At one moment, it looked like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could face another heartbreaking defeat, but the defending champions somehow managed to score 15 runs in the final over and snatch victory from the Mumbai Indians' hands.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after beating Mumbai Indians.Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants have officially been eliminated from the playoff race.RCB, SRH, GT and PBKS are currently in the strongest position to qualify for the playoffs.CSK, RR, KKR and DC are still alive but facing tougher qualification scenarios.Read Also: Watch: Tim David flashes middle-finger gesture at MI during intense IPL 2026 clash
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are currently sitting comfortably at the top with 14 points from 11 matches and a strong net run rate of +1.103. RCB now need one more win from their remaining three games to almost guarantee them a playoff spot.
Sunrisers Hyderabad remain one of the strongest contenders for the playoffs. The SRH also have 14 points from 11 games, but their Net Run Rate (+0.737) is slightly lower than RCB’s. Now, Sunrisers Hyderabad need to win two out of their remaining three games to seal their playoff spot.
Gujarat Titans
The Gujarat Titans are also tied on 14 points from 11 games, but their net run rate of +0.228 doesn’t allow them to feel safe at this stage. GT still needs at least two more wins from their remaining three games to make it to the top four this season.
The Punjab Kings are sitting in a very strong position. They have already collected 13 points from only 10 matches, which means they still have an extra game left compared to RCB, GT, and SRH. Two wins from their remaining four matches should comfortably take them into the playoffs. If PBKS manage to win three games, they would certainly finish in the top 2 on the table.
Chennai Super Kings
They now need at least two wins from their last three league games to qualify for the playoffs. But CSK’s net run rate is not very strong, so even 16 points may not fully guarantee qualification. So, Chennai Super Kings would look to win all three remaining matches.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders still have a small chance, but they now need to win all four of their remaining matches. Even one defeat could almost end KKK’s IPL 2026 playoff hopes. The seventh-placed KKR have 9 points from 10 games so far with the negative net run rate.
DC needs to win every remaining game and also improve their terrible net run rate. Along with that, the Capitals need several other match results to go in their favor.
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Lucknow Super Giants
The Lucknow Super Giants have officially been eliminated from the IPL playoff race after CSK’s close victory in Chennai.
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