Rain dashes Gujarat Titans’ hopes, Shubman Gill’s team out of playoff race

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans are out of the race for the playoffs in IPL 2024. Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders (GT vs KKR) were to clash in the 63rd match of the tournament. In such a situation, due to rain, Gujarat’s wishes were dashed. Tomorrow’s match was to be held at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. In such a situation, this match was canceled due to rain. Due to which Gujarat is officially out of the playoff race.

GT out of playoff race

The journey of Gujarat Titans has come to an end. To remain in the race for the playoff, Gujarat had to win against Kolkata. But even the toss could not take place due to heavy rain at Narendra Modi Stadium. Due to which the team has become the third team to be out of the playoff race. Let us tell you that earlier Mumbai and Punjab were out of the race for playoffs.

The team could not qualify for the playoffs for the first time

So far the team has played 13 matches. In which the team has won 5 matches and secured 11 points. Due to cancellation of yesterday’s match against Kolkata, there was a divide of one point each between the two teams.

Now the team has only one match left. Even if Gujarat wins the last match, it will have 13 points. Which is not enough to qualify for the playoffs. Let us tell you that GT had reached the finals in the last two seasons. This is the first time that the team has not even qualified for the playoffs.

KKR will play its first qualifier after 10 years

Kolkata remains on top in the points table with 19 points. Kolkata Knight Riders is the first team to secure its place in the playoffs. With this, the team has also confirmed its place in the first qualifier. In such a situation, only time will tell which team qualifies for the playoffs against KKR.