IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans’ Playoff Dreams Dashed by Rain
The 63rd match of IPL 2024 was between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. The match was canceled due to rain. Therefore both the teams were given one point each. But this ruined the playoff dream of Gujarat Titans.
Gujarat Titans‘ playoff dream has been shattered by the IPL 2024 tournament. Due to rain, Gujarat’s playoff mathematics got disturbed. Gujarat had two matches left in the league round. So there was an opportunity to score 14 points. The match was against Kolkata and Sunrisers Hyderabad. But the match against Kolkata was canceled due to rain
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Due to this, the dream of a playoff has been shattered. Due to the cancellation of this match, Kolkata and Gujarat have got one point each. In such a situation, even if Gujarat wins the next match, it will have 13 points. Whereas the teams present in the top four have more than 14 points. In this sense, Gujarat Titans are the third team after Mumbai Indians and Punjab to be out of the tournament. Kolkata has already confirmed its place in the playoffs. After getting one point, now the position in the top 2 has become even stronger. Kolkata will get two chances in the playoffs. For the remaining three teams, there is a tie between six teams.
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Rajasthan Royals team is also confident about the playoffs. But if they win one match then the other team will qualify. Sunrisers Hyderabad has two matches left. At present Hyderabad team is in fourth place with 14 points. In such a situation, Hyderabad has a chance to score 18 points. Chennai Super Kings is in third place with 14 points. Chennai has only one match left and that is against RCB. If Bangalore wins this match then it will be difficult for Chennai. Bangalore should win this match by 18 or more runs. Also, if the given challenge is completed in 18.1 overs then Bangalore can reach the playoffs.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals has one match left. Delhi also has a chance to make 14. But the net run rate of Delhi Capitals is very low. Therefore it is very difficult to cover it in one match. Lucknow Super Giants have two matches left. Winning both matches will give Lucknow a chance to play in the playoffs. But it will be difficult to lose either of the two matches. Because Lucknow’s net run rate is very low.
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