RCB vs RR Preview Dream11. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals Preview Dream11 Prediction
Two teams who have been in do-or-die mode for a couple of weeks now. One side is about to take its last breath, and the other is doing enough to keep hopes alive of a miraculous playoffs appearance.
Not even the philosophical, faithful Royal Challengers Bangalore fans can realistically believe they can make the playoffs. Despite four wins out of five before their defeat to DC, it has been another underwhelming canpaign for Virat Kohli’s men. It was another season of hope for RCB, but it hasn’t materialised. However, they can now be of nuisance value to their opponents. Will they end RR’s season?
Rajasthan Royals made a late run to the playoffs last season. They are attempting to do it again, and even though SRH’s net run rate boosting win over KXIP yesterday is a blow, Steve Smith’s men are still in with a chance. Their first win this season was over RCB, and they will be out to ensure their win over SRH last game isn’t their last.
Key to an RCB win
RCB’s death bowling made for grim viewing once again. Their poor last four overs vs DC was ultimately the difference between winning and losing. Here, they need a polished performance at all stages of the innings, with RR’s top order in good form – Ajinkya Rahane, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson and Steve Smith are all playing well. So, Umesh Yadav will be key in the powerplay, Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal up until the middle overs, and Navdeep Saini and even Marcus Stoinis at the death.
Also, can Virat Kohli play a big innings? He has had three low scores in a row – something so rare for the India and RCB captain. He and in-form Parthiv Patel can provide a quick start that pushes RR back, and remind them of their pace bowling worries from earlier in the season. If RCB do the right thing and bat Marcus Stoinis at four, RCB have a top four – including AB de Villiers – that can set up a huge total.
RCB vs RR Preview Dream11 – It wasn’t a good death period for RCB vs DC.
Key to a RR win
RR bowled nicely as a unit in their last-start win over SRH. The much-maligned Jaydev Unadkat picked up man-of-the-match, but the challenge for he and RR is to back up their effort well. Conditions at the Chinnaswamy are different to Jaipur, which puts onus on Varun Aaron and Oshane Thomas in particular to be as accurate as possible with their pace. Shreyas Gopal has a superb record vs RCB, so he can keep things tight in the middle overs, especially if RR make a strong start. Can RR get the better of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers?
Also, there was much to like about RR’s top four against SRH. Ajinkya Rahane and Liam Livingstone began with a strong opening partnership, and if they can replicate what DC did a couple of days ago vs RCB, it sets things up nicely for Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, Ashton Turner and Riyan Parag to play off the back of. Samson in particular has fond memories of the Chinnaswamy, belting 92* off 45 balls there last year. Against an RCB attack that continues to have its struggles, a big opportunity awaits RR.
RCB vs RR Preview Dream11 – Will Steve Smith lead his team to victory?
Possible Playing 11
RCB: 1. Virat Kohli (c), 2. Parthiv Patel (wk), 3. AB de Villiers, 4. Heinrich Klaasen/Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Gurkeerat Singh, 8. Washington Sundar, .9 Umesh Yadav, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Navdeep Saini
RR: 1. Ajinkya Rahane, 2. Liam Livingstone, 3. Sanju Samson (wk), 4. Steve Smith (c), 5. Ashton Turner, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. Stuart Binny, 8. Shreyas Gopal, 9. Jaydev Unadkat, 10. Varun Aaron, 11. Oshane Thomas
This will be Steve Smith’s last match for RR this season. It will be his 50th match as captain in T20s.
Yuzvendra Chahal is two wickets away from 100 in IPL.
Virat Kohli currently has 49 wins as an IPL captain.
Match Prediction
Huge game for RR as they look to keep their season alive.
It is hard to predict which RCB side will turn up in this game. Will they perform really well now that the pressure is gone? Or will RR continue their good run?
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.
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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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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.
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 has4 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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Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will meet in the 48th game of IPL 2026. Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, will host this game on 5th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
CSK defeated DC by 23 runs when these two teams met earlier this season. This is a must-win match for both sides to keep their playoff chances alive.
DC defeated the in-form Rajasthan Royals in their last match by seven wickets. It was their fourth victory of this season, and it came after three consecutive defeats. The Capitals are seventh in the table with four wins in nine matches. Mitchell Starc (3/40) picked up crucial wickets on his return to the IPL. Delhi’s bowling this season has been very ordinary to this point, and they need the bowlers to take responsibility.
