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Delhi Capitals crushed LSG by 6 wickets on April 1, 2026. Despite Mohammed Shami taking a record-breaking first-ball wicket of KL Rahul and DC reeling at 26/4, a spectacular 70 from Sameer Rizvi* and a calm 39 from Tristan Stubbs* guided Delhi home. We analyze Lungi Ngidi’s 3/27, Rishabh Pant’s unlucky run-out, and how DC’s unbeaten 119-run stand silenced the Lucknow crowd.

In a historic IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati, Rajasthan Royals crushed CSK by 8 wickets, bowling out the “Yellow Army” for just 127. The night belonged to 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed a 15-ball 50, and Ravindra Jadeja, who took two wickets on his “Royal” return. We break down Nandre Burger’s Player of the Match performance, Sanju Samson’s disappointing CSK debut, and how RR’s clinical chase in 12.1 overs has sent them to the top of the table.

In a record-breaking IPL 2026 opener, RCB thrashed SRH by 6 wickets, chasing down 201/9 in a stunning 15.4 overs. New Zealand debutant Jacob Duffy (3/22) dismantled the SRH top order, while Virat Kohli (69)* and Devdutt Padikkal (61) ensured the fastest 200+ chase in tournament history. We analyze Rajat Patidar’s captaincy debut, Ishan Kishan’s brave 80-run knock, and why this clinical performance has already made the defending champions the team to beat this season.

The wait for India’s biggest cricket festival is over as IPL 2026 officially kicks off on March 28 with a high-octane clash between the defending champions RCB and SRH. This season marks a historic expansion to 84 matches, featuring a high-tech opening ceremony in Bengaluru, major captaincy shifts, and the blockbuster Jadeja-Samson trade that has reshaped the league’s power dynamics.

In this comprehensive guide, we break down the Phase 1 schedule, explore the new “Strategic Substitute” rules, and give you the inside track on the massive drone shows and global icons set to ignite the 19th edition of the IPL. Don’t miss the ultimate preview of the most ambitious season in T20 history.

India achieved a historic feat at the Narendra Modi Stadium, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Powered by Sanju Samson’s 89 off 46 balls and rapid fifties from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, India posted a record-breaking 255/5. Jasprit Bumrah’s 4/15 and Axar Patel’s 3/27 then dismantled the Kiwis for 159. Samson was named Player of the Tournament, while Bumrah earned Player of the Final honors.

India stormed into the 2026 T20 World Cup Final after a record-breaking 7-run victory over England at Wankhede. Sanju Samson’s explosive 89 and a collective batting blitz powered India to a massive 253/7. Despite Jacob Bethell’s valiant 105, Jasprit Bumrah’s clinical death bowling and Axar Patel’s sensational boundary-line catch proved decisive. This thrilling win sets up a high-stakes final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad as India chases their third world title.

In a thrilling, nerve-wracking Super 8 clash where only the winner will advance to the semis, India edged out the West Indies by five wickets to register their name in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals. West Indies set a stiff target of 196 in a crowd-packed Eden Gardens, India managed to score the winning runs with four balls remaining largely due to Sanju Samson’s unprecedented performance.

In a display of pure batting brutality, the reigning champions India, brought new life to their T20 World Cup 2026 journey with a 72-run victory over Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After a crushing loss to South Africa in the Super 8s, the Men in Blue didn’t take long to bounce back as they scored their highest ever total in a T20 World Cup match keeping the semi-final hopes alive.

In a heartbreaking development for Indian Cricket, Star Batter Rinku Singh is mourning the loss of his father Shri Khanchand Singh, who passed away early Friday morning February 27, 2026. Khanchand Singh had been severely ill with Stage 4 Liver Cancer for a long time.

In a thrilling match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India kept their 2026 T20 World Cup perfect record intact by winning against Netherlands by 17 runs on 18 February 2026. The top order was briefly threatened after an early wicket of Abhishek Sharma, but a rapidly scoring half-century from Shivam Dube and a spin bowling excellence by Varun Chakravarthy ensured India topped the group stage with unbeaten four wins in four matches.