May 11th 2024.
In Ahmedabad, the city was buzzing with news of Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill being slapped with a hefty fine of Rs 24 lakh for his team's slow over-rate during their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. This was not the first time this season that the Titans had committed this offence, as they had been previously warned for the same issue. As a result, the rest of the playing 11, including the Impact Player, were also penalized with either a fine of Rs 6 lakh or 25% of their match fees, whichever was lower.
Despite the unfortunate news, the Titans managed to bounce back and secure a victory against the defending champions CSK by a margin of 35 runs. It was a crucial win for the Titans as it kept their hopes alive in the IPL. Gill's impressive knock, along with B Sai Sudharsan's century, helped the Titans put up a massive total of 231 for three. In response, the CSK team could only manage 196 for eight, falling short of the target.
The Titans, who are currently ranked eighth on the points table, have a total of 10 points from 12 matches. Meanwhile, CSK managed to hold onto their fourth place position, despite the loss, with 12 points from the same number of games. It was a nail-biting match that kept fans on the edge of their seats till the very end.
The Titans have faced their fair share of challenges this season, but they have shown resilience and determination in the face of adversity. With two more matches to go, they will do everything in their power to secure a spot in the playoffs. As for the CSK, they will look to bounce back from this defeat and continue their winning streak in the remaining matches. IPL fans can expect more thrilling and intense matches in the coming days as the teams battle it out for the coveted title.
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