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There are only 4 matches of league stage in the IPL and till now it has not been decided which teams will finish in the top-2. On Saturday, Delhi Capitals defeated Punjab Kings and reduced their hopes of finishing their top-2. Today, Chennai Super Kings can also spoil the work of Gujarat Titans.
Current situation of points table …
Delhi spoiled the mathematics of Punjab
In Jaipur on Saturday, Punjab scored 206 runs at the loss of 8 wickets while batting first. Delhi Capitals, which was out of the playoffs, achieved the target by losing 4 wickets in 19.3 overs.
- Punjab Kings lost the fourth in 13 matches, with the team 8 wins and 17 points from a benti match. If PBKs now want to finish the top-2, then you have to win the last match against Mumbai.
- Delhi Capitals won the 7th match in 14 matches, with 15 points to finish their season at number 5. DC started the season by winning 5 consecutive matches, but after losing 6 matches, the team lagged behind in the playoffs race. One of his matches was also inconclusive.
Gujarat opportunity to top near Gujarat
Today’s first match in IPL will be played between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. Gujarat has 9 wins and 4 defeats in 13 matches. The team is currently at number-1 and after losing it will remain on this position. However, if Gujarat wins today, it will be confirmed by the team to finish the top-2. After losing, the team will have to pray to lose in the last match of Punjab and Bengaluru to make it to the top-2.
The 2023 IPL final was held between Chennai and Gujarat, when CSK won.
Chennai can spoil Gujarat’s game
Chennai Super Kings are out of the playoffs and are currently at number 10. Today, the team has a chance to reach number-9 by defeating Gujarat by a big margin. The team will not make much difference even by losing. However, if Chennai wins, Gujarat’s top-2 may reduce the hopes of finishing.
Sixth place battle in Hyderabad-Kolkata
The second match in the IPL will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, which was out of the playoffs. SRH is at number 8 with 5 wins in 13 matches and 11 points from 1 inconclusive match. At the same time, KKR is at number 7 with 5 wins in 13 matches and 12 points from 2 uninteresting matches. Today’s team winning team will reach number six.
The last season was finalized between KKR and SRH. Both teams could not make a place in the playoffs this season.
Why is it necessary to finish in top-2?
The playoff system is adopted to play the final in the IPL, in which the finished teams in the top-2 positions clash in qualifier-1. The winning final of this match reaches the final, while the losing team has another chance to reach the final.
There is an eliminator between the teams at number 3 and 4, the winning team clashes with the Qualifier-1 losing team in Qualifier-2. Qualifier-2 winning team reaches the finals. At the same time, the eliminator lose team is out. Given more opportunities to reach the finals, teams want to stay in the top-2 position.
Sai Sudarshan Top Scorer
Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat remains the top run scorer of the 18th season. He got 638 runs in 13 matches. Shubman Gill of Gujarat is second and Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai is at number three for 583 runs.
Famous top wicket
The famous Krishna of Gujarat remains the top wicket taker. He has 21 wickets in 13 matches. Noor Ahmed of Chennai is also at number two with 21 wickets. Trent Bolt of Mumbai is present at number three with 19 wickets.
Puran hit 40 sixes
In the 13th season’s top six Hitter Nicholas Puran, 40 sixes were completed in 13 matches. Mitchell Marsh of Lucknow is at number two with 32 sixes. Suryakumar Yadav of Mumbai is present at number three by planting 30 sixes.
