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With the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) offering some exciting and nail biting clashes so far, the five-time champions Mumbai Indians will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match eight of the tournament. Although, both teams are coming off a defeat in their respective previous fixtures, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led CSK comfortably it at the top of the table, having won both their matches so far in the IPL 2024.
In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Tuesday, March 26, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
IPL 2024: SunRisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
The Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians will lock horns in an exciting IPL 2024 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH and MI are yet to win a game in the new season and will hope to get off the mark in this fixture. Hyderabad lost to Kolkata Knight Riders while Mumbai failed to beat Gujarat Titans in their respective opening games of the IPL 2024.
Major events around IPL that happened on March 26
IPL 2024: Rachin Ravindra & Shivam Dube power CSK to dominant win over GT
CSK continued their winning form at home after registering a landslide 63-run victory over GT. Batting first, top knocks from Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube helped CSK post 206 runs in the first innings. Then with the ball, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman and Tushar Deshpande picked up two wickets each as CSK demolished GT to register a dominant 63-run win.
CSK fans pay tribute to Ravindra Jadeja at 7:38 during CSK vs GT IPL 2024 clash
Chennai Super Kings fans paid a special tribute to all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja in the eighth minute of the clash against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024. During the game, CSK fans gave a standing ovation to Ravindra Jadeja for his services over the years as well as heroics against GT in the IPL 2023 final. The eighth minute symbolised his jersey number.
I’ve still got it: Virat Kohli to Harsha Bhogle ahead of T20 WC
On Monday after his sensational knock against Punjab Kings, RCB star Virat Kohli silenced all the critics with his innings and his fans took to X to ask his doubters. In a post-match presentation, Kohli took a cheeky dig at his critics who felt the 35-year-old should not be a part of India's T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
Virender Sehwag slams Punjab Kings for ruining his form in IPL
Former Indian batting star Virender Sehwag ripped into shreds his former Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings for being responsible for his poor form. Describing his time in PBKS during the side's IPL 2024 fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sehwag spoke about how his form went from bad to worse while playing for Punjab.
WATCH: Varun Dhawan slams stadium staff for kicking stray dog during MI vs GT
Varun Dhawan slammed Narendra Modi Stadium staff for kicking a stray dog during a match between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans. In a video doing rounds, staff members could be seen hitting and kicking the dog entering the stadium. Dhawan shared it on Instagram and wrote, "Wtf a dog isn’t a football. Also, the dog isn’t biting or harming anyone. Regardless there has to be a better way.”
Rohit Sharma mocks Mayank Agarwal by imitating Harshit Rana's 'flying kiss' send-off
Rohit Sharma hilariously teased his former India teammate Mayank Agarwal ahead of the SRH vs MI IPL 2024 fixture. As Agarwal got out against KKR, Rana gave him a send-off by blowing a kiss at him. Recreating this moment, Rohit Sharma was seen imitating that celebration as he met Mayank Agarwal in Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
RCB drops three-word reply to Murali Kartik’s “trash” remark for Yash Dayal
Former India cricketer Murali Kartik, who was in the commentary panel during the RCB vs PBKS match in Bengaluru, dropped a nasty remark on Yash Dayal, despite a decent performance. RCB in return, dropped a three-word reply, which read, "He’s treasure. Period” to Kartik's “Someone’s trash is someone’s treasure”, recalling Yash Dayal’s infamous performance where he was hit for five sixes in a row by Rinku Singh.
Hardik Pandya celebrates Holi with Rohit Sharma’s wife and daughter; refutes rift rumours
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya was spotted celebrating the festival of Holi with Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika and daughter Samaira during the franchise’s Holi bash. In a video doing rounds on social media, the all-rounder was seen hugging Ritika and playing with Samaira. Notably, Pandya has been on fans’ radar since he replaced Sharma as the MI captain.
India's 2024-25 tour of Australia announced; to be played from November 2024 to January 2025
Cricket Australia recently announced the schedule for the highly-anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 against India. The reigning WTC champions will host the two-time WTC runners-up, India, for a five-match Test series from November 2024 to January 2025.
CSA announces men's and women's central contracts for 2024-25; Anrich Nortje and Quinton de Kock misses out
Cricket South Africa on Tuesday, March 26 announced men’s and women’s central contracts for 2024-25. While Nandre Burger and Tony de Zori were awarded their first national contracts with Gerald Coetzee also being upgraded to a full contract, veteran Quinton de Kock and pace spearhead Anrich Nortje were notable misses in the list.
Women’s Asia Cup to take place from July 19; IND vs PAK on July 21
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday, March 26 announced the schedule for the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, which will be held in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. The multi-nation tournament will be played from July 19 to July 28. In the tournament opener, Pakistan will take on Nepal, while India will play UAE in the eight-team tournament.
