IPL 2024 Playoffs Qualification Scenarios of All 10 Teams – Explained

As the 2024 Indian Premier League season draws to a close, the competition between teams to secure a top-four spot and qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs has intensified. Since the league’s expansion to include 10 teams in 2022, a minimum of 16 points (8 wins) is normally required for a team to qualify for the playoffs. After Mumbai Indians defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, the competition for the playoff spot has become even more intriguing for teams like Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. (lPL Points Table 2024)

It is important to note that there was also a case in which a team with 14 points managed to qualify for the playoffs. With the league stage games just a few weeks away, let’s take a look at what teams need to do to make it to the IPL 2024 playoffs.

IPL 2024 Playoffs Qualification Scenarios for All 10 Teams

Knights Knights of Calcutta

KKR is currently placed at the top of the points table.

They will cement their playoff spot with another win in their next three games.

They will reach 18 points with a victory; only three other teams can reach 18 points.

RR and CSK can reach 18 points; the winner of match 57 – SRH x LSG can reach 18 points.

Rajasthan Royalty

RR are currently second in the points table.

They will confirm their place in the playoffs with one more victory in the next four games.

RR will reach 18 points with victory; only three other teams can reach 18 points.

KKR and CSK can reach 18 points; the winner of match 57 – SRH x LSG can reach 18 points.

Super Kings of Chennai

CSK are currently third in the points table.

They will confirm their place in the playoffs with three wins in their remaining three matches.

CSK will reach 18 points with three wins; only three other teams can reach 18 points. RR and KKR can reach 18 points; the winner of match 57 – SRH x LSG can reach 18 points.

Chennai can also reach the playoffs with two wins from their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will reach 16 points with two wins; only two other teams can reach the maximum 16 points.

Delhi can pick up 16 points with three wins from their remaining three matches; the loser of match 57 – SRH x LSG can reach a maximum of 16 points if they win the last two matches.

The Men in Yellow could even make the playoffs with a win in their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will reach 14 points with a victory; potentially if other teams win all their games – PBKS, RCB and GT could also reach 14 points maximum.

CSK can also reach the playoffs with zero wins in their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will have 12 points and zero wins; all other teams expect KKR and RR to remain on 16 points.

Chennai will also require either SRH or LSG to lose all three remaining matches; DC will not win more than one game; PBKS, RCB, GT and MI will win a maximum of two

Sunrise in Hyderabad

SRH are currently fourth in the points table.

They will confirm their place in the playoffs with three wins in their remaining three matches.

Hyderabad will reach 18 points with three wins; only three other teams can reach 18 points – RR, KKR and CSK can reach 18 points.

SRH can also reach the playoffs with two wins from their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will reach 16 points with two wins; only two other teams can reach the maximum 16 points.

DC can pick up 16 points with three wins in their remaining three matches; the loser of match 57 – SRH x LSG can reach a maximum of 16 points if they win the last two matches.

The Men in Orange could even make the playoffs with a win in their remaining three games; with NRR coming into play. They will reach 14 points with a victory; potentially if other teams win all their games – PBKS, RCB and GT could also reach 14 points maximum.

Lastly, SRH can also reach the playoffs with zero wins in their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will have 12 points and zero wins; all other teams except KKR and RR can be left with 12 points.

SRH will demand LSG to lose the last two matches; DC will not win more than one match; and PBKS, RCB, GT and MI will win a maximum of two matches.

Lucknow Supergiants

Lucknow Super Giants are currently fifth in the points table.

LSG will confirm their place in the playoffs with three wins in their remaining three matches. They will reach 18 points with three wins; only three other teams can reach 18 points – RR, KKR and CSK.

Lucknow can also reach the playoffs with two wins from their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will reach 16 points with two wins; only two other teams can reach the maximum 16 points.

DC can pick up 16 points with three wins in their remaining three matches; also the loser of match 57 – SRH x LSG can reach 16 points maximum if they win the last two matches.

KL Rahul’s LSG could even reach the playoffs with a win in their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will reach 14 points with a victory; potentially if other teams win all their games – PBKS, RCB and GT could also reach 14 points maximum.

LSG can also reach the playoffs with zero wins in their remaining three matches; with NRR coming into play. They will have 12 points and zero wins; all other teams expect KKR and RR to remain on 16 points.

They will demand that SRH lose the last two matches; DC will not win more than one match; and PBKS, RCB, GT and MI will win a maximum of two matches.

Capitals of Delhi

Delhi Capitals are currently sixth in the points table.

They can reach a maximum of 16 points if they win all three remaining matches; however, even that won’t guarantee them a playoff spot.

CSK, SRH and LSG can reach 16 points, with NRR coming into play between these teams.

With two wins, DC will reach 14 points; again depending on the NRR and other possible outcomes for their playoff chances.

With a win, DC would like SRH or LSG to lose all three matches; RCB, PBKS and

GT will not win more than two matches; and MI would lose at least one of their two matches. (NRR comes into play)

RCB, PBKS and GT (same situation)

RCB, PBKS and GT are currently in a similar situation with three matches remaining.

Any of these teams can reach the playoffs with three wins in as many games. (with better NRR)

However, between RCB and PBKS – only one team can reach 14 points when they face each other in the next clash.

All three teams can reach 12 points with at least two wins in their remaining three matches. (with better NRR)

However, if CSK wins GT in match 59, all three teams along with MI will be eliminated as SRH/LSG and CSK will reach 14 points.

Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians are currently in ninth position in the points table.

With two games left, they need to win both to have any hope of qualifying for the playoffs. (with better NRR)

However, if CSK beats GT in match 59 – MI will be eliminated as SRH/LSG and CSK will reach 14 points.

Additionally, they will require SRH to win at least two games, LSG to lose all their games, DC to win no more than one game and PBKS, RCB and GT to win no more than two games.