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The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League will feature its 60th game on Saturday as the top-paced Kolkata Knight Riders are scheduled to host the Mumbai Indians at the iconic Eden Gardens. In the IPL 2024 points table, KKR and RR are the two top-placed sided with 16 points each as Kolkata are at the top with a better net run rate.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Chennai Super Kings on Friday to take the eighth spot while CSK managed the fourth spot despite the loss. Here, in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Friday, May 10, but before that, let’s check the match scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders will host Mumbai Indians in the 60th match of the IPL 2024 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After winning three matches in a row, Kolkata Knight Riders are on top spot in the IPL points table currently, ahead of Rajasthan Royals, courtesy of their better NRR. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have officially become the first team to get eliminated from the reckoning for the IPL 2024 playoffs, which means they will be playing for pride in the remainder of the season.
Major events around IPL that happened on May 10
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's tons help Gujarat register 35-run win over Chennai
The Gujarat Titans defeated the Chennai Super Kings by 35 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday as GT captain Shubman Gill (104), and his opening partner Sai Sudharsan (103) combined for a 210-run partnership. In pursuit of the 232-run target, CSK lost their opening three wickets at 10 runs in three overs, however, Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali kept the hopes alive with their 109-run partnership. In the end, Mohit Sharma picked up three wickets while Rashid Khan took two as CSK managed to score 196 runs at a loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.
Virat Kohli interacts with Harpreet Brar and Arshdeep Singh’s families after RCB’s win over PBKS
After the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a comfortable 60-run win over the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024, star batter Virat Kohli had a beautiful interaction with the families of PBKS' Harpreet Brar and Arshdeep Singh. The Punjab Kings took to their official X account to share a video of Harpreet Brar and Arshdeep Singh’s families meeting up with Virat Kohli.
Is MS Dhoni struggling with injury? Stephen Fleming breaks silence on star player’s fitness
In the match between CSK and PBKS, despite a much-needed win, what caught the eyeballs was MS Dhoni coming down to bat at No. 9. While several former cricketers and pundits called out this move, a CSK source later confirmed that Dhoni is playing despite a muscle tear. But ahead of their next match, where they will take on GT, Head Coach Stephen Fleming opened up on Dhoni’s injury. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Fleming said that people should not underestimate Dhoni’s influence on the Yellow Army.
KL Rahul to remain LSG skipper for remaining IPL 2024 games, confirms LSG spokesperson
Following the reports on sacking KL Rahul as the Lucknow Super Giants skipper for the remaining two league games for the franchise this season, a spokesperson for the Lucknow-based franchise has cleared the air surrounding Rahul’s future, according to PTI. The LSG spokesperson clarified that Rahul will remain the captain of the team for the remaining matches. LSG are currently reeling at sixth place in the IPL 2024 points table with six wins and losses each.
Trent Boult imitates Ravindra Jadeja’s action ahead of RR’s clash against CSK
Ahead of Rajasthan Royal’s away fixture game against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai, the left-arm pacer Trent Boult was seen enjoying some off-time during a practice session as he was seen imitating Indian and CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling action. Rajasthan Royals are next slated to play against Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side on Sunday afternoon and ahead of their clash, New Zealand’s seasoned pacer tried to echo the left-arm orthodox action of Ravindra Jadeja which was perfectly executed, in a video posted by the Rajasthan Royals.
