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Teams to finish on top in last five years in IPL

Sports | May 23, 2026, 03:05 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished in first place in the IPL points table for the second time as they are the table-toppers in 2026. They had topped the group stage in 2011, too. Here are the last five table toppers in the IPL.

PBKS get big boost in IPL 2026 playoff hopes, another LSG star leaves ahead of last league game

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 03:07 PM IST

Punjab Kings have received a shot in their hand as Lucknow Super Giants are set to be without another player for their last league stage match of the Indian Premier League 2026. PBKS are hanging by a thread in the race for the playoffs.

PBKS have one last chance to bring their IPL 2026 back on

How can PBKS qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs as they face LSG in do-or-die clash?

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 02:12 PM IST

From being the strongest contenders for the Indian Premier League 2026 title, PBKS are fighting to qualify for the playoffs after suffering six straight defeats in the league stage. Here is how they can still qualify for the playoffs.

Venkatesh Iyer has played strong hands for RCB.

'I won't drop Venkatesh Iyer for Phil Salt': Sehwag calls bold change call for RCB ahead of playoffs

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 01:38 PM IST

Venkatesh Iyer has put up strong contributions in the limited opportunities for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. Iyer scored an unbeaten 73 and a 44 in the last two matches. Former cricketer Virender Sehwag is not in favour of dropping Iyer for Phil Salt.

Virat Kohli shatters major T20 world record despite blip against SRH in Hyderabad

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 10:23 AM IST

Virat Kohli achieved a huge T20 record despite his rare blip against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026. Kohli made 15 from 11 balls as he and Venkatesh Iyer provided the team with a strong start in the first few overs. However, RCB lost the match by 55 runs in their 256-run chase.

Heinrich Klaasen creates T20 world record, becomes first to achieve major milestone in IPL 2026

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 09:38 AM IST

Heinrich Klaasen created a massive T20 record as he continued his Midas touch in the Indian Premier League 2026. Klaasen scored yet another fiery fifty for SRH in their clash against the RCB, completing his 600 runs in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026 updated points table: Top 3 locked in, four-way battle for fourth spot

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 09:32 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the Indian Premier League 2026 points table after mitigating their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last group outing. RCB will face the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, while SRH awaits the fourth-placed team for the playoffs.

GT and RCB will face each other in the Qualifier 1 on May

Not RCB, GT favourites to win IPL 2026? Fascinating stat favours 2022 champions to bag second crown

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 09:32 AM IST

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table despite their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final league-stage clash. However, an intriguing stat appears to favour Gujarat Titans in the title race, sparking concern among RCB supporters.

Virat Kohli refused a handshake with Travis Head.

Virat Kohli refuses handshake with Travis Head after on-field exchange in Hyderabad | WATCH

Cricket | May 23, 2026, 09:33 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Travis Head had an animated banter during the innings as tensions escalated after the match when the RCB star refused a handshake with the SRH opener at the Rajov Gandhi International Stadium. Kohli ignored Head when the two teams greeted each other following SRH's 55-run win.

RCB suffer embarrassing defeat to Hyderabad in IPL 2026, yet seal spot in top two spot alongside GT

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 11:32 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final IPL 2026 league game after conceding 255 runs. Despite the loss, RCB secured a top-two finish and will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.

3 cricketers who can replace Angkrish Raghuvanshi in the playing XI for KKR

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 08:19 PM IST

Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of IPL 2026 after suffering a finger fracture, leaving Kolkata Knight Riders searching for batting options. With 422 runs this season, his absence opens the door for players like Rahul Tripathi, Ramandeep Singh and Sarthak Ranjan to step in.

Phil Salt (left) and Jacob Bethell (right)

Why neither Jacob Bethell nor Phil Salt playing for RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 07:26 PM IST

RCB are without their openers, Jacob Bethell and Phil Salt, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. Bethell suffered a finger injury, while Salt was rested as a precaution ahead of the playoffs despite rejoining the squad earlier this week.

'Made a big difference': Devdutt Padikkal reflects on batting alongside Virat Kohli

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 02:27 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star batter Devdutt Padikkal took centre stage and talked about playing alongside veteran batter Virat Kohli, and how that has helped him excel in his career. He also talked about his time in the IPL as well.

SRH vs RCB Head-to-Head record ahead of game 67 in IPL 2026

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 01:29 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on each other in the 67th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides meet at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, and ahead of the game, let us have a look at the head-to-head record of the sides.

'Seven is too low': Zaheer Khan questions Chennai Super Kings' decision-making after loss against GT

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 12:49 PM IST

Former India cricketer Zaheer Khan took centre stage and questioned the decisions that Chennai Super Kings made against Gujarat Titans in the 67th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 as the side lost the game and were eliminated from the group stages.

IPL playoffs scenario: How can Sunrisers Hyderabad finish in top two ahead of RCB clash?

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 11:20 AM IST

With Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 67th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026, let us have a look at how the side can make it to the top of the standings in their clash against the defending champions.

SRH vs RCB Pitch Report: How will surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad play?

Cricket | May 22, 2026, 10:28 AM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 67th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will meet at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad and ahead of the game, let us have a look at the pitch report for the clash.

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