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IPL 2026 Orange Cap, Purple Cap Winners List: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kagiso Rabada claim top honours

IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finished with 776 runs for Rajasthan Royals, while Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada claimed the Purple Cap with 29 wickets. Check the full standing of IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap and the winners from 2008 to 2026.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Love for cartoons and the innocence of savagery

At just 15, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has showcased unmatched consistency, with flashes of genius pointing to a future beyond seasons. For now, the Samastipur prodigy is celebrated for his artistry, charisma, and creativity at the crease — from audacious strokes compared to tennis greats to fulfilling his bold promise of striking Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six.

How agencies are spreading hatred against cricketers for Rs 25,000 to Rs 2 lakh

The passionate cricket fandom has now evolved into a disturbing ecosystem of organised online toxicity, where agencies allegedly charge money to run targeted hate campaigns against players.

India's sports icons, influencers and fans need a culture change, abuse of families cannot continue

Abusive online users are not cricket fans. Sexual harassment and attacks on families can never be justified. And while Indian sports fandom steadily loses credibility, our superstar cricketers must stop being silent as so-called fan clubs spread abuse in their names.

RCB vs GT, IPL Qualifier 1: The Dharamsala blockbuster hinges on these three fiery player battles

Ahead of the Qualifier 1 between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, we take a look at three key player battles that could have a major role to play in deciding which team gets a direct entry into IPL final.

CSK at disadvantage due to IPL scheduling misfortune: Why it happens and what BCCI can do to make things fairer

CSK and GT finish their league stage campaign at the earliest in IPL 2026. Other teams will thus have the advantage to leapfrog them on the points table on NRR as they would know the exact margin of victory needed. Can IPL change something to make the competition fairer?

‘Thala Forever’: MS Dhoni leaves MA Chidambaram Stadium wondering if this is goodbye

MS Dhoni completed an entire IPL season without making a single appearance at Chepauk as a Chennai Super Kings player after missing Monday’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. That, however, did not stop him from having a memorable evening at his adopted home.

IPL's big shift away from TV: Full picture shows overall reach still growing despite challenges

IPL 2026 has seen a big dip in its TV viewership numbers, but it is just half of the picture. While there are concerns, it is still not as gloomy as some critics suggest.

Mumbai Indians done and dusted: Three changes MI must make if they want to revive their fortunes in 2027

Mumbai Indians are out of the race of playoffs and could finish at the bottom of the table for the second time in last three years. Tough times need some tough calls and MI will have to take them if they want to return anywhere near their glory days.

From swing king to finisher: Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is RCB’s biggest weapon this season

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is leading RCB's title charge with 21 wickets so far in IPL 2026, hit an iconic last-over six against Mumbai Indians on Sunday in a last-ball thriller at Raipur.