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The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is coming into shape with a few teams nearing elimination, whereas a few others fight for a spot in the playoffs. On Tuesday, the five-time champions in Mumbai Indians registered their seventh loss and with that, they have officially lost hope of progressing into the final four. Speaking of the IPL 2024 standings, the Hardik Pandya-led side continued their dismal season and are placed ninth, however, LSG progressed to claim the third spot.
Here, in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Tuesday, April 30, but before that, let’s check the match scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings
Chennai Super Kings will lock horns against Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Following their commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous IPL 2024 match, Chennai Super Kings have brought their campaign back on track. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings are coming off an incredible win against Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down the highest total in the history of the tournament.
Major events around IPL that happened on April 30
LSG crawl to hard-fought four-wicket win against dismal MI in IPL 2024
The Lucknow Super Giants got back to winning ways after edging out Mumbai Indians in a low-scoring thriller. LSG clinched the game by a four-wicket margin as they chased down the 145-run target in the last over of the game. With this victory, Lucknow have jumped to the third spot while Mumbai are still languishing at the ninth spot on the table.
BCCI announces India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, April 30 announced the Indian squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. The biennial tournament will have 55 matches in total, to be played in the Caribbean and the United States of America from June 1 to June 29.
England players to be unavailable for IPL 2024 playoffs, confirms ECB
England on Tuesday, April 30 announced their preliminary squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. During the announcement, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) also confirmed that their players will not be available for the IPL 2024 playoffs and will return in time for the series against Pakistan, starting May 22 in Headingley.
England name 15-member preliminary squad for T20 World Cup 2024
England Men's selection panel have named a preliminary squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and United States of America starting in June. The side, which will be led by Jos Buttler, will fly to the Caribbean on 31 May ahead of England’s opening group match against Scotland at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday 4 June.
Mayank Yadav walks out after bowling 3.1 overs in match against MI
Mayank Yadav seemingly got injured against Mumbai Indians in the third over of his spell after dismissing Mohammad Nabi with a blistering hard-length delivery. But immediately after this delivery, Yadav was rushed off the field. Then in the second innings, the 21-year-old was subbed out and no official confirmation about his injury was conveyed.
Harshit Rana fined and handed one-match ban in IPL 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana has been handed a fine and one-match suspension in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 22-year-old was given a 100 per cent fine of his match fee after he was seen giving a furious send-off to Abishek Porel in the IPL 2024 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday, April 29 in Kolkata.
South Africa announce squad for T20 WC 2024; Temba Bavuma misses out
Cricket South Africa on Tuesday, April 30 confirmed their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, set to be played in West Indies and the United States of America in June. The side will be led by Aiden Markram, who has been leading the Proteas Men’s team since the T20 World Cup 2022.
ACB announces Afghanistan squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Board has released their squad, led by leg spinner Rashid Khan, for the T20 World Cup 2024. The Afghanistan squad also has three travelling reserves -- Sediq Atal, Hazratullah Zazai and Saleem Safi. Afghanistan will kick off their World Cup 2024 against Uganda, before taking on New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and West Indies in Group C.
