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RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 23rd Match

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RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 23rd Match

The impressive Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 23rd match of IPL 2026.

RCB won their first two games, then lost against the Rajasthan Royals before storming back against the Mumbai Indians (by 18 runs) in their last game. They are third in the table. Phil Salt (78 runs), Rajat Patidar (53 runs), and Virat Kohli (50 runs) made sure they posted a good total batting first. Tim David (34* runs) also chipped in well. The top five have been in terrific form for the defending champions. Jitesh Sharma’s form is a concern, but the others are making up for him. 

Bowling-wise, they haven’t been at their best, as they’ve conceded big totals as well. Josh Hazlewood played one game and sat out in the last one. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is searching for impact, while Rasikh Dar was very impressive in the last game. Krunal Pandya has bowled exceptionally well, and Suyash Sharma too has assisted him well. Overall, they’ll need the overseas pacers to be consistent, especially in the powerplay.

The Lucknow Super Giants are struggling at the moment. Their power-packed top order is yet to fire. Rishabh Pant has been scratchy, while Nicholas Pooran has looked in all sorts in the four games so far. They have won two games, but they need more consistency from their top four if they are to have a sustained run of form.

Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav have bowled well, but the spin unit hasn’t been up to the mark. Good news for them is that both Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan are fully fit and will be available for this game. Both will enjoy bowling at Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026 23rd Match: RCB vs LSG Probable Playing XIIs

Josh Hazlewood, if fit, will replace Jacob Duffy. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Phil Salt, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam Dar, 11. Josh Hazlewood/Jacob Duffy 

Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

It will be interesting to see how LSG manages to get both Mayank and Mohsin in the XI. They may drop George Linde to accommodate both, but Linde adds to the batting depth, and he’s quality with the ball too.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh, 2. Aiden Markram, 3. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 4. Nicholas Pooran, 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Mukhul Choudhary, 8. George Linde/Mohsin Khan, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Prince Yadav, 11. Divesh Rathi 

Impact Sub: Mayank Yadav

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather

There will be help for the pacers with the new ball, especially in the first 2-3 overs of the innings. After that, the wicket will be a run-fest for the batters. Pacers will get good bounce with the spinners getting little to no help. Overall, the batters will dominate the game. 

The average first innings score here this season has been 225 runs. Teams will prefer chasing, but batting first and putting a big total on the board is not a bad option either.

It will be a clear day in Bengaluru with no chance of rain. The temperature will be about 25 degrees celsius at the start of the game.

Insights that could decide who will win the RCB vs LSG match

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • RCB have a 78% chance of winning if they bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay, hit 50 runs at the death and finish with 220. Interestingly, the figure is higher for LSG (83%).
  • RCB have scored 75, 65, 66, 89 and 61 in the powerplay in their last five matches at the Chinnaswamy.
  • Teams lose more wickets in the powerplay batting second at the Chinnaswamy since 2019 (2.12) compared to batting first (1.89).

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

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Top Wicketkeeper Picks:  

  • Phil Salt has 151 runs against LSG in three innings at an average of 75.50 and a strike rate of 188.80. He looked in great touch in the last game and will be a top fantasy pick considering he can score big on his day. 
  • Rishabh Pant has 539 runs against RCB at an average of 53.90, including four fifties and a hundred. His strike rate is 158.10 in 13 innings. Pant is struggling at the moment, but he will be a must in your fantasy teams. He has a 42.19% chance of making a 30+ score according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
  • Nicholas Pooran will be a key batter for LSG and should come out at 4 in this game, as RCB lacks an off-spinner in their lineup. He will be targeted with the hard length at his body, but he’ll be in for a good day if he can negate that.

Key batter picks: 

  • Virat Kohli has 179 runs in four innings at an average of 59.66 at a strike rate of 162.72. He wasn’t at his fluent best in the last game, but he’s a quality batter and will be a no-brainer in your fantasy teams. Virat will be a top C/VC choice as well.
  • Rajat Patidar has piled up 195 runs in four games at an average of 65 and strike rate of 214.28 with two fifties. He has the best chance of any batter of making a 30+ score: 50.98% probability according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
  • Mitchell Marsh scored 67 runs when these two sides met last time, but he has struggled against RCB in the IPL – 131 runs in 6 games at an average of 21.80 (SR 123.60). Marsh has made starts but has failed to convert them into big scores.

