Mumbai Indians’ chances of reaching the IPL 2024 Playoffs were ended after Sunrisers Hyderabad got a dominating win against Lucknow Super Giants on May 8. This result officially knocked out the five-time IPL Champions. Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya in his first season as captain, MI fell short of expectations and has won only four matches so far.
MI’s eight losses so far mean that even if they win their last two matches, they can only reach a maximum of 12 points. However, SRH’s recent win has boosted them to 14 points on the table. Moreover, either DC or LSG, who are scheduled to play each other on May 14, will also have a chance to reach 14 points. With these scenarios in play, it’s confirmed that MI won’t qualify for the playoffs this season.
MI has a tough road ahead and they will play against KKR next at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, before wrapping up their campaign against LSG on May 17. While Jasprit Bumrah has been impressive with the ball, the batting lineup has faced challenges in finding consistency.
SRH’s win has intensified the importance of the PBKS vs RCB game, making it a do-or-die situation for both teams. The team that loses this match will officially be knocked out of the competition.
