Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been an integral part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since it's inception in 2008, having played all 16 seasons.
RCB have qualified for the IPL playoffs eight times, having reached the final three times, but haven't won the trophy so far in their 16 seasons.
They have made it to the playoff stages in the last three editions of the IPL, however, Virat Kohli and his teammates have failed to capitalise on their chances and sadly haven't even made it to the finals in any of these three occasions.
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In the ongoing season RCB, are currently fifth on the points table after defeating SRH by 8 wickets, winning seven out of their 13 games.
So can the Bangalore-based side make it to the play-offs this season? Let's find out.
Will Royal Challengers Bangalore make it to the IPL 2023 playoffs?
Scenario 1: RCB win their final match of the season
If RCB win their final game of the season, they will end the league stage with 16 points. The win will be enough to ensure their playoff qualification.
Scenario 2: RCB lose their final match of the season
If RCB lose their final game of the season, they will have only 14 points in the league stage and crash out of the tournament.
Scenario 3: If RCB's final game ends in a No Result
If RCB's final game ends in a No Result or a washout, RCB will have 15 points. This won't be enough to see RCB qualify for the playoffs.
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How many points do Royal Challengers Bangalore need to make the IPL play-offs?
RCB need two points to reach the playoffs. They currently have 14 points.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's remaining matches?
RCB will play their final game at home against Gujarat Titans in Bangalore.
May 21: RCB vs GT
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IPL 2023 points table and standings
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | PTS | W | L | NR | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | Gujarat Titans (Q) | 13 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0.835 |
| 2 | B | Chennai Super Kings (Q) | 14 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0.652 |
| 3 | A | Lucknow Super Giants (Q) | 14 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0.284 |
| 4 | B | Mumbai Indians | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 0 | -0.044 |
| 5 | B | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0.180 |
| 6 | A | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0.148 |
| 7 | A | Kolkata Knight Riders (E) | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 0 | -0.239 |
| 8 | A | Punjab Kings (E) | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 0 | -0.304 |
| 9 | A | Delhi Capitals (E) | 14 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 0 | -0.808 |
| 10 | B | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 14 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 0 | -0.590 |
Q = Qualified for Playoffs
E = Eliminated from Playoffs