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Aiden Markram will be a key batter for his side at the top. He will look to exploit the field restrictions and can score big if he gets going. The only issue with Markram for years has been his inconsistency in converting starts into big scores. Despite that, he’ll be a top fantasy pick. 

Key bowler picks: 

  • Jacob Duffy (or Josh Hazlewood) will get good movement with the new ball and some good bounce too. Duffy (or Hazlewood) will be used to target LSG’s middle order, especially Pooran with the hard length in the middle order. He will be a key bowler for RCB and a top fantasy pick.
  • Hazlewood is considered a 44.07% chance of taking 2+ wickets according to SPODA AI – the highest probability of any bowler in this match.
  • Mohsin Khan is expected to play this game, and he’ll be a key bowler for LSG. He will get good assistance in the power play, and he can trouble RCB’s top order. Mohsin can bowl towards the end of the innings as well.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Devdutt Padikkal
  • Prince Yadav
  • Mayank Yadav (if plays)
  • George Linde
  • Mohammed Shami

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Head to Head: 4 RCB, 2 LSG. 
  • Aiden Markram vs Krunal Pandya (T20s): 4 runs, 3 dismissals in 8 deliveries.
  • Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Shami (T20s): 107 runs, 5 dismissals in 77 deliveries.
  • Virat Kohli vs Avesh Khan (T20s): 75 runs, 3 dismissals in 44 deliveries.

IPL 2026 23rd Match: RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

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IPL 2026 23rd Match: RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today

Option 2:

Screenshot from Dream11 app. Possible XIs, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Chinnaswamy Pitch Report & Dream11 Prediction for the 23rd match of IPL 2026: RCB vs LSG Today.
IPL 2026 23rd Match: RCB vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 23rd Match: RCB vs LSG Match Prediction: Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be the clear favourites to win this game. They have great depth and quality in their side with their batters being in top form right now.

On the contrary, LSG has had their struggles with the bat, and they’ll have to be at their best, especially with the bat, if they are to win this game. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match.

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Adelaide Oval’s ambitious plan of hosting an IPL game – report

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Adelaide Oval’s ambitious plan of hosting an IPL game – report

A very optimistic and ambitious idea has emerged – hosting a regular-season IPL game at the Adelaide Oval in Australia. As per a report from journalist Tom Morris via SEN Cricket, Adelaide Oval’s chairman Jamie Briggs and South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) boss Will Rayner have been in talks with the important stakeholders to execute the big idea. 

This can be seen as a reciprocal move of the Big Bash League (BBL), who are actively looking to play their first game of the next BBL edition at Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium) in Chennai, sometime during the second week of December 2026.

Could the Adelaide Oval host an IPL game?

During the Sheffield Shield final, Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg was informed about the idea of hosting a regular season IPL game at the Adelaide Oval. The BCCI is yet to be informed about this development, but those conversations are on the way.

Should it get the green light, this move will help boost tourism to the South Australian region. Tourism South Australia has also given its initial approval for the development agreeing to the fact there will be many steps before it becomes a reality. Hosting an IPL game will also attract a lot of eyeballs and tickets will also sell out very quickly.

In terms of timing, March will be the best time to host an IPL game from the climatic point of view. Adelaide Oval can be turned into an AFL field within 48 hours which is a positive, given the potential for a clash with Australia’s leading football code.

The fact that the NFL has also gone abroad has instilled a sense of confidence in the South Australian sports authorities to aim big. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shortlisted for India squad for Ireland T20I tour – report

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shortlisted for India squad for Ireland T20I tour – report

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to become the youngest player to feature for the India men’s national team. According to a report in Indian Express, the 15-year-old is in contention for a debut during India’s two-match T20I tour of Ireland in June.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes IPL by storm, set to be picked for India

According to the aformentioned report, a source said that Sooryavanshi is in contention for the tour.

“He is in contention for the Ireland tour and the selectors have shortlisted his name along with those of many other players,” said the official.

Sooryavanshi has been outstanding in the 2026 Indian Premier League after announcing himself to the IPL stage with a 38-ball 101 in 2025. He has smashed 200 runs in the first five matches at an eyewatering strike rate of 263.15.

