RCB IPL 2023 Playoff Scenario: Can Royal Challengers Bangalore Finish Among Final Four on Points Table?
Royal Challengers Bangalore face a must-win situation against Gujarat Titans to qualify for the playoffs. Mumbai Indians' victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad have put them under pressure to secure two available points from this match.
The Indian Premier League 2023 is just a game away from the group stage being completed. Like every year, RCB fans are concerned about their team's hopes of reaching the playoffs. They had a great start to the tournament as they were doing well at their home games, but two big losses to bottom table dwellers KKR has dented their chances big time. RCB has been lately consistent in entering the playoffs, as they achieved it thrice in the last three seasons. Although twice they lost in the Eliminator and last season, they lost in the Qualifier 2 to Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, let's look at how the Royal Challengers Bangalore can move to IPL 2023 playoffs. RCB Wins ‘Twitter World Cup 2023’, Beat Tanzania’s Simba Sports Club in ‘Final Poll’.
With 14 points in 13 matches, RCB are in fifth place on the points table. They have Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants ahead of them. They have only CSK, LSG and GT ahead of them. Faf du Plessis and co have just one game remaining against Gujarat Titans. With Mumbai Indians beating Sunrisers Hyderabad and getting to 16 points, RCB now need to win their match against Gujarat Titans. Based on Mumbai Indians' Net Run Rate, they would have a set margin to win the match to qualify for the playoffs. Biggest RCB Fan Found! Swiggy Delivery Executive Goes Viral for Covering His Bike With Royal Challengers Bangalore Stars' Stickers (Watch Video).
Their last and final home game is against Gujarat Titans, but it is the last game of the league stage and with GT already qualified, they might field a comparatively weaker side. The chances still look solid for RCB to qualify for the playoffs this season, but a loss against Gujarat Titans will make it curtains for them.
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