Mathematics of IPL 2024: RCB playoff hopes still intact

Mathematics of IPL 2024: RCB's playoff hopes still intact

63 matches of the league stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) have ended. 2 matches were played on Sunday. In the first match, Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets. In the second match, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 40 runs.

With these results CSK reached number-3. Whereas RR remains at second position. RCB reached fifth place, while DC slipped to sixth place.

CSK reached top-3

In the first match of IPL in Chennai, Rajasthan Royals batted first and scored 141 runs. Chennai achieved the target at the loss of 5 wickets in 18.2 overs.

Chennai now has 14 points from 7 wins and 6 losses in 13 matches. The team is at third position and they need just one more win to qualify.

Rajasthan has only 16 points from 12 matches with 8 wins and 4 losses. The team is currently at second position, although they need one more win out of two to qualify.

RCB's playoff hopes intact

In Sunday's second match, Royal Challengers Bangalore, batting first, scored 187 runs. Delhi was all out after scoring 140 runs in 19.1 overs.

RCB now has 12 points from 6 wins and 7 losses in 13 matches. The team moved from seventh to fifth position. They now have to defeat Chennai in the last match to qualify.

Delhi also has 12 points from 6 wins and 7 losses in 13 matches, but due to worse run rate than RCB, the team is at sixth position. To qualify, they will now have to defeat Lucknow in the last match and also depend on other results.

Kolkata has a chance to strengthen its position at the top

Kolkata Knight Riders have 18 points from 9 wins and 3 losses in 12 matches. The team is at number one and has made it to the playoffs. By defeating Gujarat, the team can confirm being in the top-2, this will give them a chance to play Qualifier-1. Even if they lose, the team will remain at number one.

Bumrah has purple cap

MI's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top wicket taker of the tournament, with 20 wickets in 13 matches. CSK's Tushar Deshpande reached fourth position with 16 wickets.

Top run scorer of Virat tournament

RCB's Virat Kohli remains the top run scorer of the tournament. He has 661 runs in his name in 13 matches. After him, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 583 runs in 13 matches.

IPL 2024 Point Table:

Position	Team	Mat	Won	Lost	Points	NRR
1.	Kolkata Knight Riders (Q)	12	9	3	18	+1.428
2.	Rajasthan Royals	12	8	3	16	+0.349
3.	Chennai Super Kings	13	7	6	14	+0.528
4.	Sunrisers Hyderabad	12	7	5	14	+0.406
5.	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	13	6	7	12	+0.387
6.	Delhi Capitals	13	6	7	12	-0.482
7.	Lucknow Super Giants	12	6	6	12	-0.769
8.	Gujarat Titans	12	5	7	10	-1.063
9.	Mumbai Indians	13	4	9	8	-0.271
10.	Punjab Kings	12	4	8	8	-0.423