The IPL 2024 playoffs qualification scenarios for the seven teams still have lot to offer despite Kolkata Knight Riders becoming the first to qualify for the final four.
The two-time champions defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs to affirm their place. Seven teams are chasing for the last three spots and require different pathways to reach the knockout stage.
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the IPL 2024 points table with 18 points from 12 matches. Rajasthan Royals have 16 points and are second on the table.
Sunrisers Hyderabad currently have the third position with 14 points. The Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants are all currently tied on 12 points.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians are currently in 9th place in the table with 8 points from 13 matches, but they have been eliminated.
Hardik Pandya's men can only reach a maximum of 12 points, which is not sufficient for qualification. Punjab Kings have the same story and can have a maximum of 12 points.
Rajasthan Royals (16 points)
Rajasthan Royals currently hold the second position in the points table. They are in a strong position but need one more win from their next three games to confirm their spot in the playoffs.
Similar to Kolkata Knight Riders, a win would see them reach 18 points, alongside three other teams.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (14 points)
Sunrisers Hyderabad have 14 points in 12 matches. The forthcoming match against Gujarat Titans holds significant importance for SRH, as a victory would all but secure their qualification.
Chennai Super Kings (12 points)
Chennai Super Kings are positioned fourth in the points table. They require two wins in their remaining two matches to confirm their place in the playoffs.
They could also reach the playoffs with two wins or even just one win, depending on the outcomes of other teams' matches.
Delhi Capitals (12 points)
Delhi Capitals are currently fifth in the points table. While they can achieve a maximum of 16 points if they win all their remaining matches, their playoff qualification remains uncertain due to their current position.
Lucknow Super Giants (12 points)
Lucknow Super Giants are positioned six in the points table. They need to win all two of their remaining matches to guarantee a playoff spot.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (10 points)
RCB have won the last four games but they need to win their last two games. They can reach 14 points and stay in contention. A better Net Run Rate (NRR) also being crucial for RCB while depending on the results of the others.
Gujarat Titans (10 points)
Gujarat Titans need to win all two games to reach 14 points. They must win all their remaining matches to stay in contention while depending on others results.
