Tushar Deshpande

Shashank Singh was notably absent from the Punjab Kings' lineup for their crucial encounter against the Rajasthan Royals. This match, the 40th of the season, features two top-four teams. Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

There was something almost theatrical about Shreyas Iyer in the nets on Monday evening. No enclosures, no comforting mesh to keep ambition in check. Just an open sky over the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium and a batter in complete command of his range.

KL Rahul anchored a superb chase with a 75-ball 40 as Delhi Capitals hunted down 226 to beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. Pathum Nissanka's explosive 62 set the tone, with Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs completing the victory. Riyan Parag's 90 had earlier lifted Rajasthan to 225/6.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur with focus on skipper Pat Cummins’s expected return as captain. Rajasthan, third on the table, rely on a strong bowling attack led by Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, but must contain SRH’s explosive top order after a 57-run loss earlier.

India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Shivam Dube headline key retentions for Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League. Franchises locked in core players ahead of the May 2 auction, with defending champions releasing Tushar Deshpande. The tournament begins June 2, with eight teams aiming to build competitive squads.

That Rajasthan Royals are currently third on the points table is largely because of their bowling unit doing the heavy lifting. With the batting heavily dependent on the top three and the middle order appearing to be fragile, the bowlers have consistently stepped up.

Rajasthan Royals, high on confidence after defeating Punjab Kings, face a struggling Delhi Capitals who have lost their last three matches. RR's middle order success and DC's potential boost from Mitchell Starc's return set the stage for a crucial encounter at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Dropped catches proved costly in IPL 2026, impacting multiple matches. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer capitalized on lifelines, leading to massive scores and altered game outcomes. Fielding errors by Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, including dropped chances by Karun Nair and Aniket Verma, significantly influenced the results of high-scoring thrillers.

Rajasthan Royals host Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight in Jaipur for a crucial IPL 2026 clash. RR, with 10 points, aim to leverage their strong home record after a recent win. SRH, on a three-match winning streak and bolstered by Pat Cummins' return, present a formidable challenge. Both teams face batting concerns, making this a must-win encounter.

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.

Lucknow Super Giants host Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium today. LSG needs a win to improve their season after losing four of six matches. Their top order batting is a major concern. Rajasthan Royals are in better form and hold an advantage. The pitch is expected to favor spinners.

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer on the first ball against Rajasthan Royals. This marked his seventh duck in 2026 T20 innings, the most by any player this year. He joins Shikhar Dhawan as the only Sunrisers Hyderabad batters to be out first-ball in an IPL match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. This marked the 24th instance of RR taking a wicket before conceding a run, an IPL record.

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.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, reflecting on his journey to leadership, acknowledged the guidance of former captain Sanju Samson. Parag, who took over captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, expressed gratitude for the support received. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan also discussed the impact of leadership on his game and team performance.

Rajasthan Royals secured a thrilling six-run victory over Gujarat Titans, thanks to Riyan Parag's bold bowling decisions at the death. Parag's trust in Tushar Deshpande for the final over, after Jofra Archer's crucial 19th, paid off, boosting his confidence as a leader. Archer's economical over set the stage for Deshpande to defend 10 runs, securing the win.

Aakash Chopra lauded Ravi Bishnoi's match-winning 4/41 spell in Rajasthan Royals' narrow IPL 2026 victory over Gujarat Titans, deeming the leg-spinner undervalued at the auction. He also praised Tushar Deshpande's composed final over and Dhruv Jurel's stellar 75, while noting Gujarat's batting lacked construction.

Rajasthan Royals edged Gujarat Titans by 6 runs in a last-ball thriller after posting 210/6. Tushar Deshpande held his nerve in the final over, sealing the win. Sai Sudharsan’s 73 kept Gujarat in the chase, but Ravi Bishnoi’s four wickets proved crucial. Royals moved to the top of the table with a strong net run rate.