What happens if RCB loses against SRH?

Also, after RCB’s defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, the top-two finish is all but settled. DC are there and CSK will join them unless they lose huge to Punjab Kings in their last game. The fourth place is now effectively a straight fight between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

What happens if RCB loses this match?

With 14 points in 11 games, RCB only need one win to secure a place in the playoffs. However, if RCB lose all of their remaining three games, their fate would be decided through Net Run Rate (NRR).

Can RCB qualify if they lose?

RCB have three matches in their hands and need to just win one of those to secure a top-four berth. Even if they lose all three of their remaining matches, RCB might make it to the next round if other teams who also finish on 14 points, can’t topple them on net run rate.

Can RCB qualify in top 2 now?

1) RCB can now at best tie for second spot and even that is possible only if they beat DC in their last game and CSK lose to PBKS. Even that might almost certainly mean that they end up third, since CSK’s net run rate is way above theirs. 2) DC remain assured of at least tying for the first spot.

Can RCB still finish in top two?

As mentioned, it is now practically impossible for RCB to finish in top two but mathematically, they are in the race to play the first Qualifier.

Does RCB have chance to qualify?

The RCB are already qualified for the playoff stage of IPL 2021. However, they will be targeting a top-2 spot in the league table. Currently third, the RCB have a chance to go level with Chennai Super Kings, which faced defeats to Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in their last two games.

How RCB can be in top 2?

The winner of this contest then takes on the loser of the first qualifier in a knockout. The winner of the second qualifier becomes the second finalist. So, if RCB finish third, they will have to first win the Eliminator against the fourth-ranked side, which most probably will be Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

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