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How Heinrich Klaasen and Shreyas Iyer have quietly become the most valuable batters in IPL 2026 | Cricket News

How Heinrich Klaasen and Shreyas Iyer have quietly become the most valuable batters in IPL 2026 | Cricket News

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4 min readHyderabadMay 5, 2026 07:02 PM IST Number four is the position nobody wants until the game needs saving. Too early and you’re wasting resources; too late and the target is already out of reach. This season, two batters have made it look straightforward: Heinrich Klaasen for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shreyas Iyer for Punjab Kings. They are the only two middle-order batters among the top 15 run-getters in IPL 2026. The other thirteen are top-order batsmen — openers, mostly, with Jos Buttler and Ishan Kishan coming in as the odd number threes. The position demands something different: the ability to walk in against fiery pacers when two wickets have fallen early, read the situation in three deliveries, and bat accordingly. Or walk in when 90 have already come in ten overs, and not slow that rate down. Very few have done it consistently. Suryakumar Yadav was one. Glenn Phillips another. Klaasen was not the designated number four for Sunrisers last year. Nitish Kumar Reddy was, and the biggest issue he faced was timing — either …

Axar Patel after DC’s collapse against RCB: Batters must take ‘personal responsibility’ to improve technique | Cricket News

Axar Patel after DC’s collapse against RCB: Batters must take ‘personal responsibility’ to improve technique | Cricket News

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2 min readNew DelhiApr 28, 2026 07:00 AM IST In the aftermath of the Delhi Capitals’ spectacular capitulation against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in New Delhi on Monday, skipper Axar Patel said that not just the franchise but the batters themselves should take responsibility for improving their technique. Axar’s comments came on a day when the Delhi batters were woefully exposed by a sensational new-ball spell by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar. The duo had DC reeling at eight for six and eventually left them at the lowest-ever powerplay score in a completed IPL game, 13 for six. They looked evidently technically deficient, as Hazlewood’s Test match lengths on pace, and Bhuvaneshwar’s ability to move it both ways, ripped through them. Delhi were eventually all out for the meagre total of 75. RCB cantered to an nine-wicket win within 6.3 overs. “You need personal preparation for this. You can say we need to train for this as a team but you need to take personal responsibility to prepare to bat on all kinds of surfaces, …

Complete List of Batters Given Out

Complete List of Batters Given Out

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OBS dismissals in the IPL remain among the rarest and most debated moments in the tournament’s history. In a format driven by split-second decisions, even a brief lapse in judgment can lead to an unusual exit under the obstructing the field rule. Over the years, only a handful of batters have fallen to this uncommon mode of dismissal, often sparking confusion and controversy. Here’s a look at those instances where batters were involved in Obs dismissals in IPL. What is Obstructing the Field? Obstructing the field is a mode of dismissal in cricket where a batter is given out if they interfere with fielding side’s attempt to gather or return the ball deliberately. This includes a actions such as interrupting any part of body to deflect the ball away from the stumps or blocking a fielder’s throw. The key factor in this dismissal is intent—umpires must determine whether the batter’s action was deliberate or simply a natural reflex to protect themselves. Because of this subjective element, obstructing the field decisions often lead to debate and …

Six IPL batters who swing their bat like a golf club

Six IPL batters who swing their bat like a golf club

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In modern-day T20 cricket and specially a league like IPL, batters are increasingly generating power through bat swing instead of using footwork to clear boundaries.  A stable base and a clean extension of the hands are allowing them to access various scoring zones and score four and sixes at will, without needing to step down the pitch often. Here are six IPL batters who have been successful using more bat swing than footwork: India and SRH opener Abhishek Sharma’s six-hitting has evolved, with help from Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, with the left-hander altering his grip and hitting shape. Sharma swings freely across the line, with most of his maximums coming towards long-on and down the ground, while also accessing lofted drives over cover without excessive footwork. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi RR opening batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s power comes more from his bat speed than movement. The left-hander uses a free swing to generate power, while staying balanced at the crease. The 15-year-old has largely hit sixes in the long-on to square leg arc with a clean downswing …

Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Run Riot! LSG Batters Tied Down in Brilliant Spell

Rasikh Salam, Bhuvneshwar Run Riot! LSG Batters Tied Down in Brilliant Spell

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A brilliant spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam has restricted LSG to 146 runs in the IPL 2026 game played on April 15 at Bengaluru. Rashik Salam’s four-wicket haul and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s three-wicket haul have bowled out LSG for 146 runs. After being invited to bat first, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram opened the innings while Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened the bowling attack. Rasik Salam Dar bagged the first wicket for RCB, dismissing Aiden Markram for 12 runs. Rishabh Pant, who came to bat at No.3, got hurt in his left elbow during the 5th over delivered by Josh Hazlewood. He was retired hurt and went back to dug out. With Pooran and Mitchell Marsh at crease, Lucknow Super Giants scored 35 runs in the powerplay. With Josh Hazlewood bagged the wicket of Nicholas Pooran for 1 run, Krunal Pandya further inflicted damage to LSG’s batting line up dismissing Mitchell Marsh and Abdul Samad for 40 and duck respectively. Innings Break! #RCB’s terrific bowling effort restricts #LSG to 146 Will the visitors defend it or …