His golden duck against Sunrisers Hyderabad is the only blemish in what has been a terrific campaign to date. He has taken experienced bowlers to the cleaners, hitting a 26-ball 78 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a 17-ball 52 against Chennai Super Kings and a 14-ball 39 against Mumbai Indians. This includes two sixes off the first three balls he faced from the great Jasprit Bumrah.

Should Sooryavanshi continue his excellent form, selectors are reportedly considering picking him for India’s tour of Zimbabwe later this year. The left-hander has fond memories of Zimbabwe, smashing 175 off 80 balls in the ICC U19 World Cup Final against England in Harare in February.

SRH vs RR Twitter Reactions – Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Ishan Kishan destroy Rajasthan Royals

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SRH vs RR Twitter Reactions – Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Ishan Kishan destroy Rajasthan Royals

After Ishan Kishan’s masterful 91 off 44 balls, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain produced dream performances on their debuts to hand Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) a crucial 57-run win over the previously undefeated Rajasthan Royals (RR).

RR, led by their superb opening duo, have blown teams away. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has dominated some of the world’s best and most established bowlers en route to 200 runs at a strike rate of 266.66. SRH have been poor with the ball this season, even losing easily to Punjab Kings on the weekend despite scoring 219.

SRH had to make changes and they did. But surely they couldn’t have imagined the sheer impact the debutants would have straight away. Hinge, with two senior T20s under his belt before this game, dismissed the in-form Sooryavanshi first ball. Even better, he dismissed Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan dre-Pretorius in the next four deliveries to become the first bowler in history to take three wickets in the opening over of an IPL match.

It left an egg on my face!

Sakib Hussain then joined party. He had Yashasvi Jaiswal caught at deep third man to leave the Royals at a scarcely-believable 2/4. Riyan Parag didn’t last much longer, nicking to slip to hand Hinge his fourth wicket and put RR at risk of making the lowest score in IPL history.

Donovan Ferreira (69) and Ravindra Jadeja (45) saved RR from utter embarrassment, putting together a 118-run stand. However, the result was a foregone conclusion, despite Ferreira showing plenty of promise in an innings laced with superb six-hitting.

SRH vs RR: Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Ishan Kishan dominated the previously unbeaten Royals

Earlier, Ishan Kishan rescued SRH from their own tough start. Abhishek Sharma was out first ball before Travis Head struggled for his 18-ball 18. The hosts were going nowhere at 55/2 in the seventh over, before Kishan went into overdrive.

The SRH captain hit eight fours and six sixes in his 44-ball innings. It continued a wonderful year where the left-hander is striking above 200 in all T20s.

Here are some of the reactions to a memorable and outstanding SRH win.

SRH’s next match is against CSK at Hyderbabad on Saturday. RR will be looking to bounce back against KKR at Eden Gardens on the same day.

CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 22nd Match

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CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 22nd Match

Two teams with five IPL titles between them face off in a crucial clash at Chepauk. They are currently in ninth and tenth position, so the time is now to get going.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still winless. They still be scratching their heads as to how they lost against Lucknow Super Giants last week. Mukul Choudhary’s six-hitting spree shocked Eden Gardens, and the bowlers need to deliver now as Sanju Samson finally got into gear for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

CSK got off the mark with a solid victory against Delhi Capitals. Samson’s hundred, along with Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dube, took the Yellow Army to 212/2. A strong start by DC in the powerplay could have had the fans feeling a sense of deja vu, but Jamie Overton produced his best display with the ball in a CSK jersey to help seal a 32-run win.

CSK currently sit two points outside the top four and must improve their net run rate of -1.532. KKR only have a point from a washout and need their top order to fire in the powerplay in their quest to improve their own poor net run rate of -1.315.

