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PBKS vs DC 5:00 pm, 11.05

6:26 pm, 11.05ESPNcricinfo

PBKS vs DC Live Score, IPL 2026: PBKS and DC clash in Dharamsala

PBKS have lost three consecutive matches and are no longer top of the table; a win vs DC will reclaim the top spot, a fourth consecutive loss could jeopardise top-two finish.
DC have lost five of their last six games. Captain Axar Patel indicated they may prepare for next season and try bench strength, but since they are not yet eliminated, they may field an unchanged side.
DC will be eliminated from playoffs if they lose to PBKS, following RCB's win over MI.
Azmatullah Omarzai has joined the PBKS squad; PBKS fast-bowling coach James Hopes hinted they could play Harpreet Brar as the second spinner alongside Yuzvendra Chahal.
PBKS probable XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak.
DC probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar.
Arshdeep Singh is having one of his worst IPL seasons: economy rate above 10 in seven out of ten games. PBKS need him to be more consistent as pace leader.
KL Rahul is the third highest run-getter in IPL 2026 with 468 runs at a strike rate of 180.00, including three fifties and an unbeaten 152 against PBKS.
Marcus Stoinis has a strike rate of 250.00 in death overs (17-20) this season, among the highest in the tournament.
PBKS fielding has been substandard: 16 catches dropped (Shashank Singh alone dropped five); only CSK (17) have been worse.
Dharamsala pitch/conditions: since 2023, teams batting first have won four of five IPL games there. Chance of scattered showers during the day but should not threaten the game; evening temperature around 14°C.
PBKS fast-bowling coach James Hopes noted the ground was damp the night before but expects toss-winning captain to likely bowl, though numbers slightly favour batting first.
Earlier in the season, PBKS chased down 265 against DC with seven balls to spare — the highest successful chase in T20 cricket history.
DC assistant coach Ian Bell acknowledged their season has been inconsistent, citing failure to take key moments ruthlessly enough.

10:16 am, 11.05ESPNcricinfo

'Being instinctive, not premeditative' puts Shedge on the path to finishing success

Suryansh Shedge has emerged as a key finisher for PBKS after being on the bench for the first part of the season. Scored 57 off 29 balls in rescue act against GT after PBKS were 36/4 in the sixth over.
Shedge made a technical adjustment to his initial movement during his time on the bench and shifted to being instinctive rather than premeditative at the crease.
Shedge has strong support from captain Shreyas Iyer (his Mumbai captain from SMAT 2024-25) and head coach Ricky Ponting, who have worked on his confidence and preparation.
Shedge's emergence is timely for PBKS as they look to recover from three consecutive losses.

7:33 pm, 10.05Cricbuzz

PBKS eye ascent as Dharamsala leg begins

PBKS have lost three consecutive matches; previously were top of the table.
PBKS' bowling is the bigger concern — Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen's form is worrying, especially on run-friendly Dharamsala surface.
PBKS have dropped catches frequently, undermining their bowling efforts.
Azmatullah Omarzai is available for selection having returned after his mother's demise; his return gives an option to play two spinners.
James Hopes hinted at playing Harpreet Brar in the Powerplay due to Pathum Nissanka's struggles against spin (SR 127.5 in T20s since 2025).
Lockie Ferguson has been bowling well without luck (catches dropped in Hyderabad), unlikely to be dropped.
PBKS probable XII: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Suryansh Shedge, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar/Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Priyansh Arya has been vulnerable to the short-ball template.
DC captain Axar Patel hinted at giving benchwarmers a go with an eye on next season.
Kuldeep Yadav's poor form could see him dropped, opening the door for extra seamer Auqib Nabi or spin-bowling allrounder Ajay Mandal.
DC probable XII: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal/Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar.
Dharamsala: team batting first has won 4/5 IPL matches since 2023; average first innings score is 209.
Cool conditions expected with thunderstorms possible in afternoon but clearing during match hours.
Axar Patel has dismissed Marcus Stoinis four times in T20s; Stoinis has SR of only 69.23 vs Axar.
Among batters with best strike rate in overs 16-20 since IPL 2023 (min 150 balls), top three are all PBKS players: Stoinis, Shreyas, Shashank Singh.

5:48 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz

PBKS to discuss Arshdeep's vlogs during BCCI-guidelines meeting

PBKS will hold a meeting with players on Saturday evening after practice at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala, to communicate BCCI's new guidelines on social media content and player conduct.
Arshdeep Singh has NOT yet been formally asked to stop posting vlogs/reels, but going forward videos will be produced and posted only through the franchise's official handles per BCCI directive.
A co-owner of Punjab Kings was unable to reach Dharamsala due to a flight diversion; franchise CEO Satish Menon will address the players instead.
BCCI has issued new directives covering interaction with guests, hotel room access, smoking/vaping, accreditation compliance, and PMOA guidelines — potential distraction/team environment factor for all IPL squads including PBKS.

