Lucknow Super Giants Qualification Scenario: How LSG Can Qualify For IPL Playoffs
Achieving 16 points may not guarantee LSG a playoff berth if multiple teams finish with the same number of points, intensifying the competition for a spot in the top four.
After their recent win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday (April 23), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have surged to the 4th position in IPL 2024 Points Table. With five wins and three losses so far, LSG's performance has been inspiring.
With the expansion of the IPL to a 10-team tournament in the last two editions, teams typically need a minimum of 16 points to secure a spot in the playoffs. Lucknow Super Giants find themselves in a position where they have six more matches to play in the league stage.
To remain in contention for a top-four finish, they need to win at least three of these matches to accumulate the required 16 points. However, achieving 16 points may not guarantee them a playoff berth if multiple teams finish with the same number of points.
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For Lucknow Super Giants to secure a spot in IPL 2024 playoffs, they would need to win a minimum of four out of their remaining six games. This would result in LSG accumulating a total of 18 points by the end of the league stage, which should be sufficient for them to finish within the top four in the IPL 2024 points table.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) remaining matches in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on April 27 (Saturday)
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on April 30 (Tuesday)
Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow on May 5
Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 8
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitely Stadium on May 14
Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Cricket Stadium on May 17