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IPL 2026 22nd Match: CSK vs KKR Possible Playing XIIs

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Sanju Samson (wk), 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), 3. Ayush Mhatre, 4. Shivam Dube, 5. Sarfaraz Khan, 6. Dewald Brevis (OS), 7. Jamie Overton (OS), 8. Akeal Hosein (OS), 9. Noor Ahmad (OS), 10. Anshul Kamboj, 11. Gurjapneet Singh, 12. Khaleel Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Ajinkya Rahane (c), 2. Finn Allen (OS), 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 4. Cameron Green (OS), 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Rovman Powell (OS), 7. Ramandeep Singh, 8. Anukul Roy, 9. Sunil Narine (OS), 10. Navdeep Saini/Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Kartik Tyagi, 12. Vaibhav Arora

Insights that could decide how the CSK vs KKR match will transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • CSK average 70.6 runs in the powerplay in their last five matches at Chepauk. KKR, on this ground, average 73.8 in the first six overs. If Finn Allen gets going, this number can skyrocket.
  • Since 2019, teams batting first lose an average of 1.79 wickets in the powerplay at Chepauk. Teams batting second lose 1.84.
  • CSK have a 74% chance of winning if they bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 runs at the death, and finish with 200 runs. The corresponding figure for KKR is 67%.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below, where you can even ask a question.

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

Top wicketkeeper picks:

  • Sanju Samson is fresh off a terrific century on this ground against DC (112* off 56 balls).
  • Finn Allen is yet to play a match-winning innings in this IPL. Today could be his day on this batting-friendly ground where powerplay scores are high.
  • Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been a consistent force this season (51, 52, 45 in completed matches). Raghuvanshi has a 65.39% probability of making a 20+ score in this match, according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

Key batter picks:

  • Ayush Mhatre has struck two half-centuries in as many matches at Chepauk this season (73 vs. PBKS, 59 vs. DC). He has the highest probability of any player of making a 30+ score (63.64% chance), according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
  • Ajinkya Rahane has scored 112 runs in his past three matches against CSK. However, the KKR captain has a poor record at Chepauk (271 runs, avg. 16.9, SR 119.9).

Top allrounder picks:

  • Jamie Overton is now a key part of the CSK attack (4/18 against DC). His pace is right up (145km/h-plus) and bowls an excellent hit-the-deck delivery.
  • Shivam Dube has 245 runs at an average of 40.8 and strike rate of 131.7 against KKR. He strikes at 145.5 against Varun Chakavarthy (44 balls, 64 runs, one dismissal).

Key bowler picks:

  • Anshul Kamboj has taken eight wickets in four matches in this IPL (340 Dream11 points).

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Cameron Green is struggling to find his best form in this IPL. But, he still offers fantasy value as he bats in the top four and is back bowling.
  • KKR should use Sunil Narine in the powerplay. He has an excellent head-to-head matchup against Sanju Samson: 82 balls, 66 runs, three wickets.
  • Dewald Brevis didn’t get the opportunity to bat against DC, but this doesn’t happen too often. Brevis smashed 52 off 25 balls against KKR last season. One to watch.
  • Varun Chakravarthy against CSK: 11 inns, 13 wickets, avg. 23.8, SR 20.3.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is battling to find his best form. But, he has three fifties in eight innings (327 runs, avg. 46.7, SR 133.5).

Other Stats and Important Matchups

  • Head-to-head: 32 matches, CSK 20, KKR 11, N/R 1.
  • Vaibhav Arora vs. Sanju Samson: 12 balls, 18 runs, one wicket.
  • Sunil Narine vs. Shivam Dube: 47 balls, 43 runs, no wickets.
  • Khaleel Ahmed vs. Ajinkya Rahane: 21 balls, 25 runs, one wicket.

IPL 2026 22nd Match: CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today

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Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

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IPL 2026 22nd Match – CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today

Option 2:

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IPL 2026 22nd Match – CSK vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 22nd Match: CSK vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win?

CSK have a sense of confidence after getting their first win. Will back CSK to win this match.

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Record prize money for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

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Record prize money for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a record prize money pot for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup to be held in England. The overall prize pool is US$8,764,615 – an increase from the US$7,958,077 shared among the ten teams in the 2024 edition.

2026 T20 Women’s World Cup: Record prize money pool for 12-team tournament

The 2026 edition will feature 12 teams for the first time. Australia, South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands, Pakistan and India are in Group 1. England, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, West Indies and defending champions New Zealand are in Group 2.

“The growth of women’s cricket continues to accelerate, and the expansion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to 12 teams, combined with a record prize pool, underlines our commitment to building a stronger, more competitive global game,” said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta in a press release.

