The Sunday becomes more delightful because of two nail-biting matches. As the play-off stage is coming close, the battle has become intense. May 12 has seen two exciting clashes. In the first half of the day, Chennai Super Kings faced Rajasthan Royals. The evening becomes more exciting for the clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals. Chennai defeated Rajasthan and RCB outplayed DC in the second match. Those matches shattered the points table of the tournament.Â
Chennai Secured Victory Over Rajasthan:
In the 61st IPL 2024 match, Chennai Super Kings clashed with Rajasthan Royals at the MA. Chidambaram Stadium. While Rajasthan struggled to set a formidable total, their batsmen faced setbacks early on. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler’s dismissals added pressure, but Dhruv Jurel’s 28 runs and Riyan Parag’s unbeaten 47 salvaged them to 141 runs in 20 overs. Chennai’s disciplined bowling, spearheaded by Tushar Deshpande and Simarjeet Singh, stifled Rajasthan’s batting lineup.
In response, Chennai Super Kings displayed collective effort in chasing down the target. Despite initial hiccups, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 42 runs anchored their innings, securing a 5-wicket victory. Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal led the bowling attack, snatching crucial wickets that could not seal Rajasthan’s win. Chennai won the match by 5 wickets.Â
RCB Triumphed Over DC:
In the 62nd match of IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru clashed with Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bengaluru displayed stellar batting prowess. Despite Faf du Plessis’ early dismissal, Virat Kohli and Will Jacks anchored the innings. Jacks scored 41 off 29 balls, while Rajat Patidar contributed 52 off 32 balls. An unbeaten 32 by Cameron Green propelled them to a formidable total of 187/9 in 20 overs.
In response, Delhi Capitals struggled against Bengaluru’s bowlers. Despite Sai Hope’s notable 29 runs, the team faltered against the bowling attack. Axar Patel’s valiant half-century was in vain as they managed only 140 runs. Bengaluru’s bowlers, led by Yash Dayal with three wickets, and supported by Lockie Ferguson and Swapnil Singh, secured a convincing 47-run victory.
Changes on the Points Table:
As the Sunday was thrilling because of two exciting matches, fans experienced a great day. The results of the matches impacted the points table. After beating Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings moved to the third position of the points table. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s win over Delhi Capitals made a big impact. After the 47-run win, RCB moved to the fifth position of the points table. With that defeat, DC slipped into the 6th position. That match also affected LSG’s position. After RCB’s win, they have slipped into the seventh position.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| 1. | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 9 | 3 | 18 | +1.428 |
| 2. | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | +0.349 |
| 3. | Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 7 | 6 | 14 | +0.528 |
| 4. | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | +0.406 |
| 5. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | +0.387 |
| 6. | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.482 |
| 7. | Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -0.769 |
| 8. | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -1.063 |
| 9. | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 4 | 9 | 8 | -0.271 |
| 10. | Punjab Kings | 12 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -0.423 |
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