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RR stop PBKS unbeaten run in IPL 2026
Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in Match 40 at Mullanpur. This win ended PBKS’s unbeaten streak in the tournament.
Punjab Kings scored a big total of 222/4 in 20 overs. Marcus Stoinis played a powerful innings of 62 runs off just 22 balls.
Rajasthan Royals chased the target successfully in 19.2 overs and scored 223/4. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gave a strong start, and Donovan Ferreira played an important role in the middle overs.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 222/4 | 20 overs | Stoinis 62 (22) |
| Rajasthan Royals | 223/4 | 19.2 overs | Sooryavanshi, Ferreira |
With this win, Rajasthan Royals moved to 3rd position on the IPL 2026 points table.
CSK search for Khaleel Ahmed replacement
Chennai Super Kings are looking for a replacement for fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed, who is out of IPL 2026 due to injury.
CSK has invited 21-year-old Mumbai all-rounder Ayush Vartak for trials. If selected, he could join the squad before their next match against Mumbai Indians.
Vartak had a good performance in the U-23 State A Trophy in 2025, but he was not picked in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
Also See : IPL 2026 Reality Check: Biggest Problems Every Team Is Facing
CPL 2026 schedule announced
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will begin on August 7, 2026.
This season will feature 7 teams, making the tournament bigger than before. More details about fixtures and venues will be shared soon.
RCB CCTV issue at Chinnaswamy Stadium
There were reports of a CCTV issue during the RCB vs GT match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 24.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association clarified that the issue happened due to payment problems between the vendor and sub-vendor.
They confirmed that this issue was not related to Bengaluru City Police surveillance systems.
Riyan Parag was reportedly seen using a banned vape inside the dressing room during the PBKS vs RR match.
Lungi Ngidi suffered a head injury while attempting a catch in a match against PBKS. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and is likely to miss a few matches.
England announced their squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead the team, and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman has been included in the squad.
These were the latest cricket updates. Stay tuned for more match results, team news, and tournament updates.
