The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) produced a thrilling contest on Sunday, March 29, as Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring encounter at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai chased down a daunting target with six wickets to spare, thanks to outstanding batting performances from Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma, who dominated the chase and thrilled the home crowd.

Despite KKR posting a massive total, Mumbai’s batting lineup showed composure and attacking intent to seal one of the most entertaining matches of the early IPL season.

The tournament continues today, March 30, with another exciting fixture as Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

The match is expected to draw huge attention, with both teams featuring star-studded lineups and looking to build early momentum in the competition.

Fans in Afghanistan can watch every match of the tournament live as Ariana Radio and Television Network (ATN) holds exclusive broadcast rights for the IPL in the country.

Cricket lovers can follow Ariana Television and Ariana News social media pages for live coverage, highlights, and the latest updates throughout the tournament.

The Deputy Spokesman of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Hamdullah Fitrat, says Pakistani forces carried out heavy shelling on civilian areas in eastern Afghanistan, leaving several residents injured and one person dead.

In a statement issued on Sunday, Fitrat said that members of the Pakistani military regime fired mortars and other heavy weapons at around 5 pm on rural areas and residential neighborhoods on the outskirts of Asadabad, the provincial capital of Kunar Province.

According to him, the attacks targeted villages and civilian homes, resulting in casualties among local residents. Preliminary reports indicate that at least 16 people were injured—most of them women and children—while one person was killed in the incident.

“Once again, the militias of the Pakistani military regime conducted shelling on rural areas and civilian residences located on the outskirts of Asadabad using mortars and other heavy weaponry,” Fitrat stated.

Local sources say the shelling created panic among residents in surrounding communities, forcing some families to leave their homes due to fears of further attacks. Authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the damage and casualties.

Earlier this month, Afghanistan said that a Pakistani airstrike had hit a drug treatment hospital in Kabul, killing more than 400 people.

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with Ali-Reza Beikdeli, Iran’s acting ambassador in Kabul, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.

According to a statement from the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Muttaqi criticized what he called the “aggression” of the United States and Israel against Iran, warning that the expansion of conflict to other countries affects the entire region.

He also highlighted the growing trade relations between Afghanistan and Iran, describing them as a positive sign of cooperation. In addition, Muttaqi praised the “constructive stance” of Iranian officials regarding recent tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, emphasizing that the resolution of legitimate concerns from both sides is only possible through genuine dialogue.

Beikdeli reaffirmed Iran’s position on U.S. and Israeli actions and described bilateral cooperation with Afghanistan—particularly in trade—as positive. He added that Iran’s leadership is closely monitoring the situation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and supports a peaceful resolution.