IPL 2024 points table: RR become 2nd team to qualify for playoffs, DC and LSG hang by a thread

The Lucknow Super Giants had a golden chance of staying well and truly alive in the playoffs' race but Delhi Capitals beat them on Tuesday to move to the 5th spot with 14 points. They have played all of their games.

They leapfrogged the Royal Challengers Bengaluru who are now in the 6th spot but a win against the Chennai Super Kings on Saturday will give them the best chance of qualifying for the playoffs. They have 12 points from 13 games but have a very healthy net run rate.

LSG remained on the 7th position after a hat-trick of defeats. They have 12 points from 13 games and have a game in hand.

The Kolkata Knight Riders are at the top of the points table with just 3 losses in 13 games. They are guaranteed of a top 2 finish.

The Rajasthan Royals became the 2nd team to punch their ticket to the playoffs as DC beat LSG. They have 16 points and two games left.

CSK are in the 3rd spot with 14 points from 13 outings and need to win against RCB in order to qualify on their own.

4th-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad also have a bright chance to qualify as they are on 14 point with 2 games in hand.

The Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings have been eliminated.