Points table standings:
| POSITION | TEAM | MATCHES | WON | LOST | NRR | POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DC | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1.198 | 12 |
| 2 | MI | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0.024 | 10 |
| 3 | RCB | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0.306 | 8 |
| 4 | UPW | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.371 | 6 |
| 5 | GG | 8 | 2 | 6 | -1.158 | 4 |
Remaining match schedule:
9th March: MI vs Giants
10th March: Capitals vs RCB
11th March: Giants vs Warriorz
12th March: MI vs RCB
13th March: DC vs Giants
Delhi Capitals & Mumbai Indians
The finalists from the inaugural edition last year are both in strong positions, occupying the top two spots with eight points each.
Both teams have the same opponents in their last two games – RCB and Giants.
A single win will be sufficient to secure a spot in the Playoffs for both teams, while two wins could potentially propel them directly into the finals.
Currently, Capitals lead MI in terms of Net Run Rate (NRR).
If Capitals win their last two matches by just one run each, MI would need to secure a combined victory margin of at least 83 runs (assuming all teams score 160 in the first innings).
In the unlikely event of both Capitals and MI losing their remaining matches, RCB would finish on top with ten points.
This would result in a three-way tie between Capitals, MI, and the winner of the Warriorz-Giants clash, all with eight points each.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
RCB has shown significant improvement compared to their disastrous campaign in 2023, currently sitting on six points from six games with a positive Net Run Rate (NRR) that separates them from the fourth-placed Warriorz, with a game in hand.
Securing two wins will ensure their qualification and could potentially lead to a top-of-the-table finish if other results align favorably.
Even with just one win, RCB remains in contention, especially considering that only one of Warriorz or Giants can reach eight points.
However, if RCB loses both their remaining fixtures and remains stuck on six points, they would require the Giants to defeat the Warriors and then lose to at least one of Capitals or MI.
UP Warriorz
The breathtaking one-run victory against the table-topping Capitals has reignited hope for the Warriorz, who currently stand on six points with just one match remaining.
Led by Alyssa Healy, the Warriorz are in a precarious position.
Their best chance of advancing to the playoffs relies on RCB losing both of their remaining fixtures, while the Warriorz secure a win against the Giants in their final league game, reaching a total of eight points.
If the Warriorz happen to lose to the Giants by just one run while chasing a target of 160, they would need RCB’s combined defeat margin in their last two matches to be 54 runs or more (assuming RCB chases 160 in each game) to break the deadlock and secure a playoffs spot based on a superior Net Run Rate.
Gujarat Giants
The wooden spoon holders from WPL 2023 continue to struggle, with only one win in five matches this time around.
Their path to qualification is straightforward but challenging: they must win all their remaining matches, two of which are against the current table toppers.
By doing so, they would reach eight points and hope that RCB loses both of their games, remaining on six points.
However, a defeat to the Warriorz would effectively end their chances regardless of other results.
If they lose any of the other games, they would need RCB to also lose both their remaining matches and join them in a three-way tie at six points each for the last place.
In terms of Net Run Rate (NRR), the Giants are in the worst position with a negative value of -1.278.
To improve their NRR, they would need a cumulative winning margin of nearly 120 runs to just bring it into positive territory.
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