RCB vs MI 5:00 pm, 10.05

6:51 pm, 10.05ESPNcricinfo

RCB vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: It's Ro vs Ko as IPL returns to Raipur after a decade

RCB host MI at Raipur, which is serving as RCB's second home venue for the season. IPL returns to Raipur after a decade.
RCB captain is Rajat Patidar; RCB have three Madhya Pradesh players in their squad and are hoping to leverage the regional connection at Raipur.
RCB lost their last game against LSG.
RCB have beaten MI in each of their last three meetings.
MI are described as desperately out of form this season, struggling to build momentum, though they did win their last game.
Rohit Sharma has faced Josh Hazlewood in seven T20 innings and been dismissed just once, but has found it tough to score quickly against the Aussie quick.
Jitesh Sharma (RCB wicketkeeper) has had a tough season so far, but RCB are being patient with him and working on his situational game in training.
The Raipur pitch previously hosted a low-scoring IPL contest in 2016, potentially indicating a bowling-friendly surface.

11:46 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo

IPL returns to Raipur after a decade as RCB host MI

RCB form guide: LLWWL (last five games, most recent first). MI form guide: WLLLW.
RCB are hosting MI in Raipur — a ground that hasn't hosted a single IPL game in ten years. This is MI's first game in Raipur.
Phil Salt is still unavailable for RCB due to a finger injury; RCB will likely play an unchanged side.
RCB probable XI: 1 Virat Kohli, 2 Jacob Bethell, 3 Devdutt Padikkal, 4 Rajat Patidar (capt), 5 Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6 Tim David, 7 Romario Shepherd, 8 Krunal Pandya, 9 Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10 Josh Hazlewood, 11 Suyash Sharma, 12 Rasikh Salam.
Josh Hazlewood has gone at economy rates of 12.25 and 14 in his last two games; he has been targeted by batters recently.
Jacob Bethell has scored only 43 runs in four innings and has been caught in the deep 3 times in the powerplay.
Hardik Pandya has joined the MI squad in Raipur but had missed the previous game due to back spasms and wasn't part of optional nets on Friday. He will continue to be assessed — his availability is in doubt.
Suryakumar Yadav is available and will arrive in Raipur on Sunday morning.
MI probable XI: 1 Rohit Sharma, 2 Ryan Rickelton (wk), 3 Naman Dhir, 4 Suryakumar Yadav, 5 Tilak Varma, 6 Hardik Pandya (capt)/Corbin Bosch, 7 Robin Minz/Raj Bawa, 8 Deepak Chahar, 9 Trent Boult, 10 AM Ghazanfar, 11 Jasprit Bumrah, 12 Raghu Sharma.
Ryan Rickelton is in strong form: 83* and career-best 123* in last two innings, both at SR above 200. However, his record splits dramatically: home avg 54.5/SR 178.7, away avg 22.3/SR 147.7.
Rohit Sharma has returned among the runs for MI.
Jasprit Bumrah is in a surprising stretch of poor form. MI's powerplay bowling economy of 11.61 is the worst of all teams, average of 49.78 is fourth-worst.
MI's failing middle order has been a downer this season. A loss will confirm their elimination.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 5 three-fors and 9 powerplay wickets in 10 games this season — highly effective with the new ball.
Pitch in Raipur is traditionally slow but is expected to be good for batting on a fresh pitch. Heavy rain fell on Saturday but Sunday's weather is set to be fair (40°C day, 24°C night).
RCB have suffered back-to-back losses to lower-ranked sides.

