IPL 2023 Playoff Scenario: RR vs RCB, CSK vs KKR – Who can Qualify or Eliminate Today

The first match sees Rajasthan Royals taking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore, whereas Chennai Super Kings will host the Kolkata Knight Riders in the second match of the day.

With Delhi Capitals already eliminated from the tournament, nine teams are still in contention to make it to the playoffs. And in today’s matches, we will get a clearer picture of the playoff scenario.

Let’s take a look at the consequences of what today’s matches can bring-

RR vs RCB

Rajasthan Royals will be taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the afternoon match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Winners towards Playoffs, Losers in Trouble

The winner of this match will take a significant leap towards the playoffs. If RR win, they will move to the 3rd spot with 14 points, and if RCB win, they will stay alive in the race. A defeat for RCB with their inferior NRR can mean curtains for them in the tournament.

Despite RCB has two matches more to play after today, a defeat for them will take the Royals to 14 points, which means four teams will already be on the 14-point mark or more, making things incredibly difficult for them.

CSK vs KKR

Chennai Super Kings will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram stadium.

CSK can go Top with a win

Chennai Super Kings would be aiming to win the match as it would ensure their playoff status. A victory over the Knight Riders will also take them to the summit of the IPL table. They are currently on 15 points after 12 matches, a point behind leaders Gujarat Titans (16 pts in 12 games).

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KKR Loss will seal their Exit from IPL 2023

It is a significant match for KKR as well. The two-time Champions are still alive mathematically, but a defeat would confirm their elimination. The order of the night will be a big margin victory for them, but anything less than two points will have season-ending ramifications.