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KKR Vs PBKS Washout, Brevis Lauded And Hridoy Banned – April 26 Cricket Highlights

Aakash Saini

KKR vs PBKS washout and Dewald Brevis [Source: IPLT20.COM]KKR vs PBKS washout and Dewald Brevis [Source: IPLT20.COM]

The 44th match of the IPL 2025 season between KKR and Punjab Kings ended up as a no-result owing to ceaseless rains in Kolkata. Legendary RCB opener Virat Kohli received an encouraging backing from team’s spin bowling coach Malolan Rangaranjan. In other news, Mohammad Nabi’s son and teenage batting sensation Hassan Eisakhil clubbed a scintillating century in red-ball cricket.

Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Saturday, April 26.

PBKS, KKR Split Points After Kolkata Rains

KKR’s home match against Punjab Kings was abandoned owing to ceaseless rains at the Eden Gardens. The Punjab Kings batted first and mounted 201-4 from 20 overs, with both opening batters cracking sparkling half-centuries. While Priyansh Arya clubbed 69 runs off 35 balls, Prabhsimran Singh made 83 from 49 deliveries. For the KKR, new ball paceman Vaibhav Arora picked up figures of 2-34 from his four overs. Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine also chipped in with a wicket each.

In response, KKR’s run-chase lasted just an over before rains interrupted play in Kolkata.

RCB Coach Defends Virat Kohli

RCB’s spin bowling coach Malolan Rangaranjan has backed legendary opening batter Virat Kohli ahead of their team’s upcoming IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals on April 27. Kohli has been criticized over his ability of tackling spin lately. However, Rangaranjan said that Kohli does not need to go and practice against spinners, considering the seasoned campaigner has been playing top-flight cricket for over two decades. Malolan also praised the vintage RCB opener for his unstoppable hunger of getting better in the game.

Anil Kumble Calls Dewald Brevis CSK’s Next Star

Former Indian captain Anil Kumble believes that explosive South African batter has the potential of becoming CSK’s next big star in the IPL. Kumble hailed Brevis for his ability of tackling spin, after the latter celebrated his CSK debut with a blistering 42 against SRH at the Chepauk Stadium. It is worth noting that Brevis was roped in by the CSK franchise midway into the IPL 2025 season as a replacement of injured fast bowler Gurjapneet Singh.

Mohammad Nabi’s Son Smashes Big Ton

Hassan Eisakhil, son of legendary Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, scored 143 runs from just 189 balls against Band-e-Amir Region in the ninth match of the Merwais Nika Regional 3-Day Trophy 2025 season. Opening the innings for Amo Region, Eisakhil clattered 23 boundaries and a six at the Helmand Cricket Ground in Lashkar Gah.

Notably, the Amo Region folded up for just 235, with no other batter, barring Abuzar Safi’s 44, managing to breach the 20-run mark in the innings. The match, however, ended in a thrilling draw with Band-e-Amir Region falling 26 runs short of their target with a wicket to spare.

Towhid Hridoy Banned For Four Matches

Bangladesh top-order batter Towhid Hridoy has been handed a four-match suspension for reacting against an umpire decision. He is now set to miss the remainder of the ongoing Dhaka Premier League (DPL) in Bangladesh. Hridoy expressed his disappointment over an umpire decision after he was dismissed for 37 runs from 54 balls against the Gazi Group team in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.