As the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs continue, tensions rise between Mumbai Indians' captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, with former skipper Suryakumar Yadav reportedly leaving the team due to the rift. Meanwhile, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden shows his support for a young Indian player who has been struggling in the IPL. In other news, Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul has been left out of the squad for their match against Delhi Capitals following a disagreement with the team owner, and controversy brews over the selection of Hardik Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad with former players Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar opposing it. Additionally, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir attacks ex-captains AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen for their criticism of MI captain Hardik Pandya's leadership. Lastly, Ambati Rayudu praises Kolkata Knight Riders' success to Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah.
Despite a strong start to the season, the Rajasthan Royals have been dealt blow after blow in recent games, facing three consecutive losses and suffering the absence of key players due to injuries and other reasons. In their upcoming match against Punjab Kings, the Royals will look to improve their away record and end their campaign on a positive note. Meanwhile, Punjab, who are already out of contention, will aim to finish strong with contributions from players like Liam Livingstone and Kagiso Rabada. Follow all the live updates of RR vs PBKS battle.
In a nail-biting match, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious against Punjab Kings, becoming the first team to record five wins in IPL 2024. After restricting PBKS to 147, Rajasthan struggled in the chase but a fiery innings by Caribbean player Shimron Hetmyer led them to a three-wicket win with a ball to spare. The win puts Rajasthan at the top of the standings with a lead of four points over second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders.
In a nail-biting match, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious against Punjab Kings with Shimron Hetmyer's explosive performance, as he scored 27 runs off just 10 balls to lead his team to their fifth victory of the season in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Despite a solid partnership between openers Tanush Kotian and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR faced setbacks with the dismissals of captain Sanju Samson and Jaiswal. However, Hetmyer's partnership with Shubman Jurel proved to be crucial, as he hit the winning runs in the 19th over, securing the team's victory.
In a must-win match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Punjab Kings will face off against Rajasthan Royals in a highly-anticipated clash. However, the PBKS team has suffered a major blow with their skipper Shikhar Dhawan being ruled out due to injury. In his place, the big-hitting Liam Livingstone will make a return to the team, while Atharva Taide will also come in as a replacement. On the other hand, RR will also be missing key players, Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin, but will see the inclusion of Rovman Powell and Tanush Kotian in the playing eleven. With both teams desperate for a win, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter, especially with the history of close finishes between these two teams.