The winning team will take home US$2,340,000 in prize money, while the runners-up will get half (US$1,700,000). Losing semi-finalists will get US$675,000. Here is a breakdown of the record prize money pot:

  • Winners: US$2,340,000
  • Runners-up: US$1,700,000
  • Losing semi-finalists: US$675,000
  • Every group stage win: US$31,154
  • All 12 teams are guaranteed US$247,500 as the minimum prize pot.

“The continued rise of women’s cricket through increased investment and opportunity reflects the growing influence and impact of female athletes on the global stage,” Gupta said.

“With that same momentum building across every aspect of women’s cricket, this event is shaping up to not only set a host of new attendance and viewing records in the sports and media ecosystems but also leave a lasting impact on the wider socio-cultural landscape across the world.”

The tournament begins on Friday 12th June where hosts England take on Sri Lanka in Birmingham.

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 21st Match

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SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 21st Match

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will challenge the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 21st game of IPL 2026. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this game on 13th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are seventh in the points table with one win in four matches. Their bowling has been the main reason for their poor start, and they’ll have to fix the issue if they are to keep RR in check and get their tournament on track. Abhishek Sharma came back to form in the last game, but Ishan Kishan and Travis Head have been far from their best with the bat. 

Bowling – especially pace bowling – has been SRH’s kryptonite this season. Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat and Eshan Malinga have been below average until now. Shivang Kumar and Harsh Dubey have picked up the pieces, but the attack needs to come together as a unit.

Meanwhile, RR are on a roll this season. They are at the top of the table with four wins in four games. Their top 3 have been in exceptional form and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is quite literally bullying the bowlers. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel have both been in terrific touch as well. However, Riyan Parag’s form and the middle order’s lack of game time will be of some concern.

On the bowling front, Ravi Bishnoi has picked up wickets consistently while Jofra Arhcer and Nandre Burger have bowled nicely especially in the first six overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Sandeep Sharma complete the bowling attack for the Royals. They are looking pretty solid as a team. 

IPL 2026 21st Match: SRH vs RR Probable Playing XIIs

It’ll be interesting to see if SRH continues with both Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (c & wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Aniket Varma, 6. Liam Livingstone/Salil Arora, 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Shivang Kumar, 9. Harsh Dubey, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Praful Hinge/Jaydev Unadkat

Impact Sub: Eshan Malinga/Salil Arora

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Brijesh Sharma 

Impact Sub: Nandre Burger

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at Hyderabad is an excellent one for batting. Runs will flow in this game as both sides have some serious batting firepower. There will be little to no movement for the pacers with the new ball, but the big dimensions will aid the spinners.

Overall the game will be decided by the batters. Teams will prefer chasing. Scores in the range of 200-220 are expected for this game. 

It will be a clear day in Hyderabad, with the temperature being around 32 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. 

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

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Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

  • Ishan Kishan scored 80 runs in the first game but has failed to get going in the last three games. He has a total of 122 runs in four matches. He smashed 106 off 47 balls against RR last season.
  • Dhurv Jurel played a match-winning knock in the last match. He is batting very aggressively at number three and has played his shots fearlessly. He is striking at 181.44 this season (176 runs).
  • Heinrich Klaasen has 184 runs in four innings at an average of 46 and strike rate of 140.45, including two fifties. Klaasen is still far from his fluent best, but he has been in good touch and will be a top fantasy pick. You can try him as C/VC, especially while batting first.

Key batter picks: 

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is currently the highest run-scorer of IPL 2026 with 200 runs in 4 innings at an average of 50 with an unbelievable strike rate of 266.66. He is the top Dream11 captaincy option against a struggling SRH attack.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal is another top batter for RR to pick in fantasy cricket for this game. Jaiswal has 183 runs in four innings at an average of 91.50 at a strike rate of 163.39 in IPL 2026, and has 267 runs against SRH in eight innings (avg. 33.4, SR 154.3).
  • Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant 74 in the last game. He took on the bowlers and looked very comfortable at the crease. His form will be a good sign for the Sunrisers. Abhishek will be a top C/VC choice for this match, as he can take the game away from the Royals if he gets going. 
  • Travis Head is another must-pick in your fantasy teams. He is another super aggressive opener from this match, and you can’t miss out on him. He’s been far from his best in the four games till now (102 runs) but he is a proven match-winner in the IPL. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy has 96 runs, including a fifty, and he also has two wickets to his name. Considering RR’s bowling and the current form of SRH’s middle order, he should get good time to bat and may bowl a few overs. Reddy will be a top all-rounder pick for this game. 

