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

#1 Kings XI Punjab

KXIP will face RPS in a do-or-die encounter

Remaining matches

Versus Rising Pune Supergiant – Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, 14^th May

Best Scenario – W, end with 16 points

Highest position Kings XI are likely to finish: Number 3

Provided both RPS and SRH lose all their matches, Punjab are likely to end up in the number three position.

There’s a possibility that they could end up bagging the second slot, however, it is extremely unlikely as the gap between theirs and the top two teams’ run rate is a bit too high.

Worst Scenario - L, end with 14 points

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

They remain in the fifth position (their current position) and face elimination. Therefore, their game against RPS is a do or die contest for them