Yes, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Can Still Qualify For IPL 2024 Playoffs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) currently occupies the seventh spot on IPL 2024 points table, having accumulated 10 points from 5 victories and 7 defeats across 12 matches.

Here's how Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs.

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IPL 2024 Playoffs Qualification Scenario For Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) remain alive in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs after crushing Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 60 runs in Dharamshala on Thursday (May 9). Following their recent triumph in Dharamsala, RCB's chances of securing a spot in IPL 2024 playoffs transcend mere mathematical calculations.

RCB were off to a very rough start in IPL 2024, but their recent string of victories, four in a row no less, has ignited a newfound hope among their loyal supporters.

Here's how Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs

Having accumulated 10 points from 5 victories and 7 defeats across 12 matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) currently occupies the seventh spot on IPL 2024 points table. To secure a berth in IPL 2024 playoffs, they must triumph in their remaining two matches, aiming to reach the 14-point mark. Typically for any team to make it to IPL playoffs, they need to have at least 16 points.

In their upcoming fixtures, RCB is slated to face Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on May 12 and Chennai Super Kings on May 18. With a maximum of 14 points attainable, RCB's rise to the top two positions is now beyond reach. As of May 10, KKR and RR have already secured 16 points, solidifying their positions in the top tier.

Scenario 1: How RCB can finish 3rd, qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs

RCB must win their remaining two matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad must falter in both of their remaining games against Gujarat and Punjab. CSK lose all their upcoming matches against Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Bengaluru. DC  succumb to defeat against Bengaluru and Lucknow. Finally, Lucknow must triumph over Delhi but lose against MI.

Scenario 1: How RCB can finish 4th, qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs

For RCB to keep their IPL 2024 playoff hopes alive, they require Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to suffer defeats in their remaining matches. With three games left for each team (CSK and SRH), they could potentially accumulate 18 points. If both reach at least 16 points, RCB's playoffs aspirations are all but over.

Yet, if one of them (CSK and SRH) attains 16 or 18 points while the other remains at 14, RCB stands a chance. This would result in a three-way tie with RCB in contention on 14 points. In this three-way tie situation then, Bengaluru should have a better Net Run Rate than CSK/SRH and LSG/DC.