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    Vansh Bedi Stats: The Complete Career Breakdown of Indian Cricket’s Most Exciting Young Wicketkeeper

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    Wicketkeeper-batters have never been in short supply for Indian cricket. Be it Farokh Engineer or Syed Kirmani, MS Dhoni or Rishabh Pant, the line goes on deep & high. And it is inside that arduous tradition where the story of Vansh Bedi is being played out first quietly, now rather loudly.  A boy from Almora who shifted to Delhi in search of serious cricket, a boy who at 12 made the headlines by taking apart all opposing bowling attacks in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, a lad whose 96 off 41 balls guided his team to victory on debut in the Delhi Premier League earlier this year and went on to secure an IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings, only for it all to be obliquely destroyed by a ligament injury half-way through the season is indeed where genuine promise meets real challenge: The Vansh Bedi stats speak volumes for what they’ve been seen doing across every format that they have played. Quick Profile Detail Information Full Name Vansh Bedi Date of Birth December 23, 2002 Age (as of July 2026) 23 years Birthplace Almora, Uttarakhand, India Current Base Delhi Batting Style Right-hand bat Bowling Style Right-arm off-break Playing Role Wicketkeeper-Batter Domestic Team Delhi IPL Franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL Price (2025 Auction) ₹55 lakh T20 Batting Average 32.22 T20 Strike Rate 149.48 Highest T20 Score 96 off 41 balls Ranji Trophy Debut January 2024 (for Bihar) T20 Debut December 5, 2024 (Delhi vs Arunachal Pradesh) IPL Status (2026) Chennai Super Kings squad Early Life: Almora To Delhi Born in Almora, Uttarakhand, Vansh Bedi has made a name for himself at the domestic level after Chennai Super Kings drafted him in their squad during the IPL 2025 mega-auction. Almora is a hill town in the Kumaon region – not exactly what you would call a cricketing hotbed The trip to the IPL operates back from there is not a quick one, and it simply didn’t comply with the straightened course. He began playing cricket when he is 6 years old. From a young age, his mother insisted he play cricket, which resulted in him developing a solid foundation. Local friends and local matches helped him discover himself in talent. His early training was also done by his uncle who was a cricketer himself. He then moved to Delhi in search of better cricket exposure. That decision with respect to the heart of the National Capital remained his frontline trade geographical choice relating to cricket. The national structure was in Delhi, the access to better coaching, standards that allowed him to come up against stronger opponents in age-group cricket and proximity to the Delhi Premier League infrastructure all provided a platform Almora could not. His brilliant keeping ability and his natural knack for playing counter-attacking innings separated him from the rest of his generation, paving the way to a future in cricket. Age-Group Cricket: The Early Signals For all the professional statistics that eventually find their way onto a Vansh Bedi stats page, there is age-group data that told any observer paying attention what sort of cricketer was blossoming. At 12, he lit up the Vinoo Mankad Trophy with almost 400 runs in five matches. It is not a common feat to do well with the bat during five matches in a competitive age-group treast at 12 for 400 odd runs. This shows that one is able to produce quality innings regularly, not just once in a while – the cornerstone of any serious long-term cricket career. His stock rose further during the 2019 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup when he was one of the key players in taking India deep into it. Getting runs in the Under-19 system showed that domestic talent was successfully being carried across into a format of international age-group cricket, a vital channel from junior potential to senior professional pathway. Also Read: Harshit Rana Stats | Virat Kohli Jersey Number | Vivrant Sharma Vansh Bedi Stats: 2024 Delhi Premier League Delhi Premier League 2024 was the tournament that really put Vansh Bedi on the national map. On the other hand, Noida’s Bedi made an impressive 96 off just 41 balls (six fours, eight sixes) against East Delhi Riders in the Delhi Premier League T20 2024 to go on to dominate the rivals and also adorn a strike rate of 234.14. He was the second-highest run-scorer with 221 runs at an average of 44.5 and a strike rate of 234.14 in one innings alone. Just let those numbers sink in for a second. To have a T20 strike rate of 234.14 in a proper domestic game is not a shoulder turn on the village green; it is an expert, get-to-a-hundred attack against a professional bowler Henry Nicholls– 60 average from No.5 after being kept out as a pinata at No.3, but for a young keeper-batter juggling keeping duties cognitive overload whilst putting up numbers at that level with bat is really impressive He became Captain of Purani Dilli 6 in Delhi Premier League and led the team with great performances. The captaincy assignment was another confirmation of the esteem his peers and selectors had for him, not only as a player, but also as an instigator of thought. DPL 2024 Batting Summary Tournament Runs Innings Average Strike Rate Highest Score DPL 2024 221 – 44.5 165+ 96 off 41 balls Vansh Bedi Stats: Code T20 Career His overall T20 batting average of 32.22 along with a rather gallant strike rate figured in the first level can prove to be an asset as he has scorers mindset fueled uphill scoring ability. Those numbers clear some space in the Indian domestic T20 landscape. A batting average better than 30 demonstrates regular productivity – far from flashes of brilliance that are offset by many low scores; meanwhile, a strike-rate of 149.48 highlights the pace at which this productivity is begetting genuine game impact. In short, this marriage of average and strike rate at the age of 24 denotes a

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    Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard: The Complete IPL 2026 Breakdown With Results, Records and History

