There have been talks about a new T20 tournament, the Africa Cup. Big teams from the African continent are expected to feature in this tournament, with hope of a 2027 start.
According to Cricket Financial Journal, the tournament was discussed in the ICC’s Africa Regional Conference held in Namibia. The aim is to host a tournament with Africa’s six best teams, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
The other three teams will be determined through the qualifiers, and the tournament is expected to be held every two years.
Tri-series with South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia to soft launch Africa Cup T20
The concept is inspired by the Asia Cup and how it has helped the boards involved financially, especially for sides like Oman and the UAE. A similar Africa Cup T20 was played back in 2022-2024, but only associate teams participated, and it was stopped due to financial and sponsorship issues.
This year, a tri-series between Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe will be played to soft-launch the Africa Cup T20 concept. From next year, three more teams will be added to the tournament. This tri-series, however, may become an annual occurrence.
This Africa Cup concept is a part of the plan to commercialise cricket in Africa, especially after the Afro-Asia Cup talks didn’t reach any fruitful conclusion. Africa is considered to have excellent growth potential for cricket, with passionate scenes after Namibia stunned South Africa last year an example.
In 2022, journalist Tristan Lavalette had reported about the Afro-Asia Cup where Asian teams made a combined XI against the African teams for a series. It was quite popular back in the day, but now with the franchise leagues and a packed cricket calendar, it has taken a back seat.
Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 14th match of IPL 2026. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host this game on 8th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. Delhi Capitals are 4th on the points table, and GT is 9th.
DC have won both games so far. Sameer Rizvi has been their best batter, and his form is a big positive. KL Rahul has been dismissed in the first over of the innings in both matches, but the fact they’ve still prevailed is a plus. Also, Pathum Nissanka showed some promise in the last game. The Capitals will expect more consistency from their middle order going ahead in the tournament.
Mukesh Kumar and Lungi Ngidi will be their lead pacers, while T. Natarajan has also bowled well in the first two games. Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Vipraj Nigam have been in good form as the spinners.
GT, on the other hand, have lost their first two games of the season. They lost a tight game against the Royals by six runs and will be itching to open their account in this match. Shubman Gill is expected to be fit and Sai Sudharsan (73 runs) did well in the last game.
Jos Buttler has looked in good touch but has failed to score big. The middle order is a concern for the Titans, as Glenn Phillips and Washington Sundar have failed to get going with the bat.
Prasidh Krishna has bowled well while more is needed from the experienced Mohammed Siraj. Kagiso Rabada and Ashok Sharma have been decent in the two games. Rashid Khan has looked far from his best, but he’s a quality player, and GT will back him to do well.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Ashok Sharma
Impact Sub: Prasidh Krishna
Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch will be an excellent one for batting. The dimensions are also on the smaller side, so expect the batters to enjoy their time at the crease like they do in almost every other venue. There was some movement for the pacers with the new ball.
It will be partly sunny in Delhi during the match day, and the weather will clear when the game starts. There are no chances of rain during the game time. The temperature will be around 18-19 degrees Celsius.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs GT: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:
KL Rahul has failed in the first two games, but he’s a quality player and the best batter for his team. Rahul will be itching to do well in this match. He will be an ideal C/VC pick as well.
Jos Buttler looked in great touch in the last game, where he scored 5 fours for his 26 runs. He is a key batter for GT at number 3 and can score big once he gets going. Buttler is another excellent C/VC choice.
Key batter picks:
Sai Sudharsan scored 73 runs in the last game and made sure Gujarat was in the chase. He’s super consistent and just scores runs for fun. Sudharsan is a good player of spin as well and will be a safe C/VC option for this game.
Shubman Gill looked in sublime form in the first game that GT played. He missed the last game but is expected to be available for this match. Gill is one of the best batters in the IPL and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Sameer Rizvi scored 70 runs in the first and 90 runs in the last match. He’s batting beautifully at number 4 for the Capitals and has attacked the bowlers very smartly. He plays all around the ground and likes to attack the bowling.
Top all-rounder picks:
Axar Patel will bowl his full quota and is expected to bat at number 5 for the Capitals. He is a clever bowler and is capable with the bat too. A big performance is due from the Delhi skipper and it might be in this game.
Key bowler picks:
Kuldeep Yadav can trouble Gujarat’s middle order and will be a must in your fantasy teams. He’s bowling well and can pick up wickets in clusters on his day.
