Punjab Kings' ouster means now six groups are in rivalry for the remaining three playoff spots, going into the ultimate weekend of the league stage. Here is a have a look at how the fortunes of every staff stack up.

Played 14, Points 14, NRR 0.148

Kolkata Knight Riders are additionally within the combine, seeking to rise up to 14 factors. However, their present NRR of -0.256 means they might want to win their final recreation - at house towards Lucknow Super Giants - by 102 runs (in the event that they rating 180) to get forward of Royals on NRR. Thus, Royals could have a superb opportunity of qualifying if Mumbai and RCB lose their final video games.

The consideration now shifts to Saturday's video games, the place two groups on 15 factors will look to seal their spots within the high 4, and even the highest two.

Played 13, Points 15, NRR 0.304Remaining: KKR (a)

Played 13, Points 15, NRR 0.381Remaining: DC (a)

A win for both of those groups will safe their place within the playoffs. If one of many two groups wins and the opposite loses, then the profitable staff shall be assured of a top-two end, whereas the dropping staff shall be caught on 15, hoping that no less than one in all RCB or Mumbai lose their final recreation. If each Mumbai and RCB win, then the staff on 15 shall be knocked out.

If each CSK and LSG win on Saturday, then the second place shall be selected NRR. If CSK win by ten runs, then LSG must beat KKR by 29 (assuming first-innings scores of 180) to sneak forward on NRR.

Wins for each these groups will depart just one different qualification slot obtainable, with 4 contenders - Mumbai, RCB, Royals and KKR. As defined earlier, KKR have a particularly slim probability, whereas Mumbai Indians' greatest wager is that if they win and RCB lose. If each RCB and Mumbai win, then NRR will determine the fourth qualifier: even when RCB win by only one run, Mumbai must win by 79 to go previous them on NRR.