IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario: What LSG's Win Over MI Means For RCB, CSK And Others
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Lucknow Super Giants' win over Mumbai Indians has made the IPL 2023 playoffs scenario even more complex, with 7 teams vying for the remaining 3 spots.
Lucknow Super Giants gave their playoffs qualification chances a big push with a thrilling victory over 5-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash on Tuesday. With defending champions Gujarat Titans being the only side to have secured their spot int he playoffs, as many as 7 other teams are still in the fray for the remaining three positions. Had MI beaten LSG, they would've all but qualified for the next round but the win for Krunal Pandya's men has made the playoffs scenario even more complex.
Lucknow Super Giants:A victory in their final league game would see LSG sit on 17 points which would be enough for them to sail through. If they lose, the situation would become tricky as five other teams - Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings - can all have 16 points or more.
They can qualify with 15 points too but at least two other contenders shouldn't end with 16 points or more for that to happen.
Mumbai Indians:With 14 points to their name, MI need to win their final game to be in a better position to qualify. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, and LSG can also have 16 points or more. In such a case, Net Run Rate will come into picture.
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