Lungi Ngidi has been in terrific form in recent times. His variations have been working superbly for him, and he’ll be a key bowler for DC, especially in the middle and death overs.
Prasidh Krishna will be another top fantasy pick. He hits the deck hard and has been in good rhythm in the first two games. Krishna can bowl in any phase of the innings and will be Gujarat’s lead pacer.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Rashid Khan
Kagiso Rabada
Mohammed Siraj
T Natarajan
Tristan Stubbs
David Miller
Other Matchups and Facts
The Gujarat Titans have won 4 of the 7 games against DC.
KL Rahul vs Rashid Khan (T20s): 59 runs, 3 dismissals in 61 deliveries.
Jos Buttler vs Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 86 runs, 2 dismissals in 61 deliveries.
David Miller vs Rashid Khan (T20s): 90 runs, 4 dismissals in 76 deliveries.
IPL 2026 14th Match: DC vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 14th Match: DC vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win?
The Gujarat Titans are heavily dependent on their top 3 to do the bulk of the scoring, but their pacers have been in good form. If Glenn Phillips and Rashid Khan click, they will be a strong team to deal with. Delhi Capitals are struggling with the bat except for Sameer Rizvi. Tristan Stubbs and David Miller have looked good, but KL Rahul’s form will be a big concern for them.
But despite all this, Delhi Capitals have quality in their batting depth, and the bowlers are also bowling well.
Delhi Capitals should win this game.
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It is another eventful day in Bangladesh Cricket. The current board of directors has been dissolved by the Bangladesh government and former captain Tamim Iqbal has been appointed as the new BCB president.
There were allegations of irregularities during the elections back in October 2025 on the board of directors led by Aminul Islam, whom Tamim replaced. The National Sports Council (NSC) had formed a 5-member investigation committee that investigated the whole case.
The NSC director, Mohammed Aminul Aeshan, said, “The NSC reviewed the report of the investigation committee, following which it has come to the conclusion that there were significant weaknesses and irregularities in the election process for the formation of the current BCB board of directors.”
He continued, “In that context, the NSC has already emailed the ICC about the decision to dissolve this committee. At the same time, the formation of an 11-member ad hoc committee has also been announced. The ad hoc committee will be obliged to present an elected committee within the next three months. At the same time, it will be empowered like an elected committee to manage the normal activities of cricket for the same period.”
Tamim Iqbal to take the reigns: Former BCB President denies all allegations, calls ICC to look into the matter
Meanwhile, former BCB president Aminul Islam has called the dissolving of the board of directors and appointment of the Ad-hoc committee a ‘constitutional coup.’
According to cricbuzz, he said, “The purported dissolution of the elected Board of Directors and the imposition of an “Ad-hoc Committee” led by Mr. Tamim Iqbal is a constitutional coup. This action is illegal, ultra vires the BCB Constitution, and a direct violation of the ICC’s rules on government interference.”
As per ESPNcricinfo, the NSC has no power to dissolve an elected body except under extreme circumstances defined in the NSC Ordinance, none of which exist here.
The “Ad-hoc Committee” is a sham entity. We do not recognize its authority, and we call upon the ICC to immediately look into this matter to not allow this illegal body to function,” Aminul further added.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) invested a total sum of INR 28.40 crores in the last IPL auction for 19-year-old Kartik Sharma and 20-year-old Prashant Veer. Both uncapped players were picked for 14.20 crores each.
Fans were excited to see both the players in action during IPL 2026 and many experts rated them very highly. Kartik Sharma is known for his brute hitting, while Prashant Veer was labeled as Ravindra Jadeja’s replacement at CSK.
But IPL 2026 hasn’t started well for CSK, as they lost their first three games in a row. Their top order isn’t clicking, and the bowlers have been very expensive.
Kartik Sharma has scored 25 runs in three innings with a highest score of 21 and only two sixes so far. Prashant Veer played well for his 43 runs in the last game against RCB, but he’s yet to bowl in the tournament.
‘Don’t trust these two [Sharma, Veer] playing proper shots and scoring runs’: S Badrinath
Amidst all this, former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath has shared his thoughts about CSK picking the two young players for a hefty price in the auction.
On his YouTube channel, Cric it with Badri, he said, “I don’t know who gave CSK the suggestion to pick these two (Veer & Kartik). I will be surprised if they score runs. Even if they do, it’ll be only through a fluke. I don’t trust these two playing proper shots and scoring runs. I think they are tremendously overpriced.”
