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GT remain at the top of IPL standings despite the loss to LSG

Mitchell Marsh’s century and Nicholas Pooran’s half ton sealed the deal for LSG against GT (Image via PTI)

GT remain at the top of IPL standings despite the loss to LSG

Mitchell Marsh’s century and Nicholas Pooran’s half ton sealed the deal for LSG against GT (Image via PTI)

GT remain at the top of IPL standings despite the loss to LSG

With all hopes of qualifying for the playoffs out of question for Lucknow Super Giants, the Rishabh Pant led squad put up a sublime 235 runs on the board after coming on to bat first against Gujarat Titans.The impressive total was enough for LSG to pull off a 33-run victory, despite a spirited fightback from GT’s middle order.Mitchell Marsh’s trailblazing century (117 off 64), his partnership with Aiden Markram and the superb cameo by Nicholas Pooran (56 from 27) set LSG up with a bountiful total to defend. While the early wickets of captain Shubman Gill, his opening partner Sai Sudharsan and GT’s trusted man at No 3, Jos Buttler lined things up for LSG, GT’s middle order put up a valiant fight. Shahrukh Khan and Sherfane Rutherford quickly got to work, carrying their side within reach of the 235 target.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!However, after Rutherford departed for 38, GT’s charge was cut short. In the overs that followed, GT managed to get close to the demanding target, but eventually fell short by 33 runs.

Following the win, LSG jump to 6th spot, with 12 points in 13 games. The win takes them above Kolkata Knight Riders, who were previously one spot ahead of them. As for GT, their top spot remains untouched, with their 18 points from 12 games enough to keep them at the summit. Here’s a look at the updated points table after LSG’s thrilling win over Gujarat Titans on Thursday :

GT remain at the top of IPL standings despite the loss to LSG

However, a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday will result in the Titans dropping down to second, while a win for Punjab Kings on Saturday can possibly push them down to third. The loss also puts GT’s top two finish under doubt, with them needing to win against Chennai Super Kings to reclaim the top spot.

With the top four teams already decided, GT, RCB, PBKS and MI are all in the running for the crucial top two spots. The remaining six teams – Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals are officially out of playoff contention.Who’s that IPL player?With just six more games left in the league stage, all eyes fall on the playoffs, set to commence on May 29.