The TATA IPL 2024 is a few matches away from the start of the playoffs. But until now, only Kolkata Knight Riders have qualified for the next round. Rajasthan Royals have 16 points, and they are second on the table. If they can win one of the remaining two games, they will also make it through.
Even if they lose both, they still have a chance with 16 points to qualify. That will leave two places in the next round, and there are five teams fighting for a place. With 14 points, Sunrisers Hyderabad need one win out of their remaining two matches.
Both are home games, so they also look pretty comfortable on the board. They will be facing PBKS and GT, who have been eliminated. Meanwhile, CSK has 14 points and one game left to play. They will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 18.
That will be a big game for both teams. RCB needs to win it by 18 runs or in 18.1 overs to go past CSK in NRR. In that case, they can become the fourth team to qualify. DC has a poor NRR and 12 points. They need a miracle to qualify.
But a lot will depend on the result of the RCB and CSK games on Saturday. Only one of these teams will qualify. But can we see both RCB and CSK in the playoffs? Well, mathematically, it is possible. A few results should go their way.
It will be an epic playoff Eliminator if it happens. Three results should go their way to do this. First, SRH should lose both of their games, which will push them to No. 5. Then, RCB should win the game against CSK, which will push them above SRH’s NRR to fourth place. Then, LSG should lose one of their remaining two matches. In this case, we will see a CSK vs RCB Eliminator on May 22 at Narendra Modi Stadium.
