The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest and most lucrative franchise cricket league in the world and sits among the biggest sporting leagues in the world, competing with the likes of NBA, NFL and MLB.
Despite this, recent numbers suggest that there has been a downfall in the TV ratings and viewership during the 19th edition of the IPL.
According to BARC India and TAM Sports, the TV rating, average viewership, and total reach in IPL 2026 have declined quite a bit compared to the last edition (IPL 2025).
The TV rating has gone down from 4.57 to 3.71; an 18.8% fall. The average viewership has also gone down by 26%, and the total reach is 113.61 million, which is 8.3% less than the 123.9 million in the last edition.
The total number of advertisers has also declined significantly. Earlier, there were 65+ advertisers, which has reduced by 31% to 45+. Only 24 new brands joined with 44 exiting.
All this is a concerning sign, and the BCCI and the IPL governing council will take a look at why this is happening to the biggest cricket league in the world.
Fans express their opinion on IPL’s drop in TV ratings and viewership
After the news broke out, fans shared their thoughts on why this is taking place. Some say that the tournament is boring as there’s no competition between bat and ball, while many suggest that the ban on fantasy cricket platforms like Dream11 and My11Circle has affected the tournament.
Here’s what the fans have to say on this:
•Remove the Impact Player rule.
•Make the pitches more balanced so that 180–190 feels like a defendable total.
•Over the past couple of years, Dream11 has created more hype around the IPL than Star Sports. Btw, no theme song.
Banning of Betting apps also one of thr reason…. There were atleast 5,10 Betting apps advertisement during the IPL. After the bann the number has gone down. Most of the people who used those apps and use to invest money are not following the IPL.
The main issue is the pitches. If almost every game is 230–240 and even that gets chased easily, it feels exciting for a day or two but then becomes repetitive and boring. We need competitive pitches where 170–180 is a proper contest. That’s when the real thrill returns. pic.twitter.com/KisaTC7JVd
Interestingly, the final of IPL 2025 broke the records with 169 million viewers, and it surpassed the India vs Pakistan 2021 T20 World Cup match. That edition had a total viewing time of 840 billion minutes, and the opening weekend of IPL 2025 exceeded 253 million views and 27.7 billion minutes of watch time.
Former Indian cricketer and one of the best spinners in cricket history, Ravichandran Ashwin, has stated why Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is failing to score runs in the IPL 2026.
Hardik Pandya is going through a lean phase in IPL 2026. He has 146 runs in eight matches at an average of just 20.85 and strike rate of136.44. Pandya’s highest score this season is 40. He is one of MI’s best players, and his poor returns with the bat has affected the team badly, culminating in their poor season to date.
Mumbai Indians are in the 9th position after playing 9 matches. They’ve managed to win only two games till now in IPL 2026 and are most probably out of the playoffs race.
“Hardik should recalibrate the weight of his bat”: Ashwin
Talking on his Hindi YouTube channel, ‘Ash ki Baat,’ alongside journalist Vimal Kumar, the former Indian off-spinner suggested that Hardik Pandya should check the weight of his bat.
Ashwin said, “I have noticed one thing, which is in my mind. I am saying it. It is possible, and that is slightly my feeling. I am saying this because they (MI/Hardik) need to think like this for that ‘reset button’. I have a feeling; I have played with Hardik’s bat before, and his bat is quite heavy.”
He further said, “Sometimes, as you age, there’s this tendency that your hands get slow, and I have a feeling Hardik is late on all these hard-length balls because he’s probably using a heavier bat.”
“Now it’s probably the time for him to look at the weight of his bat; I have this feeling. The bat swing that he’s got is pretty special, but I have noticed that in the last 3-4 games, he is late on Shashank Singh’s hard-length balls. That is very surprising. He can recalibrate the weight of his blade. This was one observation I felt today. I could be wrong, but he can look to recalibrate the weight of his bat,” Ashwin concluded.
MI are all but out of the 2026 playoffs race, sitting ninth as of May 4th with just two wins from their first nine matches.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 47th game of IPL 2026. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, will host this bottom-of-the-table clash on 4th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
MI is ninth in the points table. LSG is at the bottom. Both teams are out of the playoffs race in what has been a very disappointing campaign.
MI, despite the quality in their squad, have failed to click this season. The bowling has been abysmal, and the batters have failed to be consistent. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah have failed to deliver.
On the other hand, LSG won two of their first three matches, followed by five losses in a row. LSG’s poor performance is due to the constant failures of their batting unit. Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, and Nicholas Pooran have not delivered to standard Only one batter (Mitchell Marsh) has scored 200+ runs for LSG after eight matches.
Bowling has been the cause for optimism. Prince Yadav (13 wickets) has led the pack well. Mohammed Shami and Mohsin Khan have also bowled well for the Super Giants, while the spinners must step up.
However, despite the poor performances of both teams this season, this match promises to be a cracking one.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG
Ground
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Monday May 4, 2026
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Probable Playing XIIs
Trent Boult should make way for Protea all-rounder Corbin Bosch, with Krish Bhagat making way for Ashwani Kumar.
