The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024's points table has undergone a significant shake-up after the thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Here's a breakdown of the current standings:
Rajasthan Royals' reign supreme
Thanks to Jos Buttler's heroics and a thrilling two-wicket victory over KKR, the Royals have climbed to the top of the table. This win marks their sixth victory in seven games, solidifying their dominant position in the standings. In a total of seven games they have played so far, RR have garnered 12 points, maintaining the four points lead from the second spot.
KKR hold onto second
Although suffering a defeat, KKR maintain the number two spot due to their superior net run rate. However, their position is not guaranteed, with other teams eyeing the coveted second-place finish. So far they have played six matches, and have won four of them, earning eight points in the standings.
RCB languish at the bottom
Royal Challengers Bangalore remain rooted at the bottom of the table, having managed just one win in seven matches. Their recent loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, who also set a new record for the highest innings total in IPL history, further damaged their net run rate.
Race for the playoffs heats up
RR's commanding lead provides them with a significant cushion and makes them strong contenders to be the first team to secure a playoff spot. However, the battle for the remaining playoff positions promises to be fierce.
Close contest for 2nd place
Both Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are buoyed by their recent performances. They will be hoping for KKR's inconsistency to continue, potentially opening the door for them to snatch the second-place position.
This is how the IPL 2024's points table looks like after KKR vs RR clash:
| Pos. | Team | Mat. | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | +0.677 |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +1.399 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.726 |
| 4 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | +0.502 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | +0.038 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.637 |
| 7 | Punjab Kings | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.218 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.234 |
| 9 | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.975 |
| 10 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | -1.185 |
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