Yash Thakur

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.

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.

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bat against table-toppers Punjab Kings. Patel acknowledged his team's avoidable mistakes, aiming to post a strong total and defend it on a dry, hot pitch. Both sides fielded unchanged XIs, with Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer emphasizing staying in the moment and continuous improvement.

Delhi Capitals host Punjab Kings today. DC needs a win after recent losses. PBKS is unbeaten and leads the table. The match is at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The pitch is expected to favor batsmen initially. Heat will dry the pitch, aiding spinners later. Arshdeep Singh is back for PBKS. DC must perform well to improve their standing.

Punjab Kings made no changes to their side.

Punjab Kings, the sole unbeaten team, face a struggling Lucknow Super Giants today in Mullanpur. PBKS, atop the table, boasts in-form Prabhsimran Singh and captain Shreyas Iyer. LSG, in 7th place, might miss Rishabh Pant due to injury, relying on Prince Yadav for breakthroughs. The pitch offers balanced conditions, favouring chasers.

Uncertainty surrounded Rohit Sharma before MI’s clash with Punjab Kings after his hamstring injury. He skipped training, and scans raised concerns. At the toss, Hardik Pandya confirmed Rohit would miss multiple games. Mitchell Santner was also unavailable, forcing changes, with Quinton de Kock returning and a debut for Mayank Rawat.

Mumbai Indians face an uphill battle against an unbeaten Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium. MI, struggling with three consecutive losses and a potential Rohit Sharma injury, host a PBKS side flying high. Historically a close contest, this encounter holds significant weight for MI seeking redemption on home turf.

Punjab Kings opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a day game, a strategy that has worked well for them recently. Skipper Shreyas Iyer backed his young team to express themselves. SRH, despite preferring to bowl, are confident in setting a competitive target, with Ishan Kishan leading the side and two changes in their lineup.

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.

Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders face mounting pressure against an in-form Punjab Kings. KKR's shaky start is marred by questionable team combinations and a lack of clarity, while Punjab Kings have begun strongly with balanced contributions. A significant improvement is needed for KKR to challenge the confident Punjab outfit.

Kolkata Knight Riders face a formidable Punjab Kings, led by former KKR star Shreyas Iyer, in a crucial IPL clash. Struggling KKR, seeking to avoid a third consecutive loss, must overcome strategic missteps and inconsistent form against a confident Punjab side. Eden Gardens is expected to host a high-scoring encounter.

Chennai Super Kings face Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 home opener, aiming for a significant turnaround after a dismal start. Returning to Chepauk's batting-friendly conditions, CSK hope for a strong performance from their batting lineup, including marquee signing Sanju Samson. Punjab Kings, last season's finalists, arrive with a balanced squad, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, aiming to prove their T20I worth, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively in a crucial IPL clash. Gill, a consistent scorer, leads a settled GT side, while Iyer, despite international snubs, anchors a strong PBKS unit facing form concerns. The match promises a contest of redemption and balance.

Punjab Kings will commence their IPL 2026 campaign on March 31 against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. Led by Shreyas Iyer, who aims to improve on last season's runner-up finish, the team boasts a strong Indian core and an explosive batting unit. The schedule includes home and away fixtures across various venues.

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, leading Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively, aim to make a statement in a high-stakes IPL clash. Both captains, often overlooked internationally, seek redemption and recognition, with Gill's evolving strike rate and Iyer's proven leadership at the forefront. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair on a batting-friendly pitch.

Last year’s finalists Punjab Kings will look to go one better this year as they open their IPL 2026 campaign against the ever-consistent Gujarat Titans New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh on Tuesday. India’s white-ball mainstays Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will headline a high-profile IPL 2026 opener, with both captains carrying added motivation to prove their credentials in the shortest format.

Vidarbha colts did very well throughout the season, except for two matches. They lost a game outright against Tamil Nadu and conceded an innings lead to Chhattisgarh, which they almost won.

Lucknow Super Giants defended 163 runs at Ekana stadium against Gujarat Titans. yash thakur's five-wicket haul earned him man of the match. The team's solid bowling attack led to their victory. LSG pacer yash thakur, who stole the show by claiming five wickets against Gujarat Titans, said that skipper KL Rahul told him that it could be his day and his words proved true.

On a track that had become easy, Tripura were going strong chasing 259 on Sunday. Vidarbha had tried everything till the 33rd over but there was no help on offer with sun shining bright in Jaipur.

Yash might have missed out on India Under-19 side for Asia Cup, he is certainly in scheme of things for the next World Cup in 2018.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 54 of the Indian Premier League at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. LSG made a change, with yash thakur replacing the injured Mayank Yadav, while KKR brought in Harshit Rana in place of Vaibhav Arora.

Known as a death-over specialist, yash thakur plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket and was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2023 a day after he grabbed his first 5-wicket haul in First Class cricket and was retained for the 2024 season. The pacer was rewarded for his white-ball performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy that caught the attention of many IPL franchises for the 2023 auction.

Punjab batsman Shubhman Gill smashed 78 off 79 balls to anchor a successful run-chase with India U-19 beating hosts Sri Lanka by six wickets in a group league game of the Junior Asia Cup cricket tournament.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul won the toss and opted to bowl in an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

In the ongoing porn films case against businessman Raj Kundra, the police found that two accused - Arvindkumar Srivastav and yash thakur, are one person. This came to light after the police had issued a lookout notice against both names.

Wicketkeeper batsman Akshay Wadkar will lead a 20-member Vidarbha squad, which includes senior India pacer Umesh Yadav, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting on November 4.

Vidarbha triumphed over Mumbai by 80 runs at the Jamtha Stadium, advancing to the Ranji Trophy final. Key performances included Harsh Dubey's five-wicket haul and yash thakur's pivotal breakthroughs. Despite efforts from Shardul Thakur and Shams Mulani, Mumbai fell short, being all out for 325 in their pursuit of 406 runs.

Former batting coach of Afghanistan Umesh Patwal believes that Vidarbha pacers Lalit Yadav and yash thakur have the required skillset to become regulars in the IPL circuit.

Vidarbha beats Madhya Pradesh by 62 runs in the Ranji summit clash to secure a spot in the final against Mumbai in the Maharashtra derby at Wankhede. Aditya Thakare, yash thakur, Yash Dubey, Harsh Gawali, Akshay Wakhare, and Aditya Sarvate play pivotal roles in the victory.