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The race for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is heating up with Rajasthan Royals currently leading the pack. Here's a look at the qualification scenarios, wins required, and chances for all teams:Top Contenders (Almost Confirmed):Rajasthan Royals (14 points): Sitting atop the points table with 14 points, the Royals have impressed with their well-rounded performance. They are projected to comfortably reach the playoffs with just one more win needed from their remaining six matches.Kolkata Knight Riders (10 points): With 10 points and the best net run rate in the league, KKR is well-positioned for a playoff spot. Three wins from their remaining seven matches should be enough, but they could even qualify with 14 points depending on other results.Sunrisers Hyderabad (10 points): Boasting a strong record of five wins and two losses, SRH sits third with 10 points. They need three wins from their remaining seven games to secure a playoff spot and are even aiming for a top-two finish.In the Mix:Lucknow Super Giants (10 points): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), last year's qualifiers, are also in contention with 10 points. They need three wins from their remaining six matches to solidify their playoff spot.Chennai Super Kings (8 points): The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), find themselves in unfamiliar territory at fifth with eight points. Their inconsistent form, with contrasting home and away records, leaves them needing four wins from their remaining six games to qualify, a challenging proposition.Outside Chances:Delhi Capitals (DC) (8 points): DC's recent win over Gujarat Titans keeps them in contention. They need to win at least four of their remaining five games to qualify.Gujarat Titans (GT) (8 points): A couple of poor results have them in the lower mid-table. Their negative net run rate makes qualification difficult without help from other teams.Mumbai Indians (MI) (6 points): Despite losing five of their eight games in the 2024 Indian Premier League, remain in playoff contention with six matches left. Victories in all remaining games would see them reach a maximum of 18 points. However, their net run rate currently sits at a negative 0.23, a metric they'll need to improve.Reaching 14 points could keep them in the playoff race, depending on the results of other contenders. Their next match, a must-win against the Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, is crucial for both teams.Punjab Kings (PBKS) (4 points): PBKS needs a significant turnaround to reach the playoffs. They require six wins from their remaining games and must improve their negative net run rate.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (2 points): With six straight losses and seven defeats in eight games, RCB's playoff chances are slim but mathematically possible. The Faf du Plessis-led side can still reach the top four, but their fate depends on other teams' results.To keep their playoff hopes alive, RCB must win their remaining six league games. This would put them on 14 points at the end of the league stage. Even then, they would need favorable results from other matches to secure a top-four spot without relying on net run rate.Ideally, the top two or three teams would win most of their remaining games, leaving the final playoff spot open. Historically, seven wins are often enough to qualify for the playoffs. RCB could still achieve this feat if they win their remaining matches. A scenario with only 12 points for RCB is also mathematically possible, but it would require a significant number of favorable results from other matches.Read Also | Mohit Sharma Bowls Most Expensive Spell in IPL History During DC vs GT ClashHow do IPL playoffs work:The top four teams will qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. The top two teams will play in the first Qualifier, with the winner going straight into the final. The Eliminator will be played between the teams that are placed third and fourth in the IPL 2024 standings. The winner of the Eliminator will face off against the losing team of Qualifier 1. The winner of Qualifier 2 will enter the final, which will be held on May 26th.IPL 2024 Points Table After DC vs GT Match:Pos.TeamMat.WonLostPointsNRR1Rajasthan Royals87114+0.6982Kolkata Knight Riders75210+1.2063Sunrisers Hyderabad75210+0.9144Lucknow Super Giants85310+0.1485Chennai Super Kings8448+0.4156Delhi Capitals9458-0.3867Gujarat Titans9458-0.9748Mumbai Indians8356-0.2279Punjab Kings8264-0.29210Royal Challengers Bengaluru8172-1.046Read Also | Royal Challengers Bengaluru set to play 250th IPL game, a look at franchise's journeyIPL 2024 remaining schedule:DateMatchVenueTimeApril 25SRH vs RCBHyderabad7:30pmApril 26KKR vs PBKSKolkata7:30pmApril 27DC vs MIDelhi3:30pmApril 27LSG vs RRLucknow7:30pmApril 28GT vs RCBAhmedabad7:30pmApril 28CSK vs SRHChennai7:30pmApril 29KKR vs DCKolkata7:30pmApril 30LSG vs MILucknow7:30pmMay 1CSK vs PBKSChennai7:30pmMay 2SRH vs RRHyderabad7:30pmMay 3MI vs KKRMumbai7:30pmMay 4RCB vs GTBengaluru3:30pmMay 4PBKS vs CSKDharamsala7:30pmMay 5LSG vs KKRLucknow7:30pmMay 6MI vs SRHMumbai7:30pmMay 7DC vs RRDelhi7:30pmMay 8SRH vs LSGHyderabad7:30pmMay 9PBKS vs RCBDharamsala7:30pmMay 10GT vs CSKAhmedabad7:30pmMay 11KKR vs MIKolkata7:30pmMay 12CSK vs RRChennai3:30pmMay 12RCB vs DCBengaluru7:30pmMay 13GT vs KKRAhmedabad7:30pmMay 14DC vs LSGDelhi7:30pmMay 15RR vs PBKSGuwahati7:30pmMay 16SRH vs GTHyderabad7:30pmMay 17MI vs LSGMumbai7:30pmMay 18RCB vs CSKBengaluru7:30pmMay 19SRH vs PBKSHyderabad3:30pmMay 19RR vs KKRGuwahati7:30pmMay 21IPL Qualifier 1Ahmedabad7:30pmMay 22IPL EliminatorAhmedabad7:30pmMay 24IPL Qualifier 2Chennai7:30pmMay 26IPL FinalChennai7:30pm

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