IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured the top spot on the IPL 2024 points table, a historic first for the Kolkata-based team. They’re joined in the playoffs by another contender, Rajasthan Royals (RR), whose recent losing streak puts their top-two finish at risk. KKR’s dominance in the league phase was sealed with RR’s defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS), opening up opportunities for other teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to climb higher.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are banking on SRH’s performance for a shot at surpassing CSK in the standings. CSK, on the other hand, can secure their qualification with a win over RCB, or even a close loss ensuring their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). CSK’s prospects for the second spot improve if RR falters in their last game and SRH’s wins are limited. SRH, just a point away from playoffs, can seal their spot with a win or even a rain-affected game, while their fate depends on RCB’s performance if they lose both remaining matches.