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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are back to winning ways as they handed a 8-wicket thrashing to the Delhi Capitals, courtesy of an unbeaten 87-run knock from Sanju Samson. The race for the IPL 2026 playoffs just got more intense after this match, with at least 6 teams fighting for four spots. While the IPL 2026 playoffs schedule is yet to be announced, it looks like a political issue could force the final to be moved out from the M Chinnaswamy Stadum in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, the row over the sale of Rajasthan Royals is still ongoing, with Kal Somani’s group crying foul. On that note, let’s take look at the top headlines from Tuesday.
IPL 2026 final to be moved out of Bengaluru?
Bengaluru, which was in line to host the IPL 2026 final as per convention, is now under serious doubt due to an ongoing controversy involving MLA ticket demands. As per a BCCI source, in conversation with ANI, the situation is being closely monitored and a decision could be taken to shift the final if things don’t settle. Read more here.
RR sale controversy
Two days after Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawala completed a Rs 15,660 crore takeover of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, former bidders comprising of Kal Somani, Rob and Jordan Walton, and Michael Hamp have issued a statement, addressing the issue. Initially, Somani’s consortium was closing in on signing a deal before negotiations fell through. Read full statement here.
MI to stick with Hardik Pandya as captain
MI aren’t in any hurry to replace Hardik Pandya as the captain despite managing to win just 3 out of matches so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). MI do not view the team’s struggles as a result of Hardik’s captaincy, and instead are expecting few key players to step up and deliver on the expectations. Read more here.
Latest cricket news
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- Sanju Samson is CSK’s biggest positive in IPL 2026, team now has a legit match-winner
- IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: CSK still alive, MI & LSG all but out
Atharva Ankolekar under the scanner
It was in March, that MI all-rounder Atharva Ankolekar got injured, even before the start of IPL 2026. The player who was bought for INR 30 lakh, reportedly underwent a knee surgery, that kept him out of MI. While Krish Bhagat was signed as his replacement, the player is now participating in the Thane Premier League, showing no signs of any injury whatsoever, raising eyebrows. Read more here.
CSK thrash DC
Chennai Super Kings not only stayed alive in the race for IPL playoffs qualification, but also increased their chance to 28%, after they beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets in their home on Tuesday. It was a poor day in the office for Axar Patel & Co. who were restricted to only 155, and from there on, it was an easy chase in the end. Read more here.
DC’s Axar Patel problem
Axar Patel has been a let down for Delhi Capitals so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The all-rounder, who was one of India cricket team’s most reliable stars in the white-ball formats in the previous year, has simply failed to fare well, with both bat and ball for DC. The team has been burdened by Axar’s inconsistency, and after 10 games, it looks like he is more of a liability for the team than an asset. Read more here.
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