Mumbai Indians: 1. Will Jacks, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Naman Dhir, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya (c), 7. Robin Minz, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Allah Ghazanfar, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Ashwani Kumar
Impact Sub: Raghu Sharma
Josh Inglis is available, and he’s expected to start in this match. It’ll be interesting to see if LSG continues with Nicholas Pooran or they play George Linde.
Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 4. Josh Inglis, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Mukhul Choudhary, 8. Manimaran Siddharth/George Linde, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Mohsin Khan, 11. Prince Yadav
Impact Sub: Himmat Singh
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026 is 221 runs. A typical flat Wankhede wicket is expected for this match, which means a high-scoring encounter, especially if MI bats first.
Pacers may get some movement with the new ball, but the spinners have been more successful here this season. Overall, the batters will dominate and decide the result of this match. Teams will prefer chasing, as dew will be a factor.
It will be very humid (70-80% humidity) in Mumbai. The temperature will be around 31 degrees Celsius at the start of the match.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for MI vs LSG: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Rishabh Pant has 189 runs in eight innings at an average of 27 with one fifty to his name. Pant has failed to get going this season, but he has a great IPL record at the Wankhede: 12 inns, 374 runs, avg. 37.4, SR 165.5.
Ryan Rickleton has 297 runs in seven games this season at an average of 49.50 and strike rate of 177.84, with a century and a half-century. He has a 45.33% probability of making a 30+ score, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Josh Inglis should play this game for LSG. He is excellent against spin. Inglis has 111 runs in two matches against MI, with scores of 73 and 38. You can try him as C/VC too.
Key batter picks:
Mitchell Marsh is the highest run-scorer for LSG this season (212 runs), but he’s been far from his best. He should enjoy the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium and will fancy his chances against Mumbai’s struggling bowling unit. He’ll be another popular C/VC pick.
Top all-rounder picks:
Aiden Markram has been pretty disappointing this season. He is technically strong and can exploit the field restrictions if he gets going. Markram can also bowl an over or two if needed. He is still considered a solid chance of making a 30+ score today according to SPODA AI predictive analysis (41.12% probability).
Will Jacks is looking in good touch at the top. He’ll take the attack to the opposition in the first few overs. There hasn’t been much movement for the pacers at Wankhede this year, but Jacks will have to be cautious against LSG’s in-form pace attack. He can roll his arm over if needed.
Key bowler picks:
Prince Yadav has been brilliant for LSG. He has 13 wickets in eight games at a strike rate of just 13.80. He’s someone you can’t miss out on in your fantasy teams, especially when MI’s middle order and lower order have struggled badly this season. He has a 41.46% probability of taking 2+ wickets as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Mohsin Khan has nine wickets in four matches this season. He picked up a 5-wicket haul in the last game against KKR. He’s been brilliant with the new ball and hits the deck hard. Mohsin will be a key bowler for LSG against MI’s opening pair.
Allah Ghazanfar is the rare in-form player for MI in IPL 2026. He has 11 wickets in seven matches and will be an important player for MI against LSG’s struggling batting order. He has nine wickets in the last four matches and is considered the likeliest bowler to take 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI predictive analysis (42.62% probability).
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Hardik Pandya.
Mukul Choudhary.
Ashwani Kumar.
Nicholas Pooran.
Mohammed Shami.
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 6 matches; LSG 4 and KKR 2.
LSG has won two out of the three games they’ve played at the Wankhede Stadium.
Rishabh Pant vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 55 runs and 7 dismissals in 46 deliveries.
Nicholas Pooran vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 17 runs and 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
Nicholas Pooran vs. Matheesha Pathirana (T20s): 58 runs and 4 dismissals in 47 deliveries.
Hardik Pandya vs. Mohammed Shami (T20s): 45 runs and 3 dismissals in 25 deliveries.
Hardik Pandya vs. Mohsin Khan (T20s): 8 runs and 2 dismissals in 10 deliveries.
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win?
The match will be decided between Mumbai’s batting and LSG’s pace attack. Mumbai’s bowling has been very bad this season, so LSG batters will fancy their chances, but if MI scores big, then it might be difficult for them. Both teams have good depth with the bat, but LSG’s bowling has been far better compared to Mumbai.
Lucknow Super Giants to win.
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Gujarat Titans (GT) will challenge the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 3rd May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS defeated GT by three wickets in their first meeting this season.
Gujarat Titans defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last game by four wickets thanks to an excellent bowling effort. They restricted RCB to 155 and chased it down quite easily at the end. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler are the backbone of their batting, as, apart from these three, none of the batters are giving any confidence to win games.
Bowling is another key strength for the Titans, as the pacers are picking up wickets consistently in the first six overs. Then, Rashid Khan and Jason Holder have been brilliant in the middle overs. Titans are in good form right now with five wins in nine matches, and are pushing for a top four spot.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are sitting pretty at the top of the table with six wins in eight matches. They suffered their first loss this season against the Rajasthan Royals in their last match. Batting has been in exceptional form for the Kings, as their top 4 – Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Cooper Connolly, and Priyansh Arya – are in excellent form and have been very consistent, with Marcus Stoinis doing a great job at finishing the innings.
