May 13th 2024.
The hopes of Gujarat Titans to make it to the Indian Premier League play-offs were crushed on Monday due to heavy rain that washed out their crucial match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad. The game, which was a must-win for Gujarat, was unfortunately abandoned without a single ball being bowled.
As a result of this, Kolkata Knight Riders have secured a top two finish and a spot in the Qualifier 1 with a total of 19 points from 13 games. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans, who were the runners-up last year and champions in 2022, have been eliminated from the play-off race after earning only 11 points from 13 matches.
The toss, which was scheduled to happen at 7 pm, had to be postponed due to continuous lightning in the sky. As the game progressed, the light drizzle turned into heavy rain, leading to a wet outfield. The cut-off time for a five-over match was 10:56 PM, but the officials had to call off the game, making it the first match in this IPL to be abandoned due to rain.
Kolkata Knight Riders' opener Phil Salt spoke about their team's mindset before the match, saying that their focus was on maintaining the right attitude and not letting up. He also mentioned how their captain, GG, has emphasized playing as a cohesive team and urged them to go after the two points even in such unfavorable conditions.
KKR had already secured their place in the play-offs after their victory against Mumbai Indians in their previous game. At the moment, Rajasthan Royals are placed second in the standings with 16 points from 12 games, followed by defending champions Chennai Super Kings with 14 points from 13 matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore are tied for fourth and fifth place respectively with 14 and 12 points from their respective matches.
Lucknow Super Giants, with 12 points from 12 games, are still in the running for a spot in the play-offs, while Delhi Capitals, with 12 points from 13 games, are virtually out of the reckoning. This news was confirmed by PTI, the official news agency of India.
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