Chennai lost at home to Lucknow on Tuesday. They had to lose despite scoring big runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s century did not work. Chennai lost two consecutive matches with this in IPL. Both times near Lucknow. As a result, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s team has dropped one step down in the points table. However, the situation of being knocked out of the play-off battle is not yet created. Six more matches left. If they win at least three of them, they can be in the race for the playoffs.
Chennai was number four in IPL. Dropped to five after Tuesday’s loss. Lucknow has moved up to fourth. They have 10 points in eight matches. Run rate 0.148. Below that is Chennai. They have eight points in eight matches. Run rate 0.415. Sixth-placed Gujarat also has eight points. But the run rate is -1.055.
Rajasthan is at the top of the IPL. With 14 points in eight games, they are virtually one step away from the playoffs. Kolkata is also dreaming of the playoffs at the second place with 10 points from seven matches. Hyderabad, which is third, also has 10 points in seven matches. They are behind Kolkata in run rate (0.914).
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Bangalore is at the bottom of the points list. They have only 2 points in eight matches. 4 points in eight matches of Punjab. It is difficult for both these teams to reach the playoffs.
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