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Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…
Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is enduring a tough run in IPL 2026. In eight matches, the star pacer has managed just two wickets – numbers that hardly reflect his reputation as one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. However, Mumbai Indians’ batting coach Kieron Pollard has backed Bumrah, saying…
AHMEDABAD: Six days after Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 206 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Gujarat Titans face the defending champions again, this time at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday, still looking for answers to familiar problems.GT have four wins and four losses from eight games but their mid-table position does not fully hide…
Salil Arora hit a 10-ball 30* to help SRH overhaul MI’s record total (Screengrab/IPL) When over 500 runs are scored in a game with one century, three fifties and as many as 32 sixes, it is difficult for a 10-ball 30 to stand out. But that is exactly what the young Salil Arora managed to…
Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Despite posting a massive 243/5, five-time champions Mumbai Indians still ended up on the losing side as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with eight balls to spare. MI’s bowlers, including ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, endured an off day. Known for turning games with…
Shubham Dubey (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW CHANDIGARH: Shubham Dubey has spent most of his cricketing life waiting. Waiting for recognition, for opportunity, for a moment that would demand everything he has quietly built over the years. On Tuesday night, as Rajasthan Royals were drifting towards defeat against an unbeaten Punjab Kings side here, that moment…
MUMBAI: Former India pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is delighted that bowlers have begun to claw their way back in IPL-2026. “I’m very happy to see bowlers coming back in the IPL,” Zaheer said on the sidelines of a promotional event on Wednesday. “You’ve seen low scores, 155 being defended, teams bowled out for 70-odd. It…
Shardul Thakur was subbed in in the 7th over, yet went unused (Screengrab/Willow TV) Mumbai Indians’ puzzling use of Shardul Thakur as an Impact Sub has triggered a wave of fan criticism after the all-rounder, who was introduced in the seventh over of the MI vs SRH fixture in IPL 2026, ended up not bowling…
Vinod Kambli (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli, despite struggling to walk and dealing with multiple health issues, was spotted outside the Wankhede Stadium following the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. Kambli was seen walking with the support of two men and was photographed by…
Eshan Malinga (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Eshan Malinga continued his impressive run in IPL 2026, rising to the top of the Purple Cap standings after a disciplined outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The young pacer returned figures of 1 for 29 in his four overs, maintaining an…