Bowling is an issue for the Kings, as Marco Jansen hasn’t been at his best while Arshdeep Singh has been hot and cold. Apart from these two, all the other bowlers have been very expensive so far in IPL 2026, and it’ll be a big issue for them going in the business end of the tournament. Lockie Ferguson will be a key bowler, and the others also need to pull their socks up.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS
Ground
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Sunday May 3, 2026
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs
The Punjab Kings are expected to be unchanged from the last match.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar
Impact Sub: Rahul Tewatia
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
There has been this pattern at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year of the pacers getting plenty of movement with the new ball and then the batters coming into play. Top-order batters will have to be cautious in the first six overs. The average first inninsg score here this season is 180 runs, and chasing sides have been more successful compared to teams batting first.
It will be 34 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Dew can be a factor in the latter half of the game, as humidity will be around 60-70%.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks: .
Jos Buttler hasn’t had a big innings in the last few matches, but he’s been in good touch this season. He has scored 309 runs in nine matches at an average of 38.62 with two fifties to his name. Buttler will be a key batter for GT and a top C/VC option for this match.
Prabhsimran Singh has been phenomenal this season for Punjab at the top. He’s scoring runs consistently and has had a great impact on his team’s good performance this season. He has 346 runs in seven innings at an average of 57.66 and has struck at 179.27 with four fifties! He’ll be another good C/VC pick.
Key batter picks:
Priyansh Arya has a strike rate of 250.44, and he’s averaging 40.42 for his 283 runs in seven matches. He’ll look to attack from the first ball and can take the attack to the GT pacers in the first six overs. Arya can score big and will be another excellent C/VC option.
Shreyas Iyer has 309 runs to his name this season at an average of 61.80, and his strike rate is 174.57 with four fifties in seven innings. Iyer is leading from the front with the bat, and he’ll be a popular C/VC choice as well.
Sai Sudharsan has played well in the last few matches, but he hasn’t been that consistent this season. His average is 36.44 at a strike rate of 162.37 with two fifties and a hundred. However, SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Sudharsan a 61.40% chance of making a 30+ score – the highest probability of any player.
Shubman Gill is looking in sublime touch this season. He has 373 runs with three fifties to his name in IPL 2026. Gill is averaging 46.62, and he’ll be the aggressor for his team in the first six overs. Gill is another top C/VC pick and has a 52.03% probability of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Top all-rounder picks:
Jason Holder has been a great addition to GT. He is scoring runs down the order, picking up wickets and contributing in the field as well. Holder has been in top form in the last 12-18 months in T20s and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Cooper Connolly is another in-form batter for the Punjab Kings. He scored a match-winning 72* in the first game against GT. Connolly has attacked the bowlers in the middle overs and will be someone you can’t miss out on in this match.
Key bowler picks:
Kagiso Rabada has 14 wickets in nine matches this season. He’s been brilliant in the first six overs, picking up wickets consistently. Rabada will fancy his chances against Punjab’s top order, who will look to take him on early. He has a 41.61% probability of taking 2+ wickets as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Arshdeep Singh will bowl in the powerplay and then in the death overs. His form this season hasn’t been up to the mark, but he’s a quality player and the lead pacer for his team. The conditions in this match will have something for the pacers, with the new ball making him an ideal pick in fantasy cricket.
Lockie Ferguson was very expensive in his first game this season (0/57) but he’s a quality bowler and will bowl the key overs for the Kings. He can trouble GT’s middle order and will be a good differential pick.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Prasidh Krishna (if plays).
Mohammed Siraj.
Yuzvendra Chahal.
Marcus Stoinis (batting first).
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 7 matches; PBKS 4 and GT 3.
Shubman Gill vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 69 runs, 4 dismissals in 57 deliveries.
Jos Buttler vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 33 runs, 2 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
Sai Sudharsan vs. Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 48 runs, 2 dismissals in 38 deliveries.
Shreyas Iyer vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 46 runs, 2 dismissals in 35 deliveries.
Marcus Stoinis vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 53 runs, 4 dismissals in 49 deliveries.
Prabhsimran Singh vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 20 runs, 2 dismissals in 12 deliveries.
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?
Punjab Kings will start as the favourites, as their batting has insane depth and quality and their top 4 and Marcus Stoinis are in excellent form this season. The bowlers have been very expensive this season, and they’ll have to be disciplined in this match.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have an in-form bowling unit, but their batting solely depends on the top 3 to win them matches.
Punjab Kings to win this match.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will meet the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 45th game of IPL 2026. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this game on 3rd May 2026 at 3:30 PM IST. SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs in their first encounter earlier this season.
SRH are third in the table with six wins in nine matches. They’ve now won six matches in a row and are eyeing their 7th win on the trot. The batters have been in terrific form while the bowlers have also been strong. Travis Head (76 runs) came back to form in the last game, and it’s a great sign for the team qw Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen are already in top form. Salil Arora (30* runs) also did well in the last match.
