After the GT vs RCB CSK match, the fight for the playoff spot in the mid-table scrum has intensified, with CSK losing their advantage over DC and LSG. At the same time, the Gujarat Titans rose from the 10th position to 8th courtesy of their win in Ahmedabad, keeping their slender playoff chance alive. Two teams – Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians – are already eliminated from the playoff race, and now all teams are left with 2 league matches each, barring the top two teams – RR and KKR – it is now a level playing field for the other six teams vying for the 3rd and 4th playoff spot. Here’s a look at what the teams need to do to make the IPL 2024 playoffs.
IPL 2024 Playoff Qualification Scenarios
Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR are top of the IPL 2024 points table with 16 points.
Remaining matches
- KKR vs MI
- GT vs KKR
- RR vs KKR
KKR face down and out Mi today, and a win will ensure qualification for the playoffs. One win from their last three games will help them reach 18 points, securing their spot in the playoffs, as only three other teams (RR, CSK, SRH, or LSG) can get 18 points. More importantly, they will look to win against RR in their final league match as RR right now are placed second equal on points, and KKR would hope to end higher than RR in the points table to secure a top-two finish.
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Rajasthan Royals: RR are currently placed second in the points table with 16 points.
Remaining matches
- CSK vs RR
- RR vs PBKS
- RR vs KKR
A win in their last three games will mean they reach 18 points and all but secure their spot in the playoffs, as only three other teams (KKR, CSK, SRH, or LSG) can get 18 points. Like KKR, they would especially want to win over KKR to be in the hunt for the top-two finish.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – SRH are currently placed third in the IPL 2024 points table with 14 points.
Remaining matches
With a massive win over LSG, SRH has boosted their playoff chances. With two games remaining—against GT (8th) and PBKS (10th)—SRH’s aim will be to claim four points from those two games. If they do that, then the Pat Cummins-led side will seal a playoff spot. A loss in either of the two matches will mean they will have a tantalizing wait to see if other match results go in their favour.
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Chennai Super Kings – CSK are currently placed fourth in the IPL 2024 points table with 12 points.
Remaining matches
CSK’s playoff chances took a significant blow after their 35-run loss to GT last night, as they now have two matches remaining and are now level on matches and points with DC and LSG. However, due to their super NRR, they maintain the 4th spot, but it is imperative not to lose their last games now. It will be a tough ask as one of the teams is the red-hot Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, and the other is Virat Kohli-inspired RCB, who are currently on a four-match winning streak. They can reach a maximum of 16 points if they win both games, but so can one from DC and LSG. SRH can reach 18, while RR and KKR can also be out of CSK’s reach if they win most of their remaining matches.
Delhi Capitals: DC are currently placed fifth in the IPL 2024 points table with 12 points.
Remaining matches
DC is in the mid-table scrum alongside CSK and LSG. They only have two games left—against RCB away and LSG at home. It is imperative for them to win both games to go up to 16 points and hope other results go their way so that they can sneak into the top 4. DC has registered two wins in their last three games. A loss in either of their last two games should be the end of their campaign.
Lucknow Super Giants – LSG are currently placed sixth in the IPL 2024 points table with 12 points.
Remaining matches
The harrowing loss to SRH has dented LSG’s net run rate significantly, and like DC, they are left with two games, and wins in both games will be their priority. That will take them to 16 points, and then they will have to hope that the current top 4 teams will lose multiple games and make their way up to the top 4. A loss in either of their last two games should be curtains to their campaign.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – RCB are currently in seventh position in the points table with 10 points.
Remaining matches
With the win over PBKS at Dharamsala, RCB kept their slim playoff chances alive and ended PBKS’PBKS’ campaign. They are now left with two matches against higher-ranked opponents – DC and CSK. Their equation is single: win both games, reach 14 points, and hope their net run rate remains better than other teams who would be tied on points with them. Lose to DC or CSK, which will be the end of the road for the Faf du Plessis-led this IPL season.
Gujarat Titans – GT are currently placed 8th in the points table with 10 points.
Remaining matches
With a 35-run win over CSK, GT avoided elimination from the playoff race for the time being, and now, with 10 points in their kitty and two matches remaining, they are in the same situation as RCB. They win their remaining two games and reach 14 points. From then on, it will be up to the results of other matches going their way so that they can play their third straight playoff. NRR will also play if they are tied on points with other teams. However, the issue for GT is facing the current table-topper KKR and the marauding SRH in their final two games.
Mumbai Indians: MI are currently placed at the 9th spot in the points table with 8 points.
Remaining matches
After SRH’s win over LSG, Mumbai Indians officially become the first team to be eliminated from the IPL 2024 playoff race. With two games remaining, MI can reach a maximum of 12 points, like the current fourth-placed team in the points tally – CSK. But CSK have two games remaining. Even if CSK go on to lose their last two games, one of DC and LSG are guaranteed to finish with at least 14 points as they are taking on each other. In that case, MI do not have a mathematical possibility of making the top 4 even if they win their remaining two games.
Punjab Kings – PBKS are currently 10th in the points table with 8 points.
Remaining matches
The 60-run loss to RCB at Dharamsala leaves PBKS with no chance to qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2024. Enduring their eighth loss in 12 matches, PBKS can now potentially reach 12 points if they win their final two games, but that will not be enough for them to crack the top four.