Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) misplaced to Punjab Kings by seven wickets on Wednesday within the Indian Premier League 2024 which intensified the race for prime 4.
Regardless of the loss, CSK is in fourth place with ten factors from 10 video games. Nevertheless, if Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) beats Rajasthan Royals on Thursday it would displace CSK. Delhi Capitals (DC) too has 10 factors in 11 video games.
Within the standings, Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) is third at 12 factors from 10 video games, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is second at 12 factors in 9 video games whereas Rajasthan Royals leads with 16 factors.
With 10 groups within the competitors, groups have wanted at the least 16 factors up to now to make the minimize. Therefore, CSK can solely afford to lose only one extra match.
If CSK wins all its remaing video games, in opposition to Punjab, Gujarat Titans, Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, to get to 18 factors, CSK might be entrance runner to advance to the playoffs. Nevertheless, if it loses one recreation, it will want different outcomes to go its method.
To begin with, it may gain advantage from SRH shedding in opposition to RR. Moreover, CSK advantages with SRH and Lucknow Tremendous Giants taking part in one another later within the event. One workforce dropping factors will assist CSK cowl floor. LSG faces DC which once more advantages Ruturaj Gaikwad’s aspect.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on 12 factors in 9 video games, additionally performs LSG and a loss for both aspect may doubtlessly play into CSK’s fingers. Nevertheless, given KKR performs twice in opposition to ninth-placed Mumbai Indians, a loss for LSG would work higher for Chennai.