After CSK crushed DC at the Capitals home ground, captain Axar Patel admitted their playoff hopes have become extremely difficult with only five IPL 2026 matches left. Speaking on the qualification scenario, he stressed that DC can’t afford anything less than winning all five games to keep their path alive as the points race tightens quickly.
Sunil Gavaskar praised Sanju Samson after his match-winning, unselfish knock of 87 not out off 52 balls against Delhi Capitals. Samson’s selfless approach powered CSK to a dominant eight-wicket victory in IPL 2026, with his performance drawing major admiration from the cricket legend. The comment has sparked fresh debate about what it takes to play winning knocks.
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RCB thrashed Delhi Capitals by nine wickets after Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar dismantled Delhi early, leaving them reeling at 8 for 6. Delhi folded for 75, and Virat Kohli steered RCB to victory in just 6.3 overs. Axar Patel later suggested what might have prevented the collapse—highlighting a key missed moment.
Punjab Kings made history by chasing a record-breaking 265 against Delhi Capitals, turning a daunting target into a statement win. KL Rahul led the charge with a stunning 152 not out, while the team’s early powerplay set the tone for the chase. The win also keeps Punjab Kings rolling with an unbeaten run in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul is just 50 runs away from overtaking MS Dhoni’s IPL total, putting him on the brink of becoming the sixth-highest run-getter in league history. Rahul is set to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad in what could be a career-defining moment—if he reaches the mark during the clash in Hyderabad.
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