Eshan Malinga has been exceptional. Pat Cummins has also bowled well alongside Sakib Hussain. But there is still room for improvement for SRH, especially with the new ball. The spin attack has also looked ineffective at times, and they’ll have to rectify that.
Meanwhile, KKR have won their last two matches after losing six games on the trot. Rinku Singh and the bowlers have been the architects of those two victories for KKR. The batting is still far from what’s ideally expected, and they must contribute consistently. Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Seifert, Rovman Powell, and Cameron Green will have to take responsibility.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s been in good form lately, while Sunil Narine is consistent as ever. The pacers needs to be disciplined with their lines and lengths. Overall, KKR are looking good but they desperately need their batters to join the party.
IPL 2026 45th Match: SRH vs KKR Probable Playing XIIs
Shivang Kumar should replace Harsh Dubey in this match. They may replace Praful Hinge with another domestic pace option.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score here this season is 202 runs with teams batting first winning three out of four. The wicket is good for batting, especially in the first innings, and it slows down a bit in the latter half of the match.
SRH may not give a wicket that aids spin, as KKR has two quality spinners in Narine and Chakaravarthy. So, expect a high-scoring encounter, but since it’s a day game, spinners won’t be completely out of the picture.
The temperature will be 39 degrees Celsius at the start of the game, and there’s no chance of rain.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs KKR: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Ishan Kishan has 312 runs in nine matches with three fifties. His strike rate this season is 197.46. He’ll look to take the attack to the opposition and has scored big runs whenever he’s got going this season. Kishan will be a top fantasy pick and a good C/VC choice.
Heinrich Klaasen is in sublime form in this edition. In nine innings, he has scored 414 runs at an average of 59.14 at a strike rate of 157.41 (four 50s). Klaasen is the likeliest player to make a 30+ score (42.37% probability), according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Tim Seifert has been dismissed cheaply in the last two matches, but he can come good. He attacks early and plays shots all around the ground. Seifert will be in for a big score as SRH hasn’t looked that consistent with the ball in the powerplay.
Key batter picks:
Abhishek Sharma has 425 runs in nine matches at an average of 53.12 at a strike rate of 209.35 with one century and three fifties. He’s been very consistent this season and has scored runs in almost every match. Abhishek will be a popular C/VC choice and has a 42.22% probability of making a 30+ score as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Rinku Singh has two fifties in the last two matches, and he’s been the best batter for KKR this season. He has 215 runs in nine innings with a couple of fifties.
Top all-rounder picks:
Cameron Green has failed to get going this season apart from one knock of 79 runs. He has 196 runs in eight matches and will be a key batter for KKR as he can take the spinners to the cleaners as well. Green will bowl 2-3 overs too.
Sunil Narine has seven wickets so far at an economy of 6.66. He can bowl in any phase of the innings and will be a key bowler for his team against SRH’s left-hand heavy top order. He is handy with the bat as well.
Key bowler picks:
Varun Chakaravarthy has seven wickets in the last three matches. He’s starting to pick up wickets consistently after his shaky start to the tournament. Varun is a proven match-winner for KKR, and his four overs will be very crucial.
Eshan Malinga has 15 wickets to his name in nine matches so far. 12 of these 15 wickets have come in the last five matches. SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Malinga a 57.90% chance of taking 2+ wickets.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Pat Cummins.
Sakib Hussain.
Ajinkya Rahane.
Kartik Tyagi.
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 31 matches; KKR 20 and SRH 11.
Ishan Kishan vs. Vaibhav Arora (T20s): 20 runs and 3 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
Travis Head vs. Vaibhav Arora (T20s): 49 runs and 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
Abhishek Sharma vs. Vaibhav Arora (T20s): 19 runs and 1 dismissal in 27 deliveries.
Ishan Kishan vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 55 runs and 2 dismissals in 39 deliveries.
Heinrich Klaasen vs. Matheesha Pathirana (T20s): 23 runs and 3 dismissals in 14 deliveries.
Ishan Kishan vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 55 runs and 2 dismissals in 39 deliveries.
IPL 2026 45th Match: SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 45th Match – SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 45th Match – SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
IPL 2026 45th Match: SRH vs KKR Match Prediction: Who will win?
Sunrisers are looking superior to KKR on all fronts. They have an in-form batting unit, good batting depth, and their bowlers are in decent form as well. KKR will have to be at their best with the bat and their bowlers being disciplined if they are to win this match. Based on current form and depth in their squads, SRH will start as the favorites.
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet for the second time in IPL 2026. CSK won the first encounter by a huge margin of 103 runs at the Wankhede Stadium and host MI for this crucial encounter.
CSK are seventh in the points table with three wins in eight matches. They lost their last game against the Gujarat Titans by eight wickets. Batting is still an issue for the Super Kings, as they remain inconsistent. Sanju Samson is the only in-form batter, and the batting looks in all sorts when he fails.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 74* runs in the last game, which will be a confidence booster despite his slow start. The likes of Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, and Shivam Dube – plus the bowlers – must take responsibility if CSK are to keep their playoff hopes alive.
