CSK’s Kartik Sharma shines after promotion to No. 4

CSK's Kartik Sharma, the joint-most expensive uncapped player, struggled early in IPL 2026, scoring 58 runs at an average of 11.6 in five matches. Promoted to No.4, he scored 54*, 41*, 20, and 71, 186 runs at an average of 93 in four games. His overall tally now stands at 244 runs from nine matches, cementing his middle-order impact.