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    Certain rivalries have defined a generation of cricket. In IPL 2026, the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match scorecard conversation has crossed grounds far deeper than a franchise talking to another. These two sides created official records for the highest match aggregate between these two in IPL history, the highest successful chase ever recorded at any level of T20 cricket anywhere on the planet, and topped it off with an Indian owning a record-ever individual score in IPL history. All in one afternoon. All in one game. And then two weeks later they played again in a low-scoring thriller that went to the last over. If you were not watching, then what made of an extraordinary. This guide has every statistic, number and fact from both matches – the bowling figures, the name of Sri Lanka’s match-winning captain in 1983, Sri Lankan goalkeeping records that seem to be plucked from an alternative universe history. Series at a Glance: IPL 2026 Detail Match 1 Match 2 Date April 25, 2026 May 11, 2026 Venue Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala Match Number 35th Match, IPL 2026 55th Match, IPL 2026 Toss Winner DC (batted first) PBKS (batted first) DC Score 264/2 (20 overs) 216/7 (19 overs) PBKS Score 265/4 (18.5 overs) 210/5 (20 overs) Result PBKS won by 6 wickets DC won by 6 runs Player of the Match KL Rahul (DC) – 152* Madhav Tiwari (DC) Match Aggregate 529 runs 426 runs Key Record Highest successful T20 chase globally Last-over thriller Match 1 – 35th Match | April 25, 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi The Story in One Paragraph In the 41-degree heat of a flat pitch in Delhi, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel opted to bat after winning the toss. Then came that remarkable individual innings that will surely be remembered as one of the greatest the IPL has seen before a similar but even more extraordinary team comeback that no wizard on earth would have bet on halfway. In an IPL 2026 run-fest where both teams scored over 250, Punjab Kings successfully chased down the gold with seven balls to spare and set up the biggest first-innings total (265) to match successful T20 chases record at that time. This is the highest ever match aggregate, 529 runs of matches between PBKS and DC in IPL history. Delhi Capitals Innings: 264/2 (20 overs) Delhi Capitals scored a huge total of 264 for 2 after choosing to bat first. KL Rahul blazed a brilliant improvised 152 not out (the best by any Indian in the IPL) with an equally methodical supporting knock of 91 from Nitish Rana. DC Batting Scorecard: Batter Dismissal R B 4s 6s SR Pathum Nissanka c Cooper Connolly b Xavier Bartlett 8 7 1 0 114.29 KL Rahul (wk) not out 152 67 11 10 226.87 Nitish Rana c Shashank Singh b Xavier Bartlett 91 44 9 5 206.82 Sameer Rizvi not out 4 3 0 0 133.33 Extras (b 1, lb 0, nb 2, w 6) 9 Total 264/2 (20 overs) DC Bowling Figures (PBKS Bowlers): Bowler O R W Econ Arshdeep Singh 4 49 1 12.25 Xavier Bartlett 4 69 2 17.25 Marco Jansen 4 41 0 10.25 Yuzvendra Chahal 4 46 0 11.50 Cooper Connolly 2 33 0 16.50 Marcus Stoinis 2 24 0 12.00 In just 19 balls, Rahul raced from 100 to 150. The ball was the penultimate of the innings, and it cleared the fielder like a superbly controlled uppercut off a lifter from Arshdeep Singh. Rahul was also the first Indian, and third overall, to strike a 150 in the IPL, behind only Chris Gayle’s unbeaten 175 (2013) and Brendon McCullum’s 158* (2008). KL Rahul’s 132 runs is the highest-ever IPL score by a Delhi Capitals batter, breaking Rishabh Pant’s previous record of 128. Rahul equaled the record for the highest individual score at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, surpassing both Pant and Chris Gayle’s (128) records. Punjab Kings Innings: 265/4 (18.5 Ovs) ESPNcricinfo’s Forecaster had PBKS’ win probability at the halfway point (when they were 55 for 3 chasing a target of 124) was 14.83% Over the next 18.5 overs, all predictions and every record was rewritten. PBKS Batting Scorecard: Batter Dismissal R B 4s 6s SR Priyansh Arya c Nitish Rana b Kuldeep Yadav 43 19 4 4 226.32 Prabhsimran Singh (wk) c Tristan Stubbs b Axar Patel 76 26 6 7 292.31 Cooper Connolly c Tristan Stubbs b Kuldeep Yadav 14 11 1 1 127.27 Shreyas Iyer (c) not out 71 36 3 7 197.22 Marcus Stoinis c sub b Axar Patel 28 16 2 2 175.00 Nehal Wadhera not out 20 8 2 1 250.00 Extras (b 0, lb 0, nb 3, w 10) 13 Total 265/4 (18.5 overs) DC Bowling Figures (PBKS Chase): Bowler O R W Econ Kuldeep Yadav 4 46 2 11.50 Axar Patel (c) 4 44 1 11.00 Mukesh Kumar 3 56 0 18.67 Lungi Ngidi 3.5 67 0 17.48 Vipraj Nigam (Impact) 4 40 0 10.00 Together they put on 116 in the powerplay, and add that to a chancy yet calm 71 not out from skipper Shreyas Iyer off only 36 balls, and also see KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152 pushed back into the shade. PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, however, kept his cool to steer the chase home brilliantly accumulating 71 not out off 36 balls hitting three fours and seven sixes. He guided PBKS home with seven balls to spare. Records Set – April 25, 2026 Record Detail Highest Successful T20 Chase (Global) PBKS – 265/4 off 18.5 overs Highest Individual Score by Indian in IPL KL Rahul – 152* off 67 balls Highest DC Score in IPL 264/2 (surpassing previous DC record) Highest Match Aggregate (PBKS vs DC) 529 runs Third-Highest Individual Score in IPL History KL Rahul 152* (behind Gayle 175*, McCullum 158*) Highest Score at Arun Jaitley Stadium (IPL) KL Rahul 152* (breaking Rishabh Pant’s 128) PBKS Powerplay in Chase 116 runs in 6

    Varanasi Cricket Stadium infographic highlighting its location, 30,000-seat capacity, Shiva-inspired design, facilities, construction timeline, and 2026 opening.
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    Varanasi Cricket Stadium – Location, Capacity, Design, Facilities & Complete 2026 Guide

