IPL 2023 Playoffs Race: Qualification Scenarios of All Teams After LSG Beat KKR

The Punjab Kings (PBKS), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Delhi Capitals (DC) have all been dismissed from qualification for the playoffs.

Six teams are competing for the final three playoff places.

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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are favored to finish in the top four.

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Net Run Rate (NRR) is going to play an important part in determining a team's luck.

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At the moment, one team is certain to win the championship, two others are nearly likely to make the playoffs, and two are serious competitors.

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The Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have only a small chance of entering the playoffs.

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The calculations estimate the possibility of a team entering the playoffs based on points, taking into account possible combinations of results.

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CSK and LSG have a high probability of making it to the top four on points.

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LSG and CSK could potentially be tied on points, and NRR would determine the fourth spot.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has a 75% probability of finishing in the top four on the basis of points.

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RR's chances of making the playoffs are reliant on NRR, as they can only achieve a tied fourth position.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) also have a 75% chance of making it to the top four on points but are in a weaker position in case of ties for fourth place due to their lower NRR.

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The table-toppers, GT, are guaranteed to finish on top.

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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have a 12.5% probability of finishing in the top four on the basis of points.

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The probabilities were calculated by analyzing all 16 possible combinations of results with the assumption of even chances of winning for each team.

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