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Sri Lanka secured a 41-run victory over the West Indies in their opening ODI, thanks to stellar performances from Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal mendis (72). Their crucial partnership propelled Sri Lanka to 303/7. Despite a spirited chase led by Shai Hope, the West Indies were bowled out for 262, with Dushmantha Chameera taking four wickets.

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series 1-0 against West Indies after the third match was washed out without a ball being bowled, following a similar fate for the second game. Their 41-run win in the opening ODI proved decisive. Captain Kusal mendis celebrated his first series win as skipper, while West Indies captain Shai Hope credited Sri Lanka’s strong performance.

Gujarat Titans faced an unlucky start in Qualifier 1 as Sai Sudharsan was dismissed hit wicket after his bat slipped and dislodged the bails. This followed a massive 254/5 posted by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, powered by Rajat Patidar's explosive 93. The early wicket put immense pressure on the Titans' chase.

Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator in Mullanpur, with the winner moving to Qualifier 2. SRH hold a dominant 14-9 head-to-head edge and have beaten RR six straight times since 2022. A high-scoring pitch is expected, with key battles featuring Travis Head vs Jofra Archer and Pat Cummins against Riyan Parag in a must-win clash.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

Hyderabad and Punjab are poised for a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter on a batting paradise. Both teams boast explosive Powerplay and middle-overs scoring, with star batsmen set to light up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Despite recent losses, Punjab's bowlers face a stern test on a pitch favouring batsmen, while Hyderabad aims to rebound.

Peshawar Zalmi secured their second PSL title, their first since 2017, by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final. Captain Babar Azam finally lifted a trophy as leader, while Aaron Hardie starred with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 56 and taking 4 wickets to guide Zalmi to victory.

Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to their maiden Pakistan Super League title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. Despite a golden duck in the final, Azam concluded the tournament as the leading run-scorer with an impressive 588 runs. Former cricketers congratulated him on this significant captaincy achievement.

Babar Azam's spectacular century propelled Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL final, defeating Islamabad United. His unbeaten 103 powered Zalmi to 221, a total too daunting for United. This remarkable innings marked Babar's fourth PSL century, equalling a record, and his ninth T20 hundred as captain, a new global benchmark.

Babar Azam’s century led Peshawar Zalmi to a dominant win, earning praise from Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal. They credited his partnership with Kusal mendis but stressed it shouldn’t define his international form. Basit said, “There is a world of difference between international cricket and PSL,” adding such performances must be replicated at the highest level to silence critics.

Rajasthan Royals aim to extend their winning streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Jaipur. The previous encounter saw SRH secure a dominant 57-run victory. Both teams are in strong form, with RR currently second and SRH fourth in the IPL 2026 standings.

A childhood viewing of Saajan inspired Sri Lankan actor Shehan Malik to learn Hindi and chase Bollywood dreams. Now in India for IPL 2026, the Kegalle-born content creator reflects on discovering language through films, playing junior cricket with Kusal mendis and Niroshan Dickwella, and experiencing India’s intense cricket fandom firsthand.

Shehzad pointed to questions asked to Kusal mendis, who is currently playing in the PSL.

Rajasthan Royals host Sunrisers Hyderabad tonight in Jaipur for a crucial IPL 2026 clash. RR, with 10 points, aim to leverage their strong home record after a recent win. SRH, on a three-match winning streak and bolstered by Pat Cummins' return, present a formidable challenge. Both teams face batting concerns, making this a must-win encounter.

mendis, who was signed by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL player auction in February for PKR 4.2 crore, was speaking after his team’s 76-run win over Lahore Qalandars in Karachi. The 31-year-old scored 74 off 48 balls and was named Player of the Match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad aim for a third consecutive win at home against Delhi Capitals, buoyed by recent bowling successes. Despite an inconsistent batting lineup, SRH faces a DC side that recently bounced back with a strong chase. Historically, DC has a slight edge in Hyderabad.

Babar, however, could not find rhythm and was dismissed for 18 off 20 balls. Babar Azam's slow strike rate in T20s has been a topic of discussion in recent times, and Steve Smith denying him a single in the Big Bash League (BBL) earlier was a topic of discussion in cricketing circles.

Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam survived a helmet blow from Ubaid Shah but continued batting after checks. He later scored 43 and shared a 109-run stand with Kusal mendis to steady the innings. Babar also became the first player to reach 4000 PSL runs. He noted changing conditions but backed his team’s strong spin attack.