Sanju Samson 50, India On Top And Usman Tariq Joins Blast- May 5 Cricket Highlights

Sanju Samson and Usman Tariq [Source: AFP]

Sanju Samson fired CSK to a comprehensive win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Team India retained its number one ranking on the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings. In other news, Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has joined the Warwickshire Bears team for the 2026 Vitality Blast T20 season.

Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Tuesday, May 5.

Nitish Kumar Reddy set for return in SRH XI

Nitish Kumar Reddy is set to make his return to the SRH playing XI for their upcoming IPL 2026 match against the Punjab Kings in Hyderabad on May 6. Head coach Daniel Vettori confirmed the same, after the cricketer was forced to miss his team’s previous match against the KKR a couple of days ago.

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At the time, Nitish fell ill prior to the game, but he is “feeling a lot better now”, as stated by the head coach.

India retains top spot in ICC Rankings T20I update

Team India retained the top spot in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings, as confirmed by the apex council on their official website. The Indian cricket team is currently holding 275 rating points to remain 13 clear of second-placed England.

India retained the top spot shortly after lifting the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Usman Tariq joins Warwickshire Bears for Vitality Blast 2026

Warwickshire Bears have roped in Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq for the upcoming 2026 Vitality Blast T20 season in England. Tariq recently played the PSL 2026 season in Pakistan for the Quetta Gladiators franchise, picking up nine wickets in the tournament at an average of 33.55.

Tariq also created a wave of headlines during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, particularly for his controversial bowling action.

Scotland name squad for Cricket World Cup League 2 series in Nepal

Cricket Scotland has named a strong 15-player squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tour of Nepal. Richie Berrington will continue to lead the side, and he will be accompanied by fellow star performers like George Munsey, Michael Leask and Mark Watt.

The series will be played between May 12 and May 22, with the United States serving as the third team of the ODI tri-series.

Sanju Samson keeps CSK alive with brisk 87* in IPL 2026

Sanju Samson smeared 87* runs from 52 balls with seven boundaries and six huge sixes against the Delhi Capitals in match 48 of the IPL 2026 season in Delhi. His innings stormed the CSK franchise to a comprehensive win over the hosts, chasing down their 156-run target with eight wickets and 15 balls to spare.

The outcome also marked CSK’s fifth win of the season, as they continue to remain in contention for the playoffs race.

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