With only seven games left in IPL 2024 before the playoffs, six teams are fighting for three spots. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are already in. Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Gujarat Titans (GT) are out. The teams still in the race are RCB, CSK, DC, RR, LSG, and SRH. Each of these teams has a chance to make it to the playoffs, depending on how they perform in the remaining matches. So, it’s a tight competition, and every game counts for these teams to secure their spot in the IPL 2024 playoffsings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans (GT) have already been eliminated from the playoffs race after their dismal campaigns in the ongoing edition.
Meanwhile, five other teams are still in contention to secure the remaining three spots for the IPL 2024 playoffs .On that note, we take a look at the scenarios with which all the teams remaining for IPL 2024 playoffs contention can still qualify.
Rajasthan Royals
Despite losing their last three matches, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the overwhelming favourites for a top-two finish in the IPL 2024 league stage. With 16 points from 12 games, the Royals are placed second in the standings with a net run-rate of +0.349. The Sanju Samson-led Royals are still scheduled to face Punjab Kings (May 15) and Kolkata Knight Riders (May 19). They need to win at least one of their remaining games to qualify for playoffs. If the Royals win both matches, they will finish in the top two. However, if RR suffer defeat in both games, they are still expected to qualify due to a better NRR.
Played: 12, Points: 16, NRR: +0.349
Remaining matches: PBKS (H), KKR (H)
Chennai Super Kings
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are placed third in the IPL 2024 standings. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK have registered seven wins and six losses this season with 14 points on the board. The five-time IPL champions will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their final game. To qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, CSK only need to beat RCB at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18. With a net run-rate of +0.528, CSK will finish in the top four with a win on Saturday. However, if they lose, CSK need to ensure that they don’t go down by more than 18 runs or allow RCB to chase in 18.1 overs. CSK also need to hope SRH and LSH lose both their scheduled games. In that case, both CSK and RCB can still qualify with 14 points each.
Played: 13, Points: 14, NRR: +0.528
Remaining matches: RCB (A)
SunRisers Hyderabad
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are one of the other contenders for a top-two finish this season. With 14 points from 12 games, SRH are placed fourth in the IPL 2024 standings with a net run-rate of +0.406. The Pat Cummins-led outfit is scheduled to play Gujarat Titans (May 16) and Punjab Kings (May 19) in their remaining two fixtures at their home in Hyderabad. Meanwhile, SRH need to win at least one of their pending games to book their spot in the playoffs. If they win both their matches, they could challenge KKR and RR to finish in the top two. However, if they lose both games, the likes of CSK, RCB or even LSG could finish above them.
Played: 12, Points: 14, NRR: +0.406
Remaining matches: GT (H), PBKS (H)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were not doing well in IPL 2024 at first. They only won one out of their first seven games. But now, they’ve won five games in a row. This puts them in fifth place in the standings with 12 points from 13 games. To make it to the playoffs, RCB must beat CSK by 18 runs or in 18.1 overs on Saturday. This will give them a better Net Run Rate (NRR) than the defending champions. Even if they win, they still need other teams to lose. Faf du Plessis’ team needs SRH to lose both their games and LSG to lose one of their games.
Their next match is against CSK at home.
Played: 13, Points: 12, NRR: +0.387 Remaining matches: CSK (H)
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals still have a small chance to make it to the IPL 2024 playoffs, but it’s unlikely. Their net run-rate is worse than some other teams. To make it to the playoffs, they need to win against LSG by a lot of runs to improve their net run-rate. They also need SRH to lose their next games by a big margin. Additionally, they need CSK to win against RCB and LSG to lose against MI. But even if they do all of this, it’s still a long shot. They’ve played 13 games, have 12 points, and their net run-rate is -0.482.
Lucknow Super Giants
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are one of the other contenders to finish in the top four. Having accumulated 12 points from 12 matches, the KL Rahul-led side is placed seventh in the IPL 2024 standings. However, LSG are scheduled to play struggling Delhi Capitals (May 14) and Mumbai Indians (May 17) in their final two league games. For their qualification in the playoffs, LSG need to win both their upcoming matches due to their poor net run-rate of -0.769. Additionally, they need to win both games with huge margins to improve their NRR. Even if they manage to win both matches, they can still finish outside the top four if CSK and SRH end the league stage with 16 points as they have a better NRR.
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Played: 12, Points: 12, NRR: -0.769
Remaining matches: DC (A), MI (A)
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