Overview
- SunRisers Hyderabad, which crushed Delhi Capitals on Tuesday in Hyderabad, rode Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 to 242/2 and a 47‑run win that lifted them to third place.
- Following Wednesday's disciplined defence in Lucknow, Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs, with Ravindra Jadeja’s 43 not out and Jofra Archer’s new‑ball burst central to bowling LSG out for 119.
- Mumbai Indians snapped their slump on Monday in Ahmedabad as Tilak Varma blasted a 45‑ball maiden IPL hundred to set up 199/5 and a 99‑run rout of Gujarat Titans, with Jasprit Bumrah ending a 153‑ball wicket drought first up.
- Chennai Super Kings confirmed Tuesday that in‑form batter Ayush Mhatre is out for the season with a left hamstring injury that requires six to twelve weeks of rehabilitation.
- Australian left‑arm quick Spencer Johnson has joined CSK as a replacement for Nathan Ellis, adding pace depth as the five‑time champions manage injuries before facing Mumbai on Thursday.