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Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by six runs in match 9 of Indian Premier League 2026 in Ahmedabad on Saturday (April 4). Opting to bat, Rajasthan Royals posted 210 for six. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 off 36 balls) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 of 18) stitched together 70 runs off 38 balls for the opening wicket to lay the foundation for the challenging total. Dhruv Jurel emerged as the star with the bat for RR, making 75 off 42 balls with the help of four boundaries and five hits over the fence. For GT, Kagiso Rabada (2/42) picked up two wickets. Chasing 211, Sai Sudharsan made 73 off 44 balls with the help of nine boundaries and three sixes, but lacked support from the other end.

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Erling Haaland scored thrice in the space of 18 minutes as Manchester City romped to a 4-0 victory over Liverpool and into the FA Cup semi-finals for a record eighth consecutive season on Saturday (April 4). Mohamed Salah’s failure from the penalty spot added to the woes of the Reds, whose poor show at Etihad Stadium will put more heat on under-pressure manager Arne Slot. Haaland converted a penalty in the 39th minute, headed home a cross from Antoine Semenyo in first-half stoppage time, and then swept in a finish off the crossbar in the 57th to score his first hat-trick of the season for City. Semenyo was the only other goal-scorer of the evening.

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Sameer Rizvi hit a rollicking 51-ball 90 to lead Delhi Capitals to a comprehensive six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in match 8 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (April 4). Asked to bat, Mumbai could manage only a 162-run total as they could not build partnerships. Only Rohit Sharma (35) and Suryakumar Yadav contributed from the top and middle order. Naman Dhir made 28. Capitals' Mukesh Kumar (2/26) did well by rattling the Mumbai top-order. Chasing 163, the hosts overcame early jitters to romp home in 18.1 overs. Opener Pathum Nissanka contributed a quick-fire 44 after DC lost KL Rahul (1) and Nitish Rana (0) cheaply.

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The Boston Celtics continued their East Coast dominance with a 133-101 blowout of the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Boston surged to a 43-26 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, fueled by Jaylen Brown's 28 points and Jayson Tatum's efficient double-double. Milwaukee, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, lacked the defensive identity to slow down Boston's high-octane perimeter shooting. While Ryan Rollins provided some resistance for the Bucks, the Celtics' depth was overwhelming. The victory reinforces Boston’s grip on the second seed, leaving the struggling Bucks firmly outside the playoff picture. See best photos from the match.

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The Houston Rockets showcased their superior depth with a dominant 125-105 victory over the injury-depleted Utah Jazz at the Toyota Center. Jabari Smith Jr. led the offensive barrage with 31 points and nine rebounds, including six triples, while Amen Thompson contributed a versatile 20 points. Utah, missing key stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., struggled to match Houston’s intensity on the glass. The Rockets’ league-leading rebounding and efficient transition play allowed them to pull away early, further solidifying their top-five standing in the Western Conference while extending Utah's losing streak. See best photos from the match.

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The Sacramento Kings' youth movement took center stage as they edged the New Orleans Pelicans in a 117-113 thriller at the Golden 1 Center. With veterans sidelined, rookies Devin Carter and Maxime Raynaud anchored the closing lineup, showing remarkable poise against a Pelicans squad featuring Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III. Raynaud’s interior presence and Carter’s defensive energy proved decisive in the final minutes. Despite the Pelicans' late push, Sacramento’s young core secured the win, offering a promising glimpse into the franchise's future while New Orleans' record continued to slide in a difficult campaign. See best photos from the match.

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Skipper Shreyas Iyer's half-century draped in elegance and aggression in equal measure was the centrepiece in Punjab Kings' five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Shreyas (50 in 29 balls) and his 59-run alliance with Nehal Wadhera for the fourth wicket helped Punjab end up at 210 for five while chasing a competitive 209 on a dew-less Chepauk night, also consigning the hosts to their second successive defeat. It was Punjab’s second win on the trot, but there were other heroes too on the night for the PBKS. Priyansh Arya (39), Prabhsimran Singh (43), Cooper Connolly (36) all came up with mentionable contributions. Earlier, Ayush Mhatre showcased his abundant talent with a 43-ball 73, powering the Super Kings to a competitive 209 for five.

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MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 28 points and Isaiah Joe provided a spark with 20 points off the bench to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a massive 139-96 win over the LA Lakers. The Thunder’s defence stifled Luka Doncic, holding him to just 12 points before he exited with a hamstring injury. Lu Dort set the tone early with 14 first-quarter points, helping OKC build an 82-51 halftime lead in what became one of the worst losses in Lakers franchise history. See best photos below.

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