Royal Challengers Bengaluru did their IPL 2024 playoff chances a world of good with a 60-run win over Punjab Kings on May 9. The victory pushed RCB's point tally to 10 points from 12 matches and the Faf du Plessis-led outfit still stand a chance of making it to the IPL 2024 playoffs with wins in their remaining matches. But that alone would not be enough. Having started off the season with a string of six consecutive defeats, RCB stared at a group stage exit from IPL 2024 but a resurgence, which began with a victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, has now seen du Plessis and his team bounce back in contention for the IPL 2024 playoffs. . Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024: Team Profile, Squad, Schedule of RCB in Indian Premier League T20 Season 17.
So, what are RCB's playoff chances in IPL 2024? RCB now need two points from their remaining match (vs CSK) and hope that other results go their way. A potential scenario of the RCB vs CSK match on May 18 being a virtual knockout for the playoffs can emerge should the defending champions lose to Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals and either of Delhi Capitals or Mumbai Indians beat Lucknow Super Giants. Fans would be aware that the teams that finish in the top four on the points table will qualify for the playoffs. Moreover, teams always try to put in extra effort to finish within the top two, guaranteeing them a couple of shots at making the final. RCB Full IPL 2024 Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Matches in Indian Premier League Season 17 and Venue Details.
RCB's Current Position on IPL 2024 Points Table
Position | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
5 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0.387 |
(Updated after RCB vs DC IPL 2024 Match)
(Important abbreviations: P-Played, W-Won, L-Lost, NR-No Result, Pts-Points, NRR-Net Run Rate)
RCB's remaining matches in IPL 2024
- vs CSK (Home)-May 18
Faf du Plessis and his team have two more matches left in this edition of the tournament, and they need to win all to stand a chance at qualifying. RCB are one of the most followed teams in the IPL, and their fans hope this is the year the team can win the tournament for the first time in history. RCB have gotten close to winning the IPL in the past, falling short on three occasions--2009, 2011 and 2016 but this time, they have renewed hopes of going past the line. The franchise also has had a name change--rechristening itself from Royal Challengers Bengaluru from Royal Challengers Bangalore with the hope of ushering in a new era, potentially with a title win.
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