Subramaniam Badrinath reveals his best IPL 2026 lineup, excluding Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, opting for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a bowling-heavy strategy.
Young Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain achieved a dream moment by dismissing Virat Kohli during SRH's IPL 2026 victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Hussain, 21, has taken 15 wickets in 10 matches this season.
Virat Kohli and Travis Head had a tense exchange during an IPL match, escalating to Kohli ignoring Head during the post-match handshake. Despite the loss, RCB secured a top-two finish.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in IPL 2026. Despite the loss, RCB secured a top-two finish in the league table powered by explosive batting from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in IPL 2026. Despite the loss, RCB secured the top spot in the league table, powered by explosive batting from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen. RCB's chase focused on reaching 166 runs for a top-two finish, which they achieved.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar equaled an IPL record by conceding 50+ runs for the 9th time in an innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH posted 255/4, with Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen scoring quickfire fifties.
Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Ishan Kishan of Sunrisers Hyderabad have each scored over 500 runs in IPL 2026, joining Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler as the only trios to achieve this feat in a single season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets to secure a spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. Ishan Kishan's 70 and Heinrich Klaasen's 47 were key in the chase, while Pat Cummins took 3 wickets for SRH.
Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson and Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen had a heated verbal exchange after Klaasen's dismissal in their IPL 2026 match. SRH won by 5 wickets.
Punjab Kings suffered a costly fielding collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad, dropping three catches and missing a stumping. These errors allowed Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen to score heavily, setting up a formidable total. Ravichandran Ashwin attributed the sloppiness to tricky outfield conditions and unexpected bounce at the Hyderabad stadium, impacting the team's performance.
Shashank Singh's fielding struggles continued as Punjab Kings suffered a 33-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Singh dropped a crucial catch of Heinrich Klaasen, who went on to score 69, significantly impacting the match. This latest lapse adds to a growing concern for PBKS, with Singh having dropped five catches in his last three games.
Abhishek Sharma's explosive 35 off 13 balls, including four sixes, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a strong start against Punjab Kings. His quickfire cameo saw him reach a personal milestone of 300 T20 sixes in India. Despite fielding lapses, SRH posted a formidable 235/4, with significant contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a historic 33-run victory over Punjab Kings in Hyderabad, marking their ninth consecutive win against PBKS at the venue. Heinrich Klaasen's 69 and Ishan Kishan's 55 powered SRH to 235/4. Despite Cooper Connolly's maiden IPL century (107*), PBKS fell short, allowing SRH to top the IPL 2026 table.
Yuzvendra Chahal endured a frustrating night as Punjab Kings dropped multiple catches off his bowling during the loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH batters Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on the missed chances to help post 235 runs. Chahal now has six dropped catches off his bowling this IPL season, the most for any bowler in IPL 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad ascended to the IPL 2026 summit after a commanding victory over Punjab Kings. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan's explosive batting, aided by dropped catches, propelled SRH to 235/4. Despite Cooper Connolly's brilliant unbeaten century, PBKS faltered, managing 202/7. Captain Shreyas Iyer lamented costly fielding errors as the decisive factor in their third consecutive loss.
Heinrich Klaasen has seized the Orange Cap lead with a stellar 69, propelling Sunrisers Hyderabad to the top. His consistent performance, averaging over 54, is remarkable given his batting position. Abhishek Sharma follows closely, showcasing explosive batting at the top. KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, and Sanju Samson also feature prominently in the run-scoring charts, highlighting a competitive season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs to move to the top of the IPL table after posting 235/4. Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan starred with the bat, while Punjab’s poor fielding and dropped catches proved costly. Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten century was not enough as PBKS slumped to their third straight loss and ninth consecutive defeat in Hyderabad.
Punjab Kings’ poor fielding left Yuzvendra Chahal frustrated during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as dropped catches denied him crucial wickets. Shashank Singh dropped Heinrich Klaasen, while Lockie Ferguson spilled Ishan Kishan, both off Chahal’s bowling. PBKS have now dropped six catches off Chahal this season, the most for any bowler in IPL 2026, hurting Punjab badly on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch.
Sunrisers Hyderabad player Heinrich Klaasen sternly warned a fan attempting to photograph him and his family, threatening physical action if the fan persisted. The incident highlights a growing issue of fan intrusion faced by cricketers.
South African batter Heinrich Klaasen suggests T20 cricket should be treated as a distinct sport, allowing leagues to thrive and globalize the game. He believes cricketers are moving towards football-like careers, though purists resist a future where international cricket is diminished. Klaasen emphasizes T20's role in evolving the sport and coaching methodologies.
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli was spotted outside Wankhede Stadium following the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. Despite struggling to walk and dealing with multiple health issues, Kambli was photographed with the support of two men, with fans and media gathered to greet him. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a six-wicket win, with Travis Head scoring 76 off 30 balls and Heinrich Klaasen making an unbeaten 65.
Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli was seen outside Wankhede Stadium walking with support after the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Travis Head's 76 off 30 balls and Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 guided SRH to a six-wicket win, climbing to third place. Ryan Rickelton's 123 off 55 balls for MI went in vain.
Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the Orange Cap for the highest run-scorer in IPL 2026, scoring 45 in a 244-run chase against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. His teammate Heinrich Klaasen scored 65 and earned Player of the Match as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their fifth consecutive win by defeating Mumbai Indians by six wickets. Abhishek now leads with 425 runs in 9 matches, Klaasen is second with 414 runs, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi drops to third with 400 runs.
Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the IPL Orange Cap with 425 runs in 9 matches, scoring a quick 45 in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 244-run chase against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. His teammate Heinrich Klaasen rose to second place with 414 runs after his explosive 65, earning Player of the Match as SRH defeated MI by six wickets for their fifth consecutive win. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi briefly held the cap after scoring 43 off 16 balls for Rajasthan Royals but now sits third with 400 runs.
