The IPL 2024 season enters its decisive phase, and the race for IPL 2024 playoff berths is heating up, with multiple teams vying for the remaining spots in the top four.
While Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have secured their places in the playoffs, five other teams are vying for the remaining two spots.
Among these contenders are Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), both of whom have a chance to qualify for the playoffs.
Here’s a detailed look at how both CSK and RCB can secure their spots in the IPL 2024 playoffs:
IPL 2024 Current Standings and Playoff Picture:
Before exploring the qualification scenarios, check the IPL 2024 points table current standings and playoff picture.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have already secured their spots in the playoffs, leaving two positions up for grabs.
CSK, SRH, RCB, Delhi Capitals (DC), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are the teams still in contention for these remaining spots.
How CSK can reach IPL 2024 Playoffs?
CSK must win their final match against RCB by a margin of less than 18 runs or by chasing the target within 18 overs. This will ensure they finish with 16 points.
Even if CSK achieves this, it’s not enough for RCB to qualify.
CSK will also need other results to go in their favor. They will hope for SRH to lose their remaining two matches by a significant margin.
How RCB can reach IPL 2024 Playoffs?
For RCB to qualify, they must beat CSK by a margin that ensures CSK finishes with 14 points.
If CSK and RCB end up with the same number of points (14), RCB will need SRH to lose both of their remaining matches by a significant margin.
RCB will also need other outcomes to go their way, including results from matches involving other teams in contention for the playoffs.
CSK & RCB Equal Points Scenario:
If CSK and RCB both finish with 14 points, the tiebreaker comes into play. RCB would need favorable results from other matches, particularly involving SRH.
If SRH were to lose both of their remaining matches by a considerable margin, it could improve RCB’s net run rate and boost their chances of qualification.
