IPL 2026 rewrites record books with historic surge of 200-plus totals

IPL 2026 rewrites record books with historic surge of 200-plus totals

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) The Indian Premier League’s batting revolution has reached another extreme in IPL 2026, where even scores above 200 no longer guarantee safety. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashing 222/4 against Punjab Kings on Sunday, the tournament officially recorded its 53rd 200-plus total this season — the highest ever…

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With Himalayas watching, Virat Kohli breaks his own IPL record in Dharamsala to become …

With Himalayas watching, Virat Kohli breaks his own IPL record in Dharamsala to become …

With the Himalayas watching over, Virat Kohli climbed to another peak in IPL history on Sunday, bettering his own record to become the batter with the most runs against a single opponent in the tournament’s history during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’ clash against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.Kohli went past…

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Shreyas Iyer and Punjab Kings script unwanted all-time T20 record after RCB carnage

Shreyas Iyer and Punjab Kings script unwanted all-time T20 record after RCB carnage

Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Punjab Kings and captain Shreyas Iyer scripted unwanted T20 records after another brutal bowling performance saw them concede 222 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash on Sunday.Most 200-plus totals conceded in Men’s T20 cricket46 – PBKS40 – RCB35 – DC34 – RR34 –…

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Former India cricketer declares Sunil Narine ‘greatest IPL player ever’

Former India cricketer declares Sunil Narine ‘greatest IPL player ever’

Ambati Rayudu calls Sunil Narine ‘IPL’s greatest-ever player’ after heroics against GT Ambati Rayudu has ignited a major IPL debate after declaring Sunil Narine as the greatest player in the history of the tournament.Narine, who retired from international cricket in 2023 after last representing West Indies in 2019, continues to dominate the IPL for Kolkata…

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‘Sarpanch’ Shreyas Iyer reaches another IPL milestone, joins MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli to become …

‘Sarpanch’ Shreyas Iyer reaches another IPL milestone, joins MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli to become …

Shreyas Iyer entered an elite list in IPL history on Sunday after becoming only the fifth player to captain a side in 100 matches in the tournament.The milestone came during Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.Before Iyer, only MS Dhoni, Gautam Gambhir, Virat…

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IPL 2026: Why is RCB captain Rajat Patidar not playing vs Punjab Kings?

IPL 2026: Why is RCB captain Rajat Patidar not playing vs Punjab Kings?

Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala without regular captain Rajat Patidar. In Patidar’s absence, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma led the side.RCB are the defending IPL champions, having defeated Punjab Kings in the 2025 final to lift…

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Heartbreak for India! Satwik-Chirag finish runners up at Thailand Open 2026

Heartbreak for India! Satwik-Chirag finish runners up at Thailand Open 2026

Indian men’s doubles pair Satwik-Chirag (Image: ANI) India’s top men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their impressive Thailand Open 2026 campaign as runners-up after losing to Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin in the final at Bangkok’s Nimibutr Stadium on Sunday.The Indian duo went down 21-12, 25-23 in a fast-paced…

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Ravi Shastri backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India debut next month

Ravi Shastri backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for India debut next month

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could make his senior India debut as early as next month, with the former coach urging selectors to fast-track the Rajasthan Royals opener into the national T20 setup.Speaking on The ICC Review, Shastri…

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