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IPL 2023 Playoff: How Top 4 Race Gets Affected If Rain Spoils Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans

The game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans is extremely important with respect to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as the result will decide which teams reach the playoffs of the competition. While Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have already booked their spot in the top-4, the final slot is still up for grabs. RCB are still in the running while Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals are ready to give them tough competition. The weather forecast states that there is 56 per cent chance of rain in Bengaluru on Sunday and that can severely alter the qualification scenarios.

On MS Dhoni's Knee Injury And Future, CSK Star Devon Conway's Big Statement

The entire cricketing world is asking the same question, "Is MS Dhoni going to retire after this IPL season?". Though only Dhoni knows whether he has another Indian Premier League season in him in the Chennai Super Kings shirt, opinions and predictions over his future have been coming in from all corners of the cricketing fraternity. However, CSK opener Devon Conway is hoping this isn't Dhoni's last season. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was also a part of the chat with Conway after the team's win over CSK, said that Dhoni has 5 more years in him.

MS Dhoni Reveals CSK's 'Auction Secret' To Building Champion Team

For the 12the time in 14 seasons, Chennai Super Kings booked a spot in the Indian Premier League playoffs, this time by beating Delhi Capitals in a resounding manner on Saturday. After CSK assured themselves of a spot in the next round, skipper MS Dhoni was asked about the secret to his steam's success in the competition. While the franchise may not have the best group of players at their disposal, it's the way they've managed to get the best out of them that has seen them excel. After the game, Dhoni revealed that CSK go for players with a specific trait at the auction which plays a big role in their accomplishments on the field.

Explained: IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario For Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians And Rajasthan Royals

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs are all but set, with Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants already assured of a spot in the next round. The fourth slot is still up for grabs, with the likes of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals in the fray. As for RCB and MI, their fate is in their own hands, with a specific result earning them the final spot in the knockouts. But, for RR to go through to the next round, both RCB and MI would need to lose their respective matches in a certain manner.

Chennai, Lucknow qualify for IPL play-offs

Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs on Saturday after beating Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively.

KKR vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants Edge Out Kolkata Knight Riders By One Run To Seal IPL 2023 Playoff Berth

Lucknow Super Giants survived a late Rinku Singh onslaught to secure a thrilling one-run win and seal their second successive play-offs berth in the Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Pooran held the LSG innings together with a counter-attacking 30-ball 58 (4x4, 5x6) to propel them to a fighting 176/8 after being invited to bat. Chasing 177 for a win, Rinku threatened to pull off yet another last over win for KKR with a ruthless 67 not out from 33 balls (6x4, 4x6) as he waged a lone battle. But it was not enough in the end as KKR ended at 175 for 7 to lose the match by one run.

Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After LSG Eliminate KKR To Secure Playoffs Berth

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) survived Rinku Singh's onslaught to edge out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by one run, and booked their place in the IPL 2023 playoffs. The win took LSG to 17 points from 14 league matches, while KKR's hopes of reaching the playoffs were dashed with this defeat. LSG remain in the third spot, three points ahead of fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, their win was not enough to take them above CSK, who registered a big win over Delhi Capitals earlier on the day to secure their playoff spot.

"There Is No Recipe": MS Dhoni's Honest Take On Chennai Super Kings' Stellar Playoff Record

There is no secret recipe of leading a team into 12 play-offs in 14 seasons apart from choosing players who believe in "team first philosophy" and a co-operative management that stands through thick and thin, CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Saturday. Dhoni, who is probably playing the last of his 16 IPLs, has batted as low as no.8 and given chances to players like Shivam Dube to excel in a role assigned for him. "There is no recipe as such (CSK's play-offs record). You try to pick the best players and try to give them the best slot. You use them in the manner where they have most chances of succeeding and groom them in the areas where they are not as strong," he said after CSK sealed their play-off berth with massive 77-run win over DC here on Saturday.

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IPL 2023 Playoff: How Top 4 Race Gets Affected If Rain Spoils Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans

On MS Dhoni's Knee Injury And Future, CSK Star Devon Conway's Big Statement

MS Dhoni Reveals CSK's 'Auction Secret' To Building Champion Team

Explained: IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario For Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians And Rajasthan Royals

Chennai, Lucknow qualify for IPL play-offs

KKR vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants Edge Out Kolkata Knight Riders By One Run To Seal IPL 2023 Playoff Berth

Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After LSG Eliminate KKR To Secure Playoffs Berth

"There Is No Recipe": MS Dhoni's Honest Take On Chennai Super Kings' Stellar Playoff Record