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PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 55th Match

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PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 55th Match

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) will meet the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 55th match of IPL 2026 on 11th May 2026 at 7:30 IST. HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, will host this game. The Kings are 4th in the table with six wins and three defeats, while the Capitals are 7th with four wins and seven losses in 11 matches. PBKS famously chased down 264 runs earlier this season against DC.

Punjab Kings won six matches on the trot before losing their last three matches. Their openers and Shreyas Iyer have failed to get going in these defeats, and the bowlers have been below average as well. Marcus Stoinis and Suryansh Shedge have looked in good touch with the bat, while Cooper Connolly scored a brilliant century in a losing cause in the last match against SRH. 

Punjab needs consistency from the top 4 batters and their entire bowling group in the remaining matches. Also, they must take their catches. Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, and Shreyas Iyer, alongside the openers, must step up in the business end of the league.

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The Capitals, on the other hand, have been below average this season. The middle order seems non-existent in the last two matches. The onus will be on the shoulders of KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and even Nitish Rana to do the majority of the scoring. Sameer Rizvi has also done well, but they’ll need more contribution from Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel. 

Bowling-wise, while Mitchell Starc and Lungi Ngidi form a very strong pace duo, the third pacer has been an issue for DC. Kuldeep Yadav has had a tough season to date, while Axar Patel has been average with the ball. Delhi will look to register a win in this match and settle the score against the Kings.

IPL 2026 55th Match: PBKS vs DC Probable Playing XIIs

The Punjab Kings are expected to be unchanged, but they could bring in Harpreet Brar for this match.

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhsimran Singh (wk), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Suryansh Shedge, 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Lockie Ferguson, 10. Vijakumar Vyshak,  11. Arshdeep Singh, 12. Yuzvendra Chahal

At least two changes are expected for DC; they can bring in Prithvi Shaw or another domestic opener with David Miller coming in the XI.

Delhi Capitals: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Sahil Parakh/Prithvi Shaw, 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Sameer Rizvi, 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. David Miller, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Ashutosh Sharma, 9. Vipraj Nigam, 10. Mitchell Starc, 11. Kuldeep Yadav, 12. Mukesh Kumar

HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Report and Weather

This will be the first match at the HPCA Stadium in IPL 2026. The average first innings score in T20s in 2025 was 236 runs, and teams batting first won four of the five matches played here.

A high scoring match is expected, especially if the Punjab Kings bat first. The new ball will move around a bit, and there’ll be something for the spinners as well. Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected. 

It will be a little cloudy with the temperature being around 16-17 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. Rain is predicted ahead of the game, but we should have a full match.

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Fantasy Cricket Tips for PBKS vs DC: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:  

  • Prabhsimran Singh has been dismissed cheaply in the last two matches, and he’ll be eager to do well in this one. He scored 76 runs in just 26 deliveries in the last game against the Capitals. He will look to attack from the first ball and will be a good C/VC pick.
  • KL Rahul scored 152* runs in the last meeting against PBKS. He’s the best batter for his team and a proven performer in the IPL. Rahul is third in the Orange Cap list with 468 runs in 11 matches, including a century and three fifties. Rahul is another excellent C/VC option.

Key batter picks: 

  • Priyansh Arya has the highest strike rate this season – 242.37 – in nine matches at an average of 31.77. Arya has failed in the last few matches, and it’s high time now that he gets going. Arya will look to attack from the word go and will be a good C/VC option in this game.
  • Shreyas Iyer has 333 runs in nine innings this season, including four fifties. Iyer is PBKS’ backbone with the bat, and he’s failed in the last three matches. Iyer will be determined to lead from the front in this match and will be the best captain choice.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Axar Patel has been poor with the bat, but he has picked up 10 wickets this season, and he’ll contribute in the field too. Axar can target Punjab’s middle order, as they have a right-hand-heavy batting unit.
  • Marcus Stoinis has looked in sublime touch in this season. He has always performed when the team has needed him in IPL 2026. Stoinis has 178 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of over 190. 
  • Cooper Connolly is one of the best youngsters in the tournament. He’s batting at three and has done a phenomenal job for PBKS. He has scored 377 runs in nine innings at an average of 53.85 at a strike rate of 171.36 with one century and two fifties. 

Key bowler picks: 

  • Mitchell Starc went for 31 runs in the last match in three overs, but he’s a genuine wicket-taker with the new ball and can bowl equally well towards the end of the innings. Starc can trouble Punjab’s top 4, especially with the new ball.
  • Lungi Ngidi’s slower delivery can prove to be very useful against Punjab’s aggressive batting approach. Ngidi has a very deceptive slower delivery and he’s overall bowling well this season with eight wickets to his name.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Nitish Rana.
  • Tristan Stubbs.
  • David Miller (if plays).
  • Yuzvendra Chahal.

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head to Head: 36 matches, PBKS 18, DC 17, and one no result.
  • Shreyas Iyer vs. Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 116 runs, 3 dismissals in 64 deliveries.
  • Nitish Rana vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 110 runs, 6 dismissals in 87 deliveries.
  • Axar Patel vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 46 runs, 3 dismissals in 33 deliveries.
  • KL Rahul vs. Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 81 runs, 2 dismissals in 48 deliveries.
  • Marcus Stoinis vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 15 runs, 2 dismissals in 25 deliveries.

IPL 2026 55th Match: PBKS vs DC Dream11 Prediction

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IPL 2026 55th Match: PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win?

Punjab Kings will be the clear favorites to win this game, but their bowling is a concern, and Delhi will fancy their chances while chasing. The Capitals are also struggling with their bowling, and their batting too has failed to get going. Overall, based on current form and squad depth, Punjab will win.

Punjab Kings to win.

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Australia cricket contract crisis – Players reportedly unhappy with national contracts & BBL salaries

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Australia cricket contract crisis – Players reportedly unhappy with national contracts & BBL salaries

Cricket Australia (CA) finds itself in a difficult predicament with players reportedly unhappy with what is being offered financially.