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    Cricket, in India, feels inevitable in cities: the energy of the sport seems to be something like air you breathe – there well might never have been a stadium for it to formally fill. Varanasi is one of those cities. The oldest living urban settlement in India, the spiritual capital of Hinduism, a city that has been attracting pilgrims and scholars, poets and traders for over three thousand years no less, now also home to India’s latest international cricket ground. The concept of the Varanasi cricket stadium is something truly unique amongst Indian sports infrastructure: a world-class facility being constructed in the midst of a city defined by an ancient identity, architected and developed to reflect that identity and not erase it. Here is the entire guide for 2026 – location, capacity, design, features and construction timeline along with everything fans need to know about Phases I-II of one of cricket’s most awaited stadium openings in Indian history. Varanasi Cricket Stadium – Quick Overview Category Details Official Name Varanasi International Cricket Stadium Location Rajatalab area, beside Ring Road Phase-2, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Coordinates 25°17′45″N 82°51′18″E Seating Capacity 30,000 (expandable to 40,000) Land Area 30 Acres (12 hectares) Land Cost ₹121 Crore (acquired by UP Government) Construction Cost Approximately ₹330 Crore Builder Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Operating Model Public-Private Partnership (30 years) Governing Bodies BCCI, UPCA, Government of Uttar Pradesh Tenants Kashi Rudras (UP cricket team); India national cricket team Number of Pitches 18 (international + domestic) Practice Grounds 9 wickets in main ground; 1 outdoor ground Construction Status (2026) 75% complete as of late 2025; targeted for 2026 opening Why Varanasi? The City Behind the Stadium Varanasi claims to be the spiritual capital of Hinduism, which makes India one of the biggest fan-cricket nations in the world. In a sporting venue that combines the ancient cultural weight of a city with the modern cricketing obsession in this country, it was always likely to be something ready and worth watching. Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benares, situated on the western banks of the river Ganges, has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years. The city of Lord Shiva, where ancient ghats, temples, music and philosophic tradition coexist with modernity at the epicenter of a fast-growing Uttar Pradesh economy. That same Uttar Pradesh is also one of India’s biggest cricket nurseries with passionate fans throughout Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Agra and Varanasi itself. Even before Varanasi cricket stadium embarks on its first match ever, in dog-whistle framing, fans are contemplating whether launches could see ICC tournaments like an ODI or T20 World Cup hosted in Kashi. The city carries with it a cultural richness that adds another layer of depth to all of its international fixtures; a match in the Test or World Cup here, for example, would represent a powerful symbolic value that most venues cannot replicate. Also Read: Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Arun Jaitley Stadium How It Started – The Origin Story of the Project The project for the cricket stadium in Varanasi was formally launched in April 2023 when the Government of Uttar Pradesh confirmed that an international cricket ground would be built in Varanasi. Its timing was also worth a mention, came as part of India’s overall assault to grow cricketing infrastructure beyond the wall-to-wall mega venues into cities with a huge appetite for the game but have hitherto been ignored by international fixtures. The stadium was awarded to Larsen and Toubro, who won the tenders in August 2023. L&T happens to be amongst the most reputed engineering and construction firms in India – involved with things like metro rail systems, airport terminals and more. Their participation lent technical credibility to the project. On the outskirts of Varanasi, the Government of Uttar Pradesh bought 30 acres near Ring Road Phase-2 in Rajatalab for ₹121 crore, while construction costs are pegged at ₹330 crore. The 30-year public-private partnership operating model means that while L&T will construct the stadium, it is also entrusted with its commercial operations for three decades, a framework that encourages high-quality construction and cost-effective long-term operations in a manner that pure government projects seldom manage. A ceremony both symbolic of the city and significant for the project was held on September 23, 2023. The Varanasi cricket stadium had a political and logistical thrust driven by the personal interest of PM Modi in the development of his Lok Sabha constituency, which has mostly kept it on track despite the usual challenges that big-city-scale construction poses to historic urban environments. Images of Varanasi Cricket Stadium Passion Meets Sports: Design and Architecture If the Varanasi cricket stadium has given its fair share of fodders during discussions to various reasons, be it its capacity or location, one of major topic for conversation around this landmark has been the architecture itself. This is no common bowl-shaped venue. All the structural elements are designed to showcase Varanasi as the land of Lord Shiva. The implementation of a trishul-shaped floodlight, a first in Indian cricket venues, is already in place. Illuminated, the gold-tipped spires of these tall trident-like towers bathe Kashi with an ambience that brings to mind both devotion and power in a manner that blends timeless tradition with modern design. The Shiva-oriented design, especially the trishul lights and crescent roof, has been praised as some of the most distinctive features at any cricket space in India. The floodlight is just a part of the design vocabulary you are trained with: None, and I mean none, of the cricket stadiums in the world – not Trent Bridge, not Eden Gardens, not the MCG, have been set up as one which is proud to be built around a singular spirit of a city. The Varanasi cricket stadium is a venue for sport and an architectural monument. Facilities and Infrastructure It will have the capacity to hold 30,000 fans and expand to 40,000 in addition to fourteen pitches for domestic and international matches outfitted with high-end drainage systems, state-of-the-art facilities and other standards-compliant

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    Virat Kohli Jersey Number: The Number 18 and the Story That Defines a Legend

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    This is an excerpt from a very lengthy article on performance statistics in sport, which due to its length will be presented over 3 days but can be found here. Assigned randomly, selected from superstition or borrowed from a hero. Yet there are moments where the number and person become so inextricably linked that ripping them apart feels almost dirty, like this digit itself holds the gravity of a career, an identity and an emotional backstory in one single package. And the Virat Kohli jersey number is precisely that type of story. He had the No. 18 on his back since his earliest days as a teenager in white for India Under-19, right through three international formats, across every World Cup appearance and all 200-plus Test matches – until he batted for the last time at Test level in May 2025. That has followed him through all the IPL seasons of his career at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, since 2008. It rides on the millions of replica jerseys sold across India and beyond. And at the heart of all that gives that number meaning is not a record, it is not superstition, it is not marketing exploitation, but rather the memory of a father. Here is the full story of the Virat Kohli jersey number: what it is, why it is, where it came from, and why this has become one of the most emotional numbers in that sport. Quick Profile: Virat Kohli and the Number 18 Detail Information Full Name Virat Kohli Date of Birth November 5, 1988 Age (as of July 2026) 37 years Birthplace Delhi, India Jersey Number 18 (all formats, all franchises) Jersey Worn Since India Under-19 days (2006–07) IPL Franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru Formats Active (2026) ODI only (retired from T20I in 2024, Test in May 2025) Father Prem Kohli (died December 18, 2006) International Debut August 18, 2008 vs Sri Lanka (ODI, Dambulla) Total International Runs 25,322+ (second only to Sachin Tendulkar for India) SIIMA Award Reference 18 – number worn when RCB won IPL 2025 Jersey Fan Demand Highest-selling cricket jersey in India consistently How It Started: A Number, Not a Choice Mythology around the Virat Kohli jersey number abounds, but its origins are far more humble. Initially, Kohli had not selected number 18 for his jersey. And gradually this number became a big part of his life. Kohli, the man in question, explained to Star Sports: “To be honest, 18 was just a number that I inherited on the India U19 jersey, my name and number on the back. That number grew to be very, very significant in my life. That is a detail to sit with. It was not the result of a long contemplation over numerology or anything like that, and yet India’s most recognisable jersey number, one which elicits millions in sales every year and is worn during innings where records for runs against major cricketing nations were slaughtered – is a straight wire out to the band’s face as well. It was just what lay suspended over the shoulder blades of a teenage Under-19 jersey when it first arrived through the post. Now, what happened next changed it from being just totally random to something more. Also Read: Harshit Rana | Shivam Dube | Uday Saharan The Father, the Date and the Match That Changed Everything All the history behind the emotional baggage Virat Kohli jersey number carries is rooted in what happened on December 17-18, 2006. Kohli was during a match against Karnataka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium ( formerly Feroz Shah Kotla ) when his father passed away. His father, Prem Kohli, had had a stroke earlier that day – and, in a show of the mental toughness that would later characterise his whole international career, Virat opted to continue. He scored 90 runs playing from Delhi all night, and when he walked into the pavilion he discovered that his father was passing away. However, Prem Kohli died of a heart attack on 18 December 2006. Virat was 18 years old. The coincidences put an extraordinary weight on the number for him; both his birth and his father’s death had “18” in them. Since 18 has been back of Kohli as a respect to his father, who was instrumental in shaping him to make choices towards cricketing dreams. This is why every time Kohli walks out to bat sporting that particular jersey, he does so as an act of love, tribute and honour towards his father. As stated by Prem Kohli, he is the parent who took a young Virat every single day to cricket practice at the West Delhi Cricket Academy, sometimes during wee hours before school as well. From the age of 9, Kohli joined the West Delhi Cricket Academy, his natural talent ensuring he attracted attention. It was all built on the sacrifice of a Delhi middle-class father; time, money, routine, to fulfil the aspiration of his gifted son. Number 18 is Virat’s eternal reminder. The Debut That Connection. The emotional clout came from the father’s death on December 18, and transforming into cricket’s destiny was stretching it too much for August 18, 2008. It’s only fitting that October uses the number 18, as Virat Kohli made his international debut for India on August 18, 2008, against Sri Lanka in an ODI. This was directly answered by Kohli himself: “I made my India debut on 18 August. So, my father died on the same day: 18 December 2006. Coincidentally, two of the biggest days of my life landed on the 18th. And while that number was given to me prior, I have a cosmic connection with this date as well. Kohli’s own word is “cosmic.” He is not an ethereal thinker; he is a man of discipline, data, and work. For someone with that deep kind of mentality to sound out a number as cosmic tells you everything about how severe this agency is embedded. Coincidences From April 18 – Seventeen Years Between