This has created a buzz on social media as Badrinath’s comments seem too harsh to the fans, especially considering the fact that both players are quite young. Fans also went on to criticise the former CSK player for his comments on the two young players.
CSK’s at the bottom of the table with three defeats, and they’ll have to turn things around quickly before it’s too late for them in IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 13th match of IPL 2026. It promises to be a blockbuster at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium. RR has won both their games, while MI has won one and lost one.
RR held their nerve in the last game against the Gujarat Titans and eventually won the game by six runs. Dhruv Jurel (75 runs), Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 runs), and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 runs) were amongst the runs. Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer, assisted by Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira, complete a solid batting unit for the Royals.
Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been brilliant while Sandeep Sharma has also bowled well. Tushar Deshpande saw their side over the line in the last game, while Ravi Bishnoi also picked up four wickets. Overall, Rajasthan’s looking very balanced as a team.
On the other hand,MI lost their last game against the Delhi Capitals by six wickets. Their batters, except Suryakumar Yadav (51 runs) and Rohit Sharma (35 runs), failed to get going. They also missed the services of Hardik Pandya.
Despite this, MI has strong depth in their squad with match-winners and proven performers. Tilak Varma has failed to get going in the first two games, and it’ll be a different picture altogether once he clicks.
Bowling-wise, Corbin Bosch came in for Trent Boult to cover up for the batting as Hardik was unavailable. But the outcome wasn’t as they would have expected. Batting is not a concern on paper, but Mumbai needs consistency from their bowling group, especially from the other pacers except Jasprit Bumrah.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Guwahati Pitch Report and Weather
We saw the pitch at Guwahati assisting the pacers in the first game between RR and CSK. The ball was moving around quite a bit, making it very difficult for the batters.
Later, the batters could play their shots. It was mainly because the wicket was under covers for a long time. The weather conditions will likely be similar for this game, so expect similar help for the pacers in this game too.
Scores in the range of 160-180 are expected, and teams will prefer chasing.
Scattered thunderstorms are predicted before the game in Guwahati, and it will be cloudy at the start of the game. The temperature will be around 20-21 degrees Celsius at the start of the game.
Insights that could shape how the KKR vs PBKS match could transpire
Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AIdata.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has a great record against MI. The opener has a 50% probability of making a 30+ score in this match.
Tilak Varma (49.15%), Ryan Rickelton (44.29%) and Suryakumar Yadav are likeliest to make a 30+ score for MI.
Tushar Deshpande is the likeliest to take 2+ wickets (38.30%). Jasprit Bumrah (37.41%) and Jofra Archer (36.36%) and Nandre Burger (34.88%) are close behind.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:
Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant 81 runs in the first game but was dismissed cheaply in the last one. Despite that, he will be a must in your fantasy teams as he scores big when on song.
Dhruv Jurel is batting at 3 and has looked in good touch. He scored crucial 75 runs in the last game. Jurel has batted positively and will be a good C/VC option as well.
Key batter picks:
Rohit Sharma has been in top form in the first two games. He is looking pretty confident and a big knock feels around the corner for him. Try him as C/VC, despite his poor overall record against RR (467 runs, avg. 18.7, SR 128.3).
Suryakumar Yadav scored 51 runs in the last game. Also, he has an outstanding record against RR (472 runs, avg. 47.2, SR 151.8). SKY will be an obvious C/VC option.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may face some challenges against MI’s pace attack, especially Jasprit Bumrah. However, any time at the crease and he can make an impact. He’ll be a good differential C/VC pick.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a fifty in the last game. He’s looked composed and will be a key batter for the Royals up top. Jaiswal is another excellent C/VC pick, especially considering he’s made two hundreds against MI.
Top all-rounder picks:
Hardik Pandya is expected to return and is a key contributor with bat and ball. He has an outstanding batting record against RR with 506 runs at an average of 72.3 and strike rate of 173.3. He’s also taken 12 wickets at a strike rate of 14.8.
Key bowler picks:
Jasprit Bumrah is a must in your fantasy teams despite going wicketless in the first two matches. Against RR, Bumrah has taken 19 wickets at an average of 19.4 and strike rate of 18.3.
Jofra Archer will lead the Royals’ pace unit. He’ll bowl fast and hit the deck hard. He can trouble MI’s middle order. Overall, Archer has 12 wickets against MI at an average of 17.2 and strike rate of 14.
