It was an eventful day of IPL 2024. The Sunday decked up well because of the doubleheader. In the first match, Kolkata Knight Riders faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In the second match, the Punjab Kings met Gujarat Titas. Those teams made some notable changes in the points table through their extraordinary performances.
KKR vs RCB’s Exceptional Performance:
In the 36th match of the IPL tournament, Kolkata Knight Riders faced Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. KKR’s batters displayed their prowess, setting an imposing target of 223 runs. Despite Phil Salt’s explosive start, Yash Mohammed Siraj and Cameron Green’s disciplined bowling restricted KKR to a challenging total. Skipper Shreyas Iyer’s half-century bolstered their innings, showcasing their batting depth.
In response, RCB showed resilience as Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar led a spirited chase. However, Andre Russell’s fiery spell turned the tide, clinching crucial wickets. Despite Suyash Prabhudessai and Dinesh Karthik’s valiant efforts, RCB fell agonizingly short by just 1 run, succumbing to KKR’s bowling attack led by Russell and Harshit Rana. It was a nail-biting finish that highlighted the competitive spirit of both teams in the IPL showdown.
PBKS vs GT’s Thrilling Performance:
‘In the clash between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings batted first, with Sam Curran and Prabhsimran Singh providing a solid start. However, despite contributions from Harpreet Singh and Harpreet Brar, they were bowled out for 142 runs. The Gujarat Titans’ bowlers were in top form, with Sai Kishore taking 4 crucial wickets, supported by Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmed, and Rashid Khan.
In the chase, Gujarat Titans displayed remarkable resilience. Wriddhiman Saha, Shubman Gill, and Sai Sudharsan contributed with the bat, while Rahul Tewatia’s unbeaten 36 off 18 balls sealed the victory. Despite efforts from Arshdeep Singh and Harshal Patel, who took crucial wickets, Punjab Kings couldn’t defend their total, and Gujarat Titans emerged victorious by 3 wickets. It was a thrilling encounter showcasing Gujarat’s strong batting and Punjab’s spirited bowling effort.
Changes in Points Table:
Fans have witnessed two amazing fixtures on April 21st. The performances brought some notable changes in the points table. KKR registered a close win of 1 run against RCB. With that win, they come up to the second position with 10 points. RCB is still in the last position.
On the other hand, GT defeated PBKS by 3 wickets. With that win, they secured 8 points and climbed up to the sixth position. On the other hand, Punjab slipped into the 9th position.
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | NRR |
| 1. | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | +0.677 |
| 2. | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +1.206 |
| 3. | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 | +0.914 |
| 4. | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.529 |
| 5. | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | +0.123 |
| 6. | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -1.055 |
| 7. | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -0.133 |
| 8. | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.477 |
| 9 | Punjab Kings | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -0.251 |
| 10. | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | -1.046 |
