In the IPL series, it is always unknown which four teams will qualify for the playoffs until the end. Otherwise, at least one or two teams will be known on the last day. But with eight matches left in the current series and 62 matches completed, it has been revealed which four teams will qualify for the playoffs. In this way, all four teams, gujarat, RCB, punjab, and mumbai, have qualified for the playoffs. In this, the team that takes the top two spots will have a huge advantage. Because even if they lose in Qualifier 1, they will get another chance to play in Qualifier 2.
But if the third and fourth-placed teams lose their first match after the playoffs, they will be out of the series. Let's see which team has the most chance of taking the top two spots in this situation. gujarat has 18 points, and they have two games left. Even if they win at least one match against lucknow and CSK, gujarat will retain the top spot. As for RCB, they are in second place with 17 points. They play against Sunrisers and Lucknow.If RCB wins both of these, they can take the top two spots. If they lose in both, they will be relegated to third or fourth place. As for punjab, they are currently in third place with 17 points. They still have to face two strong teams, delhi and Mumbai. In this, punjab has to win two matches. Otherwise, even if they win one match, the result of RCB will determine where punjab will take.

As for mumbai, they are currently in fourth place. The team with 16 points plays the last match against Punjab. If they win in this, they will get 18 points. But even if RCB and punjab win one of their remaining two matches, they will still be in second place, giving mumbai a better chance of finishing in fourth place.
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Sowmiya Sriram

22/05/2025 09:35 AM