IPL 2018: Qualification scenarios for all 5 teams in contention for playoffs

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Out of nowhere, Royal Challengers Bangalore are back in contention for a place in the playoff. The won their last two games and need to win their next two games to qualify for the playoffs. Even if they lose one of their next two games or a match is washed out due to rain, they are knocked out of the tournament.

Two wins in two matches should all but seal their spot in the playoffs as they will be having 14 points in 14 games. Kolkata Knight Riders losing to Rajasthan Royals will make things a lot easier for RCB as RCB will be facing Rajasthan in a virtual quarter-final on Sunday.

The result of MI vs KXIP match will also help RCB as the losing team will have less chance of qualifying for the playoffs. If Mumbai lose, they will be knocked out and if KXIP lose, RCB will have have the upper hand against the R Ashwin-led team, thanks to the NRR.

Note: RCB and MI can even qualify for the playoffs if they lose one of their remaining two matches. In that case, one of KKR, RR and KXIP would have to win both their remaining matches while the other two will have to lose both.

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