IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario: RR lose 4th in a row, Huge boost for SRH and CSK - Qualification Guide after RR vs PBKS on May 15

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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 have added the thrill to this edition.

Kolkata Knight Riders remain on top of the IPL 2024 points table with 19 points in 13 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.

RR vs PBKS: Punjab Kings have made a massive dent in Rajasthan Royals' hopes of finishing in top two with a 5-wicket victory. Although the Kings are eliminated, the Royals have still not qualified for the top two places.

IPL 2024 Playoff Scenario: A Complete Guide of All Ten Teams after RR vs PBKS on May 15

IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians Eliminated

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

IPL 2024: Punjab Kings Eliminated

Punjab Kings are also another team who are eliminated from the tournament. This is the 10th straight season for the Punjab boys without playoffs, since they were the beaten finalists in IPL 2014.

IPL 2024 Gujarat Titans Eliminated

Gujarat Titans are eliminated from the tournament. The IPL 2022 champions will not qualify for the knockouts for the first time in their three seasons.

IPL 2024 RCB Playoff Qualification Scenario

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are still contenders for a playoff spot and are on a role at the moment with their 5th consecutive victory on Sunday. The RCB juggernaut seems to have a bit too late but they are still in the hunt, without a shadow of a doubt.

The upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings will be a shootout for both teams. RCB are currently on 12 points and if they win against CSK in Bengaluru by either 18 more runs or chase the score down with 11 or more balls to spare.

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders Qualify for Playoffs

Kolkata Knight Riders have qualified for the playoffs and have now sealed a top-two spot as well. It means, they will be playing the Qualifier 1 on May 21 in Ahmedabad and have an extra chance to qualify for the Final.

IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals Qualify for Playoffs

Rajasthan Royals suffered their third consecutive defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings. With DC winning against LSG, RR have now qualified for playoffs.

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.

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 they don't lose to RCB by a margin greater than 17 runs.

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 13 matches. Their latest defeat against Delhi Capitals means the chances for qualification are almost over for LSG as they have a very poor Net Run Rate.

LSG can only qualify if they win by a margin of around 150 runs or more in their final match and SRH lose their two matches by a huge margin.

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 will stamp their qualification assurance. Also, if SRH lose two matches and RCB lose against CSK, SRH will go through to the playoffs. But with the defeat to Rajasthan, SRH can finish in top two if they win their last two matches.

IPL 2024 DC Qualification Scenario

With 14 points in 14 matches, Delhi Capitals are still in the hunt, but their NRR is the issue and it will only take a miracle for them to qualify in the playoffs.

Their fate is now dependant on SRH as if Sunrisers lose their last two matches heavily, that can only open up the chance for the Capitals.