Last month, CA announced its list of centrally contracted players for next season. However, according to CODE Sports, at least five top level players are pushing back on these national contracts. They have not yet signed, with the masthead citing lack of satisfaction with the money being offered in comparison to the likes of Pat Cummins and Travis Head, who are set to be offered huge deals.

The belief is these players wish to be compensated more for their loyalty to Australia in a world of cashed-up T20 leagues.

In other cases, players are chasing no objection certificates (NOCs) which offers greater flexibility when choosing to play in overseas leagues. It is a common situation in New Zealand, with the likes of Trent Boult and Kane Williamson forgoing central contracts in favour of becoming T20 ‘freelancers’ around the world.

Australia cricket contract crisis also involves the BBL

In another headache for CA, a number of Big Bash League (BBL) players are unhappy with the current situation. According to the aforementioned publication, 12 of the top BBL players formed a WhatsApp group back in October, discussing the perceived injustice of international imports earning over $100,000 more than the Australian stars.

These stars were reportedly willing to accept the predicament with the belief privatisation was around the corner. However, progress has stalled, with Cricket New South Wales and Queensland Cricket pushing back on CA’s BBL privatisation plan. This has reportedly left players furious and are threatening to reject BBL contract offers to instead chase opportunities in the cashed-up SA20 and UAE ILT20.

An example is Glenn Maxwell. According to reports, he is not considering his immediate BBL future as he signed a new two-year deal with the Melbourne Stars. But, the fact he is earning less than the likes of Luke Wood has been a topic of angst among the BBL’s biggest names.

CA keen for BBL privatisation, but face pushback

CA CEO Todd Greenberg is on record numerous times talking about the importance of privatisation in the BBL.

“Change doesn’t happen in cricket without a lot of push and shove because it’s a traditional conservation approach to the sport, which is what’s beautiful about it. But geez, if you sit back and watch the world unfold around you, particularly at this moment and time, I think you’re going to get run over,” he told The Grade Cricketer back in January.

However, Cricket NSW has pushed back on CA’s privatisation plan, with NSW board member Ed Cowan dismissing a lot of the doom and gloom put forward around players potentially leaving for the SA20.

“That’s really being pushed quite hard and particularly the threat of the SA20 becoming the January major event … I think it’s a total furphy and it’s being used incorrectly,” he said on Grandstand Cricket Podcast in March.

Also, captain Pat Cummins is on record saying that change is needed, as players in the future could forgo the opportunity to play for Australia.

“For example, during the Hundred this season we’ve got two Test matches against Bangladesh. All our guys that will play in that Test match have opted out of going to the Hundred auction but that’s not going to be the case forever,” Cummins said on the Business of Sport podcast earlier this year.

“Some of our guys are saying no to half-a-million pounds for 20 days’ work to go and play those two Test matches against Bangladesh. I think it is a tension point. At the moment our guys are so keen to play for Australia that they’re happy to forgo that, but I don’t think we can accept that that is going to be the case forever.”

RCB vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 54th Match

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RCB vs MI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 54th Match

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns against the Mumabi Indians (MI) in the 54th game of IPL 2026. This game will be played at Raipur on 10th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

RCB won the first game between these two sides this season by 18 runs. This will be a crucial game for RCB to strengthen their position in the points table, while MI must win this game to keep their slightest of hopes alive for the playoffs.

RCB lost their last game against the Lucknow Super Giants by 9 runs. It was their fourth defeat of this season, and they are 4th in the table with 6 wins. Bowling has been a concern for the defending champions in the last few matches, as except for Bhuvneshwar Kumar, none of the other bowlers are looking in good rhythm, including Josh Hazlewood. 

With the bat, Jacob Bethell has failed to get going, and Jitesh Sharma has also failed throughout this season. Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal, alongside Tim David, are the in-form batters for RCB. They’ll also require consistency from the likes of Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, and Hazlewood. Overall, RCB is one of the most balanced sides in the league, and they’ll look to avoid a hat trick of losses in this game.

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Meanwhile, MI finally played how they are known to play in their last match. They chased down 228 runs with 1.2 overs to go. But there are a lot of areas where MI needs to improve, and their season is nearly over. In the last game, Rohit Sharma (84 runs) and Ryan Rickelton (83 runs) were the only batters to contribute. 

Others still struggled despite getting a solid start. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav must take responsibility now for MI. Will Jacks provides good depth to their squad. 

Jasprit Bumrah is having a hard time in IPL 2026, but the other bowlers have also failed to make an impact. Apart from Allah Ghazanfar, none of the MI bowlers inspire confidence. Mumbai will look to settle the score with RCB by winning this match.

IPL 2026 54th Match: RCB vs MI Probable Playing XIIs

RCB should be unchanged for this match but they may bring in Jordan Cox for Jacob Bethell. Devdutt Padikkal will open in that case.

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, 12. Suyash Sharma

Mumbai Indians should be unchanged as well.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 4. Naman Dhir, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Will Jacks, 7. Raj Angad Bawa, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Deepak Chahar, 10. Allah Ghazanfar, 11. Jasprit Bumrah, 12. Raghu Sharma

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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Raipur International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

This will be the first IPL game at Raipur since 2016. The last T20I played here was earlier this year in January, where India chased down 208 runs against New Zealand.

A good batting wicket is expected, but there will be something for the bowlers too. Spinners are expected to get some turn off the wicket, especially when the ball gets a bit older. Chasing will be a sensible decision here. Expect scores in the range of 180-200.

It will be partly cloudy during the game, but there are no chances of rain. The temperature will be around 31-32 degrees Celsius, and dew shouldn’t be a factor due to the weather.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RCB vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:  

  • Ryan Rickelton will be the no-brainer in your fantasy teams. In IPL 2026, he has scored 380 runs in 8 matches at an average of 54.28 and has struck at a rate of 190.95 with two fifties and a century. Rickelton has been in sublime touch and can score big once he gets going. 

