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Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another jaw-dropping innings in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, this time equalling one of the most iconic playoff records in tournament history previously held by Suresh Raina. Playing for Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mullanpur, the teenage sensation raced to a breathtaking half-century in…

Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, with RR skipper Riyan Parag confirming a major fitness concern at the toss. Parag revealed that he is not fully fit for the high-pressure knockout clash but insisted Rajasthan have…

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s captain Pat Cummins, and Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (AP Photo) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the IPL 2026 Eliminator with a stronger and more balanced squad than Rajasthan Royals, insisting Hyderabad possess far more match-winners across both batting and bowling departments. The high-pressure knockout clash will take…

Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad (Agency Image) Former Australia cricketer and current Lucknow Super Giants global director of cricket Tom Moody believes Gujarat Titans were badly exposed on a flat batting surface during their crushing defeat to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1. RCB booked their place in a second straight…

Drew McIntyre grabbed attention ahead of the IPL 2026 Eliminator after posting a gym video wearing a Rajasthan Royals jersey with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s name on it.“Chosen One,” wrote McIntyre in the caption of his social media post, which quickly went viral ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ knockout clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday. The Eliminator will…

TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: On the eve of IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar said that one perception he wanted to change about himself was that he prefers playing spinners; instead, he believes his game suits fast bowlers more.“I have dominated the fast bowlers more this…

How new-ball bowlers can become the real trump card in the contest of power-hitters NEW DELHI: It will be a battle of fearless batting and ruthless hitting when Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. Despite the tournament being…

R Ashwin’s big endorsement for RCB skipper Rajat Patidar (Image: X) Rajat Patidar produced one of the finest knocks of his IPL career in Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. The RCB skipper smashed a sensational unbeaten 93 off just 33 balls, powering his side to 254/5 — the highest total in IPL playoff history. Former…

Virat Kohli during RCB vs GT match (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed into the IPL 2026 final with a massive 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala. But apart from the big victory, it was Virat Kohli’s funny on-field moment that grabbed fans’ attention online.During the match, Kohli was seen…

Virat Kohli pulls off Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘SIUUU’ after GT collapse (Image: X/Screengrab) Virat Kohli, known for his passionate on-field celebrations and animated gestures, was once again in the spotlight during RCB’s Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans after pulling off Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “SIUUU” celebration.A self-confessed admirer of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, Kohli has often…