With greater than 50 video games performed in IPL 2024, no group has certified for the playoffs and – no group is out of the race but. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) playoff likelihood is hanging by a thread after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by one run on Thursday. Moreover, MI have continued their dismal IPL 2024 marketing campaign after struggling a 24-run defeat in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at house. After their eighth loss in 11 video games, the five-time champions MI are actually on the point of elimination.

The Hardik Pandya-led outfit will want loads of outcomes to go their technique to end within the high 4.

In the meantime, MI’s heartbreaking loss has introduced some confidence into the RCB camp contemplating Mumbai can go as much as a most of 12 factors in the event that they win their remaining three matches, which is daunting.

Remaining fixtures of MI

Could 6: vs SRH, Wankhede Stadium

Could 11: vs KKR, Eden Gardens

Could 17: vs LSG, Wankhede Stadium

Mathematically, MI should not eradicated from the competitors but and still have an out of doors likelihood of qualifying.

First issues first, Mumbai must win all their remaining fixtures to remain within the hunt.

RR and KKR are already positioned on the high with 16 and 14 factors respectively and are removed from MI’s attain. Technically, MI would want RR and KKR to win all their remaining fixtures to make approach for them.

The winner of the SRH v LSG conflict on Could 8 will transfer to 14 factors from the present 12.

The winner of the SRH vs LSG recreation might want to win their remaining three matches and get a minimum of 16 factors. The winner of this fixture will even must win their remaining three fixtures.

Whereas, the loser of the sport also needs to lose their subsequent three fixtures and finish their season with 12 factors.

Lastly, not one of the groups residing exterior of the highest 4 ought to go previous 12 factors.

In such a situation, Mumbai may get tied with the opposite 5 groups at 12 factors every and would want a major NRR increase to climb up the ladder and seal the fourth spot on the standings.

RCB, alternatively, are presently reeling on the backside of the IPL 2024 factors desk with solely three wins out of 10 video games.

Nevertheless, they’ve seemed in a greater place than MI after profitable two consecutive away video games in opposition to SRH and GT.

Regardless of early setbacks this season, RCB nonetheless have a mathematical likelihood to make the playoffs. Their restoration work begins at house in opposition to a struggling GT on Saturday and RCB would want to take advantage of out of the sport.

Remaining fixtures of RCB

Could 4: vs GT, Bengaluru

Could 9: vs PBKS, Dharamsala

Could 12: vs DC, Bengaluru

Could 18: vs CSK, Bengaluru

Like another aspect, who’re positioned within the backside half of the factors desk, RCB additionally must win their remaining 4 fixtures and hopefully, they may make use of the house benefit with three extra fixtures to be performed at Chinnaswamy.

Nevertheless, for RCB to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs, the easy math is to again the highest three (RR, KKR, and both of SRH/ LSG) to win as many video games as attainable whereas the following six sides above them lose simply as many in order that RCB can end above them within the standings. Listed here are just a few of the attainable methods by which this may be achieved.

RCB would need the winner of the SRH v LSG conflict on Could 8 to win all their remaining matches to cement their spot at three a minimum of.

In addition they need the loser of the SRH vs LSG recreation to lose their subsequent three fixtures and get caught on 12 factors.

MI ought to win not more than two out of their remaining 4 league video games.

GT and PBKS ought to win not more than two of their remaining 4 league video games.

CSK and DC ought to win no a couple of of their remaining league video games.

RR and KKR ought to win a minimum of three of their remaining 4 league video games.

To sum up, RCB should hope that each one the above permutations go their approach with the six groups above them struggling heavy defeats whereas the Royal Challengers themselves should earn good-looking wins to seize the fourth spot for IPL 2024 playoffs qualification.