Key bowler picks: 

  • Jofra Archer has five wickets in four games. He’s bowling quick and will pose a threat to the SRH openers. Archer can swing the new ball both ways, and he’ll target Abhishek and Head with his hard lengths. 
  • Nandre Burger too has five wickets to his name. He’s also bowled well with the new ball and in the middle overs. Burger is another bowler who can trouble the SRH openers with his left-arm angle and away swing at a high pace.
  • Ravi Bishnoi has nine wickets in four games. He’s picking up wickets for fun. His economy so far is 8.76 at a bowling strike rate of just 8.6. He has a dominant record against Ishan Kishan in the IPL: 38 balls, 34 runs, four wickets.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Team 

  • Riyan Parag
  • Sandeep Sharma
  • Ravindra Jadeja
  • Shivang Kumar
  • Brijesh Sharma (bowl first)

Other Matchups and Facts 

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad are ahead 12-9 against Rajashtan Royals in the IPL. 
  • SRH have won 4 of the last 5 games between the two teams. 
  • The Royals haven’t won a game against SRH in the last two editions.
  • Jofra Archer vs. Travis Head (all T20s): 13 balls, 18 runs, one dismissal.
  • Harshal Patel vs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (IPL): 16 balls, 15 runs, one dismissal.
  • Ravi Bishnoi vs. Heinrich Klaasen (all T20s): 22 balls, 36 runs, no dismissal.

Insights that could decide who will win the RR vs SRH match

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the highest probability of making a 30+ score (68.75%). The next-highest is Yashasvi Jaiswal (50%). This will be a popular c/vc combination in Dream11.
  • Nandre Burger dismissing Ishan Kishan is considered a 32.79% chance of happening according to AI predictive analysis. Ravi Bishnoi, who has dismissed Kishan four times in 38 balls, has a 16.20% chance.
  • SRH have a 58% chance of winning if they bat first, lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 at the death and finish with 180. The corresponding figure for RR is 71%.

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below, where you can even ask a question.

IPL 2026 21st Match: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 21st Match – SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 21st Match – SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 21st Match: SRH vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win?

Rajasthan Royals are clearly the more balanced team for this game. They have quality batters; they bat deep and have plenty of quality in their bowling as well. Sunrisers, on the other hand, are not at their best with the bat, and their bowling has been abysmal, especially the pacers. 

Rajasthan Royals should win this match.

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“Finally” – Twitter Reactions to Sanju Samson’s first century for CSK: 115* off 56 balls

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“Finally” – Twitter Reactions to Sanju Samson’s first century for CSK: 115* off 56 balls

Sanju Samson had just 22 runs in his first three innings for the Chennai Super Kings. His average at Chepauk was just 11 after six innings. But he turned things around really well during CSK’s fourth game of IPL 2026 against the Delhi Capitals. 

The opener scored an exceptional century – 115* off 56 balls – when the odds were against him. Fans were being impatient, especially after the hype Samson had when he was traded in from the Rajasthan Royals. 

He started off well and played his shots in the powerplay despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s very safe approach at the other end. Sanju kept playing his shots, got a life when he was on 52, and then eventually completed his century off 52 deliveries.

This was a much-needed knock for CSK’s ‘Chettan,’ and he delivered when the side required runs from him. Fans and the experts applauded Sanju’s efforts and expressed their thoughts on him regaining his form. 

Reactions: Sanju Samson scores first century for CSK

Here are some of the reactions from fans and experts on Sanju Samson’s brilliant hundred:

Sanju Samson being back in form is a great sign for CSK as they desperately need runs from their top order, and fans, team management, and the stakeholders will expect the opener to continue his good form for the rest of the season.

LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 19th Match

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LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report – IPL 2026 19th Match

The two newest IPL franchises go head-to-head in an intriguing contest. Both teams won in incredible fashion during the week, ensuring they remain close to the top four.

