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Virat Kohli has etched his name in T20 cricket history, now holding the record for the most 50-plus partnerships. This latest milestone was achieved during the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he and Venkatesh Iyer forged another significant opening stand. Kohli's remarkable consistency continues to set new benchmarks in the sport.

On the field, RCB secured a playoff spot with a 23-run win over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a playoff spot with a dominant 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Virat Kohli's energetic performance, coupled with crucial knocks from Devdutt Padikkal and Venkatesh Iyer, propelled RCB to a commanding total. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's early wickets stifled Punjab's chase, highlighting RCB's championship mettle.

The psychological drama 'Rao Bahadur', starring Satya Dev and directed by Venkatesh Maha, has been postponed from June 5 to July 3. Produced by Mahesh Babu's production house, the film features Satya Dev as a man who believes he's demonically possessed. The teaser, launched by SS Rajamouli, showcased the lead's evolving performance.

Michael Vaughan has advised Jacob Bethell to return to England from the IPL due to injury concerns and limited playing time with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Vaughan believes Bethell should prioritize his recovery and England's upcoming Test series against New Zealand, especially with a national training camp starting soon.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to battle for the top two spots in the playoffs. Hyderabad, currently third, aims to avenge their season opener loss and finish strong. RCB, leading the table, seeks to secure the top position with a win. Both teams boast formidable batting lineups, promising an exciting encounter.

Rasikh Salam Dar's fiery yorker dismantled Travis Head's stumps, igniting a passionate celebration from the young pacer and a pumped-up Virat Kohli. Head's aggressive 26 off 16 balls ended abruptly, giving RCB a crucial breakthrough. Defending champions RCB, already playoff-bound in IPL 2026, faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in a key clash.

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain called Virat Kohli’s wicket a dream moment after SRH’s 55-run win over RCB in IPL 2026, saying, “Maza toh aya”. The young Bihar bowler now has 15 wickets in 10 matches. SRH posted 255/4 through strong knocks from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. Despite the loss, RCB still finished top of the league table.

IPL 2026 has witnessed an unprecedented batting surge, with 53 scores exceeding 200, shattering previous records. This trend highlights a dramatic evolution in T20 cricket, where aggressive play from the outset and powerful hitting by all batsmen have redefined what constitutes a formidable total. Even scores above 220 are no longer a guaranteed victory, as chases are becoming increasingly common.

Punjab Kings endured another bowling collapse, conceding 222 to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, setting unwanted T20 records. The team now holds the record for most 200-plus totals conceded in men's T20 cricket history, and captain Shreyas Iyer also set a new captaincy record for such instances. This latest defeat further jeopardizes their playoff hopes.

Rajat Patidar has etched his name in IPL history, surpassing Chris Gayle for the third-fastest batter to 100 sixes. Achieving this milestone in just 933 deliveries, Patidar showcased his power-hitting prowess during a challenging chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His impactful innings, including a crucial six that secured RCB's top-two finish, highlights his growing importance for the team.