The IPL 2026 witnessed a doubleheader on Sunday (May 3) as KKR played SRH, while GT played PBKS. Check out the unmissable stories, new developments across
the Indian Premier League in the News Digest for May 4.
1. Sunil Narine first overseas player to 200 IPL wickets
Sunil Narine etched his name in IPL history on May 3 during KKR's match against SRH in Hyderabad, becoming the first overseas bowler to reach 200 wickets in the tournament. The West Indies spinner, a KKR mainstay since 2012, picked up two wickets for 31 runs, taking his tally to 201 in 197 matches. He is also the first player to achieve the milestone for a single franchise. Narine bowled a special delivery to dismiss Salil Arora for his 200th wicket as KKR restricted SRH to 165.
2. KKR win third in a row
Kolkata Knight Riders secured their third consecutive victory in IPL 2026, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets. Spinners Varun Chakravarthy (3/36) and Sunil Narine (2/31) starred with the ball as SRH were bundled out for 165. KKR chased down the target comfortably in 18.2 overs, powered by Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 59. The win lifts KKR's playoff hopes after a slow start to the season.
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3. Gujarat Titans beat PBKS for an important win
Gujarat Titans edged past table-toppers Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller, winning by four wickets in Ahmedabad. Chasing 164, GT reached 167/6 in 19.5 overs. Jason Holder's impressive 4/24 restricted PBKS after they slumped to 49/5, though Suryansh Shedge's fifty helped them post 163/9. Washington Sundar's unbeaten 40 was crucial in the chase. This marks GT's third straight win, intensifying the playoff race.
4. Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out for CSK
Chennai Super Kings suffered another major injury blow as all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh was ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026. The 28-year-old sustained a fracture to his right foot during the CSK vs MI match at Chepauk. He impressed on debut but will take no further part in the season. CSK, already dealing with multiple injuries including to MS Dhoni, now has several players sidelined and is seeking a replacement.
5. BCCI may take strict action against franchises breaching rules: Saikia
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia warned that the board will take strict action against IPL franchises violating norms. Incidents involving Rajasthan Royals, such as the team manager using a phone in the dugout and captain Riyan Parag vaping, have come under scrutiny. Saikia stated: "We are exploring some other options about how to bring the teams which are violating the norms. " The BCCI aims to safeguard the league's image with stronger measures.
6. Mittal family acquires Rajasthan Royals with Adar Poonawalla
The Mittal family, led by Lakshmi Mittal and son Aditya, along with Adar Poonawalla, has acquired Rajasthan Royals in a $1.65 billion (approx. ₹15,660 crore) deal. The Mittals will own about 75%, Poonawalla 18%, with existing owner Manoj Badale retaining around 7%. The agreement includes Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals. The deal is expected to close in third quarter of this year.
7. Hardik Pandya plastic captain: Srikkanth
Former India selector Kris Srikkanth slammed Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya after their loss to CSK, labelling him a "plastic captain. " Srikkanth questioned Pandya's intent with the bat and captaincy decisions, calling his approach "terrible" and "scared. " The criticism comes amid MI's struggles, with Srikkanth highlighting reluctance to take responsibility as a key issue in the team's performance.
