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With the IPL 2024 playoffs nearing, the battle between the teams to grab the top four spot is now intense. While the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are comfortably sitting at the top after their 98-run win over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue to struggle to get back to winning ways. On Tuesday, the Sanju Samson-led side registered their third loss in IPL 2024 match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Here, in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Tuesday, May 7, but before that, let’s check the match scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
SunRisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
Sunrisers Hyderabad will compete against Lucknow Super Giants in the 57th match of the IPL 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Following a close win against Rajasthan Royals at home, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be quite upbeat about winning back-to-back matches, to get a step closer to the IPL playoffs. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants will be looking to bounce back after suffering a massive defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders at home in the IPL 2024.
Major events around IPL that happened on May 7
IPL 2024: Sanju Samson's 86 goes vain as Delhi Capitals pull off 20-run win over Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Capitals got back to winning ways after defeating the Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. With this victory, the Capitals have jumped to the fifth spot on the table while the Royals remain second after losing back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Why did MS Dhoni bat at No. 9 vs PBKS? CSK source reveals truth
After several former cricketers called out MS Dhoni to bat at No. 9 in CSK’s match against PBKS, a CSK source has revealed a shocking reason behind it. A report published by TOI revealed that MS Dhoni has a muscle tear and thus has reduced his ability to run. “Those who are criticising Dhoni don’t know the sacrifice that he is doing,” the source was quoted.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaves KKR camp midway; set to rejoin after “short break”
The table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been handed a major blow with their wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz leaving the camp midway through IPL 2024. “After a short break from IPL due to mother’s illness, I will join my kkr family very soon, thanks for all messages and prayers, alhumdulillah she is feeling better now thanks 🙏 ❤️” Gurbaz captioned a post on X.
WATCH: SKY video calls wife after match-winning ton vs SRH in IPL 2024
After taking the Mumbai Indians to a much-needed win, the Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav was seen making a video call to his wife Devisha Shetty. The 33-year-old, who played a match-winning knock of unbeaten 102 off 51 deliveries, video called his better half to share the joy. The couple were seen engaging in a conversation about a local Mumbai cricketer named Adhatrao.
WATCH: Daryl Mitchell hits fan before PBSK game; later gifts gloves
Daryl Mitchell accidentally broke a fan’s phone before the game against Punjab Kings. Before the match began, Mitchell was practising hitting shots near the boundary line. During the same, he pulled off a shot that ended up hitting a fan cheering for him in the stands, and broke his phone. The 32-year-old immediately asked for the fan’s well-being and later gifted him his gloves as a gesture of apology.
WATCH: Pat Cummins reveals finger injury incident to Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav
Pat Cummins explained the story of his middle finger injury to Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya and veteran batter Suryakumar Yadav. Notably, Cummins’ sister slammed a door on his finger when he was just four years old. The accident left the two fingers, central to his bowling action, almost the same length. The story left MI stars shocked, and their reactions went viral on social media within no time.
Mitchell Marsh’s progress is slower, but he will be fit to bowl in T20 World Cup: Andrew McDonald
Recently, Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald cleared air on Mitchell Marsh’s fitness seeing the T20 World Cup 2024 ahead. Speaking at the Allan Border Field, McDonald told reporters, “You probably won’t see him bowl in the next couple of weeks here. It’ll probably happen the week before we leave. And then he’ll be able to ramp that up when we’re over there."
Ireland reveal squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
Cricket Ireland has named the men’s T20 International squads for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Alongside the World Cup, the Irish also released squads for the series against Pakistan and the tri-series against Netherlands and Scotland. The three squads feature the same 14 players, however, Josh Little will be added for the World Cup.
WATCH: Shakib Al Hasan loses cool after fan tries to click selfie
The Bangladesh veteran, Shakib Al Hasan was seen losing his cool during one of the local cricket matches in Fatullah. The incident occurred before SJDC’s match against Prime Bank Cricket Club on Monday, May 6 where the cricketer tried to snatch the phone of the person and even tried to slap him, video of which is going viral.
