Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan put up a match-winning stand, while Nathan Ellis pocketed a four-wicket haul in Punjab Kings five-run win over the Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Guwahati.
Ravindra Jadeja's superb all-rounder show powered Chennai Super Kings to a thumping 28-run victory against Punjab Kings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) young batting sensation Abhishek Sharma made history on Sunday
Both SRH and PBKS have two wins and two losses from their four matches to be tied with two other teams in the middle with four points
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2024 IPL season-opener in Chennai on March 22, the BCCI announced on Thursday while unveiling the schedule for only the first 17 days of the popular T20 league.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54.
Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium, Hyderabad, on Sunday.
High on confidence after making their first playoffs in three years, Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim for a second-place finish in the IPL points table when they take on Punjab Kings in their final league game in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 62.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable performances of IPL 2024
M S Dhoni is the first player to take 150 catches in IPL history.
2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played on the field.
'It's still a bit nerve-wracking when you're bowling at M S Dhoni, and there's not one red shirt in the crowd, only yellow shirts chanting his name.'
Sometimes the MVPI table throws up intriguing situations: Four out of the top five in the table are left-handed batters. Do left-handers truly enjoy an advantage in the IPL? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after the league stage.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 46.
'I was normal and believed that I could do it because I had won games for my home team. Back home I was training with Amay Khurasiya sir. He told me when you get a chance you will become a hero.'
Mumbai Indians pacer Gerald Coetzee reserved high praise for Punjab Kings uncapped batter Ashutosh Sharma following his valiant effort in a losing cause in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.
'There are always areas to improve. I think 200 was good enough. When you drop catches, you will be in trouble.'
Players from lower-ranked nations have limited opportunities to learn from competing with top-tier teams but franchise cricket has helped them develop their skills by rubbing shoulders with elite cricketers, Zimbabwe's T20 skipper Sikandar Raza has said.
Images from the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at Mohali on Tuesday.
'Another classic, vintage Virat innings and Rajat got his fourth 50. The game had everything... Another good day for RCB.'
This defeat ensures PBKS can only reach a maximum of 12 points, even with victories in their remaining matches.
Former South African quick Dale Steyn opined that MI's frontline pacers Bumrah and Coetzee need support from other bowlers, given the rigours of the IPL. He hinted that an off-colour Pandya was not helping MI's bowling department.
'The World Cup squad will fly to the Caribbean on May 31 ahead of England's opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday, June 4.'
Punjab Kings had a horror day on the field as they put down four catches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The Rajasthan-based franchise have been sloppy, losing their fourth match on the trot and are at the second spot with eight wins and five losses. They have a total of 16 points.
Shashank Singh played a fiery innings to help Punjab Kings snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans.
Despite a well-tuned 48 from local hero Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals struggled against an array of accurate bowlers on a rather slow pitch, meandering to a sub-par 144 for nine against Punjab Kings in their IPL match in Guwahati on Wednesday.
From CSK: Jadeja, Gaikwad, Mitchell shone. From PBKS: Prabhsimran and Shashank.
Eyeing a return to winning ways in their home IPL clash with the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer on Saturday said the team was working hard to avoid lapses on the field and come up with a sharper display.
Shashank Singh says his ability to pick the bowlers and take the game deep helped him produce the blistering unbeaten 68 off 28 balls which played a big role in Punjab Kings's record-breaking eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Kolkata on Friday.
Entering the contest with a positive mindset and on the back of two solid victories, Joshi said that his side will stick with the same playing combination.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 31.
Ahead of Rajasthan Royals' must-win game against Punjab Kings, Sandeep Sharma said the Royals would enter the game as season's last one.
The Delhi-based franchise posted their third-highest IPL totals during their match against GT on Wednesday.
But, inspired by him so much, Patheerana has emotionally requested Dhoni to continue at least for one more season.
CSK can ill-afford to take Punjab Kings lightly, who are coming in to this match after chasing down a world record total of 262 against KKR.
Mayank Yadav (3/27) stole the limelight with his searing pace as Lucknow Super Giants humbled Punjab Kings by 21 runs.
'The owners, the management, the coaching staff here have really backed me and I was very confident.'
'I hold Rohit Sharma in very high regard & am a big fan of his, but I have NEVER DISCUSSED him in any interview.'