Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lost their remaining slivers of hope for making it to the playoffs after their penultimate home fixture was washed out due to rain. The strong showing from the bowlers was not enough to change the outcome, and the no result finish only meant that their fate was sealed. With both SRH and Rajasthan Royals now out of the contention, the competition becomes fierce amongst the remaining teams looking to secure the top four positions.
Delhi Capitals meanwhile, gained a much needed point from the non-contest and are still firmly in the running. As for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), they now find themselves with a do-or-die situation, where they are required to win their last three games as 14 points will not be enough to qualify for the playoffs.
Points Table Snapshot (Post 56 matches):
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | +0.482 |
| PBKS | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | +0.376 |
| MI | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +1.274 |
| GT | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | +0.867 |
| DC | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | +0.362 |
| KKR | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 11 | +0.249 |
| LSG | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| SRH (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| RR (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| CSK (E) | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | -1.117 |
What Delhi Capitals Need to Qualify
Remaining fixtures:
vs PBKS (Away)
vs GT (Home)
vs MI (Away)
13 points (0 wins): Eliminated
15 points (1 win): Possible but difficult—would require favorable outcomes including MI beating PBKS and GT, and losses for LSG and KKR.
17 points (2 wins): Likely to qualify—possible three-way tie resolved by net run-rate.
19 points (3 wins): Strong chance of top-two finish—will surpass MI and tie or edge PBKS and GT, depending on other results.
Key Goal: Remain reliable and controlling the outcome of their final matches.
How Important Is The MI vs GT Game Clash?
GT Remaining Matches:
Vs MI (Away)
Vs DC (Away)
Vs LSG (Home)
Vs CSK (Home)
MI Remaining Matches:
Vs GT (Home)
Vs PBKS (Away)
Vs DC (Home)
If GT Wins All 4: They finish on 22 points and secure a top two spot
If MI Wins All Three: They reach 20 points, also likely ensuring a top two finish
If GT And MI Lose To Each Other But Win Other Games: Both can finish on 18 and still qualify depending on RCB’s outcomes
16 Points Scenario: Risky either team may miss out unless net run rate or other results work in their favor
MI's NRR Advantage: MI sits well in the standings with +1.274 NRR being in the best position to qualify in case of points tie.
Conclusion: Key Fixtures To Watch
MI vs GT- Playoff and top two implications
DC vs PBKS/MI/GT- Critical for DC’s qualification hopes
KKR & LSG games- Must be monitored by DC and MI fans hoping for favorable results
The race for the playoffs now comes down to individual performances, carefully calculated NRR changes, weather, and other competing teams. Every match counts.
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