The IPL 2024 playoff race is heating up with every passing game. With Delhi Capitals’ recent win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the competition has become even more intense. Let’s take a look at the current standings and what each team needs to do to secure their spot in the playoffs.
Current Standings After 64 Matches
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR (Q) | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 1.428 |
| RR (Q) | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0.349 |
| CSK | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0.528 |
| SRH | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0.406 |
| DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | -0.377 |
| RCB | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0.387 |
| LSG | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | -0.787 |
| GT (E) | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | -1.063 |
| MI (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.271 |
| PBKS (E) | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | -0.423 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH finds themselves in the best position among the five teams in contention with 14 points. With a healthy Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.406 and two home games against the bottom teams, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), SRH has a clear path to the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK is the biggest beneficiary of the recent results. A win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will secure them a top-four finish and possibly even a spot in Qualifier 1. CSK can even afford to lose to RCB provided their NRR stays ahead of RCB’s, should Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) reach or surpass 16 points.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
RCB, after a dismal start, has fought back into contention. A win against CSK will put them in a strong position, especially if SRH loses both their remaining matches. However, RCB would need to ensure they finish with a higher NRR than CSK.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
With a recent win over LSG, Delhi Capitals are still in the race, mathematically at least. However, their poor NRR puts them in a tight spot. To qualify, DC needs a combination of SRH losing both their remaining matches by significant margins, and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) either losing to Mumbai Indians (MI) or winning while keeping their NRR below that of DC.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG’s chances have taken a hit with three successive defeats. They now face a must-win situation against MI. For LSG to qualify, they need to beat MI by a considerable margin, hope CSK beats RCB, and SRH loses both their remaining matches by big margins.
The IPL 2024 playoff race is reaching its climax, and every match from now on will be crucial. Stay tuned to CricAdvisor for all the latest updates and analysis.
