With Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL 2026 playoff race is down to four teams. RCB leads the table, followed by GT and SRH. Rajasthan Royals are favorites for the final spot, with Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also in contention.
Punjab Kings face elimination from IPL 2026 playoffs unless they win their final match and rely on other results. Their qualification depends on beating LSG and favorable outcomes in RR vs MI and KKR vs DC games.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are leading the race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot. With Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad already qualified, RR, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are vying for the last berth.
Rajasthan Royals are leading the race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot, needing just one win against MI. Other contenders like Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also have scenarios to qualify.
With three IPL 2026 playoff spots secured, the battle for the final place intensifies. Rajasthan Royals are in pole position, needing just one win, while Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders face tougher scenarios.
With three IPL 2026 playoff spots secured, five teams—RR, PBKS, CSK, DC, and KKR—vie for the final berth. RR leads the race, needing one win, while PBKS, CSK, DC, and KKR require specific outcomes from other matches and strong performances to qualify.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 93 off 38 balls led Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping RR's IPL playoff hopes alive. Mitchell Marsh scored 96 for LSG.
Rajasthan Royals host Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur, needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive after three consecutive losses. LSG, though out of contention, have shown dangerous form recently. The match is expected to be high-scoring with a chasing advantage.
With 11 games left in the IPL league stage, LSG and MI are out. GT is 90.2% likely for top two, RCB 83.4%. SRH has 82.8% for top four, PBKS 50.3%, RR 60.4%. CSK's chances dropped to 35.9%, KKR 5.1%, DC 6.1%.
Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj meets his viral doppelganger, a security guard who went viral during Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's oath-taking ceremony, sparking memes and jokes on social media.
Rain in Raipur may wash out the IPL 2026 match between KKR and RCB, impacting their playoff chances differently: RCB would strengthen their top-two position with 15 points, while KKR would drop to 7th with 10 points, facing a must-win scenario.
Kolkata Knight Riders, after 4 consecutive wins, have a 12.8% statistical chance to reach IPL 2026 playoffs with 4 remaining games, needing to win all to potentially qualify.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya resumed intense training amid speculation over his absence due to a back spasm, as the team struggles in IPL 2026, languishing in 9th place.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya's prolonged absence due to a reported back spasm, despite intense training, and internal team dynamics raise questions amid the team's disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, currently in 9th place.
Half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller helped Delhi Capitals chase 211 against Punjab Kings and stay alive in the IPL playoff race. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo. Madhav credited team support and coach Amay Khurasiya for shaping his all-round game, saying he stayed “in the zone” during the tense chase.
Half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller helped Delhi Capitals chase 211 against Punjab Kings and stay alive in the IPL playoff race. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo. Madhav credited team support and coach Amay Khurasiya for shaping his all-round game, saying he stayed “in the zone” during the tense chase.
Half-centuries from Axar Patel and David Miller helped Delhi Capitals chase 211 against Punjab Kings and stay alive in the IPL playoff race. Young all-rounder Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo. Madhav credited team support and coach Amay Khurasiya for shaping his all-round game, saying he stayed “in the zone” during the tense chase.
Mumbai Indians were knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoff race after a heartbreaking last-ball loss to RCB. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted MI were “not good enough” and lacked consistency throughout the season. He defended youngster Raj Angad Bawa for bowling the tense final over and said injuries and forced team changes hurt Mumbai’s campaign as RCB climbed to the top of the table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling win over Mumbai Indians was marred by a setback as head coach Andy Flower was fined for using audible obscenity during a tense moment. The incident occurred during a controversial boundary call, leading to a heated exchange. Despite this, RCB secured a crucial victory, while Mumbai Indians were eliminated from the playoff race.
The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies as Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are eliminated. This week, eight teams vie for four spots. Punjab Kings face Delhi Capitals, while Gujarat Titans meet Sunrisers Hyderabad. Table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Kolkata Knight Riders, with crucial clashes shaping the final standings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad surged to the IPL 2026 summit with a commanding win, now boasting 14 points and a healthy net run rate. Their batting and bowling units are peaking, with recent dominant victories showcasing renewed balance. One more win should secure their playoff spot, with two victories potentially eyeing a top-two finish. SRH no longer look like a side trying to survive the playoff race. Right now, they look like one building toward a genuine title challenge.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy is set to return for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, according to head coach Daniel Vettori. Reddy's availability is seen as vital for SRH's balance, bolstering both their batting and bowling ahead of the high-stakes encounter as the playoff race tightens.
IPL 2026's playoff race is heating up, with home advantage proving crucial. Top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leveraging their home grounds to secure vital points. Meanwhile, teams in the bottom half are struggling significantly at home, making their playoff aspirations increasingly difficult as the league stage concludes.
Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma's form could significantly impact the IPL 2026 playoff race. Sharma's explosive 84 against LSG showcased a renewed focus on batting deeper and leaving a bigger impact, potentially derailing multiple teams' qualification hopes. Gavaskar also noted Jasprit Bumrah's struggles, advising a return to basics.