On the other hand, CSK are sixth in the points table with four wins in nine matches, but with a better net run rate. CSK defeated Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in their last match. Ruturaj Gaikwad (67* runs) scored his second fifty in two matches. Kartik Sharma (54* runs) also kept his cool to see his side over the line.
Anshul Kamboj (3/32) and Noor Ahmad (2/26) continued their good form, especially Kamboj, who’s been brilliant for CSK this season. Jamie Overton also bowled well alongside Mukesh Kumar.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 48th Match: DC vs CSK
Ground
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Tuesday May 5, 2026
IPL 2026 48th Match: DC vs CSK Probable Playing XIIs
David Miller didn’t play the last game, and DC’s expected to be unchanged but they can bring in Mukesh Kumar for Kyle Jamieson and bring Miller in for Sameer Rizvi.
Pathum Nissanka (62 runs) got them off to a great start, and the team needs more runs from him at the top. KL Rahul (75 runs) continued his excellent form, and Nitish Rana (33 runs) continued supporting him at number three.
The middle order has been shaky, and they can’t always rely on the top three.
Ramakrishna Ghosh is ruled out of the IPL and Simarjeet Singh has replaced him. Simarjeet can play this game straightaway.
Skipper Ruturaj coming back to form is a big boost, and they’ll need the others to continue performing with the bat. Urvil Patel has looked in good touch while Kartik Sharma played maturely in the last match. Shivam Dube and Dewald Brevis’ form will be a concern, as both are key batters for CSK.
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. PBKS chased down 264 runs, and in the next game, DC were bowled out for 75. For this game, the wicket is expected to aid the batters with good assistance for the pacers with the new ball. The average first innings score here this season is 177 runs, and chasing sides have won three of the four matches.
The weather will be clear, with the temperature being around 30 degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for DC vs CSK: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Sanju Samson has 319 runs in nine matches this season with two centuries to his name, one of which came against DC. He averages 45 with a strike rate of 167.55. Samson has been the best batter for CSK this season and will be a top C/VC option as well.
KL Rahul has has 433 runs so far in nine matches at an average of 54.12 and a strike rate of 185.83 with three fifties and a hundred. Rahul will be an ideal C/VC pick as SPODA AI predictive analysis rates him a 34.03% chance of scoring a half-century – the highest probability of any player in this match.
Key batter picks:
Ruturaj Gaikwad has 245 runs in nine matches, with two fifties in the last two games. He’s looked composed and is taking responsibility with the bat. He has a 29.41% chance of making a 50+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Dewald Brevis has failed to get going this season. He’s made a couple of starts but failed to capitalise on them. Brevis is one of the most impactful batters when he gets going and can change the course of the game in the middle overs.
Top all-rounder picks:
Axar Patel has been far from his best this season, but he will contribute with both bat and ball, which makes him a top fantasy pick. He has 31 runs and eight wickets so far in the tournament.
Jamie Overton picked up four wickets in the last match against Delhi. He’s been a key bowler for CSK in the middle and death overs with his hard lengths, and he can hit a long ball. Overton will be a must-pick in fantasy cricket for this match.
Key bowler picks:
Mitchell Starc took three wickets in his first appearance of this season. He can cause CSK’s top order trouble and is a 50.67% chance of taking 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Noor Ahmad has nine wickets in nine matches. He’s been in great form in the last few games. Noor is a genuine wicket-taker, and he’ll lead CSK’s spin attack and can cause trouble for Delhi’s middle order.
Anshul Kamboj is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2026 with 17 wickets in nine matches. His economy is 8.49 and at a bowling strike rate of 11.10. Kamboj has been excellent in every phase of the match and has bowled very smartly. Try him as C/VC while bowling first.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Urvil Patel.
Kuldeep Yadav.
Kartik Sharma.
Nitish Rana.
Tristan Stubbs.
Other Matchups and Facts
CSK leads the head-to-head record by 20-12 against Delhi Capitals.
Sanju Samson vs. Axar Patel (T20s): 91 runs, 2 dismissals in 74 deliveries.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. T Natarajan (T20s): 46 runs, 3 dismissals in 33 deliveries.
Axar Patel vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 36 runs, 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
David Miller vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 33 runs, 3 dismissals in 42 deliveries.
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IPL 2026 48th Match: DC vs CSK Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams are in good form coming to this game. At the moment, the Delhi Capitals are heavily dependent on KL Rahul and Nitish Rana with the bat, and their middle order hasn’t had a great time. CSK, on the other hand, is also having issues with their middle order not performing up to the mark. But CSK’s bowling has been better compared to DC so far.
