RCB, CSK IPL 2024 playoffs qualification scenario: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will square off in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 18.


Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), riding on a string of wins, are on the verge of qualifying for IPL 2024 playoffs. RCB's path to playoffs qualification depends on them defeating Chennai, also meeting specific run rate requirements along the way.


However, the fate of RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match hangs in the balance with the looming threat of rain casting uncertainties over tonight's proceedings. As per latest weather forecast, there's an 80 percent chance of rain in Bengaluru during the start time (7:30 PM IST) of RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match.


For RCB to stay in contention for IPL 2024 playoffs, they absolutely can't afford a washout. A reduced-overs contest would be RCB's minimum requirement if rain disrupts tonight's RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match.


IPL 2024 playoffs qualification scenario for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)


Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) path to securing a spot in IPL playoffs is crystal clear: it's not just about winning matches but also about the margin of victory. To make it to IPL 2024 playoffs, RCB must either defeat CSK by a margin of at least 18 runs or chase down the target within 18.1 overs to surpass CSK's Net Run Rate (NRR).


IPL 2024 playoffs qualification scenario for Chennai Super Kings (CSK)


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs if they defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in tonight's CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 match. A win over RCB will help CSK secure IPL 2024 playoffs berth with 16 points.


CSK can also make it to IPL 2024 playoffs, even if they lose against RCB, here's how: In case CSK loses to RCB, they will still have a chance of making it to the IPL 2024 playoffs. CSK must ensure that despite losing RCB fails to beat them by a margin of 18 runs or more or doesn't chas down the target within 18.1 overs.