At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar defied age with a 4/23 spell against Mumbai Indians, equaling Harshal Patel's record of six three-wicket hauls in a single IPL season. He also smashed a clutch six to seal RCB's nerve-wracking win.
At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is proving that wisdom and technical precision can triumph over raw speed. Through a masterful four-wicket haul and a crucial last-over cameo, the veteran pacer has cemented his role as the backbone of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's surge in the IPL 2026 season.
Australia is entering a strategic phase of squad development, utilizing upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh to test depth and blood new talent. With Mitchell Marsh at the helm and several senior stars resting, the National Selection Panel has named a blend of seasoned campaigners and promising debutants for the subcontinent challenge.
In a heart-stopping encounter at Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a narrow two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, effectively ending MI's playoff aspirations and catapulting themselves to the top of the IPL 2026 leaderboard.
At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar proves age is just a number, storming to the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings with a 4/23 demolition of Mumbai Indians. His 21 wickets set the pace in a tightly contested race.
In a display of remarkable temperament and grit, debutant Azan Awais announced himself on the international stage with a defiant century in Mirpur. Despite facing a barrage of short-pitched bowling and taking multiple blows to the helmet, the youngster's resilience anchored the Pakistan innings, even as Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz fought back with a clinical five-wicket haul to keep the match on a knife-edge.
Chennai Super Kings powered to their third straight win, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets, thanks to a remarkable innings by Urvil Patel
In a thrilling Rothesay County Championship encounter, Middlesex secured a memorable six-wicket victory over Lancashire at Old Trafford, marking their first win at the historic venue since 1996. This significant triumph was orchestrated by exceptional bowling performances from Naavya Sharma and Ryan Higgins, coupled with a composed and match-winning innings from Ben Geddes.
In a crucial encounter at their second home in Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has won the toss and elected to field against a struggling Mumbai Indians side. With playoff hopes dangling by a thread for Mumbai and the top spot in sight for Bengaluru, all eyes are on the pitch conditions and the notable absence of Hardik Pandya.
In a display of pure power-hitting, Urvil Patel has equaled the record for the fastest fifty in Indian Premier League history, reaching the milestone in just 13 balls for Chennai Super Kings against the Lucknow Super Giants.
