Rajasthan Royals saved its hopes alive within the event by defeating Punjab Kings by 4 wickets in a thriller at Dharamsala.
With this win, the Sanju Samson-led facet moved to the fifth spot and stand just under Royal Challengers Bangalore at 14 factors however with a lesser run fee.
Can Rajasthan Qualify for Playoffs?
Well, the Royal Army has an outdoor likelihood of qualifying for the knockout stage of the event however different outcomes should go its approach.
They will now hope Mumbai Indians lose to Sunrisers Hyderabad after which Gujrat Titans safe a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore by an excellent margin. For Punjab Kings, the Shikhar Dhawan-led facet’s marketing campaign has come to an finish.
Defending champion Gujarat Titans has managed to safe its spot within the Playoffs whereas seven groups stay in competition for 3 slots.
Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the laggards on the standings for the reason that begin of the season, have been the primary two groups to be eradicated.
The league stage ends on Sunday, with the playoffs starting in Chennai on May 23. The last might be performed in Ahmedabad on May 28.
Here is a have a look at the playoff eventualities for the groups in competition:
Chennai Super Kings (13 matches, 15 factors) – NRR: +0.381
Four-time winner Chennai Super Kings had an opportunity to seal its Playoffs spot with a win in its penultimate league recreation however went all the way down to Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets at residence. Dhoni’s males are nonetheless poised to undergo to the final 4 and require a win of their last match to seal qualification.
CSK can end at 17 factors with a win over Delhi Capitals. However, a top-two end will depend upon Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. While MI can get to 18 factors with two wins, LSG can even attain 17 factors and maybe pip CSK on Net Run Rate (NRR).
Chennai Super Kings remaining match schedule
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Match 67: Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, May 19 – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Mumbai Indians (13 matches, 14 factors) – NRR: –0.128
Five-time champion Mumbai Indians has made a convincing comeback this season after stuttering with its weakened bowling choices within the preliminary section. With 4 wins in its final 5 matches, MI has jumped to 14 factors from 12 matches and has even gotten itself right into a place the place it will probably compete for a top-two end. MI takes on LSG and a win may nearly seal its Playoffs spot.
If MI additionally manages to see off Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rohit Sharma’s males will safe a top-two berth.
With a defeat to LSG, MI now must win its last recreation with an enormous margin to complete with a good NRR on 16 factors. MI can even guarantee qualification with the 2 factors if CSK or LSG slip-up of their last matches.
Mumbai Indians remaining matches schedule
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Match 63: Lucknow Super Giants v Mumbai Indians, May 16 – Ekana Stadium, Lucknow – LOST - ⦿
Match 69: Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, May 21 – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Lucknow Super Giants (13 matches, 15 factors) – NRR: +0.304
A sensational seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad has helped LSG put its marketing campaign again on the rails. LSG stands on 13 factors in 12 matches however faces two difficult matches in opposition to direct rivals MI and KKR.
If LSG emerges unscathed with 4 factors, it may vye for a top-two spot alongside CSK with NRR deciding the second spot. LSG can nonetheless fall brief on the Playoffs if it loses each video games. Even one win could not suffice for LSG as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings can even end at 16 factors.
With a win over MI, LSG has jumped to the third spot and a easy win in its last match will seal its Playoffs berth.
Lucknow Super Giants remaining matches schedule
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Match 63: Lucknow Super Giants v Mumbai Indians, May 14 – Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow – WON - ⦿
Match 68: Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants, May 20 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Royal Challengers Bangalore (13 matches, 14 factors) – NRR: +0.180
Royal Challengers Bangalore improved its situation within the Playoffs with a staggering eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier than registering a 112-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur final week. The wins shored it as much as 14 factors whereas offering an enormous NRR enhance. RCB can now goal a top-four end however must win its remaining recreation in opposition to Gujarat Titans to face an opportunity.
RCB is straight competing with 4 groups – MI, LSG, PBKS and CSK. If LSG and MI handle a win every of their remaining video games, RCB’s probabilities will boil all the way down to the NRR with the latter at 16 factors. In such a situation, Punjab stays the one different facet that may get to 16 factors and problem RCB on NRR and scrape by to the Playoffs.
Royal Challengers Bangalore remaining matches schedule
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Match 65: Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, May 18 – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – WON - ⦿
Match 70: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Titans, May 21 – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com