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The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has completed its 13 matches with Kolkata Knight Riders sitting at the top with an unbeaten record after playing two matches. Apart from KKR, Rajasthan Royals are the other side who are yet to lose a game in the league while DC registered their first win in three matches against CSK, who ended their winning run on Sunday.
In this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Sunday, March 31, but before that, let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals
Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians are scheduled to host Rajasthan Royals in the 14th fixture of the Indian Premier League 2024. The match is slated to take place on April 1 at 07:30 pm IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams have played two games each in the IPL 2024, and the Royals have won both their previous clashes while the Indians are yet to win a game this season.
Major events around IPL that happened on March 31
Delhi Capitals win first game of IPL 2024 despite MS Dhoni's vintage show
After losing the first two games of the IPL 2024 season, the Delhi Capitals registered their first win by 20 runs beating the defending champions Chennai Super Kings by runs. Playing at their second home ground in Vizag, the Capitals openers David Warner and Prithvi Shaw scored 93 in 9.3 overs. Pant's heroics allowed DC to post a competitive 191-run total as Matheesha Pathirana picked three wickets. Delhi's new ball attack led by Khaleel Ahmed and Ishant Sharma turned the game around as they reduced CSK to 7-2 in the first three overs. DC bowlers clinched the win, however, the Vizag crowd witnessed a thrilling cameo by MS Dhoni, where Captain Cool smashed a 16-ball-37 with four fours and three sixes.
ALSO WATCH:
- Rishabh Pant loses his bat while attempting to slog Deepak Chahar
- Matheesha Pathirana flies in the air to pluck a one-handed catch
David Miller guides GT to second IPL 2024 win with brilliant six
The IPL 2024 action moved to the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad for the 12th clash, where Gujarat Titans hosted SunRisers Hyderabad on March 31, Sunday. Both SunRisers and Titans came into the match on the back of one win and one loss each. In Sunday’s clash, Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bat first, registering an average target of 163 runs. GT started decently with Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha followed by Sai Sudarshan's 45 while David Miller did the final touchup to clinch the win.
MCA denies reports of detaining fans for booing Hardik Pandya in Mumbai
Ahead of the Mumbai Indians match against the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2024, there have been reports of Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) taking action against fans and cricket enthusiasts booing the MI skipper Hardik Pandya. However, the MCA has come forward and refuted these reports. The MCA in its statement said, “There are rumours that MCA has instructed security against people who support Rohit or boo Hardik, this is incorrect and baseless rumours, no instructions have been given.”
SRH all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024
Ahead of the clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), the Pat Cummins-led SunRisers Hyderabad have faced a massive blow with Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga reportedly missing the entire tournament. “He is not taking part in the IPL as he needs to do some rehabilitation after meeting the podiatrist,” SLC CEO Ashley de Silva told the Sunday Times Newspaper.
Ravi Shastri drops BIG statement on MS Dhoni's IPL future
With the former Indian and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni reaching the twilight of his cricketing career, there have been speculations that it could be his last IPL. Speaking with Star Sports, former Indian Head Coach Ravi Shastri shared his insights on why MS Dhoni took the big call of leaving CSK captaincy this season, adding that it is MS Dhoni’s last season.
Stuart Broad warns Steve Smith after Mayank Yadav’s IPL debut
Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad lauded Lucknow Super Giants debutant Mayank Yadav, who played his debut IPL match against Punjab Kings on March 30. Yadav bowled an unbelievable spell of 3-27 in four overs, bowling the fastest delivery of the season so far at the speed of 155.8 km/h. Former England pacer Stuart Broad lauded Yadav for his control over line and length along with his pace. In an interview with Star Sports, Broad also revealed the message he sent to Steve Smith regarding Yadav.
