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Punjab Kings’ strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain…

SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: The scores of over 220 seem inevitable in this IPL. Much of it has to do with the kinds of surfaces that are being produced. While the fans and experts are consumed by the madding frequency of these gigantic scores, there are concerns…

Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh drops a catch against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh has once again found himself under heavy scrutiny after another costly fielding lapse during PBKS’ 33-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 on Wednesday.What began as an isolated mistake earlier in the season is now…

Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his maiden IPL century. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings youngster Cooper Connolly etched his name into IPL history on Wednesday with a sensational unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, becoming the youngest overseas batter ever to score a hundred in the tournament.The 22-year-old Australian produced a breathtaking lone-hand effort…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) Former England captain Alastair Cook has responded to criticism from ex-teammate Kevin Pietersen over his remarks on Jacob Bethell, after suggesting the youngster should consider leaving the Indian Premier League 2026 midway to play County cricket due to limited opportunities.The debate began when Pietersen strongly…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI photo) Teenage sensation added humour to the conversation, joking, “He could be burnt out by 21,” to which Vaughan replied, “He will have enough cash by 21, he might retire.” Cook had the final word with another quip, saying, “He can’t be burnt out, he plays 30 balls.” At just 15, Sooryavanshi’s…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad’s commanding 41-run win over Punjab Kings has shaken up the IPL 2026 points table, pushing them to the top in a tightly contested season. Riding on strong performances from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan, SRH posted a daunting 235/4 before restricting PBKS to 202/7. The result not only handed…

Punjab Kings’ Skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant performance to beat Punjab Kings and move to the top of the IPL 2026 table, as Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on sloppy fielding to power their side to a strong total before the bowlers sealed control in the chase. Heinrich Klaasen…

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen (ANI Photo) Heinrich Klaasen has surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings after his fluent 69 off 43 balls against Punjab Kings, a knock that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a crucial win and climb to the top of the table. Klaasen’s innings, which included three fours and four sixes,…

Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Sanjay Manjrekar believes Sanju Samson should take inspiration from Virat Kohli when it comes to fitness, suggesting that Samson is not yet at the same physical level as the former India captain.Samson has been one of the standout performers for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. After struggling in his…