Nandre Burger has been superb in the first two matches. He is swinging the new ball and bowling at a very high pace. Burger will fancy his chances against MI’s top three.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team
Mitchell Santner
Tushar Deshpande
Trent Boult
Tilak Varma
Riyan Parag
Ravi Bishnoi
Other Matchups and Facts
Mumbai Indians have won 5 of the last 8 games against RR.
Shimron Hetmyer vs Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 9 runs, 4 dismissals in 15 deliveries.
Rohit Sharma vs Sandeep Sharma (T20s): 38 runs, 5 dismissals in 44 deliveries.
Rohit Sharma vs Ravi Bishnoi (T20s): 46 runs, 3 dismissals in 37 deliveries.
Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja (T20s): 74 runs, 4 dismissals in 76 deliveries.
Ryan Rickelton vs Nandre Burger (T20s): 71 runs, 1 dismissal in 36 deliveries.
IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 13th Match: RR vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams are in good form and have good depth in batting as well as bowling. RR’s bowling has been more consistent compared to the Mumbai Indians, and this is where they can pull the game away from MI.
Rajasthan Royals to win.
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The head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is one of the closest in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The two franchises have met 31 times, with MI holding a slight advantage with 16 wins to 14. One match was abandoned.
RR have won three of the past five matches between the tams. The Royals enjoyed a dominant period between 2015 and 2020, winning six consecutive matches. MI then won four in a row between 2020 and 2022.
Leading run-scorers (among current players)
Suryakumar Yadav is the leading runscorer among current players in the MI vs RR matchup.
Player
Innings
Runs
Average
Strike rate
50s/100s
Suryakumar Yadav
12
472
47.2
151.8
4/0
Rohit Sharma
25
467
18.7
128.3
2/0
Yashasvi Jaiswal
8
296
42.3
177.2
0/2
Leading wicket-takers (among current players)
Player
Innings
Wickets
Average
Econ. rate
Strike rate
Jasprit Bumrah
15
19
19.4
6.34
18.3
Jofra Archer
7
12
17.2
7.36
14
Trent Boult
9
12
22.1
8.24
16.1
MI vs RR clash shapes up as a classic in IPL 2026: Insights that could decide the game
MI and RR will meet on April 7 in Guwahati. RR have enjoyed an excellent start to the IPL 2026, winning their first two matches in impressive fashion. MI are considered one of the favourites for the title, and started their season with one win and one loss.
Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AIdata.
RR openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are both well placed to make a 20+ score. Jaiswal has a 64.29% probability of scoring at least 20. Sooryavanshi has a 63.23% probability.
Jasprit Bumrah has a 37.41% probability of taking 2+ wickets. Jofra Archer is close behind with a 36.36%chance.
If MI bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay and score 180, they have 71% chance of victory. The corresponding figure for RR is 52%.
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) mean business. The 2025 finalists have started the 2026 season in strong fashion, winning their first two games to set the tone.
First up, a Cooper Connolly-inspired knock got them over the line against Lucknow Super Giants, before a commanding run chase at Chennai sent a reminder of their batting depth.
Today, Shreyas Iyer’s team travel to Eden Gardens to face the winless Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ajinkya Rahane launched a passionate defence of his strike rate following their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but the focus must quickly switch to this vital game.
Defeat for KKR, even at this early stage, puts them behind the pack and leaves them with plenty of chasing to do. The form of spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy is cause for concern, especially with the rest of the attack struggling to maintain the flow of runs. If that continues, PBKS can rack up a big score.
SRH smashed 226/8 in the first match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. They hit 80+ in the powerplay, and batting conditions should be excellent once again.
In IPL 2025, spinners fared better than pacers on this ground. Left-arm orthodox and chinaman bowlers went for under eight an over. Legspinners conceded 8.50 per over. Pace went for over 10.50.
There is the chance of thunderstorms in the evening.
Insights that could shape how the KKR vs PBKS match could transpire
Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AIdata.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has a 45.83% chance of making a 30+ score. Priyansh Arya (43.75%), Shreyas Iyer (41.84%), Finn Allen (40.59%) and Ajinkya Rahane (40.41%) all have a >40% chance as well.
The in-form Yuzvendra Chahal has a 35.71% chance of taking 2+ wickets.
If KKR bat first lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 runs in the death overs and score 200, they have a 71% chance of victory. The corresponding figure for PBKS is 68%.
