With Delhi Capitals (DC) defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 15 runs in an exciting matchup, they are now all but out of the playoff race. Punjab had to chase a target of 214 runs to win this match, but the team could only reach a score of 198 for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.
Now the Punjab team is at the 8th position in the point table with 12 points after playing 13 matches this season. Even if the Punjab team wins their last league match, they will only be able to reach 14 points. In such a situation, it now seems very difficult to secure their place in the playoffs.
The Delhi Capitals team was the first to be knocked out of the playoff race this season. Now with the win against Punjab where he has nearly knocked them out of the playoff race, he can now spoil the Chennai Super Kings case as well. For Chennai to secure a place in the playoffs, it is very important to win their last league game, which they must play against Delhi alone. If Chennai faces defeat in this match, they may as well be out of the top 4.
In the playoffs, the defending champions Gujarat Titans have already confirmed their place with 18 points. Apart from this, if the Lucknow team win their last league match, they will also secure their place with 17 points. Apart from this, it is very important for Mumbai Indians to win their last league game. The Mumbai team is currently in the fourth position in the points table with 14 points.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have yet to play 2 more league matches this season and currently have 12 points from 12 matches. If RCB manages to win their last two games, they will have 16 points. But despite this, the team will also have to rely on the results of other matches.
Rajasthan Royals started this season in an excellent way. But after that there was a continuous decline in the team’s performance. Now the team is at number six with 12 points in 13 games. Even if Rajasthan wins the last match, they will have to depend on the result of other matches. Apart from this, Kolkata Knight Riders, who is at number 7, is also seeing a similar situation, having 12 points from 13 matches.