The IPL ‘El Clasico’ on Sunday had one clear winner – Chennai Tremendous Kings, with Mumbai Indians ending second finest. The a lot awaited conflict had all of it. There have been terrific performances from the children, MS Dhoni completed CSK’s innings with 20 runs off simply 4 balls, Rohit Sharma scored  a ton, however in the end it was CSK which got here out victorious. One other factor that bought repeated was the gang booing Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya.

Cricket greats like Sunil Gavaskar and Kevin Pietersen criticised his captaincy. Whereas MI misplaced the match, they nonetheless have ample alternative to qualify for the playoffs. Nonetheless, they won’t get a chance to avenge their loss in opposition to CSK within the league stage of the IPL 2024. The explanation for that is that the groups are positioned in several teams.

Mumbai Indians are positioned in Group A together with Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Tremendous Giants, Delhi Capitals. Chennai Tremendous Kings are positioned in Group B together with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

In keeping with the IPL 2024 format, the groups in the identical group face one another twice in residence and away format. On prime of that, the groups play 4 matches with groups from different group at residence or away. In opposition to one of many 5 groups, they play each at residence and away.

This time, the draw has been such that Mumbai Indians face Chennai Tremendous Kings solely as soon as within the league stage of the IPL 2024. Therefore, it’s unattainable for Mumbai Indians to avenge Sunday’s loss within the league stage.

Nonetheless, if each the groups qualify for the playoffs and face off once more, it is going to be a chance for MI to avenge the loss.