On Thursday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) were all set to face off in a vital IPL 2024 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
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The result of this match will play a significant role in decising which two teams finish third and fourth, and make it to the playoffs. As of now, SRH as well as Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are in the hunt.
However, the toss and match have been delayed thus far by incessant rain.
Will MS Dhoni retire after IPL 2024? Robin Uthappa gives his verdict on CSK star's future
During the rain delay, fans and experts began to look forward to the remaining matches in the tournament, and one in particular; RCB vs CSK on May 18. The match could be a virtual knock-out for both sides, and it could also be India and CSK legend MS Dhoni's final professional match.
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It is still unknown whether Dhoni plans to retire after this IPL season, or if he wants to continue for longer. Former CSK and RCB player, and India international Robin Uthappa expressed his view on JioCinema on Thursday. He said,
Coming to CSK, is this MS's last run? I don't think so, personally, I don't think so. But, do they want to spoil RCB's party? Definitely. Ruturaj, I think, would want to get to the knockoout stage in his first season as captain. That will be a huge confidence booster for him and for CSK. It's one for the long run. Let's see where that goes.
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CSK currently sit in third position in the points table, but could be overtaken by Sunrisers Hyderabad. They will also be overtaken by RCB if they lose their final league game against them by a margin of 18 runs or more.
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