Chennai Super Kings to win.
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest and most lucrative franchise cricket league in the world and sits among the biggest sporting leagues in the world, competing with the likes of NBA, NFL and MLB.
Despite this, recent numbers suggest that there has been a downfall in the TV ratings and viewership during the 19th edition of the IPL.
According to BARC India and TAM Sports, the TV rating, average viewership, and total reach in IPL 2026 have declined quite a bit compared to the last edition (IPL 2025).
The TV rating has gone down from 4.57 to 3.71; an 18.8% fall. The average viewership has also gone down by 26%, and the total reach is 113.61 million, which is 8.3% less than the 123.9 million in the last edition.
The total number of advertisers has also declined significantly. Earlier, there were 65+ advertisers, which has reduced by 31% to 45+. Only 24 new brands joined with 44 exiting.
All this is a concerning sign, and the BCCI and the IPL governing council will take a look at why this is happening to the biggest cricket league in the world.
Fans express their opinion on IPL’s drop in TV ratings and viewership
After the news broke out, fans shared their thoughts on why this is taking place. Some say that the tournament is boring as there’s no competition between bat and ball, while many suggest that the ban on fantasy cricket platforms like Dream11 and My11Circle has affected the tournament.
Here’s what the fans have to say on this:
•Remove the Impact Player rule.
•Make the pitches more balanced so that 180–190 feels like a defendable total.
•Over the past couple of years, Dream11 has created more hype around the IPL than Star Sports. Btw, no theme song.
Banning of Betting apps also one of thr reason…. There were atleast 5,10 Betting apps advertisement during the IPL. After the bann the number has gone down. Most of the people who used those apps and use to invest money are not following the IPL.
The main issue is the pitches. If almost every game is 230–240 and even that gets chased easily, it feels exciting for a day or two but then becomes repetitive and boring. We need competitive pitches where 170–180 is a proper contest. That’s when the real thrill returns. pic.twitter.com/KisaTC7JVd
Interestingly, the final of IPL 2025 broke the records with 169 million viewers, and it surpassed the India vs Pakistan 2021 T20 World Cup match. That edition had a total viewing time of 840 billion minutes, and the opening weekend of IPL 2025 exceeded 253 million views and 27.7 billion minutes of watch time.
Former Indian cricketer and one of the best spinners in cricket history, Ravichandran Ashwin, has stated why Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is failing to score runs in the IPL 2026.
Hardik Pandya is going through a lean phase in IPL 2026. He has 146 runs in eight matches at an average of just 20.85 and strike rate of136.44. Pandya’s highest score this season is 40. He is one of MI’s best players, and his poor returns with the bat has affected the team badly, culminating in their poor season to date.
Mumbai Indians are in the 9th position after playing 9 matches. They’ve managed to win only two games till now in IPL 2026 and are most probably out of the playoffs race.
“Hardik should recalibrate the weight of his bat”: Ashwin
Talking on his Hindi YouTube channel, ‘Ash ki Baat,’ alongside journalist Vimal Kumar, the former Indian off-spinner suggested that Hardik Pandya should check the weight of his bat.
Ashwin said, “I have noticed one thing, which is in my mind. I am saying it. It is possible, and that is slightly my feeling. I am saying this because they (MI/Hardik) need to think like this for that ‘reset button’. I have a feeling; I have played with Hardik’s bat before, and his bat is quite heavy.”
He further said, “Sometimes, as you age, there’s this tendency that your hands get slow, and I have a feeling Hardik is late on all these hard-length balls because he’s probably using a heavier bat.”
“Now it’s probably the time for him to look at the weight of his bat; I have this feeling. The bat swing that he’s got is pretty special, but I have noticed that in the last 3-4 games, he is late on Shashank Singh’s hard-length balls. That is very surprising. He can recalibrate the weight of his blade. This was one observation I felt today. I could be wrong, but he can look to recalibrate the weight of his bat,” Ashwin concluded.
MI are all but out of the 2026 playoffs race, sitting ninth as of May 4th with just two wins from their first nine matches.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) will lock horns against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 47th game of IPL 2026. Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, will host this bottom-of-the-table clash on 4th May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
MI is ninth in the points table. LSG is at the bottom. Both teams are out of the playoffs race in what has been a very disappointing campaign.
MI, despite the quality in their squad, have failed to click this season. The bowling has been abysmal, and the batters have failed to be consistent. Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Trent Boult, and Jasprit Bumrah have failed to deliver.