Key batter picks: 

  • Virat Kohli has 379 runs in 10 matches in at an average of 47.34 with 3 fifties and a strike rate of 164.06. Kohli was out for a duck in the last game, and he’ll be eager to do well in this match. Virat will be a top C/VC option – he is considered the likeliest to make a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis (48.70% chance).
  • Rajat Patidar showed why he’s rated so highly in the last game. He scored 61 runs in 31 deliveries and single-handedly kept his side in the hunt after two quick wickets. Patidar is a genuine six-hitter and will be another top C/VC option. He has 318 runs in 9 innings at a strike rate of 200 with three half-centuries in IPL 2026.
  • Rohit Sharma has 221 runs in 5 matches in IPL 2026 with two fifties. He has batted very positively this season and will be a key batter for MI at the top. He is known for scoring big on his day, which makes him an excellent captain pick.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Will Jacks will do the finishing duties for MI, and he may bowl an over or two if required. Jacks is in excellent touch with the bat, and he’s a utility player whom you can’t miss out on from your fantasy teams. 

Key bowler picks: 

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 17 wickets in 10 matches so far. He’s been excellent with the new ball, picking up wickets for fun, and has bowled well in the death overs too. Bhuvi is currently the best bowler for his team. 
  • Allah Ghazanfar has 12 wickets in 8 matches so far. He went for runs in the last match, but it was a rare off-day for him. Ghazanfar can bowl in the powerplay and will be a key batter against Virat Kohli and the RCB top order.
  • Josh Hazlewood has 9 wickets in 7 matches, but he’s been very expensive in the last couple of games. His economy this season is 9.41. Hazlewood can trouble MI’s batters with his hard lengths and hit the deck bowling. 
  • Ghazanfar (41.94% probability) and Hazlewood (41.54% probability) are considered the likeliest bowlers to take 2+ wickets today according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Devdutt Padikkal
  • Tim David
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Krunal Pandya

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head to Head: 19 MI and 16 RCB. 
  • Suryakumar Yadav vs. Krunal Pandya (T20s): 60 runs, 2 dismissals in 48 deliveries.
  • Virat Kohli vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 159 runs, 5 dismissals in 108 deliveries.
  • Devdutt Padikkal vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 16 runs, 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
  • Josh Inglis vs. Josh Hazlewood (T20s): 3 runs, 2 dismissals in 6 deliveries. 
  • Tilak Varma vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 19 runs, 2 dismissals in 11 deliveries.

IPL 2026 54th Match: RCB vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 54th Match: RCB vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will start as the favourites, but MI is coming on the back of a confident win in the last match. While RCB’s bowling has struggled a bit, their batters are in good form. Mumbai, on the other hand, is overdependent on their opening pair to do the bulk of their scoring. And their bowlers have been far from their best.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.

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CSK vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 53rd Match

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CSK vs LSG Dream11 Prediction: Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 53rd Match

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 53rd match of IPL 2026. This is a day game and a very important one for CSK to keep their playoff hopes alive. LSG, meanwhile, are out of the playoffs race, but they’ll look to play for pride and may hamper CSK’s chances. The match will be played on 10th May 2026 at 3:30 PM IST.

Chennai Super Kings are 6th in the points table with 5 wins and 5 losses. They’ve won their last two matches, and this is another must-win if they are to qualify for the playoffs. The bowling unit has been in excellent form, and it’s the main reason for their strong performance. Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, and Jamie Overton have been brilliant with the ball. Mukesh Kumar too has bowled well with the new ball. 

Sanju Samson has been their best batter, but it feels like he’s doing the majority of the work. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dewald Brevis, and Kartik Sharma must take responsibility if CSK are to do well going ahead in the season.

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On the other hand, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are at the bottom of the table. However, they’ve played well in the last few games, including beating RCB in their last match by 9 runs.

Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran have regained form, while Rishabh Pant also looked in excellent touch in the last game. But the form of other batters and Markram not opening the innings has been a strange decision from the LSG management. They have the option of playing Mukul Choudhary in the middle order with Markram opening. Josh Inglis can also slot in the middle order. 

Bowling-wise, Prince Yadav continued with his excellent form, while Mohammed Shami has bowled well upfront with the new ball. The third pacer has been a bit of a headache for LSG, as Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav have been very expensive, and there’s no update about Mohsin Khan’s availability. Digvesh Rathi and Shahbaz Ahmed also held their own in the last game.

IPL 2026 53rd Match: CSK vs LSG Probable Playing XIIs

CSK should be unchanged for this match. 

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, 12. Mukesh Choudhary

LSG may bring in Josh Inglis for Arshin Kulkarni and Manimaran Siddharth may replace Mayank Yadav

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Josh Inglis, 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Aiden Markram, 6. Mukhul Choudhary, 7. Himmat Singh, 8. Mohammed Shami, 9. Prince Yadav 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Manimaran Siddharth, 12. Digvesh Rathi

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MA Chidambaram Stadium Chepauk Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at Chepauk in the last day game was a difficult one for batting, with the ball stopping and gripping. It was difficult to negate pacers bowling into the wicket and cutters.

Later on, it got better for batting in the second innings. So expect a similar wicket for this match as well. Scores in the range of 170-190 are expected, and teams may prefer chasing. The average first innings score here is 193, and chasing sides have won 2 of the 4 games played so far.  

It will be 32 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with a little cloudiness but no chance of rain.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs LSG: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:  

  • Nicholas Pooran has looked in great touch in the last two matches. He has taken the attack to the bowlers, especially the spinners. Pooran will be a key batter for LSG against CSK’s spin attack. 
  • Urvil Patel has looked good in his brief stays at the crease, but CSK will want more from him. He bats very aggressively and can change the course of the game in just a few overs. 
  • Sanju Samson has been the best batter for CSK, scoring 402 runs at an average of 57.42 with a strike rate of 167.50. This includes two centuries and a fifty. Sanju has been the key architect in CSK’s success and will be a top C/VC pick. 

