Kartik Tyagi

Jacob Bethell accidentally dropped his gold chain while getting dismissed during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. Devdutt Padikkal later picked it up and returned it to him. The match, however, belonged to Virat Kohli, whose unbeaten 105 guided RCB to a six-wicket win and the top of the points table.

KL Rahul etched his name in IPL history, becoming the first player to surpass 1000 runs for three different franchises. He achieved this remarkable feat for Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and now Delhi Capitals. Rahul also set a new record for the quickest 1000 runs for Delhi, reaching the milestone in just 23 innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved top of the IPL 2026 table after beating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in Raipur. Manish Pandey stole attention with a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Tim David, leaving players shocked. However, Virat Kohli dominated the match with an unbeaten 105, becoming the fastest batter to reach 14,000 T20 runs and guiding RCB home comfortably.

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 105 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Chasing 193 in Raipur, RCB won with five balls left as Kohli bounced back from two successive ducks. He called “pressure a privilege” after the match, while captain Rajat Patidar praised the team’s collective effort as RCB moved top of the table.

Dwayne Bravo praised Virat Kohli after his unbeaten 105 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. In a viral dressing-room video, Bravo told Kohli, “Play as long as possible, the sport needs you.” Kohli’s knock helped RCB chase 193 and move to the top of the points table.

DC openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka managed only two sixes in the first six overs, both of them coming from Nissanka. Rahul did not hit a six during his innings as DC scored 55 runs in the powerplay.

There was no rush in Kohli’s (105 not out off 60 balls) approach as he kept finding the boundaries with ease without taking too many risks. In trademark Kohli style, he ran well between the wickets and even after his opening partner Jacob Bethell was removed at the score of 37, there was no panic whatsoever.

The wicket came off the bowling of Vaibhav Arora.

Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls to help Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in IPL 2026. The knock made Allen the first New Zealand batter to score three T20 centuries in a calendar year. KKR’s bowlers, led by Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy, earlier restricted DC to 142/8.

Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kolkata Knight Riders' complete performance after their dominant win over Delhi Capitals. He highlighted Finn Allen's match-winning century and the bowlers' consistent discipline, particularly the spin trio, for setting up the victory. Rahane also credited the support staff and the team's focus on the present moment for their success.

Before the start of the match, former KKR captain Eoin Morgan rang the bell at Eden Gardens.

Finn Allen's explosive 93 off 35 balls powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans. KKR posted their highest IPL total of 247/2, with Allen's aggressive batting reminiscent of his T20 World Cup century. Despite strong performances from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, GT fell short in their chase.

Gujarat Titans, on a five-match winning streak, face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders side in IPL 2026. GT aims to solidify their top-two position, while KKR needs a win and other results to keep playoff hopes alive. The Eden Gardens pitch is expected to favor batsmen.

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.

Kolkata Knight Riders face a significant blow as star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is ruled out of their IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru due to an injury sustained in the previous match. Uncapped pacer Saurabh Dubey makes his IPL debut as KKR navigates this crucial encounter without their key bowler, who has been instrumental in their recent resurgence.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field against Kolkata Knight Riders, citing a damp pitch. GT, on a five-match winning streak, aim to top the table. KKR, fighting for playoff survival, welcome back spinner Varun Chakravarthy. Both captains acknowledged the pitch's moisture, with KKR also preferring to chase.

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl against Delhi Capitals. Both teams are in a crucial IPL 2026 match. Delhi aims to break a losing streak at home. KKR arrives with winning momentum. Rahane noted the Delhi pitch's unpredictable nature this season. He felt chasing would allow his team to better assess conditions.