IPL 2023: The race for the playoffs is yet to come, six teams will fight for three places in 4 matches

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In a thrilling match of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by four wickets. The victory of Rajasthan Royals has eliminated Punjab Kings from the playoff race. With only four league matches left to play in IPL 2023, six teams are vying for the three playoff spots.

So far in IPL 2023, only Gujarat Titans have been able to secure their place in the playoffs. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals’ hopes of reaching the playoffs before Punjab Kings are also over. Now the fans are very excited to see which team can make it to the playoffs in the next four matches of the league. Find out what the current playoff odds are and which team has the best playoff hopes.

Chennai Super Kings

In the IPL, four-time champions Chennai Super Kings have won seven out of 13 matches and are currently at number two with 15 points. Chennai needs a win against Delhi Capitals today to easily make it to the playoffs. If Chennai lose the match against Delhi, they will have to rely on Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore losing their previous matches or Kolkata defeating Lucknow by a big margin.

Lucknow Super Giants

Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Supergiants will have to win their last match against Kolkata Knight Riders at any cost to easily seal a place in the playoffs. If Lucknow Supergiants lose their last match, then they will have to pray that either Mumbai Indians lose or Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to win the last match to reach the playoffs and either Mumbai, Lucknow or Chennai will have to lose their last match. If Royal Challengers Bangalore lose their last match, then it will be very difficult for them to reach the playoffs. In such a situation, if Mumbai Sunrisers lose against Hyderabad and Lucknow wins against Kolkata, then Royal Challengers Bangalore can reach the playoffs even after losing their last match. However, in such a situation, Royal Challengers Bangalore will have to be careful that it does not suffer a big loss against Gujarat so that its net run rate is better than Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals need luck to make it to the playoffs. Rajasthan, fifth on the points table, will have to hope that Mumbai Indians and Bangalore lose their last matches while Kolkata Knight Riders lose against Lucknow Supergiants and even if Kolkata Knight Riders win against Lucknow, the margin of victory will be 103 runs. Should be less.

Mumbai Indians

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians will have to win the last match to reach the playoffs. However, Mumbai will also have to depend on Bangalore, Chennai or Lucknow losing their last match. If Mumbai Indians lose their last match, they will be completely out of the playoff race.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have to beat Lucknow by a margin of at least 103 runs in their last match. Also expect Mumbai Indians and Bangalore to lose their last matches by huge margins. If this does not happen then Kolkata Knight Riders will be out of the playoff race.

Remaining league matches in IPL 2023

May 20 – Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings

May 20 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants

May 21 – Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

May 21 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans