Zeeshan Ansari

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.

Hyderabad and Punjab are poised for a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter on a batting paradise. Both teams boast explosive Powerplay and middle-overs scoring, with star batsmen set to light up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Despite recent losses, Punjab's bowlers face a stern test on a pitch favouring batsmen, while Hyderabad aims to rebound.

Rajasthan Royals aim to extend their winning streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur. The previous encounter saw SRH secure a dominant 57-run victory. Both teams are in strong form, with RR currently second and SRH fourth in the IPL 2026 standings.

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.

Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for a third consecutive win at home against Delhi Capitals, buoyed by recent bowling successes. Despite an inconsistent batting lineup, SRH faces a DC side that recently bounced back with a strong chase. Historically, DC has a slight edge in Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young pace duo, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, will be key against Chennai Super Kings. Hinge impressed with 4/34 in the last match, supported by Hussain's four wickets. CSK, despite recent wins, face bowling challenges with Khaleel Ahmed out injured and MS Dhoni still unavailable.

Rajasthan Royals, undefeated in four matches, aim to extend their dominance against an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad. RR's strong batting and improved bowling, led by Archer and Bishnoi, pose a significant threat. SRH, struggling with form and bowling, rely heavily on Head and Klaasen to challenge the league leaders.

Punjab Kings, in strong form, face an inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming IPL clash. PBKS have shown balance with impressive batting and bowling performances, while SRH's top order and bowling unit have struggled for consistency. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair on a batting-friendly pitch with no rain expected.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by a dominant 65-run victory over KKR, returns home to face Lucknow Super Giants. SRH's strong batting and bowling performance sets a confident tone. LSG, however, seeks to rebound after a disappointing loss to Delhi Capitals. This clash promises an intriguing contest between a high-flying SRH and a determined LSG.

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad. LSG made one change, bringing in Manimaran Siddharth for Anrich Nortje. SRH also introduced Liam Livingstone and Harshal Patel into their lineup, aiming for a crucial win after a mixed start to the season.

Kolkata Knight Riders confront bowling weaknesses, especially spin, as they host Sunrisers Hyderabad. This match begins a vital home series for KKR. Both teams aim for improved performances after initial setbacks. The encounter promises an exciting contest between two strong batting lineups. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.

IPL 2026 commences with a thrilling encounter between defending champions RCB and 2016 winners SRH. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, face challenges with key pacers missing, while SRH will be without Pat Cummins. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is set for a high-scoring affair with clear skies predicted.

Kolkata Knight Riders host Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens. Both teams, reeling from opening losses, aim to rebound. KKR seeks to leverage home advantage, while SRH banks on its explosive batting lineup. Expect a high-scoring encounter with both sides looking to fix early-season issues.

Kolkata Knight Riders face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2026 clash, both seeking their first win after opening defeats. KKR's bowling attack, particularly spinners Narine and Chakravarthy, needs to find form at their Eden Gardens fortress. SRH also grapple with bowling vulnerabilities despite a strong batting lineup. Both teams aim to secure vital points.

Sunrisers Hyderabad kicks off IPL 2026 against RCB on March 28. Following a strong 2024 and a disappointing 2025, SRH aims for redemption with a revamped squad. Ishan Kishan will captain initially in Pat Cummins' absence. Key players like Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen are set to feature prominently.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Rajat Patidar, begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Ishan Kishan's Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB face bowling challenges with key absences, while SRH also navigates leadership changes. Both teams will rely on strong batting performances in the tournament opener.

Sunrisers Hyderabad faces a mixed start to IPL 2026 as captain Pat Cummins will miss the initial games due to a back injury, with Ishan Kishan stepping in as interim leader. Meanwhile, the team's pace attack receives a boost with the arrival of Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga, who has secured his NOC.

IPL 2026 ignites this weekend with defending champions RCB facing SRH in Bengaluru, a rematch of their record-breaking 2024 encounter. The action continues Sunday as MI hosts KKR at Wankhede, with MI boasting a strong home record against their rivals. Fans can expect thrilling contests from the season's opening matches.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will commence their IPL 2026 campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 28 in Bengaluru. The team has finalized its squad after a productive auction, featuring a mix of established players and new additions. SRH will play their first home match on April 5 against Lucknow Super Giants.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's stand-in captain Ishan Kishan was playfully sent off by teammate Zeeshan Ansari during a practice game. Kishan, who is leading SRH in Pat Cummins' absence due to injury, responded sportingly to the leg-spinner's animated gesture. This incident occurs as Kishan takes on leadership duties following his stellar T20 World Cup performance.

