New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals have finally registered their first victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. In an exciting match on Saturday, Rajasthan edged past Chennai Super Kings by just 6 runs. With this win, Rajasthan moved up in the points table, while CSK suffered their second consecutive defeat.

Big Changes in IPL 2024 Points Table

After Rajasthan Royals’ victory, the IPL 2024 points table witnessed a shake-up. However, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continues to dominate at the top. Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB has played two matches so far, winning both and securing 4 points to maintain its number-one spot.

Delhi Capitals (DC) follow closely in second place, also with 4 points from two games. The subsequent rankings feature Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Giants, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rajasthan Royals. All these teams have 2 points each, but their rankings are determined by net run rate (NRR). Mumbai Indians, having lost both their games, remain at the bottom of the table.

Thrilling Match Summary

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 182 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Nitish Rana was the standout performer, smashing 81 runs off just 36 balls. Riyan Parag also made a valuable contribution with 37 runs off 28 balls. On the bowling front, Chennai Super Kings’ Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, and Matheesa Pathirana picked up 2 wickets each, while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja took 1 wicket each.

In response, Chennai Super Kings fell short, managing only 176/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad played a crucial knock of 63 runs off 44 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja added 32 runs from 22 balls. For Rajasthan, Wanindu Hasaranga emerged as the most successful bowler, taking 4 wickets. Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma chipped in with 1 wicket each.

With this victory, Rajasthan Royals have made a strong comeback in the season, while Chennai Super Kings will need to reassess their strategy to bounce back in the upcoming matches.