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The 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 between the IPL 2022 winners, Gujarat Titans, and the two-time IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, was abandoned on Monday without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams shared a point as the Titans joined the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings as the three eliminated teams from the IPL 2024 playoff race.
In the IPL 2024 points table, KKR have already booked a playoff berth followed by RR at the second spot in the standings with 16 points. Apart from them, CSK, SRH, RCB, DC, and LSG are currently battling for the two remaining playoff spots. In this article, we will discuss the chances for each team to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoff.
IPL 2024 Playoffs Qualification Scenario
With just seven matches remaining ahead of the IPL 2024 playoff, check the qualification scenario for each team.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The two-time IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Mumbai Indians by 18 runs on Saturday to become the first team to clinch the playoff berth as they have registered 9 wins in 12 matches so far. On Monday, their match against the Gujarat Titans was abandoned due to rain and both teams shared a point.
Rajasthan Royals
The inaugural IPL champions, Rajasthan Royals topped the points table for most of the season, however, their three consecutive losses have put them behind KKR in the standings. Despite three losses in a row, the Royals have a 99% chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad
The win against the Rajasthan Royals at Chepauk on Sunday helped the Chennai Super Kings overtake the SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 points table as both teams have managed 14 points but the Super Kings managed a better net run rate. CSK now have a 91% chance while SRH, who have played a game less than CSK, have a 96% chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoff.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals
RCB and DC have 12 points each in 13 games, however, the Royal Challengers manage a better net run rate than the Capitals and are placed fifth. However, both teams have an identical 1% chance to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoff.
Lucknow Super Giants
While LSG also have 12 points, they have played a game less than RCB and DC and are placed seventh due to their net run rate. The chance for the Super Giants to qualify for their third IPL playoff in three years is 12%.
Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings
The IPL 2024 playoff qualification chances for the Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings are zero as the Titans have managed 11 points in 13 matches while MI and PBKS have eight points in 13 and 12 games respectively.
