Debut brilliance, disciplinary action, and off-field investigations shaped another eventful day in IPL 2026. While Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a commanding
performance powered by fresh talent, controversies involving conduct breaches and anti-corruption rules added to the growing drama off the field.
Here are the top stories from the IPL today.
1. Debutants Hinge and Sakib power SRH to dominant win over Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a commanding 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, thanks to sensational performances from debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain.
Hinge made history by taking three wickets in the very first over of the match, dismantling Rajasthan's top order and removing Vaibhav Suryavanshi off the opening delivery. Alongside Sakib, who finished with four wickets, the duo reduced Rajasthan Royals to 9 for 5 in the PowerPlay, effectively ending the contest early.
Despite a brief resistance from Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja, Rajasthan never recovered as Sunrisers sealed a convincing win built around their debutants' heroics.
2. Speculation grows over Pandya brothers' relationship after MI vs RCB clash
Social media speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya intensified after fans noticed limited interaction between the two during the MI vs RCB match.
Observers pointed to minimal eye contact and subdued reactions during key moments as signs of possible tension. However, comments from Krunal after the match suggested the rivalry remained playful, with no official confirmation of any disagreement between the brothers.
The episode highlights how closely player behaviour is monitored during high-profile fixtures.
3. Rajasthan Royals manager under BCCI probe over dugout phone use
Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder is under investigation by the BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit after being seen using a mobile phone in the dugout.
The incident occurred during RR's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where strict rules prohibit communication devices inside the dugout. The franchise defended Bhinder's actions, stating he required the phone due to ongoing medical issues, including a recent collapsed lung and asthma complications.
The final outcome of the investigation will determine whether disciplinary action is necessary.
4. Tim David fined and Hardik Pandya penalised after code-of-conduct breaches
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for refusing to comply with umpire instructions during the MI vs RCB match.
Separately, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was fined ₹12 lakh after his side maintained a slow over-rate - the team's first such offence of the season.
Both penalties were confirmed in an official IPL media advisory following Match 20.
5. IPL schedule revised as GT vs CSK fixtures swapped due to elections
The IPL schedule has been revised following municipal corporation elections in Gujarat.
The afternoon match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled in Ahmedabad on April 26, will now be played in Chennai at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The return fixture, initially set for Chennai on May 21, will instead take place in Ahmedabad.
Apart from these changes, the rest of the IPL 2026 schedule remains unchanged.
