India suffered a record 125-run defeat against England in the third T20I, with captain Shreyas Iyer describing the performance as 'atrocious'. England posted 201/7, and India were bowled out for 76, their second-lowest T20I total.
Bangladesh batters Parvez Hossain Emon and Saif Hassan displayed aggressive intent, scoring 72/1 after 6 overs and maintaining a strong run rate. Despite losing a wicket, they are well ahead of Australia's score at the same stage, needing 81 runs off 54 balls with eight wickets in hand.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup in Leeds. Bangladesh struggled with the bat, scoring only 77/8, while Australia comfortably chased the target in under 11 overs, boosting their net run rate.
India's opening pair, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, have dominated the Powerplay, reaching 80/1 after 10 overs. Despite losing Jaiswal early, Sharma and Gill have built a strong partnership, hitting multiple boundaries against Afghanistan's bowlers.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs as India restricted Pakistan to 107/8.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs.
Women's T20 cricket has seen a dramatic increase in scoring rates, with 150 runs now considered a competitive benchmark, up from 120-130 previously. This surge is attributed to the natural progression of the game, influenced heavily by the rise of franchise leagues like the WBBL, WPL, and others, which have changed batting habits and encouraged aggressive play.
Mumbai Indians, despite having a strong squad, finished 9th in IPL 2026 with only 4 wins, their longest title drought. Key factors included injuries, Jasprit Bumrah's form dip, poor powerplay and death bowling, Suryakumar Yadav's decline, Hardik Pandya's ineffective captaincy, and a failed auction strategy.
Mumbai Indians adopted an unusual strategy against Rajasthan Royals, using three overs of spin within the Powerplay, a tactic seen only once before in their IPL history. This season has been inconsistent for MI, with 4 wins and 9 losses.
Arjun Tendulkar made his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants against Punjab Kings, bowling his first over after the Powerplay and impressing with his spell. He also remained unbeaten on 5 runs with the bat.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became second on the all-time IPL powerplay runs list with 426 runs in the 2026 season. He scored 25 runs in the powerplay against LSG, surpassing Travis Head. Mitchell Marsh scored 96 for LSG, who posted 220/5.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's slow batting in IPL 2026 is under scrutiny. Despite Stephen Fleming's backing as captain, Gaikwad's lack of intent and scoring pace is hurting CSK's playoff hopes, drawing criticism from fans and experts.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's strike rate in IPL 2026, particularly in the powerplay, has drawn criticism. Despite his team's need for acceleration, Gaikwad has maintained a slow scoring rate, leading to questions about his approach.
Punjab Kings suffered their sixth consecutive loss in IPL 2026, falling to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their playoff hopes are now slim, while RCB secured a playoff spot. Co-owner Preity Zinta was seen in a serious discussion with skipper Shreyas Iyer.
Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer maintained a positive outlook despite a 23-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which further dimmed their playoff hopes. Iyer cited early bowling struggles and a lack of batting foundation as key factors in the defeat, but emphasized his unchanged belief and strong attitude moving forward.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar equals Yuzvendra Chahal's record for most IPL wickets against KKR with 33, achieving the feat by dismissing Finn Allen in a rain-delayed match in Raipur.
Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj's effective powerplay bowling has been key to Gujarat Titans' (GT) success in IPL 2026, with the pair taking 21 wickets in 7 wins at an average of 14.85, highlighting the efficacy of 'test-match length' bowling in T20.
Kagiso Rabada's exceptional IPL 2026 bowling has reached historic heights, with his latest powerplay demolition of Sunrisers Hyderabad taking him to 16 wickets for the season. This feat places him alongside IPL legends for most powerplay wickets in a single edition. Rabada's fiery spell crippled SRH's chase, ensuring Gujarat Titans secured a crucial victory.
Young batting sensations Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are electrifying the IPL with their aggressive T20 style. Sooryavanshi, the youngest IPL centurion, and Arya, known for his rapid centuries, are leading a new generation of fearless batsmen, dominating powerplay overs and setting new benchmarks for strike rates and quick-fire fifties.
Young batting sensations Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are electrifying the IPL with their aggressive T20 style. Sooryavanshi, the youngest IPL centurion, and Arya, known for his rapid centuries, are leading a new generation of fearless batsmen, dominating powerplay overs and setting new benchmarks for strike rates and quick-fire fifties.
Asked to bat first, LSG got off to a flying start through Josh Inglis, who smashed 85 off 33 balls as the visitors raced to 91 runs in the powerplay. However, CSK bowlers fought back strongly after the field restrictions, with Jamie Overton returning figures of 3/36 to help restrict LSG to 203/8.
DC openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka managed only two sixes in the first six overs, both of them coming from Nissanka. Rahul did not hit a six during his innings as DC scored 55 runs in the powerplay.
KL Rahul is enjoying a stellar IPL 2026 season, leading Delhi Capitals in runs with 433 in 9 matches. He reflects on overcoming the 'Test specialist' tag to become an all-format player, emphasizing his pride in adapting to T20 demands, particularly maximising the Powerplay for his team.
