Introduction If IPL 2026 has a batting prodigy story in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, it has an equally compelling bowling prodigy story in Eshan Malinga. The Sunrisers Hyderabad teenager has taken 14 wickets in 8 matches at a bowling average of 9.44 — numbers so extraordinary that most experienced analysts double-check them before committing to the citation. An average of 9.44 means Eshan...

The Numbers: KKR's IPL 2026 Crisis in Context Kolkata Knight Riders are a three-time IPL champion with a history of title-winning comebacks. In IPL 2026, they sit at the bottom of the 10-team points table with 1 point from 5 matches — a single no-result point from a washout — and zero wins. The ESPNcricinfo analysis describes them as the team in most danger of being left behind as...

Gujarat Titans hosting Rajasthan Royals is always a high-stakes encounter in the Indian Premier League. Both teams are packed with match-winners capable of shifting momentum in just one over. For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, Match 9 offers a rich pool of players across batting, bowling, and all-round categories. Picking the right Fantasy XI requires a combination of current form, venue data,...

Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly waiting to witness one of the most awaited IPL seasons in recent times. Fresh from their T20 World Cup triumph, with marquee players from all over the globe arriving to don the jersey, and injury concerns already taking centre stage before a single ball is bowled, the build-up to IPL 2026 has been nothing short of spectacular. The defending...