IPL 2023 Playoff Qualification Scenarios Explained: How Can Teams Reach Final Four?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 is reaching its business end and all the ten competing teams have the chance to make the play-offs. While defending champions Gujarat Titans have been phenomenal and are currently leading the points table, teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals have recovered from their shaky starts to the season and continue to have an outside chance to reach the next level in the competition. Here's a look at the potential qualification scenarios for all the 10 teams in IPL 2023 -

Gujarat Titans

The defending champions are in a brilliant position with 16 points from 11 matches. Right now, the Hardik Pandya-led side are almost guaranteed to reach the playoffs but defeats in all of their remaining games can put them in fourth with net run rate coming into play. However, one win in the last three games and GT will guarantee their spot in the final four of the competition.

Chennai Super Kings

CSK strengthened their position even more with the win over DC and now MS Dhoni and Co need just one win to guarantee their place in the playoffs. With 15 points from 12 matches, it has been a great turnaround by the side and they will look to seal their spot with a win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Mumbai Indians

It has been a familiar story for Mumbai Indians as the five-time champions have made a sensational comeback after a bad start to the season. Following their win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday, MI can reach the playoffs with two wins that will take them to 16 points, it will also improve their NRR (-0.255). Wins in all the three remaining games can even take MI to the top 2 in the competition depending on other teams' results.

Lucknow Super Giants

With MI winning their game