4 years ago
The last two games of the group stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket are remaining, in which the fate of four teams depend. This will decide the first qualifier against the top-ranked Mumbai Indians as well as the two teams in the eliminator.
The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals is being played on Monday at 8.45 pm. The winning team will play the first qualifier against Mumbai in the second place.
The final match of the group stage will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai on Tuesday at 8.45 pm. If Hyderabad wins, it will secure a place in the top four.
Along with Bangalore, Delhi and Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders have also kept alive the possibility of being in the top four. Kolkata beat Rajasthan Royals by 60 runs in the match played on Sunday night. Now their fate will depend on the outcome of the remaining two games.
Due to the net run rate, the losing team between Bangalore and Delhi is also likely to advance to the previous round.
Bangalore now has a net run rate of 14 points (-0.145). Delhi has a net run rate of 14 points (-0.159), Kolkata Knight Riders 14 points (-0.214) and Sunrisers Hyderabad 12 points (0.555).
