IPL 2026 | Who is blowing hot, who is blowing cold... the early trends
The Hindu·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
After one week of IPL 2026, RCB, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings remain undefeated. CSK faces three consecutive losses and internal questions about team identity. Injuries to MS Dhoni, Dewald Brevis, and Nathan Ellis have impacted performance. Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans also struggled with missing captains Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill. Veterans Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami, and Yuzvendra Chahal demonstrate continued quality.
Key Entities
CSKRCBRajasthan RoyalsDelhi CapitalsPunjab KingsMumbai IndiansGujarat TitansRuturaj GaikwadVirat KohliRohit SharmaMS DhoniHardik PandyaShubman GillMohammed ShamiYuzvendra ChahalR. Ashwin