IPL 2024 Playoffs : Today in IPL 2024, the match will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans are out of the playoff race and this match does not mean much for them, but Sunrisers Hyderabad would definitely like to win this match and secure their place in the playoffs. At the same time, the eyes of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will also be fixed on this match. She will pray for the defeat of Sunrisers Hyderabad in this match. Why is this so, we tell you further.

Position of teams in IPL points table

Kolkata Knight Riders team is at the first position with 19 points in 13 matches. Rajasthan Royals, who are at second position, have 16 points in 13 matches. While Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad also have 14 points each. Whereas RCB has 12 points and Lucknow Super Giants also have 12 points.

Rajasthan's number 2 position in danger due to Sunrisers' victory

If Sunrisers Hyderabad wins today then they will have 16 points and will qualify for the playoffs. Right now Hyderabad has two matches and if they win both the matches then they will have 18 points and then they will overtake Rajasthan Royals and occupy the number 2 position. For this reason, Rajasthan Royals would like Sunrisers not to win today's match.

Chennai Super Kings also have their eyes on number 2 position

CSK would also like that Hyderabad loses today's match. Chennai currently has 14 points and one match is still left. If CSK wins that last match by a big margin, then with 16 points and better net run rate, there can be an equation for them to reach number-2. However, for this, Sunrisers Hyderabad will have to lose both their matches and Rajasthan Royals will have to lose their last match. In such a situation, both the teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will pray together that Sunrisers Hyderabad loses today's match.

RCB and CSK match will be important

If Sunrisers Hyderabad loses both its matches then the match between RCB and CSK will become very important. CSK would like to reach second place by defeating RCB by a big margin in that match.