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Kolkata Knight Riders cling to playoff hopes despite an inconsistent IPL 2026 season, with Varun Chakaravarthy's fitness a key concern. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is expected to return from injury, aiming to regain form in a match significant for his personal performance.

The Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a vital four-wicket victory against the Mumbai Indians, keeping their IPL playoff hopes very much alive. Chasing a modest 148, it was the sheer determination of Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell that guided them through a wobbly start and some dropped catches, ultimately sealing the crucial win.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling win over Mumbai Indians was marred by a setback as head coach Andy Flower was fined for using audible obscenity during a tense moment. The incident occurred during a controversial boundary call, leading to a heated exchange. Despite this, RCB secured a crucial victory, while Mumbai Indians were eliminated from the playoff race.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatched a dramatic victory from Mumbai Indians on the final ball in Raipur. Krunal Pandya's valiant 73 was ended by a spectacular catch, but RCB still needed 18 from 12. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's tight penultimate over, Raj Bawa couldn't defend the target, leading to a thrilling last-ball win for Bengaluru.

Mumbai Indians faced Kolkata Knight Riders with no playoff pressure. Their batting collapsed, failing to post a competitive total. Tilak Varma set a 14-year-old IPL record for a slow strike rate. KKR bowlers maintained pressure, restricting MI to 147/8. Corbin Bosch provided some late hitting for Mumbai.

Virat Kohli's IPL 2026 campaign hit a new low with a golden duck against Mumbai Indians, his second consecutive failure. Deepak Chahar claimed the crucial wicket, adding to Kohli's struggles against MI. Earlier, Mumbai Indians posted 166/7 despite a poor start, thanks to Tilak Varma's fifty and naman dhir's contribution.

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.

Kolkata Knight Riders, needing a win to stay in IPL 2026 playoff contention, opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed the team's focus on winning their remaining two games. Mumbai, already out of the running, welcomed back Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, aiming to finish strongly.

Rajasthan Royals face a crucial playoff-deciding match against a pride-driven Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. The contest features a highly anticipated duel between veteran Jasprit Bumrah and young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has impressed with his fearless batting. A high-scoring game is expected on the batting-friendly pitch.

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma shared a fun mid-match chat during RCB’s thrilling last-ball win over Mumbai Indians, with Rohit seen laughing during the viral moment. Amid playoff pressure, the friendly exchange delighted fans online. On the field, Krunal Pandya scored 73 while Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with bat and ball as RCB chased 167 to knock MI out of IPL 2026 playoff contention.

Punjab Kings face immense pressure in their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians after four consecutive defeats. Despite a dramatic slump from an unbeaten start, PBKS still control their playoff destiny, needing a win to regain momentum. Mumbai Indians, potentially out of contention, could play with freedom.

Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes came to an end after a narrow two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Sunday, marking the fourth time in the last six seasons — after 2021, 2022 and 2024 — that the five-time champions have failed to progress beyond the league stage. The loss, their eighth in 11 matches this season, left head coach Mahela Jayawardene disappointed as he admitted that MI had not done enough across the campaign.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, snapping a two-match losing streak. Krunal Pandya's resilient 73 guided RCB's chase after a shaky start, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar's exceptional 4/23 spell earlier set up the win. The defending champions successfully chased 167, climbing to the top of the table.

Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru without star allrounder Hardik Pandya, who is still being evaluated by the medical team for a back spasm. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to captain the side in Pandya's absence for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur.

Punjab Kings’ poor fielding left Yuzvendra Chahal frustrated during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as dropped catches denied him crucial wickets. Shashank Singh dropped Heinrich Klaasen, while Lockie Ferguson spilled Ishan Kishan, both off Chahal’s bowling. PBKS have now dropped six catches off Chahal this season, the most for any bowler in IPL 2026, hurting Punjab badly on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch.

Rishabh Pant gifted Yuvraj Singh a golf club and heartfelt note to thank him for mentoring him ahead of IPL 2026 after a difficult phase in his career. Sharing the gesture online, Yuvraj jokingly teased Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and other mentees, saying, “Sharam karo... Rishabh Pant se kuch seekho.” Meanwhile, Pant continues to struggle for form in IPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on the final ball, eliminating MI from IPL 2026. Krunal Pandya's resilient 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's match-winning six off the last delivery propelled RCB to a thrilling chase of 167.

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table, face off at Wankhede Stadium. With playoff hopes fading, both teams are desperate for a win. Mumbai's campaign has been hampered by inconsistent performances and the uncertain availability of Rohit Sharma due to injury.

MI have won only two of their nine matches so far. A defeat against LSG would end their campaign.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru face a critical IPL 2026 encounter against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. RCB, third on the table, need a win to solidify playoff hopes, while MI, in near must-win territory, aim to disrupt stronger teams. Both sides grapple with batting inconsistencies and bowling vulnerabilities, making this a pivotal clash.

Chennai Super Kings secured a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, effectively ending MI's playoff aspirations. Despite a solid start, Mumbai faltered to 159-7, undone by disciplined bowling. CSK comfortably chased the target, with Ruturaj Gaikwad anchoring the innings to keep their own playoff hopes alive.

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh has been ruled out of IPL 2026 after fracturing his right foot during his debut match against Mumbai Indians. Despite the injury, he dismissed Suryakumar Yadav and impressed coach Stephen Fleming. His exit adds to CSK’s injury troubles, with several key players already sidelined this season.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admitted “not the season” after MI suffered an eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. MI managed only 159/7 despite naman dhir’s 57, while Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj starred with the ball for CSK. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 67 and Kartik Sharma’s 54 not out guided Chennai to victory, further hurting Mumbai’s fading playoff hopes.

Chennai Super Kings secured a vital eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, bolstered by a disciplined bowling attack led by Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj. Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 67 anchored the chase, with strong support from Kartik Sharma, ensuring CSK's playoff hopes remain alive while pushing MI further down the table.

Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians tonight in a crucial IPL clash at Chepauk. Both struggling five-time champions are fighting for playoff survival. CSK, currently sixth, faces a ninth-placed MI, who suffered a heavy defeat against them recently. Expect a batting-friendly pitch with dew influencing the second innings.

In a big blow to already-struggling MI, their full-time captain Hardik Pandya was not available for selection because he was "unwell". However, star batter Rohit Sharma made it into the side and returned after the hamstring injury.