IPL 2024 Playoff Scenarios Explained: What Each Team Needs To Qualify For Knockouts Stage; MI & RCB Still In Fray
By: Aakash Singh | May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians have lost 8 losses in 11 matches. While they are mathematically alive, realistically they are out of playoffs race and a massive number of scenarios need to go their way for them to qualify for the next stage.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently languishing at the bottom of the points table with 3 wins in 10 matches. Bengaluru are pretty much in the same boat as Mumbai and another defeat would officially knock them out of the competition.
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Punjab Kings have 4 wins from 10 matches thus far. Punjab Kings must win their remaining matches, a scenario which will get them to 16 points. However, their low net run-rate of -0.062 means they will be reliant on other results to go their way.
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Gujarat Titans also have their task cut out to qualify for the playoffs, having won 4 in 10 matches. Even if the Titans win their remaining fixture to get to 16 points, they will struggle to qualify for the playoffs due to a poor net run-rate of -1.113.
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SunRisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, have won 6 matches out of 10. With 12 points, the Orange Army must win at least 3 games to cement a playoff spot. Anything less can force them to rely on other teams.
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Delhi Capitals have 5 wins out of 11 matches. Firstly, Delhi must win all their remaining matches. However, their net run-rate of -0.042 means they might struggle to reach the playoffs even after getting to 16 points.
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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings have 5 wins and 5 losses each in 10 games. Out of the remaining 4 matches, the Super Kings must win at least three, while emerging victorious in all 4 would guarantee them a playoff spot.
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Kolkata Knight Riders are well placed at No.2 in the points table with 7 wins in 10 matches. 2 wins will ensure Kolkata a playoff spot, while even one victory can lift them to the next stage.
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Lucknow Super Giants are currently occupying the 3rd spot in the points table with 6 wins in 10 matches. With 12 points currently, 3 wins out of 4 would assure them of a spot, but anything less will force LSG to depend on other results.
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Rajasthan Royals are in the best position among all 10 teams to reach the playoffs. With 8 wins in 10 matches, they only need 1 more win to qualify for the playoffs.