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Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs PBKS: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Finn Allen threatened to play a blinder against SRH, smashing 28 off seven balls. He hammered 100 off 33 balls on this ground in the T20 World Cup Semi-Final last month.
Prabhsimran Singh has scored 206 runs in six innings against KKR at a strike rate of 185.6. This includes two fifties. He has good numbers against Chakravarthy (14 balls, 25 runs, no wicket) and Narine (17 balls, 29 runs, no wicket).
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has struck consecutive fifties in IPL 2026. He has two fifties in seven IPL matches at Eden Gardens (7 inns, 209 runs, avg. 34.8, SR 157.1).
Key batter picks:
KKR have erred on the shorter side with the ball this season. This is bread and butter for Priyansh Arya. The opener won player of the match against CSK thanks to a superb 11-ball 39.
Shreyas Iyer has an average of 40.1 and strike rate of 149.8 in 16 innings against KKR.
There is plenty of debate on Ajinkya Rahane’s strike rate. But, he’s been a consistent runscorer in the IPL since the start of 2025: 14 inns, 465 runs, avg. 35.8, SR 148.1.
Top allrounder picks:
Marco Jansen will be key in different stages with the ball. Since the start of 2025, Ajinkya Rahane has been dismissed three times in 44 balls against left-arm seam (avg. 24.3, SR 165.9). Cameron Green has been dismissed twice in 28 balls against left-arm seam in all T20s (avg. 22, SR 157.1).
Cooper Connolly has enjoyed an excellent start to the season, accumulating 218 Dream11 points in two matches. He’s scored 57 runs off 36 balls against spin in IPL 2026 (no dismissal).
Key bowler picks:
Yuzvendra Chahal has started this IPL 2026 campaign superbly. The legspinner took 4/28 vs. KKR last season and has 33 wickets overall against them (avg. 20.8, SR 15.6).
Vijaykumar Vyshak has taken five wickets in two matches this season. His changes of pace can be effective at different stages of the innings.
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Arshdeep Singh has had a slow start to this campaign (0/42 and 0/41). He has a good record against Rahane (see below) and has 11 wickets at an average of 24.7 and strike rate of 17.3 against KKR.
Cameron Green looked promising against MI (18 off 10) before he was run out cheaply against SRH.
Varun Chakravarthy is not in good form. But, he has wickets against PBKS in recent years, with seven scalps since 2023 at an average of 22.6 and strike rate of 16.3.
Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets against SRH, with two coming in the middle overs and two at the death.
Other Stats and Important Matchups
Head-to-head: KKR 21, PBKS 13.
Shreyas Iyer’s IPL record at Eden Gardens: 13 inns, 289 runs, avg. 28.9, SR 129.6.
Arshdeep Singh vs. Ajinkya Rahane in the IPL: 21 balls, 25 runs, two wickets.
Vaibhav Arora vs. Prabhsimran Singh in the IPL: 24 balls, 39 runs, one wicket.
Yuzvendra Chahal vs. Ajinkya Rahane in the IPL: 52 balls, 62 runs, four wickets.
IPL 2026 12th Match: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 12th Match: KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?
Chasing team to win? Perhaps. However, PBKS are looking the better side and should win this match.
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It is the biggest game of the IPL – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK). M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, will host this blockbuster.
RCB won their first game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in style. Their bowlers did go for runs, but the batters kept their cool and made the score of 201 runs look way too easy. Virat Kohli (69* runs), Devdutt Padikkal (61 runs), and Rajat Patidar (31 runs) were exceptional with the bat.
Jacob Duffy (3/22) and Romario Shepherd (3/54) were the pick of the bowlers for RCB. Their team is looking excellent with quality depth in both departments. RCB will be eyeing their second win of the season against a struggling CSK side.
Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, have lost their first two games of this season. In the last game, they scored 209 runs, but the bowlers looked clueless, and they eventually lost the game. Ayush Mhatre (73 runs), Shivam Dube (45 runs), and Sarfaraz Khan (32 runs) showed excellent form with the bat.
However, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson must click for CSK before it’s too late. They also need consistency from youngster Kartik Sharma, whom they rate very highly.
CSK’s bowling feels non-existent at this point. They are unable to apply pressure during the powerplay, middle overs, or towards the end. Matt Henry has been very expensive while Anshul Kamboj and Khaleel Ahmed have been above average. Noor Ahmad’s poor form in the first two games is a big concern as he’s their main bet during the middle overs. CSK will be itching for those two points in this match as a third-straight loss spells trouble.
IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Probable Playing XIIs
RCB is expected to be unchanged.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Phil Salt, 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. Abhinandan Singh, 11. Suyash Sharma
Impact Sub: Jacob Duffy
Prashant Veer didn’t bowl in the last game; Jamie Overton may replace him for this game. CSK may look to sneak in Akeal Hosein in their XII for this game.
Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Kartik Sharma, 7. Jamie Overton, 8. Akeal Hosein/Prashant Veer, 9. Khaleel Ahmed 10. Matt Henry, 11. Noor Ahmad
Impact Sub: Anshul Kamboj
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather
There will be help for the pacers with the new ball, especially in the first innings. After that, the wicket will be a run-fest for the batters. Pacers will get good bounce with the spinners getting little to no help, but overall, the batters will dominate the game.
We saw SRH score 201 runs even after being 29 for 3 in the 5th over. The average first innings score here in the last edition was 170 runs. Chasing will be the way to go in this game.
It will be a slightly cloudy day in Bengaluru with no chance of rain. The weather will be clear with the temperature being around 27-28 degrees Celsius.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for RCB vs CSK: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Sanju Samson has been in horrible form in the last two games. He has failed to score even double digits. He’ll be a key batter for CSK at the top of the order and can handle Duffy’s new ball burst. Sanju, despite his current struggles, will be a top fantasy pick.
Phil Salt will look to attack from the first ball. Considering CSK’s bowling form, Salt can score big in this game if he gets going. His current form isn’t that great, but he will fancy his chances in this game.
Key batter picks:
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a top-class but out-of-form batter for CSK. He scored 28 runs in the last game, but it took him 22 deliveries, despite opening the innings. He’s nowhere close to his fluent best, but he’ll be eager to lead from the front in this game.
Sarfaraz Khan bullied the Punjab bowlers in the last game. He literally toyed with them while playing a couple of his shots. He plays all around the ground and can be the game-changer for CSK in the middle order.
Ayush Mhatre scored an excellent 73 in the last game. He had scored 93 runs when these two sides met last time at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Mhatre looked very positive against Punjab and will look to continue that in this game. He’ll be a top C/VC choice.
Rajat Patidar scored 31 off just 12 in the last game. He’s an excellent spin hitter, and CSK’s spinners have been below average in the two games so far. He’s another player who’ll be in for a good outing. You can back Patidar in your fantasy teams.
Virat Kohli scored 69* runs in the last match and saw his side over the line. Kohli looked at his best as he scored quickly and kept the pressure on the bowlers. Kohli will be the most popular C/VC choice.
Top all-rounder picks:
Shivam Dube scored 45* runs in the last game and helped his side score 200 runs. Dube is in top form as he now hits the pacers well alongside the spinners and can bowl an over or two if needed. Dube will be a top C/VC choice against RCB’s two spinners.
Key bowler picks:
Jacob Duffy picked up 3 wickets in the powerplay itself. He hits the deck hard, can extract some extra bounce, and will trouble the CSK batters, especially the middle order. Duffy will fancy his chances against the CSK openers.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Devdutt Padikkal
Kartik Sharma
Khaeel Ahmed
Noor Ahmed
Matt Henry
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 21 CSK, 13 RCB.
Last 4 games: 3 RCB, 1 CSK.
Ruturaj Gaikwad at the Chinnaswamy in the IPL: 3 and 0 runs in two games.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Khaleel Ahmed (T20s): 0 runs, 2 dismissals in 4 deliveries.
Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 120 runs, 4 dismissals in 95 deliveries.
IPL 2026 11th Match: RCB vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today
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CSK have two big concerns: their bowling and the form of their two best batters in Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad. They’ll have to fix these two quickly.
RCB, on other hand, have in-form batters and bowlers with great depth in their squad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru should win this match.
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Gujarat Titans (GT) will be challenged by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 9th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 4th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Gujarat Titans lost their first game of this season by three wickets against the Punjab Kings thanks to an excellent knock from Cooper Connolly. They are 7th in the points table, and this will be their second match of the season.
GT’s overdependency on their top 3 to do the bulk of the scoring is a big issue. The likes of Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, and Shahrukh Khan will have to take responsibility if the Titans are to do well this season.
