RR Playoffs Scenarios: How can RR still qualify for playoffs? Sanju Samson’s hopes of finishing in the top four took a major hit following a humiliating 112-run defeat on Sunday. Rajasthan Royals collapsed to 59 all out, the third-lowest total ever in IPL history. The defeat puts them well behind in the IPL 2023 Playoffs Race, needing help from others to reach the knockouts. Follow Indian Premier League LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
How RR can qualify for the playoffs?
- Rajasthan Royals have 12 points after 13 games and are 6th in the points table.
- Sanju Samson’s side can get to a maximum of 14 points and need to beat PBKS in their final game.
- Last year’s finalists also have to hope that RCB and LSG both lose their remaining games.
- RCB play Gujarat Titans, while LSG play MI and KKR.
- PBKS play RR and Delhi Capitals, and RR needs to defeat them to stay in contention.
- In such a scenario, RR will be tied on points with RCB, PBKS (should they win vs DC) & KKR (should they win all games).
- SRH will also be tied on 14 points should they win their last 3 games vs GT, RCB and MI.
- Samson’s side will need to ensure their margin of victory takes their NRR above RCB.
- A win for either RCB or LSG knocks RR out of contention.
Rajasthan Royals shot themselves in the foot in their attempts to reach the IPL Playoffs for the second year running. Last year’s finalists needed to win their two games in hand to push through for a Top 4 spot. However, Sanju Samson’s side crumbled poorly, being bowled out for just 59 against RCB on Sunday at home.
Now, Rajasthan Royals need to win their final game against Punjab Kings. The 2008 winners also need a number of results to go their way. A win for LSG will see Rajasthan Royals knocked out of contention. RCB and Punjab Kings need to lose one of their two games in hand. PBKS’ fate is in Rajasthan’s hands when they tussle in Dharamsala on Friday.
IPL 2023 points table
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.951 |
| 2 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.493 |
| 3 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | -0.117 |
| 4 | Lucknow Super Giants | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.309 |
| 5 | Royals Challengers Bangalore | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.166 |
| 6 | Rajasthan Royals | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.140 |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | -0.268 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.357 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.471 |
| 10 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.686 |
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