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Indian Premier League March 2024

Delhi Capitals' skipper Rishabh Pant is still under the threat of facing a ban of one match in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

Rishabh Pant inside the frame (credit: Getty Images)

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Here's why Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant can face one-match ban after LSG vs DC clash in IPL 2024?

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody praised Jake Fraser-McGurk's performance and suggested that the DC management should consider positioning him as an opener.

Prithvi Shaw (L) and Jake Fraser-McGurk (R). (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024: Ex-Australia cricketer urges DC coach Ricky Ponting to make change in opening combination, reveals one batter who needs to face every ball in powerplay

Delhi Capitals Rishabh Pant was involved in a heated conversation with the umpire during the clash against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Rishabh Pant argues with the umpire; former Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist (Getty Images)

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'If he keeps talking, he should get fined': Adam Gilchrist lashes out at Rishabh Pant for causing delay, wants umpires to say 'it's over'

Ayush Badoni played a good knock in match against Delhi Capitals but it was not enough to lead Lucknow Super Giants to a stunning win in IPL 2024.

Ayush Badoni playing a shot during his knock against DC (credit: Getty Images)

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'Helped me enhance my batting’: Ayush Badoni credits camp in Australia for batting heroics against Delhi Capitals

Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals will maintain their first position on the points table even if they lose to Punjab Kings in their away game.

Rishabh Pant and Jake Fraser-McGurk during the clash against Lucknow Super Giants (Getty Images)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: RCB sink to the bottom after Delhi Capitals' commanding win; LSG's NRR takes a hit

Jake Fraser-McGurk went berserk against Krunal Pandya and smashed him for three consecutive sixes before the left-arm spinner resorted to a bouncer to catch him off-guard.

Krunal Pandya bowls a bouncer to Jake Fraser-McGurk (Screengrab: X)

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Frustrated Krunal Pandya bowls a bouncer to debutant Jake Fraser-McGurk after getting smashed for 3 consecutive sixes; video goes viral

Delhi Capitals got back to the winning ways as Kuldeep Yadav was sensational in the middle overs and caused a mini batting collapse for the home side.

Kuldeep Yadav bowls against Lucknow Super Giants (Getty Images)

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'Got injured first game and was difficult to see the team...': Kuldeep Yadav lays bare his emotions after game-changing spell

Ayush Badoni scored an unbeaten 55 runs off 35 balls with the help of five fours and a six while Arshad Khan added 20 not out off 16 balls with the assistance of two fours.

LSG's Arshad Khan and Ayush Badoni. (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants' Ayush Badoni and Arshad Khan register colossal history with 73-run partnership against Delhi Capitals

The loss marked Lucknow Super Giants' second defeat in five matches, whereas Delhi Capitals secured their second victory in their sixth game of the season.

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IPL 2024: KL Rahul hits out at Lucknow Super Giants batters after Delhi Capitals win at Ekana Stadium, says ...I want to be harsh'

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul revealed that the tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav is itching to return to the field but the franchise is being cautious with the 21-year-old right-arm pacer.&nbsp;

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Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

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RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

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De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

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Neeraj Chopra has officially ended his coaching partnership with his coach Jan Zelezny after a single season. This transition comes shortly after a difficult showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he finished a disappointing eighth

Neeraj Chopra has parted ways with his coach Jan Zelezny

Neeraj took this decision right ahead of Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

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Neeraj Chopra confirms coaching split with Jan Zelezny before Asian Games 2026

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Chelsea have joined the race to sign Wolves teenage sensation Mateus Mane after his eye-catching Premier League performances, but face stiff competition from rival clubs.


Chelsea have enquired about 18-year-old Wolves forward Mateus Mane following his goals against West Ham and Everton.

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The former India cricketer feels that Mohammed Siraj can play a pivotal role in the side's 2027 ODI World Cup campaign

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Lucknow vs Delhi Stats

Match Stats

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MANHATTAN

Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Virat Kohli

RCB

741 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Ruturaj Gaikwad

CSK

583 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Riyan Parag

RR

573 Runs 16 Matches•14 Inns

Travis Head

SRH

567 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Sanju Samson

RR

531 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Sai Sudharsan

GT

527 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

KL Rahul

LSG

520 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Nicholas Pooran

LSG

499 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Sunil Narine

KKR

488 Runs 15 Matches•14 Inns

Abhishek Sharma

SRH

484 Runs 16 Matches•16 Inns

Heinrich Klaasen

SRH

479 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Rishabh Pant

DC

446 Runs 13 Matches•13 Inns

Faf du Plessis

RCB

438 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Phil Salt

KKR

435 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR

435 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

News Updates

Here's why Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant can face one-match ban after LSG vs DC clash in IPL 2024?

IPL 2024: Ex-Australia cricketer urges DC coach Ricky Ponting to make change in opening combination, reveals one batter who needs to face every ball in powerplay

'If he keeps talking, he should get fined': Adam Gilchrist lashes out at Rishabh Pant for causing delay, wants umpires to say 'it's over'

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446 Runs

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