Khattak (@ShakeelktkKhan) April 11, 2026

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This season marked the 21-year-old Emon’s debut in the Pakistan Super League, and he made a strong impression. In three matches, he scored 71 runs at an impressive strike rate above 161.

Details: According to indianTeamCric, citing an official update, league officials are seriously considering raising the upper age limit for participants. While the current informal cap is around 45 years, the new regulations could allow players to take the field up to the age of 50.

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This decision could radically reshape the tournament’s landscape, opening the door for the return or career extensions of many legends of world cricket.

A final decision on the matter is expected in the near future following consultations with franchise owners and medical committees.

🚨 OFFICIAL UPDATE 🚨🚨 AGE LIMIT IN IPL LIKELY TO BE PUSHED TO 50 🚨IPL age eligibility rule. As per discussions, the upper age limit is likely to be extended from 45 to 50 years, allowing players to continue participating in the league for a longer duration. This step is… pic.twitter.com/f44aIMHfPs

— indianTeamCric (@Teamindiacrick) April 11, 2026

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Karachi King suffered a 159-run loss to Peshawar Zalmi in their last game to end their beautiful run into the new season. They had started the season with an impressive 14-run win over Quetta Gladiators, before proceeding with a four-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars and thereafter a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz. They are 4th in the league, and only Multan Sultans (4) have picked up more wins than them this season.

Muhammad Waseem, Reeza Hendricks, Salman Agha ©, Azam Khan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Saad Baig, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza.

Hyderabad Kingsmen’s debut in the Pakistan Super League has not been encouraging, remaining without a win since the start of the season. They began the season with a 69-run loss to Lahore Qalandars before losing to Quetta Gladiators (40 runs), Multan Sultans (6 wickets), and, most recently, four wickets to Peshawar Zalmi. They sit at the bottom of the table with zero points in four games.

Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Sharjeel Khan, Usman Khan (wk), Marnus Labuschagne (c), Kusal Perera, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Hunain Shah, Mohammad Ali.

• Karachi Kings have won three of their four games this season.

• Hyderabad Kingsmen are winless in all four games this season.

• This is the first-ever fixture between the two sides.

Hyderabad Kingsmen have been struggling since the start of the season, and I doubt if they can break the jinx just yet. On the other hand, Karachi Kings are one of the best teams in the league at the moment, and I think they will bounce back to winning ways after their recent setback. So, my prediction is a win for Karachi Kings at 1.58 on 1xBet.

Lahore Qalandars suffered a nine-wicket loss to Islamabad United in their last game to bring their defeats to two in four games this season. In the game, they batted first, with Sikandar Raza scoring 25 runs off 19 deliveries, while the other batsmen scored below 20, which no doubt contributed to their defeat. They sit 5th on the table with four points in four games, and players like Haseebullah Khan, Ubaid Shah, and Abdullah Shafique are expected to step up their games to get a win in this game.

Haseebullah Khan (wk), M Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, RA Herman, Sikandar Raza, Asif Ali, RP Burl, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah.

Peshawar Zalmi secured a 159-run win over Karachi Kings in their last game to extend their impressive performance this season. In their last game, they took advantage of their superb batting power to get 246/3 against Karachi Kings. This is not to discredit their bowling unit, which was also up to the task in the game. They have now picked up seven points this season, remaining unbeaten in all four games, including three wins and a washed-out game.

Mohammad Haris, Babar Azam (c), K Mendis (wk), Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Farhan Yousaf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Aamer Jamal, Sufyan Moqim, Nahid Rana, Shoriful Islam

• Lahore Qalandars have lost two of their four games this season.

• Peshawar Zalmi are unbeaten in all four games this season.

• Peshawar Zalmi have won two of the last three games between the two sides.

It is a close call in this game due to the close head-to-head record between the two sides. However, I still feel that the hosts will secure the win, largely due to home advantage and their excellent run since the start of the season, despite results not going their way. So, my prediction is a win for Lahore Qalandars at 1.77 on 1xBet.

The Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket competition in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Founded in 2007, it features ten franchise teams representing different cities.

The IPL is the most popular and richest cricket league in the world, as well as the 11th highest-revenue sports league globally. It is held annually from March to May.

The Dailysports team has prepared the schedule for the upcoming Indian Premier League matches.

Match kick-off times – CET

• March 28

15:00 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 203/4 (15.4) - 201/9 (20)

• March 29

16:00 Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 224/4 (19.1) - 220/4 (20)

• March 30

16:00 Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings - 128/2 (12.1) - 127/10 (19.4)

• March 31

16:00 Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans - 165/7 (19.1) - 162/6 (20)

• April 1

16:00 Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals - 141/10 (18.4) - 145/4 (17.1)

• 2 April

16:00 Kolkata Knight Riders - Sunrisers Hyderabad -161/10 (16) - 226/8 (20)

• 3 April

16:00 Chennai Super Kings - Punjab Kings - 209/5 (20) - 210/5 (18.4)

• 4 April

12:00 Delhi Capitals - Mumbai Indians - 164/4 (18.1) - 162/6 (20)16:00 Gujarat Titans - Rajasthan Royals - 204/8 (20) - 210/6 (20)

• 5 April

12:00 Sunrisers Hyderabad - Lucknow Super Giants - 156/9 (20) - 160/5 (19.5)16:00 Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Chennai Super Kings - 250/3 (20) - 207/10 (19.4)

• 6 April

16:00 Kolkata Knight Riders - Punjab Kings Suspended

• 7 April

16:00 Rajasthan Royals - Mumbai Indians 150/3 (11) - 123/9 (11)

• 8 April

16:00 Delhi Capitals - Gujarat Titansи 209/8 (20) - 210/4 (20)

• 9 April

16:00 Kolkata Knight Riders - Lucknow Super Giants - 181/4 (20) -182/7 (20)

• 10 April

16:00 Rajasthan Royals - Royal Challengers Bengaluru 202/4 (18) - 201/8 (20)

Chennai Super Kings have endured a difficult start to the IPL season, becoming the only side yet to register a point after their first three matches. The five-time champions currently sit at the bottom of the table following a string of disappointing results. Their campaign opened with an eight-wicket defeat to the Rajasthan Royals before they slipped to a five-wicket loss against the Punjab Kings. Things got worse in their most recent outing, where they were beaten by 43 runs by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. While there have been a few positives with the bat, including contributions from Sarfaraz Khan and Ayush Mhatre, CSK’s bowling unit has struggled to make an impact. The lack of control and consistency with the ball has been a major concern, and it remains the area they must urgently address if they are to turn their season around.

Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad/Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed Impact subs: Matthew Short, Dewald Brevis

Delhi Capitals have enjoyed a promising start to their IPL campaign, winning two of their opening three matches before suffering a narrow setback in their most recent outing. They began the season in confident fashion with a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants before backing it up with another convincing six-wicket win against Mumbai Indians. However, their momentum was halted in a dramatic encounter against the Gujarat Titans, where they fell short by just one run despite a strong effort, including a standout performance from David Miller.

KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi

Delhi Capitals will head into this contest with confidence, having already shown strong form in the early stages of the season. Despite a narrow one-run defeat in their previous match, DC have a decent record, having come out on top in each of their last two meetings against the Chennai Super Kings. My prediction is that DC will win with odds of 1.72 on 1xBet.

Punjab Kings have made a strong start to their IPL campaign, remaining unbeaten in their opening matches and climbing to second place on the table, just one point behind Rajasthan Royals. They kicked things off with a narrow three-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans before securing another impressive five-wicket win against the Chennai Super Kings. However, their momentum was briefly stalled in their most recent outing, as rain forced their clash with Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens to be abandoned, leaving both teams to share the points.

