As things stand halfway through the tournament at the moment, defending champions Gujarat Titans are seated atop the table with Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings trailing them at second and third respectively with 11 points each. (Pic: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-05-05 10:59 PM IST
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Yashasvi Jaiswal's magnificent 124 went in vain as Suryakumar Yadav (55) and Tim David (45 not out) carried five-time champions Mumbai Indians to six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the 1000th match of the tournament in a run-fest at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday
Mumbai Indians chased down a 200-plus target for the second straight game as they beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in the Indian Premier League on May 3.
Kohli and Gambhir added another chapter to their bitter rivalry as they indulged in an ugly face-off after Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs. Some found it juvenile, a few others liked the spice and the idea of intense rivalry, while the firm believers of the 'Gentlemen's Game' thought it could have been avoided.
IPL is known for its slam-bang cricket that has seen 200-plus totals chased at ease. However, on two consecutive days, RCB and Delhi Capitals (DC) defended low scores, 126-9 and 138-8 respectively.
MI have played four matches at their beloved Wankhede Stadium, but have managed to win just two, while CSK too have registered two victories in four matches at home (Chepauk), just like RR.
