DLF IPL Season 5
Match 58 Mumbai def. KKR by 27 runs
Match 59 CSK def. Delhi by 9 wickets.
These two results have made the Points Table even more
complicated.
Defeat for Delhi against Chennai made things easy for KKR as
Delhi will not be the clear leaders.
Mumbai's win against KKR is crucial as it made KKR stay at No.2
further and also increased Mumbai's chances of making it to No.3.
CSK's win against Delhi was also crucial as they can catch the
4th spot if they manage to win the remaining two matches. Had they lost today's match, their chances
would have been over.
Now let us analyze the permutations and combinations for the
teams.
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DELHI - Most impressive team of
IPL Season 5.
Might be in Top 2 irrespective of the results to
come.
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
13
|
9
|
4
|
0
|
18
|
0.729
|
Matches remaining:
15/05
PUNJAB
|
17/05
BANGALORE
|
19/05
PUNJAB
|
POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning all the matches
|
24 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing one
|
22 from 16 matches
|
Winning one and losing two
|
20 from 16 matches
|
Losing all the matches (unlikely)
|
18 from 16 matches
|
Might end up with 22 points from 16 games.
They will be through with just one more win.
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KKR - 2nd Best Team, closely
followed by Mumbai Indians
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
13
|
8
|
4
|
1
|
17
|
0.431
|
Matches remaining:
14/05
CHENNAI
|
16/05
MUMBAI
|
19/05
PUNE
|
POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning all the matches
|
23 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing one
|
21 from 16 matches
|
Winning one and losing two
|
19 from 16 matches
|
Losing all the matches (unlikely)
|
17 from 16 matches
|
Might end up with 21 points from 16 games.
Just one more win would see them through,
because of their healthy NRR.
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MUMBAI INDIANS - 3rd Best Team, looking much
stronger now thanks to Rohit's consistency and Malinga's deadly bowling.
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
13
|
8
|
5
|
0
|
16
|
-0.077
|
14/05
BANGALORE
|
16/05
KOLKATA
|
20/05
RAJASTHAN
|
POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning all the matches
|
22 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing one
|
20 from 16 matches
|
Winning one and losing two
|
18 from 16 matches
|
Losing all the matches (unlikely)
|
16 from 16 matches
|
Might end up with 18 or 20 points
from 16 games (2 tough matches).
They need to win 2/3 to confirm their berth.
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CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
- Tremendous improvement towards the end,
as is the case every season. But was it too late this time?
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
14
|
7
|
6
|
1
|
15
|
0.223
|
14/05
KOLKATA
|
17/05
PUNJAB
|
POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning both the matches
|
19 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing one
|
17 from 16 matches
|
Losing both the matches
|
15 from 16 matches
|
Just two matches remaining and there is no
margin for error.
Might end up with 17 or 19 points.
Must win both the matches and wait for
other results to go in their favour.
KKR will be comparatively tough opponents
especially at home and if CSK lose against KKR on 14th May, it will be curtains
for CSK.
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ROYAL CHALLENGERS, BANGALORE
- Looking formidable, especially the top
order
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
13
|
7
|
5
|
1
|
15
|
-0.058
|
14/05
MUMBAI
|
17/05
DELHI
|
20/05
DECCAN
|
POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning all the matches
|
21 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing one
|
19 from 16 matches
|
Winning one and losing two
|
17 from 16 matches
|
Losing all the matches (unlikely)
|
15 from 16 matches
|
Sailing in the same boat like CSK. But RCB have 3 matches left as against CSK's
2 matches. Negative NRR is a concern for
RCB which might prove costly if they are tied with CSK in points. Mumbai and Delhi will be tough to beat.
Might end up with 17 or 19 points.
Must win 2/3 to confirm their berth.
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RAJASTHAN ROYALS
- Mixture of good and bad results, chances
are bleak
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
|
13
|
6
|
7
|
0
|
12
|
0.184
|
|
13/05
PUNE
|
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18/05
DECCAN
|
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20/05
MUMBAI
|
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POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning all the matches
|
18 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing one
|
16 from 16 matches
|
Winning one and losing two
|
14 from 16 matches
|
Losing all the matches
|
12 from 16 matches
|
Mumbai will be tough to dislodge.
Might end up with 16 points, which may not be
enough.
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KINGS XI PUNJAB
- Some good results, after the initial
struggle
P
|
W
|
L
|
NR
|
Pts
|
NRR
|
12
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
12
|
-0.309
|
13/05
DECCAN
|
15/05
DELHI
|
17/05
CHENNAI
|
19/05
DELHI
|
POSSIBLE RESULT
|
FINAL POINTS
|
Winning all the matches (unlikely)
|
20 from 16 matches
|
Winning three and losing one
|
18 from 16 matches
|
Winning two and losing two
|
16 from 16 matches
|
Winning one and losing three
|
14 from 16 matches
|
Losing all the matches
|
12 from 16 matches
|
Only team left with 4 matches to play.
But that advantage is nullified by the fact that there are two
matches to be played against the mighty Delhi Daredevils and one against the
resurgent CSK.
Might end up with 14 or 16 points, which is
not good enough.
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PUNE WARRIORS & DECCAN CHARGES
have nothing left in the tournament.
They will be just playing for pride.
They might create some upsets to make things
even more complicated.
So, interesting week ahead. Each match will be crucial. Even the matches involving Pune Warriors and
Deccan Chargers would be crucial for their opponents.
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