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured an up-and-down start to the season, managing just one win from their first three matches. Their campaign began on a disappointing note with a six-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but they quickly responded with an emphatic 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. However, they were unable to build on that momentum, as Lucknow Super Giants handed them a five-wicket defeat in their most recent outing, leaving them searching for consistency moving forward. SRH now sits sixth in the league standings with two points from three games.

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C & WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel

Punjab Kings head into this clash as clear favourites, as they remain one of the unbeaten sides of this campaign. I think they will continue their momentum against the inconsistent Sunrisers. My prediction is a win for PBKS with 1xBet offering 1.76 odds.

Defending champions will hope to return to winning ways in this game after starting the season with a draw against Somerset. They were impressive in the game with 338 runs in their first innings, but they couldn’t manage to get the win. However, the performances of players like Joe Clarke and Jack Haynes, both with half-centuries, and the impressive work rate from bowlers like Liam Patterson-White, Dillon Pennington, Lyndon James, and Robert Lord were the highlights of the game.

Haseeb Hameed (c), Ben Slater, Freddie McCann, Joe Clarke, Jack Haynes, Kyle Verreynne (wk), Lyndon James, Liam Patterson-White, Robert Lord, Olly Stone, Dillon Pennington.

Glamorgan began the season with a draw, but it was nothing but a good result for a team that played in Division Two last year. Regardless, their aim in this match is to taste a win in the top flight. In their last game, Glamorgan scored 302 runs in 120.3 overs during the first innings, led by Colin Ingram, Ben Kellaway, and Mason Crane. Holding a 76-run lead, they later declared their second innings at 216/5 after 72.5 overs. With team captain Kiran Carlson and other players like Edward Byrom and Sean Dickson still in good form, the team hopes for a good display against a strong side in Nottinghamshire.

Kiran Carlson (c), Chris Cooke (wk), Edward Byrom, Asa Tribe, Sean Dickson, Colin Ingram, Ben Kellaway, Mason Crane, Andy Gorvin, Ryan Hadley, Timm van der Gugten.

• Nottinghamshire are the defending champions of this competition.

• Nottinghamshire drew their first match of this season.

• Glamorgan drew their first match of this season.

No doubt, Nottinghamshire will secure an easy win in this game, no matter that they drew in their last game. They always feel comfortable playing in front of their home crowd, and facing a newly promoted side in Glamorgan, they should be able to channel their anger on them. So, my prediction is a win for Nottinghamshire at 1.50 on 1xBet.

Details: The main source of outrage was the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen: in the second over, Digvesh Rathi caught the ball right on the boundary rope. Replays clearly showed the fielder’s foot touched the boundary cushion (the ropes), which should have automatically resulted in "six runs" instead of an out. However, the on-field umpires didn't even consult the third umpire and immediately signaled the wicket.

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The situation was made worse by the bizarre use of technology. The absurdity lies in the fact that while referees are willing to spend 15 minutes checking for a possible wide, a crucial dismissal decision is made in mere seconds without a single video replay.

Another contentious moment raised even more questions, where a violation was obvious but the official broadcast provided only a single, extremely awkward angle.

Reminder: MS Dhoni will miss an important match against Delhi Capitals.

Details: According to Indian Cricket, MS Dhoni still hasn't fully recovered from his injury and won't be able to take the field on April 11. The team's medical staff has decided not to risk their captain's health, given the packed tournament schedule and Dhoni's importance in the final stages of the season.

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The iconic skipper's absence is due to a calf injury from which he is still recovering. Despite the medical team's best efforts, Dhoni is all but certain to miss the home fixture.

🚨 MS DHONI RULED OUT 🚨- MS Dhoni ruled out from the next match against DC- MS Dhoni isn't 100% fit to play against Delhi capitals on April 11th- Thala is still recovering from calf strain, almost certain to miss the April 11 home game against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk!… pic.twitter.com/P7htOrY1ql

— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) April 9, 2026

Reminder: You can find the Indian Premier League cricket schedule, results, and standings here.