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    Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals Match Scorecard – IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, May 29

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    An examination of the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard of IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 illustrates an exciting day for cricket lovers. This match produced triumphs for two incredible individual feats: the performance by a boy, just 15 years old, and a captain, who together helped with a successful run chase of 215 runs almost effortlessly.  The final result of the match scorecard marked a record-setting total of 433 runs for the match, which happened on May 29, 2026, providing the Gujarat Titans with a seven-wicket victory in their match against the Rajasthan Royals. The Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard marked the end of a season that delivered one of cricket’s most mesmerizing individual tales, although the team itself fell slightly short of reaching the final. Match Details Category Detail Match IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 Date May 29, 2026 Venue Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh Toss Rajasthan Royals won; elected to bat first Result Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets (8 balls remaining) Match Aggregate 433 runs – highest ever in a GT vs RR match Player of the Match Shubman Gill (GT) – 104 off 53 balls ESPNcricinfo MVP Shubman Gill – 109.62 points Tournament Consequence GT advance to IPL 2026 Final vs RCB in Ahmedabad Innings of Rajasthan Royals – 214/6 in 20 overs After opting to bat, as the scorecard of the match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals portrays, they scored a respectable total resting around two exceptional solo efforts. However, Rajasthan Royals lost a wicket without playing a ball as they called it first in the toss. The Royals were under the pump early when wickets began to tumble in threes through the middle overs, only to steady themselves thanks to an extraordinary Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and a crazy late counter from Donovan Ferreira that must have almost been enough for it all to come completely undone. Jadeja first retired when RR were 82 for 2 in eight overs and was back at the crease with them on 118 for 5 in 12.4 overs. The innings had gone from crisis to catastrophe, having furloughed its insurance policy and promptly confronting a 28-ball collapse where it looked like the whole enterprise might fall out entirely. The fact that they have managed a score of 214 for 6 is down to the contribution from two individuals who almost single-handedly lifted the score. Also Read: India National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard Rajasthan Royals – Batting Scorecard Batter Dismissal R B 4s 6s SR Yashasvi Jaiswal (Impact Player Sub, did not bat) – – – – – Vaibhav Sooryavanshi c Rabada b Rabada 96 47 8 9 204.25 Sanju Samson (c & wk) – – – – – – Riyan Parag c Holder (sub) b Holder – – – – – RA Jadeja retired hurt, returned; not out 45* – – – – Dasun Shanaka c Buttler b Holder – – – – – Jofra Archer c (sub) b GT bowler – – – – – Donovan Ferreira not out 38* 11 2 5 345.45 Extras (wides, no-balls) 6 Total (6 wkts, 20 overs) 214 Impact Player Sub: Tushar Deshpande in for Yashasvi Jaiswal (Rajasthan Royals innings, over 19.6) GT Bowling Figures (RR Innings) Bowler O M R W Econ Jason Holder 4 0 27 2 6.75 Kagiso Rabada 4 0 35 2 8.75 Rashid Khan 2 0 45 0 22.50 Others 10 0 107 2 10.70 Scripting the win for Rajasthan, two innings from the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard need more than a brief mention. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (96 from 47): As if the best-ever season by an individual in a T20 tournament wasn’t already the stuff of legend, his 96 against arguably the tournament’s most potent bowling attack on a pitch not conducive for run-chasing was as close to one as they come – just not enough of it to get Rajasthan Royals into the IPL 2026 final. Though the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard shows batting at 96, the number of runs in IPL 2026 campaign for the 15-year-old Ross Baker now reads out as: 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.3 – a tournament record on overdrive (most powerplay runs (+500), fastest to reach 1000 T20 runs and most boundaries in a single tournament). Edgie to close out 92. He only needed one more boundary to seal his second century of the season, but Rabada got it high up on the bat when he tried a hook away on 92 – edging behind again, number 28 for him as he reclaimed the Purple Cap. Four runs short of glory to end a record-breaking season Donovan Ferreira (38* off 11 balls, SR 345.45): The South African monster smashed a breezy 38 not out in only 11 balls with a butt-kicking strike rate of 345.45. Rashid Khan, who went wicketless for 45 runs in his two overs, was taken to the cleaners by Ferreira too, with the last over from Rashid going for 27 runs as Rajasthan eventually ended up with what seemed a competitive score of 214. Jadeja might not have been fluent in his second coming, but he and Sooryavanshi became the first pair to post two fifty-plus partnerships in a single T20 innings – amongst an unlikely multitude of records produced by another monstrous performance. GT Innings – 219/3 in 18.4 Overs (Target: 215) The Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard in the second half of the match at Edgbaston made 215 seem within reach. GT’s openers are the reason why GT have scored heavily with the bat, and yet again, when it came down to a close tie, the two stood tall and that too in style. They made the chase look effortless. The Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard for the second innings was anchored from ball one. GT were already 69/0 at the strategic timeout after six overs with Sai Sudharsan on 30 and

    Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals timeline infographic showing head-to-head record, 34 IPL matches, rivalry statistics, memorable moments, and team comparison through IPL 2026.
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    Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals Timeline: The Complete IPL Rivalry Story From 2008 to 2026

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    If there is an IPL rivalry that has remained stubbornly, almost mathematically even across the more than 19 years of franchise cricket, it is the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals timeline. Across those 34 fixtures, no other head-to-head in tournament history comes quite so close to a pristine 50-50 split. Head-to-head record in T20s: Punjab Kings 17-16 (One match abandoned). The gap of one game separates two franchises who have been exchanging wins, changing fortunes and incredible moments since the first IPL in 2008, yet neither has ever lifted the trophy. And that common search for a first IPL crown to their name makes every clash of these two north Indian franchises take on added significance. It is not just a league game. It’s two teams, from bordering states, with fanbases the size of continents; each recognizable to themselves by their long playoff history, knowing that they are both unfulfilled and still searching for it. Complete Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals timeline, season by season, match by match, moment by moment. Quick Head-to-Head Snapshot Stat Detail Total Matches Played 34 (as of IPL 2026) Punjab Kings Wins 17 Delhi Capitals Wins 16 Abandoned Matches 1 (May 2025, geopolitical crisis) First Match April 27, 2008 – PCA Stadium, Mohali Punjab Kings’ Original Name Kings XI Punjab (2008–2020) Delhi Capitals’ Original Name Delhi Daredevils (2008–2018) Most Memorable Match Super Over thriller, IPL 2020 IPL Titles Won None (by either franchise) Finals Reached 1 each (Punjab 2014; Delhi 2020) Top Scorer vs DC Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS era) Top Wicket-Taker vs PBKS Axar Patel (DC) – 20 wickets Phase of Early (2008-2012): Delhi Take the Early Lead The first one of its kind came by way of a formal IPL clash between Punjab and Delhi on April 27, 2008, at the PCA Stadium in Mohali, as part of the inaugural season itself. In that inaugural clash, Kings XI Punjab outplayed Delhi Daredevils and Kumar Sangakkara’s sedate innings was the cornerstone of PBKS’ first-ever win over DC. It made Mohali at least something of a fortress, and Punjab enjoyed the upper hand over Delhi for nearly a decade after that victory. But Delhi was not far behind. The high-scoring opening partnership helped Delhi take a 1-0 lead in the all-time head-to-head list. Delhi also built on their solid performances since 2009, they had depth in batting and discipline in bowling to win some crucial encounters against Punjab, strongly impacting their early head-to-head. Delhi Daredevils at one point had become the most dominant team of the season in the 2009 IPL. Delhi won crucial matches against Punjab thanks to explosive players like Virender Sehwag and AB de Villiers. But this season allowed Delhi to finally even the rivalry and show they are a team to be reckoned with. From 2010 on into a few years past, they grew solid competitive equality. It was a split for the two teams, neither establishing an uninterrupted run of dominance against each other. The rivalry grew more competitive by 2010 as both teams exchanged wins. 2011 had several very close rounds, regularly going the distance and showing the fierce competition that existed within this rivalry. 2012: Punjab recorded some dominant victories against Delhi but also some chases to write home about with their batting prowess. Also Read: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline 2013-2016: Maxwell Joins, Punjab High When one thinks of the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals timeline, the second half of it is defined as much as any other period by one name: Glenn Maxwell. His moment of landing at Kings XI, followed the franchise’s best season yet. And that series would turn into a remarkable season for Punjab Kings in 2014. Punjab made it to the IPL final under George Bailey’s captaincy. In fact, Punjab won all of the league matches that season against Delhi thanks to some big-hitting from Glenn Maxwell and David Miller. It was the height of Punjab’s reign in the rivalry. That 2014 Punjab side is by far the most watchable iteration of the franchise in its history, made so first of all by David Miller’s brutal hitting and then Glenn Maxwell’s all-round brilliance. Delhi, on the other hand, were experiencing a tough period, seeking consistency and affected by the lack of clarity in leadership that had worked wonders for them in their renaissance years. Delhi had a revival with best bowling performances in 2013 and significant wins against Punjab. While Delhi had a disastrous bobble of a season in 2015, Punjab continued to inflict significant damage and score wins against the orange-wearing men. Delhi staged a huge comeback in 2016 and went on to beat Punjab in the previous editions. Their younger players performed well. Rebranding Era (2017-2020): Delhi Rise, Punjab Search Now, this is where the paths of both franchises took their most serious detours. Delhi Daredevils rebranded to Delhi Capitals in 2018, the name change was part of a deeper transformation. Say goodbye to the volatility and inconsistency of previous years, and say hello to an investment in raw Indian talent complemented with a mix of overseas picks each season. While the Delhi Capitals came back from second bottom finishers into a top two place in 2020 and also led the league in 2021. Mid-table mediocrity left Punjab Kings feeling as if they were competing for places but unable to find that consistency required of them over the course of a season. However, there is one game from this period that could well stand out as the most thrilling in the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals timeline. The 2020 Super Over was one of the most iconic matches in IPL history. Both the franchises came up with some excellent batting displays and Delhi Capitals took the Super Over. But Marcus Stoinis played an important role to lead Delhi a win. This was what you expect to see years later in the highlights reel – stakes and tension, along with

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    Sawai Mansingh Stadium: History, Records, and Everything You Need to Know

