IPL 2024 playoffs: Who’ll make it to the Final 4 — RR, CSK, SRH, RCB, DC, LSG or GT? Points table still wide open

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IPL 2024 playoffs: The IPL 2024 has entered the final week of the league phase,and asmany as seven teams are still in the race for the last three spots in the top four. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have already qualified with 18 points from 12 matches. With two matches remaining, they may even finish on top of the table.

Standing at 16 points from 12 matches. They need just one win out of their remaining two matches to ensure qualification for playoffs in this IPL tournament. Given their positive net run rate (NRR), even if they lose both matches, they could qualify based on other results.

Currently third with 14 points from 13 matches. They have one match left, and a win would take them to 16 points, likely ensuring their qualification. A loss doesn’t necessarily eliminate them, as their NRR could keep them in contention depending on other results.

They are also at 14 points but from 12 matches, which gives them two opportunities to secure qualification. Winning at least one match would likely secure their place in the playoffs, and their positive NRR provides an additional advantage. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are currently positioned fifth in the standings with 12 points from 13 matches.

They have just one match left in their campaign. The only straightforward way for RCB to reach a possible qualification is by winning their last match to reach 14 points. However, even with a victory, they must depend on the outcomes of other teams' matches.

RCB's current NRR is positive (+0.387), which is an advantage. If they win their final match, not only do they need to focus on winning but also on the margin by which they win to potentially enhance their NRR further ahead of CSK’s. This could be crucial for tie-breaking if