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After the completion of first three weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals have continued their dominance at the top of the points table. On Tuesday, the Royals further consolidated their position at the top of the table with a two-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in a last-ball thriller.
Here in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Tuesday, April 16, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals
Gujarat Titans will lock horns against Delhi Capitals in the 32nd match of the IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Following a big win against Rajasthan Royals in a last-ball thriller, Gujarat Titans managed to save themselves from suffering their third straight defeat on the bounce. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals are coming off a strong win against Lucknow Super Giants away from home, ensuring that they didn’t lose three matches in a row in the IPL 2024.
Major events around IPL that happened on April 16
Jos Buttler's brilliance helps Rajasthan Royals beat KKR by two wickets
Rajasthan Royals pulled off the highest chase in IPL history by scoring 224 runs to beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets. The star of the chase was England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler, who smashed a brilliant century to overshadow Sunil Narine's 109 and 2/30 with the ball. This win helped RR consolidate their spot at the top of the table.
Glenn Maxwell takes indefinite break from IPL 2024; explains reason behind it
Glenn Maxwell opted out of RCB’s IPL 2024 match against SRH at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, after RCB’s 25-run loss, the Aussie revealed the reason behind it. "I think now is actually a good time for me to give myself a bit of a mental and physical break, get my body right," he said at the press conference.
IPL 2024: BCB extends Mustafizur Rahman’s stay in India till May 1
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended pacer Mustafizur Rahman's No Objection Certificate (NOC) to feature in the IPL 2024. The Bangladesh pacer, who was originally set to return on April 30 after he was granted the NOC to feature in the tournament till April end, will now extend his stay till May 1 and feature in CSK's match against PBKS.
Sunil Narine smashes maiden career century vs RR in IPL 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Sunil Narine smashed his maiden career century against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024. Narine has been in scintillating form with the bat throughout the 2024 season before this match as he put his highest score of 85 earlier in the tournament. But against the Royals at the Eden Gardens, Narine achieved the magical three-figure mark.
Suresh Raina reveals reason behind MS Dhoni limping in MI vs CSK
Former CSK batter Suresh Raina revealed the reason behind MS Dhoni limping after the clash against Mumbai Indians. Raina, currently a part of one of the commentary panels said, “Woh Pathirana ka yorker laga tha use.” Notably, Matheesha Pathirana delivered the 20th over of MI’s innings, and during one such delivery, the ball hit Dhoni when the latter was trying to stop it.
Dinesh Karthik hits longest six of IPL 2024 against SRH in Bengaluru
The 30th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad displayed a high-voltage action as several records were broken during the game. While SRH improved their record of the highest total by scoring 287 runs, Dinesh Karthik smashed the longest six of the ongoing season in RCB's 25-run loss to SRH at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.
BCCI bans officials from clicking pictures in stadiums: Reports
The BCCI has reportedly asked players, commentators, and franchises not to post pictures from stadiums. According to Indian Express, the BCCI has issued clear guidelines after a former India batter was clicked while commentating during an IPL game. An official was quoted, "The broadcasters have paid big money for IPL rights. So commentators cannot post videos or photographs on match day on social media.”
Hardik Pandya needs to bowl regularly in IPL forT20 WC 2024 spot: Reports
Indian team captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar reportedly had a meeting, where they discussed Hardik Pandya's fate in the T20 WC 2024 squad. According to the Indian Express, the Indian team management is concerned about Hardik’s bowling fitness and they have decided that Pandya would need to bowl regularly in the IPL to earn a spot in India’s squad.
Should not have let go of Chahal: Irfan Pathan on RCB's poor form
Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan talked about RCB's disappointing run in the IPL 2024. The 39-year-old Pathan believed that RCB made a big mistake by letting go of Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as they needed to have a better auction as far as bowling was concerned.
Enforce sale of RCB: Mahesh Bhupathi after RCB’s fifth straight defeat
The former doubles World No. 1, Mahesh Bhupathi in a post on X urged BCCI to sale RCB. “For the sake of the Sport, the IPL, the fans and even the players I think BCCI needs to enforce the Sale of RCB to a New owner who will care to build a sports franchise the way most of the other teams have done so,” he wrote.