 "IPL 2024 Playoff qualification: SRH qualifies;RCB vs CSK to decide 4th team")
With just a few days left before the conclusion of the IPL 2024 league phase, three teams have qualified for the Playoffs. The remaining one spot for knockouts will be decided after RCB vs CSK match of May 18. Sunrisers became the third team after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. Now, RR and SRH need to win their last league fixture to confirm their place as top two team in the playoffs.
If RR wins, they will be the second ranked team in the playoffs. SRH will remain at third even if, they win given RR beat KKR
If RR wins, they will be the second ranked team in the playoffs. SRH will remain at third even if, they win given RR beat KKR
Teams already qualified for IPL 2024 Playoffs:
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 19 points in 13 matches
- Rajasthan Royals: 16 points in 13 matches
- RR to lock horns with KKR in their final fixture
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Have 15 points with one games in hand
Remaining match:
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- vs GT on May 16
- vs PBKS on May 19
Chennai Super Kings
Already attained 14 points with one game in hand
Remaining match: vs RCB on May 18
Remaining match: vs RCB on May 18
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Could finish league stage with 14 points if wins the last match
Remaining match: vs CSK on May 18
Lucknow Super Giants
Could finish league stage with 14 points if wins the last match
Remaining match: vs MI on May 17
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So how the remaining one spot for the playoffs will be determined?
CSK Playoffs qualification scenarios
Scenario 1: Win their last fixture against RCB and qualify for playoffs at 16 points at the end of the league. In this case, they have to depend on the results of RR and SRH's game for knowing whether Chennai will end the league phase as top two team.
Scenario 2: If they lose their last match against RCB by less than 18 runs or less than 11 balls, Ruturaj Gaikwad's side will qualify for the playoffs despite losing the match.
RCB Playoff qualification scenario
The only scenario for RCB: If they win their last fixture against CSK by 18 or more runs or beat Chennai with 11 or more balls remaining, they will have 14 points and a net run rate superior of CSK. In this case, they would end up the league phase at 4th spot and qualify for the playoffs.
LSG Playoff qualification scenario
LSG Playoff qualification scenario
The only scenario for LSG: Win their match against Mumbai Indians with huge margin and attain 14 points in as many matches. LSG need to improve their inferior net run rate to qualify for the playoffs given DC and CSK have a better net run rate than them.
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IPL 2024 playoffs schedule, venue and live telecast and streaming
When will IPL 2024 playoffs start?
IPL 2024 playoffs will start on May 21 with two teams locking horns in qualifier 1?
What is the venue of IPL 2024 playoffs?
The venue for qualifier 1 and Eliminator is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
What is the venue of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2?
The Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024 will be played on May 24 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
On what date will IPL 2024 final take place?
IPL 2024 final between winner of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2 will be played on May 26 at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Which TV Channels will live telecast IPL 2024 playoffs and final?
Star Sports will live telecast IPL 2024 playoffs and final on Television.
How to watch the live streaming of IPL 2024 final and playoffs online?
Jion Cinema will live stream IPL 2024 final and playoffs on website and its application.