On the other hand, things are going from bad to worse for MI. They are ninth in the table with only two wins in nine matches. They lost their last match against SRH by six wickets even after scoring 243 runs. Ryan Rickleton (123* runs) and Will Jacks (46 runs) provided a good start, but their main concern – bowling – was exposed once again.
Bowling-wise, none of the bowlers except for Allah Ghazanfar have shown much promise. They’ve leaked runs and have failed to pick up wickets, with Jasprit Bumrah’s average of 132 a huge issue. Defeat here will all but rule them out of playoff contention.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI
Ground
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Saturday May 2, 2026
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI Probable Playing XIIs
There are talks that MS Dhoni will play this match, but it looks very unlikely.
Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Urvil Patel, 4. Sarfaraz Khan, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Kartik Sharma, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Anshul Kamboj
Impact Sub: Mukesh Choudhary
Rohit’s availability for this match is not confirmed. MI may bring in Sherfane Rutherford for Trent Boult in this match.
Mumbai Indians: 1. Will Jacks 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Naman Dhir, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya (c), 7. Robin Minz, 8. Allah Ghazanfar, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Ashwani Kumar
Impact Sub: Shardul Thakur
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch at Chepauk is expected to be a good one for batting in this match despite being on the little slower side in the last game, especially in the first inning. But it was a day game, and it is expected to be better during the night match. The wicket got easier to bat on in the second innings in the last match played here.
The average first innings score here this season has been 204 runs. Teams are expected to prefer chasing but batting first won’t be a bad option either.
It will be 31 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Humidity will be around 70-80% during game time, so dew is expected to play a role.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:
Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant century in the last match. He is looking very positive at the crease and will be a key batter for his team at the top. He will have to be cautious against the likes of Akeal Hosein and Mukesh Choudhary.
Urvil Patel should play this match. He’s ultra-aggressive in his approach and looks to take on the bowling from the word go. He can create panic amongst the MI bowlers if he gets going. Urvil will be a top differential pick.
Sanju Samson scored a brilliant century in the last meeting against MI. He has 304 runs in eight matches this season, averaging 50.66 with two centuries at a strike rate of 169.83. Samson has one of the highest probabilities to make a 30+ score in this match, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Key batter picks:
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 74* runs in the last match and took his side to a respectable total. He looked quite fluent towards the latter half of his innings. He has a good record against MI as well as Jasprit Bumrah. Gaikwad has a 47.62% probability of making a 30+ score today, as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Dewald Brevis has been far from his best this season, and that’s a big reason for CSK’s poor performance. However, he scored 21 off 11 in the last match against MI. Brevis is a key batter for CSK in the middle overs, and he can wreak havoc on his day.
Top all-rounder picks:
Jamie Overton is another asset for Super Kings. He is bowling well in the middle overs with his pace and bounce, and he can tonk the ball down the order. Overton has 136 runs and nine wickets in seven matches this season.
Will Jacks will open the innings and may bowl an over or two if required. He looked in excellent touch in the last game against SRH (46 off 22). Jacks should enjoy the batting conditions at Chepauk, and you can’t miss out on him for this match.
Key bowler picks:
Noor Ahmad has nine wickets in six matches against MI. He has been a little inconsistent this season, but he, alongside Akeal Hosein, broke MI’s back in the last match against them. Noor has a 37.13% chance of taking 2+ wickets, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Akeal Hosein picked up four wickets in the last game against MI and turned the match in CSK’s favour. He’s bowling well and will bowl the crucial overs for CSK in this match.
Anshul Kamboj has 14 wickets in eight games this season at an economy of 8.56, and his bowling strike rate is 11.80. Kamboj has been the best bowler for CSK and will bowl in the powerplay, middle overs and then in the death overs as well. You can try him as captain in a couple of teams.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Jasprit Bumrah
Hardik Pandya
Shivam Dube
Spencer Johnson (if plays)
Sarfaraz Khan
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 40 matches, MI 21, and CSK 19. CSK has won 7 of the last 10 games.
Sanju Samson vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 84 runs, 2 dismissals in 71 deliveries.
Suryakuamr Yadav vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 64 runs, 2 dismissals in 49 deliveries.
Shivam Dube vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 23 runs, 3 dismissals in 35 deliveries.
Sherfane Rutherford vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 40 runs, 3 dismissals in 29 deliveries.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 34 runs, 3 dismissals in 31 deliveries.
Sanju Samson vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 32 runs, 3 dismissals in 27 deliveries.
Will Jacks vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 29 runs, 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams are struggling, but Mumbai’s bowling is looking abysmal at the moment, and this gives CSK the upper hand in this match. CSK will have to perform with the bat if they are to win while MI will have to be spot on with their bowling. It promises to be a thriller of a contest.
Chennai Super Kings to win.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet in the 43rd match of IPL 2026. The game will be played on 1st May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
RR are fourth in the table with six wins and three defeats, while DC are seventh with three wins in eight matches.
