IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario: CSK edge closer to Playoffs, Complete Qualification Guide for Ten Teams after CSK vs RR Match 61 on May 12

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IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season is entering its business end and the latest developments has added the thrill to this edition.

Kolkata Knight Riders remain on top of the IPL 2024 points table with 18 points in 12 matches and become the first team to qualify for playoffs. Rajasthan Royals are placed 2nd with 16 points in 12 matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad currently occupy the 4th spot with 14 points, as they are dethroned from the podium as CSK occupy it with 14 points with a better NRR. Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants - all are currently stationed with 12 points.

CSK vs RR: Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive victory over Rajasthan Royals to inch closer in the playoff race. The Super Kings beat RR by 5 wickets at the Chepauk stadium and now have 14 points.

IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario: A Complete Guide of All Ten Teams after CSK vs RR on May 12

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Eliminated

Mumbai Indians (MI) currently sit 9th in the table with 8 points in 13 matches and eliminated from the IPL 2024 playoff race.

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings Eliminated

After their defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings are now the second team to be eliminated from the IPL 2024. It has been yet another disappointing campaign for the Kings who have now failed to qualify for the last four in this price tournament for the 10th season in a row.

IPL 2024 RCB Playoff Qualification Scenario

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are still contenders for a playoff spot despite being in a precarious position. RCB took a gigantic leap in the points table after a win against Punjab Kings in their last match and now sit 7th with 10 points to their name.

With two matches to go, Bengaluru will have to win the matches to have an outside chance for qualification. RCB will take on Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in the season.

With CSK winning their match against RCB, things have gone a bit complicated for them.

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Qualify for Playoffs

Kolkata Knight Riders secured a huge victory over Mumbai Indians and have now qualified for the playoffs.

They have a magnificent NRR, which also almost ensures a top-two finish for Shreyas Iyer and his team. Their next match is against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Monday (May 13).

IPL 2024 RR Qualification Scenario

Rajasthan Royals suffered their third consecutive defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings. RR still appears to be in a relatively comfortable position with 16 points from 12 games but their situation is not entirely secure.

RR (+0.349) have an inferior NRR than CSK (+0.528) and SRH (+0.406) - hence if they lose their next two matches and CSK win their final match and SRH win at least one of their final two matches, the Rajasthan Royals can be knocked out of the top two places.

If Delhi Capitals also win their next two matches by big margins and the Royals get beaten handsomely, Sanju Samson's team can even be eliminated from the tournament.

IPL 2024 CSK Qualification Scenario

Chennai Super Kings have 14 points in 13 matches. The victory against Rajasthan Royals is a massive boost for them.

CSK's final match is against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and if they win the match, they will qualify for the playoffs. Even if they lose the match, CSK can get to the next stage if -

• DC lose one of their two matches
• RCB don't get past CSK's NRR despite the victory

CSK can also occupy the 2nd spot in the table, but in that case they will have to win against RCB, and hope that both Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will lose their next two matches.

IPL 2024 LSG Qualification Scenario

Lucknow Super Giants have 12 points in 12 matches. The defeat against SRH means their playoff hopes are in jeopardy. KL Rahul and his team will have to win their next two matches and will need either CSK or SRH to slip to have a chance for qualification.

If Lucknow Super Giants beat Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad or Chennai Super Kings lose their two matches, then KL Rahul and his team will be through to the playoffs.

IPL 2024 SRH Qualification Scenario

Sunrisers Hyderabad have 14 points in 12 matches and the win over LSG has taken them to the 3rd spot in the table. They have also boosted the NRR with the victory.

SRH's next match against Gujarat Titans is of paramount importance and a win can almost stamp their qualification assurance, especially after Chennai's defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2024 GT Qualification Scenario

GT won against Chennai Super Kings, which has kept their playoff hopes alive. Although the chances are bleak, they will live on for another day. The Titans will teams above them to lose their matches while they will have to win their matches as well.

IPL 2024 DC Qualification Scenario

With 12 points in 12 matches, Delhi Capitals are still in the hunt. They have a chance now to give a crack at the playoff race. The Capitals only have two more matches and they will have to win both of them.

They have matches against RCB and LSG. Even if the Capitals win both of their matches, their qualification is not guaranteed as SRH beat LSG and the Hyderabad outfit have the destiny in their own hands now.