Sanjay Manjrekar: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have changed how PowerPlay is strategised in IPL

Sanjay Manjrekar: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi have changed how PowerPlay is strategised in IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a revolution in the batting approach of teams in the last few seasons. Teams have worked towards constantly unlocking higher gears of scoring to maximise the PowerPlay, looking to take advantage of just two fielders outside the 30-yard circle. That move has produced some outrageous totals within just…

‘We don’t control pitch’: Hemang Badani responds after DC’s 4th consecutive home loss | Cricket News

‘We don’t control pitch’: Hemang Badani responds after DC’s 4th consecutive home loss | Cricket News

DC head coach Hemang Badani (Image Credit: ANI) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani, faced tough questions regarding his team’s performance, and tactical decisions after their defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Tuesday.Delhi Capitals suffered a top-order collapse and failed to recover on a tricky Arun Jaitley Stadium surface,…

DC IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Delhi Capitals staring at elimination after another home defeat | Cricket News

DC IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Delhi Capitals staring at elimination after another home defeat | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are fading fast after a string of losses, exposing critical issues in their batting, tactical confusion, and pressure handling. With only four games left and a negative net run rate, they face a daunting task to reach the required points. Their upcoming fixtures against strong opponents further complicate their…

Sanju Samson scripts history against Delhi Capitals, becomes first IPL batter to… | Cricket News

Sanju Samson scripts history against Delhi Capitals, becomes first IPL batter to… | Cricket News

Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Chennai Super Kings are back on track in the IPL, with their reliable opener Sanju Samson regaining form at just the right time as the team builds momentum. So far this season, Samson has scored two centuries and amassed 402 runs in 10 innings. In his yesterday’s match against Delhi…

IPL 2026 Orange Cap: KL Rahul overtakes Abhishek Sharma to reclaim top spot; Sanju Samson jumps to fifth | Cricket News

IPL 2026 Orange Cap: KL Rahul overtakes Abhishek Sharma to reclaim top spot; Sanju Samson jumps to fifth | Cricket News

KL Rahul (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals opener KL Rahul will be disappointed with his and his team’s performance against Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, as they suffered an eight-wicket drubbing at home. Rahul contributed just 12 off 13 balls for the home side, but those runs were…

IPL 2026: No fortress, no momentum — Delhi Capitals’ season unravels at home | Cricket News

IPL 2026: No fortress, no momentum — Delhi Capitals’ season unravels at home | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals players (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Arun Jaitley Stadium was painted yellow on Tuesday evening. Everywhere the eye went, in every stand that celebrated the best that Delhi has ever produced, a trove of yellow jerseys was unmissable. They were there in groups and in small numbers, but their presence was hard to…

CSK IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Revived Chennai Super Kings back in control | Cricket News

CSK IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Revived Chennai Super Kings back in control | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings reignited their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a dominant win over Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 steered them to a comfortable chase after disciplined bowling. Now sixth, CSK need at least two wins from their remaining four games, including crucial ties against Lucknow Super Giants, to secure a top-four spot amidst…

Slow and unsteady: Has Jasprit Bumrah’s once-lethal variation lost its edge? | Cricket News

Slow and unsteady: Has Jasprit Bumrah’s once-lethal variation lost its edge? | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) There was a time when Jasprit Bumrah’s slower ball wasn’t just a variation, it was sorcery. A carefully disguised trick, delivered with identical arm speed, that forced even the best batters into indecision. He didn’t just use it. He used it like the latest smartphone and toyed with…

Arteta hails ‘amazing night’: ‘It’s an incredible feeling’

Arteta hails ‘amazing night’: ‘It’s an incredible feeling’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hailed ‘an amazing night’ as the Gunners beat Atletico Madrid to reach the Champions League final. Bukayo Saka’s first-half strike was enough to see off Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate and take Arsenal back to the final for the first time since 2006. Fans lined the streets before the game and…