The race to IPL Playoffs 2021 is on. Two teams are ahead of the rest of the teams in this race, while one team is unlikely to make it to the final 4. Last year, the Mumbai Indians, the Delhi Capitals, the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Sunrisers Hyderabad were the four teams that made it to the playoffs.
This year, it is very likely that we will have a different lineup. Looking at the current standings, one can surely say that the top four teams this year will be different to the lineup we had last year. Normally, 16 points are enough for a team to qualify for playoffs. Speaking of IPL 2021 Playoffs, here’s a look at the qualification scenarios for all teams after 39 league games:
1. Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals have almost qualified for the IPL 2021 Playoffs. They have won eight of their ten matches so far. They are likely to finish in the Top 2.
2. Chennai Super Kings
MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings are number one in IPL 2021 Standings after the 39 league matches. CSK have eight wins in ten games. They have 16 points to their name and likely to finish in Top 2.
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore
After the win against MI, RCB have 12 points in ten matches. The Bangalore-based franchise will aim to win their next two-three matches and solidify their place in the Top 4.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently in the Top 4, with four wins in ten matches. They could have defeated CSK yesterday but lost by a close margin. They are strong contenders for IPL 2021 Playoffs. They need minimum 3 wins.
5. Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings have kept their playoffs hopes alive by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad. Like KKR, they have won four of their ten matches in IPL 2021. They should aim for 16 points and make it to playoffs.
6. Rajasthan Royals
RR have played only nine matches in IPL 2021. They have won four matches. Their next matches are against SRH, RCB, CSK, MI and KKR. If they win four of their five games, RR can qualify for IPL 2021 Playoffs.
7. Mumbai Indians
Two-time defending champions Mumbai Indians are currently in the bottom 2. But if MI can win their remaining games by decent margins, they can still make it to Top 4.
8. Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad are the only team with less than eight points in IPL 2021 right now. The Orange Army has won just a single game and is unlikely to qualify for the next round.
