Did the rain in Ahmedabad bring good news for KKR?

At last, the fear came true. The Gujarat Titans vs. KKR match in Ahmedabad was abandoned due to rain. As a result, just as Shubman Gilder’s chances ended, KKR’s first two positions were also confirmed without even stepping on the field. Which means the Kolkata Knight Riders will enter the field in the first qualifier this time.

Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders were separated by 1 point each as rain washed away the 63rd league match of IPL 2024. The Gujarat Titans were sure to be eliminated from IPL 2024 if they somehow opened a point at home. Because it was a life-death match for them. Last time, runners had to withdraw from the league stage, like this time, as they got 1 point in the end.

After collecting 1 point from the lost match, Gujarat’s collection stands at 11 points in 13 matches. So Shubman Gill won’t be able to advance more than 13 points, even if he wins the last match. Four teams have already collected 14 or more points. So it is not possible for Gujarat to be in the top four of the league table.