Eshan Malinga is rapidly turning into one of IPL’s best kept secrets and Sunrisers Hyderabad seems to have clear understanding of just how deadly Malinga can get. The Sri Lankan pacer is slowly gaining acclaim as one of the most effective reverse-swing bowlers in international cricket whilst bigger names usually take the limelight. He has mastered the art of controlling the old ball, hitting in the middle and...
Arshdeep Singh Arshdeep Singh comeback came at just the right time when Punjab Kings needed rhythm, control and confidence in their left arm pacer and he delivered it at just the right moment with a match winning spell against Mumbai Indians. Arshdeep, who had the IPL 2026 off to a poor beginning, turned to his winning formula and gave a performance that showed everybody why he has been...
Rasikh Salam makes an appearance on the stage as a fully grown mature and tactical-influential young pacer capable of bringing wins to the team. What was initially perceived as a high-risk investment is becoming a strategic success story and that within the unlikely time frame “Project Rasikh” is starting to bring just what the franchise hoped to receive does, although not at the very moment but right at...
CSK opening combination has become a big discussion topic in IPL 2026, with Ayush Mhatre blowing himself up, potentially compelling a change of mindset in the top of the order. With the clear cut victory of Chennai Super Kings over Kolkata Knight Riders the controversy has grown red: will CSK continue with the traditional routes of Samsons-Gaikwads or should we use a more aggressive Samsons-Mhatre-duo starting point? As...
The Mayank Yadav comeback has become the latest buzz before the game against Lucknow Super Giants against Royal challengers Bengaluru and we might be about to witness one of the most thrilling returns of IPL 2026. Months of injury and cautious workload management have finally allowed the young fast bowler to be match ready, according to team management. His uncivil approach and his past influence still in memory...
Mukul Choudhary Six Hitting has now turned out to be one of the most discussed stories of the day in IPL 2026 and with a stunning knock at Eden Gardens, we are seeing the born of a fearless finisher which is made by unstopping practice and inspired by the MS Dhoni. Choudhary created a wonder by hitting an incredible 54 with only 27 balls in their high-pressure chase...
KL Rahul mindset had once again become the focus of debate following a brilliant but bittersweet 92 off 52 ball performance against Gujarat Titans and we had seen something that best epitomized his genius and yet was a perfect encapsulation of his all time predicament. In a high pressure run of 211, Rahul would demonstrate patience, control and then explosive intent, though despite his heroics, Delhi Capitals had...
RCB vs CSK has provided one of the most crushing evenings in IPL 2026 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru annihilating Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. We started watching a game that started slowly but evolved in an outright barrel throwing of a T20 game which was spearheaded by Tim David and Rajat Patidar. Their third-largest IPL total to date 250/3 against CSK, marked by...
Rishabh Pant fifty proved to be the defining moment in Lucknow Super Giants’ thrilling five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, but the foundation of this victory was laid much earlier by Mohammed Shami’s clinical spell. In a match that swung dramatically between bat and ball, LSG combined discipline with composure to chase down 157 in Hyderabad opening their account in the tournament with a statement performance....
The classic performance of the epoch was Tushar Deshpande yorker when Rajasthan Royals had to win over Gujarat Titans with a touch and tee finish in Ahmedabad. As Gujarat had 11 runs required off the last over and the number of wickets remaining was three, it seemed to be in easy reach. However, other notions were in Deshpande. He played under unbelievable pressure and delivered almost an ideal...