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Gujarat Titans (GT), former finalists and champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022, saw their playoff dreams come crashing down in a heart-wrenching manner. Facing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 63, their hopes were dashed as unrelenting rain led to the abandonment of the game at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This unfortunate turn of events marked the GT’s first-ever exclusion from the playoffs since their IPL inception in 2022.
Despite GT’s earlier aspirations of clinching victories to secure a playoff spot, the abandoned fixture sealed their fate of elimination. With no points gained from the washed-out match against KKR, the Titans found themselves out of contention for the playoffs, a bitter pill to swallow for the franchise and its supporters.
Playoff hopes dashed: Gujarat Titans’ last-ditch efforts in vain
Before the abandoned match, GT were on a precarious path, needing wins in their remaining games to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their recent triumph over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had briefly reignited 🐲their optimism. However, the rain-m🏅arred encounter against KKR proved to be the final blow to their aspirations.
The abandonment left GT unable to accumulate the necessary points, effectively extinguishing any hopes of a playoff berth. Even if they now emerge victorious in their final league encounter against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), it would be a mere consolation, as their jour▨ney in IPL 2024 have come to an abrupt end.
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The road ahead: KKR’s quest for IPL glory
In stark contrast to the GT’s despair, the KKR celebrated a triumphant journey to the playoffs in IPL 2024. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, KKR secured their spot in the playoffs with a resounding victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in their previous fixture. With 19 points from 13 matches now, KKR emerged as frontrunners in the tourna൩ment, showcasing their dominance and determination.
With Qualifier 1 on the horizon, KKR will aim to maintain their winning streak and assert their dominance in the tournament. Their journey was defined by grit, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As they brace themselves for the ch🤪allenges ahead, KKR remains resolute in their pursuit of IPL glory, ready 🦄to script another chapter of success in their illustrious history.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Gujarat Titans are n💟ow eliminated from the playoff race😕 💃
— Sai (@sai_whispers)
Hardik Pandya ne Gujarat and Mumbai dono ka ka🌄baada kar diya. Guja🏅rat eliminated.
— The Contest Guy (@BoliMocr)
Shubman Gill and rest of the Gujarat Titans' player taking pictures with the ground staff in Ahmedabad. What a lovely gesture ❤️❤️❤️
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
it's unfair that GT is being robbed off a chance to be in the playoffs because of rain…for no fault of theirs.Ideally both the teams should be granted 2points..not 1 point…
— G N Rao (@GummadamRao)
With this Washout, GT will be the 3rd team to get eliminated. So now 5𓂃 T🐻eams will be fighting for 2 Positions.
— 🎰 (@StanMSD)
Officially Rain Elimina🐲ted Gujarat Titans from IPL2024 and KKR will Play Qualifier 1 🔥
— VK45 🇮🇳 (@sportslovervk45)
Following Mumbai Indians and Punjab Ki😼ngs, Gujarat Titans become the third team to be eliminated from IPL 2024.
— Ayan Mukherjee (@Ayan_Mukherjee_)
Our fiꦺnal home game has sadly been called off due to ra𝓡in 💔 | | |
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans)
Shubman Gill lead Gujarat Titan𝔍s tha✅nking the fans for the huge support 🌟
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Points shared after rain plays spoilsport.
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
Gujarat Titans players taking a lap around the Groun💧d to thank the ♔crowd❤.
— Jay Cricket. (@Jay_Cricket18)
