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IPL 2024 Playoffs Set to Begin with Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad Clash

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The IPL 2024 playoffs are on the horizon with four teams – Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Rajasthan Royals – securing their spots after an intense league stage. Topping the leaderboard, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off in the high-stakes Qualifier 1 match at Ahmedabad‘s Narendra Modi Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who recently clinched a crucial victory over Chennai Super Kings, is set to battle it out against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator the following day at the same venue. The playoff schedule promises thrilling encounters as teams vie for a spot in the final showdown at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

In a nail-biting finish, Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve to restrict Chennai Super Kings to 191/7, securing their place in the playoffs. Notable performances from Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Rajat Patidar powered RCB to an imposing total of 218/5, setting the stage for a tense climax.

With the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator set to take place in Ahmedabad, Chennai will host the Qualifier 2 and the grand finale of IPL 2024. The playoffs follow a dynamic format where the top two teams clash in Qualifier 1, offering a direct path to the final for the victor.

Alongside marquee players like Yash Dayal, Ravindra Jadeja, and MS Dhoni, the playoffs are expected to deliver top-notch cricketing action as teams strive to lift the coveted IPL trophy. Cricket enthusiasts can brace themselves for an adrenaline-fueled series of matches as the IPL 2024 playoffs kick off this week.

Rachel Adams

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