KXIP playoff chances: How can KXIP qualify for IPL 2019 playoffs

Dixit Bhargav | 01/05/2019
KXIP playoff chances

KXIP playoff chances: The Sportsrush presents before you Kings XI Punjab’s prospects of qualifying for IPL 2019 playoffs.

Despite getting off to an impressive start in IPL 2019, Kings XI Punjab lost track of the tournament midway in the season. While losing track after making successful inroads is nothing new for them, it has started to become frustrating for both fans and players.

Having last qualified for the playoffs in 2014 (runners-up), Kings XI have since finished at seventh (2015), seventh (2015), fifth (2016) and seventh (2017) in the points table.

Having won four out of the first six matches, Kings XI had given the impression of giving a tough fight to the other teams throughout the season. Having said that, them losing five out of their next six matches have called for another below par Indian Premier League season.

With five victories in 12 matches, Punjab are currently at No. 7 in the points table. Despite losing out on steam in the second half of IPL 2019, KXIP still have a chance of qualifying for the knockouts.

KXIP playoff chances

If KXIP win both their matches…

Punjab’s best chance of entering the playoffs lies in winning both their matches and hoping that Sunrisers Hyderabad don’t win any of their remaining two matches. If that happens, Punjab won’t even have to think about their Net Run Rate.

If the above mentioned happens, today’s match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, Saturday afternoon’s fixture between Delhi and Rajasthan Royals and Sunday evening’s fixture between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders will become inconsequential for Punjab.

If SRH win against MI tomorrow…

While this clause will doubtlessly make things difficult for Punjab, they will still have a chance of qualifying for the playoffs. The maximum number of matches which Punjab can afford to lose is one and the maximum number of matches which Punjab can afford for Hyderabad to win is also one.

If SRH defeat Mumbai Indians tomorrow, Punjab will have no option but to win both their remaining matches. Despite the above said, things will go down on Net Run Rate for Punjab and Hyderabad. If SRH beats MI and Punjab loses to Knight Riders on Friday, KXIP will no longer be in contention for the playoffs.

Post Edited By: Dixit Bhargav
ipl 2019 Kings XI Punjab KXIP

About the author

Dixit Bhargav

Born and brought up in Pathankot, Dixit Bhargav is an engineering and sports management graduate who works as a Cricket Editor at The SportsRush. Having written more than 10,000 articles across more than five years at TSR, his first cricketing memory dates back to 2002 when former India captain Sourav Ganguly had waved his jersey at the historic Lord’s balcony. What followed for an 8-year-old was an instant adulation for both Ganguly and the sport. The optimist in him is waiting for the day when Punjab Kings will win their maiden Indian Premier League title. When not watching cricket, he is mostly found in a cinema hall watching a Punjabi movie.

Don’t miss these