Key batter picks: 

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad scored two fifties in two matches before the last match, but he scored 6 off just 13 against DC. Try him as C/VC in some teams – SPODA AI predictive analysis gives him a 47.67% probability of making a 30+ score.
  • Dewald Brevis hasn’t been in good form, but he hasn’t had a lot of opportunities this season. Brevis a key player for CSK in the middle order, especially with his six-hitting prowess. He’ll be a top C/VC choice. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Jamie Overton is another must pick from the Super Kings. He can trouble LSG’s middle order with his hard-length bowling, and he’s a capable hitter as well.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Noor Ahmad has 11 wickets in 10 matches this season. He has found form in the last few games and has picked up wickets consistently during the middle overs. Noor will be a key for CSK against LSG’s middle order.
  • Akeal Hosein is another key bowler for CSK, especially with the new ball. He has 7 wickets in 5 matches so far. Akeal can bowl in any phase of the innings and will fancy his chances against LSG openers. 
  • Anshul Kamboj has 17 wickets in 10 games this season at an economy of 8.91, and his bowling strike rate is 12.50. 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.
  • Prince Yadav is going through his breakout season. He has 16 wickets so far at an economy of 8.08. SPODA AI predictive analysis lists him as the bowler with the highest probability of taking 2+ wickets today (41.86% chance).

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams 

  • Mitchell Marsh.
  • Kartik Sharma.
  • Shivam Dube.
  • Digvesh Rathi.

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head to Head: 6 matches, CSK 3, LSG 2, and 1 no result.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Shahbaz Ahmed (T20s): 20 runs, 2 dismissals in 16 deliveries.
  • Nicholas Pooran vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 27 runs, 3 dismissals in 38 deliveries.
  • Aiden Markram vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 20 runs, 1 dismissal in 25 deliveries.

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IPL 2026 53rd Match: CSK vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win?

CSK has picked up the rhythm as a team just at the right time. They’ll need more support from their batters, but overall, they’ll start as the favourites for this game. Meanwhile, LSG has also gained some form, and they’ll look to play fearlessly in their remaining matches.

Chennai Super Kings to win.

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RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 52nd Match

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RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 52nd Match

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will meet the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 52nd game of IPL 2026. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, will host this game on 9th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. The Royals won the first game between the two teams by 6 runs, and this game also promises to be a thrilling one between the two teams.

Rajasthan Royals are 4th in the points table with 6 wins in 10 matches. They lost their last match against the Delhi Capitals by 7 runs. Their batting has been mainly dependent on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top and Donovan Ferreira down the order. However, Riyan Parag (90 runs) finally got going this season. 

While Rajasthan’s bowling looks good on paper, Jofra Archer is the only bowler who is showing consistency. Except for him, all the other bowlers have failed to pick up wickets, especially the pacers. Ravi Bishnoi started the season well but has gone off-track in the last few games. The likes of Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravi Bishnoi must come together as a group if the Royals are to win this match.

On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have been on a roll in the last few games. They completed their hat-trick of wins by defeating the Punjab Kings in their last game. Their fast bowlers, especially Kagiso Rabada, have been exceptional, particularly at their home venue where there is help for the pacers early on. Mohammed Siraj has also bowled well, while Jason Holder seems to be the missing piece the Titans were desperately looking for. He’s contributing with the ball, bat, and in the field. 

Arshad Khan and Rashid Khan have also been solid, with the top 3 being consistent as ever with the bat. Washington Sundar has done a good job holding the innings together at number 4 or 5. Overall, Gujarat will be a pretty confident side coming to this match, and they’ll look to settle the score with the Royals from earlier this season.

IPL 2026 52nd Match: RR vs GT Probable Playing XIIs

The Royals are expected to be unchanged.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Donovan Ferreira, 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Shubham Dubey, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Tushar Deshpande, 11. Nandre Burger, 12. Brijesh Sharma

GT is expected to be unchanged as well.

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Nishant Sindhu, 5. Washington Sundar, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7.  Jason Holder, 8. Arshad Khan, 9.  Rashid Khan, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Mohammed Siraj, 12. Manav Suthar

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Jaipur is 226 runs this season, and both matches have been won by the chasing sides. Delhi Capitals chased down 225 runs in the last game while the Sunrisers chased down 228 runs earlier this season. A good batting wicket is expected with some assistance on offer for the pacers with the new ball. 

The boundary dimensions are decent as well. Teams will prefer chasing and expect another high-scoring affair in this game. 

The temperature will be very hot, around 37 degrees Celsius, with no chance of rain.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs GT: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:

  • Jos Buttler has made starts this season but has failed to convert them into big scores. Despite that, he’s been in good touch till now with 335 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 152.96, averaging 37.22 with two fifties. Buttler will be a must in fantasy cricket, and you can try him as C/VC, especially while chasing. 
  • Dhurv Jurel has 290 runs in 10 matches with 3 fifties to his name. Jurel started the tournament really well but has gone hot and cold after the initial matches. He’s a key batter for the Royals at 3 and will be another top fantasy pick. He scored 75 runs in the first meeting against GT this season.

Key batter picks: 

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has 404 runs at an average of 40.40, and his strike rate is 237.54 this season with one century and 2 fifties. He will look to attack from ball one and can decimate any bowling unit on his day. Vaibhav will have to be cautious against GT’s in-form pace attack. He will be an excellent C/VC choice too.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal is another top batter for RR to pick in fantasy cricket for this game. He’s one of the best opening batters in the league and has done a good job till now. Despite the fact he has only one knock of 51 runs in the last three innings with two single-digit scores, he’ll be someone you can back as the captain in fantasy cricket for this match.
  • Sai Sudharsan is taking his time and holding one end while chasing moderate targets, and it has worked wonders for GT. His last four innings read: 57 runs, 6 runs, 87 runs, and 100 runs. He scored 73 runs in the first game against RR. Sai has 385 runs at a strike rate of 158.43 this season. He’ll be someone you can’t miss out on.
  • Shubman Gill has 378 runs in 9 matches at an average of 42, and his strike rate is 154.91 with three fifties. He’s been aggressive in the powerplay and has looked to take on the bowlers. Gill is looking in fluent touch and a big knock feels around the corner for him. You can try him as C/VC as well.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Donovan Ferreira has 229 runs in 7 innings at a strike rate of 177.51 with two fifties at an average of 45.80 this season. He’s been finishing games very consistently for the Royals and can bowl an over or two as well considering the number of left-handers in Gujarat. Ferreira will be a must in your fantasy teams.  
  • Jason Holder picked up 7 wickets in 4 games so far at an economy of 6.94. Holder is capable with the bat too and he’ll fetch points from batting, bowling, and fielding. He’s been a key member of the GT side and will be a top C/VC option too, especially while bowling first.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Kagiso Rabada has 16 wickets in 10 matches till now. He’s picking up wickets for fun, especially with the new ball. Rabada will fancy his chances against RR’s aggressive opening duo. He can help GT win the match in the first six overs itself.
  • Jofra Archer is doing a similar role for Rajasthan this season. He’s picked up a wicket in the first over three times in IPL 2026. Archer has 15 wickets in 10 matches so far. He will be Rajasthan’s best answer to Guajrat’s top 3.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Riyan Parag
  • Washington Sundar
  • Rashid Khan
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Brijesh Sharma

