The IPL 2024 season has now reached its final stage. Now only three matches are left in the group stage and in the race for the playoffs, the teams of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have reached the last four stage, while for the fourth place the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and There is a war between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). There will be a match between these two teams on Saturday and with this the fourth team of the playoff will also be decided.
Lucknow could not reach the playoffs for the first time
Lucknow, which made its debut in the tournament from the IPL 2022 season, was successful in reaching the playoffs in its first two seasons. Although she could not reach the finals both the times, the current season was not good for her. The team did not seem to be in its rhythm this season and captain KL Rahul’s form was also under question. Lucknow defeated Mumbai by 18 runs in their final group match and registered their seventh win in the tournament. Lucknow’s team is in sixth place with seven wins and seven losses in 14 matches, but its chances of reaching the playoffs are over and it is officially out of the race for the knockout. This is the first time that Lucknow team has not been able to reach the playoffs.
CSK or RCB, who will move ahead, whose journey will end?
Today is the most important match of the IPL 2024 season. If defending champion CSK wants to reach the playoffs, it will have to win against RCB at all costs, whereas for RCB too, only victory can decide the way forward. The match between Chennai and Bengaluru is being called a virtual knock out match. If this match happens, then fans can see a fierce competition between the two teams to reach the playoffs. However, there is a possibility of rain in Bengaluru on Saturday. Overall, the match between Chennai and Bengaluru is being seen as a big match of IPL 2024.