Things have not been going well for the Quetta Gladiators, who have managed only one win since the start of the season. They had begun their season with a 14-run loss to Karachi Kings before bouncing back to winning ways with a 40-run win over debutant Hyderabad Kingsmen. That win was supposed to increase their momentum to get more wins, but it couldn’t translate to anything on the field. They lost two straight games following the wins, including an eight-wicket loss to Islamabad United and a six-wicket loss to Multan Sultans. With one win in four games, they sit 6th on the table with two points.

Saud Shakeel (c), Shamyl Hussain, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Hasan Nawaz, Bevon Jacobs, Tom Curran, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq.

Rawalpindiz have not been having the best of their debut season in the PSL, losing all four games so far. They began the season with a five-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi. They have since then lost to Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, and Multan Sultans. They remain pointless this season, sitting just one spot above Hyderabad Kingsmen, who are also pointless. They now enter this game with all focus on ending this losing run.

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Abdullah Fazal, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Dian Forrester, Amir Khan, Rishad Hossain, Asif Afridi, Mohammad Amir.

• Quetta Gladiators have secured one win in their four games this season.

• Rawalpindiz have lost all four games this season.

• The two sides are meeting for the first time ever in this game.

Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz have not been exceptional since the start of the season, with the hosts managing one win so far. However, that looks better when you place it side by side with Rawalpindiz’s form. The visitors have not found their rhythm since the start of the season, and I doubt anything can get them a win here. So, my prediction is a win for Quetta Gladiators at 1.64 on 1xBet.

Rajasthan Royals have been in outstanding form at the start of this IPL season, putting together three straight wins to lead the table with maximum points. Their campaign began on a dominant note with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Punjab Kings, setting the tone for what has been a confident run so far. They followed that up with a narrow but important six-run victory against the Gujarat Titans, showing their ability to hold their nerve in tight situations. In their most recent match, the Royals produced another strong performance, defeating the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs. The innings was anchored by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who continued his excellent form with a well-crafted half-century. He combined effectively with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at the top, as the duo stitched together a quick-fire 80-run opening stand that laid the foundation for yet another win.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have started the IPL season on a strong note, living up to their tag as one of the title contenders with back-to-back wins in their opening matches. They first secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad before following it up with an emphatic 43-run triumph against Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. That second win was headlined by a stunning performance from Tim David, who stole the show with a blistering unbeaten 70 off just 25 deliveries. His explosive knock included eight sixes and three fours, highlighted by a massive 106-metre hit that electrified the crowd. Earlier in the innings, Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar had already laid a solid foundation, taking control against the CSK bowlers and setting the platform for David to unleash his power-hitting late in the game.

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy.

I considered the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the clear favourites, considering that they have won each of their last two consecutive matches against the Rajasthan Royals. My prediction is RCB to win with odds of 1.68 on 1xBet.

Karachi Kings have hit a strong run of form, picking up three consecutive victories and building plenty of confidence ahead of their first home fixture of the season. They kicked things off with a 14-run win against Quetta Gladiators, then followed it up with a four-wicket success over Lahore Qalandars. Last weekend, they extended their winning streak to three matches with a five-wicket win over Pindiz, a run that has lifted them to second place on the table with six points to their name.

Muhammad Waseem, David Warner (C), Salman Agha, Azam Khan (WK), Khushdil Shah, Moeen Ali, Abbas Afridi, Saad Baig, Hasan Ali, Adam Zampa, Mir Hamza.

Peshawar Zalmi have made a solid start to their PSL campaign, coming away with two wins from their first three outings, while one match was washed out. They opened their season with a five-wicket victory over Rawalpindiz, but their next game against Islamabad United couldn’t produce a result due to rain. They bounced back in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night in Karachi, squeezing past Hyderabad Kingsmen by four wickets off the final ball while chasing 146, thanks largely to a standout all-round effort from Iftikhar Ahmed. That result has pushed Babar Azam’s men up to fourth place on the table.

Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (WK), Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza.

Karachi Kings look well placed to come out on top in this contest. They’re in excellent form with three straight wins, and heading into their first home game of the season only strengthens their position. On top of that, they’ve had the upper hand in this matchup recently, winning each of their last two meetings against Peshawar Zalmi. My prediction is a win for Karachi Kings with odds of 1.71 on 1xBet.

Islamabad United secured a seven-wicket win over Rawalpindiz in their last game to extend their winning run to two straight games, including a win over Quetta Gladiators. They have played four games in total this season, won two, lost one (a five-wicket loss against Multan Sultans), and had one washed out by rain. They are third on the table with five points.

Mohammad Naeem, Abdullah Shafique, Parvez Hossain Emon, Rubin Hermann, Sikandar Raza, Haseebullah Khan (wk), Asif Ali, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Mustafizur Rahman, Ubaid Shah.

Lahore Qalandars’ performance this season has been impressive, picking up two wins in their three games. They enter this game after a 20-run win over Multan Sultans, a needed win that sent them back to winning ways after suffering their first defeat of the season against Karachi Kings. They currently sit 4th on the table with five points as the fight for the top of the table continues in the league.

Devon Conway (wk), Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Faiq, Haider Ali, Mark Chapman, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Chris Green, Richard Gleeson, Salman Irshad.

• Lahore Qalandars have won three of their last four games against Islamabad United.

• Islamabad United have won two of their four games this season

• Lahore Qalandars have won two of their three games this season.

Although Lahore Qalandars have dominated recent head-to-head runs between the two sides, I still believe this game would be highly competitive. The two sides have seen two wins each since the start of the season, so, instead of backing either side in this game, I think both sides are capable of contributing to a high-scoring encounter here. So, my prediction is over 344.5 runs at 1.91 on 1xBet.

Details: According to new directives published by Cricbuzz, players on the bench are now officially prohibited from freely moving around the stadium during games.

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These measures aim to maintain strict order in the stadium bowl and minimize unnecessary movement that could distract players or fans.

Special attention is given to the personnel authorized to enter the field of play. Under the new rules, extra players not included in the official 16-man squad (Impact players and reserves) are not allowed on the field—even to deliver drinks, equipment, or tactical instructions. Now, only a limited group of approved staff can interact directly with the playing XI during breaks in play.

The number of people at the boundary line is also regulated. There is a strict cap: no more than five players in special bibs are allowed outside the boundary rope. These five may be selected from the 16-man squad or from the rest of the team.

Reminder: The Punjab Kings fired their content creators due to controversial posts.

Details: According to Revyaz Sports, Jasmit Singh and Piyush Sharma are likely to be suspended from the club's media team. The reason behind this move was a wave of negative comments from fans, who judged the produced content as inappropriate and damaging to the professional reputation of the franchise.

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The reason for such decisive action was the so-called “cringe content,” which had been regularly appearing on the team’s official pages lately. Fans repeatedly pointed out that questionable humor and low-quality posts were seriously harming the club’s image and reputation.

The management sided with the fans, acknowledging that the current digital promotion strategy was at odds with the team’s core values.

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The Kolkata Knight Riders are experiencing a frustrating campaign as they are still searching for their first win of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. KKR opened their IPL campaign with a six-wicket defeat to the Mumbai Indians and then succumbed to the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs. However, they will consider themselves lucky as they registered their first points on the board in their last game against the Punjab Kings at the Eden, which was abandoned. Kolkata Knight Riders are currently in 8th place without a win.

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani.

Lucknow Super Giants will come into this game hoping to build momentum after registering their first win of the season. They began their campaign with a six-wicket loss to the Delhi Capitals but bounced back by claiming a five-wicket win on Sunday against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. With the win, LSG now sit sixth on the scoreboard with two points.

Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, R Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan (C), K Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Based on current form and overall balance, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) look set to claim victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR earned their first point via an abandoned match but struggled early on, leaving LSG with the edge. My prediction is the Lucknow Super Giants will win with odds of 1.82 on 1xBet.

Hyderabad Kingsmen have been struggling in the top league this season, and it is already becoming a season to forget for them. They began the season with a 69-run loss to Lahore Qalandars before going on to lose by 40 runs to Quetta Gladiators. In their last game, they suffered a six-wicket loss to Multan Sultans. They sit at the bottom of the league with zero points.

Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, Marnus Labuschagne (c), Usman Khan (wk), Sharjeel Khan, Syed Ali, Irfan Khan, Hassan Khan, Maheesh Theekshana, Riley Meredith, Mohammad Ali.

Peshawar Zalmi began the season impressively with a five-wicket win over Rawalpindiz, but their second game against Islamabad United was washed out. They now enter their third game of the season with the hope of picking it up from where they stopped. Despite playing just two games so far, they sit 5th on the table with three points. If they can win their remaining matches, they will be in the fight for the top of the table.

Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Haris, Kusal Mendis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Farhan Yousaf, Michael Bracewell, Abdul Samad, Aamer Jamal, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shoriful Islam, Ali Raza.

• The two sides are meeting for the first time ever.

• Hyderabad Kingsmen are winless in all three of their games this season.

• Peshawar Zalmi are unbeaten in both their games so far this season.

Hyderabad Kingsmen have not been impressive since the start of the season, and I see nothing changing going forward. On the other hand, Peshawar Zalmi remain unbeaten, and they have gathered enough rest to return to winning ways. So, my prediction is a win for Hyderabad Kingsmen at 1.67 on 1xBet.

Details: Torrential rain hammered the Barsapara Stadium, forcing organizers to postpone the toss due to an oversaturated outfield. The clash was originally scheduled to start at 16:00 Central European Time.

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Latest updates from the ground are encouraging: the rain has eased, and stadium staff have begun removing the protective covers. Players from both teams have stepped onto the pitch to assess the conditions, raising hopes that the match could still get underway, albeit with a delay.

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The cricketing world is holding its breath for this unique duel, as 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi gears up to challenge the fast-bowling genius Jasprit Bumrah.

Reminder: Karachi Kings captain David Warner was arrested in Sydney for drunk driving.

Details: According to News 18, the incident took place on the evening of Sunday, April 5, in the Maroubra area. New South Wales Police reported that 39-year-old Warner drew the attention of patrol officers while attempting to park just short of a mobile sobriety checkpoint. A subsequent test at the police station revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.104, more than twice the legal limit.

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Warner was in Australia on a short-term leave granted by the club so he could spend time with his family between matches. Now, his return to Pakistan is under serious doubt. The Sydney court has scheduled a hearing on the case for May 7, 2026.

Although there are currently no formal travel restrictions, the incident has dealt a huge blow to the league and the club's reputation.

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Delhi Capitals have made a flying start to their IPL 2026 campaign, winning their opening two matches convincingly. They kicked off the season with a dominant victory over the Lucknow Super Giants before following it up with a six-wicket win against the Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Opener Sameer Rizvi has been in sensational form, amassing 160 runs in just two games, including an unbeaten 90 off 51 balls against Mumbai. Pathum Nissanka also impressed in that match, contributing a quickfire 44 from 30 deliveries to help secure the win. The Capitals are currently placed at the 4th position on the points table and will be looking to continue their momentum and register a third consecutive win.

KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, N Rana, Sameer Rizvi, DA Miller, T Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, KL Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, L Ngidi

Gujarat Titans have endured a challenging start to their IPL 2026 campaign, having lost both of their opening games. The team began with a narrow three-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, and then suffered another close loss at home against Rajasthan Royals, falling short by six runs despite posting 204 for 8. Sai Sudharsan has been the Titans’ standout batter so far, scoring 86 runs in the tournament, while Prasidh Krishna leads their bowling attack with four wickets.The Titans are currently placed at the 9th position on the points table with 2 losses.

Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, R Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan (C), K Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Delhi Capitals are in impressive form, having won their opening two matches in commanding fashion. With key players like Sameer Rizvi and Pathum Nissanka firing, the Capitals look well-positioned to maintain their momentum when they host Gujarat Titans. Considering the Capitals’ home advantage and strong recent form, my prediction is Delhi Capitals to win, with odds of 1.80 on 1xBet.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have made an impressive start to IPL 2026, winning their opening two matches, and they will be eager to extend their winning streak to three when they face the Mumbai Indians. The Royals began the season with a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Chennai Super Kings, followed by a narrow six-run win against the Gujarat Titans at home over the past weekend. Their consistent performances have set a positive tone for the team early in the tournament. One of the key reasons for Rajasthan’s strong start has been the opening partnership of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo is quickly emerging as one of the most dependable and explosive opening pairs in the league, providing the Royals with solid starts in crucial matches.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma

Mumbai Indians (MI) kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a memorable opening win, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium, marking their first season-opening victory since 2012. The victory set high hopes for the five-time champions, with captain Rohit Sharma leading the way, scoring 113 runs at an impressive strike rate of 176.56. However, Mumbai’s momentum was halted in their next outing as they suffered a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The good news for the franchise is that Hardik Pandya, who missed the last game due to illness, has fully recovered and will be available for selection in their upcoming clash.

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Sherfane Rutherford, Hardik Pandya (C), Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah

Considering Rajasthan Royals’ current form, strong batting lineup, and confidence at home, my prediction is Rajasthan Royals will secure a third consecutive win with odds of 2.30 on 1xBet.

Multan Sultans have made a strong start to their campaign, winning two of their last three matches. After a 20-run defeat to Lahore Qalandars in a rain-affected game, they responded in style with a convincing six-wicket victory over Quetta Gladiators. With momentum back on their side, the Sultans will be eager to build on that performance in their next outing. Their ability to chase down targets has been particularly impressive, as they showed great composure and execution in their most recent win.

Sahibzada Farhan, Steven Smith, Josh Philippe (WK), Shan Masood, Ashton Turner (C), Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Nawaz, Peter Siddle, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Muhammad Ismail, Faisal Akram.

Rawalpindi Pindi have endured a difficult start to their debut PSL campaign, losing all three of their opening matches. Despite impressive performances with the bat, including high totals of 214 and 197 in their early games, their struggles with the ball have proven costly. The bowling attack has been unable to contain opposition sides, especially in the death overs, where they have conceded heavily. Their most recent outing ended in another setback, as they went down by seven wickets to Islamabad United. With results not going their way so far, Rawalpindi will be desperate to address their bowling issues and register their first win of the season.

Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Yasir Khan, Abdullah Fazal, Kamran Ghulam, Sam Billings, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, Rishad Hossain, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Amir Khan.

With Rawalpindi Pindi still adjusting to life in the league and struggling to find consistency, they could face another difficult outing. Their ongoing issues, particularly with the ball, make this a challenging matchup for them. Given the Multan Sultans’ solid form and confidence, they appear to have the edge heading into this contest. Backing the Sultans to secure the win looks like a strong call, with odds around 1.55 on 1xBet.

Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled to find form at the start of the 2026 IPL season, suffering defeats in both of their first two matches. Their campaign began with a six-wicket loss to the Mumbai Indians in Mumbai, followed by a 65-run setback against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. The three-time champions will now be eager to bounce back in front of their home fans and avoid slipping to a third consecutive defeat.

