The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season is nearing its enterprise finish, with franchises trying to put in error-free performances with a purpose to finish the league stage of the marketing campaign within the high 4 spots. So far, defending champions Gujarat Titans are the one ones who’ve certified for the following spherical whereas a complete of seven groups are competing for the three remaining spots. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants are two of these groups who’re nonetheless within the fray. In truth, after Punjab Kings’ defeat to Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, RCB’s likelihood of qualifying has elevated from 27.5 per cent to 30.7 per cent, in keeping with official broadcaster Star Sports.

RCB and LSG, who’ve already confronted one another twice this season, profitable one match every, have arguably produced probably the most ‘partaking contests’, each on the sector and off it. The altercations that Virat Kohli had with Gautam Gambhir and Naveen-ul-Haq have not died down utterly within the minds of followers who’re nonetheless questioning if there is a method the 2 franchises can sq. off once more.

Since each the groups are nonetheless inside the shout to qualify for the playoffs, it’s fairly potential for LSG and RCB to sq. off as soon as once more this season. But, for that to occur, each of them would want to complete the league marketing campaign among the many high 4 sides.

Scenario 1:LSG (15 factors in 13 video games) beat KKR to say 17 factors. Chennai Super Kings (15 factors in 13 video games) beat Delhi Capitals to finish league marketing campaign on 17 factors too. But, they beat LSG to the second spot on the premise of a better Net Run Rate. CSK have a greater NRR to LSG at current.

RCB win their remaining two matches — towards SRH and GT — to say 16 factors and end 4th within the factors desk. Such a scenario units up RCB vs LSG conflict within the Eliminator.

Scenario 2: LSG beat KKR by a major margin to say 17 factors to complete second. This is feasible if CSK (15 factors) lose their final recreation or if they’ve an inferior NRR to LSG regardless of taking 17 factors. LSG then lose the Qualifier 1 towards Gujarat Titans to go to Qualifier 2.

RCB beat SRH and GT to complete on 16 factors. The Faf du Plessis-led franchise then win Eliminator towards Chennai Super Kings to tackle LSG within the Qualifier 2.

Scenario 3:LSG end 2nd, as defined above, and win Qualifier 1 to enter the ultimate.

RCB, having completed third or 4th, safe victories in each the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to arrange the ultimate conflict with LSG.

Scenario 4:LSG lose their closing league recreation towards Kolkata Knight Riders to stay on 15 factors. But, different outcomes fall into place for the Lucknow franchise to complete within the high 4.

RCB end with 16 factors to go third or win solely certainly one of their remaining two video games to finish the season on 14 factors. Other outcomes fall into place for the Bengaluru aspect to complete in high 4 (in case of just one win out of the remaining two). The two groups then face one another in Eliminator.

Scenario 5: LSG lose their closing league recreation towards KKR and stay at 15 factors. In that case, qualification will depend upon different video games in addition to internet run fee. RCB, however, win their final two matches to achieve 16 factors and end second because of the different outcomes going their method. In that case, RCB can face LSG both in Qualifier 2 (in the event that they lose to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1) or within the closing in the event that they win Qualifier 1 and LSG win each Eliminator in addition to Qualifier 2.