RR defeated the Punjab Kings by six wickets in their last game. It was a confidence-boosting win as the middle order played a key role alongside the openers. Donovan Ferreira (52* runs) and Shubham Dubey (31* runs) saw their side over the line after a strong start from Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 runs) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (43 runs). Riyan Parag also showed some glimpses of form.
Jofra Archer is breathing fire with the new ball, making the batters. Nandre Burger has been very expensive in the last few games, but his ceiling is high. Brijesh Sharma has shown glimpses, while Yash Raj Punja showed a lot of promise against a hard-hitting PBKS lineup. The Royals will need the bowling unit and the likes of skipper Riyan Parag to step up if they are to continue winning.
Meanwhile, the DC got bowled out for just 75 runs in their last game against RCB in what was a huge dent to their playoff chances. KL Rahul has been in good form while Nitish Rana has scored runs, but there is a lack of consistency elsehwere. Also, the bowling has been ineffective, with more needed from Kuldeep Yadav and T Natarajan in particular.
Mitchell Starc is available for this match, and it will be a big boost for the Capitals, who desperately need a lift. They’ll have to play as a team if they are to keep their playoffs chances alive.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC
Ground
Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Friday May 1, 2026
IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC Probable Playing XIIs
The Royals are expected to be unchanged but Adam Milne may replace Nandre Burger.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather
SRH chased down 228 runs quite easily in the only game played at Jaipur this season. The ball was coming onto the bat nicely, allowing the batters to play their shots with confidence.
However, there was movement and bounce on offer with the new ball, and the cutters were gripping for the pacers. A high-scoring wicket is expected for this game. Teams will prefer chasing.
It will be a very hot day with the temperature being around 37 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. Humidity will be around 25-30%, so dew may not prove to be a factor.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs DC: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Dhurv Jurel has been a little hot and cold after his great start to the tournament. He has 248 runs at an average of 31 and has struck at 153.08, including three fifties to his name. Jurel will be a top fantasy pick, as, except for Mitchell Starc, no other DC bowler seems to trouble him.
KL Rahul has 358 runs, including a century and a couple of fifties in this IPL. He’ll look to bat positively in the powerplay, but he’ll have to be cautious against Jofra Archer. Rahul is the best batter for the Capitals and will be a good C/VC choice.
Key batter picks:
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 51 runs in the last match – his third fifty of this season. It’s a good sign for the Royals going forward. Jaiswal’s amongst the best openers in the league and will be a top C/VC option as well.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has a strike rate of 238.09 for his 400 runs in nine matches at an average of 44.44. SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Sooryavanshi a 66.67% chance of making a 30+ score today – the highest probability of any player (KL Rahul is next with 49.65%, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal at 49.33%).
Top all-rounder picks:
Axar Patel will be a key with the ball in this game, as RR has three right-hand batters, and his batting will be useful against their wrist spinners and Ravindra Jadeja. He hasn’t bee at his best this season, but he’s a quality player, and you should back him for this match.
Donovan Ferreira has two fifties for his 182 runs in IPL 2026. He can bowl off-spin if needed and is a gun in the field. Ferreira is a key batter for the Royals at number 5, and he’s looking in great touch as well.
Key bowler picks:
Jofra Archer has 14 wickets in nine games so far, nine of which have come in the powerplay. Archer will be a good C/VC pick too considering Delhi’s struggles at the top except for KL Rahul. He has a 37.41% probability of taking 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Mitchell Starc will be available for this game. His battle against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be the most exciting part of this match. Starc can swing the new ball and pick up wickets in clusters upfront. He will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Kyle Jamieson was a little expensive in the last game, but he picked up a wicket and scored some runs with the bat as well. He will play a key role for the Capitals alongside Starc, bowling with the new ball. You should back in in your fantasy teams.
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Nitish Rana.
Tristan Stubbs.
David Miller.
Brijesh Sharma (bowl first).
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 30 matches, RR 15, and DC 15.
Nitish Rana vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 9 runs, 2 dismissals in 13 deliveries.
KL Rahul vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 90 runs, 1 dismissal in 61 deliveries.
David Miller vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 9 runs, 1 dismissal in 15 deliveries.
Riyan Parag vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 36 runs, 2 dismissals in 39 deliveries.
IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 43rd Match: RR vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?
Delhi Capitals have struggled, especially with their bowling. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have an in-form top order, and their middle order won the game in the last match.
Apart from Archer, their bowling also looks shaky with only one or two others chipping in consistently. Overall, though, they have the upper hand over DC.
Rajasthan Royals to win.
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Gujarat Titans (GT) will challenge the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 42nd game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Bengaluru, will host this game on 30th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB defeated GT by five wickets in their first meeting this season.
GT Titans defeated CSK in their last game by eight wickets in a much-needed win. Gujarat is very much reliant on their top four for the bulk of the scoring, but Jason Holder’s addition to the squad has given them more balance. They really need the duo of Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia to start performing going forward
Kagiso Rabada has bowled brilliantly in the last few games, while Mohammed Siraj has been in good form as well. Arshad Khan was impressive in his first game this season. Rashid Khan’s form will be of a little concern, and now is a great time to deliver.
