IPL 2026 continues to swing on big moments and bigger turning points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's emphatic win over Delhi Capitals means that they are
emerging as serious contenders to win IPL 26. Meanwhile, injuries and fitness concerns have plagued both the camps of the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings.
CSK has uncertainties over MS Dhoni's fitness that continue to linger. MI, however, has quickly plugged the gap within the squad for the injured Mitchell Santner by signing Keshav Maharaj.
Here are the latest developments from IPL in today's News Bulletin.
Dust Storm Disrupts DC vs RCB Game In Arun Jaitley Stadium
A sudden dust storm disrupted the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Arun Jaitley Stadium, forcing a brief halt due to poor visibility and strong winds. The interruption came amid Delhi's collapse, compounding their struggles as conditions turned hazardous before play eventually resumed.
Keshav Maharaj Joins MI As Mitchell Santner's Replacement
Mumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for injured Mitchell Santner, who suffered a shoulder injury against Chennai Super Kings. Maharaj adds experience to MI's spin attack ahead of key matches, strengthening squad depth as they prepare to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
RCB Secure 2nd Biggest Victory In IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, bowling them out for 75 before chasing the target in just 7 overs to win by nine wickets. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the collapse, while Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli sealed the chase. The 81-balls-to-spare win is the second-biggest in IPL history.
Chinnaswammy Stadium CCTV Cams Hit By Stadium Sabotage
A major security breach at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium saw over 240 CCTV cameras disabled ahead of an IPL 2026 match, raising serious safety concerns. Two suspects allegedly damaged surveillance systems over payment disputes. Although monitoring was restored quickly and the match proceeded, the incident intensified scrutiny over stadium security, crowd management, and operational lapses during the tournament.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi Gets Demerit Point For Obstructing the Field
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was fined 20% of his match fee and given a demerit point after a controversial obstructing-the-field dismissal during Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants. The youngster also showed dissent by damaging equipment, breaching IPL's Code of Conduct, despite KKR going on to win the match comfortably.
MS Dhoni Injury Update
MS Dhoni has suffered another setback after aggravating his calf injury during a training session, delaying his return for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Coach Stephen Fleming confirmed the injury worsened during a warm-up attempt. With no fixed return timeline, CSK is taking a cautious approach, allowing Dhoni to decide when he feels fully fit.
