• Substitutes inspired East Bengal to a vital victory against Mumbai City FC on May 6, propelling them to the top of the Indian Super League table. • The match showcased East Bengal's resilience, overturning the scoreline through key contributions from bench players in a high-stakes encounter. • This result strengthens East Bengal's playoff positioning amid a competitive ISL season.
espn.com• Mumbai Indians signed South African spinner Keshav Maharaj to replace Mitchell Santner in their squad. • Transfer addresses key bowling needs amid IPL 2026 disruptions. • Maharaj's experience bolsters MI's spin attack for remaining matches.
rediff.com• Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by eight wickets on Saturday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, chasing 160 runs comfortably in IPL 2026. • Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma scored unbeaten fifties to lead the successful chase, highlighting CSK's dominant batting form. • The loss leaves MI in ninth place with only two wins from nine matches and four points, their playoff hopes fading fast.
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