Sports News, April 1: DC open account in IPL 2024, Vintage Dhoni wows fans, Rishabh Pant fined and more; a look at today's top 10 trending sports stories

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on April 1's sports roundup.
Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on April 1's sports roundup.

Highlights:

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was fined a sum of Rs 12 lakh.

MS Dhoni rolled back the clock and played a sizzling cameo against the Delhi Capitals.

The Delhi Capitals opened their account on March 31 while Gujarat Titans won their second game of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Manchester City and Arsenal shared points in Premier League match, handing the advantage to Liverpool. 

Let's have a look at the top 10 trending sports news on April 1's sports roundup:

DC win their first game of IPL 2024

The Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs and won their first match of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). The Capitals had lost their opening two matches of the tournament.

Rishabh Pant strokes half-century

Rishabh Pant found some rhythm with the bat against the Super Kings as he scored his first half-century of the ongoing season of IPL. Pant scored 51 runs off 32 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.

Rishabh Pant fined Rs 12 lakh

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant was fined a sum of Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate during the match against the Chennai Super Kings.

MS Dhoni wows fans with vintage batting

MS Dhoni rolled back the clock and played a sizzling cameo against the Delhi Capitals, albeit, in a losing cause. Dhoni scored an unbeaten 37 runs off 16 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.

Gujarat Titans cool hot Sunrisers at home

In match 12 of the Indian Premier League, the Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 31.

Mumbai to play first home game

In match 14 of the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will host the Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Hardik Pandya's team is yet to open their account this season.

Rashid Khan becomes GT's leading wicket-taker

Rashid Khan became the leading wicket-taker of Gujarat Titans on March 31. Rashid overhauled Mohammed Shami's record and now has 49 wickets to his name while playing for the Titans.

Sri Lanka script World Record

On the second day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram on Sunday, March 31, Sri Lanka set a remarkable World Record. Sri Lanka amassed an impressive first innings score of 531 runs. This unique achievement came without any of their batters reaching the century mark, marking a rare accomplishment in cricket history.

Wanindu Hasaranga out of IPL 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad's overseas recruit Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the IPL 2024 with a left heel injury. Hasaranga was bought by the Sunrisers for a price of Rs 1.5 crore.

Manchester City and Arsenal play out a 0-0 draw

In the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal, both teams failed to break the deadlock and the contest ended in a nil-nil draw. 
 

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