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Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Manchester United took a big step towards securing Champions League football with a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford. Early goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko gave them control, and despite a late goal from Mathias…

Indian men eased into the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup with a 5-0 victory against Australia in their second Group A tie in Horsens, Denmark on Monday.The 2022 champions share the top spot in group with defending champions China. While India beat Canada 4-1 on the first day, China blanked Australia 5-0 on April 24…

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul after the DC vs RCB IPL 2026 match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted history with a stunning nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, completing one of the most dominant chases in IPL history. Chasing a modest 76, RCB reached the target in just 6.3 overs,…

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s talisman continues to redefine longevity and excellence in the IPL, and this latest milestone only adds to his towering legacy. Virat Kohli, already the league’s most prolific run-scorer, became the first batter to breach the 9,000-run mark, a feat that underlines both his consistency and hunger across seasons.“If anyone can…

RCB players celebrate the fall of a DC wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It turned into a nightmare evening for Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers produced a ruthless display to dismantle the hosts’ batting line-up on Monday. Asked to bat first by RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, DC’s…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood ripped through Delhi Capitals’ batting order on Monday, leaving them at 13 for 6 in the powerplay in their IPL 2026 clash.It became the lowest powerplay score in a full IPL match.Delhi’s top order collapsed under pressure as both fast bowlers took three wickets each and…

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night to remember for Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who etched his name alongside Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL record books during a sensational spell against Delhi Capitals on Monday.The veteran seamer picked up figures of 3 for 5, registering his 20th three-wicket haul…

Virat Kohli became the first batter in Indian Premier League (IPL) history to complete 9,000 runs during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.Kohli had entered the game needing just 11 runs to reached the landmark with a single on the last ball of the sixth over off…

Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates after taking a DC wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a performance for the ages, not only powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing win over Delhi Capitals but also storming to the top of the Purple Cap standings in IPL 2026. His sensational spell of 3…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, left, celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals’ Tristan Stubbs, right, during the IPL match between DC and RCB in Delhi, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel had few answers after his team suffered two heavy defeats in less than 48 hours in IPL 2026.After failing to…