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IPL 2026: Who Needs B'day Cake? Sooryavanshi Smashes IPL Fifty Instead

IPL 2026: Who Needs B'day Cake? Sooryavanshi Smashes IPL Fifty Instead

Rediff.com   37 minutes ago

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the Rajasthan Royals' young talent, celebrated his 15th birthday by smashing the second-fastest fifty in the team's IPL history, leading them to a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson fails on CSK debut

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson fails on CSK debut

Rediff.com   4 hours ago

Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson was dismissed cheaply by Rajasthan Royals' Nandre Burger in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday.

CSK Begin New Era Without Dhoni, Raina in IPL 2026 Opener

CSK Begin New Era Without Dhoni, Raina in IPL 2026 Opener

Rediff.com   5 hours ago

CSK begin IPL 2026 without Dhoni and Raina for the first time ever, marking a historic shift as the franchise enters a new era under Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Harbhajan criticises KKR for under-using Narine in loss to MI

Harbhajan criticises KKR for under-using Narine in loss to MI

Rediff.com   6 hours ago

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for his tactics during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, particularly his underutilisation of Sunil Narine against Rohit Sharma. Irfan Pathan praised Shardul Thakur's bowling performance.

IPL 2026: 'Get lost!' Harbhajan's angry reply goes viral

IPL 2026: 'Get lost!' Harbhajan's angry reply goes viral

Rediff.com   7 hours ago

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded strongly to casteist and abusive remarks directed at him and other commentators during the opening night of the Indian Premier League 2026.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma Takes Wankhede By Storm in MI's Historic Run Chase

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma Takes Wankhede By Storm in MI's Historic Run Chase

Rediff.com   8 hours ago

Rohit Sharma smashes fastest IPL fifty and leads Mumbai Indians to record 221 chase against KKR, ending 13-year opening match jinx at Wankhede.

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

IPL 2026: Dhurandar Star Sara Arjun Is A Mumbai Indians Fan

Rediff.com   11 hours ago

Sara Arjun, who sported a Mumbai Indians jersey, attended the match with her parents actor Raj Arjun and Kathak dancer Sanya Arjun.

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

IPL 2026: Aniket Verma Proves He's No One-Season Wonder

Rediff.com   11 hours ago

Aniket Verma's explosive innings in the IPL 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru proves his talent and potential as a rising star in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2026: Why Is Mukesh Ambani So Happy?

IPL 2026: Why Is Mukesh Ambani So Happy?

Rediff.com   13 hours ago

This was the first time that MI had won the opening match of an IPL season since 2012.

Shardul Thakur Embraces 'Lord' Tag After MI's Big Win Over KKR

Shardul Thakur Embraces 'Lord' Tag After MI's Big Win Over KKR

Rediff.com   23 hours ago

Shardul Thakur stars with a match-winning spell for Mumbai Indians, calling his Wankhede outing special as MI chase 221 to beat KKR in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Change in approach reflects Virat Kohli's ability to adapt, says Dale Steyn

IPL 2026: Change in approach reflects Virat Kohli's ability to adapt, says Dale Steyn

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Dale Steyn noted that Virat Kohli's confidence has grown, allowing him to play more aerial shots regularly.

IPL 2026: RCB dedicate win over SRH to 2025 stampede victims

IPL 2026: RCB dedicate win over SRH to 2025 stampede victims

Rediff.com   1 days ago

RCB start IPL 2026 with record-breaking chase against SRH as Rajat Patidar dedicates emotional win to fans lost in last year's tragedy.

IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH: Phil Salt's Stunning Catches Turn The Tide!

IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH: Phil Salt's Stunning Catches Turn The Tide!

Rediff.com   1 days ago

England's Phil Salt was the star of the show for RCB on the field, as he claimed a couple of stunning catches to turn the match on it's head.

IPL 2026: Kohli and Anushka's flying kiss moment

IPL 2026: Kohli and Anushka's flying kiss moment

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century powered RCB to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, but off the field, the real story was the love and cheer between Kohli and Anushka Sharma at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026: RCB's New Era Kicks Off with Ananya Birla's Support

IPL 2026: RCB's New Era Kicks Off with Ananya Birla's Support

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Ananya Birla shows her support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of their IPL 2026 opener, as the team enters a new era under new ownership.

IPL 2026: Did Salt Take a Clean Catch? Klaasen Storms Off

IPL 2026: Did Salt Take a Clean Catch? Klaasen Storms Off

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Heinrich Klaasen's dismissal in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad has sparked controversy, with questions raised about whether Phil Salt's catch was clean.

Why RCB Players Wore Black Armbands During IPL 2026 Opener

Why RCB Players Wore Black Armbands During IPL 2026 Opener

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will honour the memory of fans who tragically lost their lives during celebrations outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium last year. In their IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, the players will wear black armbands as a mark of respect.

Who Took Most Wickets In An IPL Season?

Who Took Most Wickets In An IPL Season?

Rediff.com   2 days ago

Recent seasons show balanced performances with Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Prasidh Krishna leading the wicket charts.

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Break Sachin's Record?

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is now eligible to play for India in senior international cricket, sparking comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and raising questions about fast-tracking his career.

IPL 2026: Dhoni Must Play or Retire, Says Ashwin

IPL 2026: Dhoni Must Play or Retire, Says Ashwin

Rediff.com   3 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin shares his views on MS Dhoni's role in Chennai Super Kings, suggesting he should either play fully or retire, rather than be an Impact Substitute.