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In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, apart from the Kolkata Knight Riders, who are scheduled to face the Lucknow Super Giants in the day-match of Sunday's doubleheader, each team have played at least five matches so far. After losing their previous clash against the Gujarat Titans, the inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals, move back to winning ways after beating the Punjab Kings on Saturday.
In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Saturday, April 13, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants
In the day match of another Sunday double-header, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to host Lucknow Super Giants on April 14, Sunday, at 03:30 p.m. IST. The match is scheduled to be played at the oldest cricket stadium in India, Eden Gardens, Kolkata. In the IPL 2024 points table, KKR are placed second with three wins in four matches while LSG have managed the fourth spot with three wins in five matches.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
In the 29th encounter of the IPL 2024, Mumbai Indians will host arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in what is known as the ‘El-Clasico’ of the IPL. The match is set to take place at 07:30 p.m. IST on April 14, at the Wankhede Stadium. After a disappointing start, MI won their last two matches and are placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings with two wins in five matches. CSK, on the other hand, are placed third with three wins in five matches.
Major events around IPL that happened on April 13
Hetmyer's last-over flurry helps Rajasthan beat Punjab by three wickets
Rajasthan Royals registered their fifth win of the 2024 season after defeating the Punjab Kings by three wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur near Chandigarh. This victory allows Rajasthan to consolidate their top spot on the table as they have 10 points from six games with five wins and one loss. RR restricted PBKS to 147 runs with Keshav Maharaj and Avesh Khan picking up two wickets each. After a slow start for the RR in the absence of Jos Buttler, Hetmyer hit two sixes in the last over and won the game for the Royals.
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Mitchell Marsh returns to Australia after tearing hamstring amid IPL 2024
The Delhi Capitals (DC) have been handed a massive blow with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh returning to Australia after tearing his hamstring. The 32-year-old has notably left India amid his ongoing stint with DC in IPL 2024 to treat for a tear in his right hamstring. It is to be further noted that Marsh has been the frontrunner to lead the Australian side in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, set to be played in June in the USA and West Indies.
Dube, Parag in; Rinku, Gill out: Mohammad Kaif picks his India squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Former India batter and commentator Mohammad Kaif shared his Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. The showpiece T20 tournament will be played in the USA and West Indies and is scheduled right after the ongoing IPL 2024. The 43-year-old Kaif named Shivam Dube, Riyan Parag, and Yuzvendra Chahal in his side while he snubbed players like Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh.
Shraddha Kapoor reacts as her doppelganger goes viral during MI vs RCB clash
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor reacted to a viral mystery girl spotted during the Mumbai Indians’ encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mumbai and resembled the 37-year-old actress. It was during Bengaluru’s sixth match against Mumbai Indians when a Shraddha Kapoor look-a-like was spotted cheering for the home side who stole the limelight for a bit. She replied on her Instagram story in a cheeky way saying, “Arre main hi toh hoon,” thus taking a stroll on the increasing search for the mystery girl.
Lucknow Super Giants to wear Mohun Bagan’s colours against KKR in Kolkata
Lucknow Super Giants will don a special Mohan Bagan Super Giant-inspired jersey for their IPL 2024 clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. Speaking about this special jersey ahead of the IPL 2023 between Lucknow and Kolkata, LSG owner Shashwat Goenka said, “It is (Mohun Bagan) not an institution, it’s actually an emotion. It is our way of paying respect to the legacy of Mohun Bagan and to the legacy of our city.”
Nitish Rana unlikely to play for KKR in next few matches
The Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain, Nitish Rana, is unlikely to play for the team in the next few matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 30-year-old had suffered a finger injury during the IPL opener for KKR at the Eden Gardens last month, and since then, he is yet to be picked by the team management. During his only appearance in the IPL 2024 season, Nitish Rana scored nine runs off 11 balls for Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home.
