Road to the semis-1

4 Teams battling for 2 positions.. MI and KKR are out.. DD in.. CSK in..

Lets look at the road to the semis for each team

Rajasthan Royals: Points : 13 Match against KKR

• A win - Goes to 15 points and has to wait for the other teams.. 
• A loss- Bye bye !!

What does the win do ?

• If KXIP wins against CSK; DD,KXIP,Winners of DC vs RCB and CSK are through ,RR are out of the competition.
• If CSK wins, RR are through ! 

Verdict: Must win to stay afloat !

Chennai Super Kings: Points : 15 Match against: KXIP

• Win- Qualify as 2nd team with 17 points..
• Loss- Qualify as 4th team with 15 points.. Better NRR even if RR end up on 15 points..

Verdict : Through


Kings 11 Punjab : Points : 14 Match against :CSK

• Win-  Qualify as 2nd team with 16 points..
  
• Loss- They remain at 14 points and may just be ready with packed bags..
  

What does the loss do ?

• DD, CSK, winners of RCB vs DC are through.
• A RR win would be curtains down for KXIP,
• RR loses then they may once again lose out on NRR, very close..

Verdict : Do or Die vs CSK..


Deccan Chargers: Points:14 Match against :RCB

• Win- Through to the semis with 16 points..
  
• Loss- Complexity begins and their healthy NRR may bail them out in case there is a tie at 14 points..

 What does the loss do ?

•  Remaining on 14 is dangerous.. 
• IF CSK were to lose, DC are out ! KXIP and RCB with 16points each qualify for the semis.. DD CSK already through..
  
• If CSK wins, RR has to lose for DC to go in.. 

Verdict: No nonsense, win against RCB.


Royal Chalengers Bangalore: Points: 14 Match against: DC

• Win- Through to the semis with 16 points..
•  Loss- Complexity begins and their healthier NRR may bail them out in case there is a tie at 14 points..

What does the loss do ?

•  Remaining on 14 is dangerous.. 
• IF CSK were to lose, RCB are out ! KXIP and DC with 16points each qualify for the semis..DD CSK already through..
• If CSK wins, RR has to lose for RCB to go in..

Verdict: No nonsense, win against RCB.

Simple isn't it ?? Doesn't need Buchanan's laptop to solve these !!!

How about having rain affected matches now and a match or two ,atleast one match being completely washed off !!

Team	Mat	Won	Lost	N/R	Pts	Net RR
Delhi Daredevils	13	9	4	0	18	+0.251
Chennai Super kings	13	7	5	1	15	+0.932
Deccan Chargers	13	7	6	0	14	+0.265
Royal challengers Bangalore	13	7	6	0	14	-0.253
Kings XI Punjab	13	7	6	0	14	-0.423
Rajasthan Royals	13	6	6	1	13	-0.360
Mumbai Indians	13	5	7	1	11	+0.401
Kolkata Knight Riders	13	2	10	1	5	-0.891