EASTER WEEKEND IPL REPORT
Game 8 – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals produced a clinical all-round performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After winning the toss and opting to field, Delhi’s disciplined bowling restricted Mumbai to a modest total on a sluggish surface.
Mumbai struggled for fluency despite solid contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (51 off 35) and Rohit Sharma (35), finishing on 162/6. Early strikes from Mukesh Kumar put them under pressure, and the innings never fully accelerated, with boundaries hard to come by.
In response, Delhi overcame a steady start before Sameer Rizvi produced a match-winning knock. His explosive 90 off 51 balls, featuring seven fours and seven sixes, shifted momentum decisively. Supported by Pathum Nissanka’s 44, Delhi chased down the target comfortably in 18.1 overs.
Score Summary:
Mumbai Indians: 162/6 (20 overs)
Delhi Capitals: 164/4 (18.1 overs)
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
Game 9 – Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans
The clash between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans produced a thrilling, high-scoring encounter, with Rajasthan sealing a narrow 6-run victory.
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted an imposing 210/6 in 20 overs, powered by aggressive half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel. Gujarat Titans responded strongly, reaching 204/8, with their top order keeping the chase alive deep into the final over.
The match turned in the closing stages as Rajasthan’s bowlers held their nerve, with Tushar Deshpande successfully defending 11 runs in the final over. Ravi Bishnoi also played a key role, claiming 4/41 to derail Gujarat’s momentum. A last-over finish capped one of the most exciting matches of the season.
Score Summary:
Rajasthan Royals – 210/6 (20 overs)
Gujarat Titans – 204/8 (20 overs)
Result: Royals won by 6 runs.
Game 10 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
The Lucknow Super Giants secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Sunday, April 5, at Hyderabad.
Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 156/9 in 20 overs after a disastrous start that saw them slump to 22/3 in the powerplay. A fighting recovery led by Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy helped them reach a competitive total. Mohammed Shami was outstanding with the ball, earning Player of the Match for his incisive early spell.
In reply, Lucknow Super Giants chased down 160/5 in 19.5 overs. Captain Rishabh Pant anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten 68 off 50 balls, guiding his side through a tense finish.
Score Summary:
SRH 156/9 (20)
LSG 160/5 (19.5)
Result: LSG won by 5 wickets.
Game 11 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced an excellent performance to defeat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Batting first, RCB posted a mammoth total, driven by a late onslaught from Tim David (70* off 25) and Rajat Patidar (48* off 19), who powered 97 runs in the final five overs. Devdutt Padikkal added a fluent 50, while Phil Salt contributed 46 to lay the platform.
In response, CSK struggled early, losing key wickets inside the powerplay. Sarfaraz Khan’s 50 and Prashant Veer’s 43 offered resistance, but the required rate proved too steep. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/41) led a disciplined bowling effort as RCB sealed a dominant win. The victory continued RCB’s strong start, while CSK slumped to another defeat.
Score Summary:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 250/3 (20 overs)
Chennai Super Kings 207 all out (19.4 overs)
RCB won by 43 runs
Game 12 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
The clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was abandoned due to persistent rain at Eden Gardens. C
After winning the toss, KKR opted to bat but struggled early, slipping to 25/2 in just 3.4 overs, with Xavier Bartlett picking up two quick wickets.
Heavy rain interrupted play, and despite attempts to resume, a wet outfield forced officials to call off the match after only 22 deliveries. Both teams shared one point each.
The result meant Punjab Kings moved up the standings, while KKR registered their first point of the season.