Sarfaraz Khan lone bright spot as Chennai Super Kings’ batters fail again, lose to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 43 runs | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan lone bright spot as Chennai Super Kings’ batters fail again, lose to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 43 runs | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 11:17 PM IST Sarfaraz Khan was Chennai Super Kings lone resistance as their big names failed to fire once again as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ran away with a 43-run win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. Sanju Samson scored 9 while Ruturaj Gaikwad made 9 as Ayush Mhatre failed to replicate his form from last match, scoring just 1. Kartik Sharma and Shivam Dube, who scored 14 and 18 respectively also couldn’t make much of an impact. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Tim David, skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an imposing 250 for 3 against Chennai Super Kings. Padikkal (50, 29 balls) and David (70 off 25b) gave a complete towelling to the clueless Super Kings bowlers in an exhibition of mind-blowing range-hitting. Not to be left far behind was skipper Rajat Patidar, who smashed an unbeaten 48 off 19 balls. The carnage began with Devdutt, who was involved in two crucial stands – a 56 (37b) with …

Travishek come to the party for Sunrisers, while KKR batters implode in another damaging defeat to start season

Travishek come to the party for Sunrisers, while KKR batters implode in another damaging defeat to start season

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Synopsis: KKR batters perform hara-kiri as two big run outs ft Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi seal fate of their match against Sunrisers Kolkata Knight Riders, coming in from the cold after a thrashing in the hands of the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, hoped to find some semblance of victory’s warmth at the Eden Gardens. But after a humbling at the hands of the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs on Thursday, KKR were left with more questions than answers. With their decent batting lineup failing to fire, except Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s half-century, two run-outs involving the youngster led to chaos and summed up their struggles. KKR batters implode Overhauling 226 was going to be a tall ask with Kolkata needing an explosive start that mirrored Hyderabad’s beginning. With a less-than-ideal bowling lineup at SRH’s disposal, Finn Allen went into beast mode straightaway, slamming David Payne for 25 runs in the first over. However, Harsh Dubey slammed the brakes, taking out the New Zealander in the next over. SRH skipper Ishan Kishan persisted with spin, curiously bringing …

Why are RCB batters sporting impractical long hair during a sticky summer tournament like IPL?

Why are RCB batters sporting impractical long hair during a sticky summer tournament like IPL?

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 22, 2026 06:15 PM IST An ode to T20 World Cup winner Tilak Varma? A riff off peak-MS Dhoni as respect? Or just a copy of the latest matinee idol from Kannada or Telugu movie industries? The Royal Challengers Bangalore team saw four of their frontline players turn up for the photo shoot, sporting longer hairdos. Captain Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer and Tim David reported sporting long tresses which in Indian cricket are an ultimate tribute to CSK’s MS Dhoni. While cackling speculation on social media twisted what it could mean under a catty hashtag of ‘iykyk’, others reckoned this highly impractical idea of growing their hair during a non-salubrious, sticky, sweaty summer slam of a tournament might just be a promotion collaboration with a hair cream or (best case scenario) barber brand. The time to keep long hair in India is October-February at most, but peak-April and May sporting of a flowing mane will be considered bold – or foolish, by most. Bhuvneshwar Kumar kept it sensible, but …

IND vs AUS Pink-ball Test: Jemimah Rodrigues shows some fight, but Indian batters underperform again to leave Australia in control | Cricket News

IND vs AUS Pink-ball Test: Jemimah Rodrigues shows some fight, but Indian batters underperform again to leave Australia in control | Cricket News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 6, 2026 07:53 PM IST India perhaps produced the most jaw-dropping moment of Day 1 in the one-off Test against Australia, when debutant Sayali Satghare moved the ball prodigiously through the gap between bat and pad of opener Georgia Voll, starting from well outside the off stump and hitting the top of the leg stump. But in the grander scheme of things, on a day when 13 wickets fell overall, Australia finished well in control at WACA in Perth. Alyssa Healy’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss was vindicated as Australia’s seamers, led by the sensational Annabel Sutherland, picked up regular wickets in the first two sessions to bowl India out for 198. And having had to navigate the tricky period under lights with the pink ball hooping around, the hosts will rest easy knowing that their two most prolific batters in this format – Ellyse Perry and Sutherland – were unbeaten at stumps at 96/3. Rodrigues’ lone hand For India, many batters got starts, but it was only …