Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 97 off 29 balls
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 97 off 29 balls in IPL 2026 Eliminator, Praful Hinge takes his wicket
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hits 97 off 29 balls in IPL 2026 Eliminator, Praful Hinge takes his wicket
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 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.
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.
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.
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill deserves a T20I spot despite fierce competition from young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya, and established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma.
Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill deserves a T20I spot despite intense competition from young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya, and established players like Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. Ashwin highlighted India's deep talent pool, noting that players like KL Rahul are sometimes overlooked.
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.
Chennai Super Kings face a must-win situation against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL match. CSK aims to counter SRH's explosive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, by exploiting Chepauk's conditions and their left-arm bowling options.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, set a new IPL record with 43 sixes in a single season, surpassing Abhishek Sharma's 42. He achieved this during a match against Delhi Capitals.
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.
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.
Rishabh Pant gifted Yuvraj Singh a golf club and heartfelt note to thank him for mentoring him ahead of IPL 2026 after a difficult phase in his career. Sharing the gesture online, Yuvraj jokingly teased Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and other mentees, saying, “Sharam karo... Rishabh Pant se kuch seekho.” Meanwhile, Pant continues to struggle for form in IPL 2026.
DC opener KL Rahul has regained the IPL 2026 Orange Cap after scoring 12 runs against CSK. He now leads with 445 runs, narrowly ahead of Abhishek Sharma. Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 propelled him to fifth place. The top five batsmen are separated by just 43 runs, promising an exciting race.
Nicholas Pooran smashed a 16-ball fifty against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, overtaking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with five IPL fifties in under 20 balls — second only to Abhishek Sharma’s six. Batting at No. 3 for Lucknow Super Giants, Pooran blasted 63 off 21 balls, underlining his growing dominance as one of IPL 2026’s most destructive batters.
KL Rahul scored 75 runs from 40 balls to guide Delhi Capitals to victory against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, jumping to the top of the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings with 433 runs. The knock included one hundred and three fifties this season, with an average of 54.12 and strike rate of 185.83. Abhishek Sharma slipped to second with 425 runs, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains fourth with 404 runs.
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.
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.
Abhishek Sharma reclaimed the Orange Cap for the IPL's leading run-scorer, scoring 45 in a 244-run chase against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. The Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman now leads with 425 runs in 9 matches, while teammate Heinrich Klaasen moved to second place with 414 runs after his explosive 65, earning Player of the Match as SRH secured their fifth consecutive win.
Ryan Rickelton's explosive 123 off 62 balls powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5 in their IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head then combined for a 129-run opening partnership, the sixth century stand of their career, matching the record for most opening century partnerships in IPL history. Abhishek departed for 45 and Head for 76 as SRH pursued the massive target.