IPL 2024: Why MI's Loss Is Good News For RCBs Playoff Chances?

With more than 50 games done in IPL 2024, no team has qualified for the playoffs and - no team is out of the race yet. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) playoff chances are hanging by a thread after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by one run on Thursday. Furthermore, MI have continued their dismal IPL 2024 campaign after suffering a 24-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at home. After their eighth loss in 11 games, the five-time champions MI are now on the brink of elimination.

The Hardik Pandya-led outfit will need plenty of results to go their way to finish in the top four.

Meanwhile, MI's heartbreaking loss has brought some confidence into the RCB camp considering Mumbai can go up to a maximum of 12 points if they win their remaining three matches, which is daunting.

Remaining fixtures of MI

May 6: vs SRH, Wankhede Stadium

May 11: vs KKR, Eden Gardens

May 17: vs LSG, Wankhede Stadium

Mathematically, MI are not eliminated from the competition yet and also have an outside chance of qualifying.

First things first, Mumbai need to win all their remaining fixtures to stay in the hunt.

RR and KKR are already placed at the top with 16 and 14 points respectively and are far from MI's reach. Technically, MI would need RR and KKR to win all their remaining fixtures to make way for them.

The winner of the SRH v LSG clash on May 8 will move to 14 points from the current 12.

The winner of the SRH vs LSG game will need to win their remaining three matches and get at least 16 points. The winner of this fixture will also need to win their remaining three fixtures.

Whereas, the loser of the game should also lose their next three fixtures and end their season with 12 points.

Lastly,