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Fifty three matches into Indian Premier League 2016, we finally have two teams who have qualified for the play offs. Gujarat Lions have ensured a top two spot after their clinical win over Mumbai Indians in their last league game at Kanpur. The Lions' win has also ensured a qualification for Sunrisers Hyderabad although their final standing is still undecided. Two spots are still up for grabs and four teams are still in contention.
Here's how the things stand after the match 54 of IPL 2016 between Gujarat Lions and Mumbai Indians and what teams need to do to progress further.
Gujarat Lions (Points 18; NRR -0.374)
QUALIFIED (guaranteed finish in the top two)
Sun Risers Hyderabad (Points 16; NRR +0.245)
QUALIFIED
Kolkata Knight Riders (Points 16; NRR +0.106)
QUALIFIED (will finish 3rd or 4th and will play the eliminator)
Royal Challengers Bangalore (Points 14; NRR +0.930)
Matches left:
Vs Delhi Daredevils, Raipur, 22 May 2016
If they beat Delhi Daredevils in their last match, they will qualify and finish in the top two. If they lose, they are eliminated and will go through even in case of a washout.
Mumbai Indians (Points 14; NRR -0.146)
ELIMINATED
Since Knight Riders won their final match against Sunrisers, the defending champions were eliminated.
Delhi Daredevils (Points 14; NRR -0.102)
Matches left:
Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Raipur, 22 May 2016
If they beat Royal Challengers by a big margin, they are in with a chance to finish in the top two. Just a victory will guarantee them a spot in the play-offs. If they lose, they will be eliminated.
NOTE: Rising Pune Supergiants and Kings XI Punjab have already been eliminated.
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