Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer and Finn Allen (Agency Image)

Kolkata Knight Riders, who have lost both their opening matches of IPL 2026, are under pressure in an important match against Punjab Kings. In contrast, PBKS arrive with momentum after two wins, which will make for an interesting encounter at the Eden Gardens. Here are five players who could decide the outcome: 1. Ajinkya Rahane All eyes will be on the KKR captain, who has faced heavy criticism after consecutive defeats. Rahane showed his intentions by playing a explosive inning of 67 runs in 40 balls in the opening game against Mumbai Indians, but he could not continue that form in the next match and could only score 8 runs in 10 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With pressure mounting, this game gives them another chance to silence their critics and lead from the front. 2. finn allen Allen has provided explosive starts despite not converting them into big scores yet. He scored 37 runs in 17 balls in the opening match and then played a stormy innings of 28 runs in just 7 balls in the next game. If he succeeds in the powerplay, Allen has the ability to dismantle any bowling attack, making him a significant threat at the top. 3. Yuzvendra Chahal The fight between Chahal and Rahane could be decisive. Rahane often struggles against spin in the middle overs and Chahal has been dominant in this match, dismissing him four times and conceding just 46 runs from 45 balls. The leg spinner, who is also the IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, has been in good form at the start of the season and can control the pace once again. 4. Arshdeep Singh Arshdeep is yet to find his rhythm and has returned figures of 0/42 and 0/41 in his first two innings. However, his duel with Finn Allen could be crucial. If he can generate early swing with the new ball, he might be able to curb Allen’s aggression and give PBKS early success. 5. Shreyas Iyer Returning to face his former franchise, Iyer adds an emotional subplot to the contest. After leading KKR to the title in 2024, he has now been in strong form as the PBKS captain, scoring 50 off 29 in the last game. With confidence and added motivation, Iyer will once again be at the center of PBKS’ plans. With KKR struggling for balance and PBKS looking well organized in all departments, individual performances from these key players could eventually turn the contest towards a high-scoring encounter.

ipl 2026 schedule This week (6-12 April): After nine exciting matches last week, a trend is beginning to emerge as to which teams are on the move and which teams are still fighting for a place in the new season. 11 matches have been played so far in the new season of IPLAnd four teams have already made early marks in the race for the playoffs.Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore, with two wins from two matches, Rajasthan RoyalsDelhi Capitals and last season’s finalists Punjab Kings are leading the early race for the playoff places. Meanwhile, three teams are still winless after nine days of action in IPL 2026.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Chennai Super Kings After suffering three consecutive defeats in as many matches this season, Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans have joined the five-time champions in the list of winning teams with two defeats each.With one win each, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have opened their accounts in the standings and will look to challenge the top four this week.There are some exciting contests lined up this week, with KKR hosting the in-form Punjab Kings on Monday as they look to end their slump at the Eden Gardens. High-flying Rajasthan Royals will welcome Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday, followed by Gujarat Titans visiting Delhi Capitals in search of their first win of the season on Wednesday.KKR will play their fourth game on Thursday, facing Lucknow Super Giants on home soil as they aim to face two in-form teams, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, before taking on Guwahati on Friday.The weekend doubleheader will see Punjab Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Capitals on Saturday, followed by Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.There is a possibility of a lot of changes in the point table this week.

Complete IPL 2026 schedule this week (April 6-12): Matches, dates, timings, venues

