IPL 2024 Points Table After 21 matches. MI Registered 1st Win of The Season; LSG Storms Into Top 3

After the conclusion of 21 matches in the ongoing IPL 2024, the points table starting to heat up with every team now have atleast one win. Here's the position of each team.

Welcome to the 26th Edition of The Cricket Diaries!

After 21 thrilling matches, here's the latest standings in the ongoing IPL 2024!

1. IPL Fever at Its Peak:

The excitement of IPL 2024 has reached its zenith, with every team vying for victory to secure crucial points and maintain their position in the playoffs race. With Mumbai Indians notching their first win, every team in the tournament now boasts at least one victory.

2. Era-Defining Season:

IPL 2024 is shaping up to be an epochal season, characterized by teams' relentless pursuit of posting imposing totals on the scoreboard. Some weeks ago we saw Sunrisers Hyderabad score 277 runs in 20 overs. After a few games, Kolkata Knight Riders threatened to overtake 277 but eventually ended up at 272. Yesterday Mumbai Indians put up 234 on the scoreboard. So, we are seeing now 230+ scores are achieved consistently. The other side of the story is, that even when 230+ runs are scored in the 1st innings, there is no guarantee that the team will successfully defend it. That’s how easy the batting has become in this era.

3. Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals:

In a high-scoring run-fest, Mumbai Indians clinched victory against Delhi Capitals at Wankhede, catapulting from 10th to 8th position. Romario Shepherd's blistering 32-run over proved pivotal in MI's triumph, causing a slip in DC's ranking to 10th place.

4. Lucknow Super Giants vs. Gujarat Titans:

On the other hand, in the evening encounter, Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious against Gujarat Titans, defending a total of 163 runs. Marcus Stoinis's gritty fifty and strategic bowling changes propelled LSG to success, as GT faltered in the face of heavy spin on the pitch. LSG's 33-run victory propelled them into the top three of the points table.

5. Current Standings:

After 21 games, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Chennai Super Kings occupy the top four positions, with RR and KKR remaining unbeaten in the season.

Number

Team

Points

1

Rajasthan Royals

08

2

Kolkata Knight Riders

06

3

Lucknow Super Giants

06

4

Chennai Super Kings

04

5

Sunrisers Hyderabad

04

6

Punjab Kings

04

7

Gujarat Titans

04

8

Mumbai Indians

02

9

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

02

10

Delhi Capitals

02

6. Upcoming Fixture:

Tomorrow's clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk promises to reignite one of IPL's oldest rivalries, setting the stage for another thrilling encounter in IPL 2024.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on IPL 2024!

Regards,
Ashutosh Nayak,
Founder, The Cricket Diaries

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