A couple of dramatic qualification scenarios!

[zen]

A discussion with poll added on one of my posts:

 

 

 

A dramatic scenario (ignore NRR) is where 3 (not one, not two, but three) independent events have to go a team's way. At this point, a couple of dramatic scenarios are prominent: 

 

 

a) DC finishing in top 2 

 

• Event 1: KKR beats LSG 
• Event 2: CSK beats RR
• Event 3: DC beats MI 

 

In case "a", the 4 teams would be - GT, DC, RR, & LSG 

 

 

b) KKR sneaking it to the playoffs (Some other teams are in a similar position but using KKR here as a) its NRR is positive, and b) Eliminator is in Kolkata) 

 

• Event 1: GT beats RCB 
• Event 2: KKR beats LSG 
• Event 3: MI beats DC 

 

In case "b", the 4 teams would be - GT, RR, LSG, & KKR 

 

 

Will one of the two events occur or the current favorites DC or RCB will make it to 3-4? Poll closes before the DC v MI game on May 21st. 

 

 

Edited May 16, 2022 by zen

[Vijy]

3 hours ago, zen said:

A discussion with poll added on one of my posts:

 

 

 

A dramatic scenario (ignore NRR) is where 3 (not one, not two, but three) independent events have to go a team's way. At this point, a couple of dramatic scenarios are prominent: 

 

 

a) DC finishing in top 2 

 

• Event 1: KKR beats LSG 
• Event 2: CSK beats RR
• Event 3: DC beats MI 

 

In case "a", the 4 teams would be - GT, DC, RR, & LSG 

 

 

b) KKR sneaking it to the playoffs (Some other teams are in a similar position but using KKR here as a) its NRR is positive, and b) Eliminator is in Kolkata) 

 

• Event 1: GT beats RCB 
• Event 2: KKR beats LSG 
• Event 3: MI beats DC 

 

In case "b", the 4 teams would be - GT, RR, LSG, & KKR 

 

 

Will one of the two events occur or the current favorites DC or RCB will make it to 3-4? Poll closes before the DC v MI game on May 21st. 

 

 

these events will happen if the BCCI wants to make it happen

[zen]

39 minutes ago, Vijy said:

these events will happen if the BCCI wants to make it happen

Which scenario do you lean towards?

[Vijy]

20 minutes ago, zen said:

Which scenario do you lean towards?

the KKR one. Gangu might try to pull some strings (vis-a-vis, e.g., pitches)

Edited May 17, 2022 by Vijy

[zen]

40 minutes ago, Vijy said:

the KKR one. Gangu might try to pull some strings (vis-a-vis, e.g., pitches)

 

KKR only has one game remaining and that too at DY Patil. A positive for KKR is that it is playing LSG which can crack under pressure esp. when chasing. 
 

RCB plays GT, which can be a tough game for any team. It is a night game at Wankhede where toss can play a role. But DK has been good at Wankhede, therefore RCB ….  DC plays MI at Wankhede too in a night game. MI has won a few games here (esp. if it wins the toss). 

Edited May 17, 2022 by zen

[Majestic]

Supporting RR this season due to Hetmyer.

 

Gujarat top order is non likeable, Lucknow will eventually choke in playoffs and won't support Delhi this season for their poor antics.

 

Hopefully, RR beat CSK and get a top 2 finish.

[zen]

33 minutes ago, Majestic said:

Supporting RR this season due to Hetmyer.

 

RR (The Wild Wild West) is definitely a good team to support ... The double B - Buttler & Boult!

[I6MTW]

What's the scenario for PBKS or SRH to qualify?

[zen]

1 hour ago, I6MTW said:

What's the scenario for PBKS or SRH to qualify?

Read the other thread referenced in the OP where those things are discussed 

[Mariyam]

14 hours ago, I6MTW said:

What's the scenario for PBKS or SRH to qualify?

Only while dreaming, which is preceded by consumption of strong hallucination inducing narcotics.

[SeasonedIPLer]

@zen

 

what is scenario for bambis to not get wooden spoon? 
 

win by how much and hope csk lose by how much? 

[Vijy]

13 hours ago, Mariyam said:

Only while dreaming, which is preceded by consumption of strong hallucination inducing narcotics.

In dreams, all is possible. just need to enter that dream-like state

[zen]

11 hours ago, SeasonedIPLer said:

@zen

 

what is scenario for bambis to not get wooden spoon? 
 

win by how much and hope csk lose by how much? 

 

If CSK beats RR, MI will get the wooden spoon. 

 

If CSK loses to RR, depending upon the margin of loss, MI will have to win big versus DC to avoid wooden spoon. Based on current scenario, MI would need to win by a margin that is in the region of 97 runs. 

[zen]

KKR out … very tough for 3 events to go a team’s way 

[zen]

PS also DC will not finish in top 2 … DC will fight for the 3-4 place with some of the other teams 

[Majestic]

My support goes to RR as we move to the playoffs. Hopefully Hettie produces one blinder inning in the knockouts too.

[sensible-indian]

2 hours ago, zen said:

KKR out … very tough for 3 events to go a team’s way 

What events? They are fully knocked out no.

[zen]

13 minutes ago, sensible-indian said:

What events? They are fully knocked out no.

 

Yes, that is what is said that KKR is out ... Read the OP to gain context on "events"

Edited May 18, 2022 by zen

[zen]

DC v RCB now for a place in the Eliminator 

 

If DC beats MI -> DC

If MI beats DC -> RCB 

[zen]

RCB makes it