On the other hand, LSG won two of their first three matches, followed by five losses in a row. LSG’s poor performance is due to the constant failures of their batting unit. Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, and Nicholas Pooran have not delivered to standard Only one batter (Mitchell Marsh) has scored 200+ runs for LSG after eight matches.
Bowling has been the cause for optimism. Prince Yadav (13 wickets) has led the pack well. Mohammed Shami and Mohsin Khan have also bowled well for the Super Giants, while the spinners must step up.
However, despite the poor performances of both teams this season, this match promises to be a cracking one.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG
Ground
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Monday May 4, 2026
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Probable Playing XIIs
Trent Boult should make way for Protea all-rounder Corbin Bosch, with Krish Bhagat making way for Ashwani Kumar.
Mumbai Indians: 1. Will Jacks, 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Naman Dhir, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya (c), 7. Robin Minz, 8. Corbin Bosch, 9. Allah Ghazanfar, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Ashwani Kumar
Impact Sub: Raghu Sharma
Josh Inglis is available, and he’s expected to start in this match. It’ll be interesting to see if LSG continues with Nicholas Pooran or they play George Linde.
Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 4. Josh Inglis, 5. Nicholas Pooran, 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Mukhul Choudhary, 8. Manimaran Siddharth/George Linde, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Mohsin Khan, 11. Prince Yadav
Impact Sub: Himmat Singh
Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026 is 221 runs. A typical flat Wankhede wicket is expected for this match, which means a high-scoring encounter, especially if MI bats first.
Pacers may get some movement with the new ball, but the spinners have been more successful here this season. Overall, the batters will dominate and decide the result of this match. Teams will prefer chasing, as dew will be a factor.
It will be very humid (70-80% humidity) in Mumbai. The temperature will be around 31 degrees Celsius at the start of the match.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for MI vs LSG: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Rishabh Pant has 189 runs in eight innings at an average of 27 with one fifty to his name. Pant has failed to get going this season, but he has a great IPL record at the Wankhede: 12 inns, 374 runs, avg. 37.4, SR 165.5.
Ryan Rickleton has 297 runs in seven games this season at an average of 49.50 and strike rate of 177.84, with a century and a half-century. He has a 45.33% probability of making a 30+ score, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Josh Inglis should play this game for LSG. He is excellent against spin. Inglis has 111 runs in two matches against MI, with scores of 73 and 38. You can try him as C/VC too.
Key batter picks:
Mitchell Marsh is the highest run-scorer for LSG this season (212 runs), but he’s been far from his best. He should enjoy the conditions at the Wankhede Stadium and will fancy his chances against Mumbai’s struggling bowling unit. He’ll be another popular C/VC pick.
Top all-rounder picks:
Aiden Markram has been pretty disappointing this season. He is technically strong and can exploit the field restrictions if he gets going. Markram can also bowl an over or two if needed. He is still considered a solid chance of making a 30+ score today according to SPODA AI predictive analysis (41.12% probability).
Will Jacks is looking in good touch at the top. He’ll take the attack to the opposition in the first few overs. There hasn’t been much movement for the pacers at Wankhede this year, but Jacks will have to be cautious against LSG’s in-form pace attack. He can roll his arm over if needed.
Key bowler picks:
Prince Yadav has been brilliant for LSG. He has 13 wickets in eight games at a strike rate of just 13.80. He’s someone you can’t miss out on in your fantasy teams, especially when MI’s middle order and lower order have struggled badly this season. He has a 41.46% probability of taking 2+ wickets as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Mohsin Khan has nine wickets in four matches this season. He picked up a 5-wicket haul in the last game against KKR. He’s been brilliant with the new ball and hits the deck hard. Mohsin will be a key bowler for LSG against MI’s opening pair.
Allah Ghazanfar is the rare in-form player for MI in IPL 2026. He has 11 wickets in seven matches and will be an important player for MI against LSG’s struggling batting order. He has nine wickets in the last four matches and is considered the likeliest bowler to take 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI predictive analysis (42.62% probability).
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Hardik Pandya.
Mukul Choudhary.
Ashwani Kumar.
Nicholas Pooran.
Mohammed Shami.
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 6 matches; LSG 4 and KKR 2.
LSG has won two out of the three games they’ve played at the Wankhede Stadium.
Rishabh Pant vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 55 runs and 7 dismissals in 46 deliveries.
Nicholas Pooran vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 17 runs and 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
Nicholas Pooran vs. Matheesha Pathirana (T20s): 58 runs and 4 dismissals in 47 deliveries.
