Mumbai Indians knocked out!
Mumbai Indians (MI) has become the first team to get eliminated from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoff race.
MI's terrible performance this season has made fans unhappy. While writing this, they are placed ninth on the points table.
Why can’t MI qualify?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) recently defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This takes them to third place on the points table with 14 points.
MI has only 8 points with two matches left. Even if they win both, they can only reach 12 points, not enough for a top-four spot.
Currently, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), and LSG are on 12 points each. They also have more matches to play.
LSG and DC will play one another soon, meaning one will reach 14 points. MI won’t be able to reach 14 points, so they're out of the tournament.
Which teams can qualify for playoffs?
All teams, except MI, can qualify for the playoffs.
But, the top two teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, along with SRH, CSK, DC, and LSG, are more likely to qualify than the rest.
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