IPL Playoffs race: All you need to know about qualification scenario for RCB and MI after RR elimination
A look at what is required of each of the teams—Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals—to make it to the next round.
Published : May 21, 2023 17:46 IST - 1 MIN READ
Royal Challengers Bangalore batters Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL / The Hindu
Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and finally Lucknow Super Giants after its thrilling one-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, have managed to cut themselves loose off the mid-table clutter in the Indian Premier League.
Meanwhile, with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals and KKR all out of the race now, only two teams have a chance to fight it out for the last of the top-4 spots.
Sportstar takes a look at what is required of each of the teams—Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore — to make it to the next round.
- RCB loses against GT. The scenario now looks highly likely with most areas of Bengaluru being hit by severe hailstorms and rain.
- It wins the match against GT. It will also qualify if it suffers a defeat by less than six runs if GT scores 180 or if GT takes more than 19.3 overs to chase the same.
*After MI’s win over SRH, RR has been eliminated from IPL 2023.