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With eight days and matches each remaining in the league stage of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League, the Kolkata Knight Riders are the only side to clinch the playoff berth with 18 points in 12 matches. In the IPL 2024 points table, the Rajasthan Royals, who lost their last three games, are following KKR at the second spot with 8 wins in 12 matches.
On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings climbed to the third spot surpassing the SunRisers Hyderabad with their recent victory against RR, while the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have registered their fifth consecutive win in the season and are placed fifth with their one match remaining. Here, in this article, we will look at the big updates around the IPL 2024 that took place on Sunday, May 12, but before that, let’s check the match scheduled for the day.
Today's match preview
Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders
The Gujarat Titans will compete against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 63rd match of the IPL 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After losing three matches in a row, the Titans registered a much-needed win to keep their playoff hopes alive, beating the Chennai Super Kings by a margin of 35 runs. Meanwhile, the Knight Riders have become the first team to clinch the playoff berth this season with their nine wins in 12 matches.
Major events around IPL that happened on May 12
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Simarjeet Singh secure comfortable 5-wicket win for Chennai over Rajasthan
In the 61st match of the IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings secured a comfortable win by five wickets against Rajasthan Royals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With their seventh victory in the ongoing IPL season, the defending champions have surpassed SRH to manage the third spot in the IPL 2024 standings. For the Royals, Riyan Parag played a decent innings of 47* off 35, to ensure his side didn’t collapse in a heap, scoring 141/5 in their allotted overs. In the chase, CSK batters contributed significantly as skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten at a score of 42 to help his side pull off the win in 18.2 overs with five wickets remaining.
Axar Patel's 57 goes in vain as Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal guide RCB to beat DC by 47 runs
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dream comeback in IPL 2024 after defeating the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. With this victory, RCB have now won five straight games to get up to the fifth spot on the table. On the other hand, the Capitals slipped to the sixth spot as they still have a superior net run rate compared to the Lucknow Super Giants. Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, and Cameron Green helped RCB post 187 runs on the board at a loss of nine wickets while Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson's lethal bowling helped Bengaluru bowl out Delhi at 140 runs in 19.1 overs.
KKR's Ramandeep Singh penalised for IPL Code of Conduct breach against MI
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Ramandeep Singh has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct in the match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Saturday, May 11. The Indian batting all-rounder committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.20 of the IPL Code of Conduct and the cricketer has also admitted to the offence and match referee’s decision.
Fans speculate MS Dhoni's retirement after CSK's "something special" post goes viral
Fans reacted after Chennai Super Kings shared a cryptic message for the attendees of the Rajasthan Royals’ game in the IPL 2024. The five-time winners hosted Rajasthan Royals for the last league game of the season at home on May 12, Sunday. Ahead of the game, the Chennai-based franchise shared a message for the fans and asked them to stay back at the stadium after the game. CSK’s announcement left fans speculating that it could be MS Dhoni’s final IPL match at home.
Suresh Raina gives two-word reply on CSK vs RR being MS Dhoni’s last in Chepauk
Former India and CSK batter Suresh Raina was asked if it would be MS Dhoni’s last in Chepauk after the franchise's social media post. Former Tamil Nadu cricketer Abhinav Mukund, who is also a part of JioCinema’s commentary panel, asked Raina the big question after rumours around the same spread like wildfire. “Obviously, I have to ask you this question. Is this MS Dhoni’s last game here at Chepauk?” Mukund questioned to which the former India cricketer replied, “Definitely Not”.
WATCH: MS Dhoni and CSK players receive medals after 50th win at Chepauk; celebrate with victory lap
After Chennai registered a comfortable five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024, the Chennai Super Kings management awarded all their players with a medal, to appreciate them for their efforts throughout the IPL 2024 season. MS Dhoni also clicked pictures with the ground staff at the MA Chidambaram Stadium following their last game at home in the group stage.
