IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen predicts top 4 teams after first round matches

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that can make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played a minimum of one match.

IPL 2026: 'We have learned from our mistakes,' says Klaasen on SRH's approach

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batter Heinrich Klaasen said that the team has learned from their past mistakes of throwing away the wickets by swinging the bat from the onset after they registered a dominant 65-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their second match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2026: DC eyes victory on home turf against formidable MI in high-stakes clash (Preview)

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) When Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will be more than just another league game in IPL 2026. The first game of the tournament's opening double-header is a high-stakes contest between a side seeking winning consistency at home and a five-time champion side who have historically thrived in New Delhi.

I want to prove that winning IPL trophy last season was not a one-off, says RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:03 PM

Bengaluru, April 3 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma said last season’s title has only strengthened the team’s hunger to build something lasting at the franchise. Jitesh continues to be an integral part of the RCB. Not just with the bat has he been impressive in the last season, but his heroics with the gloves have been equally brilliant.