IPL 2026: Bowlers star as PBKS continue unbeaten run with 54-run win over LSG

IANS | April 19, 2026 11:46 PM

New Chandigarh, April 19 (IANS) In-form Punjab Kings extended their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026 with a clinical 54-run demolition of Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Defending a season-high total of 254/7, Marco Jansen finished with 2-37, while Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak claimed one wicket apiece to ensure PBKS remained at the top of the points table.

‘Don't want to make a sweeping statement’: Varun downplays return to form, unbothered by ‘outside noise’

IANS | April 19, 2026 10:43 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, who returned to form with a decisive Player of the Match performance in Kolkata Knight Riders’ win over Rajasthan Royals, reflected on the challenging period leading up to the game. He stated that bowlers are bound to leak runs if the wicket isn’t in their favour and expressed that there was nothing to worry about his form or the ‘outside noise.’

2nd WT20I: Shafali promises India will ‘come back harder’ after defeat in Durban

IANS | April 19, 2026 10:04 PM

Durban, April 19 (IANS) India opener Shafali Verma expressed regret over a mistimed shot that ended her stay at the crease at 57, but insisted that the team remains united and vowed the visitors will ‘come back harder’ after suffering an eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in second T20I.

'I am playing for my country': Rashid Khan on rejecting India, Australia citizenship offers

IANS | April 19, 2026 9:50 PM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Rashid Khan has shared that he turned down offers of citizenship from both India and Australia. He chose to stay committed to representing Afghanistan.

IPL 2026: Arya, Connolly hit blazing fifties, power PBKS to 254/7 against LSG

IANS | April 19, 2026 9:40 PM

New Chandigarh, April 19 (IANS) Blazing half-centuries from opener Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls) and Australian southpaw Cooper Connolly (87 off 46 balls) powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a humongous 254/7 in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

2nd WT20I: Didn’t bat well in last ten overs, need to think for next three games, says Harmanpreet

IANS | April 19, 2026 9:19 PM

Durban, April 19 (IANS) After suffering an eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second T20I, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that the side didn’t bat well in the last ten overs of their innings and that a lot of thinking needs to happen for their approach in the last three matches.

2nd WT20I: Tryon, Sekhukhne, Wolvaardt and Luus help SA thrash India by eight wickets (Ld)

IANS | April 19, 2026 9:09 PM

Durban, April 19 (IANS) Chloe Tryon and Tumi Sekhukhune picked three wickets each while skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus struck commanding half-centuries each as a clinical South Africa Women thrashed a sloppy India by eight wickets and secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Kingsmead on Sunday.

2nd WT20I: Luus, Wolvaardt hit fifties each as South Africa thrash India by eight wickets

IANS | April 19, 2026 9:02 PM

Durban, April 19 (IANS) Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus struck commanding half-centuries each as a clinical South Africa Women thrashed a sloppy India by eight wickets and secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Kingsmead on Sunday.

IPL 2026: ‘Lot of positives, this will give us confidence,’ says Rahane after KKR’s first win of season

IANS | April 19, 2026 8:48 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed relief and satisfaction after his side finally opened their account in IPL 2026, crediting the collective effort while singling out Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy and Varun Chakravarthy for their impact in a tense win.

IPL 2026: ‘My mindset was to take the game deep,’ says Rinku after guiding KKR to first win

IANS | April 19, 2026 8:28 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Rinku Singh credited a calm and calculated approach for his match-winning knock, saying his focus was always on taking the game deep as the side finally registered their first win of the IPL 2026 season by defeating Rajasthan Royals by four wickets at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

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IPL 2026: Bowlers star as PBKS continue unbeaten run with 54-run win over LSG

‘Don't want to make a sweeping statement’: Varun downplays return to form, unbothered by ‘outside noise’

2nd WT20I: Shafali promises India will ‘come back harder’ after defeat in Durban

'I am playing for my country': Rashid Khan on rejecting India, Australia citizenship offers

IPL 2026: Arya, Connolly hit blazing fifties, power PBKS to 254/7 against LSG

2nd WT20I: Didn’t bat well in last ten overs, need to think for next three games, says Harmanpreet

2nd WT20I: Tryon, Sekhukhne, Wolvaardt and Luus help SA thrash India by eight wickets (Ld)

2nd WT20I: Luus, Wolvaardt hit fifties each as South Africa thrash India by eight wickets

IPL 2026: ‘Lot of positives, this will give us confidence,’ says Rahane after KKR’s first win of season

IPL 2026: ‘My mindset was to take the game deep,’ says Rinku after guiding KKR to first win

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