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Lucknow Super Giants' run to the playoffs has witnessed a stuttering halt after two losses in a row in IPL 2022 | Photo: Lucknow Super Giants

With three spots still up for grabs, 7 teams are still in the fray of qualification. Here's a look at chances of all the 7 teams in the hunt to advance to the next stage:

1. Rajasthan Royals

2. Lucknow Super Giants

With two back-to-back losses, LSG's spot in the top two is suddenly in danger with RR beating them in a crunch clash at Brabourne Stadium. Now, LSG don't just have to win their last game against KKR but also have to ensure that they win big to better their NRR, which took a hit after losses by 62 runs and 24 runs. Lucknow would also hope and pray that RR lose their final game and even if the Men in Pink win, they don't win big as they already have a superior NRR.

3. Royal Challengers Bangalore

To qualify

Delhi haven't helped themselves by being on the wrong side of at least 5 close encounters as the ones they have won, they did it comfortably. DC still have the destiny in their own hands and if they win their remaining two games, they will qualify for the playoffs. However, if they lose any of their last two games, then they will have to depend on other results hoping the likes of KKR, RCB and Punjab also lose their final league stage game.

5. Punjab Kings

Like Delhi Capitals, Punjab too have a simple equation in front of them - win the remaining two games and qualify for the playoffs. However, the equation will work only for one of the two teams as they face each other on Monday in a virtual knockout game. If Punjab lose any of the two games, they will have to depend on the results of KKR, RCB and Delhi's final games.

6. Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have lost five matches in a row after winning five on the trot and only have a slim hopes alive. They not just have to depend on the results of the teams above them (RCB, DC, PBKS and KKR), but also have to win their last two games to get to 14 points first.

7. Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR are in the same boat as SRH and the loser of the PBKS vs DC game will join them on Monday. The three teams can get to only 14 points and not just have to win their last game but also hope that other results go their way.

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IPL 2022 Playoffs qualification scenario: 7 teams in fray for three spots after LSG falter in two straight gam - Times Now