The 2024 Indian Premier League has been a roller-coaster ride for all the teams, and the latest match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders was no exception. However, the match got affected by rain, causing the toss to be delayed in Guwahati. The rain also threatened to wash out the game, putting Rajasthan’s qualifier spot in danger.
Rajasthan Royals have had a mixed season so far and were placed at sixth position in the points table before the match. They needed to win their remaining two matches to stand a chance of qualifying for the playoffs. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders were already out of the tournament and were playing for pride.
The match was scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, but due to heavy rain, the toss was delayed. The ground staff worked tirelessly to remove water from the covers, but the rain persisted, leading to a further delay in the match. As per the rules of the IPL, a match can be shortened to a minimum of five overs per side if there is a delay due to rain.
However, the rain gods were not kind enough as the rain continued to pour, eventually causing the match to be abandoned. This was a huge blow to Rajasthan Royals’ hopes of qualifying for the playoffs as they needed to win both their remaining matches to stand a chance.
This is not the first time that rain has played spoilsport in the IPL. In fact, rain has been a major concern for the tournament since its inception in 2008. The IPL has seen several matches being delayed or abandoned due to rain, leading to frustration among fans and players.
In 2019, the final of the IPL between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings was also affected by rain, causing the match to be shortened to 20 overs per side. Mumbai Indians eventually won the match by one run, thanks to a brilliant bowling performance by Lasith Malinga in the last over.
In conclusion, the match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders was a crucial one for Rajasthan’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. However, rain played spoilsport, causing the match to be abandoned. With one more match to go, Rajasthan will have to win it to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders will take some positives from the game and look to end their campaign on a high note.
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Tags: Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL, Rain, Playoffs.