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    In the heart of Jaipur, the Pink City, is one of the most honored sports monuments in the state of Rajasthan. The ground is called after Sawai Man Singh II, the last Maharaja of Jaipur. The stadium has seen many moments, from presidents visiting it to IPL centuries being scored. If you want to learn more about Sawai Mansingh Stadium, from its history and capacity to its record and an idea of what to expect during a match day, this article has all. A Ground Steeped in Royal History The Sawai Mansingh stadium was made in 1969, in the period of Sawai Man Singh II, and is consequently named after him. It is owned by the Rajasthan State Sports Council and run by the Rajasthan Cricket Association, thus having a semi-government influence. October 1983 marked the commencement of international cricket for the nation, where India played against Pakistan in an ODI and won the match within the same year the nation claimed the World Cup title. In February 1987, four years later, the venue witnessed the only Test match that ever took place in the country, against Pakistan too. The famous match gained historic importance beyond what was visible on the scoreboard as Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq arrived at the venue across the border to watch the second day’s match in a “Cricket for Peace” initiative turning a normal Test into a matter of much discussions. Quick Facts Table Detail Information Location Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Year Established 1969 Named After Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Owner Rajasthan State Sports Council Operator Rajasthan Cricket Association Seating Capacity Approximately 30,000 Home IPL Team Rajasthan Royals First ODI India vs Pakistan, October 1983 First Test India vs Pakistan, February 1987 First T20I India vs New Zealand, November 2021 The Renovation and Modernization of Sawai Mansingh Stadium Sawai Mansingh Stadium had for a long time been a fairly unassuming stadium until 2006 when it underwent a major overhaul at the cost of ₹400 crores prior to the ICC Champions Trophy. The renovation included the addition of floodlights and new media facilities along with new spectator blocks, thus making it suitable for a host of international fixtures. As part of the renovations, a cricket academy was built nearby at a cost of ₹7 crores. The cricket academy includes many rooms, a gymnasium, conference rooms, and even a swimming pool.  Also Read: Arun Jaitley Stadium | Wankhede Stadium Photos: Sawai Mansingh Stadium IPL and the Rajasthan Royals The Sawai Mansingh Stadium became famous for a whole different reason after 2008 when the Indian Premier League was introduced, with the Rajasthan Royals choosing it as their home ground. Under the able leadership of Shane Warne, the Rajasthan Royals created history by becoming champions in the very first season, thus making the stadium into a proper fortress. That particular season was nothing less than historic in the context of IPL: Sohail Tanvir created history by being the first bowler in the tournament to get six wickets in a match while representing Rajasthan Royals against Chennai Super Kings. It indeed was one of the great bowling feats any IPL season has witnessed. It has not been all smooth sailing for the venue. The state cricket association was under suspension from 2013 to 2018, which meant that there was no international cricket played here for more than five years. Additionally, there have been occasions when Rajasthan Royals had to move the venue of their home games to some other location owing to organizational or scheduling problems. However, the ground has always hosted IPL cricket whenever conditions prevailed. Records and Statistics Table Format Record Category Detail ODI Highest Team Total 362/1, India vs Australia (2013) ODI Lowest Team Total 125, England vs India ODI Highest Individual Score 183*, MS Dhoni (2005) IPL Highest Team Total 219/5, Punjab Kings (2025) IPL Lowest Team Total 59 all out, Rajasthan Royals IPL Highest Individual Score 113*, Virat Kohli (2024) IPL Best Bowling Figures 6/14, Sohail Tanvir (2008) IPL Most Wickets at Venue 36, Siddharth Trivedi IPL Most Sixes at Venue 41, Shane Watson IPL Fastest Century at Venue 35 balls, Vaibhav Suryavanshi (2025) Memorable Events at Sawai Mansingh Stadium Beyond just the statistics, there are some historical moments in cricket which have taken place in this stadium. This was the ground where the pair of Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar opened the innings together for India for the first time in ODIs. Their partnership went ahead to become one of the most successful opening partnerships in the history of ODI cricket. This is the ground where matches were held during 1987 and 1996 World Cups, and also several matches in the 2006 ICC Champion’s Trophy including a semifinal game. Recently, the performance of Virat Kohli scoring 113 off 72 balls against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024 was one of the finest examples in combating the conditions of the challenging surface, while the performance of Vaibhav Suryavanshi scoring 100 off 35 balls in IPL 2025 became one of the fastest centuries in IPL and took place here in Jaipur. Behavior of pitch and playing conditions Despite the fact that this ground is favorable for the batsmen it does have its preference. The size of boundaries here is quite big making it hard for batting sides to post very high scores on occasions. The hot weather conditions create problems with the stamina of players which leads to the fact that most of the international matches are played during the colder months. It is expected that a team batting second is more likely to win at this ground. The team batting second has been victorious in the majority of all ODI matches on this pitch, while the trend is confirmed in T20 as well due to dew conditions making it hard for bowlers to grip the ball. Fast bowlers usually get their deliveries swinging at this pitch while spinner do not struggle using their craft as the game proceeds. Location: Sawai Mansingh Stadium Visiting Sawai Mansingh

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    Harshit Rana Stats: Everything You Need to Know About India’s Most Exciting New Pacer

