IPL 2022 Playoffs Race: The two most successful teams, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians hold the keys to what is an intense race for the final place in the knockouts. While both MI and CSK have ben knocked out, the duo play teams involved in the race and the results could mean make or break for three franchises in question – Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.in.
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IPL 2022 Playoffs Race: Knocked out of Top 4 race, Nine time champions MI, CSK still hold playoffs fate of these 3 teams – Check WHY?
Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are the three teams in contention for a place in the playoffs, with only two spots available for grabs. RCB did their part by clinching a win over Gujarat Titans to move into the top 4, while Delhi And Rajasthan are still to play their last league fixtures, against Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings respectively.
IPL 2022 Playoffs Race: How CSK and MI could affect playoff spots?
- RR, RCB and DC are in the running for the final two playoff spots.
- RCB have finished their league stage games, as RR face CSK and DC face MI.
- A win for CSK would deny a top 2 spot, which gives Lucknow an extra shot at making the final.
- A win for MI would knock out DC, while RCB would make the playoffs on their behalf.
With 16 points to their name heading into the final match with a positive net run rate, Rajasthan Royals are all but certain of a place in the IPL 2022 Playoffs. However, Sanju Samson and Co. will be aiming to nail down a top 2 spot, which gives them an extra shot at making the final.
Should Chennai Super Kings beat RR, the 2008 IPL champions will take up either 3rd or 4th place depending on the results, considering their net run rate is far higher than Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
IPL 2022 Points Table:
Here’s the latest updated IPL 2022 Points Table after RCB beat GT Highlights
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 14 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.316 |
| 2 | Lucknow Super Giants (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0.251 |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.304 |
| 4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | -0.253 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0.255 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders(E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.146 |
| 7 | Punjab Kings (E) | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.043 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.230 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.206 |
| 10 | Mumbai Indians (E) | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.577 |
IPL 2022 Playoffs Race: Knocked out of Top 4 race, Nine time champions MI, CSK still hold playoffs fate of these 3 teams – Check WHY?
RCB have done their best and now will nervously wait for the result of the Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians match, which will decide the final playoff spot. Rishabh Pant and Co. are fifth with 14 points heading into the final game and a win will guarantee them a knock spot, thanks to their net run rate being higher than that of RCB.
A win for Mumbai Indians will confirm RCB as the 4th placed team, placing them in the eliminator, potentially against Lucknow Super Giants or Rajasthan Royals depending on the results.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings both have been knocked out of contention this season. Mumbai are certain to finish with the wooden spoon in what has been a dismal campaign for Rohit Sharma and Co, while CSK are second from the bottom with four wins.
IPL 2022 Playoffs Race: Knocked out of Top 4 race, Nine time champions MI, CSK still hold playoffs fate of these 3 teams – Check WHY?
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