The stage is set at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for a clash between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals. Both teams are out of the running for the playoffs.
On Sunday, the Gujarat Titans sealed their playoff spot by beating the Delhi Capitals. This win also confirmed the playoff spots for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Punjab Kings.
In a shocking turn of events, a brawl broke out among fans during the match between the Delhi Capitals and the Gujarat Titans. A video of the incident is doing the rounds on social media, showing four people exchanging blows.
The fight occurred before the match started, while the players were warming up on the field.
The Delhi Capitals had batted first, scoring 199 runs, thanks to a century from KL Rahul. The Gujarat Titans made history by chasing down the target without losing a wicket.
Sai Sudarshan and Shubman Gill’s opening partnership led the team to a 10-wicket win. Sudarshan scored 108 runs, including 12 fours and 4 sixes, off 61 balls. Gill hit 7 sixes and 3 fours to score 93 runs off 53 balls.
The Gujarat Titans’ victory confirmed their playoff spot, along with the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Punjab Kings. The Delhi Capitals and the Mumbai Indians are now vying for the fourth spot. The Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday.
The Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals will look to end their season on a high note, despite being out of the playoff race.