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Gujarat Titans have won 6 of the 9 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): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
  • Jos Buttler vs. Ravindra Jadeja (T20s): 71 runs, 2 dismissals in 53 deliveries.
  • Donovan Ferreira vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 23 runs, 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
  • Donovan Ferreira vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.

IPL 2026 52nd Match: RR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 52nd Match: RR vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are looking good with some of the best players in their ranks, but Rajasthan has more depth with the bat, while Gujarat’s bowling is excellent form. The match will be decided by this contest and how Gujarat’s top order plays against Jofra Archer. 
Rajasthan Royals to win.

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Will the IPL expand to 94 games?

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Will the IPL expand to 94 games?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to expand to 94 matches in 2028. According to India Today, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has said that the league will have a full ‘home and away’ format with each side playing two matches against each other. 

IPL expanding to 94 teams the ideal situation – Chairman

“With the given set of teams, only we can go for more number of matches. So it doesn’t make sense as of now to increase the number of teams,” Dhumal said.

“Because if we have to have an equal number of home and away matches, from 74 we can go up to 94. That would be the ideal situation.”

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest and best franchise cricket league around the globe. It is amongst the best sporting leagues in the world, competing with some of the biggest leagues like the NBA, MLB, NFL, etc. 

The IPL started back in 2008 with eight teams. Two more teams, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, were added in 2022. Before that, the league used to follow an away and home format where teams used to play two games against each franchise, one away and one at their home. 

But from 2022, that format was not in use, as the number of matches would’ve increased. Right now, teams play two matches against most franchises and only one match with the remaining teams. However, the proposed move to 94 matches will mainly depend on a longer window from the ICC, as this move will overlap international cricket. 

“Since the bilaterals are locked in till 2027, we would need a bigger window to raise the number of games from 74 to 94,” Dhumal said.

“So we are looking for a bigger window post-2027 bilateral cycle. In case we can get that, we will definitely try to have 94 games.”

Fans react to IPL’s possible expansion 

While the expansion is proposed to make the league simple for the fans and broadcasters, the current ‘virtual group’ system can be a little confusing for some. The BCCI will be hopeful that this expansion will be more lucrative for the broadcasters and sponsors. 

Fans have given their early opinions on the expansion, and it’s important after IPL 2026 saw a dip in their viewership and rating. Here are some fan reactions on the news: 

DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 51st Match

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DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 51st Match

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Two struggling teams, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), meet in the 51st match of IPL 2026. Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, will host this match on 8th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

DC are 7th in the points table with 4 wins in 10 matches. They’ve lost 4 of their last 5 matches and have gone off track after being in a comfortable position at one point in the tournament. They now need to win all their remaining 4 games to be in the hunt for a place in the top 4. The Capitals have failed to click as a unit, and for some reason, despite having some of the best players, they don’t seem like a team the opposition are intimidated by.  

KL Rahul has done well at the top with Nitish Rana complementing him, but none of the other batters have got going and shown any promise. Their decision to drop David Miller has been controversial. The bowling has been ineffective overall, especially the spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Overall, apart from KL Rahul, the whole side has been disappointing so far, and it’s high time they regroup and perform during this do-or-die situation.

KKR, on the other hand, are coming off a hat trick of wins after losing 5 matches in a row. They defeated the in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match and will be the confident side coming to this match. The bowlers, especially Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine, have been brilliant, while Rinku Singh has been exceptional in the last three wins for KKR. 

Finn Allen brought in that missing x-factor at the top in the last match, but they still need consistency from the likes of Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, and skipper Ajinkya Rahane. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been impressive so far. 

Apart from the spin duo, Kartik Tyagi has done well, and Vaibhav Arora has been average. KKR will require more from their pacers, especially with the new ball. They may look to bring in Matheesha Pathirana to bolster their bowling. Overall, based on current form, the Knight Riders are looking good as a team.

IPL 2026 51st Match: DC vs KKR Probable Playing XIIs

David Miller should play this match with either Abhishek Porel or Sahil Parakh opening. T Natarajan can also make way for an Indian pacer.

Delhi Capitals: 1. KL Rahul (wk), 2. Abhishek Porel, 3. Nitish Rana, 4. Sameer Rizvi, 5. Tristan Stubbs, 6. David Miller, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Ashutosh Sharma, 9. Vipraj Nigam, 10. Mitchell Starc, 11. Kuldeep Yadav, 12. Lungi Ngidi

KKR should be unchanged but there’s an outside chance of Pathirana playing.

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Finn Allen, 2. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 3. Cameron Green, 4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), 5. Manish Pandey, 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Anukul Roy, 8. Sunil Narine, 9. Vaibhav Arora, 10. Kartik Tyagi 11. Varun Chakaravarthy, 12. Matheesha Pathirana

Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at Delhi has been a good one for batting, but there has been some assistance for the bowlers as well. It was on the slower side in the last match between CSK and DC, but expect a good batting track in this game.

