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IPL 2026 Playoffs: Five Teams Vie for Final Spot!
21 May
Summary
- Three teams have qualified for IPL 2026 playoffs.
- Five teams are competing for the final playoff spot.
- Rajasthan Royals' qualification depends on their next match.
With the IPL 2026 league stage drawing to a close, three teams have confirmed their places in the playoffs. A nail-biting contest is unfolding for the final playoff berth, with five teams separated by a mere three points. Rajasthan Royals (RR) recently bolstered their chances with a win, placing their qualification destiny firmly in their control.
Should RR defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) in their final fixture, they will reach 16 points and secure a playoff spot irrespective of other results. Conversely, a loss to MI would leave them with 14 points, potentially allowing Punjab Kings (PBKS) or Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to overtake them. Even in a tie on points, RR holds an advantage in Net Run Rate (NRR) over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans (GT), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have all qualified and are vying for a top-two finish. Their upcoming matches against CSK and SRH respectively will clarify their paths to Qualifier 1. Other teams like PBKS, KKR, CSK, and DC face do-or-die scenarios in their remaining fixtures, with varying degrees of difficulty and NRR considerations.
