Why Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings Are Playing Each Other Only Once in IPL 2024
Mumbai Indians lost to Chennai Super Kings in their only IPL 2024 league meeting despite Rohit Sharma's unbeaten century, with CSK winning by 20 runs at the Wankhede Stadium.
On Sunday, at the Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Indians suffered a defeat at the hands of the Chennai Super Kings in their only league encounter for the season. In a thrilling match, the Chennai Super Kings emerged victorious by 20 runs, despite a remarkable effort from Rohit Sharma, who scored an unbeaten century. Rohit Sharma's innings of 105* runs off 63 balls wasn't enough for Mumbai Indians, as they could only manage to reach 186/6 in their 20 overs while chasing a target of 207 runs set by CSK.
Matheesha Pathirana was the standout bowler for Chennai, claiming four wickets. Earlier in the match, half-centuries from Ruturaj Gaikwad (69) and Shivam Dube (66*) propelled CSK to a total of 206/4 in their 20 overs. Hardik Pandya was the most successful bowler for Mumbai, taking two wickets. This game could be MS Dhoni's last IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium, leading to speculation that this might be his final IPL campaign. The match on Sunday was the only one scheduled between the two teams in the league phase.
When Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants made their IPL debuts in 2022, the teams were divided into two groups. The reason for Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings facing each other only once in IPL 2024 is that they are placed in different groups. According to the format, each team plays eight matches within their group, both home and away against the other four teams. Additionally, each team plays four matches against franchises from the other group, either at home or away, with one team playing the remaining sides twice, both at home and away.
The groups and match allocation were decided through a random draw. In a display of his skill, Dhoni came in to bat in the final over of the first innings and, with four deliveries to go, smashed Hardik Pandya for a hat-trick of sixes and a double. Following this victory, CSK is placed third in the IPL 2024 points table with eight points from three games. They are behind league leaders Rajasthan Royals (10) and second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders (8). Sunrisers Hyderabad is in fourth place with six points. Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans are tied in fifth place with six points each. Punjab Kings are seventh with four points, while Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals are tied in eighth place with four points each. RCB is at the bottom of the ten-team standings with 2 points.
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