Swapnil Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders made a surprise switch, bringing in left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey for the injured Varun Chakravarthy in a crucial IPL 2026 match against RCB. Dubey, a domestic player for Vidarbha, gets his long-awaited IPL debut after previously being part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad without playing. This unexpected inclusion highlights KKR's strategic move under pressure.

Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru without star allrounder Hardik Pandya, who is still being evaluated by the medical team for a back spasm. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to captain the side in Pandya's absence for the crucial IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur.

Gujarat Titans face Royal Challengers Bengaluru again, seeking solutions to their middle-order struggles and bowling inconsistencies. Despite a strong top order, GT's campaign shows imbalance, while RCB arrives with momentum and a flexible batting lineup. The Titans' bowling after the Powerplay remains a key concern.

Delhi is buzzing with excitement for the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with fans eager to see Virat Kohli play at his home ground. To accommodate the massive turnout, the Delhi Metro has extended train services on April 27, ensuring a smooth return for spectators after the night match.

Delhi Capitals, reeling from a high-scoring loss, face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru tonight. Despite a strong batting lineup, Delhi's bowling has been a major concern, while RCB boasts a more balanced side. The Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to host another run-fest, with clear and hot weather predicted.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Delhi Capitals with a key question surrounding Virat Kohli's role. After an ankle injury, Kohli played as an Impact Player against LSG, scoring 49. While expected to be fit, his workload management could see him reprise the Impact Player role. RCB, in strong form, aims for a top spot.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Delhi Capitals today, April 18, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB, second on the table with four wins, faces a mixed-campaigning DC side aiming to bounce back. The pitch is a batting paradise, and the weather is expected to be hot transitioning to pleasant.

Virat Kohli trained with his left knee heavily strapped after an ankle niggle in the previous match. Despite the strapping, he participated in an extended batting session, easing concerns about his availability for the upcoming game. Kohli has been in formidable form this IPL season.

Virat Kohli was spotted training with his left knee heavily strapped ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite a recent ankle niggle, Kohli displayed good form in the nets, easing fitness concerns. He has been in stellar form this season, amassing 179 runs in four matches.

Defending champions RCB, boasting the IPL's top batting lineup, clash with Lucknow Super Giants' economical bowling attack today. RCB, third in the standings, aims to continue their high-scoring spree, while seventh-placed LSG seeks a turnaround. Expect a run-fest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as these contrasting teams battle it out.

Mumbai Indians host Royal Challengers Bengaluru tonight at Wankhede Stadium in a highly anticipated clash. Despite Mumbai's historical dominance, RCB has won four of their last six encounters. Both Rohit and Kohli have started the season well, and a high-scoring game with potential for over 200 runs is expected, with dew likely to influence the second innings.

Captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to field as Mumbai Indians took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium. Backing chasing conditions, MI made two changes. A batting-friendly pitch is expected, with 200+ par. Rajat Patidar said RCB will aim for a strong total in a high-stakes clash.

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash tonight at Wankhede in a high-voltage IPL encounter. Both teams seek redemption after recent losses. The Wankhede pitch promises a batting paradise, setting the stage for a thrilling contest between Rohit Sharma's MI and Virat Kohli's RCB. Ideal weather conditions ensure a full game.

Rajasthan Royals meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10, 2026, in Guwahati. Both teams are undefeated heading into this encounter. Rajasthan Royals have won all their matches so far. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are also in strong form. This match promises exciting player battles. Fans can watch the game live on television and online.

Rajasthan Royals, fueled by explosive openers Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi, face a formidable Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. RCB boasts a strong top order led by Virat Kohli and a revitalized bowling attack. The match promises high-octane action on a batting-friendly pitch in Guwahati, with weather clearing up for the evening encounter.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a win, face a struggling Chennai Super Kings in a southern derby. CSK's woes are compounded by the absence of MS Dhoni, who is sidelined for the first two weeks with a calf strain. Despite his physical absence, head coach Stephen Fleming insists Dhoni's influence on the team remains strong.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a dominant chase, host Chennai Super Kings in a crucial southern derby. CSK, yet to secure a win this season, face immense pressure at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The short boundaries and quick outfield promise a high-scoring encounter, with clear weather expected.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a win, host an under-pressure Chennai Super Kings seeking their first victory of IPL 2026. RCB aims to extend their winning streak, while CSK, with a dominant head-to-head record, desperately needs to turn their campaign around at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Rajat Patidar, begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Ishan Kishan's Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB face bowling challenges with key absences, while SRH also navigates leadership changes. Both teams will rely on strong batting performances in the tournament opener.

IPL 2026 commences with a thrilling encounter between defending champions RCB and 2016 winners SRH. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, face challenges with key pacers missing, while SRH will be without Pat Cummins. The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is set for a high-scoring affair with clear skies predicted.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home. RCB, with a retained core and new additions, aims to replicate their success. The article details their full schedule, including home and away fixtures, and their updated squad for the upcoming season.

He may have bowled just three overs in India Red's second innings but Swapnil Singh's efforts -- 69 with the bat and 5 for 58 in the first innings -- was pivotal in India Blue lifting the Duleep Trophy crown here on Friday afternoon.

All-rounder Shreyas Gopal stood tall with a career-best 161 not out as Karnataka piled more misery on Uttarakhand with a massive first innings lead of 490 runs in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final on Thursday.

Nagaland on Friday joined an ignominious list of lowest Ranji Trophy totals after being dismissed for 25 in second innings to suffer a 174-run thrashing by Uttarakhand in their Group A home match.

India Blue thrashed defending champion India Red by an innings and 187 runs in the final Friday to win the Duleep Trophy at NPR College ground.

In a cricket match between two teams, Bengal (the team playing) was ahead by 283 runs at the end of the first innings. In the second innings, Uttarakhand (the other team) came back and put up a good fight. However, in the end, Bengali batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran (who was batting unbeaten) was the one to perish, scoring a total of 165. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand's Shahbaz Ahmed (who was batting at number 8) was the one to score the most runs, with 40. The other players who played well for Uttarakhand include Akash Deep (who took two wickets) and Pradipta Pramanik (who claimed eight wickets).

Swapnil Singh broke an eleven-year jinx as he scored his maiden first class ton, a knock of 164 without a blemish, to help Baroda take a massive first innings lead of 404 runs against Mumbai on day three of the Ranji Trophy Group C match on Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh rode on senior batter Shubham Sharma's century and Kuldeep Sen's four-wicket haul to beat Uttarakhand by 10 runs in a Vijay Hazare Trophy Group D match on Thursday.

Eight-time champions Karnataka dominated with both bat and ball as they thrashed Uttarakhand by an innings and 281 runs to enter the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy on Friday.

Swapnil Singh, a Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder, shared his cricket journey and his relationship with Virat Kohli. RCB staged a remarkable comeback, securing six consecutive victories and a playoff spot. Singh played a pivotal role, scoring 28 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 164.70 and taking six wickets at an average of 19.00 and an economy rate of 8.76.