Kuldeep Yadav is prioritizing Test cricket for the upcoming Afghanistan series, using his IPL break for red-ball preparation. He aims to deliver breakthroughs and acknowledges the shift from T20s, emphasizing patience and consistency.
Delhi Capitals (DC) concluded their IPL 2026 campaign with a win but missed the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season. Poor home form, dropped catches, and a lack of wickets contributed to their sixth-place finish.
Delhi Capitals concluded their IPL 2026 season with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul scored 60 and Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets to seal the victory in a dead-rubber match.
Delhi Capitals secured a 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match. DC defended a target of 204, with disciplined bowling and crucial breakthroughs limiting KKR to 163.
Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of IPL 2026. Sisodia's inclusion bolsters KKR's batting and wicketkeeping options as they face Delhi Capitals in a crucial final league fixture.
Captains Axar Patel (Delhi Capitals) and Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders) reflect on their teams' IPL seasons, acknowledging disappointment but highlighting positives. Lungi Ngidi discusses team performance and personal confidence.
With Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL 2026 playoff race is down to four teams. RCB leads the table, followed by GT and SRH. Rajasthan Royals are favorites for the final spot, with Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also in contention.
Punjab Kings face elimination from IPL 2026 playoffs unless they win their final match and rely on other results. Their qualification depends on beating LSG and favorable outcomes in RR vs MI and KKR vs DC games.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are leading the race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot. With Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad already qualified, RR, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are vying for the last berth.
Rajasthan Royals are leading the race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot, needing just one win against MI. Other contenders like Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also have scenarios to qualify.
With three IPL 2026 playoff spots secured, the battle for the final place intensifies. Rajasthan Royals are in pole position, needing just one win, while Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders face tougher scenarios.
With three IPL 2026 playoff spots secured, five teams—RR, PBKS, CSK, DC, and KKR—vie for the final berth. RR leads the race, needing one win, while PBKS, CSK, DC, and KKR require specific outcomes from other matches and strong performances to qualify.
SRH defeated CSK by 5 wickets, securing their spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs alongside RCB and GT. LSG and MI are eliminated. The remaining teams vie for playoff berths with complex probability scenarios.
22-year-old Madhav Tiwari has made a remarkable IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, delivering match-winning performances with both bat and ball. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Tiwari was initially a batter but was developed into a bowler by coach Amay Khurasiya, who recognized his potential in difficult situations.
22-year-old Madhav Tiwari has impressed in his first two IPL matches for Delhi Capitals, showcasing his all-round abilities with both bat and ball. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Tiwari has been described as a 'kharaab situation' player, thriving under pressure.
Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani expressed frustration over the team's poor home record in IPL 2026, attributing it to unpredictable pitch conditions at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Despite a win against Rajasthan Royals, DC's home struggles persist, with only two wins in seven matches.
Sunil Gavaskar criticized Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag's decision to give Donovan Ferreira the 18th over against Delhi Capitals, calling it a 'suicidal move' that cost them the match. Ferreira conceded 16 runs in his only over.
Delhi Capitals secured a crucial win, but coach Hemang Badani highlighted player availability, especially Mitchell Starc's, as a season-long issue impacting the team's IPL campaign and playoff chances.
Rajasthan Royals' batting coach Vikram Rathour acknowledged Mitchell Starc's crucial over derailed their innings, leading to a loss against Delhi Capitals. Despite a strong start from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, RR fell short of their target.
Rajasthan Royals' batting coach Vikram Rathour admitted Mitchell Starc's decisive over shifted momentum to Delhi Capitals, causing RR to fall short after a collapse from 162/2 to 193/8. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressed with 46 off 21 balls.
Delhi Capitals' playoff hopes are slim after a win, requiring them to win their final match and rely on multiple upsets from other teams, while also overcoming a significant net run rate deficit.
Delhi Capitals' playoff hopes are slim, requiring them to win their final match and rely on multiple upsets from other teams, while also overcoming a significant net run rate deficit.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag expressed disappointment after their five-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals, admitting the team squandered a winning position. Despite a strong start, RR collapsed to 193/8, a total DC chased down.
Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals, breaking their home losing streak. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a new IPL record for sixes by an Indian batter, but DC's bowlers, led by Madhav Tiwari and Mitchell Starc, restricted RR. Despite a strong start, DC's chase also faltered before a late surge secured the win.
