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• 05/13/2024
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With just eight matches left in the group stage of IPL 2024, the race for playoffs is becoming a nail-biting affair, promising an unpredictable and thrilling finish. Currently, only KKR has secured its spot, leaving seven teams in a fierce battle for the remaining three positions in the top four. Following their victories on Super Sunday, CSK and RCB are set to clash in a high-stakes encounter in Bengaluru, with the unpredictable playoff implications adding to the excitement.

With a 'Q' to their name, #KKR stand tall at the 🔝 of the points table 💜

Time is running out for the others to qualify for the #TATAIPL playoffs‼️@KKRiders pic.twitter.com/j03BMgSJMU

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 12, 2024

Despite only one team guaranteed to advance, the possibility of both CSK and RCB making it to the playoffs showcases the resilience and determination of these teams. With MI and PBKS already out of contention, the battle intensifies among the remaining teams. Gujarat, positioned at 8th with 10 points, hold a slim chance, while LSG, currently 7th with 12 points, remain hopeful despite a setback against RCB, demonstrating their competitive spirit.

Delhi’s playoff aspirations suffered a blow with a loss to RCB, compounded by skipper Rishabh Pant’s absence due to a ban for over-rate offences. As the league phase nears its conclusion, SunRisers, CSK, and RCB emerge as frontrunners due to their favourable Net Run Rates.

If RCB Vs CSK turns out to be a knockout match:

– RCB will need to win by 18 runs or chase in 18.1 overs to surpass CSK's NRR. pic.twitter.com/GCtEEx0OCu

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 12, 2024

Can Both CSK and RCB Secure a Spot?

In the impending showdown between CSK and RCB, the outcome holds significant implications for both teams’ playoff hopes. For both to qualify, a series of favorable results must align. RCB must secure a victory over CSK without significantly denting the latter’s Net Run Rate. Additionally, outcomes in other matches need to favour both teams.

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As the league stage draws close, tension mounts among fans as they await the fate of their favorite teams. With the playoff race heating up, every match becomes crucial, and every run scored or wicket taken could tilt the scales in favour of one team over the other. As the drama unfolds in the remaining fixtures, cricket enthusiasts brace themselves for a thrilling conclusion to IPL 2024’s group stage.