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa expressed doubts about Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2026 title chances, citing their bowling as a significant weakness. He highlighted that while their aggressive batting is entertaining, it's insufficient to win championships, especially on Hyderabad's flat pitches. Uthappa also pointed to the team's inability to defend totals when the top order falters, further diminishing their contender status.

Despite being a joint-highest wicket-taker at the T20 World Cup, Varun Chakravarthy's economy rate raised concerns. Experts suggest batters found him easier to read, possibly due to slight errors in length. Harbhajan Singh believes Varun, a champion bowler, will bounce back by focusing on execution and developing his away-going delivery, crucial for India's future T20 ambitions.

Former captain Faf du Plessis believes Sunrisers Hyderabad must leverage their formidable batting to succeed in IPL 2026, citing a lack of consistent wicket-taking bowlers. He compared their lineup to the West Indies' T20 might, emphasizing the need to out-bat opponents. Concerns about bowling depth were echoed, with Liam Livingstone's IPL potential also questioned.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has unveiled their vibrant orange jersey for the 2026 IPL season, showcasing it via a social media post. After a sixth-place finish last year, the team is banking on key batters like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to deliver strong performances. Fans anticipate exciting displays from the squad, including new additions.

Up is in a good position to take the first innings lead against Jharkhand on the second day of the under 25 cricket tournament for the Col CK Nayudu Trophy. After scoring 370 runs in their first innings, Up captured Jharkhand's 7 wickets for 177 runs. The visitors are still 193 runs behind with 3 wickets in hand. Jharkhand's beginning was similar to Up's first innings, they too lost their top three wickets for 37 runs and thereafter they recovered early blows. Wickets were given by Kunal Tyagi and Bobby Yadav, and Bobby grabbed Sharandeep's wicket and Robin Minz v Vishal fell prey to Kunal Tyagi. Vivek Kumar and Aditya Tyagi tried to stitch the damage and got some success in their efforts, but were eventually broken by Kritagya Singh at the fag end of the day. Arvind Kumar is batting on 39 runs scored in 58 balls with the help of 3 boundaries and a six. Zeeshan, Bobby, and Kritagya bagged 2 wickets each earlier in the morning. Aditya Sharma and Zeeshan Ansari resumed Up's first innings from 7 for 325 and added another 45 runs. Century

Ansar Club rallied back splendidly to trounce Eleven Star 3-1 in the Meghe NDFA Super Division Football League match at the Ajni Railway ground on Monday.

Kritagya KK Singh's unbeaten century and captain Sameer Rizvi's fine knock of 97 runs enabled UP to give a befitting reply to the Railways as they scored 7 for 419 runs in their first innings in Under-25 cricket tournament for Col C K Nayudu trophy pool league match at Narendra Modi stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

In a cricket tournament, Kanpur is leading Jharkhand by 24 runs with three wickets in hand. Jharkhand has to play the whole fourth day. Up wrapped Jharkhand's first innings on 198 runs and got a lead of 172 runs. The up captain asked the visitors to follow on spinners and soon they reduced Jharkhand to 5 for 59 though Vishal 16 and Sharandeep 15 gave a moderate start scoring 27 runs for the first wicket. Harsh Tyagi broke their partnership by trapping Vishal in front of the wicket. Thereafter, Kritgya Singh and Zeeshan Ansari bagged two wickets each in quick succession and pushed Jharkhand in a tight corner. Captain Surwar and Aditya Singh tried to stem the rot and added 42 runs for the sixth wicket. Kritagya broke their partnership by trapping Surwar in front of wicket for 24. He scored 24 runs in 84 balls and sent just one ball to the fence his next prey was Aditya Singh who was caught by sameer Rizvi for 32 runs scored in 101 balls hitting 2 boundaries. Manishi was batting on 29 runs with Shubham Kumar Singh who has yet to