IPL News Bulletin May 3: CSK Make History, BCCI Reviews Discipline and Playoff Venues

A historic win in the IPL's biggest rivalry headlined the day's action, as Chennai Super Kings strengthened their dominance over Mumbai Indians while off-field governance developments kept the BCCI firmly in focus. Player form concerns and disciplinary signals added further intrigue as the tournament moved closer to the playoff phase.

Here are the top IPL stories from today.

1. CSK make history with landmark win over Mumbai Indians in 'El Clasico'

Chennai Super Kings scripted history with a dominant eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, becoming the first franchise to register 20 victories against their long-time rivals.

Ruturaj Gaikwad led the chase with an unbeaten 67, while Kartik Sharma contributed a composed 54 as CSK comfortably chased down a target of 160 in Chennai. The win strengthened Chennai's record in one

of the IPL's fiercest rivalries and dealt another blow to Mumbai's struggling season.

The result also pushed Mumbai Indians closer to elimination territory, with their seventh defeat leaving them near the bottom of the standings.

2. IPL discipline under review as BCCI considers further action after Rajasthan Royals incidents

The BCCI has indicated that additional disciplinary action could be taken following repeated protocol breaches involving Rajasthan Royals this season.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the board is reviewing conduct rules after incidents involving team manager Ravinder Singh Bhinder's phone usage and captain Riyan Parag's vaping episode. Both incidents resulted in fines, but officials are now evaluating whether stricter team-level measures are required.

The review signals a stronger push toward enforcing discipline across franchises as the league progresses.

3. IPL playoff venues decision expected within two days, confirms BCCI

The BCCI is expected to finalise venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs within the next two days, according to secretary Devajit Saikia.

While speculation has linked cities like Mullanpur and Bengaluru to the knockout phase, the board has yet to confirm any official hosts. Officials indicated that last season's venue reshuffles due to logistical challenges are influencing this year's cautious planning.

The playoff schedule itself remains unchanged, with the final set to take place on May 31.

4. Kartik Sharma's Dhoni-style celebration steals spotlight after maiden IPL fifty

Young Chennai Super Kings batter Kartik Sharma drew attention after recreating MS Dhoni's iconic gun celebration following his maiden IPL half-century.

The gesture came after Sharma scored an unbeaten 54 against Mumbai Indians, helping secure the team's eight-wicket victory. The celebration quickly sparked comparisons to Dhoni's famous 2005 ODI moment, adding a nostalgic layer to the rivalry clash.

Despite the attention around the celebration, Sharma's composed innings played a crucial role in the successful chase.

5. Mumbai Indians back Suryakumar Yadav despite worrying dip in form

Mumbai Indians have reaffirmed their support for Suryakumar Yadav despite his continued struggles during IPL 2026.

The India T20 captain has scored just 183 runs in nine innings this season, raising concerns about his consistency. Analysts have pointed to evolving opposition tactics as a key factor behind his dismissals.

However, the team management remains confident that Suryakumar can rediscover his rhythm with a few impactful innings.

6. Criticism mounts over lack of support for Hardik Pandya amid MI slump

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has faced growing criticism as the franchise continues to struggle this season.

Former India batter Manoj Tiwary suggested that Pandya has not received sufficient backing from teammates, arguing that responsibility must be shared across the squad rather than placed solely on the captain.

With Mumbai positioned near the bottom of the standings, questions continue to surround the team's leadership and overall performance.