There is no peace in the world. This is obvious to anyone who owns a phone. But here’s what I find less obvious and more worrying: The uneasiness isn’t just in the news. It’s sitting on the kitchen tables. A friend of mine, a bright woman, ran a funded startup that almost shut down the whole thing during a cash crunch last year. Not because the numbers were lethal. Because she could no longer separate the P&L from her sense of self. One of my guru students appeared for his 12th boards and told me that he wants to leave everything. The scores were bad, yes. But the scars did not destroy him. The story he himself told about those marks proved to be true.Five thousand years ago, a warrior named Arjuna had the same problem on a larger scale. Two armies. On the other hand his own family. When he saw what the coming price would be, he dropped his bow and told Krishna that his work was done. Krishna did not give him any motivational speech. He gave him Bhagavad Gita. Seven hundred verses. And the first thing he said was don’t avoid the fight. Learned to see clearly inside it.Crisis is not a problem. There is confusion.I believe this is the real success of Gita, and what most people miss. We believe that crisis causes suffering. Jobs were lost, markets collapsed, relationships broke. Geeta says no. It is our confusion that causes harm during a crisis. Arjun had no trouble because of the war. He was in pain because attachment to results had clouded his ability to see what he should have done. Chapter 2, Verse 47. Do your work with full commitment. Don’t stick to the outcome. This is consistently misquoted as “don’t care about the consequences.” This is a bad read. What Krishna really means is this: Don’t let your focus on any one specific outcome destroy your ability to see what’s really happening in front of you. This seems quite easy to say. It is extremely difficult to practice. And in my experience, it’s the only thing that really restores clarity when your world is falling apart.Geeta is not anti-struggle. This is anti-illusion.There is a common misconception that Gita is a text of peace. It is not. It was introduced on the battlefield and at the end was the instruction to fight. What the Gita opposes is not struggle but internal chaos which makes struggle senseless. Fear, ego, attachment. Not being able to work stable somewhere inside yourself. Look at what is happening around us. Russia and Ukraine, fourth year, no final game in sight. America and Iran in open confrontation. China and Taiwan are on a slow boil. Tariff wars that hurt the people they were supposed to protect keep going because rolling back them seems weak. There is one word in Geeta which governs all this. Detachment. Attachment. Chapter 2, verses 62 and 63 explain the chain: Attachment creates desire, desire creates anger, anger creates confusion, confusion destroys reason. Pick any small dispute that turned into an actual war and that series exists somewhere.From personal wars to global warsWhat strikes me about Geeta is its scale. The same education that helps a 23-year-old in Pune cope with layoffs also explains why nations dig themselves into foreign policy holes they can’t get out of. Same root. Wanting things to go a certain way so badly that you lose the ability to deal with them for how they really are. Chapter 3, Verse 35: It is better to do one’s duty badly than to do someone else’s duty well. Krishna asks Arjun to fight because it is his dharma. No ambition, no revenge. responsibility. When a country abandons its principles to copy someone else’s playbook, it falls apart. Today geopolitics is almost entirely based on give and take. What can you achieve, what can you benefit from. The Gita says something different: What matters is the quality of what you do, no matter what you get from it. That is not philosophy. This is the real record of seventy years of coalition politics.the inside determines the outsideChapter 6, Verse 5: You are your own friend and your own enemy. Countries with internal chaos invite horror externally. Leaders who rule by fear do not solve crises. They start something new to distract from the old. Krishna spent eighteen chapters exploring what was going on inside Arjuna’s head before he let Arjuna pick up the bow. Clarity first. Action second. We keep doing it in a different way.clarity is the real victoryI keep meeting people who picked up Geeta during difficult times and told me that it changed the way they handled it. Not in any mysterious way. Very practically, I can think straight again. A founder navigating a down period. A couple is on the verge of separation. A bureaucrat is caught between two bad policy choices. None of them were looking for religion. They were looking for clarity. Geeta gave it to him. Geeta does not promise that you will win. It promises that you will see clearly. And right now, when the real damage comes not from the conflicts themselves but from the panic and bad decisions they generate, that clarity is more valuable than any strategy paper ever written. Arjun did not win because his fear went away. He won because he stopped letting it run. Five thousand years later, wars look different. The confusion is exactly the same. And Geeta still works.This article is written by Prithviraj Shetty, Founder and CEO, Bhagavad Gita for All

Even in the crushing 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings Quietly passed a major milestone that adds an interesting layer to the emerging scoring trends IPL.Highest score of more than 200 in IPL37 – CSK36 – RCB33 – PBKS32 – MI30 – KKRChasing the target of 250 at Chinnaswamy, CSK were all out for 207 and reached 37 runs, a total of over 200, the highest by any team in IPL history. They have now overtaken RCB, who are on 36 along with Punjab Kings (33). Mumbai Indians (32) and Kolkata Knight Riders (30) are trailing behind.What makes this data interesting is the timing. In an era where 200-plus scores are becoming common and often not enough to guarantee a win, CSK’s record came in a match where they were comprehensively outclassed. Chasing a mammoth target of 250, they still managed to cross 200, but the difference in quality and execution was evident throughout the competition.This night was entirely in the name of RCB’s strong batting unit. Devdutt Padikkal set the stage by playing a good inning of 50 runs, but a late attack completely ruined the game. Rajat Patidar And tim david The brutal partnership for the fourth wicket destroyed CSK’s bowling attack. Patidar’s unbeaten 48 off 19 balls and David’s explosive 70 off 25 balls took RCB to a massive score of 250 for 3, with 97 runs coming in the last five overs.In reply, CSK never really found consistency. They struggled at the loss of 3 wickets for 30 runs due to early wickets and the chase was effectively completed in the powerplay itself. Sarfaraz Khan Showed intent with a quickfire half-century, while useful contributions from the lower middle order helped them cross 200, but the target remained well out of reach. This match perfectly summed up the modern IPL. Big scores happen infrequently, momentum changes rapidly, and even crossing 200 doesn’t have the same significance as it used to. On this occasion, CSK ended up on the wrong side of the result but still topped the high-scoring charts which has been rising with every season.

