RCB In IPL Points Table:
As of Sunday, April 21st, this IPL 2024 season has seen 37 matches played out, with the latest being a nail-biting faceoff between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). KKR emerged victorious with a win by just 1 run on the final ball.
This marks Virat Kohli’s team RCB's seventh loss in eight matches, dragging them down to the bottom of the points table, sitting at the 10th place.
Are Playoff Hopes Completely Dashed?
Under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis, RCB fans are left wondering whether their team stands a chance to make it to the playoffs this season, or if their hopes are entirely extinguished.
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In truth, disappointment looms as RCB has only 6 more matches to play. If they miraculously win all remaining games, they would accumulate 14 points, which still seems an improbable task for playoff qualification considering the history of the IPL.
Only a Miracle Can Save RCB Now!
Since IPL 2022, when the league expanded to 10 teams, no team has entered the playoffs with just 14 points — the fourth-placed teams have always had at least 16 points. Thus, for RCB, playoff prospects seem bleak.
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However, the chances of a playoff berth for RCB hinge on other teams losing their matches and the standings shaping up such that the fourth spot would require only 14 points. Moreover, RCB would need to not only win their upcoming matches but also increase their net run rate significantly. But, the likelihood of such a scenario unfolding is extremely slim.
Playoff Recap from the Last 2 Seasons
In the 2022 season, RCB did qualify for the playoffs, finishing fourth with 16 points. That year, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants were tied with 18 points each. Gujarat topped with 20 points.
The following year, Gujarat once again led with 20 points, with Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow tied at 17 points each. Mumbai Indians claimed the fourth spot with 16 points, while RCB finished in sixth place with only 14 points. So once again, the odds of RCB clinching a playoff spot this season are appearing slim.
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