Remaining MatchesPunjab Kings – 15 MayKolkata Knight Riders – 19 MayQualification ScenariosIf they win both matchesWins in both matches will guarantee RR not only a playoffs berth, but a Qualifier 1 ticket.
If they win one matchThey will still qualify for the playoffs with just one win.
However, their participation in Qualifier 1 will depend on SRH’s results in their last two matches.
If they lose both matchesEven if they lose both matches, RR are likely to qualify for playoffs as only CSK, SRH and LSG can get to 16 points, and LSG have a poor NRR.
Hence, the Royals will be through as long as – A) Lucknow don’t win both of their last two matches by huge margins; B) Both CSK and SRH don't get to 16 points.
Remaining Matches
Punjab Kings – 15 May
Kolkata Knight Riders – 19 May
Qualification Scenarios
If they win both matches
Wins in both matches will guarantee RR not only a playoffs berth, but a Qualifier 1 ticket.
If they win one match
They will still qualify for the playoffs with just one win. However, their participation in Qualifier 1 will depend on SRH’s results in their last two matches.
If they lose both matches
Even if they lose both matches, RR are likely to qualify for playoffs as only CSK, SRH and LSG can get to 16 points, and LSG have a poor NRR. Hence, the Royals will be through as long as – A) Lucknow don’t win both of their last two matches by huge margins; B) Both CSK and SRH don't get to 16 points.
