IPL betting tips: Back Virat Kohli's RCB to win consecutive titles
The IPL 2026 playoffs are underway, and the race for the title is down to four teams.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru begin their quest for back-to-back trophies against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1, while Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket expert Himanshu Sharma breaks down the best bets, value odds, and key match-ups for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator.
Cricket news: “King Kohli” steps away from Test cricket and relinquishes his throne
After an incredibly successful 14-year Test career, legend Virat Kohli delivered heartbreak to India fans by officially announcing his immediate retirement from the red-ball format.
Following this massive news, Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal looks at how this retirement could affect Indian cricket with the five-match Test series against England coming up soon.