IPL 2024 Playoffs: RCB & RR can pack their bags, KKR & SRH To Play the Final, Know Why?
The IPL 2024 group stages recently concluded with all teams having played 14 games each. Four teams have qualified for the playoffs of the tournament that will conclude the winner of the tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the teams that have qualified for the play off rounds. With KKR being in solid form and SRH literally breathing fire, it would be fair to say that RCB and RR can pack their bags and get ready to leave for their homes. Here are the reasons why? IPL PLAYOFFS SCENARIOS (SINCE 2011) LEAGUE STAGE FINISH NUMBER OF TIMES IPL WINNERS YEARS 1st Position 4 times MI – 2017, 2019, 2020, GT- 2022 2nd Position 8 times CSK – 2011, 2018, 2021 KKR – 2012, 2014MI – 2013, 2015, 2019 3rd Position 1 time SRH – 2016 4th Position NIL NIL The above mentioned are the numbers since the introduction of playoffs in IPL 2011. OVERALL IPL TOP 4 SCENARIOS LEAGUE STAGE FINISH NUMBER OF TIMES IPL WINNERS YEARS 1st Position 5 times 2008, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022 2nd Position 8 times 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2023 3rd Position 2 times 2010, 2016 4th Position 1 time 2009 Considering the current scenario for both RCB and RR, RCB do not possess a very good record in IPL knockout games. On the flip side, RR currently are under immense pressure with four losses on the bounce and losing a game through a rain washout as well. IPL PLAYOFFS EXPLAINEDThe Indian Premier League (IPL) follows a specific playoff format that determines which teams advance to the final and ultimately win the trophy. The terms “qualifiers,” “eliminators,” and “final” refer to different stages in this playoff system. Here’s a detailed explanation of each: 1. Qualifiers:– Qualifier 1: This match is played between the top two teams on the points table at the end of the league stage. The winner of this match directly advances to the IPL final.– Qualifier 2: This match involves the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator. The winner of Qualifier 2 moves on to the IPL final. 2. Eliminator:– The Eliminator match is played between the third and fourth-placed teams on the points table. The loser of this match is eliminated from the tournament. The winner proceeds to play in Qualifier 2. 3. Final:– The final is the championship match of the IPL, played between the winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier. – The team that wins the final is crowned the IPL champion for that season. This playoff system ensures that the top teams from the league stage get a fair chance to compete for the title, while also maintaining a knockout element for added excitement and unpredictability. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye
