IPL 2023: Here's how Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) can qualify for playoffs

1. The Faf du Plessis-led side are fifth on the IPL points table having 12 points to their name with six wins from 12 matches. With two matches remaining in the league stage for them, RCB have their fate in their own hands as a win in both matches will seal their spot in the playoffs.

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2. Punjab Kings’ loss against Delhi Capitals has benefitted them massively as they now only face competition from Mumbai Indians who can also finish the league stage with 16 points like RCB. The three-time runner-ups also have a better net run-rate than the five-time champions making their path even easier.

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3. If RCB end up losing one of their remaining games, then RR, Kolkata and Punjab also will remain in contention for the playoffs. In such a scenario, RCB will have to keep their net run rate in check which is currently better than all the teams mentioned above.

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4. If RCB lose one of their remaining fixtures and finish with 14 points, they will have to hope that MI also lose their last game and all of RR, KKR, PBKS and MI end up with a poorer net run rate than them.

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