Hardik Pandya vs. Mohammed Shami (T20s): 45 runs and 3 dismissals in 25 deliveries.
Hardik Pandya vs. Mohsin Khan (T20s): 8 runs and 2 dismissals in 10 deliveries.
IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 47th Match: MI vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win?
The match will be decided between Mumbai’s batting and LSG’s pace attack. Mumbai’s bowling has been very bad this season, so LSG batters will fancy their chances, but if MI scores big, then it might be difficult for them. Both teams have good depth with the bat, but LSG’s bowling has been far better compared to Mumbai.
Lucknow Super Giants to win.
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Gujarat Titans (GT) will challenge the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 46th game of IPL 2026. Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, will host this game on 3rd May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS defeated GT by three wickets in their first meeting this season.
Gujarat Titans defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last game by four wickets thanks to an excellent bowling effort. They restricted RCB to 155 and chased it down quite easily at the end. Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler are the backbone of their batting, as, apart from these three, none of the batters are giving any confidence to win games.
Bowling is another key strength for the Titans, as the pacers are picking up wickets consistently in the first six overs. Then, Rashid Khan and Jason Holder have been brilliant in the middle overs. Titans are in good form right now with five wins in nine matches, and are pushing for a top four spot.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are sitting pretty at the top of the table with six wins in eight matches. They suffered their first loss this season against the Rajasthan Royals in their last match. Batting has been in exceptional form for the Kings, as their top 4 – Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Cooper Connolly, and Priyansh Arya – are in excellent form and have been very consistent, with Marcus Stoinis doing a great job at finishing the innings.
Bowling is an issue for the Kings, as Marco Jansen hasn’t been at his best while Arshdeep Singh has been hot and cold. Apart from these two, all the other bowlers have been very expensive so far in IPL 2026, and it’ll be a big issue for them going in the business end of the tournament. Lockie Ferguson will be a key bowler, and the others also need to pull their socks up.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS
Ground
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Sunday May 3, 2026
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Probable Playing XIIs
The Punjab Kings are expected to be unchanged from the last match.
Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill (c), 2. Sai Sudharsan, 3. Jos Buttler (wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Jason Holder, 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Arshad Khan, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Manav Suthar
Impact Sub: Rahul Tewatia
Narendra Modi Stadium Ahmedabad Pitch Report and Weather
There has been this pattern at the Narendra Modi Stadium this year of the pacers getting plenty of movement with the new ball and then the batters coming into play. Top-order batters will have to be cautious in the first six overs. The average first inninsg score here this season is 180 runs, and chasing sides have been more successful compared to teams batting first.
It will be 34 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Dew can be a factor in the latter half of the game, as humidity will be around 60-70%.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for GT vs PBKS: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper Picks: .
Jos Buttler hasn’t had a big innings in the last few matches, but he’s been in good touch this season. He has scored 309 runs in nine matches at an average of 38.62 with two fifties to his name. Buttler will be a key batter for GT and a top C/VC option for this match.
Prabhsimran Singh has been phenomenal this season for Punjab at the top. He’s scoring runs consistently and has had a great impact on his team’s good performance this season. He has 346 runs in seven innings at an average of 57.66 and has struck at 179.27 with four fifties! He’ll be another good C/VC pick.
Key batter picks:
Priyansh Arya has a strike rate of 250.44, and he’s averaging 40.42 for his 283 runs in seven matches. He’ll look to attack from the first ball and can take the attack to the GT pacers in the first six overs. Arya can score big and will be another excellent C/VC option.
Shreyas Iyer has 309 runs to his name this season at an average of 61.80, and his strike rate is 174.57 with four fifties in seven innings. Iyer is leading from the front with the bat, and he’ll be a popular C/VC choice as well.
Sai Sudharsan has played well in the last few matches, but he hasn’t been that consistent this season. His average is 36.44 at a strike rate of 162.37 with two fifties and a hundred. However, SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Sudharsan a 61.40% chance of making a 30+ score – the highest probability of any player.
Shubman Gill is looking in sublime touch this season. He has 373 runs with three fifties to his name in IPL 2026. Gill is averaging 46.62, and he’ll be the aggressor for his team in the first six overs. Gill is another top C/VC pick and has a 52.03% probability of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Top all-rounder picks:
Jason Holder has been a great addition to GT. He is scoring runs down the order, picking up wickets and contributing in the field as well. Holder has been in top form in the last 12-18 months in T20s and will be a must in your fantasy teams.