Batting becomes easier as the game progresses, and chasing sides winning 4 of the 6 matches played here reflects the same. Spinners will find some assistance, especially in the first innings. The average first innings score here this season is 173 runs.

The weather will be clear with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 33 degrees Celsius when the game starts. Dew isn’t expected in this match.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs KKR: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper Picks:  

  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 59 runs in the last game. He’s the highest run scorer for KKR this season, with 268 runs and 3 fifties to his name. Raghuvanshi will bat at 3, and he must be in your fantasy teams considering his current form and wicket-keeping value.
  • KL Rahul has 445 runs so far in 10 matches at an average of 49.44 and has a strike rate of 180.89 with 3 fifties and a hundred in IPL 2026. Rahul has been one of the best batters this season and will be a top C/VC option as well. He has a 49.66% probability of making a 30% score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis – the highest of any player.

Key batter picks: 

  • Finn Allen has failed to get going this season, but he’s looking in decent touch, and he’s known to be ultra aggressive. He has 110 runs till now at a strike rate of 200. Allen can give KKR the upper hand if he plays even for the first six overs. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
  • Rinku Singh is averaging 59.25 at a strike rate of 145.39 for his 237 runs this season. He has two fifties in winning causes as well. He is a good hitter of pace and spin and will be an ideal fantasy pick for this match.  

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Axar Patel has been in poor form this season, but he will be a key bowler for his team against KKR’s top order, especially against Rahane and Allen. Axar is a good player of spin with the bat and will be important against KKR’s spin duo. He will be a top differential C/VC option.
  • Cameron Green will bat at 3 or 4, and he’ll be itching to perform in this match. He batted at 5 in the last game, which isn’t his ideal batting position. Green bowled 3 overs and picked up one wicket last time out. He will be another good C/VC pick, especially while batting first.
  • Sunil Narine will pose a big threat to Delhi’s middle order. He is a proven match-winner and has been consistent as ever. Narine just doesn’t concede runs and picks up wickets. He has 9 wickets at an economy of 6.80 this season.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Varun Chakaravarthy has 10 wickets in the last four matches. He picked up 3 wickets in the last game against SRH. Varun is another big threat to Delhi’s middle order, as he’s in great form and he picks up wickets in clusters. Chakarvarthy is another top C/VC choice.
  • Mitchell Starc went wicketless in the last match, but he will fancy his chances against KKR’s top order. Rahane and Raghuvanshi can be troubled if the ball swings, and Allen will look to attack from the first ball, so he’ll have more chances of dismissing him. Starc has a 50% probability of taking 2+ wickets as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams 

  • Tristan Stubbs
  • David Miller
  • Lungi Ngidi
  • Nitish Rana
  • Vaibhav Arora

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head-to-head: KKR 19, DC 15, and 1 no result. 
  • KKR has won the last three games and five of the last eight matches against Delhi Capitals. 
  • Ajinkya Rahane vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 84 runs, 2 dismissals in 68 deliveries.
  • Ajinkya Rahane vs. Kuldeep Yadav (T20s): 19 runs, 2 dismissals in 27 deliveries.
  • Axar Patel vs. Varun Chakaravarthy (T20s): 14 runs, 2 dismissals in 28 deliveries.
  • Axar Patel vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 50 runs, 4 dismissals in 44 deliveries.
  • Tristan Stubbs vs. Varun Chakaravarthy (T20s): 27 runs, 2 dismissals in 16 deliveries.

IPL 2026 51st Match: DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 51st Match: DC vs KKR Match Prediction: Who will win?

While Delhi Capitals are one position above KKR in the points table, the Knight Riders will start as the favourites to win this game. Their batters are looking in much better flow compared to Delhi, and their bowlers are in excellent form, which is not the case with the Capitals. 

Kolkata Knight Riders to win.

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“IPL is not quite as good as everyone thinks it is” – Alastair Cook

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“IPL is not quite as good as everyone thinks it is” – Alastair Cook

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is not quite as good as everyone thinks it is.

Talking on the ‘Stick to Cricket’ podcast on ‘The Overlap Cricket’ YouTube channel alongside Michael Vaughan, David Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell, Cook was talking about his previous statement that all-rounder Jacob Bethell should play domestic cricket in England instead of being with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where his opportunities have been limited.

Cook said, “I don’t know what the IPL is like quite clearly; I haven’t been there, but you do hear some of the little undercurrents. Well, it’s not quite as good as everyone thinks it is.” 

“No one ever says it’s terrible because they don’t ever want to upset their bosses,” he finished. 

As of May 6, Jacob Bethell has played only five matches in his IPL career so far. He played two matches in IPL 2025, where he scored 67 runs, including a knock of 55, and this season he has played three games after Phil Salt’s injury and has 39 runs to his name. 

Kevin Pietersen’s reply to Alastair Cook about the IPL

As mentioned earlier, Cook had said previously that instead of being on the bench at RCB, Bethell can look to play county cricket. After which, former England batter Kevin Pietersen had replied that Cook has ‘no idea’ of how it is in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The players share dressing rooms with legends like Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar and Lasith Malinga, and they get to learn a lot, and it helps them improve as cricketers. 

Cook also touched on this and said, “I just gave my opinion. I can justify that at the time he wasn’t playing, and he didn’t play (much) last year either. So, he had that benefit of doing it once or twice. In my opinion, he has done a bit of that. Ironically, since all that came out, he has now played a bit.” 

He further said that he gets the point of learning, but at some point, the players have to play, and you can’t just learn from them. 

LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 50th Match

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LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 50th Match

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 50th game of IPL 2026. Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, will host this game on 7th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB won the first game between these two sides in this season by five wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

LSG are at the bottom of the table with 2 wins in 9 matches so far. Nothing has gone their way in IPL 2026. They scored 228 runs and still lost by six wickets against MI in their last match.

