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Indian Premier League March 2024

IPL 2024: Harshal Patel pipped Jasprit Bumrah to grab his hand on Purple Cap after his impressive spell in Punjab Kings' five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals.

PBKS' Harshal Patel (left) and RR's star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel snatches no.1 spot from Jasprit Bumrah after PBKS win over RR, Yuzvendra Chahal enters breaks into top 5

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman and Delhi Capitals' (DC) Kuldeep Yadav have dropped out of the top five contention.

Punjab Kings pacer Harshal Patel. (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel ties Jasprit Bumrah in wickets column, Sam Curran enters the top five; check list here

As the cricketing world turns its attention to the upcoming mini-auction scheduled for December 19, 2023. Harshal Patel will be among the players up for grabs.

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Harshal Patel shares special 'pictures' with RCB after getting released by franchise

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After a momentum-shifting 27-run over that let Mumbai Indians post a challenging total, Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee.

Mukesh Kumar conceded 27 runs in penultimate over.

Mukesh claimed two wickets against Mumbai Indians.

Mukesh admitted to the offence.

Mukesh Kumar

BCCI punishes Delhi Capitals' Mukesh Kumar for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during Mumbai Indians clash, pacer admits to offence

Mumbai Indians become the fourth team after Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings to seal berth in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. 

MI defeated DC by 59 runs. 

Delhi Capitals eliminated from IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians and Faf Du Plessis of Delhi Capitals shake hands after the match during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals

'When you're playing against a powerful team like this, you need to be...': Faf du Plessis blames teammates after DC's 59-run loss in do-or-die clash against MI

Mumbai Indians joined Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians becomes fourth team to qualify in IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs. 

Trent Boult of MI Emirates celebrates the wicket of KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025, in Mumbai, India.

Four teams confirmed for IPL 2025 playoffs as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals; Here's when and where the matches will be played

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs to seal their berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians' Mitchell Santner (C) celebrates with captain Hardik Pandya (R) after taking the wicket of Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Suryakumar Yadav stars with the bat, bowlers seal the deal as Mumbai Indians storm into IPL 2025 playoffs after registering a 59-run win against Delhi Capitals

Abishek Porel got out after scoring six runs during Delhi Capitals' do-or-die clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

Abishek Porel scored six runs against Mumbai Indians. 

Delhi Capitals need 181 run to win against Mumbai Indians.

Abishek Porel dismissal

'Umpires and match referee are compromised': Netizens react to Abishek Porel's dismissal in Delhi Capitals' do-or-die clash against Mumbai Indians

IRE vs WI 1st ODI: West Indies were outplayed by Ireland in all departments of the game as they lost the series opener by a massive margin of 124 runs.

Roston Chase scored the solitary half-century for West Indies.

Paul Stirling became first Ireland batter to complete 10,000 international runs.

Andy Balbirnie was named 'Player of the match' for 112-run knock.

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Ireland beat West Indies in 3rd consecutive ODI, bowl out Hope's men for 179 after Balbirnie's ton

UAE vs BAN: Litton Das' tenure as the designated T20I captain got off to a nightmarish start as Bangladesh lost the series against UAE.

Alishan Sharafu won the 'Player of the match' award for his unbeaten fifty in run chase.

Haider Ali conceded just 7 runs from his quota of 4 overs.

Asif Khan smashed 5 sixes in his unbeaten 41.

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15th-ranked UAE stun Bangladesh again, register first-ever T20I series win as visitors struggle in Mustafizur's absence

Football

Following the culmination of the match, social media was abuzz with the 1-0 result in favour of the Spurs, and the space was inundated with reactions. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah also delivered his take in the mix.

Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 to win UEFA Europa title.

With the win, Spurs have qualified for next year's UEFA Champions League.

Mohamed Salah made a social media post after Man United lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Mohamed Salah Rubs Salt in Manchester United's Wounds with Sensational Post After Tottenham Lift Europa League Title

Manchester United could not salvage their abysmal season as they lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

Brennan Johnson scored the lone goal of the game in the 42nd minute.

Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim

'I will go the next day without any...': Manchester United Boss Ruben Amorim Addresses Concerns Related to His Future After Devastating Europa League Loss to Tottenham

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Harshal Patel Players Stats

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel snatches no.1 spot from Jasprit Bumrah after PBKS win over RR, Yuzvendra Chahal enters breaks into top 5

IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel ties Jasprit Bumrah in wickets column, Sam Curran enters the top five; check list here

Harshal Patel shares special 'pictures' with RCB after getting released by franchise

Harshal Patel Players Stats

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Patel

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Team $ - Top News

IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel snatches no.1 spot from Jasprit Bumrah after PBKS win over RR, Yuzvendra Chahal enters breaks into top 5

IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Harshal Patel ties Jasprit Bumrah in wickets column, Sam Curran enters the top five; check list here

Harshal Patel shares special 'pictures' with RCB after getting released by franchise

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