Cooper Connolly is another in-form batter for the Punjab Kings. He scored a match-winning 72* in the first game against GT. Connolly has attacked the bowlers in the middle overs and will be someone you can’t miss out on in this match.
Key bowler picks:
Kagiso Rabada has 14 wickets in nine matches this season. He’s been brilliant in the first six overs, picking up wickets consistently. Rabada will fancy his chances against Punjab’s top order, who will look to take him on early. He has a 41.61% probability of taking 2+ wickets as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Arshdeep Singh will bowl in the powerplay and then in the death overs. His form this season hasn’t been up to the mark, but he’s a quality player and the lead pacer for his team. The conditions in this match will have something for the pacers, with the new ball making him an ideal pick in fantasy cricket.
Lockie Ferguson was very expensive in his first game this season (0/57) but he’s a quality bowler and will bowl the key overs for the Kings. He can trouble GT’s middle order and will be a good differential pick.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Prasidh Krishna (if plays).
Mohammed Siraj.
Yuzvendra Chahal.
Marcus Stoinis (batting first).
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 7 matches; PBKS 4 and GT 3.
Shubman Gill vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 69 runs, 4 dismissals in 57 deliveries.
Jos Buttler vs. Yuzvendra Chahal (T20s): 33 runs, 2 dismissals in 41 deliveries.
Sai Sudharsan vs. Arshdeep Singh (T20s): 48 runs, 2 dismissals in 38 deliveries.
Shreyas Iyer vs. Mohammed Siraj (T20s): 46 runs, 2 dismissals in 35 deliveries.
Marcus Stoinis vs. Rashid Khan (T20s): 53 runs, 4 dismissals in 49 deliveries.
Prabhsimran Singh vs. Kagiso Rabada (T20s): 20 runs, 2 dismissals in 12 deliveries.
IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 46th Match: GT vs PBKS Match Prediction: Who will win?
Punjab Kings will start as the favourites, as their batting has insane depth and quality and their top 4 and Marcus Stoinis are in excellent form this season. The bowlers have been very expensive this season, and they’ll have to be disciplined in this match.
Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have an in-form bowling unit, but their batting solely depends on the top 3 to win them matches.
Punjab Kings to win this match.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will meet the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 45th game of IPL 2026. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this game on 3rd May 2026 at 3:30 PM IST. SRH defeated KKR by 65 runs in their first encounter earlier this season.
SRH are third in the table with six wins in nine matches. They’ve now won six matches in a row and are eyeing their 7th win on the trot. The batters have been in terrific form while the bowlers have also been strong. Travis Head (76 runs) came back to form in the last game, and it’s a great sign for the team qw Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen are already in top form. Salil Arora (30* runs) also did well in the last match.
Eshan Malinga has been exceptional. Pat Cummins has also bowled well alongside Sakib Hussain. But there is still room for improvement for SRH, especially with the new ball. The spin attack has also looked ineffective at times, and they’ll have to rectify that.
Meanwhile, KKR have won their last two matches after losing six games on the trot. Rinku Singh and the bowlers have been the architects of those two victories for KKR. The batting is still far from what’s ideally expected, and they must contribute consistently. Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Seifert, Rovman Powell, and Cameron Green will have to take responsibility.
Varun Chakaravarthy’s been in good form lately, while Sunil Narine is consistent as ever. The pacers needs to be disciplined with their lines and lengths. Overall, KKR are looking good but they desperately need their batters to join the party.
IPL 2026 45th Match: SRH vs KKR Probable Playing XIIs
Shivang Kumar should replace Harsh Dubey in this match. They may replace Praful Hinge with another domestic pace option.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather
The average first innings score here this season is 202 runs with teams batting first winning three out of four. The wicket is good for batting, especially in the first innings, and it slows down a bit in the latter half of the match.
SRH may not give a wicket that aids spin, as KKR has two quality spinners in Narine and Chakaravarthy. So, expect a high-scoring encounter, but since it’s a day game, spinners won’t be completely out of the picture.
The temperature will be 39 degrees Celsius at the start of the game, and there’s no chance of rain.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs KKR: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top wicketkeeper picks:
Ishan Kishan has 312 runs in nine matches with three fifties. His strike rate this season is 197.46. He’ll look to take the attack to the opposition and has scored big runs whenever he’s got going this season. Kishan will be a top fantasy pick and a good C/VC choice.
