As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season nears its climax, the race for the top four playoff spots intensifies. With 16 points typically required for qualification, several teams are vying for a place in the postseason.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR, currently atop the standings, can secure their playoff berth with one more victory in their remaining three games. They will reach 18 points, a total that only three other teams can match.
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
RR, sitting second, can confirm their playoff spot with one more win from their four remaining games. They will also reach 18 points, putting them in contention with KKR and three other teams.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
CSK, in third place, needs three wins in their final three matches to guarantee a playoff berth. They will reach 18 points, but other teams could also reach that mark. However, CSK can also qualify with two wins or even one win, depending on net run rate (NRR) and other results.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH, currently fourth, can secure their playoff spot with three wins in their remaining three games. They will reach 18 points, but other teams could also reach that mark. SRH can also qualify with two wins or even one win, depending on NRR and other results.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG, in fifth place, can confirm their playoff berth with three wins in their remaining three games. They will reach 18 points, but other teams could also reach that mark. LSG can also qualify with two wins or even one win, depending on NRR and other results.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
DC, in sixth place, can reach a maximum of 16 points if they win all their remaining three matches. However, even that may not guarantee them a playoff spot, as CSK, SRH, and LSG can also reach 16 points.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Gujarat Titans (GT)
These three teams are in a similar situation, with three remaining matches. Any of them can reach the playoffs with three wins. However, only one of RCB and PBKS can reach 14 points, as they face each other in their upcoming clash.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI, in ninth place, needs to win both their remaining matches to have any hope of qualifying for the playoffs. However, they will also need other results to go their way, including SRH winning at least two games and LSG losing all their games.
