RCB secure WPL 2024 Playoffs. It’s celebration time for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans as their team has made it to the playoffs for the first time ever in the WPL 2024 cricket tournament. This is a huge achievement and a dream come true for RCB supporters.
Under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership, Royal Challengers Bangalore achieved a historic milestone by reaching the playoffs of Second WPL 2024 tournament on March 12, 2024.
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Who Qualified for the WPL 2024 Playoffs?
As the league stage of the WPL 2024 cricket tournament draws to a close, fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the teams that will advance to the playoffs.
With only the top three teams securing a spot in the knockout stage, the competition has been intense, and every match has been crucial for teams to stake their claim for playoff.
Let’s analyze the WPL 2024 points table to understand why certain teams qualified for the playoffs while others fell short:
Delhi Capitals: Sitting comfortably at the summit of the points table, the Delhi Capitals have been the epitome of consistency throughout the league stage.
With 5 wins from 7 matches, they have accumulated 10 points. What sets them apart is their impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +0.918, which reflects their comprehensive victories and their ability to dominate opponents.
Mumbai Indians: Following slightly behind are the Mumbai Indians, the defending champions, with 10 points from 8 matches. Despite one more match played compared to the Delhi Capitals, their 5 wins have ensured their spot in the playoffs.
Although their NRR of +0.024 is as impressive, their winning record speaks volumes about their quality and experience.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Making history this season, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have secured their first-ever playoff berth in the WPL.
With 4 wins and 4 losses from 8 matches, they have accumulated 8 points. What’s noteworthy is their positive NRR of +0.306, which played a crucial role in edging out other contenders for the third spot.
Who are not Qualified WPL 2024 Playoffs?
Now, let’s look at the teams that narrowly missed out on WPL 2024 playoffs qualification:
UP Warriorz: Despite a valiant effort, the UP Warriorz couldn’t make it to the top three. With 3 wins and 5 losses from 8 matches, they finished with 6 points. Their negative NRR of -0.371 indicates that while they managed to secure victories, they struggled to do so convincingly enough to boost their run rate.
Gujarat Giants: The Gujarat Giants have had a disappointing campaign this season, finishing at the bottom half of the table. With only 2 wins from 8 matches, they garnered 4 points. Their dismal NRR of -1.158 reflects their struggles both with bat and ball, ultimately resulting in their exclusion from the playoff race.
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