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

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

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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
LastModified Date: 2026-05-11 16:34:39

FAQs

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

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

 

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