IPL 2026 playoff race: What RR, PBKS, CSK, DC and KKR need to do to grab the final spot

The IPL playoff race intensifies with three spots taken. Rajasthan Royals are in pole position for the final berth, needing just one win. Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders face tougher paths, requiring victories and favourable results from other matches to advance. Net run rate could prove crucial for several contenders.

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Meta Platforms has initiated global layoffs, with Singapore employees receiving termination notices early Wednesday. Thousands worldwide are affected as the company restructures, prioritizing AI. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is making AI the top focus, investing heavily, while employees and investors voice concerns over data privacy and massive AI expenditure.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi leapfrogs 7 players to reclaim Orange Cap

Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has reclaimed the IPL 2026 Orange Cap with a blistering 93 against LSG. The 15-year-old now leads the tournament with 579 runs, maintaining an explosive strike rate of 236.32. Sooryavanshi also became the first Indian to hit 50 sixes in a single IPL season.

Prince Yadav’s India call-up: A father who wanted stability, a son who chased cricket

Prince Yadav’s maiden India ODI call-up caps a remarkable rise in Indian cricket. From playing tennis-ball cricket in Najafgarh he has taken the long route to the national side. Spotted by coach Amit Vashishtha because of his yorkers and backed despite multiple setbacks, including a two-year ban for age fudging, Prince has now earned a place in India’s squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Fitness centres or conversion traps? UP police expose ‘gym jihad’ modus operandi

Uttar Pradesh police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against ten gym owners in Mirzapur. Accused of running a racket, they allegedly forced women into religious conversion and sexual exploitation. Investigators believe over fifty women were targeted. Properties acquired through illicit means are slated for confiscation.

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IPL Playoffs: With 6 matches to go, RR surge to 68.8% as race narrows for final spot

With six games left, LSG and MI are out, while RCB, GT, and SRH have qualified for IPL 2026 playoffs. RR are best positioned among the remaining contenders, followed by PBKS. KKR, DC, and CSK have slim playoff hopes, with various tie scenarios influencing their chances for the final spots.

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