IPL 2023 The ending is also going in exactly the same direction as it started. Viewers have got to see a close fight in almost every second match.
How exciting this season has been can be gauged from the fact that despite the completion of 63 matches out of total 74 matches, three playoff seats are still vacant.
Fast bowler Mohsin Khan bowled an excellent last over as Lucknow Super Giants defeated Mumbai Indians by five runs to make the playoff race more exciting. Also, with this win, the playoff claim of Lucknow Super Giants has also been confirmed.
Till now only Gujarat Titans could qualify
So far in the current season of IPL, only Gujarat Titans have qualified while 5 teams are fighting it out for 3 places in the playoffs.
On the other hand, if the teams of Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants win their next match, then these teams will qualify for the playoffs by finishing second and third.
Tight fight between Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and RCB for fourth place
But a tough fight is expected between Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings and RCB for the fourth spot. According to the equation written above, all the three teams will get 16-16 points. In such a situation, the rate will be above the run rate.
The run rate of RCB is higher than the team of Mumbai and Punjab. In this situation, the RCB team can qualify by being in fourth place. On the other hand, if the teams of CSK and Lucknow Super Giants lose their last match, then in that case the doors for the playoffs will open for Punjab Kings.
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