Heinrich Klaasen is in sublime form in this edition. In nine innings, he has scored 414 runs at an average of 59.14 at a strike rate of 157.41 (four 50s). Klaasen is the likeliest player to make a 30+ score (42.37% probability), according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Tim Seifert has been dismissed cheaply in the last two matches, but he can come good. He attacks early and plays shots all around the ground. Seifert will be in for a big score as SRH hasn’t looked that consistent with the ball in the powerplay.
Key batter picks:
Abhishek Sharma has 425 runs in nine matches at an average of 53.12 at a strike rate of 209.35 with one century and three fifties. He’s been very consistent this season and has scored runs in almost every match. Abhishek will be a popular C/VC choice and has a 42.22% probability of making a 30+ score as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Rinku Singh has two fifties in the last two matches, and he’s been the best batter for KKR this season. He has 215 runs in nine innings with a couple of fifties.
Top all-rounder picks:
Cameron Green has failed to get going this season apart from one knock of 79 runs. He has 196 runs in eight matches and will be a key batter for KKR as he can take the spinners to the cleaners as well. Green will bowl 2-3 overs too.
Sunil Narine has seven wickets so far at an economy of 6.66. He can bowl in any phase of the innings and will be a key bowler for his team against SRH’s left-hand heavy top order. He is handy with the bat as well.
Key bowler picks:
Varun Chakaravarthy has seven wickets in the last three matches. He’s starting to pick up wickets consistently after his shaky start to the tournament. Varun is a proven match-winner for KKR, and his four overs will be very crucial.
Eshan Malinga has 15 wickets to his name in nine matches so far. 12 of these 15 wickets have come in the last five matches. SPODA AI predictive analysis gives Malinga a 57.90% chance of taking 2+ wickets.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Pat Cummins.
Sakib Hussain.
Ajinkya Rahane.
Kartik Tyagi.
Other Matchups and Facts
Head-to-Head: 31 matches; KKR 20 and SRH 11.
Ishan Kishan vs. Vaibhav Arora (T20s): 20 runs and 3 dismissals in 20 deliveries.
Travis Head vs. Vaibhav Arora (T20s): 49 runs and 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
Abhishek Sharma vs. Vaibhav Arora (T20s): 19 runs and 1 dismissal in 27 deliveries.
Ishan Kishan vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 55 runs and 2 dismissals in 39 deliveries.
Heinrich Klaasen vs. Matheesha Pathirana (T20s): 23 runs and 3 dismissals in 14 deliveries.
Ishan Kishan vs. Sunil Narine (T20s): 55 runs and 2 dismissals in 39 deliveries.
IPL 2026 45th Match: SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 45th Match – SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 45th Match – SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today
IPL 2026 45th Match: SRH vs KKR Match Prediction: Who will win?
Sunrisers are looking superior to KKR on all fronts. They have an in-form batting unit, good batting depth, and their bowlers are in decent form as well. KKR will have to be at their best with the bat and their bowlers being disciplined if they are to win this match. Based on current form and depth in their squads, SRH will start as the favorites.
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.
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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will meet for the second time in IPL 2026. CSK won the first encounter by a huge margin of 103 runs at the Wankhede Stadium and host MI for this crucial encounter.
CSK are seventh in the points table with three wins in eight matches. They lost their last game against the Gujarat Titans by eight wickets. Batting is still an issue for the Super Kings, as they remain inconsistent. Sanju Samson is the only in-form batter, and the batting looks in all sorts when he fails.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 74* runs in the last game, which will be a confidence booster despite his slow start. The likes of Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, and Shivam Dube – plus the bowlers – must take responsibility if CSK are to keep their playoff hopes alive.
On the other hand, things are going from bad to worse for MI. They are ninth in the table with only two wins in nine matches. They lost their last match against SRH by six wickets even after scoring 243 runs. Ryan Rickleton (123* runs) and Will Jacks (46 runs) provided a good start, but their main concern – bowling – was exposed once again.
Bowling-wise, none of the bowlers except for Allah Ghazanfar have shown much promise. They’ve leaked runs and have failed to pick up wickets, with Jasprit Bumrah’s average of 132 a huge issue. Defeat here will all but rule them out of playoff contention.
Match Details
Match
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI
Ground
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk
Time
7:30PM (IST)
Date
Saturday May 2, 2026
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI Probable Playing XIIs
There are talks that MS Dhoni will play this match, but it looks very unlikely.
Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Urvil Patel, 4. Sarfaraz Khan, 5. Dewald Brevis, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Kartik Sharma, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Noor Ahmad, 11. Anshul Kamboj
Impact Sub: Mukesh Choudhary
Rohit’s availability for this match is not confirmed. MI may bring in Sherfane Rutherford for Trent Boult in this match.
