Cricket and movies are famously two main sources of entertainment in India, and the Indian Premier League (IPL) epitomizes this sentiment perfectly. This two-month-long cricketing extravaganza draws fans from around the world, who howl, shout, and experience the same emotions as their favorite players. The IPL has transcended being just a tournament; it has become an emotion that unites millions.
After two months of intense hustle, sweat, and hard work, four teams have secured their places in the TATA IPL 2024 playoffs. By the end of this week, we will crown our 17th IPL champions. This season has been exceptionally challenging, with numerous records shattered game after game. Fans have witnessed the highest-ever T20 total and remarkable comebacks, with emotions running high throughout. Highlights include MS Dhoni’s incredible 110-meter six, Virat Kohli’s return to vintage form, and Rohit Sharma’s comeback century. The IPL 2024 season has truly showcased cricketing stars in their full glory, delivering unforgettable moments for fans around the globe.
IPL 2024: Teams that made it to the top 4
Sunrisers Hyderabad finished second in the group stage as the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Rajasthan Royals was rained out. After 14 games, SRH and RR have the same number of points (17), but SRH has a higher net run rate.
That means we know who will play who in the playoffs, with first-placed Kolkata Knight Riders facing Sunrisers in the first Qualifier on May 21 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, and fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on May 22 at the same venue.
The winners of the first qualifier will advance straight to the final, which will take place on May 26 at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. The losers will play the winners of the eliminator on May 24 to determine who will play second in the summit match.
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Match No |
Teams |
Venue |
Date |
Timing |
|
Qualifier 1 |
KKR vs SRH |
Ahmedabad |
May 21 |
7: 30 PM |
|
Eliminator |
RR vs RCB |
Ahmedabad |
May 22 |
7: 30 PM |
|
Qualifier 2 |
TBD vs TBD |
Chennai |
May 24 |
7: 30 PM |
|
IPL 2024 Final |
TBD vs TBD |
Chennai |
May 26 |
7: 30 PM |
Here’s how each team qualified
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Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs on May 11 to become the first team to qualify for the IPL 2024 Playoffs at Eden Gardens.
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Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals qualified after the Lucknow Super Giants were defeated by the Delhi Capitals on May 14, therefore eliminating LSG from contention for the playoffs.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad became the third team to qualify for the playoffs after their match against the Gujarat Titans was canceled on May 16 due to heavy rain in Hyderabad.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
In their final league match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18, Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by a margin of 27 runs to earn a playoff spot. Despite losing this game, CSK needed to guarantee a loss of no more than 17 runs to qualify for the Playoffs. In the process of chasing a 219-run goal, CSK ended up 191 for 7. Despite their regular losses, RCB qualified thanks to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR), which served as a tiebreaker if the four clubs had identical points and wins. With an NRR of +0.459, RCB came in first, then CSK (+0.392), DC (-0.377), and LSG (-0.667).
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