Mitchell Starc has been cleared to participate in the remaining matches of IPL 2026 with Delhi Capitals. The Australian speedster is expected to return in the upcoming game against Rajasthan Royals, giving DC a major boost in their pace attack. The news could significantly impact team combinations as the season moves toward its crucial stretch.
Lucknow Super Giants extended their slide in IPL 2026 with a fourth straight loss, going down to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs. Speaking after the match, RR all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja detailed his batting approach, insisting the chase conditions and bowling pressure made it far from straightforward, and that small adjustments made the difference when it mattered most.
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Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 26. The award was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu, making the young cricketer a centre of attention and spotlighting his rise from local promise to national recognition.
Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-stakes IPL fixture where every point matters. RR are seeking revenge for an earlier defeat and will lean on their batting depth to seize home advantage. SRH, meanwhile, look to their reliable top-order for the breakthrough as both sides battle for crucial standings.
Kolkata Knight Riders finally cracked their IPL 2026 campaign, beating Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a tight chase. RR managed 155 for nine, with key breakthroughs from Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine. In reply, Rinku Singh struck an unbeaten 53 and shared a decisive partnership with Anukul Roy, as KKR reached target with two balls to spare.
Jofra Archer has become Rajasthan Royals’ leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026, surpassing Shane Watson after a standout spell against Lucknow Super Giants. In the match on Wednesday, the English seamer claimed three wickets, pushing him ahead of Watson in RR’s wicket-taking list and underscoring Archer’s rising impact in the tournament.
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Rajasthan Royals delivered a comfortable 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants, posting 159 for 6 before restricting the chase to 119 all out. Lucknow couldn’t build momentum and collapsed under pressure. Jofra Archer led the Royals’ bowling with three key wickets, turning the contest decisively in Rajasthan’s favor and keeping Lucknow’s struggles going.
Former India World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth slammed RR skipper Riyan Parag and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane after their poor outings in IPL 2026. He delivered a pointed remark suggesting their contributions haven’t matched their reputation, turning criticism into a stylish-walk jab. The comment has fueled debate as both teams look to recover from lean patches.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane registered the IPL record for the most ducks as an opener, dismissed for a duck against Rajasthan Royals and making it a second consecutive failure. While Rahane struggled, KKR’s bowlers held Rajasthan to 155. Now KKR need 156 to win, with the chase looming over Rahane’s form.
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