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    Each era of Indian cricket has seen the emergence of a pacer with something. A yard of extra pace, an unorthodox action, a natural ability to adapt under pressure. That bowler is Harshit Rana for this generation. This tall, skiddy Delhi pacer has been doing things that had simply never been done in Indian cricket since breaking into the senior setup late in 2024 – wiping out both Test and ODI debut records across all three formats and silencing quite a bit of early scepticism with the sheer weight of numbers. They are a complete statistical breakdown of Harshit Rana stats in every format he has played, be it at Test level (for India), ODIs, T20Is (India and the IPL), and domestic cricket, as well as any context that gives those numbers meaning. Be it a cricket analyst, a fantasy cricket player, or a fan who just wants to know why there is huge hype around this sport, this guide has you covered. The Cricketer Behind the Numbers Before we dive into the Harshit Rana stats table, some backstory. Harshit Pradeep Rana was born on 22 December 2001 in Ghevra near Delhi-Haryana border. He started practising for cricket at 10 under the watchful eye of his father, Pradeep Rana, who was a hammer thrower and weightlifter for the CRPF. At that point, those first few lessons were anything but kind. He would wake up at 4:30 A.M. for a training session and then put in another long session after school. It was the grind, year on year, that delivered the levels of physical conditioning and mental toughness which now characterise his bowling. Delhi pacer Harshit Rana is part of this new breed of players who have already played in the IPL even as they are waiting to make their respective senior domestic debuts. A man with height, pace, hit-the-deck skills and clever variations on his CV, Harshit was rushed into the India squad in July 2024 after leading KKR to IPL victory. When he stepped out to bowl for India in a Test in Perth in November 2024, he had already completed a four-year apprenticeship in franchise and domestic cricket that few outside of India followed closely. Quick Profile Detail Information Full Name Harshit Pradeep Rana Date of Birth 22 December 2001 Age (as of July 2026) 24 years Birthplace Ghevra, Delhi Height 6 feet 2 inches Bowling Style Right-arm fast Batting Style Right-hand bat Domestic Team Delhi IPL Franchise Kolkata Knight Riders Test Debut 22 November 2024 vs Australia, Perth T20I Debut 31 January 2025 vs England, Pune ODI Debut 6 February 2025 vs England, Nagpur Career-Best ODI Figures 4/39 vs Australia, Sydney Career-Best Test Figures 3/48 vs Australia, Perth Career-Best T20I Figures 3/33 vs England, Pune ICC Trophies 2025 Champions Trophy, 2025 Asia Cup Harshit Rana Stats: Test Cricket His consistent domestic performances paved the way for his future Test debut in India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, where he made a solid impact. His first Test cap came on November 22, 2024, in Perth. Playing his first Test, he announced himself with the ball and figures of 3/48 in the first innings, including a big wicket of Travis Head. He introduced himself to the world of cricket with those debut figures – 3/48 on a Perth wicket considered the most bowler-friendly surface in Australia. Speed gun has him into the mid-140s[kph], good bounce off his 6’2, and movement both ways to hold up the batter. Harshit Rana, so far in his Test career, has played 2 matches, scoring just 7 runs at an average of 2. He scored 1 four and 0 sixes in his Test career. He played his last Test match against Australia at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia in December 2024. Test Bowling Summary Matches Innings Wickets Best Figures Debut Opponent 2 3 4 3/48 Australia (Perth, Nov 2024) Nonetheless, the opposition is Australia away, and debut numbers such as these bear far more weight than the raw stats alone indicate. At the 26th BCCI Naman Awards, his own governing body rated him as the winner of the Best International Debut (Men’s) for 2024-25. Also Read: Uday Saharan | Riyan Parag | Shivam Dube Harshit Rana Stats: ODI Cricket While the Test debut had raised eyebrows, the ODI stats have kept them that way. This is the shape that the Harshit Rana stats story takes: compelling, surprising way and in no uncertain terms, you will know what this bowler can do. On 6 February 2025, Rana made his One Day International (ODI) debut against England in Bangladesh’s first match of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup at Fatullah, registering figures of3/53. That debut was not straightforward. He made an impressive foray into the ODI fold. On 13 February 2025, He made his ODI debut against England, taking 3/53. He has also been excellent in providing breakthroughs for the team on a consistent basis, and his good line and length bolstered the pace attack of India. What unfolded over the next several months was a consistent spell of wicket-taking across multiple series no one really saw coming. Second only to Kagiso Rabada among ODI wicket-takers, Harshit Rana led the way in this list for India, snaring 20 wickets in 11 innings (in 2025). He has faced early criticism, but he lit up the scene, including a 3-wicket debut. He had an economy of 6.01 and an average of 25.55. These include a four-wicket haul. To put that into perspective: Harshit Rana picked up 20 ODI wickets in his debut year, the most by any Indian bowler in 2025. That year he was the third-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs, ahead of Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami and Axar Patel. That is no footnote – this is the core narrative. Harshit later claimed his career-best figure of 4/39 in the final ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground against Australia during India’s limited-overs tour down under late in the year. A best in Australia, a best

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    Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Timeline – Complete IPL Rivalry History & 2026 Updates

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    The Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline is one of the earliest and most evenly matched rivalries in Indian Premier League history, dating back to the first-ever game in 2008 right to World Cup successes and Qualifier gut-wrenches. Three-and-a-half decades and 18 seasons later, with six wins apiece, the rivalry is as real as it gets in terms of overall head-to-head tallies, and each new edition promises gripping cricket between these two franchises. Replete with match results of each era right up to the latest game seen in IPL 2026. Overall Head-to-Head at a Glance (Updated: IPL 2026) Statistic Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bengaluru Total Matches 35 35 Wins 15 17 No Result 3 3 Win Percentage 46.9% 53.1% Highest Team Total 217/4 (Bengaluru, 2018) 205/6 Lowest Team Total 58 70 Best Individual Score (RR) 106* – Jos Buttler (Qualifier 2, 2022) – Best Individual Score (RCB) – Multiple 80+ scores Home Record (Jaipur) 5 wins 5 wins First Meeting April 26, 2008 – RR won by 7 wkts – Overall, RCB are 17-15 ahead in the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline; that statistical margin of just two wins across 35 matches makes this one of the most closely fought head-to-head rivalries in IPL history. The three No Results demonstrate how similar in ability these sides remain, that even a neutral weather intervention has not tipped the balance either way. Where It All Started – 2008 This chronology of Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru began on April 26, 2008 – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, where RR won by seven wickets. The chief architect was Shane Watson, who contributed with two wickets for twenty runs before returning to the near side with bat in hand and plundering 61 not out off a mere 41 deliveries to help mop up the easy-target chase. This was precisely the type of performance that established the blueprint for Rajasthan’s 2008 campaign: a clinical batting display, powered by match-winners who could inflict damage in both innings. Under Shane Warne, that inaugural IPL title went to Rajasthan while RCB endured a miserable first season. Jaipur had established quite an imperial dominion over the opening chapter of the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline, but the years to follow would be anything but a collection of erratically balanced contests. Also Read: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Timeline Middle Period – IPL Champions, Close Calls and Big Knocks (2009-2021) The narrative morphed to be more about the quality of a player than the strength of teams through the middle decade of this fixture. At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Royals and RCB have been involved in ten matches so far at this venue, with five wins apiece, making it one of the closest, balanced sub-rivalries, venue-wise, in IPL history. The last high-scoring single match in this rivalry came at Bengaluru in 2018. Sanju Samson scored an unassailable 92 in 45 balls, hitting two fours and 10 sixes to propel the side to a team total of 217/4, their best score for this fixture. Shreyas Gopal contributed with the ball as well, taking 2/22 to steer the Royals to a 19-run win. The one match that defined this period in the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline was that innings from a captain-in-waiting announcing himself to the IPL world with enormous confidence at perhaps the toughest ground in the tournament. In that middle phase, RCB had almost become a tale of early promise but late-tournament collapse. The Virat Kohli era yielded numerous top-four finishes versus Rajasthan, but no silverware until 2025 in a decisive shift. In this very rivalry, RCB kept winning in the league stages, all while again succumbing to Rajasthan when it mattered the most. Rajasthan’s ambitious nature: The defining Qualifier of the IPL 2022 The 2022 playoff stage gave birth to what is the most impactful single match in this rivalry. Rajasthan were up against Royal Challengers Bangalore, and with a place in the final at stake in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad, they needed an innings laced with calculated aggression to terminate RCB’s campaign there and then. Step up Jos Buttler who did it mightily well. Buttler came to the game with 10 fours and six sixes making unbeaten 106 off 60 balls which is a highest score by any Rajasthan batter in this fixture. He was named Player of the Match as the Royals made their second IPL final since 2008. Later that evening in Ahmedabad, RCB’s tournament came to an end. Rajasthan reached the final where they lost to Gujarat Titans but this innings against RCB in Qualifier 2 was the highlight of Royals’ campaign in 2022 and the stand-alone most significant knock between these two teams. IPL 2025 – RCB’s Title and a 9-Wicket Statement The year was IPL 2025 where Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted that elusive IPL title after a wait spanning 17 long years. RCB announced their intention that year with one of the most brutal results between these sides in recent IPL history, a nine-wicket statement victory, which had pundits wondering if RCB could go all the way for the first time. Rajat Patidar led RCB to victory in the 2025 championship, with RCB going into IPL 2027 as defending champions. The most recent league-stage meeting had hinted at a changing of the head-to-head balance towards Bengaluru and their form against Rajasthan before 2026 showed ample room for more plot to write. IPL 2026 – Night of Sooryavanshi in Guwahati The latest by any means on the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline arrived at ACA Stadium in Guwahati, Match 16 of IPL 2026, on April 10, 2023. Both sides came into the match undefeated. Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, had also seen three games and won all of them. Defending champions RCB had also posted a dominant start. By the time this turned out to be the most anticipated match of the IPL 2026 season. RCB batted first, ending on

