As the IPL 2024 group stage nears its climax, the race for the playoffs is heating up. With just eight matches left in the group stage, only one team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has secured a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs.
This leaves seven teams in contention for the remaining three spots, setting the stage for a thrilling finish to the league stage.
With just a few matches left, every game becomes crucial, and the margin for error is minimal. Check the chances of each team qualifying for the IPL playoffs 2024.
IPL 2024 Points Table: Current Standings
| Rank | Teams | Matches | Win | Loss | Pts. | NRR |
| 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 1.428 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 0.349 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | 13 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0.528 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 12 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 0.406 |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 0.387 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 12 | -0.482 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -0.769 |
| 8 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -1.063 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 13 | 4 | 9 | 8 | -0.271 |
| 10 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -0.423 |
IPL 2024 playoff Chances Team-wise: Qualification Scenario
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Current Position: 2nd
Points: 16 from 12 matches
Chances: Very High
Qualification Chance: 95%
Despite a recent dip in form, RR is still in a good position to qualify. With 16 points from 12 matches, they are currently second in the table. A win in one of their remaining two matches should be enough to secure their playoff spot.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Current Position: 3rd
Points: 14 from 13 matches
Chances: High
Qualification Chance: 85%
CSK’s recent victory over RR has significantly boosted their chances of qualifying. With 14 points from 13 matches, they are in a strong position. A win in their final league game against RCB should secure their spot in the playoffs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Current Position: 4th
Points: 14 from 12 matches
Chances: High
Qualification Chance: 90%
SRH is currently in fourth place with 14 points from 12 matches. Despite having a lower net run rate than CSK, they have a game in hand. A win in their next match against GT should see them through to the playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Current Position: 5th
Points: 14 from 13 matches
Chances: Moderate
Qualification Chance: 60%
RCB chances to playoffs 2024 are still alive after their recent resurgence. With 14 points from 13 matches, they are currently in fifth place and they can still qualify for IPL 2024 knockouts. They must win their final league game against CSK and hope for other results to go their way to qualify.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Current Position: 6th
Points: 12 from 13 matches
Chances: Low
Qualification Chance: 30%
DC’s loss against RCB has made their path to the playoffs more challenging. With 12 points from 13 matches, they must win their final game against LSG convincingly and rely on other results to go their way.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Current Position: 7th
Points: 12 from 12 matches
Chances: Very Low
Qualification Chance: 20%
LSG’s defeat against SRH has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. With a poor net run rate, they need comprehensive victories in their remaining games and rely on other results to qualify.
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Current Position: 8th
Points: 10 from 12 matches
Chances: Almost Nil
Qualification Chance: 5%
GT is at the bottom of the table among the seven teams who are abttling for their spot in IPL 2024 qualifiers, with 10 points from 12 matches. Their chances of qualifying are almost non-existent due to their poor net run rate.
