Jitesh Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. Jitesh Sharma will lead the side in Patidar's absence, who missed travel and practice due to an undisclosed reason. Patidar is expected to return for RCB's final league game.

Punjab Kings opted to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala, with Jitesh Sharma captaining RCB in Rajat Patidar's absence. Shreyas Iyer marked his 100th captaincy game for PBKS. Both teams made changes, aiming for crucial playoff implications. RCB seeks to secure a playoff spot, while PBKS desperately needs a win to revive their qualification hopes.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are without captain Rajat Patidar for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with Jitesh Sharma leading the side. Patidar is recovering well and is expected to return for the next match in Hyderabad. RCB currently sits atop the IPL 2026 points table.

Rasikh Salam Dar's fiery yorker dismantled Travis Head's stumps, igniting a passionate celebration from the young pacer and a pumped-up Virat Kohli. Head's aggressive 26 off 16 balls ended abruptly, giving RCB a crucial breakthrough. Defending champions RCB, already playoff-bound in IPL 2026, faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in a key clash.

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 playoff clash. Both teams have already secured their playoff berths. Cummins expressed a desire to test strategies and enjoy the game before the serious business of the finals begins. Rajat Patidar returns to captain RCB.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Ishan Kishan have etched their names in IPL history, becoming the second trio to score over 500 runs each in a season. This remarkable batting feat fuels SRH's strong IPL 2026 campaign as they aim for a top-two finish.

Table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru face third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2026 clash. While qualification is secured, a win solidifies top-two spots and a second chance at the final. Expect a high-scoring encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, with both teams aiming for momentum heading into the playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru aims to solidify their top-two spot against a resurgent Kolkata Knight Riders. RCB, despite recent wins, faces batting concerns with key players struggling. KKR, on a four-match winning streak, is finding form, though spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's injury is a worry. Finn Allen's century highlights KKR's batting resurgence.

Jitesh Sharma's IPL 2026 struggles continue, drawing criticism from Ambati Rayudu for technical flaws, especially against short balls. After a stellar 2025, his form has plummeted, with low scores and a struggling strike rate. Rayudu highlighted his inability to adapt, a concern given the rapid pace of IPL matches and limited practice time.

The milestone came during Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time, marking a unique IPL record. MI became the first team to have three Indian captains in a single season: Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Bumrah. This leadership shift highlights an unusual season for the franchise, with Bumrah making his captaincy debut after 156 matches.

Punjab Kings face immense pressure after five consecutive IPL 2026 defeats, jeopardizing their playoff hopes. Despite a strong start, the team has lost momentum, with their batting prowess now overshadowed by fielding and bowling weaknesses. They now face a confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial must-win encounter.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter a crucial IPL clash against Mumbai Indians under pressure after losing three of their last four matches. Jitesh Sharma’s poor form has become a major concern, with the finisher scoring just 64 runs in 10 matches. Injuries and inconsistent batting have hurt RCB’s momentum, while MI, led by Suryakumar Yadav in Hardik Pandya’s absence, face a must-win situation.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by two wickets in a last-ball IPL 2026 thriller in Raipur. Krunal Pandya starred with a gritty 73 despite severe cramps, rescuing RCB from 39/3 with key partnerships. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished the chase with a crucial six. After the match, an emotional Krunal praised former MI teammate Kieron Pollard, calling him his “big brother".

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians, seeking to improve their playoff standing after recent losses. The return of Phil Salt offers a significant boost for RCB. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, struggling in ninth, face potential elimination. MI skipper Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in batting first, aiming to put pressure on the chasing side.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, second on the table, face a tightening playoff race. Despite a strong position, RCB must address batting first issues and Jitesh Sharma's form. Lucknow Super Giants, at the bottom, are dangerous with nothing to lose, especially with Nicholas Pooran finding form.