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    India Women’s National Cricket Team vs Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, June 28

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    Hardly a harsher narrative has been penned in cricket than defeat on the final day of the group stage leading to elimination. Now India were up against it at Lord’s on June 28, 2026, in Match 30 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and this is what the India women’s national cricket team vs Australia women’s national cricket team match scorecard says. Harmanpreet Kaur, in an uncharacteristic innings, which saw India stretch to a really manageable total after the middle-overs period, was indolent.  That’s when Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner tore through the Indian bowlers to confirm first place in the contest. The final over rolled along, and with India not needing it anymore, Australia had won by six wickets in pursuit of a World Cup record 171 in T20s to end India’s tournament for a second edition running – despite three wins from five matches being enough to see them eliminated at the group stage due to their horrendous net run rate. Match Summary Category Details Match 30th Match, Group 1 – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Date June 28, 2026 Venue Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England Toss India Women won; elected to bat Result Australia Women won by 6 wickets (6 balls remaining) Record Set Highest successful chase in Women’s T20 World Cup history (171) Player of the Match Ellyse Perry – 56 off 38 balls ESPNcricinfo MVP Ashleigh Gardner – 65.58 points Match Number WT20I No. 2907 Umpires Jacqueline Williams, Nimali Perera TV Umpire Sue Redfern Match Referee Shandre Fritz Consequence India eliminated; Australia and South Africa advance to semi-finals India Women’s Innings – 170/4 in 20 overs The India women’s national cricket team vs Australia women’s national cricket team match scorecard shows India batting first after winning the toss and posting 170/4 in their 20 overs. At Lord’s, India opted to bat and established a solid platform, combining patience with selective aggression from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. This was only the second time since Australia’s loss in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final that they ended a powerplay wicketless against India. Shafali also belted one four and six off Ashleigh Gardner’s bowling in the fourth over before repeating the dose for another six and four in the ninth over before falling for 34 wickets to Sophie Molineux. A mix-up with Jemimah Rodrigues saw Mandhana run out for 38 soon after, leaving India at 86/2 after the first 10 overs. But Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur stitched a crucial 50-run stand to steady their innings. India made the move of retiring Rodrigues out to accommodate Richa Ghosh for a burst late in the innings, but it had little impact. Harmanpreet then took over in the final overs, clouting three sixes off the last over and getting to a 25-ball fifty, the fastest by an Indian at a Women’s T20 World Cup. She ended up getting out for 56; Deepti Sharma had a top-edged boundary off the last ball as India finished on 170/4. That was India’s highest score ever against Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Also Read: India National Cricket Team vs Ireland Cricket Team Match Scorecard | Sydney Sixers Vs Sydney Thunder Match Scorecard India Women – Batting Scorecard Batter Dismissal R B 4s 6s SR Smriti Mandhana run out (Carey/Mooney) 38 38 4 0 100.00 Shafali Verma b Molineux 34 28 4 2 121.42 Yastika Bhatia not out 18 16 2 0 112.50 Harmanpreet Kaur (c) c Perry b Charani 56 27 6 3 207.40 Jemimah Rodrigues retired out 13 14 1 0 92.85 Richa Ghosh (wk) not out 2 2 0 0 100.00 Deepti Sharma did not bat – – – – – Extras (wides 6, nb 1, lb 2) 9 Total (4 wkts, 20 overs) 170 17 5 Harmanpreet’s fifty was the fastest by an Indian batter at Women’s T20 World Cups (25 balls). India’s 170 was the highest total ever scored against Australia at Women’s T20 World Cups. Australia Women – Bowling Figures Bowler O M R W Econ Sophie Molineux 4 0 46 2 11.50 Kim Garth 4 0 31 0 7.75 Lucy Hamilton 2 0 19 0 9.50 Annabel Sutherland 3 0 25 0 8.33 Ashleigh Gardner 4 0 29 0 7.25 Nicola Carey 1 0 11 0 11.00 Georgia Wareham 2 0 9 0 4.50 Australia Women innings – 172/4 in 19 Overs The second half of the India women’s national cricket team vs Australia women’s national cricket team match scorecard tells the story of a record-breaking chase completed with an over to spare. When Australia put up 170 at Lord’s, chasing the highest-ever score during Women’s T20 World Cup tournament history with the bat, they opened slowly through Beth Mooney and Georgia Voll. India started well, with Harmanpreet Kaur successfully reviewing against Voll, leading to Renuka Singh getting the breakthrough. Mooney and her new partner Phoebe Litchfield then put on 50 to ensure that the chase continued on course. Until Shree Charani got Litchfield out with Australia needing 86 from 48 balls, India’s way seemed to be more the longer-term prospect. With Australia sitting pretty at 109/3 in the 14th over while needing 62 from 36 balls, Deepti Sharma sealed Mooney’s fate for a sixth time in T20Is between these two teams. The partnership first for Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner went through the match then. Perry alternatively galloped brutally hard into the shorter boundary, and Gardner offset power with precision to ensure that the teams kept pace with any required rate. They scored an unbeaten 66 runs from merely 33 balls while skimping the equation, including a vital over off Renuka Singh to collect 17 runs in that over. Charani had Perry caught behind for 56, number 14 of the tournament and second on the all-time Women’s T20 World Cup list in one edition. Gardner finished on 53 not out and rapidly passed the Indian total, with help from Georgia Wareham, who galloped home in the 19th over to end

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