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The Indian Premier League's 2024 edition saw two thrilling matches on Sunday, with Kolkata Knight Riders defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans triumphing over Punjab Kings. The victories of KKR and GT resulted in a change in the standings, with GT moving up and RCB sliding down. Additionally, the orange cap standings were also affected, and here are the updated rankings after Match 36 between RCB and KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The Gujarat Titans pull off a thrilling victory over the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 match. Rahul Tewatia's unbeaten 36 off 18 helped the Titans chase down the target of 143 in 19.1 overs. Sai Kishore's four-wicket haul for the Titans limited the Kings to a below-par total of 142. Prabhsimran Singh's explosive start was not enough as the Kings lost their way after his dismissal and ultimately fell to the Titans.
Led by a dominant performance from spinner Sai Kishore, Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by 67 runs in an exhilarating encounter at Mullanpur. Opting to bat, Punjab Kings struggled to put up a total of 142, thanks to relentless spin attacks from Gujarat Titans. The match saw a resolute display from unsung Indian players Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, but it wasn't enough to save Punjab Kings from their ninth place spot on the leaderboard. With this win, Gujarat Titans continue to climb up the rankings with three wins and four defeats so far. Stay tuned for live scores and updates as the home side takes on the chase with openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha.
On Thursday, Punjab Kings staged a stunning late counter-attack to outclass Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a thrilling finish in the 2024 IPL match. The high-scoring match featured impressive catches by both teams, but crucial drops by Umesh Yadav and Azmatullah Omarzai proved costly for Gujarat Titans. Among the standout catches was Harpreet Brar's wonderful diving catch, inches from the ground, to dismiss the struggling Vijay Shankar.
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In the ongoing 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), underdogs Gujarat Titans led by Shubman Gill will take on Shikhar Dhawan's star-studded Punjab Kings at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. While the hosts have been unbeaten at home so far, their batting unit has been inconsistent, with David Miller's timely knock in the previous game offering hope. On the other hand, Punjab Kings, despite having a strong team on paper, have been hit and miss in their performances. With both teams looking to seal their second win of the tournament, this highly-anticipated clash promises to be a thrilling encounter. Stay tuned for live score updates!