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Indian Premier League March 2024

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Debate: Ravi Shastri asks bowlers to stop complaining, is he right? | IPL 2024

Harshal Patel has outclassed Jasprit Bumrah to become the new owner of the IPL 2024's Purple Cap after Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders on April 26.

Punjab Kings' Harshal Patel (left) and Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel edges Jasprit Bumrah to rocket to top of the standings; Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran scale up

Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine surged to second spot in the Orange Cap race after his batting blitz during IPL 2024's clash against Punjab Kings.

KKR's Phil Salt (left) and Sunil Narine in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: KKR's superstar jumps to 2nd spot after another batting blitz vs PBKS, Travis Head out of top 5

Punjab Kings' star all-rounder Sikandar Raza has left Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 to participate in the upcoming T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

Punjab Kings players celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

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Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Punjab Kings (PBKS) pipped Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2024's points table after their stunning win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 26.

Punjab Kings' players celebrate after the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer during their IPL 2024 clash on April 26. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: Punjab Kings leave Mumbai Indians behind after pulling off historic chase, KKR unaffected despite defeat

Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor Gautam Gambhir was seen arguing with the fourth umpire for denied single during IPL 2024 clash against Punjab Kings.

KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir was seen arguing with 4th umpire during IPL 2024 clash against PBKS. (Screengrab-X)

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WATCH: Gautam Gambhir loses cool, engages in intense argument with 4th umpire for this reason during KKR vs PBKS' high-scoring drama

Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh's batting heroics against Kolkata Knight Riders caught the eye of pace legend Dale Steyn, who penned a heartfelt message for the rising star.

PBKS' star batter Shashank Singh (left) and pace legend Dale Steyn in this frame. (Getty)

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Dale Steyn pens heartfelt message for PBKS' wrong-purchase Shashank Singh after his batting blitz in record chase against KKR

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings' stand-in skipper Sam Curran, after chasing down a historic chase of 262 runs against KKR, said that cricket is turning into baseball.

Punjab Kings' captain Sam Curran celebrates after taking the wicket of Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan (R) during their IPL 2024 match on April 26. (Getty)

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'Cricket is turning into baseball...': Sam Curran after Punjab Kings pull off World Record chase of 262 against KKR in IPL 2024 clash

On an extraordinary day that will be etched in cricket history, the PBKS shattered records and set new benchmarks by securing a breathtaking victory over the KKR.&nbsp;

KKR captain Shreyas Iyer leading his team out on the field. (PC: IPL).

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IPL 2024: Shell-shocked KKR captain Shreyas Iyer reacts after getting hammered by PBKS in historic match, says '...not being able to defend 260'

Jonny Bairstow remained unbeaten on 108 runs off 48 balls. In his pulverising innings, Bairstow smashed 8 fours and 9 sixes as Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders.

Shashank Singh (L) and Jonny Bairstow (R). (PC: IPL)

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IPL 2024, KKR vs PBKS: Punjab script monumental history and pull off biggest run chase of all time; milestone 42 sixes match ends in KKR's dismay 

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Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Match: Left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav has had an oustanding run in the tournament so far.

Delhi Capitals have won 6 out of 9 games against Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

DC are in good form with 4 wins out of 5 games.

RR are struggling for consistency with 2 wins from 6 games.

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DC vs RR Match Prediction: Delhi Capitals dominant at home but Rajasthan Royals hold the edge clashes over the years

DC vs RR Predicted Playing XI: Delhi Capitals are unlikely to make any major changes in the lineup after 12-run defeat at home against Mumbai Indians.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was picked for Rs 1.1 crore in IPL 2025 mega auction.

Jake Fraser-McGurk is likely to play amidst lean patch as Faf du Plessis is injured.

Nitish Rana does not have a good T20 record in Delhi.

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DC vs RR Predicted Playing XI: Will Axar Patel bench Jake Fraser-McGurk for home clash? Debut on cards for Vaibhav Suryavanshi?

Lahore Qalandars' Sam Billings started laughing as he heard the Pakistani reporter's question to compare the PSL with the IPL.

Sam Billings contributed with a cameo in Lahore Qalandars' win.

Billings has played for CSK, KKR and Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

Billings said that every league in the world is behind the IPL. 

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'You want me to say something silly? every other competition is just behind...': Sam Billings' reply to Pakistani reporter's IPL vs PSL comparison question

IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: Ajinkya Rahane took the blame for Kolkata Knight Riders' historic loss to Punjab Kings. Rahane said that he did not get a definitive answer from Angkrish Raghuvanshi to opt for DRS.

Ajinkya Rahane departed in the 8th over.

Rahane was dismissed lbw by Yuzvendra Chahal.

Had Rahane reviewed the decision, it would have been overturned.

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'The communication wasn't that clear': Ajinkya Rahane blames Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 'maybe' call for not taking DRS to escape lbw

IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer wanted Yuzvendra Chahal to hold the nerves and attack Kolkata Knight Riders batters, forcing them to make mistakes.

Yuzvendra Chahal claimed 4 wickets for 12 runs in first 3 overs.

Chahal dismissed Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh off consecutive deliveries.

Shreyas Iyer wants Punjab Kings to stay humble after the historic win. 

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'Asked Yuzi to control his breathing as...': Shreyas Iyer reveals what he told Yuzvendra Chahal before match-defining spell vs KKR

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the central contract in a day or two, where star players Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will continue their A+ grade. 

BCCI to announce central contract list in a day or two. 

Rohit, Virat, Jasprit to get A+ contract. 

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma of India pose after India defeated South Africa to win the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final

BCCI central contract: Rohit, Virat, Jasprit to continue their A+ grade as Indian Cricket Board set to announce list of players on this day

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Match 42, Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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