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With 8 games remaining in the league stage, CSK, RR, SRH, KKR and LSG are already out of contention for the playoffs. GT, RCB and PBKS are sure to make the playoffs, while MI and DC contend for a spot with tonight's match between them a must-win for DC. There remain 256 possible combinations of results, so nothing is for sure yet in terms of who finishes where at the end of the league. We look at the probabilities:
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Mumbai Indians secured the final IPL playoff spot, defeating Delhi Capitals in a crucial match. They join Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings in the knockouts, marking their 11th playoff appearance. With this victory, MI reached 16 points, eliminating DC from contention, while the battle for the top-two positions intensifies among GT, RCB, and PBKS.
In a thrilling IPL match, Lucknow Super Giants' Akash Singh celebrated the crucial wicket of Jos Buttler by mimicking teammate Digvesh Rathi's signature notebook celebration. Rathi was suspended for a match. Akash's slower ball deceived Buttler, disrupting Gujarat Titans' chase of 236 runs.
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