Prasidh Krishna (3/29) was the pick of the bowlers in the first game. Mohammed Siraj looked in good rhythm, while Kagiso Rabada and Ashok Sharma were a tad expensive. GT will have to play as a unit to give themselves any chance of qualifying for the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are 2nd in the table with a dominating 8-wicket win over the Chennai Super Kings. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger dominated the CSK batters from the start before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took charge with a 15-ball fifty while chasing down 127 runs.
RR looked pretty balanced on paper with good depth in their squad. The likes of Donovan Ferreira will add more depth and value to the squad alongside the likes of Riyan Parag, Dhurv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, and the young explosive opening pair.
Bowling-wise too, they have the pace duo of Archer and Burger complemented by Sandeep Sharma, with Ravindra Jadeja and Ravi Bishnoi forming the spin department for them. Youngster Brijesh Sharma also impressed on his debut. Overall, RR are looking pretty solid as a team this season.
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
Ahmedabad is a very high-scoring venue. The average first innings score last season was 215 runs. There will be some help for the pacers with the new ball, especially in the second innings, and the spinners will get little to no help off the deck.
Overall, the batters will enjoy their time at the crease, and they’ll be in for a big score if they settle in quickly. Chasing sides have won 55% of the T20s played here since 2022.
Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected in this game. The temperature will be around 30-31 degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs RR: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Jos Buttler will be a key batter for the Titans at number 3. He was in abysmal form coming into the IPL, but spent some time at the crease in the first game against Punjab. Buttler is amongst the best white-ball players in the world and will be a must-pick. He will be a top C/VC option as well.
Dhurv Jurel is expected to bat at 3 this season, and it increases his fantasy value. He can play shots all around the ground and is a good player of spin bowling as well. Jurel will bat positively and can score big in this game.
Key batter picks:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored his maiden IPL century in just 35 deliveries against the Gujarat Titans in the last edition. He is in exceptional form coming to this game, and he will fancy his chances of doing well in this game too. He’ll be an excellent captain choice.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is another top batter for RR to pick in fantasy cricket for this game. He’s also super aggressive and can turn the game on its head when he gets going. Jaiswal played a scratchy innings in the last game, but he spent time at the crease and would be a good fantasy pick.
Sai Sudharsan won the Orange Cap in IPL 2025. He scored runs in almost every game. He plays risk-free cricket and holds one end. He is good against both pace and spin. Sudharsan is one of the best batters for his team and someone you can bank on in fantasy cricket.
Shubman Gill looked pretty confident for his 39 runs against the Punjab Kings. He can take down any bowling unit on his day and is known for scoring big runs when he gets going. Gill is the best batter for his team and will be a top C/VC pick as well.
Top all-rounder picks:
Ravindra Jadeja will do the late-hitting duties and will lead RR’s spin attack. He picked up 2 wickets against CSK. Jadeja can trouble Gujarat’s middle order and will contribute with the bat and in the field too.
Riyan Parag will bat at 4 for the Royals. He is an excellent player against spin and we all know how capable he is with the bat.
Key bowler picks:
Prasidh Krishna picked up 3 wickets out of nowhere in the first game. He came in as the impact sub and got to business straightaway. He bowled well in the last edition, hitting the deck hard and using variations. Krishna can trouble the Royals’ middle order with his pace and bounce.
Jofra Archer set the tone for the Royals in the first game against CSK. He picked up 2 wickets for just 19 runs in his spell. Archer swung the new ball and bowled at an excellent pace, and he’s capable with the bat too. Try him as C/VC while bowling first.
Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team
Nandre Burger
Glenn Phillips
Rashid Khan
Mohammed Siraj
Brijesh Sharma
Other Matchups and Facts
Gujarat Titans have won 6 of the8 games played between the two teams.
Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer (T20s): 16 runs, 3 dismissals in 19 deliveries.
Riyan Parag vs Rashid Khan (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 30 deliveries.
Riyan Parag vs Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 19 runs, 2 dismissals in 17 deliveries.
IPL 2026 9th Match: GT vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 9th Match: GT vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win?
Rajasthan Royals are clearly the more balanced team for this game. They have quality batters, bat deep and have plenty of quality in their bowling as well. Gujarat, on the other hand, depend heavily on their top 3, and they don’t have the quality of depth with the bat.
Rajasthan Royals should win this match.
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Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 8th match of IPL 2026. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host this game on 4th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. Both sides have won their respective first matches of this season, and it promises to be a cracking encounter.
