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After putting up the second-highest total of 272 in the history of the Indian Premier League in their previous fixture, Kolkata Knight Riders failed to maintain a run rate of seven runs per over during their clash against the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, on Monday. With this loss for the KKR, Rajasthan Royals remain the only team in the IPL 2024 who are yet to lose a game.
In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Monday, April 8, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Punjab Kings vs SunRisers Hyderabad
In the 23rd match of the IPL 2024, Shikhar Dhawan's Punjab Kings are scheduled to host Pat Cummins-led Kolkata Knight Riders at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday at 07:30 p.m. IST. In the IPL 2024 standings, Punjab and Hyderabad both managed an identical record with two wins in four matches for each side, however, SRH are placed fifth while PBKS are at sixth due to the difference in net run rate.
Major events around IPL that happened on April 8
Gaikwad carries Chennai to 7-wicket win, helps end Kolkata's 3-game winning streak
The Chennai Super Kings handed the Kolkata Knight Riders their first defeat of the IPL 2024 on the back of a brilliant all-round effort with top performances from Ravindra Jadeja and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. This victory also got Chennai back to winning ways as the five-time champions had suffered two back-to-back losses against the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chennai restricted Kolkata to 137 runs at a loss of 9 wickets and chased the target with seven wickets and 14 balls remaining.
Mayank Yadav likely to miss LSG’s next few games in IPL 2024
KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants hosted the Gujarat Titans at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, April 7 and they missed the services of youngster Mayank Yadav after he was forced to walk out of the field with some injury concerns. After Yadav’s injury, the LSG CEO, Colonel Vinod Bisht opened up on Yadav’s injury. “Mayank felt soreness in (the) lower abdominal area and as a precaution, we are managing his workload over next week."
PIL filed in High Court to halt matches in Mohali ahead of PBKS vs SRH
Ahead of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) home fixture against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024, the Mullanpur Stadium in Mohali has received a major blow. A PIL (Public Interest Litigation) has reportedly been lodged with the Punjab and Haryana High Court to refrain the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and other concerned authorities from organising cricket matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Nikhil Thamman, a law student filed the PIL in the High Court under counsel Sunaina. He quoted that the stadium was constructed in an unauthorized area and violated the Environment Impact Assessment Notification of 2006.
Delhi Capitals sign Lizaad Williams as Harry Brook's replacement
Lizaad Williams, the South African fast bowler, has been signed by the Delhi Capitals as a replacement for England’s Harry Brook for the remainder of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The edition of the 30-year-old pacer will boost the morale of the team. On March 13, Harry Brook announced his decision to withdraw from the IPL 2024 following the death of his grandmother.
CSK bowling consultant gives update on Matheesha Pathirana's injury
Ahead of CSK's home game against KKR on Monday, the defending champions' bowling consultant Eric Simons gave a major update on star pacer Matheesha Pathirana's injury, which led him to miss the SRH clash. “While we are optimistic about Pathirana’s progress, his participation will hinge on clearance from the physio. We’re committed to a conservative approach, mindful of the tournament’s duration. We won’t jeopardize multiple matches for the sake of one,” Eric Simons stated on the CSK website.
