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SRH vs RR Preview: Rajasthan to face Hyderabad in do-or-die match

After losing the first two matches in the UAE leg of IPL 2021, Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of the play-offs race. SRH are at the bottom with only one win in 9 games they played and have nothing to lose, only thing they can do form hereon is party poopers for other teams.

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After losing the first two matches in the UAE leg of IPL 2021, Sunrisers Hyderabad are out of the play-offs race. SRH are at the bottom with only one win in 9 games they played and have nothing to lose, only thing they can do form hereon is party poopers for other teams. On the other hand Rajasthan is also on the brink of getting out of the play-offs race. Rajasthan are currently 6th on the points table with 8 points in 9 matches and a win will take them at 4th.

Before the match starts, let’s have a look on squads, predicted XI, head-to-head and players to watch-out for

Sunrisers Hyderabad

This team have nothing to from here, and only cause problems for other teams. From batting to bowling SRH have too much problems to handle. Both their key batsmen David Warner and Kane Williamson are completely out of form and their main bowler Bhubaneshwar Kumar is also out of form, with T Natarajan isolating their bowling lokk clueless.

Rajasthan Royals

The Royals have their bowling department sorted with Mustafizur, Kartik and Chetan leading the pace attack, but with the bat RR batsmen have failed to deliver on occasions. Captain Sanju Samson and David Miller have to play bigger role in order to get the results.

Predicted XI SRH: David Warner/Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Manish Pandey, Priyam Garg, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

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Predicted XI RR: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson (c & wk), David Miller/Evin Lewis, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Tabraiz Shamsi/Chris Morris, Kartik Tyagi, Chetan Sakariya, Mustafizur Rahman

Head-to-head

Out of 14 matches played, both teams have won 7 times.

Players to watch-out for

Manish Pandey and Chetan Sakariya

The match will start at 7:30 pm on IST and will be broadcasting on Star Sports Network and streaming platform Disney Plus Hotstar.

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T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 points table after England beat New Zealand by four wickets

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Already through to the semi-finals, England cricket team continued their dominant run in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a four-wicket win over New Zealand national cricket team in Colombo on Friday.

The victory ensured England completed the Super 8 phase with three wins in three matches, finishing on six points and a net run rate of +1.096 in Group 2.

Super 8 Group 2 points table scenario

With this result, England remain at the top of Group 2 with a flawless record. New Zealand are placed second with three points. Pakistan are third with one point and must secure a convincing win against already-eliminated Sri Lanka national cricket team on Saturday to overtake New Zealand and book a place in the semi-finals.

New Zealand’s qualification now depends on Sri Lanka defeating Pakistan in the final Group 2 fixture. A Pakistan win would see them move ahead of New Zealand on points and claim the second semi-final spot from the group.

How the match unfolded

After opting to bat, New Zealand found several batters getting starts but failing to convert them into substantial scores. Glenn Phillips top-scored with 39, while Tim Seifert made 35. Finn Allen contributed 29 and Mark Chapman added 15, but none managed to anchor the innings as New Zealand finished at 159 for 7 in their 20 overs.

For England, Will Jacks (2/23), Adil Rashid (2/28) and Rehan Ahmed (2/28) shared the bulk of the wickets, with Liam Dawson chipping in with one scalp.

In response, England’s chase was not entirely smooth, but steady contributions across the batting order helped them reach the target in 19.3 overs. Tom Banton scored 33, while Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 32. Captain Harry Brook added 26, Sam Curran made 24, and Rehan Ahmed finished unbeaten on 19 to seal the win.

Rachin Ravindra was the standout bowler for New Zealand with figures of 3/19, but his effort was not enough to prevent England from maintaining their unbeaten run in the Super 8 stage.Brief scores
New Zealand: 159/7 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 39, Tim Seifert 35; Will Jacks 2/23)
England: 161/6 in 19.3 overs (Will Jacks 32*; Rachin Ravindra 3/19)

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Rinku Singh’s father dies of cancer during T20 World Cup campaign

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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday after battling stage four cancer. He was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where his health deteriorated earlier this week.

Rinku had travelled to see his father ahead of India’s T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. Despite medical efforts, Khanchand Singh’s condition did not improve and he was placed on ventilator support. The cricketer later rejoined the squad in time for the fixture but was not included in the playing XI, with Sanju Samson taking his place. Rinku featured in the match as a substitute fielder.

A pillar of support in Rinku’s journey

Khanchand Singh played a significant role in his son’s cricketing career. Working as an LPG cylinder deliveryman in Aligarh, he ensured that financial challenges did not hinder Rinku’s ambitions in the sport. His support over the years was seen as instrumental in shaping the batter’s rise to the Indian team.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed condolences in a post on X, saying he was pained to learn of the demise and extended prayers to the family. He acknowledged the difficult time for Rinku, who continues to fulfil his national duties during the tournament.

Mixed outing in the tournament

Rinku’s T20 World Cup campaign has been underwhelming so far. He has scored 24 runs across five innings and has struggled to convert starts into significant contributions. Limited opportunities at the crease and the absence of big scores resulted in Samson being preferred in the lineup.

India are set to travel to Kolkata for their final Super 8 clash against West Indies. The encounter is effectively a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner securing a place in the semifinals. India head into the match after a win over Zimbabwe, while West Indies are coming off a heavy defeat to South Africa.

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Rinku Singh returns home from T20 World Cup camp due to family emergency

Rinku Singh has flown back home from the T20 World Cup camp after his father’s health deteriorated. Team management is yet to confirm his return.

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Indian middle-order batter Rinku Singh has flown back home from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup camp following a medical emergency in his family.

According to sources, the left-handed batter left the team environment after his father’s health condition worsened. It is learnt that his father is battling stage-4 liver cancer and is currently on ventilator support. Rinku decided to return home to be with his family during this critical period.

There is no official confirmation yet on whether the cricketer will rejoin the squad for the remainder of the tournament. Team management is closely monitoring the situation, and a further update is awaited.

Rinku has emerged as a key member of India’s white-ball setup in recent years, particularly known for his finishing abilities under pressure. Any prolonged absence could influence India’s combination in the crucial Super 8 stage of the competition.

For now, the focus remains on his family, with support expected from the cricketing fraternity as he navigates this difficult time.

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