Mukul Choudhary announced himself in incredible fashion at Eden Gardens during the week, highlighting Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) improved middle order depth this season. Gujarat Titans (GT) were staring at a third-straight defeat until they scaped home against Delhi Capitals after David Miller decided against a single on the penultimate ball.

All eyes will be on the Lucknow pitch in this day game. LSG have the batting firepower to score big, but GT have the bowling depth especially considering Rashid Khan is getting back to his best. Also, the form of Jos Buttler is a positive, while Shubman Gill and Washington Sundar are also coming off half-centuries.

IPL 2026 19th Match: LSG vs GT Possible Playing XIIs

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Mitchell Marsh (OS), 2. Aiden Markram (OS), 3. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 4. Ayush Badoni, 5. Nicholas Pooran (OS), 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Mukul Choudhary, 8. Mohammed Shami, 9. Avesh Khan, 10. Digvesh Rathi, 11. Prince Yadav, 12. Manimaran Siddharth

Gujarat Titans: 1. Sai Sudharsan, 2. Shubman Gill (c), 3. Jos Buttler (OS, wk), 4. Washington Sundar, 5. Glenn Phillips (OS), 6. Shahrukh Khan, 7. Rahul Tewatia, 8. Rashid Khan (OS), 9. Kagiso Rabada (OS), 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Ashok Sharma, 12. Prasidh Krishna

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

It was a low-scoring match earlier this season. LSG scored 141 and reduced Delhi Capitals to 26/4. Sameer Rizvi (70*) and Tristan Stubbs (39*) saw the Capitals home.

The average first innings score here was 187 runs in IPL 2025, with chasing sides winning six of the seven matches played at the venue. Teams will prefer chasing in this game too with the possibility of dew.

A hot and clear evening is forecast with no chance of rain.

Insights that could shape how the LSG vs GT match will transpire

Below are some interesting insights that could decide this contest, according to SPODA AI data.

  • GT have a 72% chance of winning if they lose one wicket in the powerplay, score 50 runs at the death and finish with 180. The corresponding figure for LSG is 62%.
  • Sai Sudharsan has a 74.51% chance of making a 20+ score, according to predictive analysis.
  • Kagiso Rabada has a 41.22% chance of taking 2+ wickets, according to predictive analysis. Prince Yadav has the highest probability among LSG’s likely XII (38.89%).

For more such information, check out SPODA AI below, where you can even ask a question.

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

Top wicketkeeper picks:

  • Jos Buttler has found form, striking at 156.75 in this IPL (116 runs).
  • Rishabh Pant has enjoyed success against GT, smashing 184 runs in five innings at an average of 92 and strike rate of 172. This includes a 54-ball 104.

Key batter picks:

  • Mitchell Marsh smashed 117 (64) in his last match against GT. In all T20s since the start of 2025, Marsh has scored 1,642 runs at an average of 37.3 and strike rate of 153.3.
  • Sai Sudharsan rarely misses out two games in a row. Since the start of 2025, Sudharsan has struck 857 runs in the IPL at an average of 50.4 and strike rate of 156.4.
  • Shubman Gill has an average of 54.2 and strike rate of 147.3 in seven matches against LSG (271 runs).

Top all-rounder picks:

  • Aiden Markram hit 58 (31) and 36 (24) against GT in IPL 2025. In all T20s this year, Markram has scored 719 runs at an average of 44.9 and strike rate of 161.9.
  • Washington Sundar can be a solid differential vc option in fantasy cricket. Sundar bats in the top four and LSG have a number of left-handers he can target with his offspin.

Key bowler picks:

  • Rashid Khan is back in form. And he has some good matchups in this game. Rashid has overall figures of 3/59 off 61 balls against Nicholas Pooran in domestic T20s.
  • Since the start of 2025, no bowler has taken more wickets in the IPL middle overs than Prasidh Krishna’s 12.
  • Prince Yadav is LSG’s top wicket-taker this season with five. The pacer has accumulated 219 Dream11 points so far.

