India TV Sports Wrap on May 13: Today's top 10 trending news stories

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs to stay in the hunt for the playoffs in the 2024 edition of the IPL while Chennai Super Kings beat the Rajasthan Royals in the first game of the double-header on Sunday, May 12. Both CSK and RCB are alive in the race to the playoffs. On the other hand, in Dublin, Pakistan beat Ireland by seven wickets to level the three-match T20 series 1-1 and Babar Azam became the most successful captain in T20Is. All that and more in our Sports Wrap for today.

Top 10 Trending Sports Stories

Chennai Super Kings keep their destiny in their own hands with a win against Rajasthan Royals

Chennai Super Kings will not have to depend upon other results to qualify for the playoffs in the 2024 edition of the IPL as they beat the Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets to stay very much in the hunt. If CSK beat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their final league stage game, they should be through to the last four.

RCB keep their hopes alive of qualification

RCB have kept their hopes of qualification for the playoffs alive with a massive 47-run win against the Delhi Capitals, which also gave them a booster shot in NRR. 

Pakistan beat Ireland to level the series 1-1

Pakistan beat Ireland by 7 wickets in the second T20I in Dublin to level the three-match series 1-1. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan with their knocks of 70-plus each helped Pakistan chase down 194 without much discomfort.

Gujarat Titans face Kolkata Knight Riders in a must-win clash

Gujarat Titans did well to win by 35 runs against the Chennai Super Kings in their last game and will now face the table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders in another must-win clash. GT might fall back on the NRR bit and hence they would want to win with a big margin.

Babar Azam becomes the most successful captain in T20Is

Babar Azam has now the most number of wins as a captain in T20Is, 45 in men's cricket as he went past Eoin Morgan and Uganda's Brian Masaba to achieve the feat. 

Kylian Mbappe gets booed in the final home game for PSG

Kylian Mbappe, the French superstar, who is set to leave PSG after the ongoing summer played his last home game for the side and received negative reception. He was booed by the fans but he was the bright star in a disappointing 1-3 loss to Toulouse as he was the lone goal-scorer for his side.

Arsenal prevail against Manchester United 

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United showed a tough fight but Trossard's winner helped Arsenal prevail in a thriller in the Premier League 1-0.

Our fielding cost us: James Hopes on Delhi Capitals' loss

Delhi Capitals bowling coach James Hopes admitted that dropping four catches wasn't ideal and that was probably the game-changing moment as the visitors lost by 47 runs against RCB. Hopes said that a win would have kept them in the hunt but now they have left it to the fate.

Olympic trials on June 10 for the wrestlers

Five women and one male wrestlers have met the Olympic qualification quota from India for Paris 2024. However, the final line-up will be decided by trials on June 10. Vinesh Phogat, who has fought in 53kg category but has listed in 50kg, has been advised to zero in on one category.

Djokovic knocked out after shock loss in Italian Open

World No 1 Novak Djokovic suffered a shock loss at the hands of Alejandro Tabilo of Chile by 2-6, 3-6 to be eliminated from the Italian Open in Round 3.