For a second, nevertheless unlikely it might sound, let’s assume that RCB win every of their remaining six matches, beginning with the one in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. They are going to then end on 14 factors. Then, if different outcomes go their approach, they might end within the prime 4 with out going into an NRR situation.
One of the best-case situation for RCB can be if the highest two or three groups run away with loads of wins, leaving the remainder of the groups combating for the crumbs. Given the present IPL 2024 standings, it is probably that these groups can be Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers.
If we assume that Royals will win 4 of their remaining six, and KKR and Sunrisers 5 of their remaining seven, then they are going to end on 22, 20 and 20 factors respectively. In that case, it’s doable that RCB, with 14 factors, will end fourth with the opposite groups on 12 or fewer factors.
Can RCB even make it to No. 3?
Because you – RCB fan – are being quite grasping, let’s have a look at.
Let’s assume Sunrisers and KKR each endure a sudden, and acute, hunch in kind and end on 12 factors – so only one win within the remaining seven matches. Let’s additionally assume that one of many different groups, say Lucknow Tremendous Giants, strike a purple patch and win 5 of their final six. Then LSG will get to twenty, and end within the prime two together with Royals. RCB will then end third on 14 factors, with six groups tied on 12. That situation can also be doable if one among KKR and Sunrisers end within the prime two.
So RCB could make it – mathematically – even when they lose to Sunrisers
Sure. With 12 factors – the utmost they’ll get then – they are going to nonetheless be in rivalry. In a weird points-distribution situation, it is doable for eight groups to complete on 12 factors, combating for 2 spots.
Nevertheless, for any of those eventualities to work for RCB, they must begin successful, and maintain successful, ideally by sizeable margins.
