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The first three weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 have completed and the cash-rich tournament has been thoroughly entertaining for the fans. On Monday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad clashed against each other and the match saw several records broken as both teams combined to score 549 runs, which is the highest aggregate total in IPL history. SRH broke their record of 277 runs by scoring 287 against RCB, which is the second-highest total in T20 history.
In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Monday, April 15, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals
In the 31st match of the IPL 2024, Shreyas Iyer's Kolkata Knight Riders are set to square off against the table-toppers Rajasthan Royals on April 16, Tuesday, at 07:30 p.m. IST. The match is scheduled to be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both RR and KKR are leading the points table with 10 and eight points, respectively. In their last match, the Royals secured a three-wicket win over Punjab Kings, whereas the Knight Riders beat Lucknow Super Giants in the last game they played.
Major events around IPL that happened on April 15
Hyderabad post highest score in IPL history, defeating Bengaluru by 25 runs
After their 277 vs MI, SunRisers Hyderabad broke their record of the highest total in IPL history by scoring 287 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. Batting first, SRH posted the mammoth total with Travis Head's 41-ball 102 and Henrich Klaasen's 67. Then in the second innings, Dinesh Karthik's 83 went in vain as RCB scored 262, which is the most runs scored during the chase in the IPL, and lost by 25 runs.
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Irfan Pathan slams Hardik Pandya for bowling last over vs CSK
Hardik Pandya conceded more than 40 runs in his three-over spell. His decision to bowl the final over of the CSK inning, left pundits and fans divided. Among many, Irfan Pathan slammed Hardik for picking himself over Akash Madhwal. “Hardik Pandya bowling the last over showed the lack of faith in Akash Madhwal’s bowling and his own lack of skill as a death over bowler,” he wrote.
Cheteshwar Pujara puts end to CSK return rumours with ad appearance
After a day of rumours and speculations surrounding Cheteshwar Pujara’s potential arrival to Chennai Super Kings for the IPL 2024 season, following his cryptic post on X, he ended the chatter with a new post earlier today. The Indian cricketer went on to reveal his arrival to the Zomato brand, with an ad appearance alongside Ranveer Singh and Samantha Prabhu.
Travis Head brings out Chris Gayle's celebration after scoring 4th fastest century in IPL history
In the record-breaking match between RCB and SRH on Monday, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head opened the first innings for Hyderabad and gave a quick start, but a combined effort from Reece Topley and Lockie Ferguson cut short Abhishek Sharma’s inning as he departed after scoring 34 runs. From there on, the 2023 World Cup winner took charge scoring a crucial ton. Head, who completed his half-century off 20 deliveries, reached his century off 39 balls. Soon after his ton, he removed his helmet and balanced it on the handle to celebrate his knock, emulating Chris Gayle’s celebration.
Irfan Pathan slams Hardik Pandya for bowling last over vs CSK
During the match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, Hardik Pandya conceded 43 runs in his three-over spell. His decision to bowl the final over of the CSK inning, left pundits and fans divided as he went for 26 runs including MS Dhoni's 4-ball 20 runs. Among many, Irfan Pathan slammed Hardik for picking himself over Akash Madhwal. “Hardik Pandya bowling the last over showed the lack of faith in Akash Madhwal’s bowling and his own lack of skill as a death over bowler,” he wrote.
Dejected Rohit Sharma takes long walk back after MI’s loss against CSK
Hardik Pandya-led MI succumbed to a 20-run loss against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium. For MI, Rohit Sharma was the lone warrior, who scored an unbeaten century. After MI’s 20-run loss, the former MI skipper was seen walking back to the pavilion, disappointed as he opted to skip the customary handshakes and rather took a long walk out of the ground.