IPL 2024 Playoffs Race: What's Next For Sanju Samson's RR After Loss vs PBKS

In RR vs PBKS IPL 2024 match on Wednesday, Punjab Kings (145/5) defeated Rajasthan Royals (144/9) by five wickets, with 7 balls remaining.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are currently placed second in IPL 2024 points table with 16 points, one rank below table-toppers KKR.

Despite Rajasthan Royals' secured playoff berth, another loss in their final league game against KKR on Sunday (May 19) would result in them being pushed down further in IPL 2024 points table.

In this scenario, Rajasthan Royals will have to play the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 final.

If RR manages to beat KKR on Sunday, they have a chance of finishing in top two positions. However, if SRH wins their two remaining by big margins, they could potentially displace RR from the second spot in IPL points table.

If RR loses to KKR on Sunday and SRH fails to win their last two league games, or at least one, while CSK beats RCB on Saturday, then Chennai Super Kings could potentially displace RR from the second spot in IPL 2024 standings.