Rajasthan Royals extended their lead atop the IPL 2024 standings after a crushing victory over Mumbai Indians, while Gujarat Titans ascended to sixth place and Kolkata Knight Riders moved into second. Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain at the bottom of the table following their narrow defeat.
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan has expressed concerns about Hardik Pandya’s hitting ability, particularly on pitches that offer assistance to bowlers. Despite performing well at the Wankhede Stadium, Pandya has struggled on other surfaces in the ongoing IPL season, raising doubts about his form ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The Rajasthan Royals began their chase in style, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler putting on 61 runs in six overs. However, the rain delay has put a hold on their momentum, giving the Mumbai Indians bowlers a chance to regroup and devise a strategy to stop the Royals’ top-order batsmen. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method will determine the outcome of the game if the rain persists, indicating that the Royals are currently in a strong position to win if play does not resume.
Rajasthan Royals’ Sandeep Sharma has made a remarkable return to the IPL with two stunning fifers in the 2024 season. His latest fifer against Mumbai Indians helped RR secure a crucial victory and deny a strong finish for Mumbai. The match witnessed a brilliant partnership between Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera for Mumbai Indians, but Sharma’s electrifying spell proved too much to handle.
Rajasthan Royals gained an early advantage in their contest against Mumbai Indians, with Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin restricting the opposition’s run flow. Mohammad Nabi led a counter-attack in the final over of the powerplay, but Sandeep Sharma’s wickets of Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma put Mumbai under immense pressure.
Rajasthan Royals legspinner Yuzvendra Chahal has etched his name in Indian Premier League (IPL) history by becoming the first bowler to bag 200 wickets in the tournament. Chahal achieved this remarkable milestone during the match against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur on Monday, dismissing Mohammad Nabi in the process.
Rajasthan Royals’ pacer Trent Boult has hailed Jasprit Bumrah of Mumbai Indians as a role model for all bowlers seeking to improve their performance. He lauded Bumrah’s competitive mindset and highlighted the importance of bowlers showcasing their skills amidst the high-scoring fest in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
During a match between the Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, Trent Boult dismissed Rohit Sharma in the opening over. This marked the 26th first-over wicket for Boult in the IPL, making him the most successful bowler in this category.
Hardik Pandya, the dynamic Indian all-rounder, has achieved the milestone of playing 100 matches for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Pandya reached this milestone during MI’s match against the Rajasthan Royals on April 22, 2024, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. With this achievement, Pandya joins an elite group of six cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, Kieron Pollard, Harbhajan Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Malinga, and Ambati Rayudu, who have played 100 matches for MI.
In a historic milestone, Hardik Pandya marked his 100th Indian Premier League (IPL) match for the iconic Mumbai Indians franchise during their clash with Rajasthan Royals. Returning to MI after a stint with Gujarat Titans, the all-rounder continues to cement his legacy as one of the most valuable players in IPL history.