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrush Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakravarth, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani

Punjab Kings have been in impressive form so far this season, showing strength with a well-balanced squad. They kicked off their campaign with a solid three-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur and followed it up with a convincing five-wicket win against the Chennai Super Kings in Chennai. Their bowling attack looks equally balanced, led by the pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, supported by Vijaykumar Vyshak. Adding further variety and threat is veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who can turn matches with his spin in the middle overs. With this mix of firepower and experience, Punjab Kings will be confident of extending their winning streak in the upcoming clash.

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vushak, Yuzvendra Chahal

Based on their strong start to the 2026 IPL season, the Punjab Kings look well-placed to come out on top against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 12. With their balanced squad and impressive performances in the opening games, Punjab will be confident of continuing their winning momentum.

Details: In the Matchday 11 clash of IPL 2026 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Chennai couldn’t keep up with the hosts, falling short of a mammoth 250-run target.

“I take full responsibility for this loss,” Gaikwad stated bluntly after the match.

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"After the 13th or 14th over, the situation was still balanced (about 50-50), but then the game just slipped out of our hands. Sarfaraz Khan and Prashant Veer fought valiantly, but honestly, this loss is extremely humiliating for us. We’ll do everything we can to bounce back in the next match," he added.

Despite heroic efforts from Sarfaraz Khan (50 runs) and Prashant Veer (43 runs), who tried to rescue a hopeless situation, Chennai suffered their third straight defeat of the season.

Reminder: Ian Bishop criticized the Indian cricket board for its cold farewells to legends.

Details: In a recent interview, Bishop voiced deep disappointment with the way the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) treats veterans who have spent years forging the glory of the national sport.

"In Indian cricket, no matter how great a player is, after a certain point many do not receive the send-off they truly deserve," Bishop stated.

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"I've seen several outstanding cricketers announce their retirement while sitting at home, not even given the opportunity to play a farewell match. Every player who has given so much to this game deserves respect and a fitting farewell on the field. Their final match should be a moment of honor and celebration," he added.

Bishop nostalgically recalled Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 retirement, calling it a benchmark:

"That was truly special and respectful—that's the kind of farewell every great athlete deserves," Bishop concluded.

Reminder: MS Dhoni has officially announced his retirement from the IPL.

Details: After their first defeat of the season, with Mumbai Indians losing to Delhi Capitals by 164/4 to 162/6, team pacer Deepak Chahar shared his thoughts on the reasons behind the disappointing result:

I think the wicket was a little slow. I think the toss was crucial. I think there was a bit of moisture there. I wouldn't say it was slow, it was just I think I could feel the moisture, and the toss was very crucial in this sense, that's why we were 10-15 runs short there

He also explained why the team's star, Hardik Pandya, did not play.

I think he was sick, that's why he couldn't play. Hopefully, he'll play in the next game. Yes, we were short because defending 160 in an afternoon game is a bit difficult, and to defend 160 you have to take consistent wickets. Rizvi played really well. If we would've got him out early, before 10 overs, the match would have been very interesting till the end

Thus, after two games this season, Mumbai Indians sit in fifth place in the championship with one win to their name.The team will play their next match on Tuesday, April 7, travelling to face Rajasthan Royals, who currently top the table with a net run rate of +2.233.See also: Cummins close to return: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain set for IPL comeback date

According to ESPNcricinfo, the check-up is routine and will be conducted under the supervision of Cricket Australia. Cummins departed India after SRH’s last match against the Kolkata Knight Riders and is expected to rejoin the squad on April 17—pending clearance from the Australian cricket board.

Earlier, Cummins himself noted that he hopes to link up with the team in the second half of the tournament. Since arriving at the SRH camp, he continued training, including working on his bowling preparation ahead of the season’s opening matches.

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It’s worth remembering that Cummins hasn’t played competitive cricket since July last year, with his only appearance in that stretch coming in the third Ashes Test in December. Up next, Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to face Lucknow Super Giants at home in Hyderabad this Sunday.