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The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is nearing its playoff stage as each team has played at least nine matches in the league. In the IPL 2024 standings, RR are comfortable leading the charts with eight wins in nine matches followed by KKR, who have won six of their nine matches. CSK, SRH, and LSG are at the 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions respectively with 10 points each while DC also have 10 points but in two more matches (11).
Here, in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Monday, April 29, but before that, let’s check the match scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians
Lucknow Super Giants will play against Mumbai Indians in the 48th match of the IPL 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Following their loss against Rajasthan Royals in the previous match at home, Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back in the IPL with a better performance. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are stuck second from bottom in the standings after suffering three defeats in their last four matches of the ongoing IPL 2024 season.
Major events around IPL that happened on April 29
Salt and Chakaravarthy ensure Kolkata cruise to 7-wicket win over Delhi
The Kolkata Knight Riders registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over the Delhi Capitals to end their poor run of form at home. The Capitals hit a collapse as they lost three quick wickets before being reduced to 93-5 in the 11th over. The second half of the DC innings was marred with wickets barring the end where Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with a score of 35 to help post a total of 153. For KKR, Varun Chakaravarthy picked up 3-16 while Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora picked up two wickets each. During the chase, Phil Salt's 33-ball 68 helped KKR seal the win in the 16.3 overs.
Harshit Rana gives Virat Kohli-like send-off to Abishek Porel in KKR vs DC
After dismissing Abishek Porel in KKR vs DC, KKR speedster Harshit Rana was seen giving the DC batter a furious end-off. After cleaning him up with a brilliant length ball, Rana was seen giving Porel a send-off like Virat Kohli as he pointed towards the dressing room, a video of which is going viral on social media. After dismissing Porel, Rana pointed the batter towards the dressing room. However, Rana was about to blow a kiss but just held back. Earlier, Rana was fined after he blew a kiss after dismissing Mayank Agarwal in the match against SRH.
LSG bowling coach Morne Morkel gives update on Mayank Yadav ahead of MI clash
The KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will take on five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The KL Rahul-led side will host MI at their home ground at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, and they will aim to come out good with the return of Mayank Yadav. LSG bowling coach, Morne Morkel on Monday, April 20 confirmed that Mayank has passed all fitness tests ahead of their clash against MI.
Indian selectors shouldn't forget players' previous contributions for India before IPL: Irfan Pathan
The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League 2024 is nearing its playoff stage with the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA approaching in June. Team India are facing a major dilemma while picking their 15-member squad for the shortest-format World Cup and former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has opined that the selection should not be done over the IPL 2024 performances rather the selectors should consider the previous international performances.
Sanju Samson to be India’s first choice wicket-keeper in T20 World Cup 2024: Reports
According to ESPNcricinfo, Sanju Samson, 29, is likely to be the first-choice wicket-keeper in the Indian squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Rajasthan Royals captain is currently in scintillating form in IPL 2024, and he is expected to pip Rishabh Pant in the wicket-keeping role for India in the upcoming ICC tournament.