IPL 2024 Playoffs: Experts Pick Top 4 Teams, Snubs RCB

IPL 2024 Playoffs Race: No Chance For RCB, Experts Have Four Common Picks

The race to the playoffs of IPL 2024 is now picking pace. While Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have already sealed the berth for themselves, a total of five teams are still in race for the remaining two spots. Chennai Super Kings, SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants are the teams fighting for the top-4 finish. Among the remaining crucial games will be the RCB vs CSK match in Bengaluru on May 18.

While the winner of the game will get closer to IPL 2024 playoffs, the losing side will be eliminated from the tournament. Former India stars Irfan Pathan, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Kaif and ex-Australia players Matthew Hayden and Tom Moody told Star Sports as quoted by Hindustan Times that it will be CSK and not RCB, who will make it to the playoffs.

Expert Picks for Top 4 Teams in IPL 2024 Playoffs

Expert	Top 4 Picks
Irfan Pathan	KKR, CSK, RR, SRH
Ambati Rayudu	KKR, CSK, RR, SRH
Mohammad Kaif	KKR, RR, SRH, CSK
Matthew Hayden	KKR, RR, SRH, CSK
Tom Moody	KKR, RR, SRH, CSK

Why Experts Snubbed RCB

The experts believe that RCB has a number of weaknesses that will prevent them from making the playoffs. First, their batting lineup is too reliant on Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. If either of these two players fails, the rest of the batting lineup struggles to score runs. Second, their bowling attack is not strong enough to defend low totals. They have a number of inexperienced bowlers who have been expensive in the tournament so far. Third, their fielding has been poor, which has cost them a number of matches.

On the other hand, the experts believe that CSK has a number of strengths that will help them make the playoffs. First, their batting lineup is more balanced than RCB's. They have a number of experienced players who can score runs in different situations. Second, their bowling attack is more experienced and has been more consistent than RCB's. Third, their fielding has been better than RCB's.

Conclusion

The experts believe that CSK is the more likely team to make the playoffs than RCB. CSK has a number of strengths that RCB does not have. If CSK can continue to play well, they will be a strong contender to win the IPL 2024 title.