Rajasthan Royals beat LSG by 40 runs
Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs to register their fifth win in IPL 2026. Batting first, Rajasthan scored 159 for 6 in 20 overs at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday. In reply, Lucknow were all out for 119 in 18 overs. Mitchell Marsh scored a fifty (55 runs), but he lacked support from the other batsmen. Captain Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, and Aiden Markram failed to open their accounts.
In bowling, Jofra Archer took the most wickets for Rajasthan Royals. He claimed three wickets. But in this clash Ravindra Jadeja stole the show and produced an all-round performance. He scored an unbeaten 43 and also took the crucial wicket of Nicholas Pooran. Jadeja was awarded the Player of the Match for his rocking performance.
Ishan Kishan should continue as Hyderabad captain, says Sanjay Bangar
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Ishan Kishan is leading the SRH team in IPL 2026. The team is performing well under Ishan’s captaincy. Hyderabad has won four out of seven matches so far and is in third place on the points table. In such a situation, it will be a difficult decision for Hyderabad whether to return the captaincy to Cummins or continue with Ishan. Former Indian player Sanjay Bangar has supported Ishan in this matter.
Sanjay Bangar said, “Ishan Kishan is very good at strategizing as a captain, especially in how to use his bowlers. He has a good understanding of which bowler to use against which batsman. This shows how well he controls the match.” Sunrisers Hyderabad’s next match will be against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, April 25.
Kagiso Rabada spotted smoking at team hotel
South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who is playing for the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, has found himself embroiled in controversy. A video of him smoking outside the team hotel is going viral on social media, sparking outrage from fans. Fans are not happy with a high-profile cricketer like Kagiso openly smoking.
A video of Kagiso Rabada smoking a cigarette outside a hotel has gone viral on social media. Although his face is unclear, it’s clear that he’s the South African fast bowler. He’s wearing a sleeveless Gujarat Titans practice jersey.
The video shows the rest of the team and support staff surrounding him. It’s reported that Rashid Khan tried to stop him, but Rabada didn’t listen. This clip has caused a stir on social media. Rabada is a high-profile cricketer and many fans have taken offense to his smoking before a match.
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