How can PBKS qualify for IPL 2023 Playoffs? Check details

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) kickstarted their Indian Premier League (IPL 2023) campaign on a fabulous note with as many as two back-to-back victories against Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. However, the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings fell off the radar a bit during the ongoing middle-stage of the T20 competition as they witnessed a few big losses. PBKS are currently slotted at the seventh spot on the points table with a total of 5 wins and as many losses in the ongoing IPL 2023 season and it will surely be challenging task for them to qualify for the playoffs.

How can PBKS qualify for IPL 2023 Playoffs? Check details

After having suffered a total of 5 losses in the Indian Premier League 2023, the Punjab Kings currently have a negative Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.472 at this moment. Punjab Kings will be taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an away encounter on 8 May, 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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IPL 2023 Playoffs chances

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

PBKS currently has 10 points from 10 matches, which puts them in a similar position as RCB and MI. However, with four games remaining, the Kings have the opportunity to target 18 points since their remaining fixtures are against teams that have the same number of points or are ranked lower on the points table. However, PBKS has two away games in Kolkata and Delhi before returning home to Dharamsala to host RR and DC. Interestingly, PBKS has not played a match at their home ground this season. If PBKS manages to win three out of their remaining four matches, they could once again find themselves tied with at least three other teams at 16 points, where the Net Run Rate (NRR) could prove to be the deciding factor.

The Punjab Kings will be playing as many as two home games in the IPL 2023 season at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals on 17 and 19 May, 2023 respectively. PBKS will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in their remaining two away matches on 8 and 13 May, 2023 respectively.

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