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The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has completed 10 matches so far with the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings sitting at the top of the points table. Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders are placed second while inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals are at the third spot as all these three teams have won both their IPL 2024 clashes.
In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Friday, March 29, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants are all set to play their second match of the tournament as all other teams have played at least two matches in the IPL 2024. LSG are scheduled to host Shikjar Dhawan's Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The 11th match of the IPL 2024 between LSG and PBKS will take place on Saturday, March 30, at 07:30 p.m. IST. In the IPL 2024 points table, PBKS are placed fifth with a win and a loss while LSG are at the bottom after losing their only game.
Major events around IPL that happened on March 29
KKR beat RCB to become first team to win away match in IPL 2024
Shreyas Iyer hit a massive six to guide the side to a seven-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024. Faf du Plessis-led side hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders at their home M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 29, Friday. While Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell played decent innings, giving hope to the home side, their batting sensation Virat Kohli once again stood by the team’s side with his unbeaten knock of 83 runs. However, the 183-run target seemed tiny in front of the KKR batters, who chased the target in 16.5 overs at a loss of three wickets.
Gautam Gambhir reveals IPL team he wants to beat every time ahead of RCB vs KKR
Ahead of the clash between RCB and KKR on Saturday, it was former KKR captain and current mentor Gautam Gambhir, who shared his love to defeat RCB in the showpiece tournament. Speaking in a video shared by Star Sports, Gambhir revealed that he always wanted to dominate over RCB and still opines the same. “One team I wanted to beat every time, even in my dreams, was Bangalore. The second most high-profile team."
Rajasthan Royals unveil new signing Keshav Maharaj in traditional attire
On Friday, March 29, Rajasthan Royals shared a video on their official X account to formally introduce their newest IPL 2024 signing Keshav Maharaj, who was draped in the traditional Rajasthani attire of pagdi and Jodhpuri suit. The South African spinner, who was training with Lucknow Super Giants recently, has replaced Prasidh Krishna in the Rajasthan Royals squad. Keshav Maharaj 34, who is signed as a player for the first time in the IPL, will be adding to the quality and experience in the Rajasthan Royals bowling lineup.
Navjot Singh Sidhu hints Virat Kohli to play ODI World Cup 2027
The former Indian cricketer, Navjot Singh Sidhu, hinted that Virat Kohli might play in the ODI World Cup 2027 while talking about his supreme fitness on Star Sports. The 60-year-old, who made his return to cricket commentary in years, said that the former Indian captain is not only fit enough to play cricket for two years but four years. The 60-year-old was released from Patiala jail in April 2023, following a 10-month imprisonment, after the Supreme Court convicted him for voluntarily causing hurt as per section 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in a road rage homicide case.
Ravichandran Ashwin drops epic response to Michael Vaughan’s dig at Yashasvi Jaiswal
Indian veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin interacted with former England cricketer Michael Vaughan along with former Australian great Adam Gilchrist. Speaking on the ‘Club Prairie Fire’ podcast, Michael Vaughan took a sly dig on India and Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, seeing his form during the India versus England Test series. “Will he be able to perform the same in other countries as well?” Michael Vaughan said. To this, the Indian veteran and RR spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently completed his 500th Test wickets, laughed and replied, “You will only say that if you want him to fail.”