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NEW DELHI: IPL 2026 scripted another slice of history on Wednesday night as Kolkata Knight Riders four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians became the 42nd win of the season for a team batting second the highest ever in a single IPL edition.The previous record stood at 41 successful chases during the 2016 season, but with five league games still remaining in IPL 2026, the current campaign has already gone past that mark.In 65 matches so far this season, teams chasing have won 42 times, meaning 64.6 percent of completed games have been won by the side batting second. Excluding the no-result clash between KKR and Punjab Kings, that percentage rises further to 65.6.Only three IPL seasons have now witnessed 40 or more outright wins for chasing teams 2026, 2016 and 2011 underlining a growing trend that has tilted heavily in favour of teams batting second this year.Most wins by chasing teams in an IPL season42 in IPL 2026 (65 matches) 41 in IPL 2016 (60 matches) 40 in IPL 2011 (73 matches)While the record highlights the thrill of successful run chases, it has also reignited debate around whether teams batting first are increasingly finding themselves at a disadvantage in the competition.KKR stay alive in playoff raceOn a tricky, two-paced Eden Gardens pitch, Kolkata produced a disciplined bowling effort before chasing down 148 with four wickets in hand to keep their playoff hopes alive.Asked to bat first by KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, Mumbai never found momentum after early blows from pacers Saurabh Dubey and Cameron Green, who claimed two wickets each in their opening spells.Mumbai slumped to 46/4 inside the powerplay the fifth time this season they lost at least three wickets in the first six overs. Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma added 43 runs, but their stand consumed 49 balls and failed to provide the acceleration Mumbai desperately needed.Sunil Narine tightened the screws brilliantly in the middle overs, conceding just 13 runs from four overs, while late sixes from Corbin Bosch helped Mumbai reach 147/8.KKRs chase also began shakily after Finn Allen fell in the opening over. Rahane and Green departed soon after as Mumbai threatened an upset.But experienced campaigner Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell steadied the innings with a composed partnership that ultimately decided the contest.Pandey, playing his first game of the season, struck a crucial 45 and later admitted the innings meant a lot to him. 131240236This is the only time Ive batted this season. Ive been padded up and waiting to bat, this is a special one for me, he said.Powells aggressive strokeplay complemented Pandeys calm approach before Rinku Singh finished the chase and ensured KKR remained alive in the playoff race.

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Maja Nilsson Lindelf captured Prince William at a post-match Aston Villa afterparty in Istanbul.The Swedish influencer, who is married to Villa centre-back and Sweden captain Victor Lindelf, accompanied the photograph with the phrase "Spra ur direkt".This Swedish expression translates to "go off the rails right away" or "derail immediately".The phrase is commonly used in Sweden to describe situations that rapidly spiral out of control or veer dramatically from their intended course.Mrs Lindelf, 32, resides in Manchester with her husband, who joined Villa from Manchester United.The heir to the throne was visibly overcome with emotion as he watched from the stands in Istanbul, shedding tears of happiness as Villa claimed European glory.Wednesday night's triumph over German opponents Freiburg marked the club's first major silverware in nearly three decades, with their previous trophy coming in 1996.The victory also represented Villa's first continental success since lifting the European Cup 44 years ago in 1982.Goals from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia before half-time established a commanding position, before Morgan Rogers completed the scoring after the interval.The Prince of Wales, a devoted supporter since childhood, was present for the historic occasion.Following the final whistle, William was welcomed into the inner sanctum of the dressing room festivities, where he shared beers with the victorious squad.Full-back Matty Cash spoke of the royal's presence among the players: "He deserves moments like these and hopefully he can let his hair down."Scottish midfielder John McGinn praised the future king's demeanour, telling TNT Sports: "He's a classy guy, he was in the dressing room before the game. He's a massive Villa fan so was never going to miss it, its great to have his support, he's just a normal guy."McGinn added with a grin: "Hopefully he can have a couple of drinks with us and get his credit card out at the end of the night."The triumph capped a remarkable campaign for Villa, who had already secured their return to the Champions League before travelling to Turkey.For manager Unai Emery, the victory represented a fifth Europa League title, cementing his extraordinary record in the competition."After 1982 the club won the European Cup, it was something they were missing - the supporters - a trophy. Achieving this one is making us so, so happy but we are not going to stop," the Spaniard declared.William paid tribute on social media, offering a "special shout out" to injured midfielder Boubacar Kamara for his role in building the team's success.An estimated 20,000 Villa supporters made the journey to Istanbul, filling the bars around Taksim Square as celebrations continued deep into the night.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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