Inconsistency and lack of game awareness are their biggest issues. The bowlers have held their own in most games, but the batters have just failed to get going. All their big names, like Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, and Rishabh Pant, have been below average this season. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are 3rd in the table with 6 wins in 9 matches. They lost their last game against GT by four wickets. RCB’s batters have lost track after an excellent start to the tournament. The likes of Rajat Patidar, Tim David, and Jitesh Sharma has failed to get going in the last 2-3 matches. Virat Kohli has been consistent at the top while Devdutt Padikkal has complemented him well.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s form with the new ball is a big positive for the defending champions, and Josh Hazlewood has been brilliant as well. But apart from these two, none of the other bowlers have inspired too much confidence. But overall, RCB is in top form with both bat and ball. They’ll be looking to do a double on the Super Giants in this match. 

IPL 2026 50th Match: LSG vs RCB Probable Playing XIIs

Mukul Choudhary may replace Akshat Raghuvanshi and Mayank Yadav, or some other Indian bowler can replace Avesh Khan for LSG.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Josh Inglis, 3. Nicholas Pooran, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Aiden Markram, 6. Mukhul Choudhary, 7. Himmat Singh, 8. Mohammed Shami, 9. Prince Yadav 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Mohsin Khan

Impact Sub: Manimaran Siddharth/Digvesh Rathi

RCB should be unchanged for this match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Jacob Bethell, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar (c), 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

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Lucknow Pitch Report and Weather

There has been ample help for the pacers with the new ball at Ekana. The bowlers dominate the batters with swing and seam to go with the good pace and bounce off the surface.

The average first innings score here in this edition is 155 runs. Chasing sides have won 2 of the 4 matches. Teams will prefer chasing, but batting first and putting up a good total on the board won’t be a bad option either.

Heavy rain is predicted just one hour before the game, but we should get a full game. The temperature will be around 26 degrees Celsius, and dew shouldn’t be a factor due to the weather.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for LSG vs RCB: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:  

  • Josh Inglis looked in decent touch in his first game of IPL 2026. He will open the innings and will be a must in your fantasy teams. Inglis can play shots all around the ground, and he will dominate the bowlers on his day. Try him as C/VC in some of your teams.
  • Nicholas Pooran finally got going in the last game against MI, where he scored a fifty in just 16 deliveries and scored 63 runs in 21 balls. Pooran looked in good touch and confident back at number 3, and he’ll be another must-have in your fantasy teams. Try him as C/VC as well.
  • Rishabh Pant has a good record against RCB – 540 runs at an average of 49.10, including 4 fifties and a hundred. His strike rate is 155.60 in 14 innings. Pant is struggling now, but it’s high time for the LSG skipper to showcase his class.

Key batter picks: 

  • Virat Kohli scored 49 runs in the first game against LSG. He has 379 runs in 9 matches so far at an average of 54.14 with 3 fifties and strike rate of 165.50 in IPL 2026. Kohli has batted positively, and he’s been incredibly consistent at the top for RCB. Virat will be the most popular C/VC choice.
  • Rajat Patidar, after a good start, has failed to score in the last 2-3 matches. Patidar has been a key batter for RCB, especially in the middle overs against the spinners. He has a high ceiling, and you can’t miss out on him in your fantasy teams.
  • Mitchell Marsh looked in top touch in the last match and took the attack to the bowlers. His role will be to bat aggressively and get his side to a flying start. Marsh can score big on his own when he gets going, and you can back him in this match.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Aiden Markram will bat at 5 for LSG, and it has affected his fantasy value. But Markram’s a quality batter, and he can bowl his off-spin if needed. He scored 31* in the last game against MI.

Key bowler picks: 

  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 17 wickets in 9 matches so far. He’s found his old self with the new ball, and he can trouble LSG’s top order. His economy this season is 7.54 at a strike rate of 12.40. 
  • Mohsin Khan has 10 wickets in 5 matches so far. He uses his height and pace to hit the deck hard and get extra bounce. Mohsin will be a key bowler for LSG, as he can stop the RCB batters from cutting loose in the powerplay.
  • Josh Hazlewood picked up one wicket for just 20 in the last meeting against LSG. He will trouble LSG’s entire lineup with his hard length and movement with the new ball. Hazlewood’s been in good form as well, picking up 8 wickets so far.
  • Prince Yadav has 13 wickets in 9 matches so far. He is bowling in every phase of the innings and has been the best bowler for Lucknow in this season. He can swing the new ball, has a good yorker and slower delivery, and he can hit the deck. He picked up 3 wickets in the last game against RCB.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams 

  • Devdutt Padikkal
  • Mohammed Shami
  • Tim David 
  • Mukul Choudhary (if plays)

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head to Head: 5 RCB, 2 LSG. 
  • LSG has now lost 6 matches in a row in IPL 2026.
  • Aiden Markram vs. Krunal Pandya (T20s): 4 runs, 3 dismissals in 8 deliveries.
  • Virat Kohli vs. Mohammed Shami (T20s): 119 runs, 5 dismissals in 85 deliveries.
  • Virat Kohli vs. Avesh Khan (T20s): 81 runs, 4 dismissals in 51 deliveries.
  • Josh Inglis vs. Josh Hazlewood (T20s): 3 runs, 2 dismissals in 6 deliveries. 
  • Rishabh Pant vs. Krunal Pandya (T20s): 80 runs, 3 dismissals in 46 deliveries.

IPL 2026 50th Match: LSG vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 50th Match: LSG vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will start as the favourites to win this match. But the form of their middle order is a concern. Lucknow, on the other hand, must perform with the bat and play as a unit if they are to win the match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.

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SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 49th Match

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SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 49th Match

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th game of IPL 2026. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this match on 6th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. Punjab defeated SRH by 6 wickets in their first encounter earlier this season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are 3rd in the table with 6 wins in 10 matches. They lost their last game after winning 5 matches on the trot. The batters failed to get going, which was the main reason for their loss. It was a law of averages game for the Sunrisers, as they’ve been in terrific form as a team lately. Travis Head has regained his touch in the last two games while Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen have done well. 

Bowling is an area where they have to improve, especially the spin department. Eshan Malinga has been brilliant, and Pat Cummins, alongside Sakib Hussain, has done well as the pace battery. They played Harshal Patel in the last match, and he bowled well. Shivang Kumar has been impressive, but perhaps SRH hasn’t backed him like they should’ve. Overall, they’ve been in great form as a side and should challenge the table toppers in this game.

