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The result ensured that KKR consolidate their position in the top two as they fetched 19 points from 13 matches and made it to Qualifier 1. Gujarat Titans, however, the runners-up last year and champions in 2022, are out of the playoffs reckoning with 11 points from 13 matches.

Even though DC dropped four catches during RCB's early stage of the game, RCB continued their attacking game and cruised through to a competitive total of 187/9. However, DC bowlers put up a great fight during the last five overs, stifling RCB's surge and keeping the total below the mark of 200.

The defeat did not deter the Chennai Super Kings from winning the match at the end; they won by five wickets. They managed to chase the total set by the Rajasthan Royals, 141/5, getting to 145/5 in 18.2 overs. The win will do little but firm the Chennai Super Kings' position in the competition, showing their mettle and determination on the pitch.

This victory helped Kolkata Knight Riders become the first team to book their spot in the Playoff, moving to 18 points from nine wins from 12 matches. This was their second win over MI this season, having beaten them at the Wankhede stadium a few days back.

In an interview with The Grade Cricketer podcast, Stubbs shared how he had tried many times to challenge Yadav in the nets, to which he was refused each time.Despite persistence from his side, the Indian spinner remains steadfast, and Stubbs remains intrigued.

Opting to bat first on a docile surface, Gill showcased his prowess with nine boundaries and six towering sixes, amassing 104 runs at a blistering strike rate of 189.09, securing his fourth IPL century in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Sudarshan, thrust into the opening slot due to Wriddhiman Saha's injury, blazed his way to 103 runs, his maiden IPL hundred, striking five fours and seven maximums at a remarkable strike rate of 201.96.

Speaking after his brilliant effort, he was adjudged Player of the Match as Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Punjab Kings by 60 runs, Kohli revealed his tactical adjustment. He has scored 634 runs this season at a strike rate of 153.5 and an average of 70.44.