Virat Kohli rewrote the T20 record books with a historic century for RCB, while fresh injury setbacks, off-field controversies and fitness concerns continued
to dominate headlines across IPL 2026. Here are the biggest stories from around the league today.
1. Virat Kohli becomes fastest batter to 14,000 T20 runs with historic IPL ton
Virat Kohli produced another landmark innings, smashing an unbeaten 105 against Kolkata Knight Riders to become the fastest batter in history to complete 14,000 T20 runs.
The RCB star also became:
- the first Indian with 10 T20 centuries
- the player with the most IPL hundreds (9)
- the most-capped player in IPL history with 279 appearances
Kohli reached the 14,000-run mark in just 409 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle's previous record of 423 innings.
2. Jamie Overton returns to UK after fresh CSK injury blow
Chennai Super Kings have suffered another injury setback after all-rounder Jamie Overton returned to the United Kingdom for further assessment and treatment of a thigh injury.
Overton has been one of CSK's standout performers this season, contributing with both bat and ball. The franchise has not confirmed a recovery timeline ahead of their upcoming clash against Lucknow Super Giants.
3. MS Dhoni skips Lucknow trip despite earlier travel plans
MS Dhoni's return to action remains uncertain after the CSK legend reportedly decided against travelling with the squad to Lucknow despite initial plans suggesting otherwise.
The 44-year-old continues to recover from a calf issue that has kept him sidelined throughout IPL 2026, with every update around his fitness continuing to dominate attention around Chennai Super Kings.
4. BCCI restrictions spark Arshdeep Singh-Samreen Kaur controversy
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has become the centre of fresh social media speculation after reports linked alleged girlfriend Samreen Kaur to the BCCI's tighter IPL security and conduct rules.
The controversy escalated after viral clips showed the pair together in Dharamsala, while online rumours claimed Kaur was travelling alongside the PBKS setup despite stricter restrictions around external access this season.
No official breach has been confirmed by either Punjab Kings or the BCCI.
5. Punjab Kings and Preity Zinta hit back after viral dressing-room rumours
Punjab Kings, co-owner Preity Zinta and opener Prabhsimran Singh have all publicly responded after a wave of unverified rumours around dressing-room unrest, indiscipline and player fitness circulated online.
Among the claims were allegations involving skipped practice sessions, gaming late into the night and rumours that Prabhsimran had gained "10 kilos in seven days. "
PBKS strongly denied the narratives, calling them "fake stories and made-up narratives," while Prabhsimran appeared to mock the rumours with a viral Instagram story.
6. Pat Cummins fined despite SRH vs GT ending inside 35 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during SRH's heavy defeat to Gujarat Titans.
The decision sparked debate online because the entire match lasted just 34.5 overs after SRH collapsed for 86 while chasing 168.
Cummins later admitted Gujarat Titans had "outbowled" Hyderabad completely on a difficult surface.
7. Hardik Pandya's intense net session raises fresh fitness questions
Hardik Pandya has triggered fresh speculation around his injury status after sharing videos of an intense late-night batting session despite reportedly being sidelined with back spasms.
The Mumbai Indians captain has missed the franchise's last two matches, including the defeat that officially ended MI's playoff hopes, but the latest footage showed him moving freely and batting aggressively without visible discomfort.
Mumbai Indians have still not officially confirmed whether Hardik will return for the clash against Punjab Kings.
