IPL 2017: Best and worst scenarios for the five sides attempting to make the playoffs

#3 Rising Pune Supergiant

If things go RPS’ way they could end up finishing on top of the table

Remaining matches

Versus Delhi Daredevils – Feroz Shah Kotla, New Delhi, 12^th May

Versus Kings XI Punjab – Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 14^th May

Best Possible Scenario – W W, end with 20 points

Highest position RPS are likely to finish: Number 1

Provided Mumbai lose their game against Kolkata Knight Riders and Pune win their contests against Delhi and Punjab, Steven Smith and co will finish on top with 20 points.

Worst Possible Scenario – L L, end with 16 points

Lowest position RPS are likely to finish: Number 5 (elimination)

Currently placed at number 3, if Pune lose their last two games, they could face elimination. If Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions and Pune lose their next game against Delhi, then Pune will have to beat Punjab in their final game to qualify.

If they don’t then all three of Pune, Hyderabad and Punjab will be locked on 16 points. The bad news for Pune will be that they have the worst net run rate amongst the three by a fair distance and will hence be knocked out.