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In a major setback for Mumbai Indians, all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the remainder of the  IPL 2026  due to a  shoulder injury . 🩺 Injury Details Santner suffered the injury while fielding during a match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium. The incident occurred when he attempted a catch near the boundary and landed awkwardly on his shoulder. Despite initial treatment, the injury proved serious enough to rule him out for the rest of the tournament. 📊 Santner’s IPL 2026 Performance Played limited matches this season Picked up a handful of wickets (5 wickets in 4 matches) Provided balance as a spin-bowling all-rounder His absence comes as a blow for MI, who are already struggling for consistency this season. 🔁 Replacement – Keshav Maharaj Mumbai Indians have signed South African spinner  Keshav Maharaj  as Santner’s replacement for the remainder of IPL 2026. Experienced left-arm orthodox spinner Previously ...

🏏 Match Overview The 39th match of IPL 2026 features Delhi Capitals (DC) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. DC are struggling for consistency, while RCB, the defending champions, are among the top-performing teams this season. Delhi recently suffered a heartbreaking loss despite posting a massive total, exposing their bowling weaknesses. RCB, on the other hand, come into this match with strong momentum after a convincing win and look like a well-balanced side. 📊 Head-to-Head Record Matches Played: 34 DC Wins: 13 RCB Wins: 20 No Result: 1 👉 RCB clearly have the historical edge, though DC won the reverse fixture earlier this season. 🏟️ Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Batting-friendly surface with short boundaries High-scoring matches expected (200+ totals common) Dry pitch may assist spinners slightly Dew factor makes chasing easier Recent matches at this venue have seen huge scores, including DC pos...

🏏 Match Overview Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in a crucial mid-season clash. DC are looking to bounce back after inconsistent performances, while PBKS have shown stronger form and momentum so far. 📋 Match Details Match:  DC vs PBKS, Match 35, IPL 2026 Date & Time:  25 April 2026, 3:30 PM IST Venue:  Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi ⚔️ Head-to-Head Record Total Matches: 34–35 DC Wins: 17 PBKS Wins: 17 No Result: 0–1 👉 It’s an evenly balanced rivalry with no clear dominance. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Probable Playing XI Delhi Capitals (DC) KL Rahul Prithvi Shaw Tristan Stubbs Rilee Rossouw Axar Patel (C) Lalit Yadav Abishek Porel (WK) Kuldeep Yadav Khaleel Ahmed Anrich Nortje Mukesh Kumar Punjab Kings (PBKS) Shikhar Dhawan Jonny Bairstow (WK) Shreyas Iyer (C) Liam Livingstone Sam Curran Jitesh Sharma Shashank Singh Harpreet Brar Kagiso Rabada Arshdeep Singh Rahul Chahar (Based on recent trends &...

Match Overview The 34th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB have been one of the most consistent teams this season, sitting in the top half of the table with strong batting performances. GT, on the other hand, have struggled with consistency and are looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat in their previous game. Match Details Match:  RCB vs GT, 34th Match IPL 2026 Date:  24 April 2026 Time:  7:30 PM IST Venue:  M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Captains:  Rajat Patidar (RCB), Shubman Gill (GT) Head-to-Head Record Total Matches: 6 RCB Wins: 3 GT Wins: 3 The rivalry has been evenly balanced so far, making this clash even more exciting. Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium The Bengaluru pitch is known as a  batting paradise : Short boundaries & fast outfield Average 1st innings score: 170+ High-scoring games (often 190+)...

In a major boost for the Delhi Capitals camp, Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has been officially cleared to travel to India and is now targeting a return to action in early May during the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season. Starc, who had been unavailable due to personal and fitness-related concerns, is expected to join the squad soon and could be in contention for selection in DC’s upcoming fixtures. His return comes at a crucial stage of the tournament, with Delhi looking to strengthen their bowling attack for the business end of the league phase. The left-arm quick brings a wealth of experience and match-winning ability, especially in high-pressure T20 games. Known for his lethal yorkers and ability to swing the new ball, Starc’s inclusion could significantly improve DC’s chances of climbing the points table. Sources close to the franchise suggest that team management is cautiously optimistic about his fitness and match readiness. While an exact return date ha...

The 32nd match of the  Indian Premier League 2026  will feature an exciting clash between  Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)  and  Rajasthan Royals (RR) . Both teams have strong batting lineups and quality bowling attacks, making this encounter highly competitive. Lucknow will look to capitalize on their home conditions, while Rajasthan will aim to continue their aggressive style of play. Match Details Match:  LSG vs RR, Match 32 Tournament:  Indian Premier League 2026 Date:  22 April 2026 Time:  7:30 PM IST Venue:  Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Live Streaming:  JioHotstar / Star Sports Network Pitch Report – Ekana Cricket Stadium The pitch at  Ekana Cricket Stadium  generally favors bowlers, especially spinners. Pitch Characteristics Slow surface with low bounce Spinners play a major role Batters need time to settle Average first innings score:  155–170 Toss Prediction:  Teams may prefer to  ...

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has been  banned for one year from the Pakistan Super League (PSL)  after breaching his contract with the league. 📌 What Happened? Shanaka was signed by Lahore Qalandars for the 2026 PSL season. He  withdrew from the tournament on March 21  and  joined the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL shortly after . The Pakistan Cricket Board ruled that this was a  “unilateral withdrawal” and a breach of contract terms . ⚖️ Reason for the Ban The PCB stated that Shanaka’s exit was based on  grounds not recognized under the contract framework . As a result, he has been  barred from participating in the next PSL edition . 🔁 Bigger Picture This incident highlights the  growing conflict between T20 leagues  like the Indian Premier League and PSL, which now run in overlapping windows. Shanaka is not alone—players like Blessing Muzarabani have also faced bans for similar actions. 🗣️ Shanaka’s Response ...