Mumbai Indians' play-off hopes took a huge blow after their four-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024 on Tuesday. Marcus Stoinis hit a gritty half-century after a solid bowling performance from the LSG bowlers to guide his team to victory. As a result, LSG climbed to the third position in the IPL 2024 points table with six wins and a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.094. However, MI's situation became worse as they remained ninth in the table with only 6 points from 10 matches. This means that MI will have to win all their remaining four matches and they will be dependent on other results to achieve their target as wins in each match will only earn them 14 points.
Qualifying scenarios for the IPL 2024 play-offs –
Rajasthan Royals (9 played, 8 won, 1 lost, total points 16, NRR +0.694)
Inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) were the most dominant team in IPL 2024. The Royals have won eight of their nine matches this season and currently sit atop the IPL 2024 standings with 16 points. With five matches to go, the Royals should qualify for the IPL 2024 play-offs with matches to spare. Led by Sanju Samson, they are one of the favorites to win the coveted title this season.
Kolkata Knight Riders (9 played, 6 won, 3 lost, total points 12, NRR +1,096)
Two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been one of the most impressive sides this season. Under mentor and former captain Gautam Gambhir, the Knight Riders have registered six wins and suffered three defeats so far. The Shreyas Iyer-led side has been one of the standout teams with the bat and has the best net run-rate of +1,096 in the ongoing tournament. KKR need to win at least two of the remaining five matches to clinch a spot in the IPL 2024 play-offs. Given their recent form, KKR will be overwhelming favorites to qualify for the play-offs and finish in the top two.
Lucknow Super Giants (10 played, 6 won, 4 lost, total points 12, NRR +0.094)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be one of the strong contenders to top CSK or SRH in the top four this season. Led by star wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul, the Super Giants have already secured two playoff qualifications in as many seasons. LSG have already collected 12 points from 10 matches and need two more wins as they aim to make it three out of three in the IPL play-offs. Their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders will be extremely crucial for their qualification for the IPL 2024 play-offs.
Chennai Super Kings (9 played, 5 won, 4 lost, total points 10, NRR +0.810)
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have struggled away from home in IPL 2024. The five-time IPL winners, CSK, have recorded just a solitary win over MI at the Wankhede Stadium while winning four of their five matches at Chepauk this year . season. Led by new captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK have 10 points from nine matches and need to win three of the remaining five matches to clinch a place in the IPL 2024 play-offs. With two home matches left to play, CSK will be one of the favorites to qualify for the IPL 2024 play-offs.
SunRisers Hyderabad (9 played, 5 won, 4 lost, total points 10, NRR +0.075)
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) started their IPL 2024 campaign in emphatic fashion as they won five of their first seven matches. The SunRisers later lost their winning momentum as they suffered defeats in their previous two games. The Pat Cummins-led team was too dependent on their opening batters – Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma – who provided blitzkrieg starts in most matches. Like CSK, SRH have ten points from nine matches and need to win three of the remaining five matches to finish in the top four. With four home matches to go, the SunRisers should qualify for the IPL 2024 play-offs.
Delhi Capitals (11 played, 5 won, 6 lost, total points 10, NRR -0.442)
Delhi Capitals (DC) have won five of their eleven matches so far. Although the Rishabh Pant-led Capitals are currently at the sixth position in the IPL 2024 standings with 10 points, they have played the most number of matches in the league at the moment. After winning three of their last five games, the Capitals are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. With a net run-rate of -0.442, DC will have to win all their remaining three matches by a good margin if they are to have any hope of qualifying for the IPL 2024 play-offs.
Gujarat Titans (10 played, 4 won, 6 lost, total points 8, NRR -1,113)
Last season's finalists, Gujarat Titans (GT), have had a disappointing IPL 2024 campaign so far. Under new captain Shubman Gill, the Titans have recorded four wins and suffered six defeats this season. With eight points from ten matches, GT's chances of qualifying for the IPL 2024 play-offs look bleak. With a net run-rate of -1.113, the Titans not only need to win their remaining four matches by a huge margin but also need favors from other teams to have any chance of qualifying in the IPL 2024 play-offs.
Punjab Kings (9 played, 3 won, 6 lost, total points 6, NRR -0.187)
Punjab Kings' record-breaking eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders has kept them alive in IPL 2024. After three wins and six defeats, the Kings sit eighth in the IPL 2024 standings with six points from nine matches. Interestingly, the Kings have not qualified for the IPL play-offs since reaching the final in 2014. Considering their negative NRR, PBKS need to win all their remaining five matches by a good margin and will also hope that other results go their way if they want to make it to the IPL. 2024 Playoffs.
Mumbai Indians (10 played, 3 won, 7 lost, total points 6, NRR -0.272)
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a dismal campaign this season. Under newly appointed captain Hardik Pandya, MI has managed just three wins in ten matches in IPL 2024. With just six points on the board, MI is at the ninth position in the IPL 2024 standings and almost needs another miracle to get to the top to finish four. As a result, Hardik Pandya's men need to win all their remaining four matches to finish with 14 points and hope that other results will find their way into the IPL 2024 play-offs.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (10 played, 3 won, 7 lost, total points 6, NRR -0.415)
With a morale-boosting nine-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) still have a mathematical chance of qualifying for the IPL 2024 play-offs. With six points from ten matches, RCB are at the bottom of the ten-team table with three wins and seven losses. As a result, the Faf du Plessis-led team must not only win their last four matches by a huge margin, but also hope that all other contenders falter dramatically. Any more defeats will see RCB automatically eliminated from the IPL 2024 play-offs. As a result, RCB has the least chance of qualifying this season.
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