When everyone thought that the craze for Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ was ending, the film proved them wrong. With an increased box office collection in the third weekend, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has once again proved that it is here to stay and rule! On its 18th day, the film witnessed a remarkable growth, taking the worldwide collection to over Rs 1,600 crore. On the other hand, the net domestic collection also crossed the dream of Rs 1,000 crore, setting a new benchmark for all the upcoming releases.dhurandhar 2 review Scroll down for more details on the box office performance of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’.

18th day box office collection update of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’

According to Saknilak, ‘Dhurandhar 2’, released on March 19, has earned more than Rs 1000 crore after completing 18 days of earnings at the box office. On its third Sunday (Day 18), the film starring Ranveer Singh, Rakesh Bedi, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and others earned Rs 28.75 crore. Compared to the 17th day collection, which was Rs 25.65 crore, the film has seen a growth of 12.1 percent. With this, the Indian net collection of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ on Sunday, April 5, 2026 was Rs 1,013.77 crore.

Worldwide box office collection of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ on 18th day

Trade reports suggest that the worldwide box office collection of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ closed at Rs 1605.75 crore. This includes India’s gross business of Rs 1,213.74 crore and overseas collection of Rs 392 crore (on Day 18, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ added Rs 7 crore to the international gross).

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ – Day Wise Net Box Office Collection Details:

Day 0 (Wednesday): Rs 43.00 croreDay 1 (First Thursday): Rs 102.5 croreDay 2 (First Friday): Rs 80.72 croreDay 3 (First Saturday): Rs 113.00 croreDay 4 (1st Sunday): Rs 114.85 croreDay 5 (1st Monday): Rs 65.00 croreDay 6 (1st Tuesday): Rs 56.60 croreDay 7 (1st Wednesday): Rs 48.75 croreFirst week collection: Rs 624.47 croreDay 8 (2nd Thursday): Rs 49.70 croreDay 9 (2nd Friday): Rs 41.55 croreDay 10 (2nd Saturday): Rs 62.85 croreDay 11 (2nd Sunday): Rs 68.10 croreDay 12 (2nd Monday): Rs 25.30 croreDay 13 (2nd Tuesday): Rs 27.75 croreDay 14 (2nd Wednesday): Rs 20.10 croreDay 15 (3rd Thursday): Rs 17.80 croreDay 16 (3rd Friday): Rs 21.55 croreDay 17 (3rd Saturday): Rs 25.65 croreDay 18 (3rd Sunday): Rs 28.75 croreTotal: 1013.77 croresDisclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from a variety of public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Joseph Baena, son of bodybuilding icon Arnold SchwarzeneggerHas secured his second major title! Just days after starting his bodybuilding career with a win, the hunk captured his second title on the competitive stage, winning the INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique title at an event in California.

Joseph Baena wins second title

Baena took top honors and also earned her professional card. He later celebrated the feat on Instagram and shared photos of himself on stage holding a gladiator’s sword and shield. He captioned the post, “Your new INBA Iron Gladiator Classic Physique Champion.”The win comes just days after Baena’s competitive bodybuilding debut at the NPC Natural Colorado State Show, where he won a gold medal. According to reports from various entertainment portals, Baena secured multiple first-place finishes, topping the Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight Class, Men’s Classic Physique True Novice and Men’s Classic Physique Novice categories.

Arnold helping son Joseph bodybuilding trip

He is also receiving guidance and training from his father Schwarzenegger, who is considered one of the greatest bodybuilders in history. Apart from training together, the Hollywood veteran has also been assisting her in training and posing techniques for the competition season.

Joseph pens heartfelt note for father Arnold

Joseph has also been supportive of his father’s Hollywood ventures. Both were seen walking the red carpet of ‘FUBAR’. Posting about the action series on social media, he said, “An action packed night at the Season 2 premiere of FUBAR! The new season has just arrived and it’s bigger, badder and more badass. Go watch my dad do what he does best.”In a heartfelt post to her father, she also acknowledged his support in her journey. “Thank you for inspiring me and others around the world to be better every day,” Baena wrote in a note.

bollywood star Salman Khan He might be waiting for the release of his war drama ‘Mathrubhoomi’, but it looks like the actor is ready for his next big venture.