RCB, meanwhile, have been in terrific form this season. They are second in the table with six wins in eight games, and they have the best net run rate (1.919).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazelwood blew DC away in an incredible powerplay burst. If the support bowlers can deliver more for RCB, they become even more dangerous.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB
Ground
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Thursday April 30, 2026
IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB Probable Playing XIIs
RCB is expected to be unchanged from the last game, but Phil Salt will replace Jacob Bethell if he’s fit.
GT is expected to be unchanged as well, but they may look to bring in Prasidh Krishna for Manav Suthar in this game.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar
Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna/Rahul Tewatia
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Jacob Bethell, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam Dar, 11. Josh Hazlewood
Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
There has been good assistance for the pacers with the new ball at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season, especially in the first innings. After that, it gets better for batting as the game progresses. There is little help for the spinners as well. The average first innings score here is 186 runs this season. Teams are expected to chase if they win the toss.
It will be 36 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Dew can be a factor in the latter half of the game.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs RCB: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks: .
Jos Buttler scored 25 runs in the last game against RCB. He has a total of 614 runs in 18 games at an average of 47.20 and a strike rate of 154.30 with 3 fifties and a couple of hundreds against RCB. Buttler will be a must in your fantasy teams and an excellent C/VC choice.
Key batter picks:
Virat Kohli scored 81 runs in the last game against GT. He has 4 fifties and a century in 7 matches against GT, and he averages 86.30 at a strike rate of 149.50 for his 432 runs against them. Kohli has been in sublime form this season, and he’ll be a great C/VC option.
Rajat Patidar is due a big knock for his team, and this might be the game where he gets going. Patidar is excellent against the spinners, and he will be a key batter for his side in the middle overs. You can try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Shubman Gill averages only 29.20 against RCB after 15 matches. He has scored 350 runs, including a century. Gill has failed to convert his starts into big scores in the last few matches, but he’s a class batter and can score big in this match. He is a popular C/VC choice as well.
Sai Sudharsan scored a century in the last match against RCB. His last two scores are 89* and 100. He’s playing risk-free cricket and is known for scoring big on his day. Sudharshan will be a very safe C/VC choice.
Devdutt Padikkal has been a key batter for RCB at number 3. He’s been super aggressive and starts attacking from the first ball. He has 242 runs in 7 innings this season at a strike rate of 192.06 with three fifties to his name. He scored 55 off just 27 in the last game against Gujarat.
Top all-rounder picks:
Jason Holder will bowl his full quota, and he is expected to bat at 5 or 6 for the Titans. He scored 23* off just 10 and picked up a wicket in the last match against RCB.
Key bowler picks:
Kagiso Rabada has 18 wickets in 9 matches against RCB. He was expensive in the last game against RCB (0/45) but he’s picked up 9 wickets in the last 4 matches on this ground. He will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Josh Hazlewood picked up 4 wickets in the last match. He is bowling superbly with the new ball and picking up wickets consistently. Hazlewood will enjoy the conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium and he’s someone you can’t miss out on.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 14 wickets this season and he’s second in the purple cap race. He has picked up 10 wickets in the last four matches and has been a key bowler for his team alongside Josh Hazlewood. Bhuvi can trouble GT’s top 3 in this match.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Prasidh Krishna (if plays)
Mohammed Siraj
Tim David
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 7 matches; RCB 4 and GT 3.
Virat Kohli vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 58 runs, 3 dismissals in 43 deliveries.
Virat Kohli vs. Prasidh Krishna (T20s): 69 runs, 3 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
Devdutt Padikkal vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 27 runs, 3 dismissals in 21 deliveries.
Shubman Gill vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 67 runs, 4 dismissals in 65 deliveries.
Jos Buttler vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 68 runs, 2 dismissals in 61 deliveries.
Sai Sudharsan vs. Josh Hazlewood (T20s): 28 runs, 2 dismissals in 21 deliveries.
IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 42nd Match: GT vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favourites to win this game. They have good depth and quality on their side, especially with Devdutt Padikkal’s excellent form. One area they might lack is the support they need for Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans will have to be on their toes, especially with the bat in this game.
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Wankhede Stadium will host the crucial 41st match of IPL 2026 between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
MI, who sit ninth in the table, have struggled. The time is now to regroup and start performing before it’s too late. They lost their last game against CSK by a huge margin of 103 runs. The opening slot alongside Quinton de Kock has been a big issue, especially in Rohit’s absence. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya have also lacked consistency.
In contrast, SRH are on a roll. They have won their past four matches, and the arrival of Pat Cummins yielded immediate impact. Also, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Nitish Kumar Reddy have been excellent with the bat, while Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, and Shivang Kumar have proved doubters wrong about SRH’s bowling depth.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 41st Match: MI vs SRH
Ground
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Wednesday April 29, 2026
IPL 2026 41st Match: MI vs SRH Probable Playing XIIs
There’s no update about Rohit Sharma, but if fit, he will open the innings. Will Jacks is also expected to play this game.
