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WPL playoff scenarios: Can Smriti Mandhana’s RCB make it out of the league stage? What are MI and GG’s chances? | Cricket News

WPL playoff scenarios: Can Smriti Mandhana’s RCB make it out of the league stage? What are MI and GG’s chances? | Cricket News

It’s the business end of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and the qualification scenarios are getting clearer. Finalists in 2023 and 2024, Delhi Capitals have once again been the team to beat in the league stage and became the first team to seal their qualification for the playoffs. The winners of 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s chances are hanging by a thread. The top-placed team directly enters the final, while No 2 and No 3 will play in the Eliminator. Here’s a look at team-by-team scenarios: Delhi Capitals (8 matches, 10 points) The most consistent franchise in the WPL, Meg Lanning’s DC are guaranteed a spot in either the Eliminator or the Final. However, they are still not guaranteed the top spot as they have finished their league play on 10 points from 8 matches. They can just wait and watch if Mumbai Indians or Gujarat Giants get to 10 points at a better run rate. Gujarat Giants (7 matches, 8 points) GG, a much improved side this year, have hit form at the right time. …