We are approaching the playoffs of IPL 2023, as we take a look at the teams who are still in the contention, and how they are likely to qualify in the top four to reach the play-off matches.
It has become more interesting with almost as many as 2 Teams are locked at 15 point and 2 Teams are locaked at 14 point with a probability many more to join the points table at 14 poitns.
Two teams who have been eliminated from the edition so far are – Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The only team to qualify for the playoffs and have sealed the top spot are Gujarat Titans with 18 points.
Here are the qualification scenario for the teams fighting for playoff.
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Lets Evaluate the qualification scenarios of teams – Who reaches the Palyoff :
Chennai Super Kings – 15 points from 13 games, NR: 0.381
Lucknow Super Giants – 15 points from 13 games, NRR: 0.304
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 14 points from 13 games, NRR: 0.18
Mumbai Indians – 14 points from 13 games, NRR: NRR -0.128
Rajasthan Royals – 12 points from 13 games, NRR: 0.140
Kolkata Knight Riders – 12 points from 13 games, NRR: NRR -0.256
Punjab Kings – 12 points from 12 games, NRR -0.268
Gujrat Titans: Qualification scenario
They have already Qualified and are at the top of the table. They seem to defend their title and be the third team to win the trophy in back-to-back editions.
Chennai Super Kings: Qualification scenario
They are holding on to their second position. They look a definite team to be in the top four. Their win against Delhi Capitals will seal their position in tope four. A defeat at the hands of Delhi capital will put them in vulnerable position and may exit the playoffs depending upon the match between LSG and KKR and LSG wins their match.
Lucknow Super Giants: Qualification scenario
They are currently 3rd in the points table and they can seal their berth in the palyoffs with a win over KKR, if CSK loses their match against DC and they do better their net run rate over CSK.
Mumbai Indians: Qualification scenario
They are in a vulnerable position. Their qualification is in the hands of LSG, CSK and RCB. They will not qualify if CSK, LSG and RCB win their matches. But can qualify if any out of the 3 loses a point and they must win their match against SRH.
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Qualification scenario
They are at 4th position in the table with a win over SRH with 14 points. Even if MI win their match against SRH, and RCB also wins their match they will qualify for playoff based on having higher net run rate.
Rajasthan Royals: Qualification scenario
They are at the brink of elimination as they have 12 points and can only reach 14 points if they win their last match. They can only reach to the playoff provided they beat Punjab and destiny is with them if both MI and RCB lose their match which seems highly impossible.
Teams with probability of reaching 14 Points: Qualification scenario
Reaching Teams who can reach 14 points but are likely to miss their qualification to playoff matches are KKR and PKBS due to low Net Run Rate.