IPL 2018: Qualification scenarios for all eight teams

The 2018 IPL is entering its most important phase as six out the eight teams (one already qualified and one already out) are mathematically still in the fray to make it to the playoffs. A few teams are just a win away from sealing their last-four spot and they will be looking to finish in the top-2 to get another chance even if they lose in the qualifier.

Few teams are on the brink of elimination as one more loss will end their hopes of making it to the playoffs. Apart from the one team that has already qualified, two other teams have all but confirmed their playoff berth and the other four teams in the fray are fighting it out for the remaining playoff spot.

Let us take a look at what each and every team should do to qualify for the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings

Two-time champions Chennai Super Kings are happily sitting in the second place after getting 14 points from their first 11 games. The MS Dhoni-led side are all but through to the playoffs as one win in their next three matches is enough to seal their place in the last four. They will be Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab with a journey to Delhi to face the Daredevils sandwiched in between.

Points: 14 from 11 games

Remaining matches: SRH (H), DD (A), KXIP (H)