South Africa chased down 159 to beat India by six wickets in the Women's T20 World Cup. Marizanne Kapp's 81 off 45 balls powered a record-breaking pursuit, keeping SA's semifinal hopes alive.
Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill's 104 off 53 balls, achieved the highest successful chase in IPL Qualifier/Playoff history (215 runs) against Rajasthan Royals, advancing to the 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The French Open 2026 begins with anticipation for Novak Djokovic's comeback and young star Mirra Andreeva's performance. Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup is set to witness a pursuit of historical records by stars like Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappé.
Joe Root expressed admiration for Sachin Tendulkar's record, stating that being in the conversation is enough. Root is second in Test runs and aims for continuous improvement rather than just statistics.
Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing a massive 211 in Dharamsala. Counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and Axar Patel were pivotal in the highest successful run chase at the venue. This crucial win keeps DC's IPL 2026 playoff aspirations alive, while PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing a massive 211 in Dharamsala. Counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and Axar Patel were pivotal in the highest successful run chase at the venue. This crucial win keeps DC's IPL 2026 playoff aspirations alive, while PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive loss.
KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka's explosive opening stand powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a formidable 226, Delhi's top order laid a solid foundation, with Rahul and Nissanka scoring fifties. Despite Riyan Parag's brilliant 90, Rajasthan's total proved insufficient as Delhi completed a memorable chase.
Travis Head lauded opening partner Abhishek Sharma as one of the best spin-hitters he's ever seen after Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved a record chase against Mumbai Indians. The 'Travishek' duo's fearless approach laid the foundation for SRH's remarkable six-wicket victory, with Head highlighting their seamless understanding and Sharma's immense pressure on opposition bowlers.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batsman, became the fastest player in IPL history to reach 400 runs in a single season, achieving the milestone in just 167 balls during the match against Punjab Kings. He scored a 16-ball 43 to help Rajasthan chase 223, breaking Andre Russell's previous record of 188 balls set in 2019.
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a historic feat, becoming the fastest to 400 runs in an IPL season, needing just 167 balls. His explosive 43 off 16 deliveries set the stage for Rajasthan Royals' record chase of 223 against Punjab Kings. This remarkable performance cements his status as a rising star.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant nine-wicket win against Delhi Capitals. They chased down a target of 76 in just 6.3 overs. This victory marks the second-highest margin in IPL history by balls remaining. Pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood set up the demolition. Virat Kohli remained unbeaten to seal the clinical chase.
Punjab Kings completed a historic 265-run chase against Delhi Capitals in the IPL, with captain Shreyas Iyer scoring an unbeaten 71. Head coach Ricky Ponting praised his captain's leadership, revealing he had strongly advocated for Iyer's acquisition at the auction to help rebuild the franchise.
A young female fan forcibly grabbed Sunrisers Hyderabad star Abhishek Sharma's hand at a hotel in New Delhi, crossing personal boundaries and leaving the cricketer uncomfortable. Security personnel intervened and escorted him away. The incident has sparked online debate about fan behaviour and player personal space. Meanwhile, SRH achieved a stunning five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, chasing 229 runs in 18.3 overs with Ishan Kishan (74 off 31) and Abhishek Sharma (57 off 29) sharing a 132-run partnership.
Punjab Kings achieved the highest successful chase in IPL history, defeating Delhi Capitals after DC posted 264/2 with KL Rahul's unbeaten 152. Post-match, co-owner Preity Zinta gave young batter Priyansh Arya a playful punch on the stomach, with his surprised reaction going viral. Captain Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 71 to guide Punjab to victory with seven balls remaining.
Karun Nair's dropped catches proved costly as Punjab Kings achieved the IPL's highest successful chase, overcoming Delhi Capitals' 265. Shreyas Iyer, granted two lifelines by Nair, capitalized with a match-winning 71. Earlier, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya's explosive opening stand set the stage for the record-breaking victory.
Karun Nair's dropped catches proved costly as Punjab Kings achieved the IPL's highest successful chase, overcoming Delhi Capitals' 265. Shreyas Iyer, granted two lifelines by Nair, capitalized with a match-winning 71. Earlier, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya's explosive opening stand set the stage for the record-breaking victory.
Punjab Kings pulled off a stunning chase in IPL 2026, reaching 100 runs in just 5.2 overs — the second-fastest team hundred in IPL history — while chasing Delhi Capitals' massive 264. Openers Prabhsimran Singh (76 off 26) and Priyansh Arya (43 off 17) exploded in the powerplay, scoring 116 runs without loss, the second-highest powerplay total ever in the IPL. Earlier, KL Rahul's unbeaten 152 and Nitish Rana's 91 had powered DC to 264/2.
