IPL 2024 Playoff Schedule Confirmed After Rain-Interrupted Final Match
The 70th and last match of the 17th season of IPL has been canceled due to rain. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in this match. But due to rain, it was decided to cancel the match. Therefore both the teams have been given 1-1 points. Due to rain, Rajasthan had to lose the chance to reach second place. So now Rajasthan will have to play an eliminator match. Hyderabad has also benefited from the cancellation of the match. Hyderabad remained at second position due to rain. Rajasthan had a chance to win this match and get second place but due to rain, it was not possible. As per the schedule, the match was expected to start at 7:30 pm. But the rain of batting continued. After the tireless hard work of the ground staff, the pitch became playable. Therefore the toss took place after 10 pm. KKR won the toss and decided to field. It was decided that the match would be of 7-7 overs. But after the toss it started raining again. Waited for the rain to stop for a few minutes. Eventually, it was announced that the match had been canceled. With this decision, it was finally decided who would play in Playoff 1 and Eliminator.
IPL 2024: Rain Cancels Final League Match, Affects Playoff Positions
KKR has strengthened its top position in the points table with 1 point. Hyderabad defeated Punjab in the first match of the doubleheader on Sunday. With this victory, Punjab overtook Rajasthan and reached second place. Rajasthan had to win against KKR to avoid playing the eliminator. But the rain ruined everything. KKR was sitting at the first position in the points table. KKR has strengthened its position with 1 point. The 3 teams in second, third, and fourth place are Hyderabad, Rajasthan, and RCB respectively.
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IPL 2024 Playoff Matchups and Schedule
With the league stage concluded, the playoff schedule for IPL 2024 is as follows:
- Qualifier 1: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date: May 21
Venue: Ahmedabad
KKR, having topped the points table, will face second-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. The winner of this match will advance directly to the final. - Eliminator: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Date: May 22
Venue: Ahmedabad
The eliminator match will see third-placed Rajasthan Royals take on fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore. The loser of this match will be knocked out, while the winner will move on to Qualifier 2. - Qualifier 2: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator
Date: May 24
Venue: Chennai
The team that loses in Qualifier 1 will get another chance to make it to the final by facing the winner of the Eliminator in Qualifier 2. - Final: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2
Date: May 26
Venue: Chennai
The grand finale will feature the winners of Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2, determining the IPL 2024 champion.