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Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Mohammed Shami has picked up three powerplay wickets in IPL 2026. He has key matchups against GT’s top order.
  • Kagiso Rabada has nine wickets in four matches against LSG. He also has a strong matchup against Nicholas Pooran.
  • Nicholas Pooran has a high ceiling, but is struggling in T20s this year. He has not crossed 17 in 10 of his last 11 matches.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

  • Head-to-head: GT 4, LSG 3.
  • Mohammed Shami vs. Shubman Gill (IPL): 53 balls, 76 runs, two wickets.
  • Mohammed Shami vs. Jos Buttler (all T20s): 80 balls, 112 runs, three wickets.
  • Mohammed Siraj vs. Aiden Markram (IPL): 30 balls, 43 runs, no wickets.
  • Rashid Khan vs. Rishabh Pant (all T20s): 107 balls, 120 runs, three wickets.
  • Kagiso Rabada vs. Nicholas Pooran (all T20s): 45 balls, 55 runs, four wickets.
  • Avesh Khan vs. Shubman Gill (IPL): 54 balls, 71 runs, four wickets.

IPL 2026 19th Match: LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

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Option 1:

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IPL 2026 19th Match – LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

Option 2:

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IPL 2026 19th Match – LSG vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today

IPL 2026 19th Match: LSG vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win?

This can go either way. Will back GT, courtesy of their attack, but only just.

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List of most valuable IPL teams 2026: Which franchise has the most value?

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List of most valuable IPL teams 2026: Which franchise has the most value?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is among the biggest sporting leagues in the world. It is competing with other sporting leagues like the NFL, EPL, NBA, MLB, etc., which is a great sign for the league and cricket as a sport. 

IPL’s overall valuation is somewhere around $16-18.5 billion, widely considered the second-highest after the National Football League (NFL). Since the Indian Premier League is valued so much, the value of the IPL franchises will be higher as well. 

Recently two franchises – Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals were sold to new respective owners, and it has created a huge buzz in the cricketing and business sectors.

In this article, we’ll list down the values of each IPL franchise.

Most valuable IPL teams 2026

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

RCB was recently acquired by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group. The valuation was $1.78 billion for men and the WPL side as well. After this deal, RCB is the highest valued franchise in the league.

2. Rajasthan Royals (RR)

The Rajasthan Royals also got sold to Kal Somani (US entrepreneur). The franchise was valued at $1.63 billion, including the franchises in the Caribbean Premier League and the SA20 league. 

3. Mumbai Indians (MI)

The current brand value of the Mumbai Indians is $242 million, which makes them one of the highly valued teams in the IPL. Their overall valuation is estimated to be somewhere around $1.6-1.7 billion. They’re the joint most successful team in the IPL, with five titles to their name.

4. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

CSK has also won five titles in the IPL, and they arguably have the biggest fan following in the entire tournament. Their brand value is $235 million, with their overall valuation estimated to be $1.3-1.4 billion. 

5. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR has 3 titles to their name, and their overall valuation is approximately $1.1-1.15 billion. Their brand value is around $222 million. KKR has a good fan following, and Shahrukh Khan being their owner makes them a popular franchise. They also have teams in the MLC, CPL, and ILT20.

6. Delhi Capitals (DC)

Delhi Capitals is one of the teams that are yet to win the IPL title, but like every IPL franchise, they have a good fan following. KL Rahul and Axar Patel are the two big names of the franchise. Their overall valuation is around $1-1.1 billion, with their brand value being $152 million. The Capitals have franchises in the SA20, ILT20, CPL, and the MLC as well.

7. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 

Owned by the Sun TV network, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have an overall valuation of around $1-1.05 billion. Their brand valuation is $154 million. The likes of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan are the face of the franchise (domestic players). They have a sister franchise in the SA20 and a team in The Hundred.

8. Gujarat Titans (GT) 

Gujarat Titans have an overall valuation of nearly $1 billion, and their brand value is $142 million. They won the IPL title back in 2022, which was their first year in the tournament. Skipper Shubman Gill is the face of GT. 

9. Punjab Kings (PBKS)

The Punjab Kings lost the final of the IPL in 2025. Their fan following has increased since the last year. PBKS has an overall value of approx. $1 billion, and their brand value is $141 million. 

10. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 

LSG is one of the two newest sides in the league. They have an overall valuation of nearly $1 billion, and their brand value is $122 million. Mr. Sanjiv Goenka from the RPSG group is the owner of the LSG franchise. They have teams in other cricket leagues around the globe.

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