Delhi Capitals defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their first game. The bowlers did a great job, led by Lungi Ngidi (3 wickets). T Natarajan (3 wickets) and Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets) assisted him well.
The top order failed to get going in chasing down 142 runs. Sameer Rizvi’s brilliant knock of 70* runs will be a big boost for the Capitals. Tristan Stubbs (39* runs) also did well. Nitish Rana played some shots but eventually failed to score big. KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka will have to ensure that DC gets off to a flying start considering their batting depth.
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians were at their dominant best in their first match this season against KKR. They chased down 220 runs with five deliveries and six wickets in hand. Rohit Sharma (78 runs) looked in sublime touch, while Ryan Rickelton (81 runs) showed why he’s rated so highly.
Shardul Thakur (3 wickets) bowled really well. MI has superb depth with both bat and ball, and their players are in form as well. Mitchell Santner has joined the squad and should replace Allah Ghazanfar in the XI from the last game.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch will be an excellent one for batting. The dimensions are also on the smaller side, so expect a run-feast for the batters. There won’t be much movement for the pacers as this is a day game, but they can get some grip when the ball gets older. Spinners too will get something off the deck, especially as the game progresses.
The average first innings score here in IPL 2025 was 203 runs. Teams will prefer chasing, but batting first won’t be a bad option either.
It will be a cloudy day in Delhi, and there are slight chances (20%) of rain during the game time. But we should get a full match. The temperature will be around 29-30 degrees Celsius.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks:
Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant 81 runs in the last game. He took the attack to the opposition and played his shots. He will be a must in your fantasy teams as he scores big when on song.
KL Rahul loves playing against MI. He has 976 runs against them at an average of 69.71, including 3 centuries and 6 fifties. Rahul will be eager to do well in this game after his golden duck in the first match. He will be an ideal C/VC pick as well.
Key batter picks:
Rohit Sharma looked very positive in the first game. He attacked from the first ball and never allowed the bowlers to settle in. He took full advantage of the field restrictions. Rohit will be a must in your fantasy teams and a top C/VC choice.
Suryakumar Yadav also looked in excellent touch during his breif stay at the crease against KKR. He looked confident and played his trademark shots. He batted at 3 in the last game but that was mostly to keep the left hand-right hand combination. Suryakumar will be another top C/VC choice.
Tristan Stubbs played a composed knock in the last game. He’s excellent against spin and can play shots all around the ground. Stubbs will be a great fantasy pick for this game as he can take on the MI bowlers.
Top all-rounder picks:
Hardik Pandya will bowl 3-4 overs and he batted at at number 5 in the last game. He’s arguably the best all-rounder in world cricket right now and will be a no-brainer in your fantasy teams. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
Axar Patel bowled well in the first game against LSG. He will bowl his full quota and will bat at number 4 or 5. Axar will be a key player for his side in batting as well as bowling. He’s been in good form recently and will be someone you can back in this game.
Key bowler picks:
Kuldeep Yadav picked up 2 wickets in the last game against LSG. He bowled well, attacked the batters, and controlled the flow of runs. He will be a key bowler for DC, especially against the left-hand batters in the MI lineup.
Lungi Ngidi’s slower delivery is the talk of the town right now. It is super deceptive and effective, and no batter has been able to pick it till now. Ngidi will be a key bowler for DC in the middle and death overs and it’ll be interesting to see how he goes against MI’s batting unit.
Jasprit Bumrah has 22 wickets against DC in 14 matches. He’s the best pacer in the entire tournament and will fancy his chances against Delhi’s top order in this game. Bumrah will be a must in your fantasy teams.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Trent Boult
Tilak Varma
David Miller
Mukesh Kumar
Other Matchups and Facts
Mumbai Indians have won 4 of the last 5 games against DC.
KL Rahul vs Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 146 runs, 2 dismissals in 118 deliveries.
Ryan Rickelton vs Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 4 runs, 2 dismissals in 5 deliveries.
Rohit Sharma vs Axar Patel (T20s): 63 runs, 3 dismissals in 69 deliveries.
Tilak Varma vs Mukesh Kumar (T20s): 33 runs, 3 dismissals in 17 deliveries.
IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 8th Match: DC vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams are in good form and have good depth in batting as well as bowling. But MI has exceptional quality in their ranks, especially with the bat, and their players are in top form as well.
Based on all this, Mumbai Indians should win this game.
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