Match delayed due to wet outfield: Day 4 - Session 3, Bangladesh lead by 120 runs.

413/10 & 93/2

Pakistan

386/10

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Stumps : Day 3 - Yorkshire need 451 runs to win.

Warwickshire

147/10 & 553/6d

Yorkshire

152/10 & 98/5

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Stumps : Day 3 - Nottinghamshire lead by 65 runs.

Nottinghamshire

415/10 & 99/1

Surrey

449/10

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Stumps : Day 3 - Glamorgan need 143 runs to win.

Glamorgan

229/10 & 140/5

Somerset

354/10 & 157/10

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Stumps : Day 3 - Leicestershire lead by 52 runs.

Sussex

430/10

Leicestershire

328/10 & 154/4

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Stumps : Day 3 - Northamptonshire trail by 506 runs.

Derbyshire

604/7d

Northamptonshire

98/4

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Stumps : Day 3 - Gloucestershire lead by 249 runs.

Gloucestershire

325/10 & 251/9

Kent

327/10

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Stumps : Day 1 - Trinidad & Tobago Red Force elected to bat

Trinidad & Tobago Red Force

298/7

Barbados Pride

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Stumps : Day 1 - West Indies Academy elected to bat

423/6

BR won by 34 runs

209/5

175/9

HKG-W won by 28 runs

114/4

86/10

Speen Ghar Region elected to bat

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Boost Region

Mis Ainak Region

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Sri Lanka A Women

New Zealand A Women

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May 12, 2026 10:30 am

Japan

Indonesia

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IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios: RCB, SRH, GT & PBKS Near Playoffs

by Dwijesh May 11, 2026

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The IPL 2026 league stage has reached a crucial point where every match is important for the playoff race. Some teams are doing very well, some are still fighting for a spot, and a few teams are almost out of the tournament.

At the moment, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings (PBKS), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are looking strong for a playoff place. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are almost out of the race.

IPL 2026 Points Table

Team	P	W	L	NR	NRR	Pts
RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)	11	7	4	0	+1.103	14
SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad)	11	7	4	0	+0.737	14
GT (Gujarat Titans)	11	7	4	0	+0.228	14
PBKS (Punjab Kings)	10	6	3	1	+0.571	13
CSK (Chennai Super Kings)	11	6	5	0	+0.185	12
RR (Rajasthan Royals)	11	6	5	0	+0.082	12
KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders)	10	4	5	1	-0.169	9
DC (Delhi Capitals)	11	4	7	0	-1.154	8
MI (Mumbai Indians)	11	3	8	0	-0.585	6
LSG (Lucknow Super Giants)	11	3	8	0	-0.920	6

IPL 2026 Playoff Qualification Scenarios

Team	Points/Matches	Top 4 Chances	Remaining Matches	Minimum More Points Needed for 16
PBKS	13 Points in 10 games	Almost Confirmed	vs DC, vs MI, vs RCB, vs LSG	3
RCB	14 Points in 11 games	Very Likely	vs KKR, vs PBKS, vs SRH	4
SRH	14 Points in 11 games	Very Likely	vs GT, vs CSK, vs RCB	2
RR	12 Points in 11 games	Possible	vs DC, vs LSG, vs MI	4
GT	14 Points in 11 games	Almost Certain	vs SRH, vs KKR, vs CSK	2
CSK	12 Points in 11 games	Possible	vs LSG, vs SRH, vs GT	4
DC	8 Points in 11 games	Very Slim	vs PBKS, vs RR, vs KKR	8
KKR	9 Points in 10 games	Slim Chances	vs RCB, vs GT, vs MI, vs DC	7
MI	6 Points in 11 games	Eliminated	vs PBKS, vs KKR, vs RR	Not Possible
LSG	6 Points in 11 games	Eliminated	vs CSK, vs RR, vs PBKS	Can’t Reach

FAQs

Q. Which teams are close to qualifying for IPL 2026 playoffs?

RCB, SRH, GT, and PBKS are currently in the strongest position to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

Dwijesh

A dedicated cricket content writer with a proven track record at The Cricket Winner, I deliver sharp, reliable coverage of match-day news, previews, and in-depth analysis. My expertise extends to Dream11/fantasy‑cricket content, offering data-driven player stats, insightful tips, and strategy-focused predictions that resonate with fans and fantasy players alike. Combining a keen eye for detail with editorial rigor, I’m committed to producing engaging, high‑accuracy content that builds trust and readership.