IPL 2026 News Digest, April 26: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creates History, Lungi Ngidi gets Medical Verdict

The juggernaut of IPL 2026 continues to be intense as the teams looking to push for playoffs in the mid of the season.

On Saturday (April 25), a doubleheader saw Punjab Kings continuing their winning streak, while Sunrisers Hyderabad won their fourth match in a row as well. Check out all details here in the Bulletin for April 26.

1. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest to 1000 T20 runs

15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in T20 history on April 25, 2026, during RR vs SRH in IPL 2026. He became the youngest player to reach 1,000 T20 runs and the fastest by balls faced (473 balls), surpassing previous records. Sooryavanshi slammed a 36-ball century (third-fastest in IPL), featuring 12 sixes and five boundaries, reaching the milestone en route to 103 off 37. He already holds records as the youngest T20 debutant and centurion.

2. Vaibhav is my favourite: Pat Cummins

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins was left in awe after facing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blitz in Jaipur. The 15-year-old’s explosive 103 off 37 balls prompted Cummins to declare him his “new favourite player.” Post-match, the Australian praised the teenager’s power-hitting: “He hits the ball so hard, it’s great to watch. It’s good fun.” Cummins’ endorsement highlights Sooryavanshi’s rising stardom, even from an opposition skipper, amid the youngster’s record-breaking night against SRH.

3. MS Dhoni won't play against Gujarat Titans

Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni will miss the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at Chepauk on April 26. Sidelined for nearly four weeks with a calf injury, the 44-year-old has completed rehab and passed fitness tests but is delaying his return. Reports indicate he is fully fit yet reluctant to disrupt CSK’s settled combination, especially after their dominant win over Mumbai Indians. Fans await his comeback in the final stages, as the team manages his workload in what may be his last IPL season.

4. Riyan Parag fails to score 20+ 10th time in a row

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag’s batting woes deepened in IPL 2026, with another failure to cross 20 runs marking his prolonged lean patch. Across multiple innings, he has struggled for consistency, managing modest scores like 12, 8, 14*, and single digits. Against SRH, he departed for 7 runs off 9 deliveries.

5. Orange Cap changes three hands, ends up with Abhishek Sharma

The IPL 2026 Orange Cap race saw dramatic shifts in a single day, changing hands three times before resting with Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul briefly led, followed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but Abhishek surged ahead with explosive knocks, including an unbeaten 135. Abhishek now holds the Orange Cap with 380 runs to his name.

6. Lungi Ngidi stable after head injury

Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi suffered a concerning head injury during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium. While attempting a catch, he hit his head hard on the ground and was stretchered off in an ambulance. IPL officials later confirmed he was stable, under medical evaluation, and due for discharge shortly. The South African’s quick recovery update brought relief, with no long-term concerns reported after the frightening on-field incident.