Gujarat’s place confirmed in the playoffs!
The defending champions Gujarat Titans, captained by Hardik Pandya, currently have 16 points from 12 matches. The team itself is in such a position that it can reach the playoffs even after losing both its matches. Because his net runrate is also +0.761. The team has to play Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. A single win can ensure their place in the top-2.
6 contenders for 3rd place
There are still 6 contenders for the remaining three playoff spots – Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Chennai Super Kings have 15 points from 12 matches and a win will take them to the playoffs. Dhoni’s team is yet to play against Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. But if the team loses both the matches then it can also be out.
Mumbai Indians have 14 points in 12 matches. But the net runrate of the team is -0.117. That is, if the team has to ensure a place in the playoffs as a whole, then both Lucknow Super Giants and Sunrisers Hyderabad will have to be defeated. Because at 16 points, his work can get spoiled due to poor net runrate.
Lucknow Super Giants have 13 points from 12 matches. He has to play with Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. A win in both the matches will take him to 17 points. That place in the playoffs will be confirmed. But if you win only one match, then the work can get spoiled. However, in Mumbai and Lucknow, the same team is certain to lose a match.
Rajasthan, Punjab and Bangalore will have to win all the matches
Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be able to reach only 16 points even after winning all their matches. But the interesting thing is that Rajasthan has to play both RCB and Punjab. A win for Rajasthan in both the matches would mean Punjab and RCB almost out of the tournament.
Punjab has a match with Delhi. If she wins both her matches, she will reach 16 points. In such a situation, the expectation of reaching the playoffs can be very high. RCB has yet to play three matches. Apart from Rajasthan, from Hyderabad and Gujarat. If the Mumbai Indians team defeats Lucknow, then whoever reaches 16 points in Punjab, Rajasthan and RCB will get a place in the playoffs.