Kartik Tyagi

KL Rahul etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to surpass 1000 runs for three different franchises. He achieved this remarkable feat for Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and now Delhi Capitals. Rahul also set a new record for the quickest 1000 runs for Delhi, reaching the milestone in just 23 innings.

DC openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka managed only two sixes in the first six overs, both of them coming from Nissanka. Rahul did not hit a six during his innings as DC scored 55 runs in the powerplay.

IPL 2026 has seen controversial umpiring decisions, including Angkrish Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal and Kartik Tyagi's bowling in the final over. Former umpire Anil Chaudhary believes Raghuvanshi's dismissal was not deliberate and Tyagi should have been removed from the attack, though he remains satisfied with the overall umpiring standard.

The wicket came off the bowling of Vaibhav Arora.

Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kolkata Knight Riders' complete performance after their dominant win over Delhi Capitals. He highlighted Finn Allen's match-winning century and the bowlers' consistent discipline, particularly the spin trio, for setting up the victory. Rahane also credited the support staff and the team's focus on the present moment for their success.

Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in IPL 2026. The knock made Allen the first New Zealand batter to score three T20 centuries in a calendar year. KKR’s bowlers, led by Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy, earlier restricted DC to 142/8.

In the match, Varun Chakravarthy continued his resurgence with a three-wicket haul while veteran Sunil Narine grabbed his 200th wicket in as KKR came back strong in the middle overs to bowl Sunrisers Hyderabad out for 165 in 19 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl against Delhi Capitals. Both teams are in a crucial IPL 2026 match. Delhi aims to break a losing streak at home. KKR arrives with winning momentum. Rahane noted the Delhi pitch's unpredictable nature this season. He felt chasing would allow his team to better assess conditions.

Varun Chakravarthy took 3 for 36 and Sunil Narine claimed 2 for 31 as SRH were bowled out for 165 in 19 overs. KKR chased the target with 10 balls remaining to register their third straight win.

Kolkata Knight Riders were desperate to see Finn Allen fire, and fire he did at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night. On a surface that appeared tricky when Delhi Capitals batted, Allen produced an exhibition of clean, fearless strokeplay to smash an unbeaten century and steer Kolkata Knight Riders to an eight-wicket win that kept them firmly in contention for a playoff spot.

Kolkata Knight Riders secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals, fueled by a stellar spin attack and Finn Allen's explosive maiden IPL century. This fourth consecutive win keeps KKR's playoff aspirations burning bright, while Delhi faces mounting pressure. Allen's unbeaten 100 off 47 balls guided KKR to a swift chase after restricting Delhi to 142.

Delhi Capitals face mounting pressure with four consecutive home defeats, jeopardizing their playoff hopes. Inconsistent performances and team changes have plagued their season. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are on a three-match winning streak, fueled by strong bowling, though their top-order batting remains a concern.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders, citing a good batting surface and the team's aggressive approach. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane also preferred to bat but expressed confidence after a reflective break. Both teams made two changes to their lineups.

Kolkata Knight Riders opted for continuity, leaving Matheesha Pathirana out of their playing XI against Lucknow Super Giants. Captain Ajinkya Rahane stated the team aimed to bat first, giving their batting unit freedom and reflecting on past games. Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl, emphasizing clarity in execution and team unity.

Lucknow Super Giants face a critical survival test against Kolkata Knight Riders after four consecutive defeats. LSG's batting struggles and inability to leverage their home ground are major concerns. KKR, buoyed by a recent win, aim to build momentum, with their spinners posing a potential threat to LSG's inconsistent batting lineup.

Kolkata Knight Riders clinched a thrilling Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Rinku Singh's unbeaten 83 and crucial catches, alongside Sunil Narine's exceptional Super Over bowling, secured the win. Despite Mohsin Khan's five-wicket haul for LSG, KKR emerged victorious, moving up the standings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are on a five-match winning streak, showcasing a potent batting lineup with Sharma and Klaasen in top form. Their bowling attack, led by Malinga, has also been crucial. In contrast, Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling, with recent wins offering a glimmer of hope as they aim to revive their campaign.

Sunil Narine's bowling brilliance secured Kolkata Knight Riders a thrilling Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants. After a dramatic tie, Narine's early wickets in the Super Over proved decisive. Rinku Singh's defiant 83 had earlier propelled KKR to a competitive total, despite Mohsin Khan's exceptional 5-wicket haul.

Kolkata Knight Riders won a thrilling Super Over against Lucknow Super Giants. The match ended tied after regulation time. Sunil Narine was the hero in the Super Over, taking crucial wickets. Rinku Singh also played a vital role with bat and ball. LSG's chase faltered despite good starts. KKR's win lifts them in the standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders ended their winless streak by defeating Rajasthan Royals by four wickets. A strong bowling performance, led by Varun Chakravarthy, restricted Royals to 155. Despite batting jitters, Rinku Singh's unbeaten 53 and Anukul Roy's quickfire 29 secured a crucial victory.

The 15-year-old made 46 off 28 balls, with six fours and two sixes, at a strike rate of 164.29. During the innings, he took on bowlers such as Vaibhav Arora, Cameron Green, Kartik Tyagi and Narine.

Rajasthan Royals aim for a strong comeback against a winless Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. RR, halted by SRH, face a struggling KKR side yet to register a victory this season. KKR's woes are compounded by an inexperienced pace attack and injuries to key bowlers.

At just fifteen, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is setting the IPL 2026 alight with his breathtaking batting skills, reminiscent of legends like Sachin Tendulkar. His audacious style against elite bowlers, boasting strike rates often soaring past 200, challenges every cricketing norm. In Sooryavanshi’s case, he has aced that test like no other. Almost like using the cheat codes in EA Sports Cricket 07.

Chakravarthy was awarded Player of the Match for his performance against RR.

Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag. Ashwin questioned Parag's decisions during the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He highlighted a moment where Ravindra Jadeja was not utilized against left-handers. Ashwin believes this showed poor captaincy. The former spinner stressed the importance of trusting bowlers. Rajasthan Royals lost the match despite strong bowling performances.

Rajasthan Royals opted to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, with skipper Riyan Parag citing a dry pitch conducive to spin. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, though preferring to bat, expressed confidence in his bowlers. Both teams made changes to their lineups, with key players returning for Rajasthan.

Gujarat Titans, on a two-match winning streak, are heavily favored against a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 clash. KKR, winless after five games and at the bottom of the table, faces a formidable challenge against a resurgent GT side at the batting-friendly Narendra Modi Stadium.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi surged to fourth in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap race, just behind leaders Heinrich Klaasen, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, while Prince Yadav climbed to second in the Purple Cap standings behind Anshul Kamboj, as both batting and bowling leaderboards tightened after Sunday’s matches.