IPL 2024 Playoff Qualification Scenario After Mumbai Indians’ Defeat Against Lucknow Super Giants | cricket news

Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes suffered a huge blow after they suffered a four-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024 on Tuesday. After the strong performance of LSG bowlers, Marcus Stoinis scored a half-century to lead his team to victory. As a result, LSG moved to third place in the IPL 2024 points table with six wins and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.094. However, MI’s situation worsened as they finished ninth in the table with just 6 points from 10 matches. This means that MI will have to win all four of their remaining matches and will have to depend on other results to go their way as a win in every match will take them to only 14 points.

IPL 2024 Playoff Qualification Scenario –

Rajasthan Royals (Played 9, Won 8, Lost 1, Total Points 16, NRR +0.694)

Inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been the most impressive team in IPL 2024. The Royals have won eight of their nine matches this season and currently top the IPL 2024 standings with 16 points. With five games remaining, the Royals should qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs with a game remaining. Under the leadership of Sanju Samson, they are one of the favorites to win the prestigious title this season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (Played 9, Won 6, Lost 3, Total Pts 12, NRR +1.096)

Two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been one of the most impressive teams this season. Under the leadership of mentor and former captain Gautam Gambhir, the Knight Riders have so far registered six wins and suffered three losses. The Shreyas Iyer-led side has been one of the standouts with the bat and has the best net run rate of +1.096 in the ongoing tournament. KKR will have to win at least two of their remaining five matches to seal their place in the IPL 2024 playoffs. Looking at the recent form, KKR will be favorites to qualify for the playoffs and finish in the top two.

Lucknow Super Giants (Played 10, Won 6, Lost 4, Total Points 12, NRR +0.094)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be one of the favorites to pip either CSK or SRH to make the top four this season. Under the leadership of star wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul, the Super Giants have already achieved two playoff qualifications in as many seasons. Having already earned 12 points from 10 matches, LSG will need two more wins as they aim to make it three out of three in the IPL playoffs. Their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders will be extremely important for their IPL 2024 playoff qualification.

Chennai Super Kings (Played 9, Won 5, Lost 4, Total Points 10, NRR +0.810)

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have struggled away from home in IPL 2024. Five-time IPL winners CSK have registered just one win over MI at the Wankhede Stadium, while winning four of their five matches at Chepauk. Season. Led by new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK have 10 points from nine matches and need to win three of their remaining five matches to seal a place in the IPL 2024 playoffs. With two more matches still left to be played at home, CSK will be one of the favorites to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Played 9, Won 5, Lost 4, Total Points 10, NRR +0.075)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) made a strong start to their IPL 2024 campaign as they won five of their first seven matches. Sunrisers subsequently lost their winning momentum as they lost their last two fixtures. The Pat Cummins-led side has been heavily dependent on its opening batsmen – Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma – who have provided explosive starts in most of the matches. Like CSK, SRH also have 10 points from nine matches and need to win three of their remaining five matches to reach the top four. With four home matches still left, Sunrisers should qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs.

Delhi Capitals (Played 11, Won 5, Lost 6, Total Points 10, NRR -0.442)

Delhi Capitals (DC) have won five of their 11 matches so far this season. While the Rishabh Pant-led Capitals are currently placed sixth in IPL 2024 with 10 points, they have played the most matches in the league at this point. Having won three of their last five matches, the Capitals still keep themselves in the race for a playoff spot. With a net run-rate of -0.442, if DC have to have any hopes of IPL 2024 playoff qualification, they will need to win all their remaining three games by good margins.

Gujarat Titans (Played 10, Won 4, Lost 6, Total Pts 8, NRR -1.113)

Last season’s finalists Gujarat Titans (GT) have had a disappointing IPL 2024 campaign so far. Under the leadership of new captain Shubman Gill, the Titans have registered four wins and suffered six losses this season. With eight points from 10 matches, GT’s chances of IPL 2024 playoff qualification look bleak. With a net run-rate of -1.113, the Titans not only need to win their remaining four matches by big margins, but they also need the support of other teams to have any chance of qualifying for the IPL 2024 playoffs. Will happen.

Punjab Kings (Played 9, Won 3, Lost 6, Total Points 6, NRR -0.187)

Punjab Kings’ record-breaking eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders has kept them alive in IPL 2024. After registering three wins and facing six losses, the Kings are eighth in the IPL 2024 standings with six points from nine matches. Interestingly, the Kings have not qualified for the IPL playoffs since reaching the final in 2014. Considering their negative NRR, PBKS need to win all their remaining five games by good margins and also hope that other results go their way if they are to make it to the IPL. 2024 playoffs.

Mumbai Indians (Played 10, Won 3, Lost 7, Total Points 6, NRR -0.272)

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a disappointing campaign this season. Under newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya, MI have managed just three wins from 10 matches in IPL 2024. With just six points on the board, MI are ninth in the IPL 2024 standings and almost need another miracle to reach the top four. As a result, Hardik Pandya’s team needs to win all their remaining four games to finish with 14 points and hope other results come their way to reach the IPL 2024 playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Played 10, Won 3, Lost 7, Total Points 6, NRR -0.415)

With a morale-boosting nine-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) still have a mathematical chance of qualifying for the IPL 2024 playoffs. After scoring six points from 10 matches, RCB are at the bottom of the 10-team table with three wins and seven losses. As a result, the Faf du Plessis-led side not only needs to win their last four games by big margins but also hope that all the other contenders falter dramatically. Any further defeat will automatically eliminate RCB from the race for the IPL 2024 playoffs. Therefore, RCB has the lowest chances of qualifying this season.