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The SunRisers Hyderabad have continued their onslaught in the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League as they chased the 166-run target set by the Lucknow Super Giants in 10 overs without losing a wicket and clinched the third spot in the points table. In the IPL 2024 points table, the Kolkata Knight Riders have dethroned the Rajasthan Royals from the top spot after maintaining a better net run rate.
On the other hand, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans are in the bottom four positions respectively. Here, in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Wednesday, May 8, but before that, let’s check the match scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will lock horns for the second time in IPL 2024 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. In their previous encounter, Bengaluru registered a thrilling win thanks to Dinesh Karthik's batting masterclass towards the death. Ahead of this clash, RCB has stitched up a three-game winning streak while PBKS suffered a massive loss against the Chennai Super Kings.
Major events around IPL that happened on May 8
Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma demolish Lucknow by 10 wickets in 9.4 overs
The SunRisers Hyderabad demolished the Lucknow Super Giants by 10 wickets as they chased a target of 167 runs in under 9.4 overs. Batting first, Lucknow had a struggling start, failing to get going, and managed to post 165/4 as Ayush Badoni (55* off 30) and Nicholas Pooran (48* off 26) saved their side's innings. Then SRH, following their ultra-aggressive approach, chased down this total in 9.4 overs with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head playing unbeaten knocks of 75(28) and 89 (30) respectively.
Mohammed Shami criticises Yashasvi Jaiswal for inconsistent performances in IPL 2024
The Indian fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, currently sidelined from cricket due to injury, gave his thoughts on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inconsistent run with Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The 33-year-old remarked that Yashasvi Jaiswal is seemingly in a rush while batting, getting out to a shot that wasn’t required during RR’s recent clash against DC.
Mohsin Khan misses LSG's IPL 2024 clash against SRH due to injury
Ahead of the exciting IPL 2024 clash between the Surisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, LSG were hit with a massive blow as one of their key fast bowlers Moshin Khan picked up an injury after the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders. At the toss, KL Rahul said, "Playing at home becomes a difference, but we play so much cricket that we know how the conditions will be. Quinton comes in, Mohsin misses out and there are a few other changes."
Sanju Samson fined 30 per cent of his match fee after controversial wicket against DC
After a close 20-run defeat against the Delhi Capitals (DC), the Rajasthan Royals skipper, Sanju Samson, has been handed another blow by the IPL. The wicketkeeper-batter has been handed a fine of 30 per cent of his match fee for his heated on-field argument with the umpires following his controversial dismissal in the match against DC on Tuesday, May 7 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In the 16th over of the RR inning, the keeper-batter was caught at the long-off region by Shai Hope, however the side angle revealed Hope’s feet touching the boundary line.
Funny guy, from the streets of Borivali: Yuvraj Singh recalls first impression of Rohit Sharma
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh recalled his first impression of the current Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma from his early days in the team. Singh and Sharma share a special bond, as both were part of India’s T20 World Cup squad that won the cup. Sharma made his debut in the Indian team in 2007, and Yuvraj has been with him since then. Singh recently recalled his first impression of Sharma and said he wants to see him lift the World Cup.
