RCB can still qualify for the IPL 2024 play-offs© BCCI/Sportzpics
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gave their qualifying scenario for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs another boost on Saturday with a dominant win over the Gujarat Titans (GT). Far du Plessis & Co. recorded their third consecutive win of the campaign and moved to seventh in the points table, with four wins in eleven matches. RCB were almost out of the play-offs race about three games ago, but they won all their matches since then and also saw a few other results go in their favor to jump back into contention for a top 4 finish. With three matches left in the competition, slim chances remain for Virat Kohli's side to advance.
How RCB can qualify for IPL 2024 Playoffs:
Condition 1:Under all circumstances, RCB must win all the remaining three matches of the league phase. With three wins in the rest of the three matches, the Bengaluru side would have a total of 7 wins and 14 points to their name. RCB currently has a Net Run Rate of -0.049, which would likely turn positive towards the end of the league phase.
Condition 2:If RCB get their remaining three wins, they will also hope that either of Sunrisers Hyderabad or Lucknow Super Giants do not get more than one win in their remaining league match. Both teams currently have twelve points from ten games.
RCB MOVED TO NO. 7 POSITION IN THE TABLE OF THIS IPL 2024…!!!!! pic.twitter.com/b26ZZU372c
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Condition 3: That is not enough. RCB would also keep their fingers crossed, hoping that Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, both currently on 10 points, would not manage more than two wins.
Condition 4:Punjab Kings, who are also vying for a place in the top 4, have eight points from ten matches. They shouldn't win all their remaining 4 games either.
A single defeat in the remaining three matches would be enough to derail RCB's campaign. While it is mandatory for them to win the rest of the matches, the Royal Challengers would also benefit if they win those matches by a good margin, which would boost their NRR.
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