IPL 2023: RCB play-off qualifying scenario if match against GT is washed out

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RCB play-off qualifying scenario was hanging in balance until the adverse weather condition in Bengaluru, which hosts the crucial Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans match saw a hailstorm on the afternoon before the match.

The rain gods intervened at a time when five-time champions Mumbai Indians are taking on bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad while in search of a heavy win as they hope to pip the Faf du Plessis and side on net run rate. Mykhel brings you all details on the qualifying scenario if the RCB match is washed out.

But first, we take into the points table. Mumbai Indians, who are fighting for all two points at the Wankhede Stadium, are currently on 14 points from 13 games. The Rohit Sharma and side are locked on 14 points with Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals.

RCB are in a better situation of the two rivals as with one game in hand, they have a net run rate of +0.180 in comparison to Rajasthan's +0.148 and MI's -0.128. Royals, however, did themselves no favour by losing an all-important crucial game to RCB by a massive margin of 112 runs.

That left RCB with their fate in their own hands as all they need is a win against Gujarat Titans, who are likely to rest their key players are ensuring a top spot on the points table while Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, to pull off a massive win to give themselves a shot.

However, a washout in the RCB match could mean that the perennial underachievers may not see any further action in the IPL. A win for Mumbai Indians will seal their place in the eliminator as they will end the league stages with 16 points while RCB will end at 15 points.