Meanwhile, after a strong start to the tournament, the Punjab Kings have now lost two matches on the bounce. They lost to the Guajrat Titans by 4 wickets in their last match. The top order collapsed as they were 47-5 at 9 overs, but Suryansh Shedge (57 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (40 runs) helped them reach a fighting total of 163 runs. 

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, and Shreyas Iyer failed to get going, but contributions from Shedge and Stoinis will be big positives for the Kings. They have great depth and quality in batting, and the batters have been in terrific form as well. 

Bowling is the main area of concern for Iyer & Co., as the bowlers have leaked runs at a high economy rate and have failed to contain the batters. Arsdheep Singh (10.38), Vijay Kumar Vyshak (10.41), and Xavier Bartlett (11.29) have an economy of over 10, and they are three key bowlers for their teams. Yuzvendra Chahal has also failed to pick up wickets, which has further worsened things for Punjab with the ball. PBKS needs the bowling group to complement the batters if they are to do well going ahead in the tournament.

IPL 2026 49th Match: SRH vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs

Nitish Kumar Reddy should be available for this match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (c & wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Salil Arora, 7. Aniket Verma, 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Eshan Malinga, 12. Sakib Hussain

The Punjab Kings are expected to be unchanged, but there’s an outside chance of Lockie Ferguson replacing Xavier Bartlett.

Punjab Kings: 1. Prabhsimran Singh (wk), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Suryansh Shedge, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Lockie Ferguson, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal, 12. Vijaykumar Vyshak

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

The last game here had a lot of grip and turn for the spinners, but it was a day game, and such pitches don’t suit the home side’s playing style, so expect a better batting wicket for this match. The average first innings score here is 194 runs, and chasing sides have won 3 of the 5 matches played here. 

The ball will come onto the bat nicely, and there will be some movement for the pacers, and they can get some assistance with their cutters when bowled into the wickets, but overall, a good batting pitch is expected where the batters will enjoy their time on the crease. Teams will prefer chasing. 

The temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius with 50% humidity, but it’s predicted to be cloudy during the game, so dew may not be an issue.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

  • Ishan Kishan has 354 runs in 10 matches with 3 fifties. His strike rate this season is 189.30. Kishan looked in good touch for his 42 runs in the last game, but a big knock is due from him, and it might be in this game only. He will be an excellent C/VC choice. 
  • Heinrich Klaasen saw a rare failure in the last game, as he’s been the backbone for SRH’s batting. Klaasen is in exceptional touch and can play as per the situation. He’s excellent against spin and will be another top C/VC choice, especially while batting first.
  • Prabhsimran Singh has 4 fifties in 8 innings this season for his 361 runs at an average of 51.57 and has struck at a rate of 174.39. He’s been super consistent at the top for Punjab, and he had scored 51 in the first meeting against SRH earlier this season. He’s another great C/VC pick.

Key batter picks: 

  • Abhishek Sharma has 440 runs in 10 matches at an average of 48.88 at a strike rate of 206.57 with one century and 3 fifties. He’s been very consistent despite his aggressive approach at the top and has scored big whenever he’s got going. Abhishek bowled 2 overs in the last match. He’ll be an ideal C/VC option.
  • Travis Head’s last two scores are 61 and 76 runs. He’s found his groove in the last two games, which is a great sign for SRH. He scored 61 off just 28 on a tricky wicket in the last match. Head will exploit the field restrictions and can take the game away in the first six overs itself. You should back your fantasy teams for this match.
  • Priyansh Arya has failed in the last two matches, and he’ll be itching for a big score in this match. He attacks from the first ball and just keeps on attacking. He has a strike rate of 247.82 this season at an average of 35.62 for 285 runs. Arya scored 57 off just 20 in the first meeting against SRH. Priyansh will be a top differential C/VC.
  • Shreyas Iyer also failed in the last game, but he has done a great job at number 4 for his team. He has 328 runs with 4 fifties in 8 innings and averages 54.66 at a strike rate of 165.65. Iyer scored 69* off just 33 to see his side over the line when these two sides met earlier this season. He’ll be eager to do well in this match and will be an excellent C/VC option.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Cooper Connolly is another impressive batter from Punjab. He has sealed his spot at number 3 with crucial contributions with the bat till now. Connolly is excellent against the spinners, and he likes to hit sixes. He can be lethal on this day and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
  • Marcus Stoinis has been brilliant with whatever opportunities he’s got to bat this season. He is averaging 50 at a strike rate of 189.87. Stoinis also bowled in the last game and picked up a wicket as well. He’ll be another must-have in fantasy cricket.

Key bowler picks:   

  • Eshan Malinga has 15 wickets to his name in 10 matches so far. He is the main bowler for SRH, bowling at every phase of the match. Malinga has bowled smartly and has used the conditions well. You can’t miss out on him in your fantasy teams.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy
  • Pat Cummins
  • Sakib Hussain
  • Suryansh Shedge (bat first)
  • Yuzvendra Chahal

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head-to-Head: 25 matches; SRH 17 and PBKS 8. 
  • Ishan Kishan vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 57 runs and 3 dismissals in 34 deliveries.
  • Travis Head vs. Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 24 runs and 2 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
  • Ishan Kishan vs. Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 39 runs and 4 dismissals in 21 deliveries. 
  • Shreyas Iyer vs. Harshal Patel (T20s): 34 runs and 3 dismissals in 19 deliveries. 
  • Marcus Stoinis vs. Harshal Patel (T20s): 28 runs and 2 dismissals in 18 deliveries.

IPL 2026 49th Match: SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 49th Match: SRH vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?

Both teams are looking good and are coming off a hard defeat in their last respective matches. Both sides have an explosive batting unit with insane depth and quality. But bowling is where the game will be decided, as Punjab have really struggled with the ball, and SRH too have been ordinary apart from one odd match. Toss will play a key role, as both sides will look to chase with batting as their strong suit.

Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.

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