Chennai has made a big upset in the point table by defeating Rajasthan by 5 wickets.

• Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan by 5 wickets
  
• With the win, CSK jumped in the points table
  
• CSK has reached third place in the points table
  

In the 61st match of IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets. In this match played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, Rajasthan failed to score big and could only score 141 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Chennai Super Kings scored 145 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in 18.2 overs and won the match by 5 wickets.

Chennai jumped in the points table

With this victory of Chennai Super Kings, there has been a big change in the point table. With this win, CSK has taken a huge leap in the points table. The team captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad has now reached the third position in the points table. CSK has played 13 matches so far in the current season and has won 7 of them. Chennai has 14 points. Another win could almost seal their place in the playoffs. Before this match, CSK was at fourth position in the points table.

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Kolkata Knight Riders on top

Kolkata Knight Riders are on top in the points table. KKR has won 9 out of 12 matches so far in the league stage. Rajasthan is at second place with 8 wins out of 12 and CSK is at third place with 7 wins out of 13. SRH has won 7 out of 12 matches and Pat Cummins's team is in fourth place. Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have won 6 out of 12 matches. Whereas RCB and GT have played 12-12 matches and won 5-5. MI and PBKS are out, while Kolkata have qualified for the playoffs. The remaining 7 teams are still in the race for the playoffs.