The last league match of the 16th season of the Indian Premier League was played on Sunday, 21 May. The team of Royal Challengers Bangalore got defeated at the hands of Gujarat Titans and its journey ended here. To make it to the playoffs, Bangalore's team had to win the match at any cost but it could not happen.
With the defeat of Gujarat Titans in the last league match of Royal Challengers Bangalore, the place of Mumbai Indians in the playoffs was confirmed. On Sunday itself, in the first match of the day, Mumbai won by achieving a target of 201 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
For the last 16 seasons, the team of Royal Challengers Bangalore has been yearning to lift a trophy. The dream of winning the Indian Premier League under the captaincy of Virat Kohli could not be fulfilled. Faf du Plessis has also failed in its attempt for the last two seasons. This time also when the team was close to the playoffs, its dream was shattered.
The teams of Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians have made it to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League this time. The teams of Mumbai and Chennai, who were lagging in the last season, have also reached the last four.
In the last season of the Indian Premier League, Chennai Super Kings finished 9th while Mumbai Indians team was at number 10. Both the teams won 4 with great difficulty after playing 14 matches. Both Mumbai and Chennai had 8 points but Chennai was at number 9 due to a better net run rate.
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