Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had the best campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they have conceded only three wins in their first ten matches so far this season. But it is not over for the defending champions as they are mathematically still in the tournament. However, their chances of reaching the playoffs hang by a thread.
Notably, the MS Dhoni-led side are currently placed at the last position in the IPL 2022 points table with only six points from 10 matches and need to win all their remaining games and others to progress to the next stage. Depends on the results of the matches. ,
Currently, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans are comfortably placed in the race for the playoffs with 16-16 points, while Rajasthan Royals boosted their chances of qualification with a win over Punjab Kings. RR has 14 points and is third in the points table. Meanwhile, RCB are at the fourth position with 12 points.
With only Mumbai Indians officially out of the tournament, nine teams are still in the hunt for four playoff spots.
How can Chennai Super Kings qualify for IPL 2022 playoffs?
Firstly, CSK will need to win all their remaining four matches of the league stage to reach the magic figure of 14 points. Apart from this, the Dhoni-led side will also have to ensure that they win these matches by a huge margin to improve their net run rate, which could prove to be crucial going forward.
However, this will not be enough and results from some other teams will also be needed to give CSK a chance to make the top four. The Yellow Brigade especially want RCB to lose their remaining games as the Faf du Plessis-led side are close to securing 14 points.
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CSK will take on Delhi Capitals in their next game on Sunday (May 08) before locking horns with arch-rivals Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals in their final three matches of the season. Every game will be a do-or-die match for Dhoni’s team as a single defeat will confirm his expulsion from IPL 2022.