10:12 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz

RCB wary of slip at second home as MI enter last-chance territory

Phil Salt (RCB) is out with a finger injury for the RCB vs MI match; clarity yet to emerge over his return timeline.
Jacob Bethell has been opening in Salt's absence but is yet to make a significant impact.
Josh Hazlewood (RCB) has had a couple of expensive recent outings; in matches RCB lost, he averages 62.33 with economy 11.68 and only 3 wickets.
Hardik Pandya (MI) missed MI's previous match vs LSG due to a back spasm; his availability for RCB vs MI will be decided only on match day after medical evaluation.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI) went home for the birth of his child and will reach Raipur and join MI on the morning of the match.
MI have used 24 players so far this season — the most by any team.
Rohit Sharma - Ryan Rickelton opening pair has scored 376 runs in 5 innings at average 94 and run-rate 12.19; other MI opening pairs average only 24.6.
RCB have had only about one hour of practice at the Raipur venue; MI have already spent some time there.
Rain disrupted practice on Saturday May 9 and locals report abrupt evening rains recently — chance of disruption on match day despite clear-sky forecast.
Raipur venue: last IPL game was in 2016; India defended 174 vs Australia (Dec 2023 T20I) and chased 208 vs NZ (Jan 2026 T20I) here.
RCB Probable XII: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar.
MI Probable XII: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya/Sherfane Rutherford, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Shardul Thakur.
Shardul Thakur could be brought back into MI lineup due to positive matchups vs Padikkal (3 dismissals in 7 innings) and Patidar (2 in 4 innings).
In death overs this season, RCB have the second-best run rate (11.33) and have lost the second fewest wickets (11).
Virat Kohli needs 28 more runs to reach 1000 runs vs MI in IPL.
MI middle order (Suryakumar, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya) has underperformed; MI have failed to make early incisions with the ball, allowing opponents to settle.
RCB lost their last match to LSG and have now lost two in a row, but still hold third spot with a narrowing gap.

9:02 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo

'Pretty happy with where I am' - Bethell on IPL vs County debate

Jacob Bethell's scores in 4 innings: 14, 20, 5, 4. He acknowledges he hasn't contributed as he wanted and has a burning desire to put in a match-winning performance vs MI.
Bethell wasn't in the XI for RCB's first 6 matches; he only got in after Phil Salt's finger injury.
Bethell was the first batter to hit the nets alongside Virat Kohli during RCB's brief training session in Raipur (cut short by torrential rain), suggesting management's faith remains intact.
Bethell admitted he struggles to find rhythm without enough time in the middle.

3:00 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz

Suryakumar set to feature in MI-RCB clash on Sunday

Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed his availability for the MI vs RCB clash on Sunday (May 10) in Raipur despite his wife recently giving birth.
Hardik Pandya missed MI's previous game (May 4 vs LSG) due to back spasms. He underwent a fitness test on Friday and will be assessed again on Saturday. His availability for the RCB game is uncertain and depends on recovery.
Suryakumar Yadav captained MI in the previous game (May 4) in Pandya's absence; if Pandya is not fit, Suryakumar may lead again.
Hardik Pandya did not train with the squad in Raipur but is expected to train later in the evening (Saturday).
MI are placed ninth on the points table with just 3 wins from 10 games; they need to win all 4 remaining matches to reach 14 points and have a slim playoffs chance.
MI's remaining schedule: RCB in Raipur (May 10), PBKS in Dharamsala (May 14), KKR at Eden Gardens (May 20), RR at Wankhede (May 24).

2:11 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo

Pace on, Jitesh off - patient RCB wait for 2025 star to come good

Jitesh Sharma averages 8.00 from 8 innings this IPL, with just 64 runs at SR 108.47 — his poorest IPL season.
Jitesh has been dismissed 6 times by pace-on hard-length deliveries this season, averaging 2.5 and SR 55.6 against that variety.
Among batters facing 50+ balls this season, only Axar Patel has a worse SR (74.60) than Jitesh.
Phil Salt is nursing a finger injury and hasn't returned from England where he went for scans — still unavailable.
RCB's only other first-XI keeper option is Jordan Cox (uncapped this season). Playing Cox would likely mean dropping Bethell and reshuffling the batting order.
RCB have refrained from late-season shuffling under Bobat and Flower; they are expected to back Jitesh.
Devdutt Padikkal is having his best IPL season batting at No. 3.

CSK vs LSG 1:00 pm, 10.05

3:14 pm, 10.05ESPNcricinfo

CSK vs LSG Live Score, IPL 2026: Underperforming LSG in front as CSK look to move up

Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and chose to bowl first against LSG at Chepauk.
Rishabh Pant also wanted to bowl, driven by the pitch spending a lot of time under covers due to rain.
The pitch is red-soil based (same surface that brought CSK's first win of the season vs DC) and is likely to help fast bowlers after spending extended time under covers.
Josh Inglis returned to LSG's XI, making them more or less full-strength; Arshin Kulkarni dropped out.
Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav were on the LSG bench as potential impact subs; Mohsin Khan not in the XI either.
CSK are likely to bring in Sarfaraz Khan as impact sub when they chase. Shivam Dube was in the bowl-first XI with Gurjapneet Singh on the bench.
MS Dhoni is still missing in action for CSK. Only four games left in the season; his participation remains uncertain.
CSK Playing XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary. Bench: Gurjapneet Singh, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Akash Madhwal.
LSG Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Rathi. Bench: Mukul Choudhary, Avesh Khan, Abdul Samad, M Siddharth, Mayank Yadav.
Both teams cancelled practice sessions on Saturday due to rain; scattered showers forecast on match day as well, though conditions were extremely hot and humid before the match.
Noor Ahmad has excellent matchups against LSG's middle order: vs Markram (20 runs, SR 80, 1 dismissal), vs Pant (27 runs, SR 90), vs Pooran (2 runs, SR 25, 2 dismissals).
Digvesh Rathi has picked up the fewest wickets (3) among spinners who bowled at least 10 overs this IPL, indicating poor recent form with the ball.
CSK form: WWLWL (last 5 completed matches). LSG form: WLLLL (last 5 completed matches).
CSK are 6th on the points table; LSG are 10th. Neither team has strung more than two consecutive wins.
Both teams have struggled with batting: CSK average score 144.69, LSG average score 136.91 — well below the season's unprecedented highs.
Both teams boast among the best pace attacks in the tournament (Prince Yadav, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammed Shami, Jamie Overton all with stellar performances).
LSG's economy rate in away games rises to 10.16 (conceded season's third-highest total of 254). CSK's economy rate at home is 9.14 — a significant home advantage factor.

11:57 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo

Wait for Dhoni continues as CSK's home edge meets LSG's away struggles

Noor Ahmad has strong matchups against LSG's middle order: vs Aiden Markram (20 runs, SR 80, 1 dismissal), vs Rishabh Pant (27 runs, SR 90), vs Nicholas Pooran (2 runs, SR 25, 2 dismissals).
Digvesh Rathi has picked up only 3 wickets this IPL among spinners who have bowled at least 10 overs — the fewest.
CSK batting depends heavily on Sanju Samson: he batted past the powerplay in 4 games and CSK won all 4; he couldn't bat through in 6 games and they won only 1.
Urvil Patel has a balls-per-boundary ratio of 2 (10 sixes and 8 fours in 56 balls) but has not yet faced 20 balls in an innings this IPL.
Mitchell Marsh averages 15.16 and strikes at 113.75 against CSK — one of his worst records against any IPL team.
Nicholas Pooran's strike rate shot up to 230 in his last 2 innings after being moved to his preferred No. 3 position, compared to SR of 81 in his first 8 innings batting at No. 4 and 5.
Mohammed Shami is the joint-fourth-highest wicket-taker in the powerplay this season with 7 wickets. Gaikwad has a good record vs Shami (57 runs in 74 balls, no dismissal) but Samson has smashed him (82 runs in 43 balls, 1 dismissal).
Both teams cancelled practice sessions due to rain. Forecast is for scattered showers on match day.
A red-soil based pitch will be used in Chennai; it spent a long time under covers and is likely to help fast bowlers.
LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun says Rishabh Pant is just one innings away from his best; Pant played a match-defining innings in the last game.
CSK assistant bowling coach S Sriram praised the Noor Ahmad–Akeal Hosein spin partnership, noting their tactical awareness and rapport.

7:27 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo

Around the wicket, against the grain: how Kamboj has become a force at the death

Anshul Kamboj is level with Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top of the Purple Cap table with 17 wickets.
10 of Kamboj's 17 wickets have come between overs 15-20 — the most by any bowler in the death overs this season.
Kamboj has bowled 75 balls from around the wicket this season (all between overs 15-20), a dramatic transformation from IPL 2025 when he was predominantly a new-ball/powerplay bowler (126 of 129 balls in powerplay).
Kamboj conceded 49 runs in 4 wicketless overs against Delhi Capitals in his last game; Ashutosh Sharma showed a way to counter his around-the-wicket angle. Kamboj was upset about the off-day and eager to come back.
CSK have the second-best economy rate in IPL 2026 (9.02).
CSK bowling coach Eric Simons confirmed the around-the-wicket strategy ('Project Kamboj') began last season and was developed during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where Kamboj took 21 wickets.

6:50 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz

Anshul Kamboj's rise offers CSK a rare Indian fast-bowling cornerstone

Anshul Kamboj is the leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 and has been CSK's standout fast bowler this season.
Kamboj now bowls at both the powerplay and death overs for CSK; among bowlers with 40+ death-over deliveries this IPL, he has the best average, best strike rate, and highest dot-ball percentage.
Kamboj has been working closely with MS Dhoni on death-over bowling, which has significantly improved his execution of wide yorkers.
Kamboj's emergence has freed up an overseas slot for CSK, allowing them to play Jamie Overton (overseas all-rounder) instead of relying on Matheesha Pathirana, whose association with CSK collapsed after the 2025 season.
CSK are heading into a crucial phase in their push for a playoff berth, and Kamboj has played a major role in reviving their campaign.
Kamboj's confidence and body language are at a high; he recently dismissed Virat Kohli by reading his intent and adjusting his length mid-over.
KKR's Harshit Rana is currently injured, noted as context for the fast-bowling landscape across teams.