Salman Khan will start shooting for his next film on April 18

Salman is reportedly set to start work on his next film as early as next weekend. According to the latest reports Khan, who announced the untitled action drama backed and directed by producer Dil Raju Vamshi Pedipalli According to Variety India, just last week, work on the project is now set to begin on April 18 in Mumbai.The film, currently titled ‘SVC63’, will reportedly go on floors next Saturday and the first shooting schedule is expected to begin at the SRPF ground in Goregaon. Salman is expected to start with a high-octane action sequence. The report said that a large-scale set simulating a dense urban environment was built in the studio long before the shooting. The production team has reportedly planned an extensive three-month shoot in Mumbai and multiple locations across the country, with principal photography targeted to be completed by August–September 2026.

Cast and release date of Salman Khan’s next film

Although the official release date has not been confirmed yet, the makers are said to be eyeing an Eid 2027 theatrical release.It is expected that Salman’s next film will be a pan-India film with a multi-star cast. Nayantara. The actress made her Hindi debut with the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Jawaan’, in which she starred opposite Shahrukh Khan. Salman, on the other hand, made his debut in Telugu cinema with a cameo in the 2022 political action thriller ‘Godfather’, starring opposite Chiranjeevi.The film, directed by Pedipalli, will also star Anil Kapoor And Arvind Swami In lead roles.

Release date of ‘Mathrubhoomi’

Notably, the production of the film will begin much before the release of the upcoming war drama ‘Mathrubhoomi’ directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film was initially scheduled to release on April 17, but it is rumored that its release date is being decided later.

Luka Doncic is now at the Los Angeles Lakers (Image via Instagram/@lukadoncic)

Los Angeles Lakers will face the Dallas Mavericks 6 April 2026. This game will usually be about luka doncicBut he won’t play. He is still recovering from a hamstring injury.This changes the experience of the game. The Lakers will now have to make do without one of their key players. With the playoffs approaching, they need to adjust and be ready. Dallas will also see this as an opportunity to compete against a strong team that is missing a key name.

Luka Doncic Injury Status and Recovery Timeline vs. Dallas Mavericks (April 5, 2026)

Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season. On April 4, 2026, he injured his left hamstring during the Lakers’ loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.Investigation showed grade-2 strain. This type of injury usually takes a few weeks to heal. Because of this, he will not return before the regular season ends. The team has listed him out indefinitely and will re-examine his status closer to the playoffs.

Lakers vs. Mavericks: Team Form and Season References (April 5, 2026)

The Los Angeles Lakers come into this game with a 50-27 record. They are in third place in the Western Conference. The Mavericks are 24-53 and ranked 13th.This is the fourth and final encounter between the teams this season. The Lakers have already won the first three games.

Key players available tonight

With Doncic out, the Lakers will rely on other players: • LeBron James is available and will lead the team • Austin Reaves will handle more of the ball • Deandre Ayton will play inside. • Rui Hachimura adds support at both ends • Klay Thompson will focus on shooting • Marcus Smart is dealing with an ankle problem but is expected to play limited minutesDallas’ focus is on young players. Cooper Flagg has been strong this season with 20.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Nazi marshals and others would also play important roles. The team is without Derek Lively II and Kyrie Irving, who are out for the season.

Lakers Roster Snapshot (April 2026)

• LeBron James – Key Playmaker and Leader • Luka Doncic – Out (hamstring), not playing • Austin Reeves – Secondary ball handler • Deandre Ayton – Starting Center • Rui Hachimura – Forward • Marcus Smart – Guard, day-to-day • Kobe Bufkin – Young guard • Dalton Knecht – wing player • Drew Timme – Big Man

Impact on game strategy

Luka Doncic is an important part of the Lakers and since he is not with the team today, Los Angeles could be in trouble. The team will need other players to perform well, especially the 41-year-old veteran. LeBron James will take on more responsibility and Austin Reaves will have to add more points as well.For the Mavericks, this game is an opportunity to test their young players. Cooper Flagg will get another chance to prove himself against experienced players.Final Verdict: Is Luka Doncic playing tonight?No, Luka Doncic is not playing in this game. He is out with a Grade-2 left hamstring strain and will miss the remainder of the regular season.Also read: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks injury report: who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats and more (April 5, 2026)His return depends on his recovery before the playoffs. Until then, the Lakers will continue without him.