March 26: IPL 2024 Evening News - Top updates on players, teams, stats, points table and more

1. 'When he hit Kagiso Rabada after stepping out, I said his bat was firing' — Aakash Chopra on Virat Kohli's match-winning knock

Aakash Chopra was effusive in his praise for Virat Kohli after the former India captain scored a majestic half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday, March 25. (READ MORE)

2. IPL 2024: Chennai Metro extend services post midnight for CSK vs GT match

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are gearing up to take on Gujarat Titans (GT) in their second game of the Indian Premier League 2024 season on March 26 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium. Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) ensures fans can enjoy the match without worrying about getting home late. (READ MORE)

3. 'At No. 7 he basically becomes a tail-ender' — Mohammed Shami on Hardik Pandya's batting position at Mumbai Indians

Mohammed Shami was surprised by Hardik Pandya's decision to bat down the order during the clash between MI and GT. The ace Indian speedster noted that "Hardik at No. 7 basically becomes a tail-ender," and if they would've won the game if he batted earlier. (READ MORE)

4. 'It’s a good headache to have' - Lakshmipathy Balaji on CSK's bowling depth

Former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji has highlighted the depth of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) bowling option in the ongoing Indian Premier League. (READ MORE)

5. 'We dropped a catch of the class player, we paid the price' - Shikhar Dhawan speaks about the turning point in Punjab's loss to RCB

Shikhar Dhawan stated that PBKS had paid the price after dropping the catch of RCB batter Virat Kohli which they eventually lost by four wickets. (READ MORE)

6. 'Senti kyu ho raha, kya ho gaya?' — Virat Kohli's hilarious remark on Shikhar Dhawan during RCB vs PBKS clash goes viral

Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan had a cheeky banter during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings in Bengaluru on March 27. (READ MORE)

7. RCB vs PBKS: Virat Kohli scores centenary half-century in T20 cricket

Virat Kohli's masterful 77 off 49 balls against PBKS was his 100th time scoring a fifty or more in T20 cricket, making him the first Indian and just the third player ever to reach the landmark. (READ MORE)

8. 'Team told me to be ready for finisher role' — Mahipal Lomror embraces opportunity given by RCB Management

Mahipal Lomror revealed that he had been told the night before the game by the RCB management that he would be utilized as a finisher if RCB were chasing, and he had prepared accordingly. (READ MORE)

9. 'Blessed that I got two wickets' — Harpreet Brar happy with his spell in RCB vs PBKS

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar stated that he is 'blessed' with his performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2024 on Monday, March 25. (READ MORE)

10. Indian selectors must keep a close eye on Harpreet Brar for the T20 WC: Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen was impressed with the performance of Harpreet Brar against RCB. He lauded the IPL for giving opportunities to domestic players and added that the Indian selectors should keep an eye on Brar for the upcoming T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)