The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a five-time champion in the IPL, has had a mixed bag of a season in IPL 2024 so far. After three home victories, they stumbled on the road, securing only one win out of three away matches. In their most recent fixture, CSK faced the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where they posted an impressive total of 210/3 in 20 overs. However, LSG’s Marcus Stoinis played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 124 off 63 balls, resulting in CSK’s defeat.
Current Situation
- Matches Played: 13
- Matches Won: 7
- Current Points: 14
- Net Run Rate (NRR): +0.528
Qualification Scenarios 2024
Need to Win RCB MatcheTo qualify
- Minimum Points Needed:
- To stay in contention for a place in the playoffs, CSK needs to accumulate at least 16 point (equivalent to eight wins in total).
- Teams with 14 points have previously qualified for the playoffs.
- Remaining Matches:
- May 18: vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Battle of Net Run Rate (NRR):
- CSK’s NRR stands at a healthy +0.528.
- Playoff spots may be decided based on NRR, and CSK is in a good position in that aspect.
Non-Negotiable Aim
- The five-time champions’ non-negotiable aim is to win at least 2 more points from their remaining matches.
” Need to Win RCB MatcheTo qualify “
Historical Consistency
- CSK has been one of the most consistent teams in IPL history, making it a habit to qualify for the playoffs since the first season.
- They have missed the playoffs only twice: in 2020 (UAE) and 2022.
CSK’s road to the playoffs won’t be easy, but their experienced squad knows how to handle pressure. With favorable fixtures ahead, including two home matches, they have a good chance of securing a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs!
