RCB beat KKR by 6 wickets
The 57th match of IPL 2026 was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Raipur ground. The match saw a close contest between the two teams, but in the end, RCB won. Chasing the target, Royal Challengers Bangalore batted brilliantly and won the match by 6 wickets.
Riding on Virat Kohli’s superb century, RCB secured the victory and secured the top spot in the points table. In this match, Royal Challengers Bangalore performed brilliantly in the chase. Virat Kohli scored the 9th century of his IPL career, helping RCB easily win the match. With this victory, the team amassed 16 points and secured the top spot in the points table.
Jamie Overton has been ruled out of IPL 2026
As the IPL 2026 season approaches the playoffs, Chennai Super Kings have suffered a major setback. Their lethal fast bowler Jamie Overton has been ruled out of the IPL 2026 season due to injury. While Chennai has not yet announced his replacement, this is considered a significant loss for the Super Kings, who are nearing the playoffs.
Speaking of Jamie Overton, he was performing exceptionally well for the team this season with both bat and ball . Overton suffered a thigh injury and has returned to his native England. He played 10 matches for Chennai this season, taking 14 wickets. He also scored 151 runs with the bat at an average of 37. In this regard, he was proving to be an X-factor for Chennai.
‘This is a grave insult for the franchise’, says Alastair Cook
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya ‘s alleged social media activity has raised questions about the five-time champions’ exit from the IPL 2026 playoff round. Sources suggest that Hardik unfollowed Mumbai Indians on Instagram after their loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, then re-followed them. While there’s no concrete evidence of this move, the past few days have seen a strong backlash on social media, with fans accusing Hardik of voicing his displeasure.
Former England captains Michael Vaughan and Alastair Cook reacted to Hardik Pandya’s Instagram controversy in a recent episode of the “Stick to Cricket” podcast. Cook and Vaughan called Hardik’s “drama” a direct insult to the franchise. When asked about reports of Hardik unfollowing MI, Cook said, “That’s a huge insult in today’s world, isn’t it?” Vaughan added, “That’s a very low blow.” When Cook asked if Hardik’s injury was real, Vaughan replied, “He was injured, but they lost to RCB on the last ball. That’s a direct insult.”
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