IPL 2024 Qualification Scenarios: How can Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs after RR's win over MI?

Today at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Mumbai Indians faced a tough test against the Rajasthan Royals. The visitors opted to bat first hoping that they would be able to defend the total on a slightly sluggish surface. They made a host of changes with Nuwan Thusara making his debut in the league. Nehal Wadhera and the veteran spinner Piyush Chawla also made the playing XI today.

Once the match began, it seemed like it was a repeat of the previous game between the two teams earlier this season as Mumbai Indians lost their top order inside four overs. Due to a great partnership between Tilak Varma and Nehal Wadhera, the Mumbai Indians reached a fighting total of 179/8 in their 20 overs. Sandeep Sharma led the bowling as he grabbed an impressive five-wicket haul.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals in reply did not face any trouble while chasing the total as they were able to win the game by nine wickets and had 8 balls to spare. The innings was led by the young attacking opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. He scored a vital 104 runs from 60 deliveries as he was able to guide his side to yet another two points.

Also Check: IPL 2024 Points Table 

Mumbai Indians still in contention to reach IPL 2024 Playoffs

Despite losing five matches out of their eight games thus far in the Indian Premier League 2024, the Mumbai Indians still have fate in their own hands. They still have six games to play and can attain a maximum of 18 points, if they win all of their remaining matches in the tournament. However, their NRR is currently at a negative 0.23 and would be looking to strengthen it in the upcoming games as well.

More or less, if Mumbai Indians can scrape through to 14 points, they might be in for a shout for a playoff spot depending on the results of other teams fighting for the playoffs. Their next game is against the Delhi Capitals and would be fancying another win against them. The match is set to be a day encounter at the Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi and is a must-win encounter for both of the teams.