Rajasthan Royals (RR) tightened their grip over the number one position in the IPL 2024 points table with a comfortable nine-wicket win against the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the architect of RR's victory over MI. The left-handed batter remained not out on 104 off 60 to help his side complete a chase of 180 runs.
Thanks to their seventh win of the tournament, Rajasthan Royals now have 14 points to their name after eight matches. The Royals' net run rate has improved marginally from +0.677 to +0.698 after the victory over the Mumbai-based franchise.
Mumbai Indians continue to be in the seventh position in the IPL 2024 points table. The five-time champions have only six points in their account after eight matches. Their net run rate has declined from -0.133 to -0.227 because of the nine-wicket defeat against the Rajasthan Royals. Here are the updated standings:
Mumbai Indians are in a challenging situation now. They will have to win a majority of their remaining league stage matches to keep themselves alive in the race to the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have a chance to improve their position in IPL 2024 points table
The IPL 2024 action returns to Chennai tomorrow for a rematch between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants. The two 'super' teams of IPL 2024 clashed in Lucknow just a few nights ago, and in that game, the Lucknow-based team secured a comfortable victory.
If LSG can replicate that performance in CSK tomorrow, they can enter the Top 4 of the IPL 2024 points table. Meanwhile, the Super Kings will have to win tomorrow to ensure that they remain in the Top 4.
It should be an entertaining game between Chennai and Lucknow at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match starts at 7.30pm IST.
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