IPL 2023 Playoffs Chances: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is ongoing and overall 15 matches left to be played in the league now, but still not sure the top four teams will look like. Here we will discuss the remaining matches of all the IPL team and their opponents with possibility scenario.

A brief overview

After 55 games over the past 50 days; Gujarat Titans are seated at top of the table with Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at second and third respectively. While Lucknow Super Giants are ahead in the spot with 11 points; the battle for the fourth spot continues with four teams sharing ten points, i.e., Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals meanwhile, are at the bottom, having secured only eight points each. 

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) had their fate to face do-or-die against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. The scenario was clear: beat MI and they go through to the IPL 2023 playoffs. Lose and Mumbai go through. MI are in good form in term of chasing they chased down the 200-run target with six wickets and 21 balls to spare.

Mumbai Indians

• May 12: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
• May 16: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
• May 21: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 3:30 PM

Past performances: Five-time champions Mumbai finished last in IPL 2022.

No. of times qualified for Playoffs: 9 out of 15

Best Result: Winner (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)

Gujarat Titans

• May 12: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM
• May 15: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
• May 21: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM

Past performances: Making their debut in the IPL 2022 season, Titans won their maiden trophy by beating Rajasthan Royals. 

No. of times Qualified for Playoff: 01 out of 01

Best Result: Winner (2022)

Lucknow Super Giants

• May 13: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM
• May 16: Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians at 7:30 PM
• May 20: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants at 7:30 PM

Past performances: Like Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants too made their appearance in the last season but finished fourth.

No. of times Qualified for Playoffs: 1 out of 1

Best Result: 4th (2022)

Chennai Super Kings

• May 10: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
• May 14: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
• May 20: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings at 3:30 PM

Past performances: Four-time champions CSK ended the last season in the ninth position.

No. of times Qualified for Playoffs: 11 out of 13

Best Result: Winner (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021)

Rajasthan Royals

• May 11: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM
• May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 3:30 PM
• May 19: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM

Past performances: The inaugural edition winner Rajasthan Royals finished as the runner-up last year. 

No. of times Qualified for Playoffs: 5 out of 13

Best Result: Winner (2008)

Kolkata Knight Riders

• May 11: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM
• May 14: Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM
• May 20: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants at 7:30 PM

Past performances: The Knights finished seventh in the last season.

No. of times qualified for Playoffs: 7 out of 15

Best Result: Winner (2012, 2014)

Punjab Kings

• May 13: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
• May 17: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
• May 19: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at 7:30 PM

Past performances: Punjab Kings, who have been struggling since 2008, finished sixth last year.

No. of times Qualified for Playoffs: 2 out of 15

Best Result: Runner-up (2014)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

• May 13: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants at 3:30 PM
• May 15: Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
• May 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
• May 21: Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at 3:30 PM

Past performances: Sunrisers finished eighth in the previous edition.

No. of times qualified for Playoffs: 6 out of 10

Best Result: Winner (2016)

Delhi Capitals

• May 10: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
• May 13: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings at 7:30 PM
• May 17: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals at 7:30 PM
• May 20: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings at 3:30 PM

Past performances: Finished fifth in the last season under Rishabh Pant`s captaincy.  

No. of times qualified for Playoffs: 6 out of 15

Best Result: 2nd (2020)

Royal Challengers Bangalore

In terms of batting unit, only a few top-order batters, including Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell, have been performing well, while the rest are yet to deliver. With 10 points from 11 games, RCB will need to win their remaining three games to secure a spot in the IPL 2023 Playoffs.

Remaining Fixtures:

• May 14: Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 3:30 PM
• May 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at 7:30 PM
• May 21: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans at 7:30 PM

Past performances: Royal Challengers is also one among the three teams who are still awaiting their maiden trophy. The side finished third last year.

No. of times qualified for Playoffs: 8 out of 15

Best Result: 0