Examining Potential Scenarios for RCB’s Qualification in IPL 2024 Playoffs | Cricket

After Delhi Capitals’ triumph over Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s hopes of sealing a place in the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League seem slim. However, there is still a chance for RCB to turn their fortunes around in the remaining six games.

RCB currently sits at the bottom of the table with two points in eight matches and a negative run rate of 1.046. To secure a spot in the final four, RCB must win all their remaining six matches, including their upcoming clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

If RCB emerges victorious in the rest of the games, their points tally will reach 14, and the remaining results must fall in their favor to advance to the knockout stages with a better Net Run Rate.

In a possible scenario, if the top three teams according to the current points table – Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad – win a specific number of matches, RCB could finish fourth with 14 points.

There is also a slim chance for RCB to finish in the third spot, but the top three teams would need to win just a single match in their remaining fixtures for that to happen.

While mathematically still in contention for the knockout stage, RCB needs to win their remaining games with a good margin to improve their Net Run Rate. Their upcoming matches are against SRH, GT, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Super Kings.

With the race for the playoffs heating up, RCB fans are hopeful that their team can defy the odds and secure a spot in the final stages of the IPL.