IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts as rain dashes Rajasthan’s hopes for top two spot in last league game against Kolkata

05/19/2024

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In another rain-affected match, the game between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati was called off due to rain. Both teams were awarded one point each and this being the season's final game, Kolkata secured the top spot while the Royals slipped down to third following SRH's win.

‌A packed Barsapara crowd eagerly awaited the final game of this year's Indian Premier League league stage. The skies, initially cloudy, transformed into a downpour by toss time, forcing the covers onto the lush green ground. At around 8:35 PM IST, a brief respite from the rain brought cheers as the covers were removed. Yet, just as hope glimmered for a start, the rain gods had other plans, unleashing a heavier deluge that left puddles on the outfield, dashing any prospects of play. However, at 10:07 PM IST, the rain ceased in Guwahati, prompting the removal of the square covers as match officials began inspecting the outfield. With a ray of hope, another ground inspection was scheduled for 10:25 PM, with the super sopper diligently at work.

With a miraculous job by the Guwahati groundsmen, the match officials immediately proceeded for the toss with a seven-over game in mind. In a brisk movement, the toss took place and Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl first with the game set to begin at 10:45 PM IST

As the on-field umpires prepared to step onto the ground, unfortunately, the rain returned, causing further delay. With the cut-off time for a five-over game looming at 10:56 PM, all aspirations were shattered by the sudden resurgence of rainfall. Moreover, with the persistent on-and-off showers, the match was ultimately called off.

The league stage thus concludes with the washout, placing Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the top four spots. Kolkata Knight Riders, leading with 20 points, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (17 points) in Qualifier 1 on 21st May at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Additionally, Rajasthan Royals, also with 17 points, will clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator game on 22nd May in Ahmedabad.

Lets see

Personally, I'll love If RR goes on to win this Year's title! whom are you backing?
— Hustler (@HustlerCSK)

Good question

Bc who tf keeps game at Guwahati when Pune, Indore are not getting any IPL games since years??
— KoKo! (@KshitijDisIz)

Rain had a great laugh

Seems like rain will have the last laugh . 🌨️🌩️🌨️

Very unlikely that we will have a game tonight. With that RR 's chances of qualifying in the top two is getting washed away
— Nirvana (@DattaTirth12562)

It's over

Game over for Rajasthan Royals. Now they have to play Eliminator against RCB.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)

Gone

PENTAGON

HEXAGON

RAJASTHAN ROYALS 2nd SPOT GONE
— 𝙴𝚂𝙷𝙸𝙺𝙰 🎀 (@eshika_nagpal)

Onto the next one

CSK to gaya ab Rajasthan Royal ke bari..😊
— Kaushal Mart (@kaushalkrm)

Washed away

The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals has been abandoned without a ball bowled.
— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01)

Sad

Rajasthan Royals should not play matches in from next season.

Feel Sad For
— Tribal Baba 🪙 (@TribalBaba)

Called off

KKR vs Rajasthan match called off,SRH vs KKR playing Q1,kasuko na kodaka vasthunaaa
— Master (@arunkalyan5)

Just imagine

Imagine winning 8 out first 9 games and still ended up playing eliminator. Rajasthan Royals should be very disappointed with their performance in the 2nd half of the IPL. Might have lost the trophy.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)

IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts as rain dashes Rajasthan’s hopes for top two spot in last league game against Kolkata

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