IPL 2024 playoff scenarios: Can Rishabh Pant's DC qualify after win against RR? Here's what they must do

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Delhi's Capitals roadworthy to playoffs: 

Delhi Capitals person won 6 of their 12 matches this play and presently person 12 points with a nett tally complaint of -0.316. Prior to the instauration of Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Kings successful 2022, teams would ideally request 14 points to unafraid a play-off spot and successful galore seasons, adjacent teams with 12 points would suffice for the adjacent round. Since 2022, however, the contention for the apical 4 spots has increased, meaning that adjacent teams with 16 points aren't guaranteed a playoff spot.

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Coming backmost to DC's chances of qualifying for this year's playoffs, the Rishabh Pant-led broadside volition scope 16 points if they negociate to triumph their adjacent 2 matches against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants. While 16 points should enactment them successful a comparatively comfy presumption for the playoffs, it wouldn't needfully warrant them a spot.

Complicating matters is the information that Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are already connected 16 points with 3 games to go. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants person the accidental to scope 18 points if they triumph each their remaining 3 matches.

While they whitethorn request a fewer results to spell their mode astatine the end, Delhi Capitals would beryllium omniscient to purpose for immense wins successful their adjacent 2 matches to get their nett run-rate to a comfy level.

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Published: 08 May 2024, 03:46 PM IST