Sandeep Sarkar, Kolkata: like this IPL Ever seen in the tournament’s 19-year history? Where 6 teams have played 12 matches each. 4 teams played 13 matches each. Even after that, only one team has been confirmed in the playoffs!
Royal Challengers Bangalore is the only team that has qualified for the playoffs with 18 points from 13 matches. That ticket was confirmed on Sunday. Both teams have been knocked out of the playoff race. Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. The remaining seven teams are fighting for three places.
that is running Kolkata Knight RidersAnd Three time champion team. However, in the first 6 matches of this tournament, he did not win. Only one point was scored against Punjab Kings as the match was washed away by rain. The playoffs looked virtually impossible. From there, 5 wins in the next 6 matches. KKR are still alive in the playoff race with 11 points. Knight fans are dreaming of miracles. How can the Knights get to the playoffs from here?
Even though the Knights beat Gujarat Titans in the previous match, Shubman Gill is out of KKR’s grasp. Gujarat Titans have reached 16 points. Their last match was against Chennai Super Kings. If the Shubmans win that match, the advantage goes to the Knights.
KKR will be up against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. KKR will finish with a maximum of 15 points if they win their last two matches. Their remaining matches are against Mumbai Indians and Delhi. Losing Delhi means Akshar Patels will be out of the reckoning.
Hyderabad’s matches are against Chennai and RCB. Hyderabad is better off losing both those matches. In that case, Hyderabad will be stuck on 14 points. Chennai will finish with 14 points if they lose to Gujarat and Hyderabad.
Punjab Kings are on 13 points. Their last match was against Lucknow Super Giants. If Lucknow wins, Punjab will be knocked out. And if Punjab wins, they will also be on 15 points. In that case, if the net run rate is ahead, the Knights will have a chance to go to the playoffs.
Rajasthan Royals are also in the running. Rajasthan has 12 points in 12 matches. Their remaining matches are against Lucknow and Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan will be stuck with 14 points if they lose one match.
KKR If you win two matches in a row at home, you can reach the playoffs with 15 points. If numbers and equations accompany knights. And if luck is with you.