Why Rajasthan Royals (RR) Still Hasn't Qualified For IPL 2024 Playoffs, Even With 16 Points

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are all set to secure a spot in Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs. Currently tied with RR at 16 points, KKR holds top position in IPL 2024 points table due to a better NRR.

RR's upcoming games vs Chennai Super Kings (May 12), Punjab Kings (May 15) and Kolkata Knight Riders (May 19) hold the key to their playoff hopes.

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IPL 2024 Playoffs Qualification Scenario For Rajasthan Royals (RR): Rajasthan Royals (RR) had a chance to officially become the first team to qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) in DC vs RR IPL 2024 match on Tuesday (May 7).

However, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated RR by 20 runs on their home turf to jump to 5th position in points table with 12 points, keeping themselves alive in IPL 2024 playoffs race.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are all set to secure a spot in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs. Currently tied with Rajasthan Royals (RR) at 16 points, KKR holds the top position in IPL 2024 points table due to a better net run rate.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have three games left and need just one win to cement their IPL 2024 playoff berth. However, winning more than one match in their remaining fixtures would greatly enhance RR's chances of finishing in the top two teams by the end of the league stage. 

How can Rajasthan Royals (RR) qualify for IPL 2024 Playoffs?

With three matches remaining, RR's upcoming games vs Chennai Super Kings (May 12), Punjab Kings (May 15) and Kolkata Knight Riders (May 19) hold the key to their playoff hopes. RR requires them to win all their remaining three games to qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs.

Still, there's a slim chance of Rajasthan Royals (RR) not qualifying for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs. If RR remain on 16 points and lose all three matches and if KKR, CSK, SRH, and DC all reach 18 points by winning their remaining games. Such a scenario could end RR's campaign in the league stage.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) remaining matches in Indian Premier League (IPL)

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 12

Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 15

Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 19