The last game played here saw the wicket slow down quite a bit in the second innings. But despite that, the average first innings score here this season has been 215 runs.
It’s expected to be quite humid in Mumbai (79%), and dew will be a factor as a result. Expect a high-scoring game. Teams will prefer chasing.
It will be 29 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for MI vs SRH: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Quinton de Kock has 132 runs in three games, but 112 of them came in one game only. After his century in the first game, he has struggled to get going. QdK will fancy his chances against SRH in this game, but he’ll have to be wary of Pat Cummins and Sakib Hussain early on in the innings.
Heinrich Klaasen has been in good form this season (349 runs, 3 fifties in 8 games), and he has an excellent record against the Mumbai Indians: 244 runs in 7 games at an average of 40.70 and strike rate of 174.30, including 2 half-centuries. Klaasen will be a top C/VC option, especially while batting first.
Ishan Kishan has312 runs in eight matches at an average of 39 and strike rate of nearly 200 (198.72). Kishan has three fifties to his name in IPL 2026. He’s been batting very aggressively and will be a top fantasy pick and a good C/VC option as well.
Key batter picks:
Abhishek Sharma is another explosive batter from SRH in fantasy cricket. He’ll look to attack from the first ball and has been in top form in IPL 2026. He has 380 runs in eight matches, including a century and three fifties. He is averaging 54.28 at a strike rate of 212.29. Abhishek will fancy his chances against MI’s struggling bowling unit. He will be a top C/VC choice.
Suryakumar Yadav has struggled in IPL 2026. His strike rate this season is 142.72 for his 157 runs in seven games. But, SKY will be a key player for his team and can win games on his day. You should back him in fantasy cricket for this game.
Travis Head has struggled to get going this season. He has 186 runs in eight games with a highest score of 46 and a strike rate of 143.07. Head will be in for a big score in this game if he can get off to a good start. Try him as captain in some of your teams.
Top all-rounder picks:
Will Jacks is expected to play this game. He will bowl in the powerplay against SRH’s left-hand top three. He picked up two wickets in the last game against SRH (2025). Jacks was in terrific form in the last ICC T20 World Cup and will be a must in your fantasy teams. He could open the innings as well if Rohit continues to miss out.
Key bowler picks:
Pat Cummins has 18 wickets in 13 matches against the Mumbai Indians. He will hit the deck hard and can trouble the MI batters with his pace and bounce. Cummins bowled well in the last game against the Royals.
Allah Ghazanfar will be a key bowler against Sunrisers’ batting unit, especially their top order. He has eight wickets in five matches this season at an economy of 8.61 at a bowling strike rate of 12.60.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Jasprit Bumrah.
Tilak Varma.
Hardik Pandya.
Praful Hinge.
Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 25 matches, MI 15, and SRH 10.
Mumbai Indians have won four of the last five games.
Abhishek Sharma vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 17 runs, 2 dismissals in 23 deliveries.
Suryakumar Yadav vs. Pat Cummins (T20s): 49 runs, 3 dismissals in 44 deliveries.
Heinrich Klaasen vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 41 runs, 2 dismissals in 23 deliveries.
Travis Head vs. Will Jacks (T20s): 29 runs, 2 dismissals in 19 deliveries.
Abhishek Sharma vs. Hardik Pandya (T20s): 9 runs, 2 dismissals in 10 deliveries.
Rohit Sharma vs. Pat Cummins (T20s): 101 runs, 5 dismissals in 67 deliveries.
IPL 2026 41st Match: MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 41st Match: MI vs SRH Match Prediction: Who will win?
MI can surprise SRH in this game. They have the resources to win, and don’t be surprised if the Mumbai Indians get the better of SRH in this game.
Sunrisers’ middle order is yet to be tested properly, and they may get in trouble if the top three are sent back quickly.
Mumbai Indians to win.
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Since the start of 2023, 200+ totals are up by more than 200% compared to the previous four seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Six-hitting has reached new levels, with batters – who are becoming more skilled by the day – launching even good deliveries into the crowd.
The IPL has been blessed with many outstanding cricketers since its first season in 2008. Here is a look at the top five six-hitters by players in a single IPL season.
Which player hit the most sixes in a single IPL season?
Player
Number of sixes
Team
Year
Chris Gayle
59
RCB
2012
Andre Russell
52
KKR
2019
Chris Gayle
51
RCB
2013
Jos Buttler
45
RR
2022
Chris Gayle
44
RCB
2011
The great Chris Gayle features three times in the top five as of April 2026. The West Indian hit a total of 154 sixes between 2011 and 2013. 17 came in one innings during his memorable 175* off 66 balls against Pune Warriors on April 23, 2013.
Andre Russell (52 in 2019) and Jos Buttler (45 in 2022) are also in the top five. The question now, however, is how long until an Indian player breaks into the top five? On current form, it won’t be too long.
Wonder boy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has already smashed 37 sixes in nine matches in IPL 2026. The 15-year-old needs just eight more to break into the top five. Also, at his current rate of 4.11 per match, he will sit just two sixes behind Gayle’s record at 59 by the end of the regular season.
