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In a bottom-of-the-table thriller at the Ekana Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders edged out Lucknow Super Giants in a high-stakes Super Over finish on Sunday, April 26, 2026. After a massive batting collapse left KKR at 93/7, Rinku Singh played a lone hand with a breathtaking 83 off 51 balls*, including four consecutive sixes in the final over, to post 155. LSG seemed destined for defeat until Mohammed Shami struck a dramatic last-ball six to tie the game. However, the tie-breaker belonged to Sunil Narine, who conceded just one run while taking two wickets in the Super Over. Rinku Singh then iced the game with a first-ball boundary, handing LSG their fifth consecutive loss and keeping KKR’s slim playoff hopes alive.
Kolkata Knight Riders are back in the winning column after a dramatic four-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals. Led by a brilliant 53* from Rinku Singh and a career-best spell from Varun Chakaravarthy, the Knights overcame a shaky start to chase down 155 at Eden Gardens, finally ending their 22-day wait for a victory.
During a recent home game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Royal Bangalore Challengers (RCB) found themselves at the center of a social media firestorm.
In a strong and unambiguous statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns.Infantino’s remarks come at a time when uncertainty loomed over Iran’s participation due to ongoing conflicts involving the United States and its allies.
From 200 to 140 is a sharp dip. Ajinkya Rahane losing momentum was one of the reasons why Kolkata Knight Riders lost the game.
In a significant blow to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and millions of “Yellow Army” fans, legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni is set to miss the initial stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
India’s multi-format captain and Gujarat Titans leader, Shubman Gill, has voiced strong opposition to the IPL’s Impact Player rule, joining a growing list of high-profile critics including Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya. Gill argues that the rule, which allows mid-match substitutions, undermines the fundamental 11-player nature of cricket and reduces the tactical challenge of rebuilding an innings after early wickets. As the BCCI considers extending the rule through 2027, Gill insists that removing the “extra” player is essential to preserving the core skills of the sport.
A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures (David Blitzer) and a Blackstone fund has acquired Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the most valued franchises in the Indian Premier League, for $1.8 billion, setting surging valuation benchmarks for T20 cricket franchises in India’s most watched cricket tournament.
The cricketing ties between India and Pakistan have reached a new flashpoint after Sunrisers Leeds signed Abrar Ahmed for ₹2.34 crore. The move, led by Kavya Maran, has sparked nationwide anger due to the player’s past social media posts, leading to the suspension of the team’s official X account and calls to boycott the Sunrisers brand entirely.
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