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Will rain affect Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh today?

Will rain affect Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh today?

3 min readUpdated: May 29, 2026 03:31 PM IST Mullanpur weather update, IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 GT vs RR: Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are expected to lock horns in a high-octane clash in Mullanpur on Friday, with a spot in the IPL 2026 final up for grabs. While fans will be expecting another Vaibhav Sooryavanshi whirlwind, there is also the looming possibility of rain affecting the contest today. Gujarat are eyeing their third final in four years, while RR are aiming for a third final in 19 editions of the tournament. Mullanpur weather today, May 29 2026 According to the BBC weather forecast, light rain showers are expected consistently throughout the evening at the Chandigarh venue. Rainfall chances are expected to spike up to 40 percent around 9:30 PM IST and hold steady for the next three hours, raising the possibility of a rain-marred contest to decide the finalist. ALSO READ | Sooryavanshi has zero front-foot game. That’s exactly why no one can contain him Mullanpur rainfall chances, May 29, 2026 Is there a reserve day …

Vape video: Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected | Cricket News

Vape video: Hefty fine for Riyan Parag as RR captain admits offence, stringent action against team expected | Cricket News

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 30, 2026 02:09 PM IST The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Riyan Parag 25 per cent of his match fee and handed him one demerit point for vaping inside the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday. “Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 40 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Punjab Kings,” the BCCI said in a statement. The statement added that Riyan was found to have breached Article 2.21 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘conduct that brings the game into disrepute.’ ALSO READ | BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ “The incident occurred during the second innings when Riyan was seen using a vape inside the dressing room. Riyan admitted to the offence …

BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ | Cricket News

BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vape video: ‘We’ll seek an explanation…’ | Cricket News

3 min readMumbaiApr 29, 2026 03:06 PM IST The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reacted to videos circulating on social media that appeared to show Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag vaping inside the team dressing room during RR’s IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday. The visuals, captured during the live broadcast, quickly went viral and sparked debate online. The incident has now drawn the attention of the BCCI, with a board official confirming that Parag’s explanation will be sought before any further action is considered. “We will be seeking an explanation from Riyan on this issue, as vaping is not allowed. Depending on his explanation, the IPL will take further course of action,” a BCCI official told The Indian Express. The clip is believed to have been captured during RR’s 223-run chase, shortly after Parag had been dismissed. While there has been no official announcement on punishment so far, reports suggest the matter is under internal review. The 24-year-old has had a modest season with the bat …

IPL | Shreyas Iyer on hand injury: ‘It’s the same as it was before. I don’t want to jinx anything’ | Cricket News

IPL | Shreyas Iyer on hand injury: ‘It’s the same as it was before. I don’t want to jinx anything’ | Cricket News

3 min readApr 1, 2026 12:28 AM IST Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer was hit flush on his wrist by a shot hit by teammate Cooper Connolly on Tuesday in their Indian Premier League match vs the Gujarat Titans. He looked in considerable pain as the physio checked on him and was dismissed on the very next delivery. After the match though, Iyer said that the wrist was the same as it was before and he did not want to jinx anything. “All I can say, it’s nice. It’s the same as it was before. I don’t want to jinx anything. I just want to stay positive and hopefully everything comes out right,” he said in the post-match presentation ceremony when asked about the injury. The skipper, who scored 18, said that he was inside icing his hand when Punjab suffered a mini collapse, losing Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis inside 5 runs. “Honestly speaking, I was focused on my hand inside, icing it and then suddenly we lost two wickets back-to-back. These …

‘No home advantage’ says Kings assistant bowling coach as Punjab gear up to host CSK | Chandigarh News

‘No home advantage’ says Kings assistant bowling coach as Punjab gear up to host CSK | Chandigarh News

While Punjab Kings lost their opening home match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA International Stadium at Mullanpur last week, it also meant that the team won only two of its last 15 home matches in the last two years. The Shreyas Iyer-led Kings won their opening two matches in the IPL this season but those two wins came while playing away. As the Kings face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday evening at the Mullanpur Stadium, Punjab Kings assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves said that the team might see a new combination. “We have a good set of pace bowlers, spinners, and batting line-up. Hence, we do have a very balanced unit. You might see a slight change tomorrow in the playing combination. I cannot discuss or say anything about it but you will see tomorrow,” said Gonsalves while addressing the media at the stadium. Story continues below this ad Last week, Punjab Kings suffered a 50-run loss against Royals. Chasing a target of 206 …

WATCH: ‘Nervous’ Rishabh Pant signals he’s back with moment of magic behind stumps | Ipl News

Rishabh Pant’s comeback to the crease after more than a year on the sidelines ended in just 13 balls after the Delhi Capitals captain perished in the 13th over while trying to attempt a ramp shot against Harshal Patel. The pace of the ball from Patel deceived Pant, who ended up offering an easy catch at backward point. The Delhi Capitals went on to lose their IPL 2024 opener by four wickets against the Punjab Kings at the new Mullanpur Stadium. Pant’s comeback after 454 days “Personally, I was pretty nervous but you have to go through this when you enter the field. This isn’t the first time being nervous, but happy about my return overall. I think we had a par score, but because we were one bowler short because of an injury, can’t do much about it. The wicket played as we expected to play, can’t make excuses. We will learn from it but having one bowler short is never good. But while Pant’s batting comeback had ended with him furiously trudging off …

Tickets, Parking, IPL 2024 Guide

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals at Mullanpur Stadium: Punjab Kings will play their first game of IPL 2024 against the Delhi Capitals on March 23 (Saturday) at their brand-new home ground: the Mullanpur Stadium. The PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 game will be the first time that the Mullanpur Stadium will be hosting an IPL game. Construction for the Mullanpur Stadium, which has a 33,000 seating capacity, had started in 2015. So what are the things that Punjab Kings fans travelling to the Mullanpur Stadium need to keep in mind? Read this quick guide to find out. Where can fans buy tickets for the PBKS vs DC game? Punjab Kings fans can buy tickets for PBKS’ first home game at Paytm Insider. Apart from Paytm Insider, will offline tickets be available at box office? There is a box office outside the Mullanpur Stadium. Fans can go there and pick up the tickets, subject to availability. The timings for the same are 11 AM-6 PM, an official from Punjab Kings told The Indian Express. Where can …