IPL 2024 Playoffs: Now less than 15 matches are left in the league stage of IPL 2024. In such a situation, there is turmoil in the points table. On one hand there is a battle to stay on top, while on the other hand many teams are fighting for third and fourth place in the table. Currently, from the top Kolkata Knight Riders to the last placed Gujarat Titans, they are not out of the race for the playoffs yet. So let us know what are the chances of which team reaching the playoffs right now.
KKR and RR battle for top spot
Rajasthan Royals had been on the top of the points table of IPL 2024 for a long time. But now due to better net run-rate, Kolkata is at number one. Both these teams currently have 16 points and both the teams will play 3 more matches each. KKR and RR will qualify for the playoffs by registering one win in the remaining 3 matches. But whichever team registers more wins in these 3 remaining matches will be able to finish on the top of the points table.
Clash between CSK, SRH and LSG
Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants. These three teams have played 11 matches so far and all three have won on 6 occasions. Chennai, Hyderabad and Lucknow are currently at 3rd, 4th and 6th position respectively in the points table. All three teams currently have 12 points. CSK, SRH and LSG have a chance to reach 18 points and secure a place in the playoffs. Let us tell you that LSG still has to play Hyderabad and the result of this match can clarify the chances of these three teams reaching the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals will not get any guarantee
Delhi Capitals currently has 12 points from 12 matches, they still have to play matches against RCB and LSG. Even if Delhi wins the remaining two matches, it will be able to score only 16 points. In such a situation, DC will not be guaranteed to reach the playoffs. Even if Delhi Capitals wins the remaining 2 matches, then it will have to improve the net run-rate because even after scoring 16 points, the team may get stuck in a dilemma.
Difficulty in front of RCB, Punjab Kings and Gujarat
RCB, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, these three teams have played 11 matches so far in IPL 2024. These teams have registered only four wins each, hence they currently have 8 points. They still have three matches left. If we look at the schedule, Gujarat Titans can reach 14 points. At the same time, only one of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings can touch the figure of 14 points because they are yet to face each other. Meanwhile, if CSK wins over Gujarat Titans, then RCB, PBKS and GT. These three teams will be almost completely out of the race for the playoffs.
The road to Mumbai is impossible!
Mumbai Indians have scored 8 points after 4 wins in 12 matches and the team is ranked 9th in the points table. Only 2 matches are left for Mumbai and if they win, MI's points can reach 12. If Chennai Super Kings defeats Gujarat Titans then Mumbai will be officially out. Since SRH and LSG are about to face each other, one of the teams will definitely reach 14 points.
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