IPL Playoff Scenario: After an emphatic 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) top the IPL 2024 points table with 16 points. They have defeated Rajasthan Royals. Rajasthan also has 16 points, but is behind Kolkata in net run rate. Both these teams are leading in the race for the playoffs and it is almost certain that they will reach the last four.
All eyes are on Chennai, Sunrisers and Lucknow
The race for the third and fourth teams has intensified. There are 7 teams competing for these two spots. Among these, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Supergiants are leading. All three have got 12-12 marks. Sunrisers have played one match less than Chennai and Lucknow. A win can almost ensure a team's place in the playoffs. Chennai is at third, Sunrisers at fourth and Lucknow at fifth.
Mumbai team out of playoff race
Except Mumbai Indians, no team is out of the playoff race. Mumbai has only 6 points in 11 matches. He has got 3 wins and 8 losses. Delhi Capitals team is in sixth place with 10 points in 11 matches. If they win the remaining three matches then they can reach the playoffs. For this they will have to defeat Rajasthan Royals, RCB and Lucknow.