IPL 2024: How Can RCB Qualify for Playoffs After Win Over GT? Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Qualification Chances

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Original Content: IPL 2024: How Can RCB Qualify for Playoffs After Win Over GT? Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Qualification Chances

With their recent 4-wicket win over Gujarat Titans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has a glimmer of hope for reaching the IPL 2024 playoffs.

RCB holds 8 points from 11 matches, with a maximum potential of 14 points if they win all remaining games. Their recent victory significantly boosted their net run rate, which will be crucial in the tight race for playoffs.

RCB Playoffs Qualification Scenario

• The best scenario requires RCB to win all their remaining three matches. However, even with 14 points, they need to rely on other teams not exceeding their point tally.

• Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants (both currently on 12 points) cannot win more than one match each.

• Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals (both on 10 points) cannot win more than two matches each.

• Punjab Kings (currently on 8 points) cannot win more than three matches.

• If these conditions are met, a maximum of six teams could be tied on 14 points, with net run rate determining the final standings.

Even with one loss, RCB can still reach the playoffs with 12 points, but they need even stricter conditions as the teams mentioned above cannot reach more than 12 points themselves, forcing a net run rate decider.