"Not Very Happy. Lost Four Games...": IPL 2024 Play-offs Chances Hit, Owner's Blunt Take On Team

06.05.2024 - 10:55 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is heading towards an interesting finish in the league stage with all teams having played 10 or more games.

While two teams Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals (with 16 points each) have put one foot in the playoffs, there is a tight contest going on the remaining two spots.

Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants hold the third, fourth and fifth spots with 12 points each.

Delhi Capitals are sixth in table with 10 points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans hold the seventh, eighth and ninth spots with eight points each.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) did the unthinkable, securing their sixth win on the trot to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs. RCB's match against Chennai was a virtual knockout contest, with the winner of the contest (by a certain margin) through to the next round. It was RCB who rode on emphatic performances from skipper Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green to book their spot in the next round while CSK missed out on the playoffs in Ruturaj Gaikwad's first season as the skipper.

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Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli achieved a new record in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first Indian player to have two seasons with 700-plus runs. Virat accomplished this milestone against RCB's match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Bengaluru. In the game, Virat scored 47 runs in just 29 balls, with three fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 162.06.

CSK Or RCB - Who Will Enter IPL 2024 Playoffs If Rain Washes Out Mega Showdown?

Rain and weather, as expected, has impacted the much-awaited RCB vs CSK IPL 2024. Heavy showers in Bengaluru, forced play to stop just when Royal Challengers Bengaluru was starting to flourish against Chennai Super Kings. CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to field first. CSK are on 14 points from 13 matches (Net Run-rate +0.528) while RCB are on 12 points from 13 games (NRR +0.387). So, far Kolkata Knight Riders, SunRisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have qualified for the playoffs. It leaves only one spot in the playoffs.

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The highly anticipated Match 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is set to take place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled for Saturday. This encounter promises to be a thrilling showdown as both teams aim to bolster their standings in the league. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter this match with a mixed bag of results. They have played 13 matches so far and are positioned sixth on the points table with 12 points.

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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have their fate in their own hands as they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a bid to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs. With the rain threat also looming large over the fixture, the Bengaluru side's qualification chances aren't as straightforward. RCB's margin of victory needs to be a solid one too, and if, rain comes down pouring, reducing the length of the match, the scenario will get even more complicated. Depending upon the length of the match, the qualification chances would change

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As the ongoing IPL 2024 inches closer to its culmination, the excitement remains at the pinnacle as five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fight for the final playoff berth in their last league stage encounter. Table toppers Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have already booked their place for the knockout stages but the last team to join them in the playoffs is yet to be ascertained. RCB are on a five-match winning streak after outclassing Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in their previous game. Despite the forgettable start, the Bengaluru-based franchise gained momentum in the middle of the season to stay alive in the title race. With 12 points in 13 matches, RCB are placed sixth in the standings.