IPL 2018: KXIP HAS TO BEAT CSK BY THIS MUCH RUNS TO QUALIFY FOR THE PLAYOFFS!

Kings XI Punjab has to beat Chennai Super Kings by 53+ runs to qualify for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League this season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders have secured the top three spots in the points table. Rajasthan Royals is currently placed at the fourth position with 14 points from 14 games. Having played 13 games, KXIP is currently placed at the 7th position with 12 points in the points table. If KXIP beats CSK, KXIP and RR will be tied with 14 points each. Therefore, the team with the better run rate will secure the fourth spot in the table. KXIP not only has to beat CSK but also has to beat them comprehensively to improve their run rate.

Current Run Rate:

RR  >  -0.250

KXIP  > -0.490

The final equation for KXIP is to beat CSK by 53+ runs to secure a place in the playoffs.