The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched their sixth win against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This victory has consolidated KKR's position in second place on the points table. KKR has won six out of the nine matches they have played so far. Meanwhile, DC has played 11 matches and won only a handful, which positions them in the sixth spot on the points table. With just three matches left before the playoffs, DC's chances of qualifying are becoming increasingly slim.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) currently hold the fourth and fifth positions, respectively. CSK recently secured a win against SRH by 78 runs on April 28. Both teams have each won five out of their nine matches.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) continue to lead the table, having secured eight wins from nine matches. RR's latest victory was a seven-wicket triumph over the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) finds itself at the bottom of the table with only three wins from ten matches.
The Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are in the seventh and eighth positions, respectively.
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IPL 2024 Points Table
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 8 | 1 | 16 | +0.694 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 6 | 3 | 12 | +1.096 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | +0.810 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | +0.075 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | +0.059 |
| Delhi Capitals | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -0.442 |
| Gujarat Titans | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -1.113 |
| Punjab Kings | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.187 |
| Mumbai Indians | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -0.261 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.415 |
Upcoming Match: LSG vs MI
The Lucknow Super Giants are scheduled to face the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in Lucknow on April 30. A victory for LSG in this match could propel them into the top four, potentially surpassing CSK and SRH. However, MI needs to win to secure the crucial two points. A win for MI would be their fourth this season, possibly elevating them to the seventh spot, ahead of GT.
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