5:48 pm, 09.05Cricbuzz

LSG next in revitalised CSK's playoffs push

Match is CSK vs LSG on May 10 at 3:30 PM at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Summer rain in Chennai on the eve of the game; both CSK and LSG opted not to practice. The forecast for Sunday (match day) looks clear, paving the way for a full game, but uncertain weather could influence how the surface behaves initially.
CSK have won three of their last four matches after losing their first three games, building momentum and clawing back into playoff contention.
CSK have back-to-back fixtures against the bottom-placed team (LSG), giving them a chance to add four points.
Sanju Samson was on fire in CSK's most recent win in Delhi; young Kartik Sharma is starting to find his feet at this level.
CSK's bowling attack looks settled; question marks remain over whether Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube can find form.
Uncertainty hangs over MS Dhoni's participation for CSK; the cancelled practice session adds to the suspense about his availability.
CSK Probable XII: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh.
LSG have looked impressive in patches in their last three games: lost one via Super Over, lost another despite posting 228, and beat defending champions RCB convincingly in their most recent game.
Mitchell Marsh hit a scintillating ton in LSG's most recent game and is the leading overseas run-getter in IPL since the start of 2025.
Nicholas Pooran looks in excellent form again after reclaiming his No.3 spot for LSG.
Josh Inglis and Mohsin Khan missed LSG's last game due to small injuries (per Rishabh Pant); uncertain if they recover in time for this fixture.
LSG Probable XII: Mitchell Marsh, Arshin Kulkarni, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram/Josh Inglis, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Akshat Raghuwanshi, Himmat Singh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav/Mohsin Khan.
Akeal Hosein (CSK) has a dot-ball percentage of 64.8% in the Powerplay.
LSG have used six uncapped batters in their campaign so far.
CSK do not possess a great home record in recent times.
Head-to-head: CSK 2 – LSG 3.

5:40 pm, 09.05ESPNcricinfo

Arun: Prince, Mohsin have it in them to play for India

Prince Yadav (LSG) is the joint second-highest wicket-taker this IPL season with 16 wickets in 10 innings, showing significantly improved form compared to last year (3 wickets in 6 games).
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Anshul Kamboj lead the wicket-takers chart with 17 wickets each.
LSG's next game is against CSK at Chepauk (Chennai's home ground).
Mayank Yadav (LSG) is short of match practice due to injuries limiting him to just 4 IPL games across the past two seasons; he bowled in LSG's last game and is getting back to form.
Mohammed Shami (LSG) is doing well this season according to bowling coach Bharat Arun.
Mohsin Khan (LSG) is highlighted as an exciting bowling prospect available for selection.
Prince Yadav bowled an exceptional delivery to dismiss Virat Kohli in LSG's previous game against RCB in Lucknow, described as the ball of the tournament.

4:05 pm, 08.05Cricbuzz

Data Shorts: Prince Yadav's versatility stands out in LSG's lackluster campaign

Prince Yadav is the joint second-highest wicket taker in IPL 2026 with 16 scalps, and LSG's leading wicket-taker by a wide margin (next best is Mohsin Khan with 10).
Prince Yadav has the second-best average (18.68) and third-best economy rate (8.08) among seamers with 25+ overs in the tournament, excelling across all phases (PP ER 7.92, middle ER 6.54, death ER 9.66 vs tournament averages of 9.87, 9.2, 10.54).
Mohammed Shami has four first-over wickets in IPL 2026, forming a potent new-ball partnership with Prince Yadav.
LSG's seam bowling has undergone a massive improvement from IPL 2025 to 2026: overall seamer ER improved from 10.78 (10th) to 9.0 (1st), and powerplay ER from 10.65 (10th) to 7.7 (1st among all teams).
LSG's batting has suffered a massive dip due to constant changes in the batting order, despite having been a destructive top-heavy unit in IPL 2025.
LSG mathematically remain in contention for playoffs with four games to go, but the skipper has already expressed focusing on 'figuring it out for next season,' suggesting low morale/motivation.
In LSG's recent match vs RCB, RCB lost their first two wickets for less than 10 runs and were restricted to sub-50 in the powerplay — the first time for the defending champions in IPL 2026.
There have been 21 scores of 45 or lower in overs 1-6 this IPL season, five of them against LSG, highlighting their powerplay bowling dominance.