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Each team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 have played at least one game in the tournament so far and Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are at the pole position in the standings. In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Monday, March 25, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans: The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, are scheduled to host their first home game of the IPL 2024 against Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match between CSK and GT will be a rematch of the IPL 2023 final and it will take place at 07:30 p.m. IST. Both Chennai and Gujarat have won their previous fixtures and are placed second and third respectively in the IPL 2024 standings.
Major events around IPL that happened on March 25
Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik propel RCB to beat PBKS by 4 wickets
Former India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Virat Kohli smashed his 51st IPL half-century against Punjab Kings on Sunday while chasing a 177-run target at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Apart from Virat, who smashed 77-off-49, wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik (28-off-10) and impact player Mahipal Lomror (17-off-8) helped RCB beat PBKS by four wickets with four balls remaining. PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan was the highest scorer for his side with his 45 runs while Mohammed Siraj and Yash Dayal's economical overs helped RCB restrict PBKS to 176 runs.
IPL full schedule announced; final to be played in Chennai on 26 May
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the remainder of the schedule for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League on Monday, March 25. The final of the marquee tournament is scheduled to be played in Chennai on the 26th of May. The tournament is to be scheduled all across the country and it isn't going out of India.
I've still got it: Virat Kohli's on his T20 World Cup 2024 spot
India and RCB stalwart Virat Kohli led his IPL franchise to a four-wicket win against the PBKS on Monday as he scored a superb half-century. Ahead of the IPL 2024, speculations have been made over Virat's spot in India's T20 World Cup squad and the 35-year-old has a cheeky message for his critics. In a post-game interview, POTM Kohli said, "I know my name is now attached to just promoting the game in different parts of the world when it comes to T20 cricket. I've still got it I guess."
The influence he has on people’s lives is truly inspiring: Rachin Ravindra praises MS Dhoni
CSK's newcomer Rachin Ravindra, who made headlines with his spectacular performances in the ODI World Cup 2023, has heaped praises on MS Dhoni. During an interview with CSK TV, as reported by the franchise’s official website, Rachin expressed his admiration for Dhoni, stating, “I think the noise and the whistles and everything, especially whenever Dhoni does something, is pretty special. I think it’s a testament to what he has achieved, not just as a Chennai Super King, but as an Indian player, but also off the field and the influence he has on people’s lives. It is truly inspiring.”
