Mumbai Indians (MI) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play in the 1000th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, marking another significant moment in the tournament’s illustrious and illustrious past.
A total of 958 games were played in the cricketing carnival before to the start of the current 16th edition of the IPL, which suggests that the 42nd match of the current season will in fact be the historic 1000th IPL match.
The match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on May 6th was previously thought to be the IPL’s 1000th game, however new study has determined that MI’s encounter versus RR will actually be the competition’s 1,000th game.
The BCCI has organised a small ceremony to honour the momentous occasion. Special flags will be carried by the volunteers, and video excerpts from previous events will be on show. Sanju Samson and Rohit Sharma, the two captains, will receive unique memorabilia.
With three victories and four defeats, MI is eighth in the standings. They have six points altogether. They had suffered a 55-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in their last game.
With five victories and three defeats, RR, on the other hand, is in second place. They have 10 points altogether. The last game between RR and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ended in a 32-run victory for RR.
Whatever the outcome may be, cricket fans can expect a thrilling match as these two dynamic teams square off. With 1,000th IPL match played and supporters hoping it continues to grow each year, this game may be the ideal way to commemorate the festival that the IPL has evolved into over the years.
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