Mumbai Indians: 1. Will Jacks 2. Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3. Suryakumar Yadav, 4. Naman Dhir, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Hardik Pandya (c), 7. Robin Minz, 8. Allah Ghazanfar, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Ashwani Kumar
Impact Sub: Shardul Thakur
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report and Weather
The pitch at Chepauk is expected to be a good one for batting in this match despite being on the little slower side in the last game, especially in the first inning. But it was a day game, and it is expected to be better during the night match. The wicket got easier to bat on in the second innings in the last match played here.
The average first innings score here this season has been 204 runs. Teams are expected to prefer chasing but batting first won’t be a bad option either.
It will be 31 degrees Celsius at the start of the game with no chance of rain. Humidity will be around 70-80% during game time, so dew is expected to play a role.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for CSK vs MI: Players to Watch/Key Stats
Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:
Ryan Rickelton scored a brilliant century in the last match. He is looking very positive at the crease and will be a key batter for his team at the top. He will have to be cautious against the likes of Akeal Hosein and Mukesh Choudhary.
Urvil Patel should play this match. He’s ultra-aggressive in his approach and looks to take on the bowling from the word go. He can create panic amongst the MI bowlers if he gets going. Urvil will be a top differential pick.
Sanju Samson scored a brilliant century in the last meeting against MI. He has 304 runs in eight matches this season, averaging 50.66 with two centuries at a strike rate of 169.83. Samson has one of the highest probabilities to make a 30+ score in this match, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Key batter picks:
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 74* runs in the last match and took his side to a respectable total. He looked quite fluent towards the latter half of his innings. He has a good record against MI as well as Jasprit Bumrah. Gaikwad has a 47.62% probability of making a 30+ score today, as per SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Dewald Brevis has been far from his best this season, and that’s a big reason for CSK’s poor performance. However, he scored 21 off 11 in the last match against MI. Brevis is a key batter for CSK in the middle overs, and he can wreak havoc on his day.
Top all-rounder picks:
Jamie Overton is another asset for Super Kings. He is bowling well in the middle overs with his pace and bounce, and he can tonk the ball down the order. Overton has 136 runs and nine wickets in seven matches this season.
Will Jacks will open the innings and may bowl an over or two if required. He looked in excellent touch in the last game against SRH (46 off 22). Jacks should enjoy the batting conditions at Chepauk, and you can’t miss out on him for this match.
Key bowler picks:
Noor Ahmad has nine wickets in six matches against MI. He has been a little inconsistent this season, but he, alongside Akeal Hosein, broke MI’s back in the last match against them. Noor has a 37.13% chance of taking 2+ wickets, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
Akeal Hosein picked up four wickets in the last game against MI and turned the match in CSK’s favour. He’s bowling well and will bowl the crucial overs for CSK in this match.
Anshul Kamboj has 14 wickets in eight games this season at an economy of 8.56, and his bowling strike rate is 11.80. Kamboj has been the best bowler for CSK and will bowl in the powerplay, middle overs and then in the death overs as well. You can try him as captain in a couple of teams.
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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams
Jasprit Bumrah
Hardik Pandya
Shivam Dube
Spencer Johnson (if plays)
Sarfaraz Khan
Other Matchups and Facts
Head to Head: 40 matches, MI 21, and CSK 19. CSK has won 7 of the last 10 games.
Sanju Samson vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 84 runs, 2 dismissals in 71 deliveries.
Suryakuamr Yadav vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 64 runs, 2 dismissals in 49 deliveries.
Shivam Dube vs. Jasprit Bumrah (T20s): 23 runs, 3 dismissals in 35 deliveries.
Sherfane Rutherford vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 40 runs, 3 dismissals in 29 deliveries.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 34 runs, 3 dismissals in 31 deliveries.
Sanju Samson vs. Trent Boult (T20s): 32 runs, 3 dismissals in 27 deliveries.
Will Jacks vs. Noor Ahmad (T20s): 29 runs, 2 dismissals in 22 deliveries.
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 44th Match – CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
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IPL 2026 44th Match – CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction Today
IPL 2026 44th Match: CSK vs MI Match Prediction: Who will win?
Both teams are struggling, but Mumbai’s bowling is looking abysmal at the moment, and this gives CSK the upper hand in this match. CSK will have to perform with the bat if they are to win while MI will have to be spot on with their bowling. It promises to be a thriller of a contest.
Chennai Super Kings to win.
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