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RR skipper Riyan Parag urges IPL commentators to talk about cricket

Rajasthan Royals are now on 14 points and would need a win against Mumbai Indians in their last game to make it to IPL 2026 playoffs. That means Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders fail to reach top four.

It is just a start and I know people will talk about me: Sooryavanshi

Courtesy the win over LSG, Rajasthan Royals entered the top four with 14 points from 13 games, and pushed Punjab Kings to fifth spot. A win for Rajasthan Royals in their last game would dash hopes of Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Riding on his knock of 93 runs against LSG, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reclaimed the top spot in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap list. He also became the youngest to reach 500 runs in an single IPL season.

Rajasthan Royals has left out captain Riyan Parag from the playing XI against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Parag had injured his hamstring on May 1 against Delhi Capitals and had already missed a game in the tournament earlier.

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav has received a maiden India call-up against Afghanistan. The right-arm fast bowler has been named India's squad for the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting in June.

For the first time in the history of IPL, MS Dhoni has not played a single game in the entire season. He was initially ruled out for two weeks due to a calf strain in IPL 2026.

Sunrisers Hyderabad now have 16 points, the same as Gujarat Titans as both teams booked their IPL 2026 playoffs spots. RCB (18 points) have already sealed their place in the playoffs. CSK, who have 12 points from 13 matches, also are not yet completely out of the race to the knockouts.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets to enter the IPL 2026 playoffs. With Sunrisers Hyderabad' win, Gujarat Titans also booked a spot in the last four. Royal Challengers Bengaluru had already entered the playoffs.