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CSK Qualification Scenario for IPL Playoffs: So far 49 matches have been played in IPL 2024. On May 1, a match was played between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings. After the end of this match, there was a slight change in the points table again. Chennai lost the match against Punjab and remains at number four in the IPL points table, while after the win, Punjab team has moved from eighth to seventh position.
Rajasthan Royals have been on top in the points table of IPL 2024 for a long time. The team has won 8 out of 9 matches and has 16 points in its account. At the same time, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants have 12 points. Therefore, KKR is at number two while Lucknow team is at number three. Sunrisers Hyderabad team is at fifth position.
Ahead of the match against Punjab Kings, CSK were in a strong position thanks to a crucial 78-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their net run rate had improved after winning by a big margin against SRH. At present, CSK is in fourth place with 10 points after losing the last match, and can easily qualify for the playoffs.
They just have to win three out of the remaining four matches so that they do not depend on the elimination rounds and other teams. Chennai’s next match will be against Punjab Kings on May 5. The remaining three matches will be played against Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
