IPL 2023 Playoff Race LIVE: LSG miss chance to go top, join RCB, RR, CSK & PBKS on 10 points, SRH all but knock DC out of race, Check IPL Playoff Scenarios LIVE
IPL 2023 Playoff Race LIVE: It’s all to play for after 43 matches in IPL 2023. Lucknow Super Giants have missed the chance to go top after an 18-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore. With that, LSG have joined four other teams on 10 points each in Top 4 race. But it’s not over for any team. MI have 8 points and could join the 10-pointers. SRH with 6 points from 8 games are also still alive in the race. However, things look difficult for Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. They can reach a maximum of 16 points which may not be enough. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
IPL 2023 Points Table
| Pos | Teams | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.638 |
| 2 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.800 |
| 3 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.639 |
| 4 | Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.329 |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.030 |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.447 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.502 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.147 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.577 |
| 10 | Delhi Capitals | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.898 |
Delhi Capitals: After two back-to-back wins, Delhi Capitals have suffered a 9-run loss to SRH. The loss means their fate is not in their hands anymore. DC are 10th with 4 points from 8 games. To qualify for the playoffs, DC need at least 18 points. But even if DC win their remaining six matches, they can reach a maximum of 16 points. While DC can still qualify with 16 points, other results will have to go their way. If 4 teams reach 18 points each, DC will be automatically out of the race.
DC Remaining fixtures:
- May 2: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- May 6: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
- May 10: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- May 13: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
- May 17: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- May 20: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings at 3:30 PM
Rajasthan Royals: Rajasthan Royals have suffered a 6-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians to lose the chance to go top of the Points Table. Currently, they are 3rd with 10 points. With 9 matches already played and 5 more to go, Sanju Samson & Co need 4 more wins in their remaining 5 to get to the magic number of 18.
RR Remaining Fixtures:
- May 5: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
- May 7: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- May 11: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM
- May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 3:30 PM
- May 19: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM
Lucknow Super Giants: With a loss to RCB, LSG have slipped to 3rd on Net Run Rate. With 10 points from 9 games, LSG are in the race with RCB, PBKS, CSK and RR. With 5 more matches to go, the team will be looking to build on their early momentum and secure a place in the playoffs. Led by the experienced campaigner, KL Rahul, the Super Giants have a talented squad, with players like Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, and Mark Wood in their ranks.
LSG Remaining Fixtures:
- May 3: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings at 3:30 PM
- May 7: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM
- May 13: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM
- May 16: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
- May 20: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants at 7:30 PM
Chennai Super Kings: The team has been plagued by injuries throughout the tournament, with key players such as Ben Stokes and Deepak Chahar sidelined, which has had a significant impact on the team’s performance. Despite these setbacks, CSK has managed to secure 10 points from 9 games. With a loss to Punjab Kings on Sunday, CSK are 4th. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, CSK need to return to winning form. CSK need 4 wins out of 5 to seal the playoff berth.
CSK Remaining Fixtures:
- May 3: Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings at 3:30 PM
- May 6: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians at 3:30 PM
- May 10: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- May 14: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
- May 20: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings at 3:30 PM
Gujarat Titans: The defending champions have displayed their championship-winning form. At the top of the table with 12 points from 8 games, GT need just three more wins to seal the playoff spot. On Saturday, they moved to the top with a 7-wicket win over KKR.
GT Remaining Fixtures:
- May 2: Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- May 5: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
- May 7: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM
- May 12: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
- May 15: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- May 21: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
Punjab Kings: In another topsy-turvy season, Punjab Kings have returned to winning ways with a win in last over thriller against CSK on Sunday. WWLLWLWLW – the results show how PBKS have fared. But with 10 points from 9 games, they are not very far behind the leaders. PBKS are 5th and need to win at least 4 of their last 5 games to secure the magic number of 18.
PBKS Remaining Fixtures:
- May 3: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
- May 8: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
- May 13: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
- May 17: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
- May 19: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM
Mumbai Indians: With 8 points from 8 games, Rohit Sharma & Co have climbed to 7th spot. Their record chase against Rajasthan Royals helped them revive their playoff race. With 6 games remaining in the tournament, MI need to win all six matches to secure a spot in the playoffs. MI can also make it to the playoffs with 16 points if all other results go their way.
MI Remaining Fixtures:
- May 3: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
- May 6: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians at 3:30 PM
- May 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
- May 12: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
- May 16: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
- May 21: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 3:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR have complicated their playoff hopes after a 7-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans. With 6 points from 9 games, KKR are at the 7th spot. But time is running out and KKR need to win all their remaining five games to get to 16 points. But even then, 16 may not be enough if 4 teams get to 18 points.
Now on, all five games will be do-or-die matches for KKR. Another loss will officially knock them out.
KKR Remaining Fixtures:
- May 4: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
- May 8: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
- May 11: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM
- May 14: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
- May 20: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants at 7:30 PM
Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB have returned to winning ways with an 18-run win over LSG. With 10 points from 9 games, RCB have joined RR, LSG, PBKS and CSK on a 10-point club. RCB Remaining Fixtures:
- May 6: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
- May 9: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
- May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 3:30 PM
- May 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
- May 21: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH have kept their hopes alive with a 9-run win over DC. After two consecutive losses, Hyderabad have returned their ways to join the playoff race again. With 6 points from 8 games, they are 8th. With 6 games to go, win in all the remaining games will take SRH to 18 points, the magic number. While 16 points could do the job, other results will need to go their way.
But things get difficult for SRH as they will face three very consistent teams like Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants in their next six games. They also go to Mumbai where MI have an excellent record.
SRH Remaining Fixtures:
- May 4: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
- May 7: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- May 13: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM
- May 15: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- May 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
- May 21: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 3:30 PM
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