The race for the IPL 2024 playoffs is heating up, with Rajasthan Royals (RR) securing a spot following Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC). With six matches remaining, three teams are out of contention, and two teams have already qualified, leaving two spots for five teams to vie for. Here’s a detailed look at the scenarios.

Lucknow Super Giants’ defeat to Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium dashed their playoff hopes and ensured Rajasthan Royals became the second team after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to secure a playoff berth. With six matches left, three teams are officially out of the race, while two have qualified, leaving two playoff spots open for five teams to contest.

*Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) [Q]:* KKR lead the points table with 19 points and have guaranteed their spot in the top two. They face RR in their final league game, which could determine the table-toppers. KKR will play in Qualifier 1 in Chennai, giving them two chances to reach the final.

*Rajasthan Royals (RR) [Q]:* RR are second with 16 points. Their playoff spot was confirmed with LSG’s loss to DC. RR’s remaining matches against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and KKR will be crucial for a top-two finish, ensuring their place in Qualifier 1.

*Chennai Super Kings (CSK):* CSK sit third with 14 points. They need to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to secure a playoff spot. A loss could complicate their position, potentially making them rely on other results, particularly SRH’s remaining games.

*Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):* SRH are fourth with 14 points. They need one win from their remaining games against Gujarat Titans (GT) and PBKS to secure a playoff spot. Winning both could push them into the top two if RR falters in their matches.

*Delhi Capitals (DC):* DC, with 14 points, have finished their league games. They must rely on other results, hoping for RCB to lose to CSK and SRH to lose their remaining games by significant margins to surpass them on Net Run Rate (NRR).

*Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):* RCB are sixth with 12 points. Their final match against CSK is crucial. A win could propel them into the playoffs if they beat CSK by a significant margin and hope for SRH’s losses.

*Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):* LSG are seventh with 12 points and face Mumbai Indians (MI) next. Despite a mathematical chance, their poor NRR makes it unlikely they will surpass DC, RCB, or CSK, effectively ending their playoff hopes.

*Gujarat Titans (GT):* GT, with 11 points, are out of the playoff race. Their remaining match against SRH can affect SRH’s playoff bid but won’t change their standings.

*Mumbai Indians (MI):* MI are ninth with 8 points and have been eliminated from the playoff race. They aim to avoid finishing last.

*Punjab Kings (PBKS):* PBKS, also with 8 points, are out of the race. Their focus now is to avoid the wooden spoon in their remaining games against RR and SRH.

The IPL 2024 playoff race is intense, with multiple scenarios in play. Teams must perform in their remaining matches and rely on other results to secure their spots.

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