Punjab Kings have become the latest team after Mumbai Indians to get knocked out of the IPL 2024 playoffs race after defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamsala on Wednesday.
Punjab Kings' 8th defeat of the season led to slip them to eighth spot on the points table. Mumbai Indians were officially knocked out by Sunrisers Hyderabad, who crushed Lucknow Super Giants by 10 wickets.
SRH's victory in Hyderabad boosted them to third place with 14 points, just behind the leading teams Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who both have 16 points each.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru continues to remain in the race for the playoffs with their fourth consecutive win of the ongoing IPL season. With a 60-run win against Punjab Kings, RCB are currently at the seventh spot with five wins in 11 outings and accumulated 10 points.
RCB have to win their final two matches in the league stage against Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings to stand a chance to qualify for the playoffs.
For the 10th consecutive season, Punjab Kings failed to qualify for the playoffs. The last time PBKS reached the playoffs was in 2014 when they went on to the final against the eventual champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Virat Kohli completes 600 runs
During his 92-run knock, Virat Kohli completed the 600 runs in the ongoing IPL season. For the fourth time, Kohli has amassed 600 runs in an IPL season, a joint record alongside LSG skipper KL Rahul.
Kohli continues to lead the race for the Orange Cap with 634 runs. Behind him are Ruturaj Gaikwad (541), Travis Head (533), Sanju Samson (471) and Sunil Narine (461).
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Harshal Patel leads the Purple Cap race
PBKS pacer Harshal Patel dethroned Mumbai Indians pace spearhead Mumbai Indians Jasprit Bumrah to take a lead in the Purple Cap race after taking three wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Harshal has picked 20 wickets in 12 matches, while Bumrah slipped to the second position with 17 wickets.
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