Mathematics of IPL 2024: Due to fourth consecutive defeat, it is difficult for Rajasthan to play Qualifier-1; SRH can qualify today

May 15, 2024 Divya Bharat

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65 matches of the league stage in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) have ended. On Wednesday, Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets. With this result, PBKS reached number-9 in the points table, while RR remains at number two.

Current situation of points table…

It became difficult for RR to play Qualifier-1
Rajasthan scored 144 runs at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Punjab achieved the target at the loss of 5 wickets in 18.5 overs.

Rajasthan now has only 16 points from 8 wins and 5 losses in 13 matches. The team has qualified for the playoffs, but it will have to finish in the top-2 and win the last match to play Qualifier-1. Along with this, they will also have to pray for the defeat of Hyderabad.
Punjab has 10 points from 5 wins and 8 losses in 13 matches. The team is out of the playoff race, but after defeating Rajasthan, the team did not remain at number 10 in the points table. They jumped one place to 9th position.

SRH can qualify today
Today in the 17th season, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Gujarat Titans in Hyderabad. Hyderabad has 14 points from 7 wins and 5 losses in 12 matches and the team is at fourth position. By winning today’s match, the team will reach third position with 16 points and will also make it to the playoffs. If they lose, the team will remain at fourth position, but then they will have to win the last match to qualify.

Gujarat can spoil Hyderabad’s game
Gujarat Titans have 11 points from 13 matches with 5 wins, 7 losses and one inconclusive match. Due to the last match against KKR being inconclusive, the team was out of the race for the playoffs. Now by defeating Hyderabad the team can dash their hopes of reaching the playoffs. Gujarat is currently at number 8 and will reach number six by winning the match. If it loses, the team will remain at number 8.

Harshal became the top wicket taker
Punjab Kings fast bowler Harshal Patel took 2 wickets against Rajasthan. With this he took 22 wickets in the season and became the top wicket taker of the tournament. He left MI’s Jasprit Bumrah behind, Bumrah has 20 wickets to his name.

Virat is the top run scorer
RCB’s Virat Kohli still remains the top run scorer of the tournament, with 661 runs in 13 matches. Chennai captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is at second place with 583 runs.

Abhishek Sharma is sixer king
SRH’s Abhishek Sharma still has the most number of sixes in the tournament. He has hit 35 sixes in 12 matches. Virat Kohli is at second place with 33 sixes.

Travis Head is the boundary master
SRH’s Travis Head has hit the most fours in the season, with 61 fours in 11 matches. Rituraj Gaikwad is at second position with 58 fours.