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 obtained 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 possibility to avenge their loss towards CSK within the league stage of the IPL 2024. The explanation for that is that the groups are positioned in numerous 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 line with the IPL 2024 format, the groups in the identical group face one another twice in dwelling and away format. On prime of that, the groups play 4 matches with groups from different group at dwelling or away. Towards one of many 5 groups, they play each at dwelling 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 not possible 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, will probably be a possibility for MI to avenge the loss.