Delhi Metro has extended last train timings across operational lines for the DC vs Rajasthan Royals IPL match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, May 17. With the game starting at 7:30 PM and expected to finish after 11:00 PM, DMRC has pushed back terminal departures to prevent fans from being stranded. Examples include a 11:35 PM last train from Dwarka Sector-21 to Noida Electronic City and a final Samaypur Badli to Millennium City Centre Gurugram service at 12:20 AM.
Lucknow Super Giants beat Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in an IPL match in Lucknow. CSK, sent in to bat, posted 187 for five, driven by Kartik Sharma’s 71 off 42. Shivam Dube added a rapid 16-ball unbeaten 32 to keep the total defendable. But LSG’s chase was anchored by Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 90 off 38 and an opening stand worth 135, before Nicholas Pooran and Mukul Choudhary finished the job with 188 for three.
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Ishan Kishan received a Rs 1 crore cheque from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna, honouring his contribution to India’s 2026 ICC T20 World Cup-winning campaign. The 27-year-old, with roots in Nawada and early childhood in Patna, was greeted as the “son of Bihar” and also received a stole and memento. Officials including Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit attended. Later that same day, Kishan played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, which collapsed against Gujarat Titans and was bowled out for 86.
Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson should be on the shortlist for India’s next T20I captaincy within the next two to three years. Speaking after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup win, Shastri pointed to Samson’s Player of the Tournament award and his sustained impact in IPL seasons, including Rajasthan Royals’ leadership. He also suggested the team may look beyond Suryakumar Yadav by 2028, when the current skipper will be 37, praising Samson’s maturity and destructive batting.
Former India all-rounder Robin Singh has officially parted ways with Mumbai Indians, ending an association that began in 2010. In a post on X, he confirmed that while he stepped away from the franchise’s IPL support staff in 2022, his role in the overseas setup—including MI Emirates in the UAE’s ILT20—also ended this year. Singh credited the MI family and fans, after helping Mumbai win five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 trophies.
Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans with their IPL 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread after an inconsistent campaign under captain Ajinkya Rahane. KKR’s brief revival of four straight wins ended in a loss to RCB, exposing selection and batting-order issues. KKR can reach 15 points by winning their last three matches, but qualification is far from guaranteed. Varun Chakravarthy’s hinted return is pivotal, while GT chase a top-two finish on a five-match streak driven by their bowling and Sai Sudharsan’s prolific form.
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Mumbai Indians, already out of the IPL playoffs race, turned in a clinical chase to beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 75 off 33 balls as MI reached 205 for 4 in 19.5 overs, needing only one ball to finish a 201 target. Will Jacks added 25 not out. Earlier, Shardul Thakur’s 4 for 39 looked set to swing things for MI, but Punjab still managed 200 for 8.
Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as replacement for the injured Jamie Overton. The move brings Forrester to CSK for Rs 75 lakh, with the team betting on his batting and bowling as the tournament enters a critical phase. CSK are currently fifth and next take on Lucknow Super Giants.
Punjab Kings host Mumbai Indians at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala in a pivotal IPL 2026 match after losing four straight games. With only three matches left, PBKS must secure at least two wins to stay on track. However, a weather forecast is raising alarm bells, with rain possible and momentum at stake for both teams.
Disappointing IPL seasons have put three captains on the brink: Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rishabh Pant. With their teams missing playoff contention for two straight seasons, sources indicate potential leadership shake-ups when the current season ends. The question now is whether these franchises will replace captains or stick with their current leadership in the push for next season success.
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Chennai Super Kings take on Lucknow Super Giants in a pivotal IPL 2026 clash, with CSK still chasing a playoff spot. Lucknow has already been eliminated, turning the game into a battle of urgency versus pride. CSK’s resilience despite injuries sets the tone, while LSG’s struggles as a team have left little margin for error.
Virat Kohli’s vintage 105 not out powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. The victory lifted RCB back to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while dents to KKR’s playoff hopes were immediate. Kohli also crossed a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian to reach 14,000 T20 runs.
Virat Kohli delivered another statement innings in IPL 2026, staying unbeaten on 105 off 60 balls to steer RCB past KKR in Raipur. The win lifted RCB to the top of the points table, while Kohli’s impact prompted captain Rajat Patidar to offer extravagant praise, framing the century as proof he needs nothing left to prove.
Virat Kohli powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring his ninth IPL century. The chase hinged on his match-defining innings, moving RCB to the top of the IPL points table. The knock also reinforced Kohli’s record as the player with the most IPL centuries, underlining Bengaluru’s growing momentum.
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Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has acknowledged how difficult it is to bowl in India when IPL pitches favour batters. Rather than fixating on runs conceded, he urged players to focus on execution and process. Rabada’s comments reflect the shift needed for bowlers to succeed on flatter surfaces, where small errors are punished quickly.
Chennai Super Kings have named Macneil Hadley Noronha as the replacement for the injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the rest of the 2026 IPL season. Noronha, an all-rounder, arrives after finishing as the highest run-scorer in the 2024-25 Colonel C.K. Nayudu Trophy, giving CSK added batting depth as they chase a playoff spot.
After a stunning IPL surge, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has drawn major attention from AB de Villiers, who believes the batter should expand beyond T20 cricket. With 440 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 236.55, including two centuries, Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting against top pacers has sparked calls for a faster track into India’s national setup.
With IPL 2026 under way, cyber criminals are moving fast to exploit fan excitement. Reports say more than 600 fake ticket sites and around 400 malware-linked streaming options are luring viewers with counterfeit passes and “free” broadcasts. The schemes aim to steal sensitive data such as login credentials and even digital currencies, turning match-day hype into real-world risk.
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IPL 2026 is showing a sharp split: linear TV ratings are down 18.8% in the first half, while digital engagement continues to climb as younger viewers switch to mobile-first clips and connected TV. In biotech, Bengaluru and Delaware startup LiteFold is building an “AI co-scientist” aimed at compressing computational biology and legal workflow steps, skipping only the wet lab.
IPL 2026 is seeing a sharp drop on linear TV: ratings down 18.8% and average viewership down 26% in the first half, while digital engagement keeps climbing. Digital reach reportedly hits 515 million with massive watch time. Brand participation is also falling amid the fantasy gaming crackdown, while high-scoring, familiar pitches and tournament timing add to fatigue.
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