Rain Washes Out kkr vs rr Match, Royals Secure Playoff Spot!
Rain Plays Spoilsport! kkr vs rr Washed Out, Royals Secure Third Place in Playoffs!
Cricket fans are in for a shocker! The highly anticipated kkr vs rr clash, crucial for determining the final IPL 2024 standings, was cancelled due to rain. Persistent downpours at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on May 19th meant not a single ball could be bowled.
However, these rain clouds brought a silver lining for the Rajasthan Royals. With the match being washed out, they've secured a direct entry into the Eliminator stage of the IPL 2024 playoffs. Their 16 points from 13 matches solidify their third place position on the points table.
Playoff Picture:
The rain-affected match has finalized the IPL 2024 playoff positions:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Top spot with 19 points (Qualifies for Qualifier 1)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Second place with 17 points (Qualifies for Qualifier 2)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Third place with 16 points (Plays in Eliminator)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Fourth place with 14 points (Plays in Eliminator)
This sets the stage for some thrilling upcoming playoff matches. Kolkata Knight Riders will await their Qualifier 1 opponent, while the winner between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator will face them in Qualifier 2.
All eyes are now on the exciting IPL 2024 playoffs. You can catch the live score and updates on the official IPL website or app.