The Royal Challengers Bengaluru began their IPL 2026 campaign on a dominant note, securing a convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the result itself was impressive, much of the post-match conversation revolved around Virat Kohli’s relentless intensity and Jacob Duffy’s disciplined bowling effort. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was particularly struck by Kohli’s energy levels […]

Writing as someone who’s followed Virat Kohli closely for over a decade, this latest phase of his career feels like a masterclass in evolution rather than reinvention. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart has once again underlined why longevity at the top isn’t just about skill—it’s about awareness, discipline, and timing your breaks as much as […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori admitted that Devdutt Padikkal’s explosive knock changed the course of the IPL 2026 opener, even though SRH had posted a commanding 201 and looked well placed at the halfway stage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB’s chase began on a shaky note when Phil Salt fell for just eight in the […]

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in style, registering a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a competitive target of 202 in the tournament opener, RCB made the task look far simpler than expected, sealing the win in just 15.4 overs and sending a […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicketkeeper-batter Phil Salt added a touch of humour to a memorable IPL 2026 opener, playfully calling out mentor Dinesh Karthik for overlooking his stunning catch on social media. Salt produced one of the standout moments of the match when he dismissed Ishan Kishan with a breathtaking one-handed effort near the boundary. Ishan Kishan […]

The Indian Premier League 2026 didn’t take long to spark its first major controversy, and it came in the very first innings of the tournament opener between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The moment in question involved Heinrich Klaasen, who was visibly frustrated after a contentious third-umpire decision ruled him out on the boundary. […]

Virat Kohli, widely regarded as one of the safest fielders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, had an uncharacteristic moment in the IPL 2026 opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Known for his sharp reflexes and athleticism, Kohli dropped a difficult chance, reminding fans that even the very best are not immune to errors […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad endured a shaky start in the IPL 2026 opener, with Abhishek Sharma once again struggling to convert his opportunity at the top. The left-hander managed just seven runs off eight deliveries before falling inside the powerplay, extending a concerning run of inconsistency that has followed him from the international circuit into the league. […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s campaign in the IPL 2026 opener got off to a shaky start, with Abhishek Sharma failing to make an impact once again. The left-hander managed just seven runs off eight deliveries before being dismissed inside the powerplay, continuing a worrying run of inconsistency. The early breakthrough came courtesy of debutant Jacob Duffy, who justified […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made an intriguing prediction ahead of the IPL 2026 opener, backing England’s rising star Jacob Bethell to emerge as the “power player” for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bethell heads into the tournament with serious momentum, having recently smashed a sensational 105 against India in the T20 World Cup […]