Kuldeep and Rahul Lead DC to Big Win, KKR and PBKS Out of Playoffs
DC finished strong against KKR, while tonight RCB and GT face off in Qualifier 1 after RR's win sealed playoff spots.
How last night went · Match 1529313
RR's victory earlier in the day against MI meant both PBKS and KKR were knocked out from the playoffs race
The one to remember
At Eden Gardens, Kolkata, DC delivered a powerful performance to end their season on a high note, as "Kuldeep and Rahul help DC sign off with big win." They posted a commanding 203/5, a total KKR couldn't match, falling short at 163 in 18.4 overs. This victory, however, came after RR's earlier win against MI, confirming the elimination of both PBKS and KKR from the playoff race.
Tonight on the field
Tonight marks the start of the playoffs, with RCB and GT meeting in Qualifier 1. This highly anticipated T20 match will determine who gets the first direct spot in the final. The winner advances, while the loser will get another chance in Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator winner. Rajasthan Royals secured the fourth playoff spot with 16 points from 14 matches, setting the stage for an intense playoff battle.
Where things stand
| # | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | GT | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | SRH | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | RR | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | PBKS | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | KKR | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | CSK | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | MI | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | LSG | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
Where every fan stands tonight
- RCB — Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans are celebrating, as their team is locked in first place with 18 points and a Net Run Rate of 0.783.
- GT — Gujarat Titans supporters see their team locked in second with 18 points, boasting a strong NRR of 0.695.
- SRH — Sunrisers Hyderabad fans are pleased to see their team locked in third position with 18 points and a NRR of 0.524.
- PBKS — Punjab Kings fans are out of the playoff hunt, as their team is eliminated in fifth place with 15 points.
- RR — Rajasthan Royals fans are relieved their team is in fourth place with 16 points, having secured a playoff spot.
- KKR — Kolkata Knight Riders fans are disappointed, their team eliminated in seventh place with 13 points.
- CSK — Chennai Super Kings fans saw their team eliminated in eighth place with 12 points.
- DC — Delhi Capitals fans watched their team eliminated in sixth place with 14 points, signing off with a win.
- MI — Mumbai Indians fans are looking to next season, with their team eliminated in ninth place with 8 points.
- LSG — Lucknow Super Giants fans are out of contention, their team eliminated in tenth place with 8 points.
Names worth knowing
Orange Cap
- Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat Titans) — 638 runs
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) — 616 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 606 runs
- KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) — 593 runs
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) — 583 runs
Purple Cap
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 24 wkts
- Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) — 21 wkts
- Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) — 19 wkts
Around the boundary
RCB Leads Top Three on Points, Claims First Seed by NRR. The race for the top spots was incredibly close this season, with three teams finishing on a remarkable 18 points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the first position, thanks to their superior Net Run Rate of 0.783. Gujarat Titans followed closely behind in second place with an NRR of 0.695, also on 18 points. Sunrisers Hyderabad rounded out the top three, finishing with 18 points and an NRR of 0.524. This NRR difference determined the playoff seeding for these high-performing teams.
Up next
RR vs SRH · Match 1535463.
Sources: full-scorecard · full-scorecard · full-scorecard · points-table-standings · fmd-data canonical layer (cricinfo:next_data).