RCB Has No Chance in IPL 2024 Playoffs Race, Experts Agree on Four Common Picks

The race to the playoffs of IPL 2024 is heating up, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals already securing their spots. Five teams are still in contention for the remaining two spots – Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Lucknow Super Giants. The upcoming RCB vs CSK match on May 18 in Bengaluru is set to be a crucial game, with the winner moving closer to the playoffs and the loser being eliminated from the tournament.

Former cricket stars Irfan Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Kaif, and ex-Australia players Matthew Hayden and Tom Moody have weighed in on the playoff race. Pathan believes that CSK, with their legacy and ability to perform in pressure situations, will make it to the playoffs. Rayudu predicts KKR at the top, followed by CSK, RR, and SRH. Kaif also backs CSK for the playoffs, along with KKR, RR, and SRH.

Hayden sees KKR, RR, SRH, and CSK making it to the playoffs, while Moody predicts KKR, RR, SRH, and CSK in the top four positions. With expert opinions divided and the competition fierce, the upcoming matches will be crucial in determining which teams ultimately make it to the IPL 2024 playoffs. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling race to the finish line.