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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), leading to a reshuffle in the points table of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Remarkably, after 57 matches, no team has officially clinched a spot in the playoffs, while Mumbai Indians (MI) became the inaugural team to be eliminated from the tournament.
Kolkata Knight Riders stay on top
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have continued to assert their dominance in the 17th season of the cash-rich league, holding the top spot with impressive performances throughout the competition.
Rajasthan Royals hot on KKR’s heels
Despite KKR’s strong position, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are hot on their heels, trailing closely behind in the standings. With just a marginal difference in net run rate, RR remains a formidable contender for the top spot as the league stage reaches its conclusion.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings eye playoff berth
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a tight race for playoff qualification, with both teams aiming to secure crucial victories in the remaining matches. SRH currently holds the third position, while CSK trails closely behind, highlighting the fierce competition in the mid-table standings. With two remaining home matches, facing GT and PBKS respectively, SRH could accumulate a maximum of 18 points. This achievement would not only secure them a spot in the playoffs but also present an opportunity for a top-two finish, contingent upon the outcomes of other matches.
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Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants struggle for form
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) find themselves in a precarious position as they battle to regain momentum in the latter stages of the tournament. Both teams have endured recent setbacks, facing challenges in maintaining consistency and securing vital points for playoff contention.
Just as their Net Run Rate (NRR) plummeted to -0.769 following the devastating defeat in Hyderabad, LSG prospects for qualification have also suffered a substantial blow. The showdown between DC and LSG in Delhi on May 14 may serve as the pivotal factor, as the victorious team will restrict the opposing side’s potential maximum points to 14 (assuming DC prevails over RCB on May 12).
IPL 2024 points table after game between #SRHvLSG #IPL2024🏏 pic.twitter.com/zG7l3CZdzH
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans on verge of elimination
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Gujarat Titans (GT) are on the verge of getting eliminated from the tournament. With limited matches remaining, these teams must deliver standout performances to revive their playoff aspirations, which looks quite challenging at the current situation.
