The UP T20 League 2024 has entered a pivotal stage, with four teams officially earning their places in the playoffs. The tournament, showcasing a blend of seasoned IPL veterans and emerging young talent, has provided thrilling performances throughout. With six teams initially vying for a spot, the competition for the playoffs has been fierce, and now the final four teams are confirmed.

Meerut Mavericks

The Meerut Mavericks, led by Rinku Singh, have been the standout team of the tournament. The performances have been so good that they have lost only twice in 10 matches. With 16 points, they top the points table and sealed the first playoff spot. It is the leadership of Rinku Singh that has brought them to where they are; that is the reason why they would enter as one of the strong contenders for the title.

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Lucknow Falcons

The Lucknow Falcons have also sealed a playoff spot after they ended second place in the points table. They pulled off 6 wins against 4 losses from their 10 matches and grabbed 12 points. The Falcons have concluded their all league engagements and are already preparing for the playoff challenge. Steady performances throughout the season saw them seal a semifinal spot, hence they are definitely one of the teams to look out for.

Kashi Rudras

Kashi Rudras have had a bit of an erratic campaign. The fourth-placed team presently has 10 points, having won 5 and lost 5 out of their 10 matches. A net run rate of -0.266 kept them in a precarious position until their last league encounter. Though they are in a playoff berth for the time being, some other teams are trying their best to push them out of the knockout spot.

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Kanpur Superstars

The Kanpur Superstars have clinched the final playoff spot after a decisive 7-wicket win against the Gorakhpur Lions in Lucknow on Monday. This victory propelled Kanpur into third place, securing the last available berth in the playoffs. Their timely and robust performance has given them a chance at the title, and they will aim to sustain this momentum as they head into the knockout stages.

These four teams have made the cut and will now be fighting for the title. The first playoff will be taking place between Meerut Mavericks and Lucknow Falcons on September 11 at 3pm IST.

UP T20 League- Playoffs Schedule

Meerut Mavericks vs Lucknow Falcons- September 11, 3pm

Kanpur Superstars vs Kashi Rudras- September 11, 7:30pm

Points Table