IPL 2024 Playoffs All Conditions Explained: How RCB Can Secure Top 4 Spot
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with 2 games to play in the league phase of IPL 2024, can still qualify for the playoffs. Full scenario explained.
With their backs pinned against the wall, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) grabbed their 4th successive victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, beating Punjab Kings by 60 runs on Thursday. The result helped RCB keep their hunt for a spot in the playoffs alive while PBKS were officially eliminated from the top 4 race. With two more games to play in the league stage of the campaign, RCB remain alive in the contest, but not all is in their hands. Though it is possible for the Bengaluru franchise to secure a top 4 spot, the scenario isn't the easiest. IPL points table #CSKvGT #GTvsCSK#MSDhoni pic.twitter.com/f22M6ZMDRR
At present, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals occupy the top 2 spots with 16 points each to their name. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super kings are next in the standings, with 14 and 12 points to their name respectively. RCB can fetch a maximum of 14 points from their remaining matches, meaning they need a few other results to fall in their favour.
Condition 1: Faf du Plessis' RCB need to win both of their remaining league matches. A single defeat would lead to their elimination from the top 4 race. RCB are competing with the likes of CSK, SRH, DC and LSG for a spot in the playoffs.
